Confirming Server Specifications
Optional Component Installation
Determine Correct Rackmount Hardware
Mark the Rackmounting Location
Install the Rackmount Hardware
Installing and Using the Shipping Bracket Assembly (Optional)
Front Panel Connectors and Ports
Rear Panel Connectors and Ports
Installing and Using the CMA (Optional)
Connect the Ethernet Network Cables
Powering On the Server for the First Time
Oracle ILOM System Console Overview
Connect a Terminal or Emulator to the SER MGT Port
Power On the Server for the First Time
Oracle Solaris OS Configuration Parameters
Assigning a Static IP Address to the Service Processor
Booting the Oracle Solaris Operating System
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
Interpreting Log Files and System Messages
Using Oracle Solaris Predictive Self-Healing
Find the Chassis Serial Number
Understanding Component Replacement Categories
Hot Service, Replacement by Customer
Cold Service, Replacement by Customer
Cold Service, Replacement by Authorized Service Personnel
Removing Power From the System
Power Off the Server (Service Processor Command)
Power Off the Server (Power Button - Graceful)
Power Off the Server (Emergency Shutdown)
Accessing Main Module Components
Processor Module Configuration Reference
Replacing a Faulty Processor Module
Install a New Processor Module
Verify Processor Module Functionality
Memory Fault Handling Overview
Understanding DIMM Configurations
Locate a Faulty DIMM Using the DIMM Fault Remind Button
Locate a Faulty DIMM Using the show faulty Command
Increase System Memory With Additional DIMMs
Hard Drive Hot-Pluggable Capabilities
Hard Drive Configuration Reference
Verify Hard Drive Functionality
Power Supply and AC Power Connector Configuration Reference
Power Supply and AC Power Connector LEDs
Verify Power Supply Functionality
Servicing RAID Expansion Modules
Remove the RAID Expansion Module
Install the RAID Expansion Module
Servicing the Service Processor
Locate a Faulty Service Processor
Verify Service Processor Functionality
Fan Module Configuration Reference
Verify Fan Module Functionality
Express Module Configuration Reference
Locate a Faulty Express Module
Verify Express Module Functionality
Locate a Faulty Rear I/O Module
Verify Rear I/O Module Functionality
Servicing the System Configuration PROM
System Configuration PROM Overview
Remove the System Configuration PROM
Install the System Configuration PROM
Servicing the Front I/O Assembly
Install the Front I/O Assembly
Servicing the Storage Backplane
Servicing the Main Module Motherboard
Main Module Motherboard Overview
Locate a Faulty Main Module Motherboard
Remove the Main Module Motherboard
Install the Main Module Motherboard
Verify Main Module Motherboard Functionality
Servicing the Rear Chassis Subassembly
Rear Chassis Subassembly Overview
Remove the Rear Chassis Subassembly
Install the Rear Chassis Subassembly
Returning the Server to Operation
Connect Power Cords to the Server
Power On the Server (start /SYS Command)
For your protection, observe the following safety precautions when setting up your equipment:
Follow all cautions and instructions marked on the equipment and described in the documentation shipped with your system.
Follow all cautions and instructions marked on the equipment and described in the SPARC T3-4 Server Safety and Compliance Guide.
Ensure that the voltage and frequency of your power source match the voltage and frequency inscribed on the equipment's electrical rating label.
Follow the electrostatic discharge safety practices as described in this section.
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. |
Electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices, such as the express modules, hard drives, and DIMMs require special handling.
![]() | Caution - Circuit boards and hard drives contain electronic components that are extremely sensitive to static electricity. Ordinary amounts of static electricity from clothing or the work environment can destroy the components located on these boards. Do not touch the components along their connector edges. |
![]() | Caution - You must disconnect all power supplies before servicing any of the components that are inside the chassis. |
Wear an antistatic wrist strap and use an antistatic mat when handling components such as hard drive assemblies, circuit boards, or express modules. When servicing or removing server components, attach an antistatic strap to your wrist and then to a metal area on the chassis. Following this practice equalizes the electrical potentials between you and the server.
Place ESD-sensitive components such as motherboards, memory, and other PCBs on an antistatic mat.