Preface

The Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual provides detailed procedures for removing and replacing replaceable parts in the Sun Fire trademark X4450 Server. This manual also includes information about the use and maintenance of the server.

This document is written for technicians, system administrators, authorized service providers (ASPs), and users who have advanced experience troubleshooting and replacing hardware.

How This Document Is Organized

This manual contains the following chapters.

TABLE P-1 Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual Chapters
Chapter	Describes:
Chapter 1	Sun Fire X4450 Server Overview provides an overview of the system, including front and back panel features.
Chapter 2	Preparing to Service the System describes the steps necessary to prepare the system for service.
Chapter 3	Servicing Customer-Replaceable Devices describes the service procedures that can be done while the system is running (hot serviceable procedures).
Chapter 4	Servicing Motherboard Components describes the service procedures for the motherboard and its associated components, including installing and upgrading memory modules (FB-DIMMs).
Chapter 5	Servicing Infrastructure Boards and Components describes the service procedures for all other components.
Chapter 6	Returning the Server to Operation describes how to bring the server back to operation after performing service procedures.
Appendix A	Connector Pinouts contains pinout tables for all external connectors.
Appendix B	BIOS Power-On Self-Test (POST) Codes contains details to interpret POST codes.
Appendix C	BIOS Screens contains examples of typical BIOS screens.

Related Documentation

To view the latest Sun Fire X4450 Server documentation online, go to http://docs.sun.com, and then navigate to Sun Fire X4450 Server documentation.

The following table lists the available documents.

TABLE P-2 Sun Fire X4450 Server Related Documentation

Application	Title	Part Number	Format	Location
Additional documentation	Where To Find Sun Fire X4450 Server Documentation	820-2708	Printed PDF	Shipping kit Online
Late-breaking information	Sun Fire X4450 Server Product Notes	820-2703	PDF	Online
Safety and regulatory compliance	Sun Fire X4450 Server Compliance and Safety Manual	820-2704	PDF	Online
Installation	Sun Fire X4450 Server Installation Guide	820-2709	Printed PDF	Shipping kit Online
Service processor	Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager 2.0 User’s Guide Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager 2.0 User’s Guide Sun Fire X4450 Server ILOM Supplement	820-1188 820-4198 820-1855	HTML PDF	Online
Troubleshooting	Sun Fire X4150, X4250, and X4450 Servers Diagnostics Guide	820-4213	HTML PDF	Online

Before You Read This Document

To fully use the information in this document, you must have thorough knowledge of the topics discussed in the Sun Fire X4450 Server Product Notes.

Sun Online

The following table shows where to find Sun documents online.

TABLE P-3 Sun Fire X4450 Server Online Documents

Sun Function	URL	Description
Sun Documentation	`http://docs.sun.com`	You can navigate to the Sun Fire X4450 server document page and then download PDF and view HTML documents. Includes the LSI card Sun LSI 106x RAID User's Guide for MSM.
Support	`http://www.sun.com/support/`	Obtain technical support and download patches.
Training	`http://www.sun.com/training/`	Learn about Sun courses.
Warranty	`http://www.sun.com/service/support/warranty/index.html`	Obtain specific details regarding your warranty.
Feedback	`http://www.sun.com/hwdocs/feedback/`	Submit your comments.

Safety Symbols

Note the meanings of the following symbols that might appear in this document.

Caution - There is a risk of personal injury or equipment damage. To avoid personal injury and equipment damage, follow the instructions.

Caution - Hot surface. Avoid contact. Surfaces are hot and might cause personal injury if touched.

Caution - Hazardous voltages are present. To reduce the risk of electric shock and danger to personal health, follow the instructions.

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http://www.sun.com/hwdocs/feedback

Please include the title and part number of your document with your feedback:

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