Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual For 1U Systems Sun Microsystems, Inc. www.sun.com Part No. 820-1852-13 November 2009, Revision 01 Submit comments about this document by clicking the Feedback[+] link at: http://docs.sun.com...
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Infrastructure Boards 1–4 1.2.2 Dimensions 1–5 1.2.3 System Cables 1–5 Sun Fire X4150 Server Front Panel Features 1–6 Sun Fire X4150 Server Rear Panel Features 1–7 Illustrated Parts Breakdown 1–8 Preparing to Service the System 2–1 Safety Information 2–1 Required Tools 2–2 Obtaining the Chassis Serial Number 2–2...
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Detecting Fan Module Failure 3–10 3.3.4 Removing a Fan Module 3–11 3.3.5 Installing a Fan Module 3–12 Servicing Power Supplies 3–14 3.4.1 Detecting Power Supply Failure 3–14 3.4.2 Power Supply LED Reference 3–14 Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
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To Remove a PCIe Riser 14 ▼ To Install a PCIe Riser 16 Servicing PCIe Cards 4–17 4.4.1 Sun Fire X4150 Server PCIe Card Guidelines 4–18 ▼ To Remove PCIe Cards 18 ▼ To Install PCIe Cards 19 Servicing the Battery 4–20 ▼...
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Installing the Front Control Panel Light Pipe Assembly 5–13 Servicing the Power Distribution Board (PDB) 5–13 5.5.1 Removing the Power Distribution Board 5–13 5.5.2 Installing the Power Distribution Board 5–15 Servicing the Paddle Card 5–16 Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
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5.6.1 Removing the Paddle Card 5–17 5.6.2 Installing the Paddle Card 5–17 Servicing Cables 5–18 5.7.1 Removing Drive Cables in a SAS Configuration 5–19 5.7.2 Installing Drives Cables in a SAS Configuration 5–20 5.7.3 Removing Drive Cables in a SATA Configuration 5–22 5.7.4 Installing Drive Cables in a SATA Configuration 5–24 5.7.5...
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BIOS Advanced Menu Screens C–7 C.2.3 BIOS Boot Menu Screens C–15 C.2.4 BIOS Server Menu Screens C–19 C.2.5 BIOS Security Menu Screens C–24 C.2.6 BIOS Exit Menu Screens C–26 Index Index–1 viii Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
Preface The Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual provides detailed procedures for removing and replacing replaceable parts in the Sun Fire™ X4150 Server. This manual also includes information about the use and maintenance of the server. This document is written for technicians, system administrators, authorized service providers (ASPs), and users who have advanced experience troubleshooting and replacing hardware.
BIOS Screens contains examples of typical BIOS screens. Related Documentation To view the latest Sun Fire X4150 server documentation online, go to , and then navigate to Sun Fire X4150 server documentation. http://docs.sun.com The following table lists the available documents.
Before You Read This Document To fully use the information in this document, you must have thorough knowledge of the topics discussed in the Sun Fire X4150 Server Product Notes. Sun Online The following table shows where to find Sun documents online.
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C H A P T E R Sun Fire X4150 Server Overview This chapter provides an overview of the features of the Sun Fire X4150 Server. The following information is included: Section 1.1, “Product Description” on page 1-1 ■ Section 1.2, “Sun Fire X4150 Server Chassis Overview” on page 1-3 ■...
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(x8 electrical/x16 mechanical) Power • AC power: 100–120/200–240 V AC, 12/6 A, 50–60 Hz • 1 or 2 hot-swappable 650W power supply units (PSUs) to provide N+N redundancy, with energy efficient design Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
Java™ Enterprise System with a 90-day trial license See the Product Release Notes for additional items. Sun Fire X4150 Server Chassis Overview The Sun Fire X4150 Server is based on an all-new chassis family. Chapter 1 Sun Fire X4150 Server Overview...
1.2.1 Infrastructure Boards The Sun Fire X4150 Server has the following boards installed in the chassis. The boards are listed in TABLE 1-2 Infrastructure Boards TABLE 1-2 Board Description Reference The motherboard includes CPU modules, slots for 16 DIMMs, Section 4.6, “Servicing...
Depth 711.2 mm/28.0 inches Weight Minimum: 13.9 kg/30.6 lbs. Maximum: 18.4 kg/40.6 lbs. 1.2.3 System Cables The Sun Fire X4150 Server internal cables are listed in TABLE 1-4 Sun Fire X4150 Server Cables TABLE 1-4 Cable Connects... Top cover interlock...
Sun Fire X4150 Server Front Panel Features shows front panel features on the Sun Fire X4150 Server. FIGURE 1-1 Front Panel Features FIGURE 1-1 Figure Legend Locator LED/Locator button (white) Drives map Service Action Required LED (amber) Power Supply Service Required LED (amber)
Sun Fire X4150 Server Rear Panel Features shows rear panel features on the Sun Fire X4150 Server. For more detailed FIGURE 1-2 information about ports and their uses, see the Sun Fire X4150 Server Installation Guide. Panel Features Rear FIGURE 1-2...
Illustrated Parts Breakdown The following illustrations provide exploded views of Sun Fire X4150 Server system components. Use these illustrations, and the accompanying tables, to identify parts in your system. I/O Components (Sun Fire X4150 Server) FIGURE 1-3 Figure Legend Top Cover...
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Power Distribution/Fan Module Components (Sun Fire X4150 Server) FIGURE 1-4 Figure Legend Power Distribution Board/Bus Bar Assembly Air Baffle Paddle Card Fan Modules Power Supplies Fan Boards Chapter 1 Sun Fire X4150 Server Overview...
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Cables 1 (Sun Fire X4150 Server with SATA) FIGURE 1-5 Figure Legend SATA Drive Data Cable Motherboard to Power Distribution Board Cable Top Cover Interlock 1-10 Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
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Cables 2 (Sun Fire X4150 Server with SAS) FIGURE 1-6 Figure Legend SAS Drive Data Cable Motherboard to Power Distribution Board Cable Top Cover Interlock Chapter 1 Sun Fire X4150 Server Overview 1-11...
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C H A P T E R Preparing to Service the System This chapter describes how to prepare the Sun Fire X4150 Server for servicing. The following topics are covered: Section 2.1, “Safety Information” on page 2-1 ■ Section 2.2, “Required Tools” on page 2-2 ■...
Follow the electrostatic discharge safety practices as described in this chapter. ■ Required Tools The Sun Fire X4150 Server can be serviced with the following tools: Antistatic wrist strap ■ Antistatic mat ■...
Chassis Serial Number Label FIGURE 2-1 Powering Off the Server To remove main power from the server, use one of the methods shown in the following table. Shutdown Procedures TABLE 2-1 Shutdown Method Graceful shutdown Use a pen, or other pointed object, to press and release the Power button on the front panel.
Refer to your application documentation for specific information. 4. Shut down all logical domains. 5. Shut down the Solaris™ Operating System. 6. Open an SSH session. 7. Log into the Service Processor. Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
8. Type: stop /SYS cd /SP/CtrlInfo set powerctrl=off Extending the Server to the Maintenance Position The following components can be serviced with the server in the maintenance position: Hard drives/SSDs ■ Fan modules ■ Power supplies ■ DVD/USB module ■ Fan power boards ■...
The server must be removed from the rack to service the following components: Motherboard ■ Power distribution board ■ Paddle card ■ Disk cage ■ Drives backplane ■ Front panel light-pipe assemblies ■ Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
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Caution – If necessary, use two people to dismount and carry the chassis. To remove a server from the rack: 1. Disconnect all the cables and power cords from the server. 2. Extend the server to the maintenance position. Section 2.5, “Extending the Server to the Maintenance Position” on page 2-5.
5. Set the server on a sturdy work surface. Performing Electrostatic Discharge and Antistatic Prevention Measures 2.7.1 Electrostatic Discharge Safety Measures Electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitive devices, such as the motherboards, PCI cards, drives, and memory cards, require special handling. Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
Caution – Circuit boards and drives contain electronic components that are extremely sensitive to static electricity. Ordinary amounts of static electricity from clothing or the work environment can destroy the components located on these boards. Do not touch the components along their connector edges. Caution –...
3. Lift up and remove the top cover. [3] Caution – If the top cover is removed before the server is powered off, the server will immediately go into Standby mode. 2-10 Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
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Removing the Sun Fire X4150 Server Top Cover FIGURE 2-6 Chapter 2 Preparing to Service the System 2-11...
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C H A P T E R Servicing Customer Replaceable Devices This chapter describes how to replace the hot-swappable and hot-pluggable customer replaceable units (CRUs) in the Sun Fire X4150 Server. The following topics are covered: Section 3.1, “Hot-Pluggable or Hot-Swappable Devices” on page 3-1 ■...
(for example, mounting a drive). In the Sun Fire X4150 Server, hard drives and SSD drives are hot-pluggable. To hot-plug a drive you must take the drive offline (to prevent any applications from accessing it, and to remove the logical software links to it) before you can safely remove it.
Sun Fire X4150 with on-board controller: Up to 4 SSDs can be installed. ■ Sun Fire X4150 with both HBA and on-board controller: 0 to 4 SSDs can be installed into the system for the X4150. ■ The remaining slots can be filled with up with hard drives that can equal up to 4.
LSI FW: 1.27.02, MPTBIOS: 6.26.00 ■ SSD firmware Intel SSD FW: 845C8626 ■ 3.2.3 Drive Status LED Reference shows the hard drive and SSD LED status indicators. FIGURE 3-2 Drive Status LEDs FIGURE 3-2 Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
To remove a drive from a Sun Fire X4150 Server: 1. Identify the drive you wish to remove. The amber Service Required LED might be lit. For specific drive locations, see Section 3.2.1, “Sun Fire X4150 Server Drive Guidelines”...
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Caution – The latch is not an ejector. Do not bend it too far to the right. Doing so can damage the latch. Locating the Drive Release Button and Latch FIGURE 3-3 Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
3.2.5 Installing an Hard Drive or SSD Installing a hard drive or SSD drive into the Sun Fire X4150 Server is a two-step process. You must first install a drive into the drive slot, and then configure that drive to the server.
6-6. 3.2.6 Using Drive Fillers All drive slots in the Sun Fire X4150 Server must have drive fillers in place during operation to maintain airflow. To remove fillers, pull the ejector and pull the filler out of the chassis. Servicing Fan Modules The following topics are covered: Section 3.3.1, “About Sun Fire X4150 Server Fans”...
3.3.2 Fan Module LED Reference Each fan module contains LEDs that are visible when you open the fan tray access door. describes fan tray module LEDs and their functions. shows TABLE 3-4 FIGURE 3-6 fan tray module LED locations. Fan Module Status LEDs TABLE 3-4 Color Lights when...
Fan Module Status LEDs FIGURE 3-5 Section 1.2, “Sun Fire X4150 Server Chassis Overview” on page 1-3 for more information about system status LEDs. 3.3.3 Detecting Fan Module Failure The following LEDs are lit when a fan module fault is detected: Front and rear Service Required LEDs ■...
The system Overtemp LED might be lit if a fan fault causes an increase in system operating temperature. See Section 1.3, “Sun Fire X4150 Server Front Panel Features” on page 1-6 for more information about identifying and interpreting system LEDs.
1. With the top cover door open, install the replacement fan module into the server FIGURE 3-7 The fan modules are keyed to ensure that they are installed in the correct orientation. 3-12 Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
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4. Close the top cover door. 5. Verify that the Top Fan LED, Service Required LEDs, and the Locator LED/Locator button are not lit. Section 1.2, “Sun Fire X4150 Server Chassis Overview” on page 1-3 for more information about identifying and interpreting system LEDs.
Servicing Power Supplies Some versions of the Sun Fire X4150 Servers are equipped with redundant hot-swappable power supplies. Redundant power supplies enable you to remove and replace a power supply without shutting the server down, provided that the other power supply is online and working.
Power Supply Status LEDs FIGURE 3-8 Figure Legend Legend Symbol Color Lights when OK to Remove Green A power supply can be removed safely during a hot–swap operation. Service Required Amber The power supply is faulty. The front and rear panel Service Required LEDs are also lit if the system detects a power supply fault.
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4. Disconnect the power cord from the faulty power supply. 5. Grasp the power supply handle and press the release latch ( FIGURE 3-10 6. Pull the power supply out of the chassis. 3-16 Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
Power Supply Release Handle FIGURE 3-10 3.4.4 Installing a Power Supply 1. If you are installing a second power supply in a one power supply system, remove the filler panel. Grasp the vertical wall, and pull the filler panel straight out.
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Rear Service Required LED ■ Note – See Section 1.3, “Sun Fire X4150 Server Front Panel Features” on page 1-6 Section 1.4, “Sun Fire X4150 Server Rear Panel Features” on page 1-7 for more information about identifying and interpreting system LEDs.
Section 2.7, “Performing Electrostatic Discharge and Antistatic Prevention Measures” on page 2-8. 4. Remove the Sun Fire X4150 Server HD7 hard drive. Section 1.2, “Sun Fire X4150 Server Chassis Overview” on page 1-3 for drives locations. 5. Release the DVD/USB module from the drives backplane (...
1. Slide the DVD/USB module into the front of the chassis until it seats FIGURE 3-13 2. Install the drive you removed during the DVD/USB module removal procedure. 3. Power on the server. Section 6.4, “Powering On the Server” on page 6-6. 3-20 Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
C H A P T E R Servicing Motherboard Components This chapter describes how to replace the motherboard and its components in the Sun Fire X4150 Server. Note – Before performing any of the procedures in this chapter, perform the procedures described in...
Electrostatic Discharge and Antistatic Prevention Measures” on page 2-8. ▼ To Identify Faulty FB-DIMMs The Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Required LED is lit if the system detects a FB-DIMM fault. To use the rear panel Locator button to identify faulty FB-DIMMs: 1.
Remind Button FIGURE 4-1 3. Note the location of faulty FB-DIMMs. Faulty FB-DIMMs are identified with a corresponding amber LED on the motherboard. 4. Ensure that all FB-DIMMs are seated correctly in their slots. If re-seating the FB-DIMM does not fix the problem, remove and replace the faulty FB-DIMM. 4.1.1 FB-DIMM Guidelines Use the FB-DIMM guidelines,...
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All FB-DIMMs must be the same density (same type). ■ The Sun Fire X4150 Server supports the following configurations, such as: ■ 2 FB-DIMMs (minimum configuration) ■ 4 FB-DIMMs ■ 8 FB-DIMMs ■ 16 FB-DIMMs (fully populated configuration) ■ Any even number of DIMM's is allowed. The DIMMs must be populated in matched pairs.
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FB-DIMM Layout FIGURE 4-2 FB-DIMM Branch Number, Channel Number, ILOM Address, and Connector TABLE 4-1 Motherboard FB-DIMM Branch Number Channel Number ILOM Address Connector Branch 0 Channel A /SYS/Memory/DIMM_A0 J1001 /SYS/Memory/DIMM_A1 J1101 /SYS/Memory/DIMM_A2 J1101 /SYS/Memory/DIMM_A3 J1101 Channel B /SYS/Memory/DIMM_B0 J1201 /SYS/Memory/DIMM_B1 J1301 /SYS/Memory/DIMM_B2...
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/SYS/Memory/DIMM_C3 J1101 Channel D /SYS/Memory/DIMM_D0 J1201 /SYS/Memory/DIMM_D1 J1301 /SYS/Memory/DIMM_D2 J1301 /SYS/Memory/DIMM_D3 J1301 Note – FB-DIMM names in ILOM messages are displayed with the full name, such /SYS/Memory/DIMM_D0 Memory Organization FIGURE 4-3 Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
▼ To Remove FB-DIMMs Caution – Ensure that all power is removed from the server before removing or installing FB-DIMMs. You must disconnect the power cables before performing this procedure. 1. Review Section 4.1.1, “FB-DIMM Guidelines” on page 4-3 for memory configuration information.
2. Ensure that the ejector tabs are in the open position. 3. Line up the replacement FB-DIMM with the connector ( FIGURE 4-5 Align the FB-DIMM notch with the key in the connector. This ensures that the FB-DIMM is oriented correctly. Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
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4. Push the FB-DIMM into the connector until the ejector tabs lock the FB-DIMM in place. If the FB-DIMM does not easily seat into the connector, verify that the orientation of the FB-DIMM is as shown in . If the orientation is reversed, damage FIGURE 4-5 to the FB-DIMM might occur.
Verify that the AC Present LED is lit. Section 6.4, “Powering On the Server” on page 6-6. d. Power on the server. Section 6.4, “Powering On the Server” on page 6-6. 4-10 Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
Servicing the Air Baffle You must remove the air baffle when removing and installing the motherboard. Note – This is a customer-replaceable unit. Caution – To prevent the system from overheating, ensure that the air baffle is correctly installed before powering on the server. ▼...
Reconnect the power cord (or cords) to the power supply (or supplies). Verify that the AC Present LED is lit. Section 6.4, “Powering On the Server” on page 6-6. 4-12 Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
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d. Power on the server. Section 6.4, “Powering On the Server” on page 6-6. Installing the Air Baffle FIGURE 4-7 Chapter 4 Servicing Motherboard Components 4-13...
2. Disconnect any data cables connected to the cards on the PCIe riser being removed. Label the cables to ensure proper connection later. 3. Slide the server out of the rack. Section 2.5, “Extending the Server to the Maintenance Position” on page 2-5. 4-14 Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
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4. If you are servicing a PCIe card, locate its position in the system. 5. Remove the back panel crossbar. a. Loosen the captive Phillips screw on each end of the back panel crossbar. b. Lift the crossbar up and back to remove it from the chassis. ( FIGURE 4-8 c.
5. Slide the server into the rack. See Section 6.3, “Returning the Server to the Normal Rack Position” on page 6-5. 6. Connect any data cables you removed to service the PCIe cards. 4-16 Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
Installing a PCIe riser FIGURE 4-10 Servicing PCIe Cards Section 4.4.1, “Sun Fire X4150 Server PCIe Card Guidelines” on page 4-18 PCIe card configuration guidelines. Note – This is a customer-replaceable unit. Caution – This procedure requires that you handle components that are sensitive to static discharge.
1. Locate the PCIe card that you want to remove, and note its corresponding riser board. Section 1.4, “Sun Fire X4150 Server Rear Panel Features” on page 1-7 for more information about PCIe slots and their locations. 2. If necessary, make a note of where the PCIe cards are installed.
2. Locate the proper PCIe slot for the card you are replacing. 3. If necessary, review the PCIe Card Guidelines to plan your installation. Section 4.4.1, “Sun Fire X4150 Server PCIe Card Guidelines” on page 4-18 additional information. 4. Remove the PCIe riser board.
If the server fails to maintain the proper time when powered off and not connected to a network, replace the battery. You need a small (No. 1 flat-blade) screwdriver. 4-20 Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
1. Remove PCIe riser 0. “To Remove a PCIe Riser” on page 4-14. Section 4.4.1, “Sun Fire X4150 Server PCIe Card Guidelines” on page 4-18. 2. Using a small (No. 1 flat-blade) screwdriver, press the latch and remove the battery from the motherboard.
“Performing Electrostatic Discharge and Antistatic Prevention Measures” on page 2-8. Caution – This procedure requires removing the server from the rack. The server is heavy. Two people are required to remove it from the rack. 4-22 Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
▼ To Remove the Motherboard Assembly You need a thermal grease kit to replace the processors. You must remove a heat sink to replace the motherboard, to access screws. 1. Prepare the server for service. a. Power off the server. Section 2.4, “Powering Off the Server”...
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12. Lift the motherboard assembly out of the chassis ( FIGURE 4-14 Move the motherboard carefully. 13. Place the motherboard assembly on an antistatic mat. Removing the Motherboard Assembly FIGURE 4-14 4-24 Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
4.6.1 To Install the Motherboard Assembly Caution – This procedure requires that you handle components that are sensitive to static discharge. Static discharges can cause the component failures. To avoid damage, ensure that you follow antistatic practices as described in Section 2.7, “Performing Electrostatic Discharge and Antistatic Prevention Measures”...
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Verify that the AC Present LED is lit. Section 6.4, “Powering On the Server” on page 6-6. d. Power on the server. Section 6.4, “Powering On the Server” on page 6-6. 4-26 Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
Installing the Motherboard Assembly FIGURE 4-15 Servicing Processors The following topics are covered: “To Detect Processor Failure” on page 4-28 ■ Section 4.7.1, “Removing a Processor” on page 4-29 ■ “To Install a Processor FRU” on page 4-30 ■ “To Install an XOption Processor” on page 4-33 ■...
FIGURE 4-16 4.7.1 Removing a Processor To remove a processor. 1. Prepare the server for service. a. Power off the server. Section 2.4, “Powering Off the Server” on page 2-3. 4-28 Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
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b. Disconnect the power cord (or cords) from the power supply (or supplies). Section 2.4, “Powering Off the Server” on page 2-3. c. Slide the server out of the rack. Section 2.5, “Extending the Server to the Maintenance Position” on page 2-5.
Disconnect the power cord (or cords) from the power supply (or supplies). Section 2.4, “Powering Off the Server” on page 2-3. c. Slide the server out of the rack. Section 2.5, “Extending the Server to the Maintenance Position” on page 2-5. 4-30 Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
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d. Attach an antistatic wrist strap. Section 2.7, “Performing Electrostatic Discharge and Antistatic Prevention Measures” on page 2-8. e. Remove the top cover. Section 2.8, “Removing the Top Cover” on page 2-10. 2. Remove the heatsink on top of the failed processor. 3.
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Verify that the AC Present LED is lit. Section 6.4, “Powering On the Server” on page 6-6. d. Power on the server. Section 6.4, “Powering On the Server” on page 6-6. 4-32 Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
Installing a Processor (Part 2) FIGURE 4-19 ▼ To Install an XOption Processor To install an XOption processor. 1. Prepare the server for service. a. Power off the server. Section 2.4, “Powering Off the Server” on page 2-3. b. Disconnect the power cord (or cords) from the power supply (or supplies). Section 2.4, “Powering Off the Server”...
“To Reset a Service Processor Password From the BIOS Screen” on page 4-35 ■ “To Reset a BIOS Password Using a Jumper” on page 4-35 ■ “To Reset CMOS NVRAM Using a Jumper” on page 4-36 ■ 4-34 Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
4.8.1 Overview Clearing CMOS settings resets the BIOS settings, including the BIOS password. You can reset a password from the BIOS screen or with a jumper. You can also clear the NVRAM or BIOS Password by changing the J23 jumper position as follows. J23 jumper position 1-3: Clears CMOS NVRAM J23 jumper position 2-4: Clears the Password Access the 6-pin J23 jumper on the motherboard, located near the CR-2032 battery,...
Section 2.4, “Powering Off the Server” on page 2-3. 2. Disconnect the power cord (or cords) from the power supply (or supplies). Section 2.4, “Powering Off the Server” on page 2-3. 4-36 Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
3. Extend the server into the maintenance position. Section 2.5, “Extending the Server to the Maintenance Position” on page 2-5. 4. Attach an antistatic wrist strap. Section 2.7, “Performing Electrostatic Discharge and Antistatic Prevention Measures” on page 2-8. 5. Remove the top cover. Section 2.8, “Removing the Top Cover”...
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JP16 is located toward the rear of the board, between Riser 1 and Riser 2. 9. Insert a bootable flash drive into a USB port. 10. Connect AC power cables. Section 6.4, “Powering On the Server” on page 6-6. 4-38 Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
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11. Power on the server. Section 6.4, “Powering On the Server” on page 6-6. A message appears stating that the BMC was not found. The server takes up to three minutes to boot. 12. Press F2 to enter system BIOS and verify that the Flash device is in the boot order.
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C H A P T E R Servicing Infrastructure Boards and Components This chapter describes how to replace cold-swappable, field-replaceable units (FRUs) in the Sun Fire X4150 Server. The following topics are covered: Section 5.1, “Servicing the Fan Power Boards” on page 5-1 (FRU) ■...
Note – If you are replacing a defective fan power board, remove only the fan modules that are necessary to remove the defective fan power board. Section 3.3.4, “Removing a Fan Module” on page 3-11. Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
3. Remove the Phillips screw that secures the fan power board to the chassis FIGURE 5-1 4. Slide the fan power board to the left to disengage it from the paddle card. 5. Remove the fan power board from the system and place it on an antistatic mat. Removing the Fan Power Board FIGURE 5-1 5.1.2...
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Verify that the AC Present LED is lit. Section 6.4, “Powering On the Server” on page 6-6. d. Power on the server. Section 6.4, “Powering On the Server” on page 6-6. Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
Servicing the Drives Cage You must remove the drives cage to access the following components: Drives backplane ■ Front control panel light pipe assemblies ■ Note – FRU: This field-replaceable unit should be replaced only by qualified service technicians. Contact your Sun Service representative for assistance. Caution –...
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7. Lift the drives cage up and disconnect the drive data cables ( [4]). FIGURE 5-3 Press the connector release button to release the cable. 8. Set the drives cage on an antistatic mat. Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
Removing the Drives Cage FIGURE 5-3 5.2.2 Installing the Drives Cage 1. Connect the drive data cables. Press the connector into its socket until it snaps into place. 2. Position the drive cage in the chassis, over its standoffs ( [1]).
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[3]). FIGURE 5-4 Two screws secure the disk cage to each side of the chassis. 5. Install the fan power boards. Section 5.1.2, “Installing a Fan Power Board” on page 5-3. Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
6. Install the fan modules. Section 3.3.5, “Installing a Fan Module” on page 3-12 7. Install the top cover. Section 6.1, “Installing the Top Cover” on page 6-2. 8. Install the server into the rack. Section 6.2, “Reinstalling the Server in the Rack” on page 6-3.
2. Install the two No. 2 Phillips screws that secure the backplane to the drives cage. 3. Install the drives cage. Section 5.2.2, “Installing the Drives Cage” on page 5-7. 5-10 Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
Installing the Drives Backplane FIGURE 5-6 Servicing the Front Control Panel Light Pipe Assembly You must remove the drives cage and backplane to service the front control panel light pipe assemblies. Note – FRU: This field-replaceable unit should be replaced only by qualified service technicians.
3. Remove the two No. 2 Phillips screws securing the front control panel light pipe assembly to the drives cage ( FIGURE 5-7 4. Slide the light pipe assembly out of the drives cage. Removing the Light Pipe Assembly FIGURE 5-7 5-12 Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
5.4.2 Installing the Front Control Panel Light Pipe Assembly 1. Align the light pipe assembly with the mounting holes on the drives cage. 2. Secure the light pipe assembly with two No. 2 Phillips screws. 3. Install the drives backplane. Section 5.3.1, “Removing the Drives Backplane”...
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5. Grasp the bus bar and pull the PDB/bus bar assembly to the left, away from the paddle card. 6. Lift the PDB/bus bar assembly up and out of the system. 7. Place the PDB/bus bar assembly on an antistatic mat. 5-14 Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
Removing the Power Distribution Board FIGURE 5-8 5.5.2 Installing the Power Distribution Board 1. Lower the PDB/bus bar assembly into the chassis ( FIGURE 5-9 The PDB fits over a series of mushroom standoffs in the floor of the chassis. 2.
The paddle card assembly includes the top cover interlock switch. Note – FRU: This field-replaceable unit should be replaced only by qualified service technicians. Contact your Sun Service representative for assistance. 5-16 Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
5. Slide the paddle card back, away from its connector on the drives backplane. 6. Lift the paddle card up and out of the chassis. 7. Place the paddle card on an antistatic mat. Removing the Paddle Card (Sun Fire X4150 Server) FIGURE 5-10 5.6.2 Installing the Paddle Card 1.
Section 5.7.4, “Installing Drive Cables in a SATA Configuration” on page 5-24 ■ Section 5.7.5, “Changing Drive Cables from SAS to SATA” on page 5-26 ■ Section 5.7.6, “Change Drive Cables from SATA to SAS” on page 5-27 ■ 5-18 Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
Section 5.7.7, “Converting From SAS Configuration To SSD Configuration” on ■ page 5-27 Section 5.7.8, “Removing a PDB Cable” on page 5-28 ■ Section 5.7.9, “Installing a PDB Cable” on page 5-30 ■ Section 1.5, “Illustrated Parts Breakdown” on page 1-8 for illustrations of cables.
A right angle connector is on one end and a single connector is on the other end. a. Install right angle connector in drives backplane. The connector is on the left from the front of the unit. 5-20 Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
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b. Route the cable down and in front of fan board 0, to prevent the cable from blocking the air stream. Lay the cable through the opening in the midwall, opposite the other disk backplane connector. c. Plug the connector into the connector on the HBA card that is closest to the gold fingers (port 0).
Disconnect the power cord (or cords) from the power supply (or supplies). Section 2.4, “Powering Off the Server” on page 2-3. c. Slide the server out of the rack. Section 2.5, “Extending the Server to the Maintenance Position” on page 2-5. 5-22 Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
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d. Remove the top cover. Section 2.8, “Removing the Top Cover” on page 2-10. e. Attach an antistatic wrist strap. Section 2.7, “Performing Electrostatic Discharge and Antistatic Prevention Measures” on page 2-8. 2. Remove the card in the PCIe 0 riser for better access (Optional). 3.
The disk 0-3 cable has a right angle connector on one end and a single connector on the other end. a. Install the right angle connector in the drives backplane. The connector is on the left from the front of the server. 5-24 Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
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b. Route the cable down in front of fan board 0 to prevent it from blocking the air stream. Lay it through the opening in the midwall opposite the other disk backplane connector. c. Plug the connector into the connector on the motherboard. 2.
3. Install either a different HBA card or a PCIe filler in PCIe slot 1. 4. Install the new cables in the SATA configuration. Section 5.7.4, “Installing Drive Cables in a SATA Configuration” on page 5-24. 5-26 Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
5.7.6 Change Drive Cables from SATA to SAS To change drives cables from SATA to SAS. 1. Remove the cables in the SATA configuration. Section 5.7.3, “Removing Drive Cables in a SATA Configuration” on page 5-22. 2. Install the SAS HBA card in PCIe slot 1 (middle slot). 3.
Grasp each end of the connector on the motherboard, and then pull straight up to disconnect from connector. Caution – Do not to bend the pins on the unshrouded motherboard connector. 5-28 Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
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Removing a PDB Cable FIGURE 5-16 Chapter 5 Servicing Infrastructure Boards and Components 5-29...
Verify that the AC Present LED is lit. Section 6.4, “Powering On the Server” on page 6-6. d. Power on the server. Section 6.4, “Powering On the Server” on page 6-6. 5-30 Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
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Installing a PDB Cable FIGURE 5-17 Chapter 5 Servicing Infrastructure Boards and Components 5-31...
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C H A P T E R Returning the Server to Operation This chapter describes how to return the Sun Fire X4150 Server to operation after you have performed service procedures. The following topics are covered in this chapter: Section 6.1, “Installing the Top Cover” on page 6-2 ■...
Set the cover down so that it hangs over the rear of the server by about an inch (25.4 mm). 2. Slide the top cover forward until it seats ( FIGURE 6-1 3. Close the fan cover. Installing the Top Cover FIGURE 6-1 Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
Reinstalling the Server in the Rack If you removed the server chassis from the rack, perform these steps. Caution – The servers are heavy. Two people might be required to carry the chassis and install it in the rack. 1. On the rack, ensure that the slide rails are extended. 2.
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Returning the Server to the Rack FIGURE 6-2 Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
Returning the Server to the Normal Rack Position If you extended the server to the maintenance position, use this procedure to return the server to the normal rack position. 1. Release the slide rails from the fully extended position by pushing the release tabs on the side of each rail ( FIGURE 6-3 Release Tabs on Rails...
Powering On the Server Before powering on your server for the first time, follow the installation and cabling instructions provided in the Sun Fire X4150 Server Installation Guide, which is shipped with the system and is also available online. To connect power cords and apply power to the server: 1.
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Power/OK LED Front Panel FIGURE 6-5 Chapter 6 Returning the Server to Operation...
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A P P E N D I X Connector Pinouts This appendix provides reference information about the Sun Fire X4150 Server back panel ports and pin assignments. Topics covered in this appendix include: Section A.1, “Serial Management Port Connector” on page A-2 ■...
Serial Management Connector Diagram FIGURE A-2 Serial Management connector signals TABLE A-1 Signal Description Signal Description Request to Send Ground Data Terminal Ready Receive Data Transmit Data Data Set Ready Ground Clear to Send Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
Network Management Port Connector The network management connector (labeled NET MGT) is an RJ-45 connector located on the motherboard and can be accessed from the back panel. This port needs to be configured prior to use. Network Management Connector Diagram FIGURE A-3 Network Management connector signals TABLE A-2...
Sync Ground Blue Video Monitor ID - Bit 1 Monitor ID - Bit 2 Monitor ID - Bit 0 Ground Horizontal Sync Red Ground Vertical Sync Green Ground N/C (Reserved) Blue Ground Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
USB Connectors Two Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are located on the motherboard in a double- stacked layout and can be accessed from the back panel. USB Connector Diagram FIGURE A-5 USB Connector Signals TABLE A-4 Signal Description Signal Description +5 V (fused) +5 V (fused) USB0/1-...
Transmit/Receive Data 0 + Transmit/Receive Data 2 – Transmit/Receive Data 0 – Transmit/Receive Data 1 – Transmit/Receive Data 1 + Transmit/Receive Data 3 + Transmit/Receive Data 2 + Transmit/Receive Data 3 – Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
A P P E N D I X BIOS Power-On Self-Test (POST) Codes The system BIOS provides a basic power-on self-test (POST), during which the BIOS checks the basic devices required for the server to operate. The progress of the self- test is indicated by a series of POST codes.
4. Initialize the BIOS Setup Utility by pressing the F2 key while the system is performing the power-on self-test (POST). The BIOS Main Menu screen appears. 5. Select Server. The Server screen appears. 6. Select AST2000 LAN Configuration. The LAN Configuration screen appears. Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
7. Select the IP Address menu item. The SP’s IP address appears 8. Start a web browser and type the SP’s IP address in the browser’s address bar. 9. Type a user name and password as follows: User name: root Password: changeme 10.
Pause – The message appears on the screen, an error is logged to the SEL, and user ■ input is required to continue. The user can take immediate corrective action or choose to continue booting. Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
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Halt – The message appears on the screen, an error is logged to the SEL, and the ■ system cannot boot unless the error is resolved. The user needs to replace the faulty part and restart the system. Error Messages and Responses TABLE B-1 Error Code...
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Processor Failed BIST Pause 0155 Processor Failed BIST Pause 0156 Processor Failed BIST Pause 0157 Processor Failed BIST Pause 0158 Processor Failed BIST Continues to boot 0159 Processor Failed BIST Continues to boot Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
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Error Messages and Responses (Continued) TABLE B-1 Error Code Error Message Response 015A Processor Failed BIST Continues to boot 015B Processor Failed BIST Continues to boot 015C Processor Failed BIST Continues to boot 015D Processor Failed BIST Continues to boot 015E Processor Failed BIST Continues to boot...
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Unsupported Memory Vendor : DIMM_C0 Warning 5189 Unsupported Memory Vendor : DIMM_C1 Warning 518A Unsupported Memory Vendor : DIMM_C2 Warning 518B Unsupported Memory Vendor : DIMM_C3 Warning 518C Unsupported Memory Vendor : DIMM_D0 Warning Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
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Continues to boot available. 8601 Error: BMC Not Responding Continues to boot 8701 Insufficient Runtime space for MPS data.!!. Continues to boot System may operate in PIC or Non-MPS mode. B-10 Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
This section describes how to view and/or modify the BIOS Setup Utility screens in . The BIOS Setup utility reports system information and can Sun Fire X4150 Server be used to configure the server BIOS settings. The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) has a Setup utility stored in the BIOS flash memory.
Advanced Menu Screens” on computing, USB, PCI, MPS and other page C-7 information. Boot Configure the boot device priority (drives Section C.2.3, “BIOS Boot and the DVD-ROM drive). Menu Screens” on page C-15 Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
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BIOS Setup Screens Summary TABLE C-1 Screen Description See... Server Server devices can be configured by the Section C.2.4, “BIOS Server BIOS (if applicable). Menu Screens” on page C-19 Security Set or change the user and supervisor Section C.2.5, “BIOS Security passwords.
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BIOS Utility Menu Tree FIGURE C-1 Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
The following figures show sample BIOS Setup Utility screens. Sun Fire X4150 Server Note – The screens shown are examples. The version numbers and the screen items and selections shown are subject to change over the life of the product.
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BIOS Setup Utility: Main - System Overview FIGURE C-2 BIOS Setup Utility: Main- Product Information (Access at Bottom) FIGURE C-3 Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
BIOS Advanced Menu Screens The BIOS Advanced screens provide detailed configuration information for the CPU, memory, IDE, Super IO, trusted computing, USB, PCI, MPS and other system information. has the following BIOS Advanced screens: Sun Fire X4150 Server Appendix C BIOS Screens...
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BIOS Setup Utility: Advanced FIGURE C-5 BIOS Setup Utility: Advanced- CPU Settings FIGURE C-6 Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
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BIOS Setup Utility: Advanced - System Memory Settings FIGURE C-7 Advanced System Memory Settings: MCH Branch Mode [Branch Interleave]—Choose one of the following settings: Rank interleave—Interleaves in the same branch. Branch interleave—Interleaves between branch 0 and 1. Mirroring—Mirrors branch space between branches. Appendix C BIOS Screens...
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BIOS Setup Utility: Advanced- IDE Configuration FIGURE C-8 BIOS Setup Utility: Advanced- Super IO Configuration FIGURE C-9 C-10 Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
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BIOS Setup Utility: Advanced- USB Configuration 2 FIGURE C-12 BIOS Setup Utility: Advanced- PCI Configuration FIGURE C-13 C-12 Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
FIGURE C-18 C.2.3 BIOS Boot Menu Screens The BIOS Boot screens allow you to configure the boot device priority (drives and the DVD-ROM drive). The Sun Fire X4150 Server has the following BIOS Boot screens. Appendix C BIOS Screens C-15...
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BIOS Setup Utility: Boot FIGURE C-19 BIOS Setup Utility: Boot Settings Configuration FIGURE C-20 C-16 Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
Service Processor (SP) System Event Logs (SEL) Note – The term BMC that may be displayed on some screens refers to the SP (service processor). has the following BIOS Server screens. Sun Fire X4150 Server BIOS Setup Utility: Server FIGURE C-24 Appendix C...
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BIOS Setup Utility: Server - Bottom of Scroll FIGURE C-25 BIOS Setup Utility: Server - LAN Configuration FIGURE C-26 C-20 Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
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BIOS Setup Utility: Server - LAN Configuration - IP Address Configuration FIGURE C-27 BIOS Setup Utility: Server - Gateway Address Configuration FIGURE C-28 Appendix C BIOS Screens C-21...
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BIOS Setup Utility: Server - MAC Address Configuration FIGURE C-29 BIOS Setup Utility: Server - Subnet Mask Configuration FIGURE C-30 C-22 Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
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BIOS Setup Utility: Server - View Service Processor (SP) System Event Log FIGURE C-31 (SEL) BIOS Setup Utility: Server - Clear Service Processor (SP) System Event Log FIGURE C-32 (SEL) Appendix C BIOS Screens C-23...
C.2.5 BIOS Security Menu Screens The BIOS Security screens allow you to set or change the user and supervisor passwords. Sun Fire X4150 Server has the following BIOS Security screens: C-24 Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
The BIOS Exit screens allow you to save changes and exit, discard changes and exit, discard changes, or load optimal or fail-safe defaults. has the following BIOS Exit screens: Sun Fire X4150 Server C-26 Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
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BIOS Setup Utility: Exit - Discard Changes FIGURE C-39 BIOS Setup Utility: Exit - Discard Changes, Do Not Exit FIGURE C-40 C-28 Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
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B-3 codes table, B-4 overview, B-1 redirecting console output, B-2 Power Supply Faliure LED, 3-14, 4-28 powering off server from service processor prompt, 2-4 service processor command, 2-4 Index-2 Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual • November 2009...
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