Preparing for the Installation
Confirming Server Specifications
Optional Component Installation
Stabilize the Rack for Installation
Install Server Into the Slide Rail Assemblies
Verify Operation of Slide Rails and CMA
Rear Panel Connectors and Ports
Connect the Ethernet Network Cables
Connect the Network Module Cables
Powering On the Server for the First Time
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
Understanding System Administration Resources
Platform-Specific Oracle ILOM Features
Oracle VM Server for SPARC Overview
Hardware Management Pack Overview
Source for Downloading Hardware Management Pack Software
Hardware Management Pack Documentation
Display the Oracle ILOM -> Prompt
Reset the Server From the Oracle Solaris OS
Reset the Server From Oracle ILOM
Reset the SP to Default Values
Important Hardware RAID Guidelines
Disk Zones for SPARC T3-1 Servers With Sixteen-Disk Backplanes
Displaying Disk Zone Information
Enabling and Disabling Disk Zoning In the Field
Prepare to Use the FCode Utility
Hot Spare Drives in RAID Volumes (LSI)
Determining If a Drive Has Failed
RAID Drive Replacement Strategies
Changing Server Identification Information
Change Customer FRUdata Information
Change System Identifier Information
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
Disable or Re-Enable Network Access to the SP
Display the DHCP Server IP Address
Using an In-band Connection to the SP
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
Specify Behavior at Boot Timeout
Specify Behavior if Restart Fails
Specify Maximum Restart Attempts
Enabling Automatic System Recovery
Identifying WWN-Designated SAS2 Devices
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
Infrastructure Boards in the Server
Front and Rear Panel System Controls and LEDs
Ethernet and Network Management Port LEDs
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
View the System Message Log Files
Using the Oracle Solaris Predictive Self-Healing Feature
ILOM Properties that Affect POST Behavior
Managing Components With Automatic System Recovery Commands
Automatic System Recovery Overview
Checking if SunVTS Software Is Installed
Check if SunVTS Software Is Installed
Find the Chassis Serial Number
Understanding Component Replacement Categories
Removing Power From the System
Positioning the System for Servicing
Attaching Devices to the Server
Locate a Faulty Hard Disk Drive
Remove a Hard Disk Drive Filler Panel
Install a Hard Disk Drive Filler Panel
Verify Hard Disk Drive Functionality
Verify Fan Module Functionality
Verify Power Supply Functionality
Servicing Memory Risers and DIMMs
Locate a Faulty DIMM (DIMM Fault Remind Button)
Locate a Faulty DIMM (show faulty Command)
Increase Server Memory With Additional DIMMs
Remove a Memory Riser Filler Panel
Install a Memory Riser Filler Panel
DIMM Configuration Error Messages
Remove a DVD Drive or Filler Panel
Install a DVD Drive or Filler Panel
Servicing the System Lithium Battery
Servicing Expansion (PCIe) Cards
Remove a PCIe Card Filler Panel
Cable an Internal SAS HBA PCIe Card
Install a PCIe Card Filler Panel
Verify Fan Board Functionality
Verify Motherboard Functionality
Servicing the Service Processor
Service Processor Firmware and Configuration
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
Return the Server to the Normal Rack Position
The Oracle Solaris Predictive Self-Healing (PSH) technology enables the server to diagnose problems while the Oracle Solaris OS is running and mitigate many problems before they negatively affect operations.
The Oracle Solaris OS uses the Fault Manager daemon, fmd(1M), which starts at boot time and runs in the background to monitor the system. If a component generates an error, the daemon correlates the error with data from previous errors and other relevant information to diagnose the problem. Once diagnosed, the Fault Manager daemon assigns a Universal Unique Identifier (UUID) to the error. This value distinguishes this error across any set of systems.
When possible, the Fault Manager daemon initiates steps to self-heal the failed component and take the component offline. The daemon also logs the fault to the syslogd daemon and provides a fault notification with a message ID (MSGID). You can use the message ID to get additional information about the problem from the knowledge article database.
The PSH technology covers the following server components:
CPU
Memory
I/O subsystem
The PSH console message provides the following information about each detected fault:
Type
Severity
Description
Automated response
Impact
Suggested action for system administrator
If the PSH facility detects a faulty component, use the fmadm faulty command to display information about the fault. Alternatively, you can use the Oracle ILOM command show faulty for the same purpose.