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Using This Documentation

Product Notes

Related Documentation

Feedback

Access to Oracle Support

Installation

Understanding the Server

Installation Task Overview

Server Overview

System Status LEDs

Front Components

Rear Components

Understanding the Hardware Architecture

Understanding the Firmware and Software Environment

Preparing the Site

Site Preparation Checklist

General Installation Site Guidelines

Reviewing the Physical Specifications

Reviewing the Power Requirements

Preparing for Cooling

Preparing the Unloading Route and Unpacking Area

Planning Network Addresses

Preparing for Installation

Handling Precautions

ESD Precautions

Oracle Safety Information

Equipment Needed for Installation

Attach an Antistatic Wrist Strap

Installing the Server

Confirm the Site Preparation

Receive the Server

Unpack the Server

Moving the Server

Stabilizing the Server

Optional Component Installation

Connecting the Front SP Cables

Connect the SP Cables

Securing the SP Cables

Connecting the Rear Power Cords and Data Cables

Rear Cable Routing Options

Maximum Cable Connections

Cable Management Devices

Prepare the Cable Routing Brackets

Connect the Power Cords

Secure the Power Cords

Connect the EMS Network Cables

Connect Other Data Cables

Managing Data Cables

Powering On the Server for the First Time

Installed Software

Inspect the Power Cords

Dual-Redundant SPs

Connect Terminals or Emulators to the SP SER MGT Ports

Switch On the Facility Circuit Breakers

Log In to the Active SP

Set Oracle ILOM Network Addresses

Set the Altitude of the Server

Power On the Server

Oracle Solaris OS Configuration Parameters

Additional Software Configuration and Testing

Administration

Understanding the System Architecture

Architectural Overview

PDomain Types

Understanding PCIe Device Root Complexes

Understanding EMS SAS Paths to the Internal Drives

Understanding Internal Drive Device Paths

Understanding Network Port Device Paths

Understanding Configuration Guidelines

Understanding System Administration Resources

Oracle ILOM Overview

Understanding Platform-Specific Oracle ILOM Features

Oracle Solaris OS Overview

OpenBoot Overview

Oracle VM Server for SPARC Overview

Multipathing Software Overview

Oracle ILOM Remote System Console Plus Overview

Oracle Hardware Management Pack Overview

Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center

Time Synchronization and NTP Service

SNMP Service

Multi-Domain Extensions to ILOM MIBs

Active Directory

LDAP/SSL

Accessing the Server

Establish a Network Management Connection to Oracle ILOM

Logging In to Oracle ILOM

Log Out of Oracle ILOM

Switch Between the Oracle ILOM CLI and the System Console on a Host

Accessing the ok Prompt

Redirecting KVMS Devices

Controlling the Server, Domains, and Devices

Controlling the Power State

Resetting the Server, SP, or Domains

Managing the Server's Boot Behavior

Booting and Shutting Down the OS

Configuring Oracle ILOM User Accounts and Roles

Managing User Accounts

Managing User Authentication

Configuring the SP Network

Network Resources Overview

Record Network Parameter Values

Configure SP Network Settings

Viewing the Network Configuration

Administering SPs

Managing IP Addresses

Display the MAC Address

Configuring Domain Components

Configuring Physical Domains

Administering DCUs

Administering CMUs, CMPs, and DIMMs

Administering IOUs and PCIe Device Root Complexes

Identifying Domain-Level Commands

Monitoring the Server

Locating the Server

Obtain the Server Serial Number

Viewing Server and Component Information

Monitoring Faults

Updating the Firmware

Display the Firmware Version

Firmware Update Overview

Update the Firmware

XSCF and Oracle ILOM Command Comparison

Identifying SP Configuration and Administration Commands

Identifying Domain Administration Commands

Service

Identifying Components

Identifying Front Components

Identifying Rear Components

Side Panels

Identifying Internal Components

Understanding Scalability

Understanding Cooling Zones

Component Service Task Reference

Detecting and Managing Faults

Diagnostic Overview

Managing Faults

Interpreting Log Files and System Messages

Configuring POST

Interpreting LEDs

Preparing for Service

Service Sequence

Safety Information

Tools for Service

Torque Reference

Filler Panels

Find the Server Serial Number

Locate the Component

Power Off a PDomain

Removing Power From the Server

Servicing Cabinet Doors

Remove the Door

Install the Door

Servicing Side Panels

Remove Side Panels

Install Side Panels

Servicing Trim Panels and the Kick Plate

Trim Panel Service Preparation

Remove the Trim Panels

Install Trim Panels

Remove the Kick Plate

Install the Kick Plate

Servicing Power Supplies

Power Supply Configuration

Power Supply LEDs

Remove a Power Supply

Install a Power Supply

Servicing PSDBs

PSDB LEDs

Remove a PSDB

Install a PSDB

Servicing Fan Modules

Fan Module Configuration

Fan Module LEDs

Remove a Fan Module

Install a Fan Module

Servicing SSBs

SSB Configuration

SSB LEDs

Remove an SSB

Install an SSB

Servicing Clock Boards

Clock Board Configuration

Clock Board LEDs

Display the Clock Board Type

Remove a Clock Board

Install a Clock Board

Servicing Service Processors

Service Processor LEDs

Check a Service Processor Battery

Remove a Service Processor

Replace a Service Processor Battery

Install a Service Processor

Servicing I/O Switch Boards

I/O Switch Board Configuration

I/O Switch Board LEDs

Remove an I/O Switch Board

Install an I/O Switch Board

Servicing Cable Management Assemblies

Remove a Cable Management Assembly

Install a Cable Management Assembly

Servicing I/O Cards

Understanding I/O Card Slot Configuration

Understanding I/O Card Slot Device Paths and FRU Paths

Sun Flash Accelerator F40 and F80 PCIe Cards

PCIe Hot-Plug Carrier LEDs

Locate an I/O Card in the Server

Locate a Faulty I/O Card

Prepare an I/O Card For Removal

Remove an I/O Card From the Server

Remove an I/O Card From a Carrier

Install an I/O Card in a Carrier

Install an I/O Card in the Server

Remove a Filler Panel From the Server

Remove a Filler Panel From a Carrier

Install a Filler Panel in a Carrier

Install a Filler Panel in the Server

Verify an I/O Card

Relocate a Sun Flash Accelerator F40 PCIe Card

Servicing EMSs

Understanding EMS Configurations

EMS General Status LEDs

EMS Network Port LEDs

Determine Hard Drive Cage and EMS Part Numbers

Remove an EMS

Install an EMS

Servicing HDDs, SSDs, and Drive Filler Panels

Understanding HDD and SSD Slot Configurations

HDD LEDs

SSD LEDs

Locate a Drive

Removing an HDD

Install an HDD

Removing an SSD

Install an SSD

Remove a Drive Filler Panel

Install a Drive Filler Panel

Servicing SPPs

SPP Configuration

SPP LEDs

Check an SPP Battery

Remove an SPP

Replace an SPP Battery

Install an SPP

Servicing CMUs

CMU Configuration

CMU Upgrades in a SPARC M5-32 Server

CMU LEDs

Display General CMU Information

Display the CMU Quantity and Type

Unpacking and Inspecting a CMU

Remove a CMU

Install a CMU

Repack a CMU for Shipping

Remove a CMU Filler Panel

Install a CMU Filler Panel

Servicing DIMMs

Memory Configuration

DIMM FRU Names

Locate a Faulty DIMM

DIMM Fault Remind Button

Remove a DIMM

Install a DIMM

Move DIMMs to a New CMU

Servicing the Front LED Panel

Front LED Panel LEDs

Remove the Front LED Panel

Install the Front LED Panel

Servicing the Front Filler Panel

Remove the Front Filler Panel

Install the Front Filler Panel

Servicing Fan Cages

Fan Cage Configuration

Remove the Upper Fan Cage

Install the Upper Fan Cage

Remove the Lower Fan Cage

Install the Lower Fan Cage

Servicing a Cabled Lower Bus Bar Assembly

Remove a Cabled Lower Bus Bar Assembly

Install a Cabled Lower Bus Bar Assembly

Servicing the Scalability Card Cage

Remove the Scalability Card Cage

Install the Scalability Card Cage

Servicing the Scalability Fans Cable

Remove the Scalability Fans Cable

Install the Scalability Fans Cable

Servicing the Power System Cage

Remove the Power System Cage

Install the Power System Cage

Servicing Bus Bars

Bus Bar Configuration

Prepare to Replace Crown Clips on a Bus Bar

Replace Crown Clips

Return the Server to Operation

Servicing AC Power Cords

AC Power Cord Configuration

Remove an AC Power Cord

Install an AC Power Cord

Servicing AC Input Filters

AC Input Filter Configuration

Remove an AC Input Filter

Install an AC Input Filter

Disconnect AC Input Filters

Reconnect AC Input Filters

Servicing the Rear LED Panel

Rear LED Panel LEDs

Remove the Rear LED Panel

Install the Rear LED Panel

Servicing IOUs

Remove an IOU

Install an IOU

Servicing an I/O Power Cable Assembly

Remove an I/O Power Cable Assembly

Install an I/O Power Cable Assembly

Servicing Hard Drive Cages

Hard Drive Cage Configuration

Remove a Hard Drive Cage

Install a Hard Drive Cage

Servicing the Scalability Assembly

Remove the Scalability Assembly

Install the Scalability Assembly

Servicing the Fan Power Cable

Remove the Fan Power Cable

Install the Fan Power Cable

Servicing the Power System Cage to Scalability Assembly Cable

Remove the Power System Cage to Scalability Assembly Cable

Install the Power System Cage to Scalability Assembly Cable

Servicing the PSDB to Scalability Midplane Cable

Remove the PSDB to Scalability Midplane Cable

Install the PSDB to Scalability Midplane Cable

Servicing the Internal Link to Front LED Panel Cable

Remove the Internal Link Cable for the Front LED Panel

Install the Internal Link Cable for the Front LED Panel

Servicing the Rear LED Panel Cable

Remove the Rear LED Panel Cable

Install the Rear LED Panel Cable

Servicing Midplane Power Cables

Prepare to Remove a Midplane Power Cable

Remove a Midplane Power Cable

Install a Midplane Power Cable

Servicing the I/O Data Cable Assembly

Remove an I/O Data Cable Assembly

Install an I/O Data Cable Assembly

Servicing the Midplane

Inspect the Replacement Kit

Prepare to Remove the Midplane

Remove the Midplane

Install the Midplane

Reassemble the Server

Prepare the Old Midplane for Return

Returning the Server to Operation

Return to Operation Sequence

Reconnect AC Power to the Server

Restart the Server

Reset the Server

Reset Service Processors

Reset a PDomain

Restart a PDomain

Return a Component to Oracle

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RAID support, index iconUnsupported Oracle OS Features
raised floor
access route, index iconAccess Route Guidelines
cable cutout, index iconMounting Holes and Cable Routing Floor Cutout Specifications
cooling, index iconCooling Airflow From Perforated Floor Tiles
mounting brackets, index iconInstall the Mounting Brackets
server load, index iconRaised Floor Weight Considerations
weight considerations, index iconRaised Floor Weight Considerations
ramp, moving server up or down, index iconMove Server Up or Down a Ramp
rear component identification, index iconIdentifying Rear Components
rear LED panel
described, index iconSystem Status LEDs
installing, index iconInstall the Rear LED Panel
LEDs, index iconRear LED Panel LEDs
location, index iconRear Components
removing, index iconRemove the Rear LED Panel
servicing, index iconServicing the Rear LED Panel
rear LED panel cable
installing, index iconInstall the Rear LED Panel Cable
removing, index iconRemove the Rear LED Panel Cable
servicing, index iconServicing the Rear LED Panel Cable
receptacle, facility power, index iconFacility Power Receptacles
reconfiguring
DCU assignment, index iconMigrate DCUs to a New PDomain (CLI)
I/O paths, index iconManage I/O Path Reconfiguration Settings
relative humidity, index iconEnvironmental Requirements
remote redirection with KVMS, index iconRedirecting KVMS Devices
Remote System Console Plus, connecting to, index iconConnect to Oracle ILOM Remote System Console Plus
removing
AC input filter, index iconRemove an AC Input Filter
AC power cord, index iconRemove an AC Power Cord
cabinet door, index iconRemove the Door
cable management assembly, index iconRemove a Cable Management Assembly
CMU
index iconRemove a CMU
index iconRemove a CMU Filler Panel
CMU filler panel
index iconRemove a CMU
index iconRemove a CMU Filler Panel
DIMM, index iconRemove a DIMM
door, index iconRemove the Door
EMS, index iconRemove an EMS
fan module, index iconRemove a Fan Module
fan power cable, index iconRemove the Fan Power Cable
front filler panel, index iconRemove the Front Filler Panel
front LED panel, index iconRemove the Front LED Panel
hard drive, index iconRemoving an HDD
hard drive cage, index iconRemove a Hard Drive Cage
HDD or SSD filler panel, index iconRemove a Drive Filler Panel
I/O card filler panel from PCIe hot-plug carrier, index iconRemove a Filler Panel From a Carrier
I/O card filler panel from server, index iconRemove a Filler Panel From the Server
I/O card from PCIe hot-plug carrier, index iconRemove an I/O Card From a Carrier
I/O card from server, index iconRemove an I/O Card From the Server
I/O data cable, index iconRemove an I/O Data Cable Assembly
I/O power cable assembly
index iconRemove a Cabled Lower Bus Bar Assembly
index iconRemove an I/O Power Cable Assembly
I/O switch board, index iconRemove an I/O Switch Board
internal link to front LED panel cable, index iconRemove the Internal Link Cable for the Front LED Panel
IOU, index iconRemove an IOU
kick plate
index iconInstall the Mounting Brackets
index iconRoute the SP Cables Down
index iconRoute the SP Cables Up
lower fan cage, index iconRemove the Lower Fan Cage
midplane, index iconRemove the Midplane
midplane power cable, index iconRemove a Midplane Power Cable
power supply, index iconRemove a Power Supply
power system cage to scalability assembly cable, index iconRemove the Power System Cage to Scalability Assembly Cable
PSDB, index iconRemove a PSDB
PSDB to scalability midplane cable, index iconRemove the PSDB to Scalability Midplane Cable
rear LED panel, index iconRemove the Rear LED Panel
rear LED panel cable, index iconRemove the Rear LED Panel Cable
scalability assembly, index iconRemove the Scalability Assembly
scalability card cage, index iconRemove the Scalability Card Cage
scalability fans cable, index iconRemove the Scalability Fans Cable
service processor, index iconRemove a Service Processor
side panel
index iconRemove Side Panels
index iconRemove the Trim Panels
SPP, index iconRemove an SPP
SSB, index iconRemove an SSB
SSD drive, index iconRemoving an HDD
trim panels, index iconRoute the SP Cables Up
upper fan cage, index iconRemove the Upper Fan Cage
repairing, bus bar, index iconPrepare to Replace Crown Clips on a Bus Bar
replacing
CMP, index iconRemove a CMU
crown clip on bus bar, index iconPrepare to Replace Crown Clips on a Bus Bar
service processor battery, index iconReplace a Service Processor Battery
SPP battery, index iconReplace an SPP Battery
requirements
access route, index iconAccess Route Guidelines
acclimatization, index iconLoading Dock and Receiving Area Requirements
airborne contaminates, index iconAirborne Contaminates
airflow, index iconHeat Dissipation and Airflow Requirements
ambient temperature, index iconEnvironmental Requirements
cooling, index iconCooling Airflow From Ceiling Vents
copper reactivity rate, index iconAirborne Contaminates
environmental, index iconEnvironmental Requirements
heat dissipation, index iconHeat Dissipation and Airflow Requirements
loading dock, index iconLoading Dock and Receiving Area Requirements
relative humidity, index iconEnvironmental Requirements
shock, index iconEnvironmental Requirements
silver reactivity rate, index iconAirborne Contaminates
vibration, index iconEnvironmental Requirements
reserved root complexes, index iconFMA Fault Proxying and Reserved Root Complexes
reset, PDomain, index iconReset a PDomain
reset /SP command, index iconReset the SP (Web Interface)
resetting
PDomains, index iconReset a Physical Domain
server, index iconReset the Server
server from OS, index iconReset the Server (Oracle Solaris)
service processor, index iconReset Service Processors
SPs, index iconResetting the SP Configuration
restart, PDomain, index iconRestart a PDomain
returning component to Oracle, index iconReturn a Component to Oracle
returning server to operation, index iconReturning the Server to Operation
RFID tag, index iconObtain the Server Serial Number
right cable bracket
location
index iconRear Components
index iconCable Management Devices
preparing, index iconPrepare the Cable Routing Brackets
RJ-45 crossover adapters, index iconConnect Terminals or Emulators to the SP SER MGT Ports
root complexes
DCU0
fully-populated
index iconFully-Populated DCU0 PCIe Slot Root Complexes
index iconFully-Populated DCU0 Drive Device Paths
index iconDCU0 Network Port Device Paths
half-populated
index iconHalf-Populated DCU0 PCIe Slot Root Complexes
index iconHalf-Populated DCU0 Hard Drive Device Paths
index iconDCU0 Network Port Device Paths
DCU1
fully-populated
index iconFully-Populated DCU1 PCIe Slot Root Complexes
index iconFully-Populated DCU1 Drive Device Paths
index iconDCU1 Network Port Device Paths
half-populated
index iconHalf-Populated DCU1 PCIe Slot Root Complexes
index iconHalf-Populated DCU1 Drive Device Paths
index iconDCU1 Network Port Device Paths
DCU2
fully-populated
index iconFully-Populated DCU2 PCIe Slot Root Complexes
index iconFully-Populated DCU2 Drive Device Paths
index iconDCU2 Network Port Device Paths
half-populated
index iconHalf-Populated DCU2 PCIe Slot Root Complexes
index iconHalf-Populated DCU2 Drive Device Paths
index iconDCU2 Network Port Device Paths
DCU3
fully-populated
index iconFully-Populated DCU3 PCIe Slot Root Complexes
index iconFully-Populated DCU3 Drive Device Paths
index iconDCU3 Network Port Device Paths
half-populated
index iconHalf-Populated DCU3 PCIe Slot Root Complexes
index iconHalf-Populated DCU3 Drive Device Paths
index iconDCU3 Network Port Device Paths
failover behavior, index iconPCIe Device Root Complex Failover Behavior
for hard drives, index iconUnderstanding Internal Drive Device Paths
for network ports, index iconUnderstanding Network Port Device Paths
for PCIe slots, index iconUnderstanding PCIe Device Root Complexes
reserved, index iconFMA Fault Proxying and Reserved Root Complexes
root password, Oracle ILOM, index iconLog In to the Active SP
running POST in Diag Mode, index iconRun POST With Maximum Testing