How to Install the Service Processor Board

Before You Begin

• If you are replacing a SP board and have not yet removed the old one, see How to Remove the Service Processor Board.

• If you are installing a new SP board, be sure you have the appropriate system software release package as described in the “Before You Begin” section of How to Remove the Service Processor Board.

1. If necessary, prepare the server for service. See How to Prepare the Server for Service.
2. If necessary, remove the SP board. See How to Remove the Service Processor Board.
3. Position the new SP board so that the connector aligns with the motherboard connector and the white plastic standoffs.

   First seat the board on the front standoff.

4. To seat the SP board onto the front plastic standoff, gently push down on the board's front corner.
   
5. Pivot the SP board so that it seats into the plastic retainer that is attached to the motherboard handle.
6. Push the SP board down onto the rear plastic standoff.
7. Carefully press down on the rear edge of the SP board to seat its connector into the connector on the motherboard.
8. Prepare the server for operation. See How to Prepare the Server for Operation.
9. If the SP board is not the same board previously installed in the server, you must use the servicetool command to update FRU information. See Updating Field-Replaceable Unit Information.
10. Update the system with the BIOS/ILOM firmware package you downloaded earlier (see the “Before You Begin” information in How to Remove the Service Processor Board.

    This will ensure that both the BIOS and ILOM firmware (which are packaged and tested together) are at a supported level.

    For information about updating firmware, see Updating Firmware in Sun ILOM 3.0 Supplement for the Sun Fire X4640 Server.

See Also

• Identifying Components

• How to Remove the Service Processor Board