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December 2013
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Document Information
Using This Documentation
Product Notes
Related Documentation
Feedback
Access to Oracle Support
Installation
Preparing for the Installation
Installation Task Overview
Server Overview
Confirming Server Specifications
Physical Specifications
Electrical Specifications
Input Power Information
Environmental Requirements
Acoustic Noise Emissions
Cooling Zones and Airflow Clearance
Shipping Kit Inventory List
Front Panel Components
Back Panel Components
Server Handling Precautions
ESD Precautions
Tools Needed for Installation
Optional Component Installation
Installing the Server
Rack Compatibility
Stabilize the Rack for Installation
Disassemble Slide Rails
Install Mounting Brackets
Attach Slide Rail Assemblies
Install Server Into the Slide Rail Assemblies
Install the CMA
Verify Operation of Slide Rails and CMA
Connecting the Server Cables
Cabling Requirements
Rear Panel Connectors and Ports
Connect the SER MGT Cable
Connect the NET MGT Cable
Connect the Ethernet Network Cables
Connect the Network Module Cables
Connect Other Data Cables
Prepare the Power Cords
Secure Cables to CMA
Powering On the Server for the First Time
Power On Tasks
ILOM System Console
Connect a Terminal or Emulator to the SER MGT Port
Power On the System for the First Time
Oracle Solaris OS Configuration Parameters
Assign a Static IP Address to the SP
Identifying the Server Ports
USB Ports
SER MGT Port
NET MGT Port
Gigabit Ethernet Ports
Video Ports
SAS Connectors
QSFP Port
Administration
Understanding System Administration Resources
Oracle ILOM Overview
Platform-Specific Oracle ILOM Features
Oracle Solaris OS Overview
OpenBoot Overview
Oracle VM Server for SPARC Overview
Multipathing Software
Hardware Management Pack Overview
Source for Downloading Hardware Management Pack Software
Hardware Management Pack Documentation
Accessing the Server
Log In to Oracle ILOM
Log In to the System Console
Display the
ok
Prompt
Display the Oracle ILOM
->
Prompt
Use a Local Graphics Monitor
Oracle ILOM Remote Console
Controlling the Server
Power On the Server
Power Off the Server
Reset the Server From the Oracle Solaris OS
Reset the Server From Oracle ILOM
Reset the SP to Default Values
Configuring Hardware RAID
Hardware RAID Support
Important Hardware RAID Guidelines
Disk Zones for SPARC T3-1 Servers With Sixteen-Disk Backplanes
Displaying Disk Zone Information
Disk Zone Status (
zoningcli
list
)
Disk Zone Status (
probe-scsi-all
)
Enabling and Disabling Disk Zoning In the Field
Enable Disk Zones (
zoningcli
Command)
Disable Disk Zones (
zoningcli
Command)
Update Firmware to Enable Zoning
Minimum System Firmware for Valid
devalias
in Upper Disk Locations
Prepare to Use the
FCode
Utility
FCode
Utility Commands
Create a Hardware RAID Volume
Hot Spare Drives in RAID Volumes (LSI)
Determining If a Drive Has Failed
Front Service Required Drive LEDs
Error Messages (System Console and Log Files)
Display Status (
show-volumes
Command, OBP)
Display Status (
sas2ircu
Utility, LSI)
RAID Drive Replacement Strategies
Locate Device Paths
Changing Server Identification Information
Change Customer FRUdata Information
Change System Identifier Information
Configuring Policy Settings
Specify Cooldown Mode
Restore Host Power State at Restart
Specify Host Power State at Restart
Disable or Re-Enable Power-On Delay
Specify Parallel Boot of the SP and Host
Configure Host Behavior With the Keyswitch State
Configuring Network Addresses
SP Network Address Options
Disable or Re-Enable Network Access to the SP
Display the DHCP Server IP Address
Display the Host MAC Address
Using an In-band Connection to the SP
Oracle ILOM In-band (Sideband) Management
Configure SP In-band (Sideband) Access
Configuring Boot Mode
Boot Mode Overview
Configure the Host Boot Mode of Oracle VM Server for SPARC
Change the Host Boot Mode Behavior at Reset
Manage the Host Boot Mode Script
Display Host Boot Mode Expiration Date
Override OpenBoot PROM Settings to Reset the Server
Configuring Server Behavior at Restart
Specify Behavior When the Host Resets
Specify Behavior When the Host Stops Running
Set the Boot Timeout Interval
Specify Behavior at Boot Timeout
Specify Behavior if Restart Fails
Specify Maximum Restart Attempts
Configuring Devices
Unconfigure a Device Manually
Reconfigure a Device Manually
Monitoring the Server
Monitoring Faults
Diagnostics Overview
Discover Faults (Oracle ILOM)
Discover Faults (Oracle ILOM Fault Management Shell)
Discover Faults Using POST
Display Console History
Repair a Fault (Oracle ILOM Fault Management Shell)
Clear a Fault
Enabling Automatic System Recovery
Automatic System Recovery Overview
Enable ASR
Disable ASR
View Information on Components Affected by ASR
Display Server Components
Locate the Server
Updating the Firmware
Display the Firmware Version
Update the Firmware
Display OpenBoot Version
Display POST Version
Identifying WWN-Designated SAS2 Devices
World Wide Name Syntax
probe-scsi-all
Output Example (SPARC T3-1, Eight-Disk Backplane)
probe-scsi-all
Output Example (SPARC T3-1, Sixteen-Disk Backplane)
probe-scsi-all
Output Example (SPARC T3-4)
Identify a Disk Slot Using
probe-scsi-all
(OBP)
Identify a Disk Slot Using
prtconf
(Oracle Solaris, Onboard Controllers)
Identify a Disk Slot Using
prtconf
(Oracle Solaris, Single Initiator)
WWN Syntax in an OS Installation on a Specific Device
WWN Syntax in an OS Installation on a RAID Volume
Service
Identifying Server Components
Front Components
Rear Components
Infrastructure Boards in the Server
Internal System Cables
Internal Components
Exploring Parts of the System
Motherboard Components
I/O Components
Power Distribution and Fan Module Components
Detecting and Managing Faults
Diagnostics Overview
Diagnostics Process
Interpreting Diagnostic LEDs
Front and Rear Panel System Controls and LEDs
Ethernet and Network Management Port LEDs
Managing Faults With ILOM
ILOM Troubleshooting Overview
Access the Service Processor (Oracle ILOM)
Display FRU Information With the
show
Command
Check for Faults Using the
show
faulty
Command
Check for Faults With the
fmadm
faulty
Command
Clear Faults With the
clear_fault_action
Property
Fault Management Command Examples
Service-Related ILOM Command Summary
Interpreting Log Files and System Messages
Check the Message Buffer
View the System Message Log Files
Using the Oracle Solaris Predictive Self-Healing Feature
Oracle Solaris Predictive Self-Healing Technology Overview
PSH-Detected Fault Example
Check for PSH-Detected Faults
Clear PSH-Detected Faults
Running POST
POST Overview
ILOM Properties that Affect POST Behavior
Configure How POST Runs
Run POST With Maximum Testing
Interpret POST Fault Messages
Clear POST-Detected Faults
POST Output Quick Reference
Managing Components With Automatic System Recovery Commands
Automatic System Recovery Overview
Display System Components
Disable System Components
Enable System Components
Checking if SunVTS Software Is Installed
SunVTS Overview
Check if SunVTS Software Is Installed
Preparing for Service
Safety Information
Tools Needed For Service
Find the Chassis Serial Number
Locate the Server
Understanding Component Replacement Categories
Hot Service, Replaceable by Customer
Cold Service, Replaceable by Customer
Cold Service, Replaceable by Authorized Service Personnel
Shut Down the Server
Removing Power From the System
Power Off the Server (Service Processor Command)
Power Off the Server (Power Button - Standby Mode)
Power Off the Server (Emergency Shutdown)
Remove Power From the Server
Positioning the System for Servicing
Extend the Server to the Maintenance Position
Release the CMA
Remove the Server From the Rack
Accessing Internal Components
Prevent ESD Damage
Remove the Server Top Cover
Filler Panels
Attaching Devices to the Server
Back Panel Connectors
Cable the Server
Servicing Hard Disk Drives
Hard Disk Drive Overview
Locate a Faulty Hard Disk Drive
Remove a Hard Disk Drive Filler Panel
Remove a Hard Disk Drive
Install a Hard Disk Drive
Install a Hard Disk Drive Filler Panel
Verify Hard Disk Drive Functionality
Servicing Fan Modules
Fan Module Overview
Locate a Faulty Fan Module
Remove a Fan Module
Install a Fan Module
Verify Fan Module Functionality
Servicing Power Supplies
Power Supply Overview
Locate a Faulty Power Supply
Remove a Power Supply
Install a Power Supply
Verify Power Supply Functionality
Servicing Memory Risers and DIMMs
About Memory Risers
Memory Risers Overview
Memory Riser Population Rules
Memory Riser FRU Names
About DIMMs
DIMM Population Rules
Supported Memory Configurations
DIMM FRU Names
DIMM Rank Classification Labels
Locate a Faulty DIMM (DIMM Fault Remind Button)
Locate a Faulty DIMM (
show faulty
Command)
Remove a Memory Riser
Install a Memory Riser
Remove a DIMM
Install a DIMM
Increase Server Memory With Additional DIMMs
Remove a Memory Riser Filler Panel
Install a Memory Riser Filler Panel
Verify DIMM Functionality
DIMM Configuration Error Messages
DIMM Configuration Errors—System Console
DIMM Configuration Errors—
show faulty
Command Output
DIMM Configuration Errors—
fmadm faulty
Output
Servicing DVD Drives
DVD Drive Overview
Remove a DVD Drive or Filler Panel
Install a DVD Drive or Filler Panel
Servicing the System Lithium Battery
System Battery Overview
Remove the System Battery
Install the System Battery
Servicing Expansion (PCIe) Cards
PCIe Card Configuration Rules
Remove a PCIe Card Filler Panel
Remove a PCIe Card
Install a PCIe Card
Cable an Internal SAS HBA PCIe Card
Install a PCIe Card Filler Panel
Servicing the Fan Board
Remove the Fan Board
Install the Fan Board
Verify Fan Board Functionality
Servicing the Motherboard
Motherboard Overview
Remove the Motherboard
Install the Motherboard
Reactivate RAID Volumes
Verify Motherboard Functionality
Servicing the Service Processor
Service Processor Firmware and Configuration
Remove the Service Processor
Install the Service Processor
Verify Service Processor Functionality
Servicing the Hard Disk Drive Backplane
Remove the Hard Disk Drive Backplane
Install the Hard Disk Drive Backplane
Verify Hard Disk Drive Backplane Functionality
Servicing the Power Supply Backplane
Remove the Power Supply Backplane
Install the Power Supply Backplane
Verify Power Supply Backplane Functionality
Returning the Server to Operation
Install the Top Cover
Return the Server to the Normal Rack Position
Connect Power Cords to the Server
Power On the Server
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