Page 1 Sun Fire E2900 System ™ Service Manual Sun Microsystems, Inc. www.sun.com Part No. 817-4054-15 May 2006, Revision A Submit comments about this document at: http://www.sun.com/hwdocs/feedback...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Preface xvii Fault Isolation 1–1 System Identification 1–1 Basic Troubleshooting 1–5 1.2.1 Power Distribution 1–6 1.2.1.1 Normal Operation 1–6 1.2.1.2 Abnormal Operation 1–6 1.2.2 Main Fans 1–7 1.2.3 System Controller 1–7 SunVTS Software 1–7 Other Fault Isolation Aids 1–8 1.4.1 Interpreting LEDs 1–9 1.4.1.1...
Page 4 Safety, Tools Requirements, and Periodic Maintenance 2–1 Safety Precautions 2–2 Symbols 2–3 Electrical Safety Precautions 2–4 System Cabinet Safety Precautions 2–4 Handling Boards and Assemblies 2–5 Extending the System Cabinet Stabilizer Bar 2–6 Filler Boards and Filler Panels 2–6 Antistatic Precautions 2–6 Tools Required 2–8 2.10 Removing and Replacing the Front Doors 2–8...
Page 5 4.2.1 Alternate Method to Halt the Solaris OS 4–2 Using the On/Standby Switch 4–3 4.3.1 Preventing Accidental Operation of the On/Standby Switch 4–4 Cable Management Arm 5–1 CMA-Lite 5–2 5.1.1 Removing the CMA–Lite 5–2 5.1.2 Installing the CMA–Lite 5–3 CMA-800 5–4 5.2.1 Removing the CMA-800 5–4 5.2.2...
Page 6 Cooling Subsystem 7–1 Main Fans 7–2 7.1.1 Fan Failures 7–2 7.1.2 Removing a Main Fan 7–4 7.1.3 Installing a Main Fan 7–6 Main Fan Tray 7–7 7.2.1 Removing the Main Fan Tray 7–7 7.2.2 Installing the Main Fan Tray 7–10 IB Fans 7–11 7.3.1 Removing an IB Fan 7–12...
Page 7 9.3.1 DIMM Bank Configuration Guidelines 9–12 9.3.2 Removing DIMMs 9–12 9.3.3 Installing DIMMs 9–15 IB_SSC Assembly 10–1 10.1 IB_SSC Assembly 10–1 10.1.1 Removing the IB_SSC Assembly 10–2 10.1.2 Installing the IB_SSC Assembly 10–7 10.2 I/O Cards 10–8 10.2.1 Removing a I/O Card 10–9 10.2.2 Installing a I/O Card 10–12 L2 Repeater Boards 11–1 11.1...
Page 8 Side Handles 15–1 15.1 Replacing the Handles 15–1 A. Parts List A–1 B. Connectors B–1 Sun Fire E2900 System Connectors B–1 Gigabit Ethernet Connectors B–3 Serial Connectors B–4 SCSI Connector B–5 B.4.1 SCSI Implementation B–6 10/100 LOM/System Controller Ethernet Connector B–6 B.5.1 Twisted-Pair Ethernet Cable-Type Connectivity B–7 Alarms Port B–8...
Page 9 Figures System Top View 1–2 FIGURE 1-1 System Front View 1–3 FIGURE 1-2 System Rear View 1–4 FIGURE 1-3 System Front Panel LEDs 1–10 FIGURE 1-4 Rear Panel System LEDs 1–12 FIGURE 1-5 Attaching the Antistatic Wrist Strap—Right Side 2–7 FIGURE 2-1 Front View of System 2–9 FIGURE 2-2...
Page 10 Inserting and Tightening the Slide Rail Locking Spacer 3–14 FIGURE 3-11 Inserting and Tightening the Slide Rail Locking Nuts 3–15 FIGURE 3-12 Sun Fire System On/Standby Switch 4–3 FIGURE 4-1 Bracket Mounting Holes 5–2 FIGURE 5-1 CMA–Lite Cable Management Arm 5–3 FIGURE 5-2 Upper/Lower CMA Arms and Left Hand/Right Hand T-Brackets 5–5 FIGURE 5-3...
Page 11 Dismantling the Tape Drive Filler Panel 6–13 FIGURE 6-12 Inserting a Tape Drive Into the System 6–13 FIGURE 6-13 Opening the Media Bay Access Door—System Top View 6–15 FIGURE 6-14 Removing the DVD-ROM Drive 6–15 FIGURE 6-15 IB_SSC Assembly Cable and Connector Locations 6–17 FIGURE 6-16 DVD-ROM Backplane 6–17 FIGURE 6-17...
Page 12 Unlocking the CPU/Memory Board Ejector Levers 9–5 FIGURE 9-3 Raising the CPU/Memory Board Ejector Levers 9–6 FIGURE 9-4 Raising a CPU/Memory Board From the System 9–7 FIGURE 9-5 Installing a CPU/Memory Board 9–8 FIGURE 9-6 Partially Inserting the CPU/Memory Board Into the System 9–9 FIGURE 9-7 Changing Hand Grip and Lowering the CPU/Board Into the System 9–10 FIGURE 9-8...
Page 13 CPU/Memory Board Clutch Locations 14–3 FIGURE 14-2 IB_SSC Assembly Clutch Location 14–4 FIGURE 14-3 Bezel Hinge Release Mechanism 15–2 FIGURE 15-1 Sun Fire E2900 System External I/O Connections B–2 FIGURE B-1 RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet Connectors B–3 FIGURE B-2 RJ-45 Serial Connectors B–4 FIGURE B-3 68-Pin SCSI Connector B–5 FIGURE B-4...
Page 14 Sun Fire E2900 System Service Manual • May 2006...
Page 15 Tables Sun Fire E2900 System Rear View Legend 1–4 TABLE 1-1 FRU LED Status 1–6 TABLE 1-2 SunVTS Documentation 1–8 TABLE 1-3 System Front Panel Icons, LEDs, and Switches 1–10 TABLE 1-4 System LED Functions 1–11 TABLE 1-5 LED Descriptions for Major Boards and the Main Fan Tray 1–13 TABLE 1-6 Additional Troubleshooting Commands 1–15 TABLE 1-7...
Page 16 FRUs and Options A–1 TABLE A-1 Sun Fire E2900 System Back Panel Legend B–2 TABLE B-1 Gigabit Ethernet Connector Pinout B–3 TABLE B-2 RJ-45 Serial Connector Pinouts B–4 TABLE B-3 68-Pin SCSI Connector Pinouts B–5 TABLE B-4 Twisted-Pair Ethernet Connector Pinouts B–7 TABLE B-5 Cable Lengths for Twisted-Pair Ethernet and Shielded Twisted-Pair Ethernet Cables B–7 TABLE B-6...
Page 17: Preface
Preface This manual describes all the procedures necessary to complete service and maintenance on a Sun Fire™ E2900 system. How This Book Is Organized Chapter 1 describes how to isolate faults. Chapter 2 lists the required safety procedures. Chapter 3 gives procedures for gaining top access to the system.
Page 18 Chapter 14 describes how to replace the antigravity clutch mechanism. Chapter 15 describes how to replace the side handles. Appendix A contains details of individual field-replaceable parts. Appendix B provides illustrations of connectors and pinouts. Glossary contains definitions of technical terms used in this book. Typographic Conventions Typeface Meaning...
Page 19: Related Documentation
Related Documentation Other useful books for the Sun Fire E2900 system include: Sun Fire E2900 System Site Planning Guide ■ Sun Fire E2900 System Unpacking Guide ■ Sun Fire E2900 System Installation Guide ■ System administration manual for this product ■...
Page 20: Sun Welcomes Your Comments
You can submit your comments by going to: http://www.sun.com/hwdocs/feedback Please include the title and part number of your document with your feedback: Sun Fire E2900 System Service Manual, part number 817-4054-15 Cautions and Notes Caution – This equipment contains lethal voltages. Accidental contact with centerplane, card cage, and drive areas can result in serious injury or death.
Page 21: Fault Isolation
C H A P T E R Fault Isolation This chapter describes how to troubleshoot the system and includes the following topics: Section 1.1, “System Identification” on page 1-1 ■ Section 1.2, “Basic Troubleshooting” on page 1-5 ■ Section 1.3, “SunVTS Software” on page 1-7 ■...
Page 22: Figure 1-1 System Top View
L2 Repeater board, RP2 L2 Repeater board, RP0 IB_SSC Assembly Rear I/O bay IB fan cover Media bay access door Front CPU/Memory CPU/Memory CPU/Memory board, SB4 board, SB2 board, SB0 System Top View FIGURE 1-1 Sun Fire E2900 System Service Manual • May 2006...
Page 23: Figure 1-2 System Front View
System indicator On/Standby switch board DVD-ROM drive Tape drive Fans Disk drive 1 Fan tray Disk drive 0 Power supply Power supply Power supply Power supply System Front View FIGURE 1-2 Chapter 1 Fault Isolation...
Page 24: Figure 1-3 System Rear View
System Rear View FIGURE 1-3 Sun Fire E2900 System Rear View Legend TABLE 1-1 Number Description I/O0–I/O5 connectors SCSI port, 68 pins Alarms port 10/100 Ethernet LOM/system controller port Serial ports Net0/Net1 ports AC3 input port AC2 input port AC power inlet box AC1 input port AC0 input port Sun Fire E2900 System Service Manual •...
Page 25: Basic Troubleshooting
Basic Troubleshooting In a functioning Sun Fire E2900 system without any known problems, the system should not display any error conditions. For example: System fault LED should not be lit. ■ Fault LEDs on all field-replaceable units (FRUs) should not be lit. ■...
Page 26: Power Distribution
1.2.1 Power Distribution To troubleshoot the power distribution system, do the following: 1. Ensure that all cabling is properly connected. 2. Check that switch positions are correct on all involved FRUs. 3. Check that the LEDs on the involved FRUs are as indicated in the following sections.
Page 27: Main Fans
1.2.2 Main Fans The system has a fan tray assembly that cools all components in the system. There are eight hot-swappable main fans in the fan tray. To determine if a fan in the fan tray is faulty: 1. Inspect the fan LEDs. Determine if one or more fault LEDs ( ) on each fan is lit, which means there is an internal fault or failure.
Page 28: Other Fault Isolation Aids
SunVTS Documentation TABLE 1-3 Title Description SunVTS User’s Guide Describes the SunVTS environment; starting and controlling various user interfaces; feature descriptions. SunVTS Test Reference Manual Describes each SunVTS test; provides various test options and command-line arguments. SunVTS Quick Reference Card Provides an overview of vtsui interface features.
Page 29: Interpreting Leds
1.4.1 Interpreting LEDs Use the LEDs on the individual system components to determine if the system is operating normally. Routinely monitor the LEDs on the following boards and devices: System controller and I/O assembly (IB_SSC) ■ CPU/Memory board ■ L2 Repeater boards ■...
Page 30: System Enclosure Leds
1.4.1.1 System Enclosure LEDs 9 10 System Front Panel LEDs FIGURE 1-4 System Front Panel Icons, LEDs, and Switches TABLE 1-4 Number LED or Switch Name Locator System fault System active On/Standby switch Top access required Solaris OS running Alarm 1 Alarm 2 Source A Source B...
Page 31: Table 1-5 System Led Functions
lists the system LED functions ( TABLE 1-5 FIGURE 1-4 System LED Functions TABLE 1-5 LED Icon and Name Color LED On LED Off Locator White Normally off. Can be lit by user Can be lit by user command. command. Notes location of No one has requested the system.
Page 32: Figure 1-5 Rear Panel System Leds
PCI 0 PCI 1 PCI 2 PCI 3 PCI 4 PCI 5 33MHz 33MHz 33MHz 33MHz 33MHz 66MHz SSC1 SSC1 Serial A Serial B Link Active GBit Link Active GBit System Locator Fault System Active Rear Panel System LEDs FIGURE 1-5 1-12 Sun Fire E2900 System Service Manual •...
Page 33: Board Or Component Leds
1.4.1.2 Board or Component LEDs describes the LEDs and their functions for the following boards or TABLE 1-6 assemblies: CPU/Memory board ■ L2 Repeater board ■ IB_SCC assembly ■ Main fan tray ■ LED Descriptions for Major Boards and the Main Fan Tray TABLE 1-6 Power Fault...
Page 34: Dynamic Reconfiguration (Dr)
1.4.2 Dynamic Reconfiguration (DR) The Dynamic Reconfiguration (DR) software is part of the Solaris OS. With DR you can dynamically reconfigure CPU/Memory boards in order to safely remove them or install them into a system while the Solaris OS is running. DR is performed with minimum disruption to user processes running in the system.
Page 35: Other Utilities
1.4.5 Other Utilities For additional troubleshooting information, use the commands described in TABLE 1-7 Additional Troubleshooting Commands TABLE 1-7 Command Description Obtains FRU-ID data from the system (Solaris OS command). prtfru Refer to the prtfru man page and the Solaris OS documentation for more details.
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Page 37: Safety, Tools Requirements, And Periodic Maintenance
C H A P T E R Safety, Tools Requirements, and Periodic Maintenance This chapter describes the safety and system precautions you must take when servicing the system. It lists the tools and equipment you will need as well as basic periodic maintenance.
Page 38: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions For your protection, observe the following safety precautions when setting up your equipment: Follow all cautions, warnings, and instructions marked on the equipment. ■ Never push objects of any kind through openings in the equipment, as they may ■...
Page 39: Symbols
Symbols Symbols TABLE 2-2 Symbol Description Meaning CAUTION Hazardous voltages are present. To reduce the risk of electrical shock and danger, follow the instructions. CAUTION Risk of personal injury or equipment damage. To reduce the risk, follow the instructions. HOT SURFACE Hot surfaces.
Page 40: Electrical Safety Precautions
Use only properly grounded power outlets as described in the installation guide. Caution – Do not make mechanical or electrical modifications. Sun Microsystems™ is not responsible for regulatory compliance of modified systems. Caution – The chassis AC power cords must remain connected to ensure a proper ground.
Page 41: Handling Boards And Assemblies
Caution – If more than one system is installed in a system cabinet, service only one system at a time. Handling Boards and Assemblies Caution – There is a separate chassis ground located on the rear of the system. It is important to ensure that the system is properly grounded.
Page 42: Extending The System Cabinet Stabilizer Bar
Extending the System Cabinet Stabilizer To slide the system out of or into the cabinet and extend the stabilizer bar, see Section 3.1, “Sliding the System Out of the System Cabinet” on page 3-1 Section 3.2, “Sliding the System Into the System Cabinet” on page 3-5.
Page 43: Figure 2-1 Attaching The Antistatic Wrist Strap-Right Side
● To attach the antistatic wrist strap to the chassis, connect the strap as shown in FIGURE 2-1 Attaching the Antistatic Wrist Strap—Right Side FIGURE 2-1 Caution – Attach the cord to the antistatic wrist strap directly to the system. Do not attach the antistatic wrist strap to the ESD mat connection.
Page 44: Tools Required
Tools Required For the procedures in this document, you will need these tools: Screwdriver, Phillips no. 2 ■ Screwdriver Phillips no. 2, 6-inch shank (15 cm) (for baseplane removal) ■ Needlenose pliers (for connector removal) ■ Torque wrench and extension (supplied) ■...
Page 45: Replacing The Front Doors
Upper green latch Upper green latch Center latch Center latch Lower green latch Lower green latch Front View of System FIGURE 2-2 2. Remove one door. a. While holding the door with one hand, push the green latch on the top of the door down ( FIGURE 2-2 b.
Page 46: Periodic Maintenance
Top latch—right door Bottom latch—right door Front Door Latches FIGURE 2-3 2. Align the left door to the upper screw coming out of the upper green latch. Press the green latch down to properly align the door with the screw. Make sure both the top and bottom of the door are securely fastened.
Page 47: Figure 2-4 Location Of The Air Filters
Note – Do not clean the air filters when they are attached to the system. Remove the front doors with the air filters attached. See Section 2.10.1, “Removing the Front Doors” on page 2-8. Caution – Keep the amount of time that unfiltered air passed through the system to a minimum.
Page 48: Figure 2-5 Installing The Sun Fire E2900 System Air Filters
6. Clean the air filters or install new replacement air filters. Keep the amount of time that unfiltered air passed through the system to a minimum. See the Caution earlier in this section. If you are going to clean the air filters: ■...
Page 49: System Access And Transportation
C H A P T E R System Access and Transportation This chapter describes the following topics: Section 3.1, “Sliding the System Out of the System Cabinet” on page 3-1 ■ Section 3.2, “Sliding the System Into the System Cabinet” on page 3-5 ■...
Page 50: Figure 3-1 Sun Rack 900 System Cabinet With Stabilizer Bar Extended
1. Make sure that the leveling feet are extended to the floor. 2. Extend and lock the system cabinet stabilizer bar ( FIGURE 3-1 Caution – Failure to extend and lock the stabilizer bar before you slide a system out of the system cabinet can cause the system cabinet to tip over.
Page 51: Figure 3-2 Sliding The System Out Of The System Cabinet
3. From the front, carefully pull the system forward out of the system cabinet until the locking latches click ( FIGURE 3-2 Locking latch Stabilizer bar Sliding the System Out of the System Cabinet FIGURE 3-2 Chapter 3 System Access and Transportation...
Page 52: Figure 3-3 Side Handles Captive Screws
4. Loosen the captive screws on the side handles ( FIGURE 3-3 Captive screw Captive screw Side Handles Captive Screws FIGURE 3-3 Note – Slide rail locking nuts are applicable for later versions of systems shipped in a cabinet. If your system does have slide locking nuts installed, then the following is applicable: the slide locking nuts must be loosened in order to remove a system from a cabinet and must be securely tightened on each system prior to moving a cabinet with one or more systems.
Page 53: Figure 3-4 Slide Locking Nut
5. Loosen, but do not remove, the slide locking nuts at the rear of the system FIGURE 3-4 Locking nut Slide Locking Nut FIGURE 3-4 Sliding the System Into the System Cabinet 1. Make sure that the leveling feet are extended to the floor. 2.
Page 54: Transporting The System
Transporting the System This section describes these procedures: Section 3.3.1, “Transporting the System Between Cabinets” on page 3-6 ■ Section 3.3.2, “Transporting a System Cabinet With Installed Systems” on ■ page 3-14 Section 3.3.3, “After Transporting the System Cabinet With Systems Installed” on ■...
Page 55: Securing The System On The Shipping Cradle
3.3.1.1 Securing the System on the Shipping Cradle 1. If the handles are not attached to the shipping cradle, attach them now: Note – In the following illustrations, right and left orientation are as you face the word “FRONT” on the base plate ( ).
Page 56: Figure 3-6 Slide Cutouts
d. Raise the handle so that the tops of the front and rear guide posts fit into the entry holes in the cutouts ( FIGURE 3-5 FIGURE 3-6 The grooves in the guide posts fit into the narrow slots in the cutouts. e.
Page 57: Figure 3-7 Sliding The System Out Of The System Cabinet
6. Extend the system completely out of the cabinet until the green locking latches snap into place and the slides lock into the fully extended position ( FIGURE 3-7 Silver lock button Green locking latch Sliding the System Out of the System Cabinet FIGURE 3-7 Chapter 3 System Access and Transportation...
Page 58: Figure 3-8 Lifting Device And Shipping Cradle
Note – Use a mechanical lifting device. Insert the lifting device forks completely through the shipping cradle opening to provide maximum support. 7. Raise the shipping cradle up to the system. Place the front of the shipping cradle toward the front of the system ( FIGURE 3-8 This orientation allows the upper captive screws on the handles to align with the corresponding mounting holes on the system.
Page 59: Figure 3-9 Securing The Captive Screws
8. Slide the shipping cradle handles inward until they contact the sides of the system. Tighten all eight captive screws ( FIGURE 3-9 a. Secure the handle to the system with the upper four captive screws. b. Secure the handle to the cradle base plate with the four lower captive screws. Note –...
Page 60: Transporting The System
Caution – Do not perform the following step until the weight of the system is fully supported. The system weighs 240 to 290 pounds (109 to 132 kg). 9. With the lifting device fully supporting the weight of the system, press the silver slide lock buttons ( ) on the right and left slide assemblies.
Page 61 Caution – Failure to extend and lock the stabilizer bar before you slide a system out of the system cabinet can cause the system cabinet to tip over. 4. Extend the outer slides from the cabinet and latch them in the extended position. 5.
Page 62: Transporting A System Cabinet With Installed Systems
3.3.2 Transporting a System Cabinet With Installed Systems If you have one or more systems installed in a system cabinet and you need to transport the entire system cabinet, you must tighten the slide rail locking nuts at the rear of each slide rail before transporting the system cabinet. If you have systems installed in a cabinet without the locking nuts, install them using the locking nuts and spacers provided originally with your system or in the slide rail mounting kit.
Page 63: After Transporting The System Cabinet With Systems Installed
Inserting and Tightening the Slide Rail Locking Nuts FIGURE 3-12 6. Repeat Step 1 through Step 5 for each system in the system cabinet. It is now safe to transport the system cabinet with installed systems. 3.3.3 After Transporting the System Cabinet With Systems Installed 1.
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Page 65: Powering On And Off
C H A P T E R Powering On and Off This chapter explains how to power the system on and take the system to Standby mode. This chapter includes the following topics: Section 4.1, “Powering On the System” on page 4-1 ■...
Page 66: Taking The System To Standby Mode
Taking the System to Standby Mode To take the system to Standby mode: 1. Notify users that the system is going down. 2. Back up the system files and data to tape, if necessary. 3. Take the system to Standby mode by typing the shutdown command at the lom> prompt.
Page 67: Using The On/Standby Switch
Using the On/Standby Switch The On/Standby switch is a rocker switch with two positions. illustrates FIGURE 4-1 the location. describes how to use the On/Standby switch. TABLE 4-1 ■ Standby ■ On/Standby switch Sun Fire System On/Standby Switch FIGURE 4-1 On/Standby Switch Operation TABLE 4-1 On/Standby...
Page 68: Preventing Accidental Operation Of The On/Standby Switch
4.3.1 Preventing Accidental Operation of the On/Standby Switch ● To disable the On/Standby switch, use the system controller setupsc command. This command prevents accidental operation of the On/Standby switch. Refer to the system controller manual. Sun Fire E2900 System Service Manual • May 2006...
Page 69: Cable Management Arm
C H A P T E R Cable Management Arm This chapter covers these topics: Section 5.1, “CMA-Lite” on page 5-2 ■ Section 5.1.1, “Removing the CMA–Lite” on page 5-2 ■ Section 5.1.2, “Installing the CMA–Lite” on page 5-3 ■ Section 5.2, “CMA-800”...
Page 70: Cma-Lite
Upper bracket holes Lower bracket holes Bracket Mounting Holes FIGURE 5-1 CMA-Lite The following procedures describe how to remove and install the CMA-Lite cable management arm. 5.1.1 Removing the CMA–Lite 1. Loosen two captive screws ( ) that secure: FIGURE 5-2 Pivot at the end of the lower arm to the bottom rear of the system.
Page 71: Installing The Cma-Lite
Captive screws (2) Captive screws (2) and center pivot point Captive screws (2) CMA–Lite Cable Management Arm FIGURE 5-2 5.1.2 Installing the CMA–Lite 1. Secure the pivot at the end of the upper arm to the top rear of the system, using the two captive screws ( FIGURE 5-2 2.
Page 72: Removing The Cma-800
CMA-800 The following procedures describe how to remove and install the CMA-800. 5.2.1 Removing the CMA-800 To remove a CMA-800, see for parts identification and orientation and FIGURE 5-3 proceed as follows: Note – In the following procedure all left-hand and right-hand orientation is as viewed from the rear of the system chassis.
Page 73: Figure 5-3 Upper/Lower Cma Arms And Left Hand/Right Hand T-Brackets
Upper/Lower CMA Arms and Left Hand/Right Hand T-Brackets FIGURE 5-3 1. Remove the cabling from the cable channels of the upper and lower CMA arms. If necessary bundle and tie the cabling such that they will not interfere with the CMA-800 removal process.
Page 74: Figure 5-4 Detachment Of Upper/Lower Cma Arms From T-Bracket
Detachment of Upper/Lower CMA Arms From T-Bracket FIGURE 5-4 3. Free the upper and lower CMA arms from the right hand T-bracket by removing each arm’s guide bar from the T-bracket guide slots. Sun Fire E2900 System Service Manual • May 2006...
Page 75: Figure 5-5 Detaching Left Hand T-Bracket
4. Remove the left and right hand T-brackets from the associated chassis slide rails by first loosening the captive screws and then removing each T-bracket, FIGURE 5-5 FIGURE 5-6 Detaching Left Hand T-Bracket FIGURE 5-5 Chapter 5 Cable Management Arm...
Page 76: Figure 5-6 Detaching Right Hand T-Bracket
Slide rail Right hand T-bracket Detaching Right Hand T-Bracket FIGURE 5-6 Sun Fire E2900 System Service Manual • May 2006...
Page 77: Figure 5-7 Detachment Of Upper Cma Arm And Pivot Bracket
5. Remove the upper and lower CMA arms from their respective pivot brackets by removing the associated hinge pins, FIGURE 5-7 FIGURE 5-8 Detachment of Upper CMA Arm and Pivot Bracket FIGURE 5-7 Chapter 5 Cable Management Arm...
Page 78: Figure 5-8 Detachment Of Lower Cma Arm And Pivot Bracket
Detachment of Lower CMA Arm and Pivot Bracket FIGURE 5-8 6. If the CMA arms are going to be removed permanently, remove each arm’s pivot bracket by removing the two screws on each bracket; if the arms are going to be replaced with new arms, you can leave the pivot brackets attached to the system chassis.
Page 79: Installing The Cma-800
5.2.2 Installing the CMA-800 To install a CMA-800 proceed as follows: 1. Refer to , throughout the following procedures for identification and FIGURE 5-9 orientation of CMA parts. Upper/Lower CMA Arms and Left Hand/Right Hand T-Brackets FIGURE 5-9 Chapter 5 Cable Management Arm 5-11...
Page 80: Figure 5-10 Upper/Lower Pivot Bracket Mounting Holes
Note – In the following procedure all left-hand and right-hand orientation is as viewed from the rear of the system chassis. 2. Remove the hinge pin securing the pivot bracket to the upper CMA arm, which will facilitate attaching the bracket to the system chassis. 3.
Page 81: Figure 5-11 Attachment Of Upper Cma Arm And Pivot Bracket
4. After attaching the pivot bracket to the chassis, use the hinge pin removed previously to secure it to the upper CMA arm, FIGURE 5-11 Attachment of Upper CMA Arm and Pivot Bracket FIGURE 5-11 Chapter 5 Cable Management Arm 5-13...
Page 82: Figure 5-12 Attachment Of Lower Cma Arm And Pivot Bracket
5. Remove the hinge pin securing the pivot bracket to the lower CMA arm, which will facilitate attaching the bracket to the system chassis, FIGURE 5-12 6. Secure the lower pivot bracket to the lower left hand of the system chassis using the two captive screws, FIGURE 5-10 7.
Page 83: Figure 5-13 Attaching Left Hand T-Bracket
8. Secure the left hand T-bracket to the left hand slide rail using two captive screws, FIGURE 5-13 Attaching Left Hand T-Bracket FIGURE 5-13 Chapter 5 Cable Management Arm 5-15...
Page 84: Figure 5-14 Attaching Right-Hand T-Bracket
9. Secure the right hand T-bracket to the right hand slide rail using two captive screws, FIGURE 5-14 Attaching Right-Hand T-Bracket FIGURE 5-14 5-16 Sun Fire E2900 System Service Manual • May 2006...
Page 85: Figure 5-15 Attachment Of Upper/Lower Cma Arms To T-Brackets
10. Secure the upper CMA arm to left hand T-bracket using a single hinge pin FIGURE 5-15 Attachment of Upper/Lower CMA Arms To T-Brackets. FIGURE 5-15 11. Secure the lower CMA arm to the left hand T-bracket using a single hinge pin, FIGURE 5-14 12.
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Page 87: Storage Devices
C H A P T E R Storage Devices This chapter describes how to remove and install the removable media bay, tape drive, DVD drive, SCC reader, and hard disk drives. It contains the following topics: Section 6.1, “Hard Disk Drives” on page 6-1 ■...
Page 88: Removing A Hard Disk Drive
The disk drives have three LEDs ( TABLE 6-1 Disk Drive LEDs TABLE 6-1 LED Name Activated (green) Device is activated. Device is deactivated. Fault (amber) Internal fault. No internal fault. Device can be removed. Device cannot be OK to remove removed.
Page 89: Figure 6-2 Releasing The Hard Disk Drive Ejector Handle
7. Open the drive handle by pushing the latch to the right ( FIGURE 6-2 Releasing the Hard Disk Drive Ejector Handle FIGURE 6-2 8. Extend the drive handle to disconnect the drive from the system ( FIGURE 6-3 Ejecting the Hard Disk Drive FIGURE 6-3 Chapter 6 Storage Devices...
Page 90: Installing A Hard Disk Drive
9. Remove the drive from the drive bay while holding the drive handle ( FIGURE 6-4 The hard disk drive rear connector is disconnected when the drive is ejected. Removing the Hard Disk Drive FIGURE 6-4 10. Place the drive on an ESD mat. 11.
Page 91: Removable Media Module
4. Insert the disk drive into the bay as far as it will go. 5. Close the drive handle to connect the drive to the system. 6. Detach the antistatic wrist strap. 7. Close the front door of the system. 8.
Page 92: Removing The Removable Media Module
Removable media module Removable Media Module Location—System Front View FIGURE 6-5 6.2.1 Removing the Removable Media Module 1. Take the system to Standby mode. Section 4.2, “Taking the System to Standby Mode” on page 4-2. 2. Remove power by removing the four input power cables, AC0 through AC4 FIGURE 1-3 3.
Page 93: Figure 6-6 Opening The Media Bay Access Door
5. Slide the system out of the system cabinet until the locking latches click. Section 3.1, “Sliding the System Out of the System Cabinet” on page 3-1. 6. Open the front door. 7. Attach a wrist strap. Place a grounded ESD mat close to the system. Section 2.8, “Antistatic Precautions”...
Page 94: Figure 6-7 Ib_Ssc Assembly Cable And Connector Locations And The Removable Media Module Retaining Spring
9. Disconnect the following cables from the IB_SSC assembly: disk drive power cable, SCSI data cable, SCC card reader cable, and DVD-ROM drive data/power cable ( FIGURE 6-7 Caution – Do not disconnect the SCC card reader cable end that connects to the SSC card reader or the SCSI data cable end that connects to the removable media backplane.
Page 95: Figure 6-8 Sliding The Removable Media Module Out A Short Distance
12. Grasp the metal blade located at the front. Remove the removable media module a short distance from the system so that you can reach the connectors ( FIGURE 6-8 Sliding the Removable Media Module Out a Short Distance FIGURE 6-8 13.
Page 96: Installing The Removable Media Module
6.2.2 Installing the Removable Media Module 1. Complete Step 1 through Step 4 Section 6.2.1, “Removing the Removable Media Module” on page 6-6. 2. Open the front right door of the system. 3. Insert the removable media module partially into the system ( FIGURE 6-8 4.
Page 97: Replacing An Existing Tape Drive
CD-ROM drive Tape drive Tape Drive and DVD-ROM Drive Location—System Front View FIGURE 6-10 6.3.1 Replacing an Existing Tape Drive 1. Take the system to Standby mode. Section 4.2, “Taking the System to Standby Mode” on page 4-2. 2. Open the right front door of the system. 3.
Page 98: Installing A New Tape Drive
Baseplate Removing or Attaching the Baseplate to the Tape Drive FIGURE 6-11 8. Attach the baseplate to the new tape drive. Use the four countersunk screws shipped with the drive ( FIGURE 6-11 9. Install the new drive. Insert it into the system until the metal latch on the left side engages.
Page 99: Figure 6-12 Dismantling The Tape Drive Filler Panel
Filler Baseplate panel Dismantling the Tape Drive Filler Panel FIGURE 6-12 6. Line up the baseplate of the tape drive filler panel with the tape drive. Attach the baseplate to the tape drive. Use the four countersunk screws shipped with the drive ( FIGURE 6-11 7.
Page 100: Dvd-Rom Drive
9. Close the front door of the system. 10. Power on the system. Section 4.1, “Powering On the System” on page 4-1, and refer to the system administration manual. DVD-ROM Drive Caution – Use proper ESD grounding techniques when handling components. Wear an antistatic wrist strap and use an ESD-protected mat.
Page 101: Figure 6-14 Opening The Media Bay Access Door-System Top View
Opening the Media Bay Access Door—System Top View FIGURE 6-14 5. Inside the media bay, push the metal latch to the right ( FIGURE 6-15 The latch retains the drive. Latch (in media bay) Removing the DVD-ROM Drive FIGURE 6-15 Chapter 6 Storage Devices 6-15...
Page 102: Dvd-Rom Backplane
6. Disconnect the DVD-ROM drive from the backplane connector. Firmly pull the DVD-ROM drive from the front of the system ( FIGURE 6-15 7. Place the drive on an ESD mat. 8. If required, install a replacement DVD-ROM drive. Insert the DVD-ROM drive into the system until the latch engages.
Page 103: Figure 6-16 Ib_Ssc Assembly Cable And Connector Locations
Disk drive power cable DVD-ROM drive data/power connector SCC card reader connector SCSI data connector IB_SSC Assembly Cable and Connector Locations FIGURE 6-16 4. Remove the DVD-ROM backplane, which is the small board located at the back of the DVD-ROM drive ( FIGURE 6-17 DVD-ROM backplane...
Page 104: Scc Reader
5. Install the replacement backplane to the DVD-ROM drive. 6. Reconnect the DVD-ROM drive data/power cable to the IB_SSC board and to the DVD-ROM drive ( FIGURE 6-16 7. Insert the DVD-ROM drive into the chassis until the latch engages. 8.
Page 105: Figure 6-18 System Configuration Card Slot Location
6. Attach a wrist strap. Place a grounded ESD mat close to the system. Section 2.8, “Antistatic Precautions” on page 2-6. 7. Remove the system configuration card (SCC). This card is the size of a credit card, and is located above the CD-ROM drive FIGURE 6-18 SCC slot System Configuration Card Slot Location...
Page 106: Figure 6-19 Disconnecting The Scc Reader Cable
Disconnecting the SCC Reader Cable FIGURE 6-19 10. Loosen the captive screw securing the SCC reader ( FIGURE 6-20 Loosening the SCC Reader Captive Screw FIGURE 6-20 6-20 Sun Fire E2900 System Service Manual • May 2006...
Page 107: Installing The Scc Reader
11. Lift the reader off the locating pins ( ). Place it on an ESD mat. FIGURE 6-21 Removing the SCC Reader FIGURE 6-21 6.6.2 Installing the SCC Reader 1. Complete Step 1 through Step 6 Section 6.6.1, “Removing the SCC Reader” on page 6-18.
Page 108 9. Retract the system cabinet stabilizer bar. 10. Reattach the four power input cables, AC0 through AC4. 11. Power on the system. Section 4.1, “Powering On the System” on page 4-1 and refer to the system administration manual. 6-22 Sun Fire E2900 System Service Manual • May 2006...
Page 109: Cooling Subsystem
C H A P T E R Cooling Subsystem This chapter describes how to remove and install the main system fans, the fan tray, and the IB fans. You can replace individual fans without powering off the system. To replace the main fan tray, you must take the system to Standby mode and remove power from the system.
Page 110: Main Fans
Main Fans 7.1.1 Fan Failures Failure of main fans 6 and 7 can cause reduced system availability. In all procedures observe these cautions: Caution – Use proper ESD grounding techniques when handling components. Wear an antistatic wrist strap and use an ESD-protected mat. Store ESD-sensitive components in its ESD safe packaging box before placing them on any surface.
Page 111: Table 7-2 Fan Failure Procedures-Two Cpu/Memory Boards (8 Cpus) Configuration
Fan Failure Procedures—Two CPU/Memory Boards (8 CPUs) Configuration TABLE 7-2 Problem Resolution System Availability If the system is operating up to 35 degrees C or between 35 to 40 degrees C ambient temperature: Main fan 0 through 5 or system Hot-swap the fan.
Page 112: Removing A Main Fan
7.1.2 Removing a Main Fan 1. Open the front doors to the system. 2. Attach the wrist strap. Section 2.8, “Antistatic Precautions” on page 2-6. 3. Identify the fan that is faulty and needs to be replaced. The fault ( ) LED on the panel between the two columns of fans should be lit.
Page 113: Figure 7-2 Loosening The Fan's Captive Screw
Loosening the Fan’s Captive Screw FIGURE 7-2 7. Remove the fan and place on an ESD mat ( FIGURE 7-3 Removing a Fan FIGURE 7-3 Chapter 7 Cooling Subsystem...
Page 114: Installing A Main Fan
7.1.3 Installing a Main Fan 1. Open the front doors of the system. 2. Attach a wrist strap. Section 2.8, “Antistatic Precautions” on page 2-6. 3. Orient the fan so that the two lugs on the metal carrier engage in the cutouts in the fan tray ( FIGURE 7-4 Inserting a Fan Into the Fan Tray...
Page 115: Main Fan Tray
Main Fan Tray Caution – The fan tray is not hot-pluggable. Attempting to hot-plug the fan tray while the system is powered on may result in damage. When an overtemperature is detected, the system shuts down. Caution – Use proper ESD grounding techniques when handling components. Wear an antistatic wrist strap and use an ESD-protected mat.
Page 116: Figure 7-5 Removing The Fan Tray Power Connector
5. Unlatch and disconnect the fan tray power connector ( FIGURE 7-5 Removing the Fan Tray Power Connector FIGURE 7-5 6. Remove the system indicator board connector retaining clip and disconnect the connector. Section 12.1.1, “Removing the System Indicator Board” on page 12-2.
Page 117: Figure 7-6 Loosening The Fan Tray Captive Screws
7. Loosen the two captive screws to the fan tray in the following order ( FIGURE 7-6 There is one captive screw at the top and one at the bottom right side of the fan tray. a. Loosen the bottom captive screw. b.
Page 118: Installing The Main Fan Tray
8. Pull the tray slightly to the right to disengage the mounting pins ( FIGURE 7-7 Mounting Removing the Fan Tray FIGURE 7-7 Caution – The fan tray is heavy. Take care when disengaging it from its mountings. 9. Remove the tray and place it on an ESD mat. 7.2.2 Installing the Main Fan Tray 1.
Page 119: Ib Fans
6. Connect the fan tray power connector. Lock it by pushing it slightly upwards while pressing the locking clip to the right with a screwdriver ( FIGURE 7-5 7. Connect the system indicator board connector to the receptacle at the top of the fan tray.
Page 120: Removing An Ib Fan
7.3.1 Removing an IB Fan 1. Extend and lock the system cabinet stabilizer bar. Section 3.1, “Sliding the System Out of the System Cabinet” on page 3-1 Section 3.2, “Sliding the System Into the System Cabinet” on page 3-5. Caution – Failure to extend and lock the stabilizer bar before you slide a system out of the rack can cause the system cabinet to tip over.
Page 121: Figure 7-10 Identifying The Fan Power Connector
5. Identify the fan to be removed. Disconnect the power connector ( FIGURE 7-10 Power connector Identifying the Fan Power Connector FIGURE 7-10 Caution – Wait at least ten seconds before removing the fan to allow it to stop rotating. The remaining fan will still be rotating. There are no finger guards. Take care not to touch any part of the fan.
Page 122: Installing An Ib Fan
Removing an IB_SSC Fan FIGURE 7-11 7.3.2 Installing an IB Fan 1. Make sure that the system cabinet stabilizer bar is extended and locked. Section 3.1, “Sliding the System Out of the System Cabinet” on page 3-1 Section 3.2, “Sliding the System Into the System Cabinet” on page 3-5.
Page 123 8. Remove the wrist strap. 9. Slide the system back into the chassis and secure it. 10. Retract the system cabinet stabilization bar. Chapter 7 Cooling Subsystem 7-15...
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Page 125: Power Subsystem
C H A P T E R Power Subsystem This chapter describes how to remove and install the various parts of the power subsystems. It contains the following topics: Section 8.1, “Power Supplies” on page 8-2 ■ Section 8.2, “Power Inlet Box” on page 8-4 ■...
Page 126: Power Supplies
Power Supplies Caution – Use proper ESD grounding techniques when handling components. Wear an antistatic wrist strap and use an ESD-protected mat. Store ESD-sensitive components in its ESD safe packaging box before placing them on any surface Note – In order for the system to function correctly, a minimum of two power supplies must be powered on and operating.
Page 127: Removing A Power Supply
8.1.1 Removing a Power Supply Note – The power supplies are hot-swappable. 1. Open the right front door of the system. 2. Attach a wrist strap to your wrist. Connect the ESD wrist strap to the system. Section 2.8, “Antistatic Precautions” on page 2-6.
Page 128: Installing A Power Supply
Ejector lever Removing a Power Supply FIGURE 8-3 5. Place it on an ESD mat. 8.1.2 Installing a Power Supply 1. Open the right front door of the system. 2. Attach a wrist strap to your wrist. Connect the ESD wrist strap to the system. Section 2.8, “Antistatic Precautions”...
Page 129: Removing The Power Inlet Box
The power inlet box is located at the left rear of the system just to the right of the metal perforations ( FIGURE 8-4 8.2.1 Removing the Power Inlet Box 1. Take the system to Standby mode. Section 4.2, “Taking the System to Standby Mode” on page 4-2.
Page 130: Installing The Power Inlet Box
8.2.2 Installing the Power Inlet Box 1. Insert the power inlet box into the rear of the system and secure the inlet box by using the four Phillips no. 2 screws ( FIGURE 8-4 2. Return power to the system by reconnecting the four power input cables, AC0 through AC4 ( FIGURE 1-3 3.
Page 131: Figure 8-5 Unlatching The Power Distribution Board Ejector Lever
Caution – Failure to extend and lock the stabilizer bar before you slide a system out of the rack will cause the system cabinet to tip over. 5. Slide the system out of the system cabinet until the locking latches click. Section 3.1, “Sliding the System Out of the System Cabinet”...
Page 132: Installing The Power Distribution Board
Removing the Power Distribution Board FIGURE 8-6 8.3.2 Installing the Power Distribution Board 1. Make sure that the leveling feet are extended to the floor. 2. Extend and lock the system cabinet stabilizer bar. Section 3.1, “Sliding the System Out of the System Cabinet” on page 3-1 Section 3.2, “Sliding the System Into the System Cabinet”...
Page 133: Figure 8-7 Inserting The Power Distribution Board
6. Press down firmly to ensure the connector at the base of the board is firmly mated with the receptacle on the baseplane. Connector Receptacle Inserting the Power Distribution Board FIGURE 8-7 7. Move the ejector lever to the horizontal position ( FIGURE 8-5 8.
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Page 135: Cpu/Memory Boards
C H A P T E R CPU/Memory Boards This chapter explains how to install a CPU/Memory board filler board, install and remove the CPU/Memory board, and install and remove DIMMs. This chapter contains the following topics: Section 9.1, “Filler Boards” on page 9-2 ■...
Page 136: Filler Boards
Filler Boards Caution – To prevent the system from overheating, always install a filler board when you permanently remove a CPU/Memory board from a system ( FIGURE 9-1 Inserting a CPU/Memory Filler Board FIGURE 9-1 Sun Fire E2900 System Service Manual • May 2006...
Page 137: Cpu/Memory Boards
CPU/Memory Boards The CPU/Memory boards (SB0, SB2, and SB4) are removed and replaced from the top of the system ( ). When you remove a CPU/Memory board from the FIGURE 9-2 system, place it in its ESD safe packaging box. The CPU/Memory board box provides two ESD safe work surfaces.
Page 138: Removing A Cpu/Memory Board
There are three LEDs on the CPU/Memory board ( TABLE 9-1 CPU/Memory Board LED Functions TABLE 9-1 LED Name Activated LED Device is activated. Device is deactivated (green) Internal fault. No internal fault. Fault LED (amber) OK to remove Assembly can be removed. Assembly cannot be (blue or amber) removed.
Page 139: Figure 9-3 Unlocking The Cpu/Memory Board Ejector Levers
3. Make sure that the leveling feet are extended to the floor. 4. Extend and lock the system cabinet stabilizer bar. Section 3.1, “Sliding the System Out of the System Cabinet” on page 3-1 Section 3.2, “Sliding the System Into the System Cabinet” on page 3-5.
Page 140: Figure 9-4 Raising The Cpu/Memory Board Ejector Levers
9. Raise the ejector levers simultaneously until they are 90 degrees straight out from the board ( FIGURE 9-4 This action unseats the board from the baseplane connector. Raising the CPU/Memory Board Ejector Levers FIGURE 9-4 10. Grasp the ejector levers and pull upward to raise the CPU/Memory board until the green panels are visible.
Page 141: Figure 9-5 Raising A Cpu/Memory Board From The System
Raising a CPU/Memory Board From the System FIGURE 9-5 13. Remove the DIMMs and install them on the replacement board (if one is to be fitted). Section 9.3.2, “Removing DIMMs” on page 9-12. Caution – Install a filler board in the empty slot if a replacement board is not going to be installed.
Page 142: Installing A Cpu/Memory Board
9.2.2 Installing a CPU/Memory Board 1. Attach the ESD wrist strap. Place a grounded ESD mat close to the system. Section 2.8, “Antistatic Precautions” on page 2-6. 2. Install DIMMs on the CPU/Memory board, if required. Section 9.3.3, “Installing DIMMs” on page 9-15.
Page 143: Figure 9-7 Partially Inserting The Cpu/Memory Board Into The System
6. Slowly push down from the center top of the CPU/Memory board until the top face of the board is approximately three or four inches (7.5 cm to 10 cm) from the top of chassis. Partially Inserting the CPU/Memory Board Into the System FIGURE 9-7 Chapter 9 CPU/Memory Boards...
Page 144: Figure 9-8 Changing Hand Grip And Lowering The Cpu/Board Into The System
7. When the board is approximately three or four inches (7.5 cm to 10 cm) from the top of the chassis, change your grip and grasp the ejector levers so that they are oriented in the vertical position, 90 degrees straight out from the board. Caution –...
Page 145: Dimms
13. Power on the system. Then test and configure the board using DR. Refer to the system administration manual. DIMMs The CPU/Memory board has 32 DIMM sockets, which are divided into eight banks of four DIMMs per bank ( ). Each CPU processor has two corresponding FIGURE 9-9 DIMM banks.
Page 146: Dimm Bank Configuration Guidelines
The DIMM number and bank number are repeated in the same order for each CPU processor. DIMM number 3, bank 0 is the first DIMM, and DIMM number 3, bank 1 is the second DIMM in each DIMM bank. The CPU processor number is noted on the metal cover.
Page 147: Figure 9-10 Removing The Dimm Cover
3. Remove the four screws that retain the DIMM cover. Remove the cover FIGURE 9-10 Removing the DIMM Cover FIGURE 9-10 4. Locate the slot for the DIMM you need to replace. Chapter 9 CPU/Memory Boards 9-13...
Page 148: Figure 9-11 Removing A Dimm
5. Eject the faulty DIMM by pressing down on the ejection levers on both sides of the DIMM connector ( FIGURE 9-11 DIMM Ejection lever Removing a DIMM FIGURE 9-11 6. Holding the DIMM by its edges, remove it from the slot and place it on an antistatic surface.
Page 149: Installing Dimms
9.3.3 Installing DIMMs Install one bank completely on each board before installing the remaining banks on any board. Note – All banks must have the same size DIMMs. However, DIMMs from different manufacturers are interchangeable in a single bank if the DIMMs all have the same capacity and speed.
Page 150: Figure 9-12 Installing A Dimm
7. Place your thumbs on the top edge of the DIMM. Push the DIMM firmly into its connector ( FIGURE 9-12 Long side key Short side key Installing a DIMM FIGURE 9-12 8. Press down firmly on the entire edge of the DIMM. The ejector levers will be in the upright position.
Page 151: Figure 10-1 Ib_Ssc Assembly Location-System Top View
C H A P T E R IB_SSC Assembly This chapter describes how to install and remove the IB_SSC assembly and I/O cards. It contains the following topics: Section 10.1.1, “Removing the IB_SSC Assembly” on page 10-2 ■ Section 10.1.2, “Installing the IB_SSC Assembly” on page 10-7 ■...
Page 152: Table 10-1 Ib_Scc Assembly Led Functions
lists the IB_SSC assembly LED functions. TABLE 10-1 IB_SCC Assembly LED Functions TABLE 10-1 IB_SSC LED Name Activated LED Board is activated. Board is deactivated. (green) Fault LED (amber) Fault is present. No fault is present. OK to remove Assembly can be removed. Assembly cannot be removed.
Page 153: Figure 10-2 Opening The Media Bay Cover-System Top View
4. Remove the four input power cables, AC0 through AC4 ( FIGURE 1-3 TABLE 1-1 5. If you are going to remove I/O cards (removing and replacing the power distribution board does not require removing I/O cards), do the following: a.
Page 154: Figure 10-3 Ib_Ssc Assembly Cable And Connector Locations
9. Disconnect the I/O cables from the IB_SSC assembly to the removable media modules ( ). Secure the cables out of the way. FIGURE 10-3 Disk drive power cable DVD-ROM drive data/power connector SCC card reader connector SCSI data connector IB_SSC Assembly Cable and Connector Locations FIGURE 10-3 Caution –...
Page 155: Ib_Ssc Assembly
11. From the right of the system, unlock the ejector levers on the IB_SSC assembly with a Phillips no. 2 screwdriver ( FIGURE 10-4 The ejectors will pop out slightly. Unlocking the IB_SSC Assembly Ejector Levers FIGURE 10-4 12. Raise the ejector levers simultaneously until they are 90 degrees straight out from the board.
Page 156: Figure 10-5 Raising The Ib_Ssc Assembly Halfway Using The Antigravity Guides
14. Hold the green panels and raise the assembly out of the system. Caution – The IB_SSC assembly is heavy and weighs approximately 24 pounds (11 kg); it is also an awkward shape to handle. Take care when removing the board from the system.
Page 157: Ib_Ssc Assembly
15. Place the board in its ESD safe packaging box. 16. Place the packaged IB_SSC assembly on a grounded ESD mat. 10.1.2 Installing the IB_SSC Assembly 1. Attach a wrist strap to your wrist. Connect the ESD wrist strap to the system. Section 2.8, “Antistatic Precautions”...
Page 158: I/O Cards
10. Reconnect the I/O cables at the rear of the system. 11. Reconnect the I/O cables from the removable media modules to the IB_SSC assembly. 12. Close the removable media bay and I/O bay covers. 13. Remove the antistatic wrist. 14.
Page 159: Removing A I/O Card
Rear I/O bay Front I/O Bay Location FIGURE 10-6 10.2.1 Removing a I/O Card Caution – If you remove a I/O card and are not going to replace it, you must fit a I/O card filler panel in its place to maintain EMI integrity. 1.
Page 160: Figure 10-7 Opening The I/O Bay Cover
6. Remove the appropriate I/O connector(s) from the rear of the system. 7. Open the I/O bay cover ( FIGURE 10-7 Opening the I/O Bay Cover FIGURE 10-7 8. Identify the card to be removed. 9. Remove the retaining screw. Gently pull the card upward until it is free of the IB_SSC receptacle ( FIGURE 10-8 FIGURE 10-9...
Page 161: Figure 10-8 Removing The I/O Card Retaining Screw
Removing the I/O Card Retaining Screw FIGURE 10-8 Removing a I/O Card FIGURE 10-9 10. Place the I/O card on a grounded ESD mat. 11. If you are not going to install a I/O card, install a filler panel into the slot. 12.
Page 162: Installing A I/O Card
13. Reconnect the appropriate cable(s) into the I/O connector(s) at the rear of the system. 14. Remove the antistatic wrist strap. 15. Slide the system into the system cabinet and secure it. Section 10.1, “IB_SSC Assembly” on page 10-1. 16. Retract the system cabinet stabilizer bar. 17.
Page 163 7. Install the I/O card. a. Remove the filler panel (if installed). b. Press the card gently into the IB_SSC receptacle until it is fully seated. Secure the card with a retaining screw. 8. Close the I/O bay cover and secure it. 9.
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Page 165: L2 Repeater Boards
C H A P T E R L2 Repeater Boards This chapter explains how to remove and install an L2 Repeater board. 11.1 L2 Repeater Board Caution – This procedure requires the system to be extended out of the system cabinet on its slides.
Page 166: Removing An L2 Repeater Board
There are three LEDs on the L2 Repeater board. lists the LED names and TABLE 11-1 functions. L2 Repeater Board LED Functions TABLE 11-1 LED Name Activated LED Board is activated. Board is deactivated. (green) Fault LED (amber) Internal fault. No internal fault.
Page 167: Figure 11-2 Unlocking The L2 Repeater Board Ejector Levers
8. Unlock the ejector levers with a Phillips no. 2 screwdriver ( FIGURE 11-2 The ejectors will pop out slightly. L2 Repeater Unlocking the Board Ejector Levers FIGURE 11-2 9. If you are removing the L2 Repeater board next to the media bay, lift the cover to the media bay.
Page 168: Installing The L2 Repeater Board
12. Grasp the green panels and raise the L2 Repeater board out of the system FIGURE 11-3 Raising an L2 Repeater Board FIGURE 11-3 13. Place the board on a grounded ESD mat. 11.1.2 Installing the L2 Repeater Board Caution – Do not force any board into a slot; it can cause damage to the board and system.
Page 169 3. Hold the green side panels and gently insert the L2 Repeater board into the grooves until the antigravity clutch is engaged. The antigravity clutch holds the board in position so that it can be released without the board sliding down into the system. 4.
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Page 171: System Indicator Board
C H A P T E R System Indicator Board This chapter describes how to remove and install the system indicator board. This chapter contains the following topics: Section 12.1, “System Indicator Board” on page 12-1 ■ Section 12.1.1, “Removing the System Indicator Board” on page 12-2 ■...
Page 172: Removing The System Indicator Board
12.1.1 Removing the System Indicator Board Caution – Use proper ESD grounding techniques when handling components. Wear an antistatic wrist strap and use an ESD-protected mat. Store ESD-sensitive components in its ESD safe packaging box before placing them on any surface. 1.
Page 173: Figure 12-2 Removing The System Indicator Board Cover
9. Press in the back of the system indicator board plastic housing. Push very hard on the plastic latching clips to release the upper housing from the lower housing FIGURE 12-2 Removing the System Indicator Board Cover FIGURE 12-2 10. Remove the clip on the fan tray retaining the system indicator board connector. Remove the connector ( FIGURE 12-3 Connector...
Page 174: Installing The System Indicator Board
11. Loosen the two captive screws securing the indicator board to the top of the chassis ( FIGURE 12-3 12. Remove the module and place it on an ESD mat ( FIGURE 12-3 12.1.2 Installing the System Indicator Board Caution – Use proper ESD grounding techniques when handling components. Wear an antistatic wrist strap and use an ESD-protected mat.
Page 175: Baseplane
C H A P T E R Baseplane This chapter describes how to remove and replace the baseplane, which is located at the bottom of the system ( FIGURE 13-1 13.1 Baseplane Overview and Cautions Caution – Use proper ESD grounding techniques when handling components. Wear an antistatic wrist strap and use an ESD-protected mat.
Page 176: Removing The Baseplane
13.1.1 Removing the Baseplane 1. Take the system to Standby mode. Section 4.2, “Taking the System to Standby Mode” on page 4-2. 2. Remove the four input power cables, AC0 through AC4 ( FIGURE 1-3 This action removes power to the system. 3.
Page 177 Note – Completely remove the IB_SSC assembly is necessary in order to remove the power distribution board. 14. Remove the power distribution board. Section 8.3.1, “Removing the Power Distribution Board” on page 8-6. 15. Disengage and raise the following boards at least two inches above the system, but do not completely remove them: CPU/Memory boards ■...
Page 178: Figure 13-2 Removing The Baseplane Securing Screws
Removing the Baseplane Securing Screws FIGURE 13-2 Plunger (release button) Locating pin Releasing the Baseplane Plunger (If Fitted) FIGURE 13-3 13-4 Sun Fire E2900 System Service Manual • May 2006...
Page 179: Installing The Baseplane
18. Lower the front of the baseplane and pull it forward ( FIGURE 13-3 This action releases the locating pins from the slots at the rear of the chassis. 19. Remove the baseplane and place it on an ESD mat ( FIGURE 13-4 Removing the Baseplane FIGURE 13-4...
Page 180 6. Install or re-engage the assemblies and boards in the following order: a. Seat the CPU/Memory boards and L2 Repeater boards. Section 9.2.2, “Installing a CPU/Memory Board” on page 9-8 Section 11.1.2, “Installing the L2 Repeater Board” on page 11-4. b.
Page 181: Antigravity Clutches
C H A P T E R Antigravity Clutches There are antigravity clutches on the system for CPU/Memory boards, IB_SSC assemblies, and L2 Repeater boards. This chapter explains how to replace clutches for these boards and assemblies. This chapter describes how to remove and replace a clutch.
Page 182: Clutch Locations
14.1.1 Clutch Locations shows the location of the clutch.for the L2 Repeater board. FIGURE 14-1 L2 Repeater board clutch, RP0 L2 Repeater board clutch, RP2 L2 Repeater Board Clutch Location FIGURE 14-1 14-2 Sun Fire E2900 System Service Manual • May 2006...
Page 183: Figure 14-2 Cpu/Memory Board Clutch Locations
shows the location of the clutch for the CPU/Memory board. FIGURE 14-2 CPU/Memory board clutch, SB2 CPU/Memory board clutch, SB4 CPU/Memory Board Clutch Locations FIGURE 14-2 Chapter 14 Antigravity Clutches 14-3...
Page 184: Figure 14-3 Ib_Ssc Assembly Clutch Location
shows the location of the clutch for the IB_SSC assembly. FIGURE 14-3 IB_SSC assembly clutch IB_SSC Assembly Clutch Location FIGURE 14-3 14-4 Sun Fire E2900 System Service Manual • May 2006...
Page 185: Replacing A Clutch
14.1.2 Replacing a Clutch To replace a clutch, IB_SSCCPU/Memory board, L2 Repeater board, or IB_SCC board clutch, follow these steps: 1. Take the system to Standby mode. Section 4.2, “Taking the System to Standby Mode” on page 4-2. 2. If you are replacing an L2 Repeater board or IB_SSC board clutch, remove power to the system by removing the four input power cables, AC0 through AC4 FIGURE 1-3 3.
Page 186 10. Replace the board you previously removed. See one of the following sections: Section 9.2.2, “Installing a CPU/Memory Board” on page 9-8 ■ Section 10.1.2, “Installing the IB_SSC Assembly” on page 10-7 ■ Section 11.1.2, “Installing the L2 Repeater Board” on page 11-4.
Page 187: Side Handles
C H A P T E R Side Handles This chapter describes how to remove and replace the side handles. 15.1 Replacing the Handles Caution – This procedure requires the system to be extended out of the system cabinet on its slides. 1.
Page 188: Figure 15-1 Bezel Hinge Release Mechanism
Hinge Handle Bezel Hinge Release Mechanism FIGURE 15-1 6. Remove the four Phillips no. 2 screws securing the handle. 7. Attach the new handle using the four screws you removed in Step 8. Replace the door. 9. Slide the system back into the system cabinet and secure it. Section 3.2, “Sliding the System Into the System Cabinet”...
Page 189: Parts List
A P P E N D I X Parts List This chapter describes the availability of FRUs and options for the Sun Fire system. Some of the FRUs and options can be installed by a competent system administrator, but many must be installed by an appropriately qualified service engineer, as shown .
Page 190 FRUs and Options (Continued) TABLE A-1 Can be installed by: Qualified System Service Description Configuration Administrator Engineer ✓ Baseplane ✓ System configuration card reader ✓ Media bay (includes SCSI backplane) ✓ L2 Repeater board ✓ IB_SSC assembly ✓ Main system fans ✓...
Page 191: Connectors
A P P E N D I X Connectors This appendix describes the various cables and connectors that should be made available in order for the installation to be completed. Sun Fire E2900 System Connectors The Sun Fire E2900 system has the following connectors on the rear of the system: Two gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 ports ■...
Page 192: Figure B-1 Sun Fire E2900 System External I/O Connections
Sun Fire E2900 System External I/O Connections FIGURE B-1 Sun Fire E2900 System Back Panel Legend TABLE B-1 Number Description I/O 0-5 connectors SCSI port, 68 pins Alarms port 10/100 Ethernet LOM/system controller port Serial ports Net0/Net1 ports AC3 input port AC2 input port AC power inlet box AC1 input port...
Page 193: Gigabit Ethernet Connectors
Gigabit Ethernet Connectors The gigabit Ethernet connectors are shielded RJ-45 connectors ( FIGURE B-2 TABLE B-2 lists the connector pinouts. NET0 NET1 RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet Connectors FIGURE B-2 Gigabit Ethernet Connector Pinout TABLE B-2 Signal Name Signal Name TRD0_H TRD2_L TRD0_L TRD1_L TRD1_H...
Page 194: Serial Connectors
Serial Connectors illustrates the SSC RJ-45 serial connectors. Serial port B is reserved. FIGURE B-3 describes the pinouts. TABLE B-3 SSC1 Serial A Serial B RJ-45 Serial Connectors FIGURE B-3 RJ-45 Serial Connector Pinouts TABLE B-3 Signal Signal Ground Signal Ground Sun Fire E2900 System Service Manual •...
Page 195: Scsi Connector
SCSI Connector illustrates the 68-pin SCSI connector and the SCSI icon. FIGURE B-4 TABLE B-4 describes the SCSI connector pinouts. 68-Pin SCSI Connector FIGURE B-4 68-Pin SCSI Connector Pinouts TABLE B-4 Pin No. Signal Name Type Pin No. Signal Name Type Pin No.
Page 196: Scsi Implementation
68-Pin SCSI Connector Pinouts (Continued) TABLE B-4 Pin No. Signal Name Type Pin No. Signal Name Type Pin No. Signal Name Type +ATN –DB(4) –DB(10) Ground –DB(5) –DB(11) +BSY –DB(6) B.4.1 SCSI Implementation For PCI compatible IB_SSC assemblies the embedded SCSI subsystem is: SCSI Fast-160 (UltraSCSI) low-voltage differential parallel interface ■...
Page 197: Twisted-Pair Ethernet Cable-Type Connectivity
SSC1 RJ-45 Twisted-Pair Ethernet Socket FIGURE B-5 Twisted-Pair Ethernet Connector Pinouts TABLE B-5 Description Description TXD+ Common mode termination TXD– RXD– RXD+ Common mode termination Common mode termination Common mode termination B.5.1 Twisted-Pair Ethernet Cable-Type Connectivity The following types of twisted-pair Ethernet cables can be connected to the 8-pin twisted pair Ethernet connector.
Page 198: Alarms Port
Alarms Port The alarms service port connector ( ) is a male DB-15 connector. FIGURE B-6 TABLE B-7 lists the pinouts. DB-15 (Male) Alarms Service Port Connector FIGURE B-6 DB-15 (Male) Alarms Service Port Connector TABLE B-7 Signal Name Description State Not connected Not connected...
Page 199 Glossary cable management arm (CMA) Supports and protects cables when a system slides into or out of a cabinet. There are two styles of CMAs: CMA-Lite and CMA-800. See cable management arm. dynamic reconfiguration Part of the Solaris OS. Use dynamic reconfiguration to do the following tasks while the Solaris OS is running: reconfigure, remove, or install boards;...
Page 200 SunSolve Online service Informational and patch database service. system controller software The application that performs all of the system controller configuration functions. Glossary-2 Sun Fire E2900 System Service Manual • May 2006...
Page 201: Index
Index DIMMs, 9-12 connectivity, TPE, B-7 antigravity clutch, replacing, 14-1 connectors, I/O, B-1 antistatic precautions, 2-6 cooling and power issues, CPU/Memory board, 9-1 antistatic wrist strap, attaching, 2-7 CPU/Memory board components, 9-3 cooling and power issues, 9-1 baseplane description, 9-3 installing, 13-5 ﬁller board, 9-2, 9-4 removing, 13-2...
Page 202 removing installing, 6-12 Electrostatic discharge, see ESD, 2-2 baseplane, 13-5 ESD, 2-2 clutch, CPU/Memory board, 14-5 Ethernet, TPE connectivity, B-7 clutch, IB_SSC assembly, 14-5 clutch, L2 Repeater board, 14-5 CPU/Memory board, 9-8 fan LED, 7-2 CPU/Memory ﬁller board, 9-2 fan tray assembly, troubleshooting, 1-7 DIMMs, 9-15 fan tray, main disk drive, 6-4...
Page 203 DIMMs, 9-12, 9-15 clutch, CPU/Memory board, 14-5 installing, 9-15 clutch, IB_SSC assembly, 14-5 location, 9-11 clutch, L2 Repeater board, 14-5 maximizing performance, 9-15 DIMMs, 9-13 removing, 9-13 disk drive, 6-2 replacing, 9-12 DVD-ROM backplane, 6-16 slot numbers, 9-11 DVD-ROM drive, 6-14 I/O card, 10-9 IB fan, 7-12 L2 Repeater board, 11-2...
Page 204 system powering on, 4-1 Standby mode, 4-2 system cabinet sliding system out, 3-2, 3-5 System Controller troubleshooting, 1-7 System Controller and I/O assembly, See IB_SSC system indicator board installing, 12-4 removing, 12-2 system precautions, 2-4 tape drive installing, 6-12 removing, 6-11 test, 1-5 tools required, 2-8 transporting the system...

Sun Microsystems 817-4054-15 Servise Manual

Preface

1 Fault Isolation

2 Safety, Tools Requirements, and Periodic Maintenance

3 System Access and Transportation

4 Powering on and off

5 Cable Management Arm

6 Storage Devices

7 Cooling Subsystem

8 Power Subsystem

9 Cpu/Memory Boards

10 IB_SSC Assembly

11 L2 Repeater Boards

12 System Indicator Board

13 Baseplane

14 Antigravity Clutches

15 Side Handles

Parts List

Connectors

Index

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