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Sun Fire X2270 Server Service Manual

820-5607-11



Contents

Preface

1. Sun Fire X2270 Server Overview

1.1 Features

1.2 Operating System and Software

1.2.1 Preinstalled Software

1.2.2 Supported Operating Systems

1.2.3 Tools & Drivers CD Software

1.2.4 System Management

1.3 Hardware System Overview

1.3.1 Front and Rear Panels

1.3.2 Internal Components

1.4 Powering On and Powering Off the Server

1.4.1 Applying Standby Power for Initial Service Processor Configuration

1.4.2 Powering On Main Power Mode

1.4.3 Shutting Down Main Power Mode

1.4.4 Clearing the CMOS

1.5 About the BIOS

1.5.1 BIOS Booting and Setup Considerations

1.5.1.1 Default BIOS Power-On Self-Test (POST) Events

1.5.1.2 BIOS POST F1 and F2 Errors

1.5.1.3 How BIOS POST Memory Testing Works

1.6 Customer-Orderable Components

2. Troubleshooting the Server and Restoring ILOM Defaults

2.1 Troubleshooting The Server

2.1.1 Sun Diagnostic Tools

2.1.2 Diagnostic Tool Documentation

2.2 Restoring ILOM Defaults

2.2.1 Accessing the Preboot Menu

Prerequisites for Accessing the Preboot Menu

2.2.1.1 Accessing the Preboot Menu

2.2.1.2 Editing the Preboot Menu for Remote Serial Access

2.2.2 Restoring the Factory Default ILOM Root Password

2.2.2.1 Restoring ILOM Root Password to Factory Default Using the Preboot Menu

2.2.3 Restoring ILOM Access to the Serial Console

2.2.3.1 Restoring Access to the Serial Console Using the Preboot Menu

2.2.4 Restoring the SP Firmware Image

2.2.4.1 Prerequisites for Restoring SP Firmware Using Preboot Menu

2.2.4.2 Special Recovery Considerations for Systems Running ILOM Firmware 2.0.2.18 or Later

2.2.4.3 Restoring the SP Firmware Image Using the Preboot Menu

2.2.5 Preboot Menu Command Summary

2.3 Getting Technical Assistance

3. Maintaining the Sun Fire X2270 Server

3.1 Tools and Supplies Needed

3.2 Installation Precautions

3.2.1 ESD Precautions

3.2.2 Preinstallation Instructions

3.2.3 Postinstallation Instructions

3.3 Powering Off the Server and Removing the Cover

3.4 Locations of Server Components

3.5 Component Replacement Procedures

3.5.1 Replacing the I/O Board

3.5.1.1 Removing the I/O Board

3.5.1.2 Installing the I/O Board

3.5.2 Replacing the PCIe Riser

3.5.2.1 Removing the PCIe Riser

3.5.2.2 Installing the PCIe Riser

3.5.3 Replacing the PCIe Card

3.5.3.1 Removing the PCIe Card

3.5.3.2 Installing the PCIe Card

3.5.4 Replacing a Removable Disk Drive and Carrier

3.5.4.1 Removing a Filler Panel

3.5.4.2 Removing a Removable Disk Drive and Carrier

3.5.4.3 Installing a Removable Disk Drive and Carrier

3.5.5 Replacing the Disk Drive Backplane Assembly

3.5.5.1 Removing the Disk Drive Backplane

3.5.5.2 Replacing the Disk Drive Backplane

3.5.6 Replacing a Fixed Disk Drive and Carrier

3.5.6.1 Removing a Filler Panel

3.5.6.2 Removing a Fixed Disk Drive and Carrier

3.5.6.3 Installing a Fixed Disk Drive and Carrier

3.5.7 Replacing the Air Duct

3.5.7.1 Removing the Air Duct

3.5.7.2 Installing the Air Duct

3.5.8 Replacing the Power Supply

3.5.8.1 Removing the Power Supply

3.5.8.2 Installing the Power Supply

3.5.9 Replacing a Blower Module

3.5.9.1 Removing a Blower Module

3.5.9.2 Installing a Blower Module

3.5.10 Replacing Memory Modules

3.5.10.1 DIMM Population Rules

3.5.10.2 Removing a DIMM

3.5.10.3 Installing a DIMM

3.5.10.4 Error Correction and Parity

3.5.11 Replacing Flash Memory Modules

3.5.11.1 Removing a Flash Memory Module

3.5.11.2 Installing a Flash Memory Module

3.5.12 Replacing the System Battery

3.5.12.1 Removing the System Battery

3.5.12.2 Installing the System Battery

3.5.13 Removing and Replacing the SP Module

3.5.13.1 Removing the SP Module

3.5.13.2 Installing the SP Module

3.5.14 Replacing a CPU and Heatsink

3.5.14.1 Removing a CPU and Heatsink

3.5.14.2 Installing a Replacement CPU

3.5.15 Installing a New CPU

3.5.16 Replacing Cables

3.5.16.1 Removing the SATA Cable Harness

3.5.16.2 Installing the SATA Cable Harness

3.5.16.3 Removing the I/O Cable

3.5.16.4 Installing the I/O Cable

3.5.16.5 Removing the HDD Power Harness (Fixed Disks Only)

3.5.16.6 Installing the HDD Power Harness

3.5.17 Motherboard

3.5.17.1 Removing the Motherboard

3.5.17.2 Installing the Motherboard

A. System Specifications

A.1 Physical Specifications

A.2 Power Specifications

A.3 Environmental Specifications

A.4 Serial Connector Pin Assignments

B. Using the Tools & Drivers CD

B.1 Tools & Drivers CD Contents

B.2 Updating BIOS and SP Firmware on Servers With an SP

B.2.1 ILOM CLI

B.2.1.1 Updating BIOS and ILOM SP Firmware Using the CLI

B.2.2 ILOM Web Interface

B.2.2.1 Updating BIOS and SP Firmware

B.3 Updating BIOS on Servers Without an SP

B.3.1 Before You Begin

B.3.2 Updating the BIOS Using a CD/DVD Drive

B.3.3 Updating the BIOS Using a USB Flash Drive

B.3.4 Updating the BIOS Using a PXE Server

B.3.4.1 Setting Up the Tools & Drivers CD Image on the PXE Server

B.3.4.2 Accessing the Tools & Drivers CD From the Target Sun Fire X2270 Server

B.4 Recovering the SP and BIOS Firmware

B.4.1 Recovering the SP and BIOS Firmware Using a CD/DVD Drive

B.4.2 Recovering the SP and BIOS Firmware Using a USB Flash Drive

C. Installing the Server Into a Rack With Optional Slide Rails

C.1 Disassembling the Slide Rails Before Installation

C.2 Installing the Mounting Brackets Onto the Server

C.3 Attaching the Slide Rail Assemblies to the Rack

C.4 Installing the Server Into the Slide Rail Assemblies

C.5 Verifying Operation of the Slide Rails

Index