Understanding the Hardware Architecture
Understanding the Firmware and Software Environment
General Installation Site Guidelines
Reviewing the Physical Specifications
Reviewing the Power Requirements
Preparing the Unloading Route and Unpacking Area
Equipment Needed for Installation
Attach an Antistatic Wrist Strap
Optional Component Installation
Connecting the Front SP Cables
Connecting the Rear Power Cords and Data Cables
Prepare the Cable Routing Brackets
Connect the EMS Network Cables
Powering On the Server for the First Time
Connect Terminals or Emulators to the SP SER MGT Ports
Switch On the Facility Circuit Breakers
Set Oracle ILOM Network Addresses
Set the Altitude of the Server
Oracle Solaris OS Configuration Parameters
Additional Software Configuration and Testing
Understanding the System Architecture
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
Understanding Platform-Specific Oracle ILOM Features
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
Multi-Domain Extensions to ILOM MIBs
Establish a Network Management Connection to Oracle ILOM
Switch Between the Oracle ILOM CLI and the System Console on a Host
Controlling the Server, Domains, and Devices
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
Record Network Parameter Values
Viewing the Network Configuration
Administering CMUs, CMPs, and DIMMs
Administering IOUs and PCIe Device Root Complexes
Identifying Domain-Level Commands
Obtain the Server Serial Number
Viewing Server and Component Information
XSCF and Oracle ILOM Command Comparison
Identifying SP Configuration and Administration Commands
Identifying Domain Administration Commands
Identifying Internal Components
Component Service Task Reference
Oracle ILOM Service-Related Tools
Log In to Oracle ILOM (Service)
Interpreting Log Files and System Messages
View Log Files (Oracle Solaris)
Oracle ILOM Properties That Affect POST Behavior
Front and Rear LED Panel LEDs and Controls
Removing Power From the Server
Servicing Trim Panels and the Kick Plate
Trim Panel Service Preparation
Check a Service Processor Battery
Replace a Service Processor Battery
I/O Switch Board Configuration
Servicing Cable Management Assemblies
Remove a Cable Management Assembly
Install a Cable Management Assembly
Understanding I/O Card Slot Configuration
Understanding I/O Card Slot Device Paths and FRU Paths
Sun Flash Accelerator F40 and F80 PCIe Cards
Locate an I/O Card in the Server
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
Relocate a Sun Flash Accelerator F40 PCIe Card
Understanding EMS Configurations
Determine Hard Drive Cage and EMS Part Numbers
Servicing HDDs, SSDs, and Drive Filler Panels
Understanding HDD and SSD Slot Configurations
CMU Upgrades in a SPARC M5-32 Server
Display General CMU Information
Display the CMU Quantity and Type
Unpacking and Inspecting a CMU
Servicing the Front Filler Panel
Install the Front Filler Panel
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
Prepare to Replace Crown Clips on a Bus Bar
Return the Server to Operation
Servicing an I/O Power Cable Assembly
Remove an I/O Power Cable Assembly
Install an I/O Power Cable Assembly
Servicing the Scalability Assembly
Remove the Scalability Assembly
Install the Scalability Assembly
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
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
Prepare to Remove the Midplane
Prepare the Old Midplane for Return
Returning the Server to Operation
The availability of the diagnostic tools depends on the state of the server. These topics describe which tools are available, when they are available, and how to access them.
These tools are available to perform diagnostics:
Status LEDs – Indicate the condition or state of the chassis and components. See Interpreting LEDs.
Log files and command interface – Provide the standard Oracle Solaris OS log files and investigative commands that can be accessed and displayed on the device of your choice.
Predictive Self-Healing (PSH) – PSH continuously monitors the health of the CPU, memory and other components, and works with Oracle ILOM and Oracle Solaris to take a faulty component offline if needed. PSH enables systems to accurately predict component failures and mitigate many serious problems before they occur.
Oracle ILOM – The Oracle ILOM firmware runs on the service processor. In addition to providing the interface between the hardware and OS, Oracle ILOM also tracks and reports the health of key server components. Oracle ILOM works closely with PSH to keep the system running, even when there is a faulty component.
Oracle VTS – This application exercises the system, provides hardware validation, and discloses possible faulty components with recommendations for repair. Refer to the Oracle VTS documentation for more information at: