Servicing Processor Modules; Server Upgrade Process - Oracle SPARC T5-8 Service Manual

Servicing Processor Modules

The SPARC T5-8 server supports two configurations:
Fully-populated — four processor modules
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Half-populated — two processor modules and two processor filler modules
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Processor modules and processor filler modules are cold-service components that can be
replaced only after you remove all power from the system. For the location of the processor
modules, see
Caution -
discharge. This discharge can cause server components to fail.
These topics describe how to service the processor modules:
"Server Upgrade Process" on page 59
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"Processor Module LEDs" on page 61
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"Determine Which Processor Module Is Faulty" on page 62
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"Remove a Processor Module or Processor Filler Module" on page 63
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"Install a Processor Module or Processor Filler Module" on page 67
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"Verify the Processor Module" on page 70
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Related Information
"Identifying Components"
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"Detecting and Managing Faults"
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"Preparing for Service"
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"Component Service Task Reference" on page 23
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"Returning the Server to Operation"
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Server Upgrade Process

The SPARC T5-8 server supports two configurations:
"Front Panel Components (Service)" on page
This procedure requires that you handle components that are sensitive to electrostatic
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