Important Information

C H A P T E R 1

This document provides late-breaking information for the following Oracle server modules:

Sun Blade T6320 server module - released in February 2008

Sun Blade T6320 G2 server module - released in July 2009

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:

http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=E19745-01

This chapter provides the following information:

Identifying Your Server Module Generation

Summary of New Features

Supported Versions of the Oracle Solaris OS, Firmware, and Patches

Required Oracle Solaris 10 OS Patches

Access OS, Patch, and Firmware Updates

Supported Chassis

Supported Modular Components

Online Documentation

Important Firmware Upgrade Required Prior to Mixing SAS-1 and SAS-2 Components

Identifying Your Server Module Generation

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:

Sun Blade T6320 server module

Sun Blade T6320 G2 server module

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:

Use the ILOM show command:

-> show /SYS product_name
 
  /SYS
    Properties:
        product_name = Sun Blade T6320 G2 Server Module  <===

Use the ALOM CMT showplatform command:

sc> showplatform
 
Sun Blade T6320 G2 Server Module   <===
Blade Serial Number: 1005LCB-091853002N
Chassis Serial Number: 0111APO-0741YT0214
   Slot Number: 8 . . .

2. In the output, check the product name.

Sun Blade T6320 Server Module - Indicates a first generation server module.

Sun Blade T6320 G2 Server Module - The G2 indicates a second generation server module.

Summary of New Features

The following latest technologies are supported by the Sun Blade T6320 server module and the Sun Blade T6320 G2 server module:

Oracle Solaris 10 9/10 OS

Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) 3.0 software

Oracle VM Server for SPARC 2.0 software

New Support for SAS-2 Components

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:

Sun Blade 6000 Storage Module M2 - provides SAS-2 storage to server modules in the Sun Blade 6000 modular system and supports storage zoning with the Sun Blade Zone Manager.

Sun Blade 6000 Virtualized Multi-Fabric 10GbE M2 Network Express Module - Provides two virtualized 10GbE shared uplinks, dedicated 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet ports for each server module, and SAS-2 switching capabilities.

Sun Blade 6000 Ethernet Switched NEM 24p 10GbE NEM - The Switched NEM supports connections to external devices through 10GbE SFP+ ports and QSFP ports.

Sun Storage 6 Gb/s SAS REM HBA - Provides eight serial connections to SAS/SATA devices.

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.

ILOM Remote Consoles (Remote KVMS)

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.

Keyboard

Video console display

Mouse device

Storage devices (USB)

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.

Supported Versions of the Oracle Solaris OS, Firmware, and Patches

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:

Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) firmware

OpenBoot firmware

POST firmware

Hypervisor firmware

VBSC firmware

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.

TABLE 1 Minimum and Suggested Versions of the OS, Firmware, and Software
	Sun Blade T6320 Server Module		Sun Blade T6320 G2 Server Module
	Suggested	Minimum	Suggested	Minimum
Oracle Solaris 10 OS release ^[1]	Solaris 10 9/10	Solaris 10 8/07 with required patches	Solaris 10 9/10	Solaris 10 8/07 with required patches
System Firmware version (Patch ID ^[2])	7.3.0c (145674-02 or later)	7.1.7.h (136933-10 or later)	7.3.0c (145674-02 or later)	7.2.2.f (139440-03 or later)
Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) software ^[3] version	ILOM 3.0.12.4.c	ILOM 2.0.4.27.g	ILOM 3.0.12.4.c	ILOM 3.0.3.20.f
Oracle VM Server for SPARC ^[4]	2.0	1.0.3	2.0	1.2
Chassis Management Module (CMM) ILOM firmware version	3.0.3.32	2.0.3.10	3.0.3.32	3.0.3.32

Required Oracle Solaris 10 OS Patches

The following tables list suggested and required patches for the Oracle Solaris 10 OS.

TABLE 2 Oracle Solaris 10 5/09 OS Patches (Suggested)
Patch ID or Build	Description
141414-02 (or later)	SunOS 5.10: kernel patch for Oracle Solaris 10 05/09
139928-02 (or later)	SunOS 5.10: `ehci`, `uhci`, `scsa2usb` and `hidparser` patch
142259-03 (or later)	Required for the Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS REM HBA.
143523-04 (or later)	Required for the Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS REM HBA.
141870-03 (or later)	Required for the Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS REM HBA.

TABLE 3 Oracle Solaris 10 10/08 OS Patches (Suggested)
Patch ID	Description
119254-58 (or later)	SunOS 5.10: Install and patch utilities patch
138866-01 (or later)	SunOS 5.10: `sharetab` patch
137137-09 (or later)	SunOS 5.10: kernel patch
138075-02 (or later)	SunOS 5.10: `mpt` driver patch
138394-01 (or later)	SunOS 5.10: `raidcfg` patch
138128-01 (or later)	SunOS 5.10: `ses` patch
138312-01 (or later)	SunOS 5.10: `usba` and `swapgeneric` patch
138282-01 (or later)	SunOS 5.10: SunFire T2000 `libprtdiag_psr` patch
138048-03 (or later)	SunOS 5.10: `nxge` driver patch
138381-01 (or later)	SunOS 5.10: `pcihp` patch
138082-01 (or later)	SunOS 5.10: `platform/sun4v/kernel/drv/sparcv9/ds_snmp` patch
137121-03 (or later)	SunOS 5.10: `e1000g` driver patch

TABLE 4 Oracle Solaris 10 5/08 OS Patches (Required)
Patch ID or Build	Description
119254-51 (or later)	SunOS 5.10: install and patch utilities patch
125891-01 (or later)	SunOS 5.10: `libc_psr_hwcap.so.1` patch
127755-01 (or later)	SunOS 5.10: Fault Manager patch
127127-11 (or later)	SunOS 5.10: kernel patch
118712-21 (or later)	SunOS 5.10: Sun XVR-100 graphics accelerator patch
120812-24 (or later)	Sun OpenGL for Oracle Solaris: OpenGL 1.5 patch for Oracle Solaris
125416-06 (or later)	SunOS 5.10: UFS utilities patch
128304-03 (or later)	SunOS 5.10: `ehci` and `scsa2usb` patch
141909-17 (or later)	SunOS 5.10: kernel patch

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:

https://support.oracle.com

2. Select the Patches & Updates tab.

3. Enter the patch number in the search field.

4. Click Search.

5. In the search results, click on the patch name.

6. Use available links to view the README file and to download the patch.

Supported Chassis

The following table lists the supported modular system chassis for these server modules:

Modular System Chassis	Supported Features
Sun Blade 6000 modular system with PCIe 2.x midplane Part number: 511-1298-xx	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.
Sun Blade 6000 modular system with PCIe 1.x midplane Part number: 501-7376-xx	The server module functions with the following requirements and limitations: PCIe EMs and NEMs connected to the SPARC T3-1B server module run at Gen1 speeds regardless of their Gen1 or Gen2 capabilities. Any SAS-1 NEMs installed in the chassis require a firmware upgrade. See Important Firmware Upgrade Required Prior to Mixing SAS-1 and SAS-2 Components. Storage devices on the server module that are connected to an on-board SAS-2 REM are supported and operate at SAS-2. On-board SAS-2 REMs cannot be connected to SAS-1 disk or storage modules.
Sun Blade 6048 Modular System chassis	The server module supports SAS-1 modular components.

Modular System Chassis

Supported Features

Sun Blade 6000 modular system with PCIe 2.x midplane

Part number: 511-1298-xx

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.

Sun Blade 6000 modular system with PCIe 1.x midplane

Part number: 501-7376-xx

The server module functions with the following requirements and limitations:

PCIe EMs and NEMs connected to the SPARC T3-1B server module run at Gen1 speeds regardless of their Gen1 or Gen2 capabilities.
Any SAS-1 NEMs installed in the chassis require a firmware upgrade. See Important Firmware Upgrade Required Prior to Mixing SAS-1 and SAS-2 Components.
Storage devices on the server module that are connected to an on-board SAS-2 REM are supported and operate at SAS-2.
On-board SAS-2 REMs cannot be connected to SAS-1 disk or storage modules.

Sun Blade 6048 Modular System chassis

The server module supports SAS-1 modular components.

Identify Your Chassis Midplane Version

This procedure identifies the version of the midplane in a Sun Blade 6000 modular system.

1. Log into CMM ILOM.

2. Type:

-> show /CH/MIDPLANE

3. View the fru_part_number field.

501-7376-xx identifies a PCIe 1.x type midplane.

511-1298-xx identifies a PCIe 2.x type midplane.

511-1487-xx identifies a PCIe 2.x type midplane that is installed in a
next-generation Sun Blade 6000 modular system (not supported)

For further details, refer to the Sun Blade 6000 Modular System Product Notes.

Supported Modular Components

TABLE 5 describes hardware features and products that are supported by the Sun Blade T6320 server module.

TABLE 5 Supported Hardware Components
Hardware Components	Sun Blade T6320 Server Module	Sun Blade T6320 G2 Server Module
FB-DIMM support	Single-ranked FB-DIMMs on modules with service processor v1 (Feb. 2008) Dual-ranked FB-DIMMs on modules with service processor v2 (Oct. 2008)	Dual-ranked FB-DIMMs
Supported console connectivity	Local graphics console	Local or remote ILOM console (rKVMS)
Network Express Modules (NEMs)
NEM X2073A-N - Sun Blade 6000 Ethernet Switched NEM 24p 10GbE	Requires: For SAS-2 functionality, the server module and NEM X2073A-N must be installed in a chassis with a PCIe 2.x midplane. See Supported Chassis. CMM Software Release 3.3 (CMM ILOM 3.0.12), or later For 10GbE network connectivity - FEM 4871A-Z.or FEM X4822A For storage connectivity - SG-SAS6-REM-Z. Note - For more details about requirements for this NEM, refer to the Sun Blade 6000 Ethernet Switched NEM 24p 10Gb Product Notes.	Requires: For SAS-2 functionality, the server module and NEM X2073A-N must be installed in a chassis with a PCIe 2.x midplane. See Supported Chassis. CMM Software Release 3.3 (CMM ILOM 3.0.12), or later For 10GbE network connectivity - FEM 4871A-Z.or FEM X4822A For storage connectivity - SG-SAS6-REM-Z. Note - For more details about requirements for this NEM, refer to the Sun Blade 6000 Ethernet Switched NEM 24p 10Gb Product Notes.
NEM X4338A - Sun Blade 6000 Virtualized Multi-Fabric 10GbE M2 Network Express Module	Requires: CMM Software Release 3.2.1 (CMM ILOM 3.0.10.15a), or later (For SAS2 storage connectivity) REM SG- or SGX- SAS6-REM-Z (For network connectivity) FEM X4835A Note - For FEM X4835A requirements, see FEM X4835A - in the left column of this table.	Requires: CMM Software Release 3.2.1 (CMM ILOM 3.0.10.15a), or later (For SAS2 storage connectivity) REM SG- or SGX- SAS6-REM-Z (For network connectivity) FEM X4835A Note - For FEM X4835A requirements, see FEM X4835A - in the left column of this table.
NEM X4238 - Sun Blade 6000 Virtualized NEM 10-port 1GbE, 4-port SAS, 2-port 10GbE	Requires: (For storage connectivity) REM X4601A or REM X4607A (For network connectivity) FEM X4835A Note - For FEM X4835A requirements, see FEM X4835A - in the left column of this table.	Requires: (For storage connectivity) REM X4607A (For network connectivity) FEM X4835A Note - For FEM X4835A requirements, see FEM X4835A - in the left column of this table.
NEM X4236A - Sun Blade 6000 Network Express Module (10x 1GbE pass-through ports, 4 miniSAS x4 ports, 10x 10GbE SFP+ ports)	Requires: (For storage connectivity) REM X4601A or REM X4607A (For network connectivity) FEM X4822A	Requires: (For storage connectivity) REM X4607A (For network connectivity) FEM X4822A
NEM X4212A - Sun Blade 6000 Multi-Fabric Network Express Module (10x 1GbE pass-through ports, 4 miniSAS x4 ports)	Requires: Oracle Solaris 10 5/08 OS (minimum) (For storage connectivity) REM X4601A or REM X4607A	Requires: Oracle Solaris 10 5/08 OS (minimum) (For storage connectivity) REM X4607A
NEM X4250A - Gigabit Ethernet (CU) 10-port Passthru Network Express Module	Supported	Supported
Storage Modules
Sun Blade 6000 Storage Module M2	Requires: REM SG- or SGX- SAS6-REM-Z NEM X4338A CMM Software Release 3.2.1 (CMM ILOM 3.0.10.15a), or later	Requires: REM SG- or SGX- SAS6-REM-Z NEM X4338A CMM Software Release 3.2.1 (CMM ILOM 3.0.10.15a), or later
Sun Blade 6000 disk module	Requires one of the following REMs: REM X4601A REM X4607A Also requires one of the following NEMs: NEM X4238A NEM X4236A NEM X4212A	Requires: REM X4607A Also requires one of the following NEMs: NEM X4238A NEM X4236A NEM X4212A
RAID Expansion Modules (REMs)
REM SGX-SAS6-REM-Z, REM SG-SAS6-REM-Z - Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS REM HBA	Requires: Oracle Solaris 10 10/09 OS Oracle Solaris 10 Patches; 142259-03 (or later), 143523-04 (or later), 141870-03 (or later) Prior to installation, update firmware on SAS1 components. See Important Firmware Upgrade Required Prior to Mixing SAS-1 and SAS-2 Components	Requires: Oracle Solaris 10 10/09 OS Oracle Solaris 10 Patches; 142259-03 (or later), 143523-04 (or later), 141870-03 (or later) Prior to installation, update firmware on SAS1 components. See Important Firmware Upgrade Required Prior to Mixing SAS-1 and SAS-2 Components
REM X4607A - Sun Blade G2 RAID 0/1 Expansion Module	Requires: LSI HBA FW 1.24.94 ^[5] (Patch ID 139419-02 or later) Patch ID 142259-03, or later	Requires: LSI HBA FW 1.24.94* (Patch ID 139419-02 or later) Patch ID 142259-03, or later
REM X4601A - T6320 RAID 0/1 Expansion Module	Requires: LSI HBA FW 1.24.93 ^[6] (patch 138445-03 or later)	Not supported
Fabric Expansion Modules (FEMs)
FEM X4835A - PCIe Pass-through Fabric Expansion Module	Supported 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.	Supported 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.
FEM X4822A - 10 Gb Pass-through Fabric Expansion Module	Supported	Supported
X4871A-Z - Dual 10GbE PCIe 2.0 FEM	Supported	Supported

Note - For the latest information on hardware component requirements, refer to the product notes for your component.

Online Documentation

TABLE 6 Online Documentation for Modular Components
Documented Hardware Components	URL
Oracle Product Documentation	`http://docs.oracle.com`
Sun Blade T6320 and Sun Blade T6320 G2 Server Modules	`http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=E19745`
Sun Blade 6000 Modular System chassis	`http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=E19938`
Sun Blade 6048 Modular System chassis	`http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=E19926`
Network Express Modules (NEMs)	`http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/documentation/oracle-blade-sys-190001.html`
Storage Modules	`http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/documentation/oracle-blade-sys-190001.html`
RAID Expansion Modules (REMs)	`http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/documentation/oracle-storage-networking-190061.html`
Fabric Expansion Modules (FEMs)	`http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=E19745` `http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=E19134`
PCIe Express Modules (PEMs)	Ethernet: `http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/documentation/oracle-net-sec-hw-190016.html` HBAs: `http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/documentation/oracle-storage-networking-190061.html`
RAID Documentation	Refer to the Sun SPARC Enterprise T5120 and T5220 Servers Administration Guide at: `http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=E19839`

Important Firmware Upgrade Required Prior to Mixing SAS-1 and SAS-2 Components

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

^{1 (TableFootnote) Some releases of the Oracle Solaris 10 OS require the installation of patches. See Required Oracle Solaris 10 OS Patches.}

^{2 (TableFootnote) The specified Patch ID provides you with the version of System Firmware listed with the Patch ID.}

^{3 (TableFootnote) ILOM is a component of the System Firmware. To upgrade your version of ILOM, you must upgrade your System Firmware.}

^{4 (TableFootnote) Oracle VM Server for SPARC was formerly called Logical Domains (LDoms) software.}

^{5 (TableFootnote) REM X4607A requires a minimum LSI HBA firmware version of 1.24.94 to support SATA hard drives and for connectivity to the Sun Blade 6000 disk module.}

^{6 (TableFootnote) REM X6401A requires a minimum LSI HBA firmware version of 1.24.93 to support SATA hard drives and for connectivity to the Sun Blade 6000 disk module.}