Install Additional FB-DIMMs

Before You Begin

Before you begin, see FB-DIMM Configuration Reference to familiarize yourself with FB-DIMM configuration guidelines.

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Caution  - Ensure that all power is removed from the server before installing FB‐DIMMs or damage to the FB-DIMMs might occur.

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Caution  - You must disconnect the power cables from the system before performing this procedure.

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1. Prepare the server for installing FB-DIMMs. See:
   • Power Off the Server
   • Disconnect Cables From the Server
   • Remove the Server From the Rack
   • Perform Antistatic Measures
   • Remove the Top Cover
2. Unpackage the replacement FB-DIMMs and place them on an antistatic mat.
3. Remove any filler panels from the FB-DIMM slots, if necessary.
4. Place the ejector tabs are in the open position.
5. Line up the FB-DIMM with the connector (Removing FB-DIMMs).

   Align the FB-DIMM notch with the key in the connector. This alignment ensures that the FB-DIMM is oriented correctly.

6. Push the FB-DIMM into the connector until the ejector tabs lock the FB-DIMM in place.

   If the FB-DIMM does not easily seat into the connector, verify that the orientation of the FB-DIMM is as shown in Removing FB-DIMMs. If the orientation is reversed, damage to the FB-DIMM might occur.

7. Repeat Step 4 through Step 6 until all FB-DIMMs are installed.
8. See Returning the Server to Operation to bring the server back online:
9. Perform the following steps to verify that there are no faults:
   1. Set the virtual keyswitch to diag so that POST will run in Service mode.

      -> set /SYS/keyswitch_state=Diag
      Set ???keyswitch_state' to ???Diag'
      

   2. Power cycle the system.

      -> stop /SYS
      Are you sure you want to stop /SYS (y/n)? y
      Stopping /SYS
      -> start /SYS
      Are you sure you want to start /SYS (y/n)? y
      Starting /SYS 
      

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      Note - The server takes about one minute to power off. The ILOM console does not indicate when the system is actually powered off.

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   3. Switch to the system console to view POST output.

      -> start /SYS/console
      

      Watch the POST output for possible fault messages. The following output is a sign that POST did not detect any faults:

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      0:0:0>INFO:
      0:0:0>    POST Passed all devices.
      0:0:0>POST:    Return to VBSC.
      0:0:0>Master set ACK for vbsc runpost command and spin...
      

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      Note - Depending on the configuration of ILOM POST variables and whether POST detected faults or not, the system might boot, or the system might remain at the ok prompt. If the system is at the ok prompt, type boot.

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   4. Return the virtual keyswitch to Normal mode.

      -> set /SYS keyswitch_state=Normal
      Set ???ketswitch_state' to ???Normal'