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Using This Documentation

Product Notes

Related Documentation

Feedback

Access to Oracle Support

Installation

Understanding the Server

Installation Task Overview

Server Overview

System Status LEDs

Front Components

Rear Components

Understanding the Hardware Architecture

Understanding the Firmware and Software Environment

Preparing the Site

Site Preparation Checklist

General Installation Site Guidelines

Reviewing the Physical Specifications

Reviewing the Power Requirements

Preparing for Cooling

Preparing the Unloading Route and Unpacking Area

Planning Network Addresses

Preparing for Installation

Handling Precautions

ESD Precautions

Oracle Safety Information

Equipment Needed for Installation

Attach an Antistatic Wrist Strap

Installing the Server

Confirm the Site Preparation

Receive the Server

Unpack the Server

Moving the Server

Stabilizing the Server

Optional Component Installation

Connecting the Front SP Cables

Connect the SP Cables

Securing the SP Cables

Connecting the Rear Power Cords and Data Cables

Rear Cable Routing Options

Maximum Cable Connections

Cable Management Devices

Prepare the Cable Routing Brackets

Connect the Power Cords

Secure the Power Cords

Connect the EMS Network Cables

Connect Other Data Cables

Managing Data Cables

Powering On the Server for the First Time

Installed Software

Inspect the Power Cords

Dual-Redundant SPs

Connect Terminals or Emulators to the SP SER MGT Ports

Switch On the Facility Circuit Breakers

Log In to the Active SP

Set Oracle ILOM Network Addresses

Set the Altitude of the Server

Power On the Server

Oracle Solaris OS Configuration Parameters

Additional Software Configuration and Testing

Administration

Understanding the System Architecture

Architectural Overview

PDomain Types

Understanding PCIe Device Root Complexes

Understanding EMS SAS Paths to the Internal Drives

Understanding Internal Drive Device Paths

Understanding Network Port Device Paths

Understanding Configuration Guidelines

Understanding System Administration Resources

Oracle ILOM Overview

Understanding Platform-Specific Oracle ILOM Features

Oracle Solaris OS Overview

OpenBoot Overview

Oracle VM Server for SPARC Overview

Multipathing Software Overview

Oracle ILOM Remote System Console Plus Overview

Oracle Hardware Management Pack Overview

Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center

Time Synchronization and NTP Service

SNMP Service

Multi-Domain Extensions to ILOM MIBs

Active Directory

LDAP/SSL

Accessing the Server

Establish a Network Management Connection to Oracle ILOM

Logging In to Oracle ILOM

Log Out of Oracle ILOM

Switch Between the Oracle ILOM CLI and the System Console on a Host

Accessing the ok Prompt

Redirecting KVMS Devices

Controlling the Server, Domains, and Devices

Controlling the Power State

Resetting the Server, SP, or Domains

Managing the Server's Boot Behavior

Booting and Shutting Down the OS

Configuring Oracle ILOM User Accounts and Roles

Managing User Accounts

Managing User Authentication

Configuring the SP Network

Network Resources Overview

Record Network Parameter Values

Configure SP Network Settings

Viewing the Network Configuration

Administering SPs

Managing IP Addresses

Display the MAC Address

Configuring Domain Components

Configuring Physical Domains

Administering DCUs

Administering CMUs, CMPs, and DIMMs

Administering IOUs and PCIe Device Root Complexes

Identifying Domain-Level Commands

Monitoring the Server

Locating the Server

Obtain the Server Serial Number

Viewing Server and Component Information

Monitoring Faults

Updating the Firmware

Display the Firmware Version

Firmware Update Overview

Update the Firmware

XSCF and Oracle ILOM Command Comparison

Identifying SP Configuration and Administration Commands

Identifying Domain Administration Commands

Service

Identifying Components

Identifying Front Components

Identifying Rear Components

Side Panels

Identifying Internal Components

Understanding Scalability

Understanding Cooling Zones

Component Service Task Reference

Detecting and Managing Faults

Diagnostic Overview

Managing Faults

Interpreting Log Files and System Messages

Configuring POST

Interpreting LEDs

Preparing for Service

Service Sequence

Safety Information

Tools for Service

Torque Reference

Filler Panels

Find the Server Serial Number

Locate the Component

Power Off a PDomain

Removing Power From the Server

Servicing Cabinet Doors

Remove the Door

Install the Door

Servicing Side Panels

Remove Side Panels

Install Side Panels

Servicing Trim Panels and the Kick Plate

Trim Panel Service Preparation

Remove the Trim Panels

Install Trim Panels

Remove the Kick Plate

Install the Kick Plate

Servicing Power Supplies

Power Supply Configuration

Power Supply LEDs

Remove a Power Supply

Install a Power Supply

Servicing PSDBs

PSDB LEDs

Remove a PSDB

Install a PSDB

Servicing Fan Modules

Fan Module Configuration

Fan Module LEDs

Remove a Fan Module

Install a Fan Module

Servicing SSBs

SSB Configuration

SSB LEDs

Remove an SSB

Install an SSB

Servicing Clock Boards

Clock Board Configuration

Clock Board LEDs

Display the Clock Board Type

Remove a Clock Board

Install a Clock Board

Servicing Service Processors

Service Processor LEDs

Check a Service Processor Battery

Remove a Service Processor

Replace a Service Processor Battery

Install a Service Processor

Servicing I/O Switch Boards

I/O Switch Board Configuration

I/O Switch Board LEDs

Remove an I/O Switch Board

Install an I/O Switch Board

Servicing Cable Management Assemblies

Remove a Cable Management Assembly

Install a Cable Management Assembly

Servicing I/O Cards

Understanding I/O Card Slot Configuration

Understanding I/O Card Slot Device Paths and FRU Paths

Sun Flash Accelerator F40 and F80 PCIe Cards

PCIe Hot-Plug Carrier LEDs

Locate an I/O Card in the Server

Locate a Faulty I/O Card

Prepare an I/O Card For Removal

Remove an I/O Card From the Server

Remove an I/O Card From a Carrier

Install an I/O Card in a Carrier

Install an I/O Card in the Server

Remove a Filler Panel From the Server

Remove a Filler Panel From a Carrier

Install a Filler Panel in a Carrier

Install a Filler Panel in the Server

Verify an I/O Card

Relocate a Sun Flash Accelerator F40 PCIe Card

Servicing EMSs

Understanding EMS Configurations

EMS General Status LEDs

EMS Network Port LEDs

Determine Hard Drive Cage and EMS Part Numbers

Remove an EMS

Install an EMS

Servicing HDDs, SSDs, and Drive Filler Panels

Understanding HDD and SSD Slot Configurations

HDD LEDs

SSD LEDs

Locate a Drive

Removing an HDD

Install an HDD

Removing an SSD

Install an SSD

Remove a Drive Filler Panel

Install a Drive Filler Panel

Servicing SPPs

SPP Configuration

SPP LEDs

Check an SPP Battery

Remove an SPP

Replace an SPP Battery

Install an SPP

Servicing CMUs

CMU Configuration

CMU Upgrades in a SPARC M5-32 Server

CMU LEDs

Display General CMU Information

Display the CMU Quantity and Type

Unpacking and Inspecting a CMU

Remove a CMU

Install a CMU

Repack a CMU for Shipping

Remove a CMU Filler Panel

Install a CMU Filler Panel

Servicing DIMMs

Memory Configuration

DIMM FRU Names

Locate a Faulty DIMM

DIMM Fault Remind Button

Remove a DIMM

Install a DIMM

Move DIMMs to a New CMU

Servicing the Front LED Panel

Front LED Panel LEDs

Remove the Front LED Panel

Install the Front LED Panel

Servicing the Front Filler Panel

Remove the Front Filler Panel

Install the Front Filler Panel

Servicing Fan Cages

Fan Cage Configuration

Remove the Upper Fan Cage

Install the Upper Fan Cage

Remove the Lower Fan Cage

Install the Lower Fan Cage

Servicing a Cabled Lower Bus Bar Assembly

Remove a Cabled Lower Bus Bar Assembly

Install a Cabled Lower Bus Bar Assembly

Servicing the Scalability Card Cage

Remove the Scalability Card Cage

Install the Scalability Card Cage

Servicing the Scalability Fans Cable

Remove the Scalability Fans Cable

Install the Scalability Fans Cable

Servicing the Power System Cage

Remove the Power System Cage

Install the Power System Cage

Servicing Bus Bars

Bus Bar Configuration

Prepare to Replace Crown Clips on a Bus Bar

Replace Crown Clips

Return the Server to Operation

Servicing AC Power Cords

AC Power Cord Configuration

Remove an AC Power Cord

Install an AC Power Cord

Servicing AC Input Filters

AC Input Filter Configuration

Remove an AC Input Filter

Install an AC Input Filter

Disconnect AC Input Filters

Reconnect AC Input Filters

Servicing the Rear LED Panel

Rear LED Panel LEDs

Remove the Rear LED Panel

Install the Rear LED Panel

Servicing IOUs

Remove an IOU

Install an IOU

Servicing an I/O Power Cable Assembly

Remove an I/O Power Cable Assembly

Install an I/O Power Cable Assembly

Servicing Hard Drive Cages

Hard Drive Cage Configuration

Remove a Hard Drive Cage

Install a Hard Drive Cage

Servicing the Scalability Assembly

Remove the Scalability Assembly

Install the Scalability Assembly

Servicing the Fan Power Cable

Remove the Fan Power Cable

Install the Fan Power Cable

Servicing the Power System Cage to Scalability Assembly Cable

Remove the Power System Cage to Scalability Assembly Cable

Install the Power System Cage to Scalability Assembly Cable

Servicing the PSDB to Scalability Midplane Cable

Remove the PSDB to Scalability Midplane Cable

Install the PSDB to Scalability Midplane Cable

Servicing the Internal Link to Front LED Panel Cable

Remove the Internal Link Cable for the Front LED Panel

Install the Internal Link Cable for the Front LED Panel

Servicing the Rear LED Panel Cable

Remove the Rear LED Panel Cable

Install the Rear LED Panel Cable

Servicing Midplane Power Cables

Prepare to Remove a Midplane Power Cable

Remove a Midplane Power Cable

Install a Midplane Power Cable

Servicing the I/O Data Cable Assembly

Remove an I/O Data Cable Assembly

Install an I/O Data Cable Assembly

Servicing the Midplane

Inspect the Replacement Kit

Prepare to Remove the Midplane

Remove the Midplane

Install the Midplane

Reassemble the Server

Prepare the Old Midplane for Return

Returning the Server to Operation

Return to Operation Sequence

Reconnect AC Power to the Server

Restart the Server

Reset the Server

Reset Service Processors

Reset a PDomain

Restart a PDomain

Return a Component to Oracle

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I/O board, location, index iconRear Components
I/O card
installing in PCIe hot-plug carrier, index iconInstall an I/O Card in a Carrier
installing in server, index iconInstall an I/O Card in the Server
locate, index iconLocate an I/O Card in the Server
removing from PCIe hot-plug carrier, index iconRemove an I/O Card From a Carrier
removing from server, index iconRemove an I/O Card From the Server
servicing, index iconServicing I/O Cards
verifying in server, index iconVerify an I/O Card
I/O card filler panel
installing in PCIe hot-plug carrier, index iconInstall a Filler Panel in a Carrier
installing in server, index iconInstall a Filler Panel in the Server
removing from PCIe hot-plug carrier, index iconRemove a Filler Panel From a Carrier
removing from server, index iconRemove a Filler Panel From the Server
I/O data cable
installing, index iconInstall an I/O Data Cable Assembly
removing, index iconRemove an I/O Data Cable Assembly
servicing, index iconServicing the I/O Data Cable Assembly
I/O path reconfiguration, index iconManage I/O Path Reconfiguration Settings
I/O path through the server, index iconUnderstanding I/O Card Slot Configuration
I/O power cable assembly
installing
index iconInstall a Cabled Lower Bus Bar Assembly
index iconInstall an I/O Power Cable Assembly
removing
index iconRemove a Cabled Lower Bus Bar Assembly
index iconRemove an I/O Power Cable Assembly
servicing
index iconServicing a Cabled Lower Bus Bar Assembly
index iconServicing an I/O Power Cable Assembly
I/O switch board
configuring, index iconI/O Switch Board Configuration
identifying IOB number, index iconI/O Switch Board Configuration
installing, index iconInstall an I/O Switch Board
removing, index iconRemove an I/O Switch Board
servicing, index iconServicing I/O Switch Boards
identifying components, index iconIdentifying Components
ILOM
See Oracle ILOM
incline requirements
index iconEnvironmental Requirements
index iconAccess Route Guidelines
init command, index iconShut Down the OS (init Command)
inrush current, index iconPower Supply Specifications
installing
AC input filter
index iconDisconnect AC Input Filters
index iconReconnect AC Input Filters
AC power cord, index iconInstall an AC Power Cord
antistatic wrist strap, index iconAttach an Antistatic Wrist Strap
area, index iconInstallation and Service Area
cabinet door, index iconInstall the Door
cable management assembly, index iconInstall a Cable Management Assembly
clock board, index iconInstall a Clock Board
CMU filler panel
index iconInstall a CMU
index iconInstall a CMU Filler Panel
DIMM, index iconInstall a DIMM
door, index iconInstall the Door
EMS, index iconInstall an EMS
equipment required, index iconEquipment Needed for Installation
fan module, index iconInstall a Fan Module
fan power cable, index iconInstall the Fan Power Cable
front filler panel, index iconInstall the Front Filler Panel
front LED panel, index iconInstall the Front LED Panel
hard drive, index iconInstall an HDD
hard drive cage, index iconInstall a Hard Drive Cage
HDD or SSD filler panel, index iconInstall a Drive Filler Panel
I/O card filler panel in PCIe hot-plug carrier, index iconInstall a Filler Panel in a Carrier
I/O card filler panel in server, index iconInstall a Filler Panel in the Server
I/O card in PCIe hot-plug carrier, index iconInstall an I/O Card in a Carrier
I/O card in server, index iconInstall an I/O Card in the Server
I/O data cable, index iconInstall an I/O Data Cable Assembly
I/O power cable assembly
index iconInstall a Cabled Lower Bus Bar Assembly
index iconInstall an I/O Power Cable Assembly
I/O switch board, index iconInstall an I/O Switch Board
internal link to front LED panel cable, index iconInstall the Internal Link Cable for the Front LED Panel
IOU, index iconInstall an IOU
kick plate
index iconInstall the Mounting Brackets
index iconRoute the SP Cables Down
index iconRoute the SP Cables Up
lower fan cage, index iconInstall the Lower Fan Cage
midplane, index iconInstall the Midplane
midplane power cable, index iconInstall a Midplane Power Cable
moving server, index iconMove the Server to the Installation Site
optional components, index iconOptional Component Installation
Oracle Solaris OS parameters, index iconOracle Solaris OS Configuration Parameters
post-installation tasks, index iconAdditional Software Configuration and Testing
power supply, index iconInstall a Power Supply
power system cage, index iconInstall the Power System Cage
power system cage to scalability assembly cable, index iconInstall the Power System Cage to Scalability Assembly Cable
preparing site, index iconConfirm the Site Preparation
PSDB, index iconInstall a PSDB
PSDB to scalability midplane cable, index iconInstall the PSDB to Scalability Midplane Cable
rear LED panel, index iconInstall the Rear LED Panel
rear LED panel cable, index iconInstall the Rear LED Panel Cable
receiving server, index iconReceive the Server
scalability assembly, index iconInstall the Scalability Assembly
scalability card cage, index iconInstall the Scalability Card Cage
scalability fans cable, index iconInstall the Scalability Fans Cable
service processor, index iconInstall a Service Processor
side panel
index iconInstall Side Panels
index iconInstall Trim Panels
SPP, index iconInstall an SPP
SSB, index iconInstall an SSB
SSD drive, index iconInstall an HDD
task overview, index iconInstallation Task Overview
tools required, index iconEquipment Needed for Installation
trim panels, index iconRoute the SP Cables Up
upper fan cage, index iconInstall the Upper Fan Cage
interconnect, index iconDedicated SP Interconnect Property Commands
internal components, index iconIdentifying Internal Components
internal drives, SAS paths, index iconDrive Access With EMS SAS
internal link to front LED panel cable
installing, index iconInstall the Internal Link Cable for the Front LED Panel
removing, index iconRemove the Internal Link Cable for the Front LED Panel
servicing, index iconServicing the Internal Link to Front LED Panel Cable
ioreconfigure parameter
index iconPCIe Device Root Complex Failover Behavior
index iconManage I/O Path Reconfiguration Settings
IOU
administration path, index iconAdministering IOUs and PCIe Device Root Complexes
cabling, routing down, index iconSecure Cables Routed Down
cabling, routing up, index iconSecure Cables Routed Up
EMS and HDD numbering, index iconEMS and HDD Numbering
EMS cabling, index iconConnect the EMS Network Cables
installing, index iconInstall an IOU
partitions, index iconCable Management Devices
PCIe card cabling, index iconConnect Other Data Cables
removing, index iconRemove an IOU
servicing, index iconServicing IOUs
IP addresses, assigning, index iconConfigure SP Network Settings