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Sun Fire X4600 to Sun Fire X4600 M2 Server Migration

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Contents

Figures

Tables

Preface

Sun Fire X4600 to Sun Fire X4600 M2 Server Migration

Upgrade Procedure

Planning and Preparation

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Plan and Prepare

Populating a Server With CPU Modules

CPU Module Matching Requirements

Population Procedures

Interacting with the System

Interacting Directly

Interacting Over The Network

Resetting SP and BIOS Passwords Using Jumper P20

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Reset the Administration Password Back To the Default

Powering Off the Server

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Remove the Main Cover

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Replace the Cover

procedure iconsmall spaceAccessing the Web GUI

Firmware: Planning and Downloading

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Upgrade the Firmware Images

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Replace the CPU Modules

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Replace a CPU Module or CPU Filler Board

Updating the Firmware

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Update the ILOM and System BIOS

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Update From the ILOM Command Line

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Update From the Web Interface

Cleanup Steps, Post ILOM Update

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Perform the Cleanup Steps

Forcing the ILOM Update

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Force the ILOM Update

Clearing CMOS Jumper P2

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Clear a Server’s CMOS Settings With Jumper P2

Updating the LSI HBA BIOS

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Update the LSI HBA BIOS

CPU Modules and Memory DIMMs

CPU Module Models

Sun Fire X4600 CPU Module

Physical Layout

DIMM Usage

Sun Fire X4600 M2 4-DIMM CPU Module

Physical Layout

DIMM Usage

Sun Fire X4600 M2 8-DIMM and 8-DIMM Split Plane CPU Modules

Physical Layout

DIMM Usage

Populating a Server With CPU Modules

CPU Module Matching Requirements

Population Procedures

Locating Faulty CPUs and DIMMs

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Locate Faulty CPU’s and DIMMs