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Using This Documentation

Product Notes

Related Documentation

Feedback

Support and Accessibility

Installation

Preparing for Installation

Installation Task Overview

Server Overview

Confirming Server Specifications

Shipping Kit Inventory List

Front Panel Components

Back Panel Components

Server Handling Precautions

ESD Precautions

Tools Needed for Installation

Optional Component Installation

Installing the Server

Rack Compatibility

Rack Cautions

Stabilize the Rack for Installation

Mounting the Server Into a 4-Post Rack

Mounting the Server Into a 2-Post Rack

Connecting the Server Cables

Cabling Requirements

Back Panel Connectors and Ports

Connect the SER MGT Cable

Connect the NET MGT Cable

Connect the Ethernet Network Cables

Connect Other Data Cables

Prepare the Power Cords

Assembling and Connecting DC Power Cords

Assemble the DC Input Power Cables

Connect the DC Input Power Cords to the Server

Powering On the Server for the First Time

Power On Task Overview

Oracle ILOM System Console Overview

Connect a Terminal or Emulator to the SER MGT Port

Power On the Server for the First Time

Oracle Solaris OS Configuration Parameters

Assigning a Static IP Address to the Service Processor

Identifying the Server Ports

USB Ports

Alarm Port

SER MGT Port

NET MGT Port

Gigabit-Ethernet Ports

Video Port

Administration

Understanding System Administration Resources

Oracle ILOM Overview

Platform-Specific ILOM Features

Oracle Solaris OS Overview

OpenBoot Overview

Oracle VM Server for SPARC Overview

Multipathing Software

Accessing the Server

Log In to ILOM

Log In to the System Console

Display the ok Prompt

Display the ILOM Prompt

Use a Local Graphics Monitor

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 ILOM

Reset the SP to Default Values

Configuring Hardware RAID

Hardware RAID Support

Prepare to Use the FCode Utility

FCode Utility Commands

Create a Hardware RAID Volume

Locate Device Paths

Changing Server Identification Information

Change Customer FRU Data 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 OBP 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 ASR

Display Server Components

Locate the Server

Updating the Firmware

Display the System Firmware Version

Update the Firmware

Display the OBP Version

Display the POST Version

Display the Hypervisor Version

Service

Identifying Components

Power Supply, Hard Drive, and Fan Module Locations

Top Cover, Filter Tray, and DVD Tray Locations

Motherboard, DIMMs, and PCI Board Locations

Detecting and Managing Faults

Diagnostics Overview

Diagnostics Process

Locating Components, Ports, and LEDs

Interpreting Diagnostic LEDs

Managing Faults (Oracle ILOM)

Interpreting Log Files and System Messages

Verifying Oracle VTS Installation

Managing Faults (POST)

Managing Faults (PSH)

Managing Components (ASR)

Preparing for Service

Safety Information

Find the Chassis Serial Number

Locate the Server

Component FRU Names and Service Links

Removing Power From the Server

Accessing Internal Components

Servicing the Air Filter

Remove the Air Filter

Install the Air Filter

Servicing Fan Modules

Fan Module LEDs

Locate a Faulty Fan Module

Remove a Fan Module

Install a Fan Module

Verify a Fan Module

Servicing Power Supplies

Power Supply LEDs

Locate a Faulty Power Supply

Remove a Power Supply

Install a Power Supply

Verify a Power Supply

Servicing Hard Drives

Hard Drive LEDs

Locate a Faulty Hard Drive

Remove a Hard Drive

Install a Hard Drive

Verify a Hard Drive

Servicing the Hard Drive Fan

Determine if the Hard Drive Fan Is Faulty

Remove the Hard Drive Fan

Install the Hard Drive Fan

Verify the Hard Drive Fan

Servicing the Hard Drive Backplane

Determine if the Hard Drive Backplane Is Faulty

Remove the Hard Drive Backplane

Install the Hard Drive Backplane

Verify the Hard Drive Backplane

Servicing the Power Distribution Board

Determine if the Power Distribution Board Is Faulty

Remove the Power Distribution Board

Install the Power Distribution Board

Verify the Power Distribution Board

Servicing the DVD Drive

Determine if the DVD Drive Is Faulty

Remove the DVD Drive

Install the DVD Drive

Verify the DVD Drive

Servicing the DVD Tray

Remove the DVD Tray

Install the DVD Tray

Servicing the LED Board

Determine if the LED Board Is Faulty

Remove the LED Board

Install the LED Board

Verify the LED Board

Servicing the Fan Board

Determine if the Fan Board Is Faulty

Remove the Fan Board

Install the Fan Board

Verify the Fan Board

Servicing the PCIe2 Mezzanine Board

Determine if the PCIe2 Mezzanine Board Is Faulty

Remove the PCIe2 Mezzanine Board

Install the PCIe2 Mezzanine Board

Verify the PCIe2 Mezzanine Board

Servicing the PCIe2 Riser Card

Locate a Faulty PCIe2 Riser Card

Remove a PCIe2 Riser Card

Install a PCIe2 Riser Card

Verify a PCIe2 Riser Card

Servicing PCIe2 Cards

Locate a Faulty PCIe2 Card

Remove a PCIe2 Card From the PCIe2 Mezzanine Board

Remove a PCIe2 Card From the PCIe2 Riser Card

Install a PCIe2 Card Into the PCIe2 Mezzanine Board

Install a PCIe2 Card Into the PCIe2 Riser Card

Install SAS Cable for Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe RAID HBA, Internal

Verify a PCIe2 Card

Servicing the Signal Interface Board

Determine if the Signal Interface Board Is Faulty

Remove the Signal Interface Board

Install the Signal Interface Board

Verify the Signal Interface Board

Servicing DIMMs

DIMM Configuration

DIMM LEDs

Locate a Faulty DIMM

Remove a DIMM

Install a DIMM

Verify a DIMM

Servicing the Battery

Determine if the Battery Is Faulty

Remove the Battery

Install the Battery

Verify the Battery

Servicing the SP

Determine if the SP Is Faulty

Remove the SP

Install the SP

Verify the SP

Servicing the ID PROM

Determine if the ID PROM Is Faulty

Remove the ID PROM

Install the ID PROM

Verify the ID PROM

Servicing the Motherboard

Determine if the Motherboard Is Faulty

Remove the Motherboard

Install the Motherboard

Verify the Motherboard

Returning the Server to Operation

Install the Top Cover

Connect Power Cords to the Server

Power On the Server (Oracle ILOM)

Power On the Server (Power Button)

Glossary

Index

Glossary

Numerics

A

ACPI

Advanced configuration and power interface.

ASR

Automatic system recovery.

AWG

American wire gauge.

B

BIOS

Basic input/output system.

BMC

Baseboard management controller.

C

CLI

Command-line interface.

CMA

Cable management arm, used to route and secure cables extending from the rear of the system.

CTS

Clear To Send.

D

DB-15

15-pin D-subminiature connector.

DDR3

Double-data rate three.

DHCP

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol.

DIMM

Dual in-line memory module.

DR

Dual-rank DIMM.

E

ECC

Error correction code.

EMI

Electromagnetic interference.

ESD

Electrostatic discharge.

G

GRUB

GNU grand unified bootloader. An open source boot loader.

H

HBA

Host bus adapter.

I

IME

Integrated mirror enhanced array.

IPMI

Intelligent platform management interface.

IS

Integrated striping array.

K

KVM

Keyboard, video, mouse. Refers to using a switch to enable sharing of one keyboard, one display, and one mouse with more than one computer.

L

LED

Light- emitting diode.

M

MAC or MAC address

Media access controller address.

N

NEBS

Network Equipment-Building Standards. Defined standards for equipment to be installed in a telecommunications central office. Telecordia maintains these standards and tests equipment for NEBS certification.

NET MGT

Network management port. After connecting a network cable to this NET MGT port, you can configure the system Oracle ILOM SP through this port.

NIC

Network interface card.

NTP

Network Time Protocol.

NVRAM

Nonvolatile random access memory.

O

OBP

OpenBoot Prom.

Oracle ILOM

Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager. Oracle ILOM firmware is preinstalled on a variety of Oracle systems. Oracle ILOM enables you to remotely manage your Oracle servers regardless of the state of the host system.

Oracle VTS

Oracle Validation Test Suite. Oracle VTS software is an Oracle hardware validation test based on the Solaris Operating System. The suite's multiple hardware diagnostic tests verify the functionality of most hardware controllers and devices for SPARC and x86 architecture based systems. Oracle VTS 7.0 is the first version of this software and supersedes the SunVTS suites.

Oracle VTS

Oracle Validation Test Suite. Oracle VTS software is an Oracle hardware validation test based on the Solaris Operating System. The suiteā€™s multiple hardware diagnostic tests verify the functionality of most hardware controllers and devices for SPARC and x86 architecture based systems. Oracle VTS 7.0 is the first version of this software and supersedes the SunVTS suites.

OS

Operating system.

OSP

Outside plant

OVM

Oracle VM Server for SPARC.

P

PCIe2

Peripheral Component Interconnect Express 2.0. Refers to cards or slots that support the PCI Express 2.0 specification.

PDB

Power distribution board.

POST

Power-on self-test.

PSH

Predictive self-healing.

PSU

Power supply unit.

PXE

Preboot execution environment.

Q

QSFP

Quad small form-factor pluggable.

R

RAID

Redundant array of independent disks.

RAS

Reliability, availability, and serviceability.

RIS

Remote installation services.

RPM

Rotations per minute.

RTS

Request To Send.

S

S.M.A.R.T.

Self-monitoring, analysis, and reporting technology.

SAS

Serial-attached SCSI.

SATA

Serial advanced technology attachment.

SCC

System configuration card.

SCSI

Small computer system interface.

SER MGT

Serial management port. The default port for system management, especially during the initial system configuration.

SFF

Small form factor.

SP

Service processor.

SR DIMM

Single-rank DIMM.

SSD

Solid-state drive.

SSH

Secure shell.

STP

Shielded twisted pair.

SunVTS

Sun Validation Test Suite. SunVTS software runs through version 6.x. The SunVTS software is superseded by the Oracle VTS 7.0 software.

T

TCG

Trusted Computing Group.

TPM

Trusted platform module. For more information, refer to the Microsoft Windows Trusted Platform Module Management documentation.

U

UI

User interface.

US NEC

United States National Electrical Code. A United States standard for the installation of electrical wiring and equipment.

USB

Universal serial bus.

UUID

Universal unique identifier.

V

VAC

Volts of alternating current.

VDC

Volts of direct (continuous) current.

VGA

Video graphics array.

VT-d

Virtualization technology for directed I/O.