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4. Configure the server for dual 4-socket (2x4) server operation.
Log in to the System A Oracle ILOM CLI, and type the following commands at the Oracle
ILOM prompt:
-> show /SP/policy ENABLE_8_SOCKET_MODE
/SP/policy
Properties:
ENABLE_8_SOCKET_MODE = enabled
-> set /SP/policy ENABLE_8_SOCKET_MODE=disabled
NOTE: Changing socket mode may take several minutes to complete. The SP will be
immediately restarted and complete chassis power cycle will take place.
Before proceeding, please make sure:
1) Host power is turned off at both sides of the chassis.
2) No other management task or reconfiguration is happening.
Are you sure you want to set ENABLE_8_SOCKET_MODE=disabled (y/n)? y
The system resets. No message is displayed. Wait for the SP to come back online.
5. Add System B server optional components, as required.
Optional components include PCIe cards and storage drives. See
Components" on page 22
Update the System B server Oracle ILOM and BIOS firmware. This step is
6.
required.
A System Firmware (SysFW) image contains both the SP and BIOS firmware. An upgrade
takes about five to seven minutes to complete. No other tasks can be performed using the SP
until the firmware upgrade is complete and Oracle ILOM is reset.
Refer to "Getting Firmware and Software Updates" in Oracle Server X7-8 Installation
Follow software update best practices for servers. Firmware can be different on
Caution -
System A and System B in dual 4-socket (2x4) server mode.
Verify the System B server dual 4-socket (2x4) server mode.
7.
System A is active.
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System B is active.
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See "Verify the Current Socket Mode Configuration" on page
8. Run UEFI diagnostics for System A and System B.
See "Troubleshooting and Diagnostics" on page
Configure Single 8-Socket Server to Dual 4-Socket Server (CRU)
and "Servicing Components" on page
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