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Using This Documentation

Product Notes

Related Documentation

Feedback

Support and Accessibility

Installation

Understanding the Server

Installation Task Overview

Server Overview

Front Panel Components

Rear Panel Components

Confirming Server and Site Specifications

Physical Specifications

Electrical Specifications

Input Power Information

Overcurrent Protection Requirements

DC Power Source, Power Connection, and Grounding Requirements

Environmental Requirements

Acoustic Noise Emissions

Airflow Clearance

Preparing for Installation

Shipping Kit

Handling Precautions

ESD Precautions

Tools Needed for Installation

Installing the Server

Optional Components

PCIe2 Expansion Slot Guidelines

Rack Compatibility

Rack Cautions

Stabilize the Rack

Mounting the Server Into a 4-Post Rack

Mounting the Server Into a 2-Post Rack

Connecting Cables

Cabling Requirements

Identifying Ports

Connecting Data and Management Cables

Powering On the Server for the First Time

Assemble the DC Power Cords

Prepare the Power Cords

Connect a Terminal or Emulator to the SER MGT Port

Power On the Server for the First Time

Oracle Solaris OS Configuration Parameters

Assign a Static IP Address to the SP

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 (Oracle ILOM)

Power Off the Server (Oracle ILOM)

Reset the Server (Oracle Solaris OS)

Reset the Server (Oracle ILOM)

Reset the SP to Default Values

Configuring Hardware RAID

Hardware RAID Support

Important Hardware RAID Guidelines

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 Data on FRU PROMs

Change System Identifier Information

Configuring Policy Settings

Specify Cooldown Mode

Restore the Host Power State at Restart

Specify the Host Power State at Restart

Disable or Re-Enable the Host Power-On Delay

Specify Parallel Boot of the SP and Host

Configure Host Behavior (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 IP Address of the SP

Display the Host MAC Address

Using an In-band Connection to the SP

Configuring Boot Mode

Boot Mode Overview

Configure the Host Boot Mode (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 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

Mapping WWN Values to Hard Drives (OBP probe-scsi-all Command)

Identify a Disk Slot Using prtconf (Oracle Solaris OS)

WWN Syntax in an OS Installation on an Individual Drive

WWN Syntax in an OS Installation on a RAID Volume

Service

Identifying Components

Power Supply, Hard Drive, and Rear Fan Module Locations

Motherboard, PCIe2 Cards, and SP Locations

Front Fans, Subchassis, Memory Riser, and DIMM Locations

Front Panel Components

Rear Panel Components

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 Is Installed

Managing Faults (POST)

Managing Faults (PSH)

Managing Components (ASR)

Preparing for Service

Safety Information

Tools Needed for Service

Filler Panels

Find the Server Serial Number

Locate the Server

Component Service Task Reference

Removing Power From the Server

Accessing Internal Components

Servicing the Air Filter

Remove the Air Filter

Install the Air Filter

Servicing Front Fan Modules

Front Fan Module LEDs

Locate a Faulty Front Fan Module

Remove a Front Fan Module

Install a Front Fan Module

Verify a Front Fan Module

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 DVD Drive

Determine if the DVD Drive Is Faulty

Remove the DVD Drive

Install the DVD Drive

Verify the DVD Drive

Servicing Power Supplies

Power Supply LEDs

Locate a Faulty Power Supply

Remove a Power Supply

Install a Power Supply

Verify a Power Supply

Servicing the Rear Fan Module

Rear Fan Module LEDs

Determine if the Rear Fan Module Is Faulty

Remove the Rear Fan Module

Install the Rear Fan Module

Verify the Rear Fan Module

Servicing Memory Risers

Memory Riser Configuration

Memory Riser LEDs

Locate a Faulty Memory Riser

Remove a Memory Riser

Install a Memory Riser

Verify a Memory Riser

Servicing DIMMs

DIMM Configuration

DIMM IDs

DIMM LEDs

Locate a Faulty DIMM (LEDs)

Locate a Faulty DIMM (Oracle ILOM)

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 PCIe2 Cards

Locate a Faulty PCIe2 Card

Remove a PCIe2 Card

Install a PCIe2 Card

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

Verify a PCIe2 Card

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 Subchassis

Remove the Subchassis

Install the Subchassis

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 Motherboard

Determine if the Motherboard Is Faulty

Remove the Motherboard

Install the Motherboard

Verify the Motherboard

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 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

Returning the Server to Operation

Install the Top Cover

Connect Power Cords

Power On the Server (Oracle ILOM)

Power On the Server (Power Button)

Glossary

Index

Numbers and Symbols

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

K

L

M

N

O

P

R

S

T

U

V

F

Fault Remind button
on memory riser, index iconDIMM LEDs
on motherboard
index iconMemory Riser LEDs
index iconDIMM LEDs
faulted
DIMMs, locating (LEDs), index iconLocate a Faulty DIMM (LEDs)
DIMMs, locating (Oracle ILOM), index iconLocate a Faulty DIMM (Oracle ILOM)
faults
bypassing, index iconEnabling Automatic System Recovery
clearing
index iconClear a Fault
index iconClear Faults (clear_fault_action Property)
index iconClear POST-Detected Faults
detecting, index iconDetecting and Managing Faults
discovering with ILOM, index iconDiscover Faults (Oracle ILOM)
discovering with POST, index iconDiscover Faults Using POST
displaying
index iconCheck for Faults (show faulty Command)
index iconCheck for Faults (fmadm faulty Command)
example, index iconUnderstanding Fault Management Commands
fmadm faulty command, index iconPower Supply Fault Example (fmadm faulty Command)
none, index iconNo Faults Detected Example
POST-detected, index iconPOST-Detected Fault Example (show faulty Command)
PSH-detected, index iconPSH-Detected Fault Example (show faulty Command)
show faulty command, index iconPower Supply Fault Example (show faulty Command)
handling, index iconMonitoring the Server
managing
index iconDetecting and Managing Faults
index iconManaging Faults (Oracle ILOM)
POST messages, index iconInterpret POST Fault Messages
PSH-detected
checking, index iconCheck for PSH-Detected Faults
clearing, index iconClear PSH-Detected Faults
example, index iconPSH-Detected Fault Example
faulty
battery, index iconDetermine if the Battery Is Faulty
DIMM
index iconLocate a Faulty DIMM (LEDs)
index iconLocate a Faulty DIMM (Oracle ILOM)
DVD drive, index iconDetermine if the DVD Drive Is Faulty
front fan module, index iconLocate a Faulty Front Fan Module
hard drive, index iconLocate a Faulty Hard Drive
hard drive backplane, index iconDetermine if the Hard Drive Backplane Is Faulty
ID PROM, index iconDetermine if the ID PROM Is Faulty
LED board, index iconDetermine if the LED Board Is Faulty
memory riser, index iconLocate a Faulty Memory Riser
motherboard, index iconDetermine if the Motherboard Is Faulty
PCIe2 card, index iconLocate a Faulty PCIe2 Card
power distribution board, index iconDetermine if the Power Distribution Board Is Faulty
power supply, index iconLocate a Faulty Power Supply
rear fan module, index iconDetermine if the Rear Fan Module Is Faulty
SP, index iconDetermine if the SP Is Faulty
FCode utility
commands, index iconFCode Utility Commands
RAID, index iconPrepare to Use the FCode Utility
filler panels, index iconFiller Panels
firmware, updating, index iconUpdate the Firmware
flowchart
diagnostic, index iconDiagnostics Process
POST, index iconOracle ILOM Properties That Affect POST Behavior
fmadm faulty command, index iconCheck for Faults (fmadm faulty Command)
fmadm repair command, index iconClear PSH-Detected Faults
fmdump command, index iconCheck for PSH-Detected Faults
front fan module
adding, index iconInstall a Front Fan Module
installing, index iconInstall a Front Fan Module
locating faulty, index iconLocate a Faulty Front Fan Module
locations, index iconFront Fans, Subchassis, Memory Riser, and DIMM Locations
removing, index iconRemove a Front Fan Module
resetting, index iconVerify a Front Fan Module
servicing, index iconServicing Front Fan Modules
status LEDs, index iconFront Fan Module LEDs
verifying, index iconVerify a Front Fan Module
front panel components, index iconFront Panel Components
FRU
illustration
index iconPower Supply, Hard Drive, and Rear Fan Module Locations
index iconMotherboard, PCIe2 Cards, and SP Locations
index iconFront Fans, Subchassis, Memory Riser, and DIMM Locations
information, index iconDisplay FRU Information (show Command)
service procedures, index iconComponent Service Task Reference
values, index iconComponent Service Task Reference
FRU data, changing, index iconChange Customer Data on FRU PROMs