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Important Information |
This document provides late-breaking information for the following Oracle server modules:
Note - To determine the version of your Sun Blade T6320 server module, see To Identify the Generation of Your Server Module. |
This document is for technicians, system administrators, authorized service providers, and users who have advanced experience troubleshooting and replacing hardware.
This document changes with the latest updates. Always obtain the latest version at:
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This chapter provides the following information:
In July 2009, a second generation of the Sun Blade T6320 server module was introduced, adding G2 to the product name. Today, the following server modules are available:
Note - Labels on the Sun Blade T6320 G2 server module only display Sun Blade T6320 server module. The G2 is only displayed in the software banner and in output from some commands. |
To properly install, configure, and manage your server module, and to understand the information in this document, you must know the generation of your Sun Blade T6230 server module. The following procedure explains how to make this distinction.
To Identify the Generation of Your Server Module |
1. From either the ILOM CLI or the ALOM CMT CLI, run one of the following commands:
2. In the output, check the product name.
The following latest technologies are supported by the Sun Blade T6320 server module and the Sun Blade T6320 G2 server module:
The following SAS-2 components are supported by Sun Blade T6320 server modules and Sun Blade T6320 G2 server modules that are installed in the Sun Blade 6000 modular system:
You must upgrade the firmware of your SAS-1 components (SAS-1 NEMs and disk modules) to a firmware version that supports SAS-1/SAS-2 coexistence. See Important Firmware Upgrade Required Prior to Mixing SAS-1 and SAS-2 Components.
Note - These SAS-2 components are not supported on server modules that are installed in the Sun Blade 6048 modular system. |
The Sun Blade T6320 G2 server module running ILOM 3.0 supports the use of ILOM remote consoles (remote KVMS) and supports serial console redirection.
ILOM Remote Console is a Java application that allows you to remotely redirect and control the following devices on the host server.
Remote management of these devices is commonly abbreviated rKVMS.
For instructions on using these features, refer to the Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) 3.0 Supplement for the Sun Blade T6340 Server Module.
Note - The ILOM Remote Console feature is only supported on the Sun Blade T6320 G2 server module. |
Your server module is preinstalled with System Firmware on the service processor. Depending on how the server was purchased, your server module might be preinstalled with the Oracle Solaris OS and patches. You can install the same or another supported version.
The System Firmware controls various aspects of the host and the service processor. The System Firmware comprises the following individual firmware components:
When you update the System Firmware, all of the individual firmware components are updated. You cannot update firmware components individually. See Access OS, Patch, and Firmware Updates.
To determine the minimum supported versions of the OS, firmware, and software for your server module, identify the generation of your server module and use TABLE 1. See To Identify the Generation of Your Server Module.
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The following tables list suggested and required patches for the Oracle Solaris 10 OS.
Sun OpenGL for Oracle Solaris: OpenGL 1.5 patch for Oracle Solaris |
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Note - Sun Update Connection Manager is not currently supported. |
Access OS, Patch, and Firmware Updates |
For the latest information about the OS, patches, and firmware updates perform the following steps.
1. log into My Oracle Support:
2. Select the Patches & Updates tab.
3. Enter the patch number in the search field.
5. In the search results, click on the patch name.
6. Use available links to view the README file and to download the patch.
The following table lists the supported modular system chassis for these server modules:
The server module supports SAS-1 and SAS-2 modular components. Gen2-capable PCIe EMs and NEMs connected to the SPARC T3-1B server module run at Gen2 speeds. Gen1-capable devices run at Gen1 speeds. Note - See Important Firmware Upgrade Required Prior to Mixing SAS-1 and SAS-2 Components. |
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The server module functions with the following requirements and limitations:
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Identify Your Chassis Midplane Version |
This procedure identifies the version of the midplane in a Sun Blade 6000 modular system.
3. View the fru_part_number field.
For further details, refer to the Sun Blade 6000 Modular System Product Notes.
TABLE 5 describes hardware features and products that are supported by the Sun Blade T6320 server module.
Note - For more details about requirements for this NEM, refer to the Sun Blade 6000 Ethernet Switched NEM 24p 10Gb Product Notes. |
Note - For more details about requirements for this NEM, refer to the Sun Blade 6000 Ethernet Switched NEM 24p 10Gb Product Notes. |
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Sun Blade 6000 Virtualized Multi-Fabric 10GbE M2 Network Express Module |
Note - For FEM X4835A requirements, see FEM X4835A - in the left column of this table. |
Note - For FEM X4835A requirements, see FEM X4835A - in the left column of this table. |
Sun Blade 6000 Virtualized NEM 10-port 1GbE, 4-port SAS, 2-port 10GbE |
Note - For FEM X4835A requirements, see FEM X4835A - in the left column of this table. |
Note - For FEM X4835A requirements, see FEM X4835A - in the left column of this table. |
Sun Blade 6000 Network Express Module (10x 1GbE pass-through ports, 4 miniSAS x4 ports, 10x 10GbE SFP+ ports) |
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Sun Blade 6000 Multi-Fabric Network Express Module (10x 1GbE pass-through ports, 4 miniSAS x4 ports) |
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Gigabit Ethernet (CU) 10-port Passthru Network Express Module |
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Prior to installation, update firmware on SAS1 components. See Important Firmware Upgrade Required Prior to Mixing SAS-1 and SAS-2 Components |
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There are revision dependencies for the server module SP System Firmware, motherboard firmware, and OS. Refer to the Sun Blade T63X0 PCIe Pass-Through Fabric Expansion Module User’s Guide. |
There are revision dependencies for the server module SP System Firmware, motherboard firmware, and OS. Refer to the Sun Blade T63X0 PCIe Pass-Through Fabric Expansion Module User’s Guide. |
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Note - For the latest information on hardware component requirements, refer to the product notes for your component. |
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Refer to the Sun SPARC Enterprise T5120 and T5220 Servers Administration Guide at: |
You must upgrade the firmware of your SAS-1 components (SAS-1 NEMs and disk modules) to a firmware version that supports SAS-1/SAS-2 coexistence.
This upgrade must be done before you insert a SAS-2 component into the chassis.
At a minimum, all SAS expanders for SAS-1 NEMs and Sun Blade 6000 Disk Modules must be upgraded to firmware revision 5.04.03 (or later). This firmware revision enables SAS-1/SAS-2 devices to coexist in the Sun Blade 6000 modular system chassis. Using older firmware revisions might result in SAS2 devices hanging.
Refer to the SAS-1/SAS-2 Compatibility Upgrade Guide for details on which devices require the upgrade, obtaining the firmware, and performing the upgrade. This guide is available at:
http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=E19745
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