Flash Module Architecture Overview
Energy Storage Module Overview
Perform ESD Prevention Measures
(Optional) Install Full-Height Bracket
Install the Card Into a System
FMod Alignment for Optimal Performance
(Optional) Using the SAS/SATA Controller as a Boot Device
SAS/SATA Controller as a Boot Device
Configure the SAS/SATA Controller as a Boot Device (SPARC Systems)
Configure the SAS/SATA Controller as a Boot Device (x86 Systems)
Replacing FMod Retention Clips
Monitoring ESM Lifespan Options
Sun Flash Accelerator F20 ESM Monitoring Utility
Oracle ILOM ESM Monitoring for SPARC T-Series Servers
XSCF ESM Monitoring for SPARC M Series Servers
Remove the ESM (Alternate Configuration)
Install the ESM (Alternate Configuration)
Update the FMod Firmware (Oracle Solaris OS)
Update the FMod Firmware (Windows and Linux OS)
Updating the SAS/SATA Controller Firmware
Update the SAS/SATA Controller Firmware (Oracle Solaris OS)
Update the SAS/SATA Controller Firmware (Linux OS)
For later-generation F20 cards (part number 511-1500-02 and 511-1275-04 or greater), ESM lifespan is automatically monitored by the Oracle ILOM system management firmware installed on your host. (ESM monitoring requires the minimum Oracle ILOM firmware version, see the supported firmware versions in the Sun Flash Accelerator F20 PCIe Product Notes.)
Oracle ILOM monitors ESMs by recording the system UPTIME for each installed F20 card, and then issues warning messages (to the event log and to the host Oracle Solaris syslog) as an ESM approaches the end of its year lifespan.
For example, one week before an ESM reaches its threshold, Oracle ILOM issues this warning message:
"/SYS/MB/RISER1/PCI4/F20CARD ESM is approaching its lifespan. Please schedule a replacement as soon as possible."
When an ESM reaches its threshold, Oracle ILOM issues this critical event message:
"/SYS/MB/RISER1/PCI4/F20CARD ESM has exceeded its lifespan. Please schedule a replacement as soon as possible."
Note - You can configure Oracle ILOM to send these alerts by email or SNMP trap. See your Oracle ILOM documentation for more information.
Service the ESM (F371-4650) as described in the Sun Flash Accelerator F20 PCIe User's Guide (820-7265).
Once you have replaced your ESM, use the following Oracle ILOM commands to remove the fault warnings and reset the F20 card UPTIME value to 0. For example:
Note - The path for the F20 card will vary based on the host server.
-> show /SYS/MB/RISER/PCIE2/F20CARD/UPTIME /SYS/MB/RISER/PCIE2/F20CARD/UPTIME Targets: Properties: type = Power Unit ipmi_name = PCIE2/F20/UP class = Threshold Sensor value = 768.000 Hours upper_nonrecov_threshold = 17500.000 Hours upper_critical_threshold = 17200.000 Hours upper_noncritical_threshold = 16800.000 Hours lower_noncritical_threshold = N/A lower_critical_threshold = N/A lower_nonrecov_threshold = N/A alarm_status = cleared Commands: cd show -> cd /SYS/MB/RISER0/PCIE3/F20CARD -> set clear_fault_action=true Are you sure you want to clear /SYS/MB/RISER/PCIE2/F20CARD (y/n)? y Set 'clear_fault_action' to 'true'
Use the following commands to locate the path to your card. Find the path in a line starting with “FRU”, similar to the example below.
-> start /SP/faultmgmt/shell Are you sure you want to start /SP/faultmgmt/shell (y/n)? y faultmgmtsp> fmadm faulty ... FRU : /SYS/MB/RISER0/PCIE3/F20CARD ...