Oracle SPARC T5-8 Service Manual page 60

Server Upgrade Process
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.
This table contains the steps for upgrading the server to a fully-populated configuration. You
can also view an animated demonstration of the upgrade process at:
Flash:
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8_Demo.html
MP4:
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mp4
Step Description
1. Remove the upgrade components from their packaging, and place
them on an antistatic mat.
2. Remove the covers from the new processor modules.
3. Remove all of the DIMM filler panels in the processor modules.
The steps to remove DIMM filler panels are the same as the steps
for removing DIMMs.
4. Install the DIMMs. All of the DIMMs must be either 16 or 32 GB,
and they must match the size and capacity of the DIMMs that are
already installed in the server.
5. Replace the covers on the new processor modules.
6. Check for faults. If any fault is present, you must correct the fault
and clear it from the server.
7. Shut down the server.
8. Remove the processor filler modules from slot 1 and slot 2.
9. Install the new processor modules in slot 1 and slot 2.
10. Return the server to operation.
11. Check for faults. If any fault is present, you must correct the fault
and clear it from the server.
12. Review the root complex changes.
13. Review the PCIe card load balancing changes. Even though the
load balancing guidelines change with the upgrade, you do not
need to move any existing PCIe cards.
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"Front Panel Components (Service)" on page
This procedure requires that you handle components that are sensitive to electrostatic
http://download.oracle.com/SPARC/T5-8-Server/SPARC_T5-8-Server/T5-
http://download.oracle.com/SPARC/T5-8-Server/SPARC_T5-8-Server-Upgrade.
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Link
Step 8 in "Remove a Processor Module or Processor Filler
Module" on page 63.
"Remove a DIMM or DIMM Filler Panel" on page
"Install a DIMM" on page 78.
Step 1 in "Install a Processor Module or Processor Filler
Module" on page 67.
"Check for Faults" on page 41.
"Removing Power From the Server" on page
"Remove a Processor Module or Processor Filler
Module" on page 63.
"Install a Processor Module or Processor Filler
Module" on page 67.
"Returning the Server to Operation".
"Check for Faults" on page 41.
"Root Complex Connections (Four Processor
Modules)" on page 150
"PCIe Card Installation Guidelines" on page 153
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