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Sun Blade X3-2B (formerly Sun Blade X6270 M3) Service Manual
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Document Information

Using This Documentation

Sun Blade X3-2B Model Name Change

Getting the Latest Firmware and Software

Documentation and Feedback

About This Documentation

Support and Training

Contributors

Change History

Service Manual Overview

About the Sun Blade X3-2B

Product Description

Front Panel Features

Front Panel LEDs and Buttons

Rear Panel Features

About the System Chassis

About Oracle ILOM

About the Chassis Monitoring Module (CMM)

Replaceable Server Module Components

Preparing the Sun Blade X3-2B for Service

Obtaining the Server Module Serial Number

Powering Off the Server Module

Performing ESD and Antistatic Prevention Measures

Set Up for ESD Prevention

Managing the Locate LED

Remove the Server Module from the Sun Blade Chassis

Remove the Server Module Top Cover

Removing or Inserting Filler Panels

About the Multi-port Cable

Attach a Dongle Cable

Servicing Sun Blade X3-2B Components

Servicing a Storage Drive (CRU)

Servicing DIMMs (CRU)

Replace the System Battery (CRU)

Servicing USB Flash Drives (CRU)

Servicing a Fabric Expansion Module (CRU)

Servicing a RAID Expansion Module (CRU)

Servicing Cables (CRU)

Remove the REM Storage Drive Cable

Install the REM Storage Drive Cable

Servicing a Processor and Heat Sink Assembly (FRU)

Servicing the Motherboard Assembly (FRU)

Returning Sun Blade X3-2B to Operation

Install the Server Module Top Cover

Install the Sun Blade X3-2B in the Chassis

Powering On the Server Module

Troubleshooting the Sun Blade X3-2B

Diagnosing Server Module Hardware Faults

Troubleshooting Using LED Status Indicators

Using the DIMM and Processor Test Circuit

Troubleshooting Server Module Power States

Firmware and Software Troubleshooting

BIOS Power-On Self-Test (POST) Checkpoints

About POST Code Checkpoint Memory Testing

Viewing POST Code Checkpoints

POST Code Checkpoint Reference

Getting Server Firmware and Software

Firmware and Software Updates

Firmware and Software Access Options

Available Software Release Packages

Accessing Firmware and Software

Installing Updates

Index

Install the REM Storage Drive Cable

Use this procedure with the REM storage drive cable removal procedure to replace an existing cable, or use this procedure for first-time installation of a REM card in the server.

  1. Prepare the server module for service.

    See Preparing the Sun Blade X3-2B for Service .

  2. If you are replacing an existing REM Storage Drive cable, do the following:
    1. Remove a REM Card
    2. Remove the REM Storage Drive Cable
  3. Connect the new REM Storage Drive cable to the connector at the front of the motherboard.

    Caution

    Caution - Do not insert the REM Storage Drive cable into the connector near CPU 1.



    image:An illustration showing how to install REM Storage Drive cables in a SAS Configuration.
  4. Carefully route and dress the cable through the server toward the rear connector as shown in the illustration below:

    The cable must be routed exactly as shown in the illustration.


    Caution

    Caution - Component damage. Do not deviate from the cable route. Ensure that the cable does not protrude above the server enclosure side walls and contact or interfere with the server top cover.



    image:An illustration showing how to route REM Storage Drive cables in a SAS Configuration.
  5. Connect the cable to the connector at the rear of the motherboard.
  6. Install the REM card.

    See Install a REM Card.

  7. Prepare the server module for operation.

    See Returning Sun Blade X3-2B to Operation .