SPARC M8 and SPARC M7 Servers Service Manual

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SPARC M8 and SPARC M7 Servers Service Manual

January 2022

Describes how to troubleshoot and maintain the SPARC M8 and SPARC M7 servers from Oracle

Document Information
Using This Documentation
- Product Documentation Library
- Feedback
Identifying Components
- Server Front Components (SPARC M8-8 and SPARC M7-8 Servers)
- Server Rear Components (SPARC M8-8 and SPARC M7-8 Servers)
- Server Front Components (SPARC M7-16)
- Server Rear Components (SPARC M7-16)
- CMIOU Chassis Front Components
- CMIOU Chassis Rear Components
- Switch Chassis Front Components (SPARC M7-16)
- Switch Chassis Rear Components (SPARC M7-16)
- DIMM and eUSB Locations in a CMIOU
- Supported Storage Devices
- Understanding Server Cooling Zones
  - CMIOU Chassis Cooling Zones
  - Switch Chassis Cooling Zones
- Component Service Task Reference
Detecting and Managing Faults
- Checking for Faults
- Interpreting LEDs
- Performing Advanced Troubleshooting
- Verify That a Fault Has Been Cleared
- Clear a Fault Manually
Preparing for Service
- Safety Information
  - Safety Symbols
- Tools Needed for Service
- Filler Panels and Modules
- Component Service Categories
- Find the Server Serial Number
- Locate the Server
- Prevent ESD Damage
- Attach an Antistatic Wrist Strap
- Prepare a Component for Return to Oracle
Controlling the Server and Domains
- Log In to Oracle ILOM (Service)
- Prepare a Component for Removal
- Removing Power From the Server or Domain
- Returning the Server to Operation
  - Switch on PDU Circuit Breakers
  - Restart the Server or Host (Oracle ILOM)
- Check the Power State of the Server or Host (Oracle ILOM)
- Return a Component to Service
- Oracle ILOM Service-Related Tools
Understanding Server Configurations and Failover Behavior
- SPARC M8-8 and SPARC M7-8 Configurations and Failover Behavior (Two PDomains)
- SPARC M8-8 and SPARC M7-8 Configurations and Failover Behavior (One PDomain)
- SPARC M7-16 Configurations and Failover Behavior
Servicing CMIOUs
- CMIOU Configurations (SPARC M8-8 and SPARC M7-8 With Two PDomains)
- CMIOU Configurations (SPARC M8-8 and SPARC M7-8 With One PDomain)
- CMIOU Configurations (SPARC M7-16)
- Mixed CMIOU Configurations
- CMIOU Redundancy
- SPARC M8 CMIOU Label
- CMIOU Indicators and LEDs
- Prepare a CMIOU for Removal
- Unseat a CMIOU
- Remove a CMIOU
- Return a CMIOU to Oracle
- Reseat a CMIOU
- Install a CMIOU
Servicing DIMMs
- DIMM Configuration
- DIMM Names
- Determine Which DIMM Is Faulty (Oracle ILOM)
- Determine Which DIMM Is Faulty (LEDs)
- DIMM Configuration Fault Messages
- Remove a DIMM
- Install a DIMM
Servicing SPs
- SP Firmware and Configuration
- SP General Status LEDs
- SER MGT and NET MGT Port Locations and Numbering
- Oracle ILOM Paths for SPMs
- Prevent Automatic SP or SPP Failover
- Determine Which SP Is Managing System Activity
- Determine Which SPP Is Managing DCU Activity (SPARC M7-16)
- Change Which SP Is Managing System Activity
- Change Which SPP Is Managing DCU Activity (SPARC M7-16)
- Prepare to Remove an SP
- Prepare to Remove an SPP (SPARC M7-16)
- Remove an SP or SPP
- Install an SP or SPP
Servicing PCIe Cards
- PCIe Card Slot Configuration and Numbering
- Understanding PCIe Card Device and Service Paths
  - PCIe Card Paths (Bottom CMIOU Chassis)
  - PCIe Card Paths (Top CMIOU Chassis)
- Supported PCIe Card Carriers and PCIe Cards
- PCIe Card Installation Order Guidelines
- PCIe Card Carrier LEDs and Controls
- Locate a PCIe Card in the Server
- Prepare a PCIe Card For Removal
- Remove a PCIe Card Carrier and Card From the Server
- Install a PCIe Card Into a Card Carrier
- Install a Card Carrier Into the Server
- Restore a PCIe Card Configuration on an I/O Domain
- Verify the PCIe Card
Servicing Power Supplies
- Power Supply LEDs
- Remove a Power Supply
- Remove the Power Supply Shims (SPARC M8)
- Install the Power Supply Shims (SPARC M8)
- Install a Power Supply
Servicing Fan Modules (CMIOU Chassis)
- Fan LEDs (CMIOU Chassis)
- Remove a Fan Module (CMIOU Chassis)
- Install a Fan Module (CMIOU Chassis)
Servicing Fan Modules (Switch Chassis)
- Fan Module LED (Switch Chassis)
- Remove a Fan Module (Switch Chassis)
- Install a Fan Module (Switch Chassis)
Servicing Switch Units
- Switch Unit LEDs
- Prepare a Switch Unit for Removal
- Unseat a Switch Unit
- Remove a Switch Unit
- Reseat a Switch Unit
- Install a Switch Unit
Servicing PDECBs
- Remove a PDECB
- Install a PDECB
Servicing eUSB Disks
- Remove an eUSB Disk
- Install an eUSB Disk
Servicing a CMIOU Chassis Fan Cable Assembly
- Remove a Fan Cable Assembly
- Install a Fan Cable Assembly
Servicing the Front Indicator Panel
- Remove a Front Indicator Panel
- Install a Front Indicator Panel
Servicing the Front Indicator Panel Cable
- Remove the Front Indicator Panel Cable
- Install the Front Indicator Panel Cable
Servicing Power Modules
- Remove a Power Module
- Install a Power Module
Servicing SP Trays
- Unseat or Remove an SP Tray
- Reseat or Install an SP Tray
Servicing Batteries
- Remove the Battery
- Install the Battery
Servicing PDUs
- PDU and AC Connections
- Prepare a PDU for Removal
- Remove a PDU
- Install a PDU
Servicing the CMIOU Chassis
- Remove a CMIOU Chassis
- Install a CMIOU Chassis
Servicing the Switch Chassis
- Remove a Switch Chassis
- Install a Switch Chassis
Servicing SP Internal Interconnect Assemblies
- Remove an SP Internal Interconnect Assembly
- Install an SP Internal Interconnect Assembly
Servicing Internal Interconnect Assemblies
- Internal Interconnect Assembly Configuration
- Remove an Internal Interconnect Assembly
- Install an Internal Interconnect Assembly
Servicing External Interconnect Assemblies
- External Interconnect Assembly Configuration
- Remove an External Interconnect Assembly
- Install an External Interconnect Assembly
Glossary
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