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Related Documentation

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Installation

Confirming Server and Site Specifications

Server Overview

Front Panel Components

Front Panel System LEDs and Buttons

Rear Panel Components

Rear Panel System LED and Button

Confirming Specifications

Preparing for Installation

Shipping Kit Inventory List

Handling Precautions

ESD Precautions

Tools Needed for Installation

Installing the Server

Rack Compatibility

Stabilize the Rack

Installing Slide Rails

Install the Server

(Optional) Installing the CMA

Verify Correct Operation of the Slide Rails and the CMA

Connecting Cables

Cabling Requirements

Identifying Ports

Connecting Data and Management Ports

Secure Cables in the CMA

Powering On the Server for the First Time

Oracle ILOM System Console

Connect a Terminal or Emulator to the SER MGT Port

Power On the Server for the First Time

Verify Functionality

Assigning 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 Server Components

Front Components

Rear Components

Infrastructure Boards in the SPARC T4-1 Server

Internal System Cables

Illustrated Parts Breakdown

Understanding Hard Drive Data Cable Routing

Detecting and Managing Faults

Diagnostics Overview

Diagnostics Process

Interpreting Diagnostic LEDs

Memory Fault Handling Overview

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

About DIMMs

Locate a Faulty DIMM (DIMM Fault Remind Button)

Locate a Faulty DIMM (show faulty Command)

Remove a DIMM

Install a DIMM

Increase System Memory With Additional DIMMs

Verify DIMM Functionality

DIMM Configuration Error Messages

Servicing Hard Drives

Hard Drive 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

Replace 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

Glossary

A

ANSI SIS

American National Standards Institute Status Indicator Standard.

ASF

Alert standard format (Netra products only).

ASR

Automatic system recovery.

AWG

American wire gauge.

B

blade

Generic term for server modules and storage modules. See server module and storage module.

blade server

Server module. See server module.

BMC

Baseboard management controller.

BOB

Memory buffer on board.

C

chassis

For servers, refers to the server enclosure. For server modules, refers to the modular system enclosure.

CMA

Cable management arm.

CMM

Chassis monitoring module. The CMM is the service processor in the modular system. Oracle ILOM runs on the CMM, providing lights out management of the components in the modular system chassis. See Modular system and Oracle ILOM.

CMM Oracle ILOM

Oracle ILOM that runs on the CMM. See Oracle ILOM.

CMP

Chip multiprocessor.

D

DHCP

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol.

disk module or disk blade

Interchangeable terms for storage module. See storage module.

DTE

Data terminal equipment.

E

EIA

Electronics Industries Alliance.

ESD

Electrostatic discharge.

F

FEM

Fabric expansion module. FEMs enable server modules to use the 10GbE connections provided by certain NEMs. See NEM.

FRU

Field-replaceable unit.

H

HBA

Host bus adapter.

host

The part of the server or server module with the CPU and other hardware that runs the Oracle Solaris OS and other applications. The term host is used to distinguish the primary computer from the SP. See SP.

I

ID PROM

Chip that contains system information for the server or server module.

IP

Internet Protocol.

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

LwA

Sound power level.

M

MAC

Machine access code.

MAC address

Media access controller address.

Modular system

The rackmountable chassis that holds server modules, storage modules, NEMs, and PCI EMs. The modular system provides Oracle ILOM through its CMM.

MSGID

Message identifier.

N

name space

Top-level Oracle ILOM CMM target.

NEBS

Network Equipment-Building System (Netra products only).

NEM

Network express module. NEMs provide 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet, 10GbE Ethernet ports, and SAS connectivity to storage modules.

NET MGT

Network management port. An Ethernet port on the server SP, the server module SP, and the CMM.

NIC

Network interface card or controller.

NMI

Nonmaskable interrupt.

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 Solaris OS

Oracle Solaris operating system.

P

PCI

Peripheral component interconnect.

PCI EM

PCIe ExpressModule. Modular components that are based on the PCI Express industry-standard form factor and offer I/O features such as Gigabit Ethernet and Fibre Channel.

POST

Power-on self-test.

PROM

Programmable read-only memory.

PSH

Predictive self healing.

Q

QSFP

Quad small form-factor pluggable.

R

REM

RAID expansion module. Sometimes referred to as an HBA See HBA. Supports the creation of RAID volumes on drives.

S

SAS

Serial attached SCSI.

SCC

System configuration chip.

SER MGT

Serial management port. A serial port on the server SP, the server module SP, and the CMM.

server module

Modular component that provides the main compute resources (CPU and memory) in a modular system. Server modules might also have onboard storage and connectors that hold REMs and FEMs.

SP

Service processor. In the server or server module, the SP is a card with its own OS. The SP processes Oracle ILOM commands providing lights out management control of the host. See host.

SSD

Solid-state drive.

SSH

Secure shell.

storage module

Modular component that provides computing storage to the server modules.

T

TIA

Telecommunications Industry Association (Netra products only).

Tma

Maximum ambient temperature.

U

UCP

Universal connector port.

UI

User interface.

UL

Underwriters Laboratory Inc.

US. NEC

United States National Electrical Code.

UTC

Coordinated Universal Time.

UUID

Universal unique identifier.

W

WWN

World wide name. A unique number that identifies a SAS target.