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Sun Blade X6450 Server Module Service Manual

820-3539-13



Contents

Figures

Tables

Preface

1. Introduction to the Sun Blade X6450 Server Module

1.1 Features of the Servers

1.2 Service Processor

1.3 Sun Blade X6450 Server Module Overview

1.3.1 Server Module Front Panel

1.3.2 Server Module Components

1.4 Identifying Sun Blade X6450 Server Module Revisions

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Identify MB Revision Using a Hardware Check

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Identify MB Revision Using the ELOM or ILOM Web Interface or CLI

1.5 Using the Multi-Port Dongle Cable for Testing

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Use a Multi-Port Dongle Cable for Testing

1.6 Accessory Kits

1.7 Additional Options and Replaceable Components

1.8 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) and Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)

2. Powering On the Server Module, Configuring BIOS and Resetting BIOS, SP and CMOS

2.1 Powering On the Server Module

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Power On the Server Module

2.2 Powering Off the Server

2.3 Configuring BIOS Settings

2.3.1 Viewing the BIOS Setup Utility

2.3.2 Configuring the BIOS

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Configure the BIOS

2.3.3 BIOS Considerations

2.3.3.1 PCIe ExpressModule Slot Booting Priority

2.3.3.2 Ethernet Port Device and Driver Naming

2.3.3.3 Ethernet Port (NIC) Booting Priority

2.3.3.4 BIOS Option ROM Size Limitation

2.3.3.5 Descriptions of the BIOS Setup Screens

2.3.4 BIOS Setup Menu Screens

2.3.4.1 BIOS Main Menu Screen

2.3.4.2 Advanced Settings

2.3.4.3 CPU Configuration

2.3.4.4 Memory Configuration

2.3.4.5 IDE Configuration

2.3.4.6 Super I/O

2.3.4.7 Trusted Computing

2.3.4.8 USB Configuration

2.3.4.9 PCI Configuration

2.3.4.10 MPS Configuration

2.3.4.11 Event Log Configuration

2.3.4.12 Boot Menu

2.3.4.13 Boot Settings Configuration

2.3.4.14 Boot Device Priority

2.3.4.15 Hard Disk Drives

2.3.4.16 Server

2.3.4.17 AST2000 LAN Configuration

2.3.4.18 Remote Access Configuration

2.3.4.19 Reset BMC Password

2.3.4.20 Security Settings

2.3.4.21 Exit

2.4 Resetting the BMC, BIOS, and CMOS

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Reset the SP Password Using the BIOS Setup Utility

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Reset the BIOS Password and Clear CMOS Using J42

2.5 Recovering from a Corrupt Service Processor

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Recover from a Corrupt Service Processor

2.6 Power-On Self-Test (POST)

3. Maintaining the Server

3.1 Monitoring System Components

3.1.1 Monitoring System Components Using the External Service Action Required Indicator LED

3.1.2 Monitoring the System and Components Using the SP Web Interface

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Monitor the System and Components Using the SP Web Interface

3.1.3 Monitoring System Components Using the SP CLI

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Monitor System Components Using the ELOM CLI

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Monitor System Components Using the ILOM CLI

3.2 Servicing the Server Module

3.2.1 Tools and Supplies Needed

3.2.2 Components and Part Numbers

3.2.3 Preparing the Server Module for Service

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Remove the Server Module From the Chassis

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Remove the Main Cover

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Insert the Server Module

3.3 Troubleshooting Server Issues

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Troubleshoot Server Issues

3.3.1 Troubleshooting Using the Internal Fault Indicator LEDs

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Troubleshoot Using the Internal Fault Indicator LEDs

3.4 Replaceable Component Procedures

3.4.1 Replacing the System Battery (CRU)

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Replace the System Battery

3.4.2 Replacing the Compact Flash Card (CRU)

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Replace the Compact Flash Card

3.4.3 Replacing DIMMs (CRU)

3.4.3.1 DIMM Population Rules

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Replace a DIMM

3.4.4 Replacing a CPU and Heatsink (FRU)

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Replace a CPU and Heatsink

3.4.5 Installing and Removing a RAID Expansion Module

3.4.5.1 Installing a RAID Expansion Module (CRU)

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Install a Sun Blade RAID 5 Expansion Module Battery

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Install a RAID Expansion Module

3.4.5.2 Removing a RAID Expansion Module and Battery (CRU)

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Remove a RAID Expansion Module

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Remove a Sun Blade RAID 5 Expansion Module Battery

3.4.6 Installing and Replacing a Fabric Expansion Module

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Install a Fabric Expansion Module

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Remove a Fabric Expansion Module

3.4.7 Installing or Replacing an Optional Solid-State Drive (FRU)

3.4.7.1 Conditions for Provisioning SSDs

3.4.7.2 Installing an Optional Solid State Drive

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Install an Optional Solid State Drive

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Replace an Optional Solid State Drive

3.4.8 Replacing the Motherboard (FRU)

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Replace the Motherboard

4. Performing Diagnostic Tests

4.1 Pc-Check Diagnostics Overview

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Access the Pc-Check Diagnostics

4.2 System Information Menu

4.3 Advanced Diagnostics

4.4 Hard Disk Testing

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Select and Test a Hard Drive

4.5 Burn-In Testing

4.5.1 Performing Immediate Burn-In Testing

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Perform Immediate Burn-in Testing

4.5.2 Performing Deferred Burn-In Testing

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Perform Deferred Burn-in Testing

4.6 Show Results Summary

4.7 Print Results Report

4.8 About Pc-Check

4.9 Exit

5. Updating ELOM Firmware

5.1 Updating the BIOS, SP, CPLD and REM Firmware

5.1.1 Updating the BIOS and the SP Firmware Using the ELOM Web Interface

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Update the BIOS and the SP Firmware Using the ELOM Web Interface

5.1.2 Updating the BIOS and SP Firmware Using the Command-Line Interface (CLI)

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Update the BIOS and SP Firmware Using the Command-Line Interface (CLI)

5.1.3 Updating the BIOS from a DOS-Bootable USB Disk

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Update the BIOS From a DOS-Bootable USB Disk

5.1.4 Updating the CPLD Using the ELOM Web Interface

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Update CPLD Using the ELOM Web Interface

5.1.5 Updating the REM Firmware

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Update the REM Firmware from a DOS-Bootable USB Thumb Drive

A. System Specifications

A.1 Server Module Specifications

B. BIOS Power-On Self-Test (POST) Codes

B.1 Introduction

B.2 How BIOS POST Memory Testing Works

B.3 Redirecting Console Output

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Redirect Console Output

B.4 Changing POST Options

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Change POST Options

B.5 POST Codes

Index