Sun Netra X4450 Server Service Manual

Sun Netra X4450 Server Service Manual

820-4017-10

Contents

Preface

1. Server Diagnostics

1.1 Fault on Initial Power Up

1.2 Server Diagnostics Overview

1.2.1 Memory Fault Handling

1.3 Using the Status Indicators to Identify the State of Devices

1.3.1 Hard Drive Indicators

1.3.2 Power Supply Indicators

1.3.3 Ethernet Port Indicators

1.4 Using the Service Processor Firmware for Diagnosis and Repair Verification

1.5 Using the Solaris Predictive Self Healing Feature

1.5.1 Identifying PSH Detected Faults

Use the fmdump Command to Identify Faults

Clear PSH Detected Faults

1.6 Collecting Information From Solaris OS Files and Commands

Check the Message Buffer

View System Message Log Files

1.7 Additional Service Related Information

2. Preparing for Service

2.1 Safety Information

2.1.1 Safety Symbols

2.1.2 Electrostatic Discharge Safety

2.1.2.1 Use an Antistatic Wrist Strap

2.1.2.2 Use an Antistatic Mat

2.2 Required Tools

2.3 Preparing for Component Replacement

Power Off the Server

Disconnect the Cables From the Server

Remove the Server From the Rack

Remove the Top Cover

Remove the Air Baffle

Remove the Memory Mezzanine

Remove the PCI Mezzanine

3. Replacing Components

3.1 Replacing the Air Filter

Remove the Air Filter

Install the Air Filter

3.2 Replacing a Power Supply

Remove a Power Supply

Install a Power Supply

3.3 Replacing a Hard Drive

Remove a Hard Drive

Install a Hard Drive

3.4 Replacing the Optical Media Drive

Remove the Optical Media Drive

Install the Optical Media Drive

3.5 Replacing FB-DIMMs

Locate a Faulty FB-DIMM

Remove FB-DIMMs

Install FB-DIMMs

3.6 Replacing System Fan 0

Remove System Fan 0

Install System Fan 0

3.7 Replacing System Fan 1

Remove System Fan 1

Install System Fan 1

3.8 Replacing System Fan 2

Remove System Fan 2

Install System Fan 2

3.9 Replacing PCI Cards

3.9.1 Replace PCI-X and PCIe Cards in Slots 0-3

Remove PCI-X and PCIe Cards in Slots 0-3

Install PCI-X and PCIe Cards in Slot 0-3

3.9.2 Replacing PCI Cards in the PCI Mezzanine

Remove PCI Cards in the PCI Mezzanine

Install PCI Cards in the PCI Mezzanine

3.10 Replacing the System/Alarm LED Board

Remove the System/Alarm LED Board

Install the System/Alarm LED Board

3.11 Replacing the SAS Expander Card

Remove the SAS Expander Card

Install the SAS Expander Card

3.12 Replacing the Battery

Remove the Battery

Install the Battery

3.13 Replacing the Motherboard Assembly

Remove the Motherboard Assembly

Install the Motherboard Assembly

3.14 Replacing the Power Board

Remove the Power Board

Install the Power Board

4. Returning the Server to Service

4.1 Returning the Server to Service

Install the PCI Mezzanine

Install the Memory Mezzanine

Install the Air Baffle

Install the Top Cover

Reinstall the Server in the Rack

Reconnect the Cables to the Server

Power On the Server

A. Configuring BIOS and POST

A.1 Using BIOS Menu Items

Access BIOS Configuration Screens and Change the System’s Parameters

A.2 BIOS Considerations

A.2.1 Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Card Slot Booting Priority

A.2.2 Ethernet Port (NIC) Device and Driver Naming

A.2.3 NIC Naming

A.2.3.1 Sun Netra X4450 Server NIC Booting Priority

A.3 BIOS Setup Screens

A.3.1 BIOS Setup Menu Screens

A.3.1.1 BIOS Main Menu Screens

A.3.1.2 BIOS Advanced Menu Screens

A.3.1.3 BIOS Boot Menu Screens

A.3.1.4 BIOS Server Menu Screens

A.3.1.5 BIOS Security Menu Screens

A.3.1.6 BIOS Exit Menu Screens

A.4 Viewing Event Logs

View Event Logs

A.5 Power-On Self-Test (POST)

A.5.1 How BIOS POST Memory Testing Works

Redirect Console Output

Change POST Options

A.5.2 POST Codes

A.5.3 POST Code Checkpoints

B. Signal Pinouts

B.1 Gigabit Ethernet Ports

B.2 Network Management Port

B.3 Serial Ports

B.3.1 Serial Management Port

B.3.1.1 RJ-45 to DB-9 Adapter Crossovers

B.3.1.2 RJ-45 to DB-25 Adapter Crossovers

B.3.2 Serial Port TTYA

B.4 Alarm Port

B.5 USB Ports

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