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Sun Fire V20z and Sun Fire V40z Servers--User Guide

User Guide

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Contents

Preface

1. Introduction to the Sun Fire V20z and Sun Fire V40z Servers

1.1 Safety Guidelines

1.2 User Documentation

1.3 Overview of the Sun Fire V20z Server

1.3.1 Applications

1.3.2 Sun Fire V20z Features

1.3.3 Sun Fire V20z Server Hardware System Orientation

1.3.3.1 Sun Fire V20z Front and Back Panels

1.3.3.2 Sun Fire V20z System Components

1.4 Overview of the Sun Fire V40z Server

1.4.1 Applications

1.4.2 Sun Fire V40z Features

1.4.3 Sun Fire V40z Server Hardware System Orientation

1.4.3.1 Sun Fire V40z Front and Back Panels

1.4.3.2 Sun Fire V40z System Components

1.5 Shared Features of the Sun Fire V20z and Sun Fire V40z Servers

1.5.1 Server Management

1.5.1.1 Service Processor

1.5.1.2 Operator Panel

1.5.1.3 Front and Back Panel LEDs

1.6 Additional Options and Customer-Replaceable Components

1.7 Field-Replacement Units

2. Powering On and Configuring BIOS Settings

2.1 Powering On the Server

2.2 Powering Off the Server

2.3 Escape Sequences for Remote Console Terminal

2.4 BIOS Setup Utility

2.4.1 Main Menu

2.4.2 Advanced Menu

2.4.3 Security Menu

2.4.4 Power Menu

2.4.5 Boot Menu

2.4.6 Exit Menu

2.4.7 QuickBoot Feature

2.5 Booting From a USB Diskette Device

2.6 Updating the BIOS and SP Firmware

2.6.1 Overview of the Update Procedure

2.6.2 Preparing the Server

2.6.2.1 Powering On the Service Processor

2.6.2.2 Configuring the Service Processor Network Settings

2.6.2.3 Resetting the Service Processor

2.6.2.4 Connecting Your Local Client to the Network

2.6.2.5 Configuring the Manager User and Password for the Service Processor

2.6.3 Verify BIOS and Firmware Versions

2.6.4 Performing the Server Update From a Solaris-based Client

2.6.4.1 Download and Share the NSV Files

2.6.4.2 Mount the NSV Share on the Service Processor

2.6.4.3 Perform the SP Update

2.6.4.4 Perform the BIOS Update

2.6.4.5 Verify the Updates

2.6.4.6 Housecleaning Tasks

2.6.5 Performing the Server Update From a Linux-based Client

2.6.5.1 Download and Share the NSV Files

2.6.5.2 Mount the NSV Share on the Service Processor

2.6.5.3 Perform the SP Update

2.6.5.4 Perform the BIOS Update

2.6.5.5 Verify the Updates

2.6.5.6 Housecleaning Tasks

2.6.6 Console Output After Successful Update on a Sun Fire V20z Server

2.6.7 Console Output After Successful Update on a Sun Fire V40z Server

3. Maintaining the Sun Fire V20z Server

3.1 Tools and Supplies Needed

3.2 Powering Off the Server and Removing the Cover

3.2.1 Installing the Sun Fire V20z System Cover

3.2.1.1 System Cover Installation Notes

3.2.1.2 Installing the System Cover

3.3 Locations of Sun Fire V20z Components

3.3.1 SCSI ID Assignments

3.3.1.1 Linux-based Server

3.3.1.2 Solaris-based Server

3.4 Releases of the Sun Fire V20z Server

3.4.1 Versions of the Sun Fire V20z Server

3.4.1.1 Important Information About the Sun Fire V20z Server

Super FRU Chassis PN 380-0979

Super FRU Chassis PN 380-1168

Super FRU Chassis PN 380-1194

3.4.1.2 Solaris 9 OS Install-Time Update for a Super FRU Replacement

3.4.2 No Mixing of CPU Stepping Versions

3.4.2.1 Verifying the Stepping Version of the CPU

3.5 Customer-Replaceable Unit Replacement Procedures

3.5.1 I/O Board

3.5.2 PCI Card

3.5.2.1 Supported PCI Cards

3.5.2.2 PCI Card Installation Notes

3.5.2.3 Support Guide for Half-Length PCI Card Removed

3.5.2.4 Installing a PCI Card

3.5.3 SCSI Hard Disk Drive and Carrier

3.5.4 SCSI Backplane

3.5.5 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/Diskette Drive Assembly

3.5.6 Operator-Panel Board and LCD Assembly

3.5.7 Power Supply

3.5.8 Cooling Fans

3.5.9 Memory Voltage-Regulator Modules

3.5.10 CPU Voltage-Regulator Modules

3.5.10.1 CPU VRM Installation Notes

3.5.10.2 Replacing a CPU VRM

3.5.11 Memory Modules

3.5.11.1 Memory Module Population Rules

3.5.11.2 Replacing a Memory Module

3.5.12 System Battery

3.5.12.1 Replacing the System Battery

3.5.13 Cable Kit

3.5.14 CPUs and Heat Sinks

3.5.14.1 Changing CPU Configurations

3.5.14.2 Removing a Heat Sink and CPU

3.5.14.3 Removing a Heat Sink From the Second Updated Release (chassis PN 380-1194)

3.5.14.4 Installing a Heat Sink Into the Second Updated Release (chassis PN 380-1194)

3.5.14.5 Installing a CPU and Heat Sink

3.5.15 Super FRU

3.6 Sun Fire V20z Indicators, Switches, and Jumpers

3.6.1 Sun Fire V20z Motherboard

3.6.2 Clear-CMOS Jumper

4. Maintaining the Sun Fire V40z Server

4.1 Tools and Supplies Needed

4.2 Powering Off the Server and Removing the Cover

4.2.1 Installing the Sun Fire V40z System Cover

4.2.1.1 System Cover Installation Notes

4.2.1.2 Installing the System Cover

4.3 Locations of Sun Fire V40z Components

4.3.1 SCSI ID Assignments

4.3.1.1 Linux-based Server

4.3.1.2 Solaris-based Server

4.4 Releases of the Sun Fire V40z Server

4.4.1 Versions of the Servers

4.4.1.1 Important Information About the Sun Fire V40z

Super FRU Chassis PN F380-1010

Super FRU Chassis PN F380-1206

4.4.1.2 Solaris 9 OS Install-Time Update for a Super FRU Replacement

4.4.2 No Mixing of CPU Stepping Versions

4.4.2.1 Verifying the Stepping Version of the CPU

4.5 Customer-Replaceable Unit Replacement Procedures

4.5.1 PCI Card

4.5.1.1 Supported PCI Cards

4.5.1.2 PCI Card Installation Notes

4.5.1.3 Sun Fire V40z Server PCI Card Slot Locations

4.5.1.4 Installing a Vertical PCI Card in a Vertical Slot

4.5.1.5 Installing a Horizontal PCI Card and Riser

4.5.1.6 Installing an LSI MegaRAID Card With Battery Backup into the Original Release (chassis PN 380-1010)

4.5.1.7 Installing an LSI MegaRAID Card With Battery Backup into an Updated Release (chassis PN 380-1206)

4.5.2 SCSI Hard Disk Drive and Carrier

4.5.3 DVD-ROM/Diskette Drive Assembly

4.5.4 Front Bezel and CPU Card

4.5.4.1 Removing the Front Bezel and CPU Card

4.5.4.2 Installing the CPU Card and Front Bezel

4.5.5 Operator Panel and LCD Assembly

4.5.6 SCSI Backplane Assembly

4.5.7 Cooling Fans

4.5.7.1 Fan Numbering

4.5.7.2 Replacing an Individual Cooling Fan

4.5.7.3 Replacing the Front Fan-Cage Assembly

4.5.8.4 Replacing the Rear Fan-Cage Assembly

4.5.9 Power Supplies and Power-Supply Cage Assembly

4.5.9.1 Replacing an Individual Power Supply

4.5.9.2 Replacing a Power-Supply Cage Assembly

4.5.10 Memory Voltage-Regulator Modules

4.5.10.1 Replacing a Memory VRM on the Motherboard

4.5.10.2 Replacing a Memory VRM on the CPU Card

4.5.11 CPU Voltage-Regulator Modules

4.5.11.1 CPU VRM Installation Notes

4.5.11.2 Replacing a CPU VRM on the Motherboard

4.5.11.3 Replacing a CPU VRM on the CPU Card

4.5.12 Memory Modules

4.5.12.1 Memory Module Population Rules

4.5.12.2 Replacing a Memory Module on the Motherboard

4.5.12.3 Replacing a Memory Module on the CPU Card

4.5.13 CPUs and Heat Sinks

4.5.13.1 Replacing a CPU on the Motherboard

4.5.13.2 Replacing a CPU on the Optional CPU Card

4.5.13.3 Installing the Heat Sink Into the Updated Release (chassis PN 380-1206)

4.5.14 System Battery

4.5.15 Cable Kit

4.5.15.1 Removing System Components to Access the Cables

For All Components-Center Air Baffle

Rear Fan-Cage Assembly

Individual Power Supply

Power-Supply Cage Assembly

PCI Option Cards

Plastic Air-Baffle Cage

4.5.15.2 Replacing the System Cables

SCSI Signal Cable and Power Cable

DVD-ROM/Diskette Drive Assembly Cable

Operator-Panel Board Cable and USB Cable

4.5.15.3 Repositioning the Cables

4.5.15.4 Reinstalling System Components After Cable Installation

Fan 12

Plastic Air-Baffle Cage

PCI Option Cards

Power-Supply Cage Assembly

Individual Power Supply

Rear Fan-Cage Assembly

For All Components-Center Air Baffle

4.5.16 Super FRU

4.5.16.1 Procedure for Resolving a Failure to Boot Due to PCI ID Mismatch

4.6 Sun Fire V40z Indicators, Switches, and Jumpers

4.6.1 Sun Fire V40z Motherboard and CPU Card

4.6.2 Clear-CMOS Jumper

A. System Specifications

A.1 Specifications for the Sun Fire V20z Server

A.1.1 Physical Specifications

A.1.2 Power Specifications

A.1.3 Environmental Specifications

A.2 Specifications for the Sun Fire V40z Server

A.2.1 Physical Specifications

A.2.2 Power Specifications

A.2.3 Environmental Specifications

B. BIOS POST Codes

C. SCSI BIOS Configuration Utility

C.1 Starting the SCSI BIOS Configuration Utility

C.2 Using the Configuration Utility

C.2.1 User Input

C.2.2 Main Menu

C.2.3 Boot Adapter List

C.2.4 Global Properties

C.2.5 Adapter Properties

C.2.6 Device Properties

C.2.7 RAID Properties

C.3 Quitting the SCSI BIOS Configuration Utility

D. Supplemental Information

D.1 RAID Support

D.1.1 LSI Logic’s Integrated RAID Solution

D.1.2 Integrated Mirroring

D.1.3 Zero-Channel RAID Not Supported

D.1.4 Alternative Internal Drive RAID Configuration

D.1.5 Linux LVM Partition ID 8e Not Available With LSI RAID

E. Memory Options and CRUs

E.1 Memory Options

E.2 Additional Options and Customer-Replaceable Components

Index