Servicing The System Configuration Prom - Oracle SPARC T5-8 Service Manual

Servicing the System Configuration PROM

The system configuration PROM is a cold-service component that can be replaced only by
qualified service personnel.
The system configuration PROM stores the host ID and MAC address. If you have to replace
the motherboard, be sure to move the System configuration PROM from the old motherboard
to the new motherboard. This step will ensure that the server will retain its original host ID and
MAC address.
This procedure requires that you handle components that are sensitive to electrostatic
Caution -
discharge. This discharge can cause server components to fail.
These topics describe service procedures for the system configuration PROM in the server.
Steps Description
1. Determine if the system configuration PROM is
faulty.
2. Remove the main module so that you can replace the
system configuration PROM.
3. Replace the system configuration PROM.
4. Install the main module after you have replaced the
system configuration PROM.
5. Verify the installation.
Related Information
"Identifying Components"
■
"Detecting and Managing Faults"
■
"Preparing for Service"
■
"Component Service Task Reference" on page 23
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"Returning the Server to Operation"
■
Links
"Interpreting LEDs" on page 29
"Remove the Main Module" on page 91
■ "Remove the System Configuration
PROM" on page 118
■ "Install the System Configuration
PROM" on page 119
"Install the Main Module" on page 95
"Verify the System Configuration
PROM" on page 120
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