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Installation
Confirming Server and Site Specifications
Installation Task Overview
Server Overview
Front Panel Components
Rear Panel Components
Confirming Specifications
Physical Specifications
Electrical Specifications
Input Power Information
Environmental Requirements
Acoustic Noise Emissions
Cooling Zones and Airflow Clearance
Preparing for Installation
Shipping Kit Inventory List
Handling Precautions
ESD Precautions
Tools Needed for Installation
Installing the Server
Install Optional Components
Rack Compatibility
Rack Cautions
Stabilize the Rack
Disassemble Slide Rails
Install Mounting Brackets on Server
Attach Slide Rail Assemblies to Rack
Install the Server
Installing the CMA (Optional)
Install the CMA
Verify Operation of Slide Rails and CMA
Connecting Cables
Cabling Requirements
Identifying Ports
Rear Panel Connector Locations
USB Ports
SER MGT Port
NET MGT Port
Gigabit Ethernet Ports
Video Ports
SAS Connectors
QSFP Port
Connecting Data and Management Cables
Connect the SER MGT Cable
Connect the NET MGT Cable
Connect Ethernet Network Cables
Connect Network Module Cables
Connect Other Data Cables
Secure Cables to CMA (Optional)
Powering On the Server for the First Time
Prepare the Power Cords
Connect a Terminal or Emulator to the SER MGT Port
Power on the System for the First Time
Oracle ILOM System Console
Installing the OS
Configure the Preinstalled OS
Reach a State to Install a Fresh OS (Oracle ILOM CLI)
Reach a State to Install a Fresh OS (Oracle ILOM Web Interface)
Oracle Solaris OS Configuration Parameters
Assigning a Static IP Address to the SP
Log In to the SP (SER MGT Port)
Assign a Static IP Address to the NET MGT Port
Administration
Understanding System Administration Resources
Oracle ILOM Overview
Platform-Specific Oracle ILOM Features
Oracle Solaris OS Overview
OpenBoot Overview
Oracle VM Server for SPARC Overview
Multipathing Software
Hardware Management Pack Overview
Source for Downloading Hardware Management Pack Software
Hardware Management Pack Documentation
Accessing the Server
Log In to Oracle ILOM
Log In to the System Console
Display the
ok
Prompt
Display the Oracle ILOM
->
Prompt
Use a Local Graphics Monitor
Oracle ILOM Remote Console
Controlling the Server
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
Configuring Hardware RAID
Hardware RAID Support
Important Hardware RAID Guidelines
Prepare to Use the
FCode
Utility
FCode
Utility Commands
Create a Hardware RAID Volume
Hot Spare Drives in RAID Volumes (LSI)
Determining If a Drive Has Failed
Service Required Drive LEDs
Error Messages (System Console and Log Files)
Display Status (
show-volumes
Command, OBP)
Display Status (
sas2ircu
Utility, LSI)
RAID Drive Replacement Strategies
Locate Device Paths
Changing Server Identification Information
Change Customer Data on FRU PROMs
Change System Identifier Information
Configuring Policy Settings
Specify Cooldown Mode
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)
Configuring Network Addresses
SP Network Address Options
Disable or Re-Enable Network Access to the SP
Display the DHCP Server IP Address
Display the IP Address of the SP
Display the Host MAC Address
Using an In-band Connection to the SP
Oracle ILOM In-band (Sideband) Management
Configure SP In-band (Sideband) Access
Configuring Boot Mode
Boot Mode Overview
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
Set the Boot Timeout Interval
Specify Behavior at Boot Timeout
Specify Behavior if Restart Fails
Specify Maximum Restart Attempts
Configuring Devices
Unconfigure a Device Manually
Reconfigure a Device Manually
Monitoring the Server
Monitoring Faults
Diagnostics Overview
Discover Faults (Oracle ILOM)
Discover Faults (Oracle ILOM Fault Management Shell)
Discover Faults Using POST
Display Console History
Repair a Fault (Oracle ILOM Fault Management Shell)
Clear a Fault
Enabling Automatic System Recovery
Automatic System Recovery Overview
Enable ASR
Disable ASR
View Information on Components Affected by ASR
Display Server Components
Locate the Server
Updating the Firmware
Display the Firmware Version
Update the Firmware
Display OpenBoot Version
Display POST Version
Identifying WWN-Designated SAS2 Devices
World Wide Name Syntax
Mapping WWN Values to Hard Drives (OBP
probe-scsi-all
Command)
probe-scsi-all
WWN Mapping Overview
probe-scsi-all
WWN Mapping Example (SPARC T4-1)
probe-scsi-all
WWN Mapping Example (Netra SPARC T4-1)
probe-scsi-all
WWN Mapping Example (SPARC T4-2)
probe-scsi-all
WWN Mapping Example (Netra SPARC T4-2)
probe-scsi-all
WWN Mapping Example (SPARC T4-4 With Four CPUs)
probe-scsi-all
WWN Mapping Example (SPARC T4-4 With Two CPUs)
probe-scsi-all
WWN Mapping Example (SPARC T4-1B and Netra SPARC T4-1B)
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
Service
Identifying Components
Front Components
Rear Components
Infrastructure Boards in the Server
Internal System Cables
Internal Components
Exploring Parts of the System
Motherboard Components
I/O Components
Power Distribution and Fan Module Components
System Schematic
Detecting and Managing Faults
Diagnostics Overview
Diagnostics Process
Interpreting Diagnostic LEDs
Front and Rear Panel System Controls and LEDs
Ethernet and Network Management Port LEDs
Memory Fault Handling
Managing Faults (Oracle ILOM)
Oracle ILOM Troubleshooting Overview
Access the SP (Oracle ILOM)
Display FRU Information (
show
Command)
Check for Faults (
show
faulty
Command)
Check for Faults (
fmadm
faulty
Command)
Clear Faults (
clear_fault_action
Property)
Understanding Fault Managment Command Examples
Service-Related Oracle ILOM Commands
Interpreting Log Files and System Messages
Check the Message Buffer
View System Message Log Files
Checking if Oracle VTS Is Installed
Oracle VTS Overview
Check if Oracle VTS Software Is Installed
Managing Faults (POST)
POST Overview
Oracle ILOM Properties that Affect POST Behavior
Configure POST
Run POST With Maximum Testing
Interpret POST Fault Messages
Clear POST-Detected Faults
POST Output Reference
Managing Faults (PSH)
PSH Overview
PSH-Detected Fault Example
Check for PSH-Detected Faults
Clear PSH-Detected Faults
Managing Components (ASR)
ASR Overview
Display System Components
Disable System Components
Enable System Components
Preparing for Service
Safety Information
Tools Needed For Service
Find the Server Serial Number
Locate the Server
Understanding Component Replacement Categories
Hot Service, Replaceable by Customer
Cold Service, Replaceable by Customer
Cold Service, Replaceable by Authorized Service Personnel
Shut Down the Server
Removing Power From the Server
Power Off the Server (SP Command)
Power Off the Server (Power Button - Graceful)
Power Off the Server (Emergency Shutdown)
Disconnect Power Cords
Positioning the System for Servicing
Extend the Server to the Maintenance Position
Release the CMA
Remove the Server From the Rack
Accessing Internal Components
Prevent ESD Damage
Remove the Top Cover
Filler Panels
Attaching Devices to the Server
Rear Panel Connectors
Cable the Server
Servicing Drives
Drive Overview
Locate a Faulty Drive
Remove a Drive Filler Panel
Remove a Drive
Install a Drive
Install a Drive Filler Panel
Verify Drive Functionality
Servicing Fan Modules
Fan Module Overview
Locate a Faulty Fan Module
Remove a Fan Module
Install a Fan Module
Verify Fan Module Functionality
Servicing Power Supplies
Power Supply Overview
Locate a Faulty Power Supply
Remove a Power Supply
Install a Power Supply
Verify Power Supply Functionality
Servicing Memory Risers and DIMMs
About Memory Risers
Memory Risers Overview
Memory Riser Population Rules
Memory Riser FRU Names
About DIMMs
DIMM Population Rules
Supported Memory Configurations
DIMM FRU Names
DIMM Rank Classification Labels
Locate a Faulty DIMM (DIMM Fault Remind Button)
Locate a Faulty DIMM (
show faulty
Command)
Remove a Memory Riser
Install a Memory Riser
Remove a DIMM
Install a DIMM
Increase Server Memory With Additional DIMMs
Increase Server Memory with Additional DIMMs (16 Gbyte Configurations)
Remove a Memory Riser Filler Panel
Install a Memory Riser Filler Panel
Verify DIMM Functionality
DIMM Configuration Error Messages
DIMM Configuration Errors—System Console
DIMM Configuration Errors—
show faulty
Command Output
DIMM Configuration Errors—
fmadm faulty
Output
Servicing DVD Drives
DVD Drive Overview
Remove a DVD Drive or Filler Panel
Install a DVD Drive or Filler Panel
Servicing the System Lithium Battery
System Battery Overview
Remove the System Battery
Install the System Battery
Servicing Expansion (PCIe) Cards
PCIe Card Configuration Rules
Remove a PCIe Card Filler Panel
Remove a PCIe Card
Install a PCIe Card
Cable an Internal SAS HBA PCIe Card
Install a PCIe Card Filler Panel
Servicing the Fan Board
Remove the Fan Board
Install the Fan Board
Verify Fan Board Functionality
Servicing the Motherboard
Motherboard Overview
Remove the Motherboard
Install the Motherboard
Reactivate RAID Volumes
Verify Motherboard Functionality
Servicing the SP
SP Firmware and Configuration
Remove the SP
Install the SP
Verify SP Functionality
Servicing the Drive Backplane
Remove the Drive Backplane
Install the Drive Backplane
Verify Drive Backplane Functionality
Servicing the Power Supply Backplane
Remove the Power Supply Backplane
Install the Power Supply Backplane
Verify Power Supply Backplane Functionality
Returning the Server to Operation
Replace the Top Cover
Return the Server to the Normal Rack Position
Connect Power Cords
Power On the Server (Oracle ILOM)
Power On the Server (Power Button)
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