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Support and Accessibility

Installation

Preparing for the Installation

Installation Task Overview

Server Overview

Server Specifications

Front Panel Components

Front Panel System LEDs and Buttons

Rear Panel Components

Rear Panel System LEDs and Button

Server Handling Precautions

ESD Precautions

Tools Needed for Installation

Optional Component Installation

Installing the Server

Stabilize the Rack

Slide Rail Assembly Overview

Install the Screw-Mount Slide Rail Assemblies

Install the Snap-In Slide Rail Assemblies

Insert and Lock the Server in the Rack

Install the Cable Management Arm

Verify Correct Operation of the Slide Rails and the CMA

Connecting the Server Cables

Cabling Requirements

Connect the SER MGT Port Cable

Connect the NET MGT Port Cable

Connect the Ethernet Network Cables

Connect Other I/O Cables

Prepare the Power Cords

Cable Management Overview

Secure the Server Cables in the CMA

Powering On the Server For the First Time

Initial Power-On Tasks Overview

Oracle ILOM System Console Overview

Connect a Terminal or Emulator to the SER MGT Port

Power On the Server for the First Time

Verify System Functionality

Assign a Static IP Address to the Service Processor

Administration

Understanding System Administration Resources

Oracle ILOM Overview

Platform-Specific Oracle ILOM Features

Oracle Solaris OS Overview

OpenBoot Overview

Oracle VM Server for SPARC Overview

Multipathing Software

Hardware Management Pack Overview

Source for Downloading Hardware Management Pack Software

Hardware Management Pack Documentation

Accessing the Server

Log In to Oracle ILOM

Log In to the System Console

Display the ok Prompt

Display the Oracle ILOM -> Prompt

Use a Local Graphics Monitor

Oracle ILOM Remote Console

Controlling the Server

Power On the Server

Power Off the Server

Reset the Server From the Oracle Solaris OS

Reset the Server From Oracle ILOM

Reset the SP to Default Values

Configuring Hardware RAID

Hardware RAID Support

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

FCode Utility Commands

Create a Hardware RAID Volume

Hot Spare Drives in RAID Volumes (LSI)

Determining If a Drive Has Failed

RAID Drive Replacement Strategies

Locate Device Paths

Changing Server Identification Information

Change Customer FRUdata Information

Change System Identifier Information

Configuring Policy Settings

Specify Cooldown Mode

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

Configuring Network Addresses

SP Network Address Options

Disable or Re-Enable Network Access to the SP

Display the DHCP Server IP Address

Display the Host MAC Address

Using an In-band Connection to the SP

Configuring Boot Mode

Boot Mode Overview

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

Set the Boot Timeout Interval

Specify Behavior at Boot Timeout

Specify Behavior if Restart Fails

Specify Maximum Restart Attempts

Configuring Devices

Unconfigure a Device Manually

Reconfigure a Device Manually

Monitoring the Server

Monitoring Faults

Enabling Automatic System Recovery

Display Server Components

Locate the Server

Updating the Firmware

Display the Firmware Version

Update the Firmware

Display OpenBoot Version

Display POST Version

Identifying WWN-Designated SAS2 Devices

World Wide Name Syntax

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

Service

Identifying Server Components

Front Components

Rear Components

Infrastructure Boards in the SPARC T3-1 Server

Internal System Cables

Illustrated Parts Breakdown

Understanding Hard Drive Data Cable Routing

Detecting and Managing Faults

Diagnostics Overview

Diagnostics Process

Interpreting Diagnostic LEDs

Managing Faults (Oracle ILOM)

Understanding Fault Management Commands

Interpreting Log Files and System Messages

Checking if Oracle VTS Software Is Installed

Managing Faults (POST)

Managing Faults (PSH)

Managing Components (ASR)

Preparing for Service

Safety Information

Tools Needed for Service

Find the Chassis Serial Number

Locate the Server

Understanding Component Replacement Categories

Removing Power From the System

Positioning the System for Service

Accessing Internal Components

Servicing DIMMs

Memory Fault Handling Overview

Locate a Faulty DIMM Using the Remind Button

Identify Faulty DIMMs Using the show faulty Command

Remove a DIMM

Install a DIMM

Increase System Memory With Additional DIMMs

Verify DIMM Functionality

Memory Configuration Guidelines

Servicing HDDs

HDD Hot-Pluggable Capabilities

Hard Drive Slot Configuration Reference

Hard Drive LEDs

Remove a Hard Drive

Install a Hard Drive

Verify the Functionality of a Hard Drive

Servicing the DVD/USB Assembly

DVD/USB Assembly Overview

Remove the DVD/USB Assembly

Install the DVD/USB Assembly

Servicing the Power Supplies

Power Supply Hot-Swap Capabilities

Power Supply LEDs

Locate a Faulty Power Supply

Remove a Power Supply

Install a Power Supply

Verify the Functionality of a Power Supply

Remove or Install a Power Supply Filler Panel

Servicing the Power Distribution Board

Power Distribution Board Overview

Remove the Power Distribution Board

Install the Power Distribution Board

Servicing the Power Supply Backplane

Power Supply Backplane Overview

Remove the Power Supply Backplane

Install the Power Supply Backplane

Servicing the Connector Board

Connector Board Overview

Remove the Connector Board

Install the Connector Board

Servicing PCIe and PCIe/XAUI Risers

Remove a PCIe or PCIe/XAUI Riser

Install a PCIe or PCIe/XAUI Riser

Servicing PCIe Cards

PCIe Card Configuration Reference

Remove a PCIe or XAUI Card

Install a PCIe or XAUI Card

Servicing SAS PCIe RAID HBA Cards

Remove a SAS PCIe RAID HBA Card

Install a SAS PCIe RAID HBA Card

Servicing the Service Processor

Service Processor Overview

Remove the Service Processor

Install the Service Processor

Servicing the System Battery

Replace the System Battery

Verify the System Battery

Servicing Fan Modules

Fan Configuration Reference

Fan Module LEDs

Locate a Faulty Fan Module

Remove a Fan Module

Install a Fan Module

Servicing the Fan Power Board

Fan Power Board Overview

Remove the Fan Power Board

Install the Fan Power Board

Servicing the System Configuration PROM

System Configuration PROM Overview

Remove the System Configuration PROM

Install the System Configuration PROM

Verify the System Configuration PROM

Servicing the HDD Cage

Hard Drive Cage Overview

Remove the Hard Drive Cage

Install the Hard Drive Cage

Servicing the HDD Backplane

Hard Drive Backplane Overview

Remove the Hard Drive Backplane

Install the Hard Drive Backplane

Servicing the Front Panel Light Pipe Assemblies

Front Panel Light Pipe Assemblies Overview

Remove the Front Panel Light Pipe Assembly (Right or Left)

Install the Front Panel Light Pipe Assembly (Right or Left)

Servicing the Motherboard Assembly

Motherboard Servicing Overview

Remove the Motherboard Assembly

Install the Motherboard Assembly

Returning the Server to Operation

Install the Top Cover

Reinstall the Server in the Rack

Return the Server to the Normal Rack Position

Reconnect the Power Cords

Power On the Server (start /SYS Command)

Power On the Server (Power Button)

Glossary

Index

Hardware Management Pack Overview

The Sun Server Hardware Management Pack (HMP) from Oracle provides tools you can use to manage and configure Oracle servers from the host operating system. To use these tools, you must install the HMP software on your server. After installing the software, you will be able to perform the following server management tasks described in the following table.

Table 10 Hardware Management Pack -- Server Managment Tasks

Server Management Task From Host OS1
Hardware Management Pack Implementation
Tool
Monitor Oracle hardware with host IP address
Use the Hardware Management Agent and the associated Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) plug-ins at the operating-system level to enable in-band monitoring of your Oracle hardware. This in-band monitoring functionality enables you to use your host operating system IP address to monitor your Oracle servers without the need of connecting the Oracle ILOM management port to your network.
Host OS-level management tool
Monitor storage devices, including RAID arrays
Use the Server Storage Management Agent at the operating-system level to enable in-band monitoring of the storage devices configured on your Oracle servers. The Server Storage Management Agent provides an operating-system daemon that gathers information about your server’s storage devices, such as hard disk drives (HDDs) and RAID arrays, and sends this information to the Oracle ILOM service processor. The Storage Monitoring features in Oracle ILOM enable you to view and monitor the information provided by the Server Storage Management Agent. You can access the Storage Monitoring features in Oracle ILOM from the command-line interface (CLI).
Oracle ILOM 3.0 CLI Storage Monitoring features
Query, update, and validate firmware versions on supported SAS storage devices
Use the fwupdate CLI tool from the host operating system to query, update, and validate firmware versions on supported storage devices such as SAS host bus adapters (HBAs), embedded SAS storage controllers, LSI SAS storage expanders, and disk drives.
Host OS-level fwupdate CLI
Restore, set, and view Oracle ILOM configuration settings

Use the ilomconfig CLI tool from the host operating system to restore Oracle ILOM configuration settings,as well as to view and set Oracle ILOM properties associated with network management, clock configuration, and user management.
Host OS-level ilomconfig CLI
View or create RAID volumes on storage drives
Use the raidconfig CLI tool from the host operating system to view and create RAID volumes on storage drives that are attached to RAID controllers, including storage arrays.
Host OS-level raidconfig CLI
Use IPMItool to access and manage Oracle servers
Use the open source command-line IPMItool from the host operating system to access and manage your Oracle servers via the IPMI protocol.
Host OS-level command-line IMPItool

1Supported host operating systems include: Solaris, Linux, Windows, and VMware