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Installation and Setup
Confirming Server and Site Specifications
Server Overview
Front Panel Components
Rear Panel Components
Confirming Specifications
Physical Specifications
Minimum Clearance for Service Access
Electrical Specifications
Input Power Information
Environmental Requirements
Acoustic Noise Emissions
Preparing for Installation
Shipping Kit
Handling Precautions
ESD Precautions
Tools Needed for Installation
Installing the Server
Install Optional Components
Rack Compatibility
Rackmount Kit
Determine Correct Rackmount Hardware
Mark the Rackmounting Location
Install the Rackmount Hardware
Install the Server
Installing the Shipping Bracket Assembly (Optional)
Shipping Bracket Kit
Determine Correct Shipping Bracket Fasteners
Install the Front Shipping Bracket
Install the Rear Shipping Bracket
Remove the Front Shipping Bracket
Installing the CMA (Optional)
CMA Kit
Determine Correct CMA Hardware
Install the CMA
Connecting the Server Cables
Cabling Requirements
Identifying Ports
USB Ports
SER MGT Ports
NET MGT Port
Gigabit-Ethernet Ports
QSFP Port
VGA Port
Connecting Data and Management Cables
Connect the SER MGT Cable
Connect the NET MGT Cable
Connect the Ethernet Network Cables
Connect Other Data Cables
Secure Cables Using the CMA
Powering On the Server for the First Time
Connect a Terminal or Emulator to the SER MGT Port
Prepare Power Cords
Power On the System for the First Time
Oracle Solaris OS Configuration Parameters
Assigning a Static IP Address to the SP
Oracle ILOM System Console Overview
Log In to the SP (SER MGT Port)
Assign a Static IP Address to the NET MGT Port
Booting the Oracle Solaris Operating System
Boot the Oracle Solaris Operating System
Avoid Booting the Oracle Solaris Operating System at Start Up
Reset the Server
Power Cycle the Server
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 Panel Components
Rear Panel Components
Main Module Components
Processor Module Components
Illustrated Parts Breakdown
Detecting and Managing Faults
Diagnostics Overview
Diagnostics Process
Interpreting Diagnostic 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)
Fault Management Command Examples
Interpreting Log Files and System Messages
Check the Message Buffer
View System Message Log Files
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
Verifying Oracle VTS Installation
Oracle VTS Overview
Verify Oracle VTS Installation
Preparing for Service
Safety Information
Tools Needed for Service
Find the Server Serial Number
Locate the Server
Understanding Component Replacement Categories
FRU Reference
Hot Service, Replacement by Customer
Cold Service, Replacement by Customer
Cold Service, Replacement by Authorized Service Personnel
Removing Power From the Server
Power Off the Server (SP Command)
Power Off the Server (Power Button - Graceful)
Power Off the Server (Emergency Shutdown)
Accessing Internal Components
Prevent ESD Damage
Accessing the Main Module
Main Module Components
Remove the Main Module
Install the Main Module
Filler Panels
Servicing Processor Modules
Processor Module Overview
Processor Module LEDs
Replacing a Faulty Processor Module
Locate a Faulty Processor Module
Remove a Processor Module
Install a Processor Module
Install a New Processor Module
Verify Processor Module Functionality
Servicing DIMMs
Understanding DIMM Configurations
DIMM Population Rules (
Except
1536-Gbyte Configurations)
DIMM Population Rules (1536-Gbyte Configuration)
Understanding the Supported Memory Configurations
Half-Populated Processor Module
Fully-Populated Processor Module (
Except
1536 Gbyte Configurations)
Fully-Populated Processor Module (1536-Gbyte Configuration)
Single-Processor Module Configurations
Dual-Processor Module Configurations
DIMM FRU Names
DIMM Rank Classification
Locate a Faulty DIMM (DIMM Fault Remind Button)
Locate a Faulty DIMM (
show faulty
Command)
Remove a DIMM
Install a DIMM
Increase Memory With Additional DIMMs
Increase Memory With Additional DIMMs (16-Gbyte Configurations)
Verify DIMM Functionality
Understanding DIMM Configuration Error Messages
DIMM Configuration Errors (System Console)
DIMM Configuration Errors (
show faulty
Command Output)
DIMM Configuration Errors (
fmadm faulty
Output)
Servicing Hard Drives
Hard Drive Hot-Pluggable Capabilities
Hard Drive Configuration Reference
Hard Drive LEDs
Locate a Faulty Hard Drive
Remove a Hard Drive
Install a Hard Drive
Verify Hard Drive Functionality
Servicing Power Supplies
Power Supply Overview
Power Supply and AC Power Connector Configuration Reference
Power Supply and AC Power Connector LEDs
Locate a Faulty Power Supply
Remove a Power Supply
Install a Power Supply
Verify Power Supply Functionality
Servicing RAID Expansion Modules
Remove the RAID Expansion Module
Install the RAID Expansion Module
Servicing the Service Processor Card
Service Processor Card Overview
Locate a Faulty Service Processor Card
Remove the Service Processor Card
Install the Service Processor Card
Verify Service Processor Card Functionality
Servicing the System Battery
Remove the System Battery
Install the System Battery
Verify the System Battery
Servicing Fan Modules
Fan Module Overview
Fan Module Configuration Reference
Fan Module LED
Locate a Faulty Fan Module
Remove a Fan Module
Install a Fan Module
Verify Fan Module Functionality
Servicing Express Modules
Express Module Configuration Reference
Express Module FRU Paths
FRU Paths (1 Running Processor Module)
FRU Paths (2 Running Processor Modules)
FRU Paths (1 Failed Processor Module)
Locate a Faulty Express Module
Remove an Express Module
Install an Express Module
Verify Express Module Functionality
Servicing the Rear I/O Module
Locate a Faulty Rear I/O Module
Remove the Rear I/O Module
Install the Rear I/O Module
Verify Rear I/O Module Functionality
Servicing the System Configuration PROM
System Configuration PROM Overview
Remove the System Configuration PROM
Install the System Configuration PROM
Servicing the Front I/O Assembly
Front I/O Assembly Overview
Remove the Front I/O Assembly
Install the Front I/O Assembly
Servicing the Storage Backplane
Remove a Storage Backplane
Install a Storage Backplane
Servicing the Main Module Motherboard
Main Module Motherboard Overview
Main Module Motherboard LEDs
Locate a Faulty Main Module Motherboard
Remove the Main Module Motherboard
Install the Main Module Motherboard
Verify Main Module Motherboard Functionality
Servicing the Rear Chassis Subassembly
Rear Chassis Subassembly Overview
Remove the Rear Chassis Subassembly
Install the Rear Chassis Subassembly
Returning the Server to Operation
Connect Power Cords
Power On the Server (
start /SYS
Command)
Power On the Server (Power Button)
Glossary
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Numbers and Symbols
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