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- Page 1 Sun Fire X4600 to Sun Fire X4600 ™ M2 Server Migration Sun Microsystems, Inc. www.sun.com Part No. 819-5040-11 August 2009, Revision A Submit comments about this document by clicking the Feedback[+] link at: http://docs.sun.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Preface xi Sun Fire X4600 to Sun Fire X4600 M2 Server Migration 1 Upgrade Procedure 1 Planning and Preparation 2 ▼ To Plan and Prepare 2 Populating a Server With CPU Modules 3 CPU Module Matching Requirements 3 Population Procedures 3... - Page 4 DIMM Usage 30 Sun Fire X4600 M2 4-DIMM CPU Module 31 Physical Layout 31 DIMM Usage 32 Sun Fire X4600 M2 8-DIMM and 8-DIMM Split Plane CPU Modules 33 Physical Layout 33 DIMM Usage 35 Populating a Server With CPU Modules 36...
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- Page 7 FIGURE 10 Physical Layout of Sun Fire X4600 M2 4-DIMM CPU Module X4600 M2 8- 31 FIGURE 11 Physical Layout of Sun Fire X4600 M2 8-DIMM CPU Module and Sun Fire X4600 M2 8-DIMM Split Plane CPU Modules 34 FIGURE 12...
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- Page 9 LEDs on Sun Fire X4600 M2 CPU 4-DIMM Module 32 TABLE 6 DIMM Slots in Sun Fire X4600 CPU Module 33 TABLE 7 LEDs on Sun Fire X4600 M2 CPU 4-DIMM Module 34 TABLE 8 Sun Fire X4600 M2 8-DIMM and 8-DIMM split plane CPU Module DIMM Slots 35...
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Page 11: Preface
This manual describes procedures for upgrading a Sun Fire X4600 to a Sun Fire X4600 M2. Before You Read This Document It is important that you review the safety guidelines in the Sun Fire X4600 and Sun Fire X4600 M2 Servers Safety and Compliance Guide (819-4348). Related Documentation... - Page 12 Submit comments about this document by clicking the Feedback[+] link at http://docs.sun.com. Please include the title and part number of your document with your feedback: Sun Fire X4600 to Sun Fire X4600 M2 Server Migration, part number 819-5040-11 Server Migration • August 2009...
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Page 13: Sun Fire X4600 To Sun Fire X4600 M2 Server Migration
Note – If you plan to upgrade a Sun Fire X4600 system to use CPU modules with 4 or more cores, you must upgrade the system to be a Sun Fire X4600 M2, as described in this manual. -
Page 14: Planning And Preparation
“Firmware: Planning and Downloading” on page 14 “Updating the Firmware” on page 22 Note – You may need to reboot the system several times during the upgrade process. When you do this, the console may remain blank for an extended period. For a system with 8 cpu modules, the blank screen can last up to 5 minutes, though 1 to 2 minutes is more typical. -
Page 15: Populating A Server With Cpu Modules
The 8 CPU module slots are designated by letters A through H, as shown in . Looking from the front of the server, the CPU module slots are lettered FIGURE 1 from right to left. Sun Fire X4600 to Sun Fire X4600 M2 Server Migration... - Page 16 When a server contains fewer than 8 CPU modules, only specific slots can be used, as shown in . This figure also shows how the CPU module slot letters map FIGURE 1 to the numbers that identify actual CPU modules. Note –...
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Page 17: Figure 1 Cpu Module Population Rules And Numbering
CPU Module Population rules and numbering FIGURE 1 Sun Fire X4600 to Sun Fire X4600 M2 Server Migration... -
Page 18: Interacting With The System
Interacting with the System You have two options for interacting with the system: You can interact directly, using the serial management port, the system console, ■ and the DVD drive. See “Interacting Directly” on page You can interact over the network, using any of the following features (see ■... -
Page 19: Interacting Over The Network
The administrator user name is “root”, and the default password is “changeme”. If the current password is lost, refer to the following for procedures to reset it. Sun Fire X4600 to Sun Fire X4600 M2 Server Migration... -
Page 20: Resetting Sp And Bios Passwords Using Jumper P20
Resetting SP and BIOS Passwords Using Jumper This procedure describes how to reset the administration password (the root password) for the ILOM SP back to the default after it has been set once during initial setup. ▼ To Reset the Administration Password Back To the Default Note –... - Page 21 11. Repeat steps 1 through 8 to remove the P20 jumper. (Remove the jumper in step 5 rather than inserting it.) Note – If you do not remove the P20 jumper, the ILOM SP and BIOS passwords will be reset every time you power-cycle the server. Sun Fire X4600 to Sun Fire X4600 M2 Server Migration...
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Page 22: Powering Off The Server
Location of Jumpers on the Motherboard FIGURE 2 P19, Force Recovery P20, Password Clear P25, CMOS Clear Powering Off the Server There are two methods for shutting down the server from main power mode to standby power mode. Graceful shutdown – Use a pencil or other pointed object to press and release the ■... -
Page 23: To Remove The Main Cover
Grasp the cover by its edges and lift it straight up from the chassis. Note – When you remove the cover, the intrusion switch that is on the motherboard automatically powers down the system to standby mode. Sun Fire X4600 to Sun Fire X4600 M2 Server Migration... -
Page 24: To Replace The Cover
Removing the Main Cover FIGURE 3 ▼ To Replace the Cover 1. Set the cover on the chassis so that the tabs on the cover align with the notches in the chassis. 2. Slide the cover toward the server front about 0.5 inches (12 mm.), ensuring that the front lip on the cover slides into the groove on the chassis. -
Page 25: Accessing The Web Gui
ILOM user name on the command line. For example: ssh -l root 10.6.72.226 ILOM Login Screen FIGURE 4 Sun Fire X4600 to Sun Fire X4600 M2 Server Migration... -
Page 26: Firmware: Planning And Downloading
Login to Redirected System Console FIGURE 5 Firmware: Planning and Downloading “To Upgrade the Firmware Images” on page 15 “To Replace the CPU Modules” on page 17 “To Replace a CPU Module or CPU Filler Board” on page 18 Note – Before you proceed with the firmware upgrade see: “To Replace the CPU Modules”... -
Page 27: To Upgrade The Firmware Images
During much of the upgrade process, only the service processor will be active; the rest of the system will be inactive. The firmware version numbers are documented in the Software Release Notes or Product Notes for the two products. Sun Fire X4600 to Sun Fire X4600 M2 Server Migration... -
Page 28: Table 2 Firmware Update Example
Begin by determining your system’s current ILOM and system BIOS versions. The ILOM version is available from the web GUI in the System Information/Versions screen. You can also retrieve the version from the ILOM command line using the version command. Note –... -
Page 29: To Replace The Cpu Modules
3. Replace CPU modules as described in the following sections: “To Replace a CPU Module or CPU Filler Board” on page 18 4. Reconnect one of the power cables; leave the other three disconnected. Sun Fire X4600 to Sun Fire X4600 M2 Server Migration... -
Page 30: To Replace A Cpu Module Or Cpu Filler Board
Note – Using just one power cable supplies power to the Service Processor, but does not provide standby power to the CPU modules. (Normally, standby power is provided even when the system is powered down.) This prevents various problems that can occur when X4600 M2 CPU modules are used with X4600 ILOM firmware. 5. -
Page 31: Figure 6 Removing A Cpu Module From A Cpu Module Bay
6. Remove the DIMMs from the CPU module. a. Rotate both DIMM slot ejectors outward as far as they will go. The DIMM is partially ejected from the socket. See FIGURE 7 Sun Fire X4600 to Sun Fire X4600 M2 Server Migration... -
Page 32: Figure 7 Removing A Dimm
Removing a DIMM FIGURE 7 b. Carefully lift the DIMM straight up to remove it from the socket. c. Set the DIMMs on a clean ESD-safe surface until you are ready to install them to the new CPU module. 7. Unpack the new CPU module, and set it flat on its back surface on an ESD-safe mat. - Page 33 10. Replace the main cover. Sun Fire X4600 to Sun Fire X4600 M2 Server Migration...
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Page 34: Updating The Firmware
Installing a CPU Module FIGURE 8 Updating the Firmware “To Update the ILOM and System BIOS” on page 23 “Cleanup Steps, Post ILOM Update” on page 24 “To Force the ILOM Update” on page 25 There are two stages to the firmware update process: 1. -
Page 35: To Update The Ilom And System Bios
Note – If the update process reports completion, but then hangs, try removing all power from the system for 10 seconds. You may find it useful to monitor the output on the serial management port as the service processor reboots. Sun Fire X4600 to Sun Fire X4600 M2 Server Migration... -
Page 36: Cleanup Steps, Post Ilom Update
Note – If the ILOM update fails and you are unable to correct the problem, you can try the update without safeguards. See “To Force the ILOM Update” on page After it is reset, the service processor can take a few minutes to reboot. Once you reconnect, check the version via the web GUI or ILOM command line. -
Page 37: Forcing The Ilom Update
You can use Jumper P25 to clear the server’s CMOS settings after a system hang. For example, if the server hangs because of incorrect settings and will not boot, use this jumper to invalidate the settings and reboot with defaults. Sun Fire X4600 to Sun Fire X4600 M2 Server Migration... -
Page 38: Updating The Lsi Hba Bios
▼ To Clear a Server’s CMOS Settings With Jumper P2 1. Shut down the server to standby power mode by using a pencil or other pointed object to press and release the recessed Power button on the front panel. See “Powering Off the Server”... -
Page 39: Cpu Modules And Memory Dimms
Each CPU module model description indicates whether it can be used with the X4600 server or the X4600 M2 server. No CPU module model can be used with both systems. The sections that document individual CPU modules are: Sun Fire X4600 to Sun Fire X4600 M2 Server Migration... -
Page 40: Sun Fire X4600 Cpu Module
“Physical Layout” on page 28 “DIMM Usage” on page 30 This module is only compatible with the Sun Fire X4600 server. It supports an AMD Opteron 800 series dual-core CPU and a maximum of 8 GB of DDR1 memory. Physical Layout Physical layout of the Sun Fire X4600 CPU Module is shown in Note –... -
Page 41: Figure 9 Physical Layout Of Sun Fire X4600 Cpu Module
CR7, and CR8 Pressing the Fault Remind button lights LEDs that indicate faulty CPU and DIMM. See“Locating Faulty CPUs and DIMMs” on page 39 LEDs are described in TABLE 3 Sun Fire X4600 to Sun Fire X4600 M2 Server Migration... -
Page 42: Dimm Usage
Amber. Indicate faulty DIMMs when Fault Remind button is pressed. Lever LEDs DIMM Usage The Sun Fire X4600 CPU Module provides four DIMM slots (TABLE F-2), for a maximum of two pairs. Here are the specifications and population rules used with the DIMM slots: Type: DIMMs must be DDR1. -
Page 43: Sun Fire X4600 M2 4-Dimm Cpu Module
Sun Fire X4600 M2 4-DIMM CPU Module This module is only compatible with the Sun Fire X4600 M2 server. It supports an AMD Opteron 8000 series dual-core CPU and a maximum of 16 GB of DDR2 memory. “Physical Layout” on page 33 “DIMM Usage”... -
Page 44: Dimm Usage
Note – This module can be used in the same system with Sun Fire X4600 M2 8- DIMM CPU modules, provided all CPUs are identical. For more information on CPU module matching requirements, see “CPU Module Matching Requirements” on page 3... -
Page 45: Sun Fire X4600 M2 8-Dimm And 8-Dimm Split Plane Cpu Modules
The Sun Fire X4600 M2 8-DIMM CPU module supports a dual-core AMD Opteron ■ 8000 series CPU. It can be used in the same system with Sun Fire X4600 M2 4- DIMM CPU modules, provided all CPUs are identical. The Sun Fire X4600 M2 8-DIMM Split Plane CPU module supports a quad-core ■... -
Page 46: Figure 11 Physical Layout Of Sun Fire X4600 M2 8-Dimm Cpu Module And Sun Fire X4600 M2 8-Dimm Split Plane Cpu Modules
FIGURE 11 Physical Layout of Sun Fire X4600 M2 8-DIMM CPU Module and Sun Fire X4600 M2 8-DIMM Split Plane CPU Modules CPU Module Fault LED CR12 DIMM7 DIMM6 DIMM5 DIMM4 LEDs CR23 CR2, and CR11 DIMM3 DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM0... -
Page 47: Dimm Usage
Amber. Indicate faulty DIMMs when Fault Remind button is pressed DIMM Usage The Sun Fire X4600 M2 8-DIMM and 8-DIMM split plane CPU modules provides 8 DIMM slots (TABLE F-6), for a maximum of four pairs. Here are the specifications and population rules used with the DIMM slots: Type: DIMMs must be DDR2. -
Page 48: Populating A Server With Cpu Modules
Sun Fire X4600 M2 8-DIMM and 8-DIMM split plane CPU Module DIMM Slots TABLE 8 Slot Color Pair Number DIMM2 White DIMM1 Black DIMM0 Black Populating a Server With CPU Modules Note – This section describes configurations with 2, 4, 6, and 8 CPU modules. The number of modules a system can actually support depends on the software and firmware versions. -
Page 49: Figure 12 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Cpu Module Slots
Note – In an eight-module configuration, the modules are not all in numerical order. Slot B contains module 2, and slot C contains module 1. Note – In a two-module configuration, use of PCI slots 5, 6, and 7 is not supported. Sun Fire X4600 to Sun Fire X4600 M2 Server Migration... -
Page 50: Figure 13 Cpu Module Population Rules And Numbering
CPU Module Population Rules and Numbering FIGURE 13 Note – In six-module and four-module configurations, unused CPU slots must contain filler modules. In two-module configurations, unused CPU slots must be left empty. Server Migration • August 2009... - Page 51 These LEDs are powered by an on-board capacity and can remain lit about a minute. To identify the fault remind button and the CPU fault LED, refer to the individual module descriptions in “CPU Module Models” on page F-1. Sun Fire X4600 to Sun Fire X4600 M2 Server Migration...
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