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Updated: October 2015
Sun Server X4-4 HTML Documentation Collection
Document Information
Using This Documentation
Sun Server X4-4 Model Naming Convention
Getting the Latest Firmware and Software
Documentation and Feedback
About This Documentation
Support and Training
Contributors
Change History
Hardware Installation
Installation Procedure Overview
Server Features and Components
Front Panel Features
Back Panel Features
Server Supported Components
Managing Your Server
Oracle System Assistant
Oracle ILOM
Oracle Hardware Management Pack
UEFI BIOS
Preparing to Install the Server
Server Specifications
Physical Specifications
Electrical Specifications
Environmental Requirements
Ventilation Guidelines
Shipping Inventory
Tools and Equipment Needed
ESD Precautions
Optional Component Installation
Installing the Server Into a Rack
Safety Precautions
Rack Compatibility
Install Mounting Brackets
Attach Slide-Rail Assemblies
Install Server Into the Slide-Rail Assemblies
Install Cable Management Arm
Verify Operation of Slide-Rails and CMA
Cabling the Server
Cable the Server
Connect the Power Cords
Connecting to Oracle ILOM
Oracle ILOM Hardware and Interfaces
Oracle ILOM Network Defaults
Logging In to Oracle ILOM
Log In to Oracle ILOM Using a Local Serial Connection
Log In to Oracle ILOM Using a Remote Ethernet Connection
Modifying Network Settings for Oracle ILOM
Modify Network Settings From the Oracle ILOM CLI
Modify Network Settings From the Oracle ILOM Web Interface
Testing Network Settings for Oracle ILOM
Test IPv4 or IPv6 Network Configuration From the Oracle ILOM CLI
Test IPv4 or IPv6 Network Configuration From the Oracle ILOM Web Interface
Exit Oracle ILOM
Troubleshooting the Service Processor Connection
Reset the Service Processor Using Oracle ILOM
Resetting the Service Processor Using the SP Reset Switch
Recover Root Account Password
Setting Up Software and Firmware Using Oracle System Assistant
Launch Oracle System Assistant Using the Oracle ILOM Web Interface
Launch Oracle System Assistant Locally
Configure Server Drives for OS Installation
Drive Configuration Options
Configuring RAID Using Oracle System Assistant
Configure RAID With a Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe Internal HBA
Configure RAID With a Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe RAID Internal HBA
Configuring RAID Using the BIOS RAID Configuration Utilities
Configuring RAID Using the BIOS With the Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe Internal HBA
Configure RAID in UEFI BIOS Boot Mode
Configure RAID in Legacy BIOS Boot Mode
Configuring RAID Using the BIOS With the Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe RAID Internal HBA
Configure RAID in UEFI BIOS Boot Mode
Configure RAID in Legacy BIOS Boot Mode
Set Up an Operating System and Drivers
Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle Solaris OS
Oracle Solaris OS Configuration Worksheet
Configure the Preinstalled Oracle Solaris Operating System
Oracle Solaris Operating System Documentation
Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle Linux OS
Oracle Linux Configuration Worksheet
Configure the Preinstalled Oracle Linux OS
Oracle Linux Operating System Documentation
Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle VM Software
Preinstalled Oracle VM Server Compatibility Requirements
Oracle VM Configuration Worksheet
Configure the Preinstalled Oracle VM Server
Oracle VM Documentation
Getting Server Firmware and Software
Firmware and Software Updates
Firmware and Software Access Options
Available Software Release Packages
Accessing Firmware and Software
Download Firmware and Software Using My Oracle Support
Installing Updates
Installing Firmware
Installing Hardware Drivers and OS Tools
Controlling System Power and Viewing BIOS Messages
Powering On the Server and Viewing BIOS Messages
Use the Power Button to Power On the Server
Use the Oracle ILOM CLI to Power On the Server
Use the Oracle ILOM Web Interface to Power On the Server
Viewing BIOS Messages
Powering Off the Server for Orderly Shutdown
Use the Power Button for Orderly Shutdown
Use the Oracle ILOM CLI for Orderly Shutdown
Use the Oracle ILOM Web Interface for Orderly Shutdown
Powering Off the Server for Immediate Shutdown
Use the Power Button for Immediate Shutdown
Use the Oracle ILOM CLI for Immediate Shutdown
Use the Oracle ILOM Web Interface for Immediate Shutdown
Reset the Server
Use the Oracle ILOM CLI to Reset the Server
Use the Oracle ILOM Web Interface to Reset the Server
Troubleshooting Installation Issues
Troubleshooting and Diagnostic References
Technical Support Information Worksheet
Locating the Server Serial Number
Operating System Installation
Oracle Solaris
About Oracle Solaris OS Installation
Oracle Solaris Installation Task Table
Supported OS Versions and Latest Information
Supported Oracle Solaris Operating System Versions
OS Installation Options
Single-Server Installation Methods
Assisted OS Installation
Manual OS Installation
Oracle System Assistant
Oracle System Assistant Overview
Oracle System Assistant OS Installation Task
Obtaining Oracle System Assistant
Preparing to Install the OS
Obtaining Oracle Solaris Documentation
Setting Up the Installation Session
Set Up for Local Installation
Set Up for Remote Installation
Setting Up BIOS
Load BIOS Optimal Default Settings
Set the BIOS Boot Mode
Installing the Oracle Solaris OS
Installing Supported Versions of the Oracle Solaris OS
Install the Oracle Solaris OS (Oracle System Assistant)
Install the Oracle Solaris OS (Manually)
Installing Server System Tools (Optional)
Oracle VM
About Oracle VM Software Installation
Oracle VM Installation Task Table
Oracle VM Overview
Supported Software Versions and Updates
Oracle VM Installation Options
Single-Server Installation Methods
Oracle System Assistant
Oracle System Assistant Overview
Oracle System Assistant OS Installation Task
Obtaining Oracle System Assistant
Preparing for Oracle VM Server Installation
Preparing the Installation Environment
Set Up the Local Console
Set Up for Remote Console or PXE Installation
Creating a Virtual Disk
Load BIOS Optimal Default Settings
Set the BIOS Boot Mode
Installing Oracle VM Server
Install Oracle VM Server (Oracle System Assistant)
Installing Oracle VM Server (Manually)
Install Oracle VM Server (Local or Remote Media)
Installing Oracle VM Server (PXE Server)
PXE Server Installation Requirements
Install Oracle VM Server (PXE Server)
Completing the Oracle VM Installation
Increasing dom0_mem for Large-Memory Systems
Access Oracle Hardware Management Pack
Install Specific Oracle VM Drivers
Creating and Managing Oracle VM Resources
Linux
About Linux OS Installation
Supported OS Versions and Latest Information
Supported Linux Operating Systems
OS Installation Options
Single-Server Installation Methods
Assisted OS Installation
Manual OS Installation
Oracle System Assistant
Oracle System Assistant OS Installation Task
Obtaining Oracle System Assistant
Preparing to Install the OS
Downloading Installation Media Kits
Download Oracle Linux Media Kits
Download SLES Media Kits
Download RHEL Media Kits
Setting Up the Installation
Set Up for Local Installation
Set Up for Remote Installation
Setting Up BIOS
Load BIOS Optimal Default Settings
Set the BIOS Boot Mode
Installing the Operating System
Install a Linux OS (Oracle System Assistant)
Installing a Linux OS Manually
Install Oracle Linux Manually
Install SLES Manually
Install RHEL Manually
Installing Server System Tools and Updating Drivers
Install Server System Tools
Update or Install System Drivers
Updating a Linux OS to a New Version
Update the Oracle Linux Operating System Version
Update the SLES Operating System Version
Update the RHEL Operating System Version
Windows
About Windows OS Installation
Supported OS Versions and Latest Information
OS Installation Options
Single-Server Installation Methods
Assisted OS Installation
Manual OS Installation
Windows Deployment Services OS Installation
Oracle System Assistant
Oracle System Assistant Tasks Overview
Oracle System Assistant OS Installation Task
Obtaining Oracle System Assistant
Preparing to Install the OS
Setting Up the Installation Method
Set Up the Local Console
Set Up the Remote Console
Setting Up the BIOS
Load BIOS Optimal Default Settings
Set the BIOS Boot Mode
Installing the Windows OS
Install Windows (Oracle System Assistant)
Install Windows Server 2008 R2 (Manually)
Install Windows Server 2012 R2 (Manually)
Install Windows Server (PXE)
Installing Server System Tools, Updating Drivers, and Setting Up iSCSI Virtual Disks
Install Server System Tools
Update System Drivers
Setting Up iSCSI Virtual Disks
ESX
About VMware ESXi 5.5 Installation
Installation Task Map
VMware ESXi 5.5 and Server Documentation
Supported Software Versions and Server Updates
Software Installation Options
Single-Server Interactive Installation Methods
Preparing for ESXi 5.5 Installation
Set Up the Local Console
Set Up the Remote Console
Gather Required Information
Load BIOS Optimal Default Settings
Set the BIOS Boot Mode
Creating a Virtual Disk and Setting the Boot Disk
Installing VMware ESXi 5.5
Install VMware ESXi 5.5 (Local or Remote Interactive Installation)
Update VMware ESXi 5.5
Service
Sun Server X4-4 Service Manual Overview
Sun Server X4-4 Overview
Server Overview
Supported Components
External Components and Features
Server Front Panel Features
Server Back Panel Features
Server Subsystems Overview
System Block Diagrams
Four-CPU Block Diagram
Two-CPU Block Diagram
Processor Subsystem
Two-CPU Configuration
Four-CPU Configuration
Memory Subsystem
Cooling Subsystem
Power Supply Cooling Area
Motherboard Cooling Area
Pressure Areas
Cooling Zones and Temperature Sensors
Cooling the Two-CPU Configuration
Over-Temperature Issues
Power Subsystem
Input/Output (I/O) Subsystem
11 PCIe Gen 3 Slots
Six 2.5-inch Drive Bays
SATA DVD +/-RW Drive
Two Internal and Four External High-Speed USB Ports
System Management Subsystem
Service Processor (SP) Oracle ILOM
Oracle System Assistant
Oracle Hardware Management Pack
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
Troubleshooting Server Component Hardware Faults
Troubleshooting Server Hardware Faults
Basic Troubleshooting Process
Troubleshoot Hardware Faults
Troubleshooting and Diagnostic Information
Troubleshooting the Front Panel Indicators
Server Boot Process and Normal Operating State Indicators
Locator Indicator On
Over Temperature Condition
PSU Failure
Memory Failure
CPU Failure
Fan Module Failure
SP Failure
Front Panel Lamp Test
Indicator Blink Rates
Steady On
Steady Off
Slow Blink Rate
Fast Blink Rate
Single (Standby) Blink Rate
Slow Unison Blink Rate
Insertion Blink
Unison Steady On
Alternating (Invalid FRU) Blink Rate
Feedback Flash
Data Blink Rate
Sequential (Diagnostic) Blink Rate
The Server Fault Remind Test Circuits
Troubleshooting System Cooling Issues
External Ambient Temperature Too High
Airflow Blockage
Internal Pressures Compromised
Hardware Component Failure
Troubleshooting Power Issues
AC Power Connection
Power Supplies (PSUs)
Top Cover
Troubleshooting With Diagnostic Tools
Diagnostic Tools
Diagnostic Tool Documentation
Attaching Devices to the Server
Attach Devices to the Server
Back Panel Connector Locations
Configuring Serial Port Sharing
Assign Serial Port Output Using the CLI
Assign Serial Port Output Using the Web Interface
Ethernet Port Boot Order and Device Naming
Ethernet Port Boot Order
Ethernet Port Device Naming
Back Panel Pinhole Switches
Getting Help
Contacting Support
Locating the Chassis Serial Number
Servicing the Server
Component Serviceability, Locations, and Designations
Component Serviceability
Location of Replaceable Components
Replaceable Components
Components (Exploded View)
Component Designations
Fan Module Slot Designations
CPUs and Memory Riser Card Slots Designations
DIMM Slot Designations
Power Supply Designations
PCIe Slot Designations
DVD, Storage Drive, and USB Designations
Performing Electrostatic Discharge and Static Prevention Measures
Using an Anti-static Wrist Strap
Using an Anti-Static Mat
Tools and Equipment
Component Filler Panels
Locating a Failed Memory Riser Card, DIMM, or CPU
System Fault Remind Circuit Components
System Fault Remind Button and Charge Status Indicator
Memory Riser Card and CPU Fault Indicators
CPU Fault Indicators
DIMM Fault Remind Circuit Components
Locate a Failed Memory Riser Card, DIMM, or CPU
Clear Hardware Fault Messages
Preparing to Service the Server
Prepare the Server for Hot Service
Prepare the Server for Cold Service
Release the CMA
(Optional) Remove the Server from the Rack
Powering Off the server
Power Off the Server Using the Server OS
Power Off, Graceful (Power Button)
Power Off, Immediate (Power Button)
Front Panel Power Off Options
Power Off, Remote (Oracle ILOM CLI)
Power Off, Remote (Oracle ILOM Web Interface)
Remove Power
Power Modes, Shutdowns, and Resets
Full Power Mode
Standby Power Mode
Graceful Shutdown
Immediate Shutdown
Complete Power Removal
Warm Reset or Reboot
Cold Reset
Managing the Locator Indicator
Turn On the Locator Indicator Remotely (Oracle ILOM CLI)
Turn On the Locator Indicator Remotely (Oracle ILOM Web Interface)
Manage the Locator Indicator Locally
Remove the Server Cover
Servicing CRU Components
Servicing Storage Drives (CRU)
Remove a Storage Drive Filler Panel (CRU)
Remove a Storage Drive (CRU)
Install a Storage Drive (CRU)
Install a Storage Drive Filler Panel (CRU)
Storage Drive Reference
OK to Remove Indicator
Service Action Required Indicator
OK/Activity Indicator
Servicing Fan Modules (CRU)
Remove a Fan Module
Install a Fan Module
Fan Module Reference
Fan Module Indicators
OK Indicator
Service Action Required Indicator
Servicing Power Supplies (CRU)
Remove a Power Supply
Install a Power Supply
Power Supply Reference
Power Supply Indicators
Service Action Required Indicator
DC OK Indicator
AC OK Indicator
Servicing Memory Risers and DIMMs (CRU)
Removing and Installing Memory Riser Cards and DIMMs
Replace a Faulty DIMM
Replace a Faulty Memory Riser Card
Remove a Memory Riser Card
Identify a Faulty DIMM
Remove a DIMM
Install a DIMM
Install a Memory Riser Card
Memory Riser Card and DIMM Reference
Memory Riser Card Components
Memory Riser Cards Physical Layout
Memory Riser Card Population Rules
Supported DIMMs and DIMM Population Rules
Troubleshooting a Multi-DIMM Failure State
How to Troubleshoot a Multi-DIMM Failure State
Servicing PCIe Cards and PCIe Card Filler Panels
Remove a PCIe Slot Filler Panel
Remove a PCIe Card
Install a PCIe Card
Install a PCIe Card Filler Panel
HBA Reference
Cable Connections and Routing
PCIe Slot Reference
PCIe Slot Length and Capabilities
PCIe Card Slot Population Order
PCIe Cards With Boot Devices
Servicing the DVD Drive (CRU)
Remove the DVD Drive or DVD Drive Filler Panel
Install the DVD Drive or DVD Drive Filler Panel
Replace the System Battery (CRU)
Servicing FRU Components
Servicing Processors and Heatsinks (FRU)
Replace a Faulty CPU (FRU)
Remove a CPU Cover Plate (FRU)
Install a CPU Cover Plate
Remove a Heatsink and CPU (FRU)
Install a Heatsink and CPU (FRU)
Replace the Fan Board (FRU)
Replace the Power Supply Backplane Board (FRU)
Replace the Disk Drive Backplane (FRU)
Servicing the SP Card (FRU)
Remove the SP Card (FRU)
Install the SP Card (FRU)
Replace the Motherboard (FRU)
Returning the Server to Operation
Prepare the Server for Operation
(Optional) Install the Server Into the Rack
(Optional) Install Cable Management Arm
Verify Operation of Slide-Rails and CMA
Return the Server to the Normal Rack Position
Power On the Server
BIOS Setup Utility Menu Options
About the BIOS Setup Utility
BIOS Setup Utility Screens
Legacy Mode BIOS Setup Utility Screens
BIOS Menu Top-Level
Main Screen (Legacy)
Advanced Screen (Legacy)
IO Screen
Boot Screen (Legacy)
UEFI Mode BIOS Setup Utility Screens
Boot (UEFI)
Access the BIOS Setup Utility
POST and Checkpoint Codes
AMI Checkpoint Ranges
Standard Checkpoints - SEC Phase
SEC Beep Codes
PEI Phase
PEI Error Codes
S3 Resume Progress Codes
S3 Resume Error Codes
Recovery Progress Codes
Recovery Error Codes
PEI Beep Codes
DXE Phase DXE Status Codes
DXE Error Codes
DXE Beep Codes
ACPI/ASL Checkpoints
OEM-Reserved Checkpoint Ranges
Post Codes From hostdiags
Server Specifications
Server Specifications
Physical Specifications
Electrical Specifications
Environmental Requirements
Index
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Index B
Index C
Index D
Index E
Index F
Index G
Index H
Index I
Index K
Index L
Index M
Index N
Index O
Index P
Index R
Index S
Index T
Index U
Index V
Index W
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