Confirming Server and Site Specifications
Front Panel System LEDs and Buttons
Rear Panel System LED and Button
Verify Correct Operation of the Slide Rails and the CMA
Connecting Data and Management Ports
Powering On the Server for the First Time
Connect a Terminal or Emulator to the SER MGT Port
Power On the Server for the First Time
Assigning a Static IP Address to the SP
Understanding System Administration Resources
Platform-Specific Oracle ILOM Features
Oracle VM Server for SPARC Overview
Hardware Management Pack Overview
Source for Downloading Hardware Management Pack Software
Hardware Management Pack Documentation
Display the Oracle ILOM -> Prompt
Power On the Server (Oracle ILOM)
Power Off the Server (Oracle ILOM)
Reset the Server (Oracle Solaris OS)
Reset the Server (Oracle ILOM)
Reset the SP to Default Values
Important Hardware RAID Guidelines
Prepare to Use the FCode Utility
Hot Spare Drives in RAID Volumes (LSI)
Determining If a Drive Has Failed
RAID Drive Replacement Strategies
Changing Server Identification Information
Change Customer Data on FRU PROMs
Change System Identifier Information
Restore the Host Power State at Restart
Specify the Host Power State at Restart
Disable or Re-Enable the Host Power-On Delay
Specify Parallel Boot of the SP and Host
Configure Host Behavior (Keyswitch State)
Disable or Re-Enable Network Access to the SP
Display the DHCP Server IP Address
Display the IP Address of the SP
Using an In-band Connection to the SP
Configure the Host Boot Mode (Oracle VM Server for SPARC)
Change the Host Boot Mode Behavior at Reset
Manage the Host Boot Mode Script
Display Host Boot Mode Expiration Date
Override OBP Settings to Reset the Server
Configuring Server Behavior at Restart
Specify Behavior When the Host Resets
Specify Behavior When the Host Stops Running
Specify Behavior at Boot Timeout
Specify Behavior if Restart Fails
Specify Maximum Restart Attempts
Enabling Automatic System Recovery
Identifying WWN-Designated SAS2 Devices
Mapping WWN Values to Hard Drives (OBP probe-scsi-all Command)
Identify a Disk Slot Using prtconf (Oracle Solaris OS)
WWN Syntax in an OS Installation on an Individual Drive
WWN Syntax in an OS Installation on a RAID Volume
Infrastructure Boards in the SPARC T4-1 Server
Understanding Hard Drive Data Cable Routing
Memory Fault Handling Overview
Understanding Fault Management Commands
Interpreting Log Files and System Messages
Checking if Oracle VTS Software Is Installed
Find the Chassis Serial Number
Understanding Component Replacement Categories
Hot Service, Replaceable by Customer
Cold Service, Replaceable by Customer
Cold Service, Replaceable by Authorized Service Personnel
Removing Power From the System
Power Off the Server (SP Command)
Power Off the Server (Power Button - Graceful)
Power Off the Server (Emergency Shutdown)
Positioning the System for Service
Remove the Server From the Rack
Perform Electrostatic Discharge Prevention Measures
Locate a Faulty DIMM (DIMM Fault Remind Button)
Locate a Faulty DIMM (show faulty Command)
Increase System Memory With Additional DIMMs
DIMM Configuration Error Messages
Hard Drive Hot-Pluggable Capabilities
Hard Drive Slot Configuration Reference
Verify the Functionality of a Hard Drive
Servicing the DVD/USB Assembly
Power Supply Hot-Swap Capabilities
Verify the Functionality of a Power Supply
Remove or Install a Power Supply Filler Panel
Servicing the Power Distribution Board
Power Distribution Board Overview
Remove the Power Distribution Board
Install the Power Distribution Board
Servicing the Power Supply Backplane
Power Supply Backplane Overview
Remove the Power Supply Backplane
Install the Power Supply Backplane
Servicing PCIe and PCIe/XAUI Risers
Remove a PCIe or PCIe/XAUI Riser
Install a PCIe or PCIe/XAUI Riser
PCIe Card Configuration Reference
Servicing SAS PCIe RAID HBA Cards
Remove a SAS PCIe RAID HBA Card
Install a SAS PCIe RAID HBA Card
Servicing the Service Processor
Servicing the System Configuration PROM
System Configuration PROM Overview
Remove the System Configuration PROM
Install the System Configuration PROM
Verify the System Configuration PROM
Remove the Hard Drive Backplane
Install the Hard Drive Backplane
Servicing the Front Panel Light Pipe Assemblies
Front Panel Light Pipe Assemblies Overview
Remove the Front Panel Light Pipe Assembly (Right or Left)
Install the Front Panel Light Pipe Assembly (Right or Left)
Servicing the Motherboard Assembly
Motherboard Servicing Overview
Remove the Motherboard Assembly
Install the Motherboard Assembly
Returning the Server to Operation
Reinstall the Server in the Rack
Return the Server to the Normal Rack Position
Power On the Server (start /SYS Command)
For your protection, observe the following safety precautions when setting up your equipment:
Follow all cautions and instructions marked on the equipment and described in the documentation shipped with your system.
Follow all cautions and instructions marked on the equipment and described in the SPARC T4-1 Server Safety and Compliance Guide.
Ensure that the voltage and frequency of your power source match the voltage and frequency inscribed on the equipment's electrical rating label.
Follow the electrostatic discharge safety practices as described in this section.
You will see the following symbols in various places in the server documentation. Note the explanations provided next to each symbol.
Caution - There is a risk of personal injury or equipment damage. To avoid personal injury and equipment damage, follow the instructions. |
Caution - Hot surface. Avoid contact. Surfaces are hot and might cause personal injury if touched. |
Caution - Hazardous voltages are present. To reduce the risk of electric shock and danger to personal health, follow the instructions. |
ESD-sensitive devices, such as the motherboards, PCI cards, hard drives, and memory cards require special handling.
Caution - Circuit boards and hard drives contain electronic components that are extremely sensitive to static electricity. Ordinary amounts of static electricity from clothing or the work environment can destroy the components located on these boards. Do not touch the components along their connector edges. |
Caution - You must disconnect both power supplies before servicing any of the components documented in this chapter. |
Wear an antistatic wrist strap and use an antistatic mat when handling components such as hard drive assemblies, circuit boards, or PCI cards. When servicing or removing server components, attach an antistatic strap to your wrist and then to a metal area on the chassis. Following this practice equalizes the electrical potentials between you and the server.
Place ESD-sensitive components such as motherboards, memory, and other PCBs on an antistatic mat.