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Servicing the SAS Cable
Updated: March 2018
Sun Server X4-8 Service Manual
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About This Document
Major Sections
Service Notes
Intended Audience
Warning Label
About Oracle Server X4-8
Product Description
About System Components
Illustrated Parts Breakdown
Component Serviceability Requirements
Customer-Replaceable Units
Field-Replaceable Units
Component Designations
Fan Module Designations
Power Supply Slot Designations
CMOD Slot Designations
Memory Slot Designations
Storage Drive Slot Designations
DPCC and PCIe Card Slot Designations
AC Input Power Block
Chassis Overview
Chassis Front Components
Chassis Internal Components
Chassis Rear Components
Server Subsystems
System Management Subsystem
Front Indicator Module (FIM) Panel
CMOD Service Action Required Indicators
Power Supply Unit (PSU) Indicators
Fan Module (FM) Indicators
Storage Drive Unit Indicators
Back Indicator Panel
Dual PCIe Card Carrier (DPCC) Indicators
AC Power Inlet Indicators
Switches and Buttons
Service Processor (SP) Oracle ILOM
Oracle System Assistant
Storage and IO Subsystem
Back Panel Ports and Connectors
Dual PCIe Card Carrier (DPCC)
Chassis Cooling Subsystem
Cooling Zones
Cooling Fan Power
Fan Module Redundancy
Power Subsystem
Server Block Diagram
CPU Module (CMOD) Overview
Processor and Memory Overview
CMOD Configuration Options
CMOD Population Rules
CMOD Layout
CMOD and Fan Module Power
System Module (SMOD)
SMOD Overview
Storage Drives
SMOD Motherboard
Service Processor (SP)
Storage Drive Backplanes
SAS Host Bus Adapter (HBA) Card, Riser, and Cables
Internal USB Ports
Component Network Access Control (NAC) Names
Sun Server X4-8 Model Naming Convention
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
Troubleshooting Server Component Hardware Faults
Troubleshooting Server Hardware Faults
Basic Troubleshooting Steps
Troubleshoot Hardware Faults
Troubleshooting and Diagnostic Information
Troubleshooting Indicators
Server Boot Process and Normal Operating State Indicators
Locate 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 CMOD Fault Remind Test Circuit
Troubleshooting System Cooling Issues
External Ambient Temperature Too High
Airflow Blockage
Hardware Component Failure
Troubleshooting Power Issues
AC Power Connection
Power Supplies (PSUs)
Troubleshooting With Diagnostic Tools
Diagnostic Tools
Diagnostic Tool Documentation
Attaching Devices to the Server
Attach Devices to the Server
Configuring Serial Port Sharing
Assign Serial Port Output Using the CLI
Assign Serial Port Output Using the Web Interface
Ethernet Port Device Naming
Getting Help
Contacting Support
Locating the Chassis Serial Number
Preparing for Service
Performing Electrostatic Discharge and Static Prevention Measures
Using an Anti-static Wrist Strap
Using an Anti-static Mat
Tools and Equipment
Component Filler Panels and Non-Powered Components
Prepare the Server for Hot Service
Prepare the Server for Warm Service
Prepare the Server for Cold Service
Powering Off the Server
Power Off the Server Using the Server OS
Power Off, Graceful (Power Button)
Power Off, Immediate (Power Button)
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)
Control the Locator Indicator Locally
Servicing Components
Servicing Fan Modules and Fan Frames
Remove a Fan Module
Install a Fan Module
Remove a Fan Frame
Install a Fan Frame
Servicing Power Supply Units (PSUs)
Remove a PSU
Install a PSU
Servicing the Front Indicator Module (FIM)
Remove the FIM
Install the FIM
Servicing the CPU Module (CMOD) Components
Remove a CMOD
Remove and Install the CMOD Cover
Install a CMOD
Replace a Failed DIMM
Install a DIMM
Remove a DIMM
Memory and DIMM Reference
DIMM Specifics
Memory Buffers and Channels
DIMM Slot Numbering and Color Coding
DIMM Rules
DIMM Slot Population Order
Remove a Heatsink and Processor (FRU)
Install a Heatsink and Processor (FRU)
Servicing Storage Drives
Remove a Storage Drive
Install a Storage Drive
Storage Drive Reference
Storage Drive Population Rules
Servicing PCIe Cards and the Dual PCIe Card Carriers (DPCCs)
Remove a DPCC
Remove a PCIe Card
Install a PCIe Card
Install a DPCC
Replace a DPCC
PCIe Card and DPCC Reference
Server PCIe Card Capabilities
Dual PCIe Card Carriers (DPCCs)
DPCC Indicator Panel
DPCC Population Rules
Servicing System Module (SMOD) Components
Remove the SMOD
Install the SMOD
Servicing the Host Bus Adapter (HBA) Card
Remove the HBA Card
Install the HBA Card
Replace the HBA Battery
Servicing the SAS Cable
Replace the SAS Cable
Servicing the Internal USB Flash Drives
Remove an Internal USB Flash Drive
Install an Internal USB Drive
Replace the Real Time Clock (System) Battery
Replace the Midplane Assembly
Returning the Server to Operation
Prepare the Server for Operation
Power On the Server
Clear Hardware Fault Messages
BIOS Setup Utility
Access the BIOS Setup Utility
BIOS Setup Utility Screens
Main Screen (Legacy)
Advanced Screen (Legacy)
Advanced - Processor Configuration
Advanced - CPU Power Management Configuration
Memory Configuration
Advanced - USB Ports
Advanced - Serial Port Console Redirection
Advanced - Trusted Computing
Advanced - Network Stack
Advanced - Legacy iSCSI
Advanced - BMC Network Configuration
IO Screen
Boot Screen
Index
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Index B
Index C
Index D
Index E
Index F
Index G
Index H
Index I
Index L
Index M
Index O
Index P
Index R
Index S
Index T
Index U
Index W
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Servicing the SAS Cable
This section contains information about the SAS cables:
Replace the SAS Cable
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