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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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safety information, index iconOracle Safety Information
SAS paths, index iconDrive Access With EMS SAS
scalability
functions of PDomain and SSBs, index iconSSB Configuration
overview, index iconScalability, DCUs, and PDomains
scalability assembly
installing, index iconInstall the Scalability Assembly
removing, index iconRemove the Scalability Assembly
servicing, index iconServicing the Scalability Assembly
scalability card cage
installing, index iconInstall the Scalability Card Cage
removing, index iconRemove the Scalability Card Cage
servicing, index iconServicing the Scalability Card Cage
scalability fans cable
installing, index iconInstall the Scalability Fans Cable
removing, index iconRemove the Scalability Fans Cable
servicing, index iconServicing the Scalability Fans Cable
scalability switch board, See SSB
screw torque reference, index iconTorque Reference
SER MGT port, index iconSP Cables
cabling, index iconConnect the SP Cables
connecting cable, index iconConnect Terminals or Emulators to the SP SER MGT Ports
connecting to SP through, index iconEstablish a Network Management Connection to Oracle ILOM
default settings, index iconLog In to the SP (Local)
described, index iconSP Cables
serial connection, index iconConnect Terminals or Emulators to the SP SER MGT Ports
serial number, obtaining, index iconObtain the Server Serial Number
server
altitude, setting, index iconSet the Altitude of the Server
automatically rebooting, index iconEnable or Disable Automatic Booting (ok Prompt)
bridging gaps using metal plate, index iconUse a Metal Plate to Cross Gaps in the Floor
clearance, index iconHeat Dissipation and Airflow Requirements
controlling, index iconControlling the Server, Domains, and Devices
dimensions
packaged, index iconShipping Container Dimensions
unpackaged, index iconPhysical Dimensions
fully powered on power state, index iconPower States
handling precautions, index iconHandling Precautions
information, displaying, index iconDisplay Server Information (Web Interface)
locating
CLI, index iconLocate the Server (CLI)
web interface, index iconLocate the Server (Web Interface)
model type, determining, index iconDetermine the Server Model Type (CLI)
moving, index iconMoving the Server
no power applied state, index iconPower States
PDomain, powering on, index iconPower On the Server
power consumption, index iconServer Power Consumption
powering
off, index iconPower Off
on, index iconPower On
pushing, index iconMove the Server to the Installation Site
ramp, using, index iconMove Server Up or Down a Ramp
receiving, index iconReceive the Server
reconnecting AC power, index iconReconnect AC Power to the Server
resetting, index iconReset the Server
resetting from OS, index iconReset the Server (Oracle Solaris)
returning to operation, index iconReturning the Server to Operation
serial number, obtaining, index iconObtain the Server Serial Number
stabilizing, index iconLower the Leveling Feet
standby power state, index iconPower States
service area, index iconInstallation and Service Area
service processor
See SP
installing, index iconInstall a Service Processor
LEDs, index iconService Processor LEDs
NET MGT LEDs, index iconService Processor Network Management Port LEDs
rear LED panel Fault LED behavior, index iconService Processor LEDs
removing, index iconRemove a Service Processor
replacing battery, index iconReplace a Service Processor Battery
resetting, index iconReset Service Processors
servicing, index iconServicing Service Processors
service processor proxy, See SPP
service task reference, index iconComponent Service Task Reference
servicing
AC input filter, index iconServicing AC Input Filters
AC power cord, index iconServicing AC Power Cords
bus bar, index iconServicing Bus Bars
cabinet door, index iconServicing Cabinet Doors
cable management assembly, index iconServicing Cable Management Assemblies
clock board, index iconServicing Clock Boards
CMP, index iconRemove a CMU
CMU, index iconServicing CMUs
crown clip, index iconServicing Bus Bars
DIMM, index iconServicing DIMMs
EMS, index iconServicing EMSs
fan cage, index iconServicing Fan Cages
fan module, index iconServicing Fan Modules
fan power cable, index iconServicing the Fan Power Cable
front filler panel, index iconServicing the Front Filler Panel
front LED panel, index iconServicing the Front LED Panel
hard drive, index iconServicing HDDs, SSDs, and Drive Filler Panels
hard drive cage, index iconServicing Hard Drive Cages
HDD or SSD filler panel, index iconServicing HDDs, SSDs, and Drive Filler Panels
I/O card, index iconServicing I/O Cards
I/O data cable, index iconServicing the I/O Data Cable Assembly
I/O power cable assembly
index iconServicing a Cabled Lower Bus Bar Assembly
index iconServicing an I/O Power Cable Assembly
I/O switch board, index iconServicing I/O Switch Boards
internal link to front LED panel cable, index iconServicing the Internal Link to Front LED Panel Cable
IOU, index iconServicing IOUs
midplane, index iconServicing the Midplane
midplane power cable, index iconServicing Midplane Power Cables
power supply, index iconServicing Power Supplies
power system cage
index iconServicing the Power System Cage
index iconRemove the Power System Cage
power system cage to scalability assembly cable, index iconServicing the Power System Cage to Scalability Assembly Cable
PSDB, index iconServicing PSDBs
PSDB to scalability midplane cable, index iconServicing the PSDB to Scalability Midplane Cable
rear LED panel, index iconServicing the Rear LED Panel
rear LED panel cable, index iconServicing the Rear LED Panel Cable
scalability assembly, index iconServicing the Scalability Assembly
scalability card cage, index iconServicing the Scalability Card Cage
scalability fans cable, index iconServicing the Scalability Fans Cable
service processor, index iconServicing Service Processors
side panel
index iconServicing Side Panels
index iconServicing Trim Panels and the Kick Plate
SPP, index iconServicing SPPs
SSB, index iconServicing SSBs
SSD drive, index iconServicing HDDs, SSDs, and Drive Filler Panels
Sun Flash Accelerator F40 PCIe Card, index iconSun Flash Accelerator F40 and F80 PCIe Cards
set /SP/network command, index iconSet Oracle ILOM Network Addresses
set /SP system_altitude command, index iconSet the Altitude of the Server
shipping container
access route, index iconAccess Route Guidelines
acclimatization, index iconLoading Dock and Receiving Area Requirements
dimensions, index iconShipping Container Dimensions
unpacking area
index iconUnpacking Area
index iconUnpack the Server
unpacking server, index iconUnpack the Server
shock requirements, index iconEnvironmental Requirements
show /SP/network command
index iconSet Oracle ILOM Network Addresses
index iconConfigure SP Network Settings
show components command, index iconDisplay Installed Components List (CLI)
show faulty command, index iconClear a Fault
shutdown command, index iconShut Down the OS (shutdown Command)
shutting down
See also powering off
OS, index iconShutting Down the OS
side components, index iconSide Panels
side panel
installing
index iconInstall Side Panels
index iconInstall Trim Panels
removing
index iconRemove Side Panels
index iconRemove the Trim Panels
servicing
index iconServicing Side Panels
index iconServicing Trim Panels and the Kick Plate
silver reactivity rate, index iconAirborne Contaminates
site preparation, See preparing for installation
SNMP overview, index iconSNMP Service
software, preinstalled, index iconInstalled Software
Solaris, See Oracle Solaris OS
SP
Active SP
index iconSP Cables
index iconDual-Redundant SPs
altitude, setting, index iconSet the Altitude of the Server
assigning IP addresses, index iconConfigure SP Network Settings
cables, connecting, index iconConnect the SP Cables
clock properties, index iconTime Synchronization and NTP Service
configuration guidelines, index iconSP and SPP Guidelines
connecting to, index iconEstablish a Network Management Connection to Oracle ILOM
crossover adapters, index iconConnect Terminals or Emulators to the SP SER MGT Ports
described
index iconSPs and SPPs
index iconSP Cables
index iconArchitectural Overview
DHCP not supported, index iconSP Network Addresses
dual-redundant
index iconSPs and SPPs
index iconSP Cables
index iconDual-Redundant SPs
LED
index iconSystem Status LEDs
index iconSwitch On the Facility Circuit Breakers
logging in to, index iconLog In to the Active SP
logging in to Oracle ILOM, index iconLogging In to Oracle ILOM (CLI)
NET MGT port
cabling, index iconConnect Terminals or Emulators to the SP SER MGT Ports
described, index iconSP Cables
network
addresses
index iconMandatory Cable Connections and Network Addresses
index iconSP Network Addresses
index iconSet Oracle ILOM Network Addresses
topology, index iconSP Cables
prompt, index iconLog In to the Active SP
resetting
index iconResetting the SP Configuration
index iconReset the SP (Web Interface)
root password, index iconLog In to the Active SP
routing cables down through kick plate, index iconRoute the SP Cables Down
routing cables up through trim panels, index iconRoute the SP Cables Up
securing cables
index iconSecuring the SP Cables
index iconInstall the Door
SER MGT port
cabling, index iconConnect Terminals or Emulators to the SP SER MGT Ports
described, index iconSP Cables
serial terminal, connecting, index iconConnect Terminals or Emulators to the SP SER MGT Ports
Standby SP
index iconSP Cables
index iconDual-Redundant SPs
SP gateway, assigning IP address, index iconConfigure SP Network Settings
specifications
casters, index iconLeveling Feet and Caster Dimensions
installation area, index iconInstallation and Service Area
leveling feet, index iconLeveling Feet and Caster Dimensions
mounting holes, index iconMounting Holes and Cable Routing Floor Cutout Specifications
power cords, index iconPower Cord Specifications
power supply, index iconPower Supply Specifications
server, index iconPhysical Dimensions
service area, index iconInstallation and Service Area
shipping container, index iconShipping Container Dimensions
unpacking area, index iconUnpacking Area
specifying PDomain type, index iconSpecifying a PDomain Type
SPP
configuring, index iconSPP Configuration
described, index iconSPs and SPPs
installing, index iconInstall an SPP
location, index iconRear Components
network addresses, index iconSP Network Addresses
PDomain-SPP, index iconSP Cables
removing, index iconRemove an SPP
replacing battery, index iconReplace an SPP Battery
servicing, index iconServicing SPPs
SSB
configuring, index iconSSB Configuration
installing, index iconInstall an SSB
location, index iconFront Components
PDomain performance, index iconPhysical Domains
removing, index iconRemove an SSB
servicing, index iconServicing SSBs
SSD drive
See also Sun Flash Accelerator F40 PCIe Card
installing, index iconInstall an HDD
removing, index iconRemoving an HDD
servicing, index iconServicing HDDs, SSDs, and Drive Filler Panels
stand-offs, cable channel, index iconCable Management Devices
standby power state, index iconPower States
Standby SP
index iconSP Cables
index iconDual-Redundant SPs
described, index iconSP Cables
start /HOST/console command, index iconSwitch Between the Oracle ILOM CLI and the System Console on a Host
start command, index iconPower On the Server
starting PDomains or server, index iconPower On
state capture, configuring, index iconPDomain Monitoring Commands
stopping PDomains or server, index iconPower Off
Sun Flash Accelerator F40 PCIe Card, servicing, index iconSun Flash Accelerator F40 and F80 PCIe Cards
SUN-ILOM-CONTROL-MIB file contents
index iconLocal Domain-Specific User Roles
index iconHost Group Properties (SNMP)
switching to the host console, index iconSwitch Between the Oracle ILOM CLI and the System Console on a Host
synchronizing clock times, index iconTime Synchronization and NTP Service
system, LED, index iconSystem Status LEDs
system administration overview
index iconUnderstanding the System Architecture
index iconUnderstanding System Administration Resources
system_altitude property, index iconSet the Altitude of the Server
system communication, index iconAccessing the Server
system message log files, index iconView Log Files (Oracle Solaris)