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Sun Fire™ X4140 Server Service Manual Part No. 820-2401-14 September 2010, Revision A...
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Infrastructure Boards 1–4 1.2.2 Dimensions 1–5 1.2.3 System Cables 1–5 Sun Fire X4140 Server Front Panel Features 1–8 Sun Fire X4140 Server Rear Panel Features 1–9 Illustrated Parts Breakdown 1–10 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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Fan Module LED Reference 3–10 3.3.3 Detecting Fan Module Failure 3–11 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 Sun Fire X4140 Server Service Manual • September 2010...
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4.3.1 Removing a PCIe Riser 4–13 4.3.2 Installing a PCIe Riser 4–14 Servicing PCIe Cards 4–15 4.4.1 Sun Fire X4140 Server PCIe Card Guidelines 4–16 4.4.1.1 Riser Cards 4–16 4.4.1.2 Guidelines for SGXPCIESAS-R-INT-Z HBA Card 4–16 4.4.2 Removing PCIe Cards 4–17 4.4.3...
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Servicing Infrastructure Boards and Components 5–1 Servicing the DVD/USB Module 5–2 5.1.1 Removing the DVD/USB Module 5–2 5.1.2 Installing the DVD/USB Module 5–3 Servicing the Fan Power Boards 5–4 5.2.1 Removing a Fan Power Board 5–5 Sun Fire X4140 Server Service Manual • September 2010...
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5.2.2 Installing a Fan Power Board 5–6 Servicing the Drives Cage 5–7 5.3.1 Removing the Drives Cage 5–7 5.3.2 Installing the Drives Cage 5–9 Servicing the Drives Backplane 5–11 5.4.1 Removing the Drives Backplane 5–11 5.4.2 Installing the Drives Backplane 5–12 Servicing the Front Control Panel Light Pipe Assembly 5–13 5.5.1 Removing the Front Control Panel Light Pipe Assembly 5–14...
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BIOS PCI/PnP Menu Screens C–19 C.2.4 BIOS Boot Menu Screens C–20 C.2.5 BIOS Security Menu Screens C–23 C.2.6 BIOS Chipset Menu Screens C–24 C.2.7 BIOS Exit Menu Screens C–29 Index Index–1 viii Sun Fire X4140 Server Service Manual • September 2010...
Preface The Sun Fire X4140 Server Service Manual provides detailed procedures for removing and replacing replaceable parts in the Sun Fire X4140 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 X4140 server documentation online, go to , and then navigate to Sun Fire X4140 server documentation. http://docs.sun.com The following table lists the available documents related to service.
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 X4140 Server Product Notes. Sun Online The following table shows where to find Sun documents online.
To submit your comments, go to: http://www.sun.com/hwdocs/feedback Please include the title and part number of your document with your feedback: Example: Sun Fire X4140 Server Service Manual, part number 820-2401-14. Sun Fire X4140 Server Service Manual • September 2010...
C H A P T E R Sun Fire X4140 Server Overview This chapter provides an overview of the features of the Sun Fire X4140 Server. The following information is included: Section 1.1, “Product Description” on page 1-1 ■ Section 1.2, “Sun Fire X4140 Server Chassis Overview” on page 1-3 ■...
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3 standard low profile PCIe slots on three riser boards (x8 and x16 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 X4140 Server Service Manual • September 2010...
Other software Java™ Enterprise System with a 90-day trial license. Refer to the Sun Fire X4140, X4240, and X4440 Servers Product Notes for additional items. Sun Fire X4140 Server Chassis Overview The Sun Fire X4140 Server is based on an all-new chassis family.
It is packaged with the DVD drive as a single unit. on page 5-2 PCIe risers In the Sun Fire X4140 Server, each riser supports two PCIe cards. Section 4.3, “Servicing There are three risers per system, each attached to the rear of the PCIe Risers”...
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 X4140 Server internal cables are listed in TABLE 1-4 Sun Fire X4140 Server Cables TABLE 1-4 Cable Connects... Top cover interlock...
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Cables for Sun Fire X4140 Server With SATA On-board System Controller FIGURE 1-1 Figure Legend SATA Drives Data Cable Motherboard to Power Distribution Board Cable Top Cover Interlock Sun Fire X4140 Server Service Manual • September 2010...
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Cables for Sun Fire X4140 Server With SAS FIGURE 1-2 Caution – The Drives Data Cable (X) and (O) connectors must be placed in the order shown. Chapter 1 Sun Fire X4140 Server Overview...
Sun Fire X4140 Server Front Panel Features shows front panel features on the Sun Fire X4140 Server. FIGURE 1-3 Front Panel Features FIGURE 1-3 Figure Legend Locator LED/Locator button (white) Drive map Service Action Required LED (amber) Power Supply Service Required LED (amber)
Sun Fire X4140 Server Rear Panel Features shows rear panel features on the Sun Fire X4140 Server. For more detailed FIGURE 1-4 information about ports and their uses, see the Sun Fire X4150 Server Installation Guide. For a detailed description of PCIe slots, see Section 4.4.1, “Sun Fire X4140 Server PCIe...
Sun Fire X4140 Server I/O Components FIGURE 1-5 Figure Legend Top Cover Hard Drives or Solid-State Drives Disk Cage DVD/USB Module Left Control Panel Light Pipe Assembly Right Control Panel Light Pipe Assembly 1-10 Sun Fire X4140 Server Service Manual • September 2010...
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Power Distribution and Fan Module Components FIGURE 1-6 Figure Legend Paddle Card Power Supplies Power Distribution Board/Bus Bar Assembly Fan Modules Air Baffle Fan Boards Chapter 1 Sun Fire X4140 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 X4140 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 X4140 Server can be serviced with the following tools: Antistatic wrist strap ■ Antistatic mat ■...
▼ To View Chassis Serial Number To view information about a system component, you need the Read Only (o) role enabled. 1. Log in to the ILOM CLI. 2. At the prompt, type: -> cd /SYS /SYS -> cd MB /SYS/MB ->...
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. 8. Type: stop /SYS Sun Fire X4140 Server Service Manual • September 2010...
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 ■ DDR2 DIMMs ■...
Power distribution board ■ Paddle card ■ Disk cage ■ Drives backplane ■ Front panel light-pipe assemblies ■ Caution – If necessary, use two people to dismount and carry the chassis. Sun Fire X4140 Server Service Manual • September 2010...
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To remove a server from the rack: 1. Disconnect all cables and power cords from the server. 2. Extend the lower floor arm on the cabinet for safety, if present. 3. Extend the server to the maintenance position. Section 2.5, “Extending the Server to the Maintenance Position” on page 2-5.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitive devices, such as the motherboards, PCI cards, hard drives, SSDs, and memory cards, require special handling. Caution – You must disconnect both power supplies before servicing any of the components documented in this chapter. Sun Fire X4140 Server Service Manual • September 2010...
Caution – Circuit boards, hard drives, and SSDs 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 without ESD precautions, especially along the connector edges.
Caution – If the top cover is removed before the server is powered off, the server will immediately go into Standby mode. Removing the Sun Fire X4140 Server Top Cover FIGURE 2-6 2-10 Sun Fire X4140 Server Service Manual • September 2010...
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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 X4140 Server. The following topics are covered: Section 3.1, “Devices That Are Hot-Pluggable or Hot-Swappable” on page 3-1 ■...
In the Sun Fire X4140 Server, 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. See Section 3.2,...
TABLE 3-1 SSD1 SSD3 DVD drive SSD0 SSD2 The Sun Fire X4140 servers support solid-state drives (SSDs) under the following conditions: Sun Fire X4140 with on-board controller: No SSDs can be installed. ■ Sun Fire X4140 with HBA: One to 4 SSDs can be installed. The remaining slots can be filled with hard drives ■...
When replacing or installing a SSD to be included in a RAID configuration, in the Sun Fire X4140 system, make sure that the firmware on the newly installed SSD is the same as the firmware that is installed on the other SSDs in the RAID volume.
3.2.4 Removing a Hard Drive or SSD Drives can be hot-plugged or cold-plugged. Drives in the Sun Fire X4140 Server might be hot-pluggable, depending on the drive configuration. 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.
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5. Grasp the latch [2] and pull the drive out of the drive slot [3]. Caution – The latch is not an ejector. Do not bend it too far to the right. Doing so can damage the latch. Sun Fire X4140 Server Service Manual • September 2010...
3.2.5 Installing a Hard Drive or SSD Installing a drive into the Sun Fire X4140 Server is a two-step process. You must first install a drive into the drive slot, and then configure that drive to the server. Caution – Before inserting a replacement drive, wait 15 seconds, and verify that your monitoring/administration application has detected the missing/failed drive.
All drive slots in the Sun Fire X4240 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. ( FIGURE 3-5 Sun Fire X4140 Server Service Manual • September 2010...
Drive Filler FIGURE 3-5 Servicing Fan Modules The following topics are covered: Section 3.3.1, “About Sun Fire X4140 Server Fans” on page 3-9 ■ Section 3.3.2, “Fan Module LED Reference” on page 3-10 ■ Section 3.3.3, “Detecting Fan Module Failure” on page 3-11 ■...
The fan module is faulty. The front and rear panel Service Required LEDs are also lit if the system detects a fan module fault. Fan Module Status LEDs FIGURE 3-6 3-10 Sun Fire X4140 Server Service Manual • September 2010...
Section 1.2, “Sun Fire X4140 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 ■...
1. With the top cover door open, install the replacement fan module into the server FIGURE 3-8 The fan modules are keyed to ensure that they are installed in the correct orientation. 3-12 Sun Fire X4140 Server Service Manual • September 2010...
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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 1.3, “Sun Fire X4140 Server Front Panel Features” on page 1-8 for more information about identifying and interpreting system LEDs.
Servicing Power Supplies Some versions of the Sun Fire X4140 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, if the other power supply is online and working.
Power Supply Status LEDs FIGURE 3-9 Figure Legend Legend Symbol Color Lights when OK to Remove Blue 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 3-11 6. Pull the power supply out of the chassis. 3-16 Sun Fire X4140 Server Service Manual • September 2010...
Power Supply Release Handle FIGURE 3-11 3.4.4 Installing a Power Supply 1. Align the replacement power supply with the empty power supply chassis bay. 2. Slide the power supply into the bay until it is fully seated ( FIGURE 3-12 Chapter 3 Servicing Customer-Replaceable Devices 3-17...
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Rear Service Required LED ■ Note – See Section 1.3, “Sun Fire X4140 Server Front Panel Features” on page 1-8 Section 1.4, “Sun Fire X4140 Server Rear Panel Features” on page 1-9 for more information about identifying and interpreting system LEDs.
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 X4140 Server. Note – Before performing any of the procedures in this chapter, perform the procedures described in...
2-9. 4.1.1 Identifying Faulty DDR2 DIMMs The Sun Fire X4140 Server Service Required LED is lit if the system detects a DDR2 DIMM fault. To use the rear panel Locator button to identify faulty DDR2 DIMMs: 1. Unplug all power cords from the rear panel.
Note – Refer to the Sun Fire X4140, X4240, and X4440 Servers Diagnostics Guide for more information about DIMM System Event Log (SEL) messages. Remind Button FIGURE 4-1 4.1.2 DDR2 DIMM Guidelines Use the DDR2 DIMM guidelines, and to help you plan the memory FIGURE 4-2 configuration of your server.
DRAMs; single-rank DIMMs, have 18 DRAMs, while dual-rank DIMMs have 36 DRAMs. Refer to the service label on the cover for DDR2 DIMM placement information. Refer to the Sun Fire X4140, X4240, and X4440 Servers Diagnostics Guide for additional DDR2 DIMM information. DDR2 DIMM Layout FIGURE 4-2 4.1.2.1...
/SYS/MB/P0/D0 Targets: SERVICE Properties: type = DIMM fru_name = 2048MB DDR-II 666 fru_manufacturer = Hynix Semiconductor Inc. fru_version = 4141 fru_part_number = HYMP525P72CP4-Y5 fru_serial_number = 00005092 Commands: show -> Note – DDR2 DIMM names in Integrated LOM messages are displayed with the full name, such as /SYS/MB/DIMM_D0 4.1.2.2...
4. Push down on the ejector tabs on each side of the DDR2 DIMM until the FB-DIMM is released ( FIGURE 4-3 5. Grasp the top corners of the faulty DDR2 DIMM and remove it from the server. Sun Fire X4140 Server Service Manual • September 2010...
Removing DDR2 DIMMs FIGURE 4-3 6. Place the DDR2 DIMM on an antistatic mat. 7. Repeat Step 4 through Step 6 to remove any additional DDR2 DIMMs. 4.1.4 Installing DDR2 DIMMs Caution – Ensure that all power is removed from the server before removing or installing DDR2 DIMMs, or damage to the DDR2 DIMMs might occur.
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Verify that the AC Present LED is lit. Section 6.4, “Powering On the Server” on page 6-5. 9. Power on the server. Section 6.4, “Powering On the Server” on page 6-5. Sun Fire X4140 Server Service Manual • September 2010...
Installing DDR2 DIMMs FIGURE 4-4 4.1.5 Installing Additional DDR2 DIMMs Before you begin, see Section 4.1.2, “DDR2 DIMM Guidelines” on page 4-3, for information about DDR2 DIMM configuration guidelines. Caution – Ensure that all power is removed from the server before installing DDR2 DIMMs or damage to the DDR2 DIMMs might occur.
Note – CRU: This customer-replaceable unit can be replaced by anyone. Caution – To prevent the system from overheating, ensure that the air baffle is correctly installed before powering on the server. 4-10 Sun Fire X4140 Server Service Manual • September 2010...
4.2.1 Removing the Air Baffle 1. Prepare the server for service. a. Power off the server. Section 2.4, “Powering Off the Server” on page 2-4. b. Disconnect the power cord (or cords) from the power supply (or supplies). Section 2.4, “Powering Off the Server” on page 2-4.
Verify that the AC Present LED is lit. Section 6.4, “Powering On the Server” on page 6-5. d. Power on the server. Section 6.4, “Powering On the Server” on page 6-5. Installing the Air Baffle FIGURE 4-6 4-12 Sun Fire X4140 Server Service Manual • September 2010...
Servicing PCIe Risers The following topics are covered: Section 4.3.1, “Removing a PCIe Riser” on page 4-13 ■ Section 4.3.2, “Installing a PCIe Riser” on page 4-14 ■ PCIe cards are installed on vertical risers. You must remove the relevant riser to access a PCIe card.
Installing a PCIe Riser Caution – Ensure that all power is removed from the server before removing or installing risers. You must disconnect the power cables before performing this procedure. 4-14 Sun Fire X4140 Server Service Manual • September 2010...
Installing a PCIe Riser FIGURE 4-8 Servicing PCIe Cards The following topics are covered: Section 4.4.1, “Sun Fire X4140 Server PCIe Card Guidelines” on page 4-16 ■ Section 4.4.2, “Removing PCIe Cards” on page 4-17 ■ Section 4.4.3, “Installing PCIe Cards” on page 4-18 ■...
The SGXPCIESAS-R-INT-Z HBA should be installed in slot 0 to avoid system overheating. Make sure that the firmware is at SW 3.1 or later when installing the HBA in Slot 0. 4-16 Sun Fire X4140 Server Service Manual • September 2010...
1. Locate the PCIe card that you want to remove, and note its corresponding riser board. Section 1.4, “Sun Fire X4140 Server Rear Panel Features” on page 1-9 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 X4140 Server PCIe Card Guidelines” on page 4-16 additional information. 4. Remove the PCIe riser board.
Installing a PCIe Card FIGURE 4-10 Servicing the Battery The following topics are covered: Section 4.5.1, “Removing the Battery” on page 4-20 ■ Section 4.5.2, “Installing the Battery” on page 4-20 ■ The battery maintains system time when the server is powered off and a time server is unavailable.
1. Remove PCIe riser 0. Section 4.3.1, “Removing a PCIe Riser” on page 4-13. Section 4.4.1, “Sun Fire X4140 Server PCIe Card Guidelines” on page 4-16. 2. Using a small (No. 1 flat-blade) screwdriver, press the latch and remove the battery from the motherboard.
3. Install PCIe riser 0. Section 4.3.2, “Installing a PCIe Riser” on page 4-14. 4. Use the ILOM command to set the day and time. Type: -> set /SP/clock datetime=MMDDhhmmYYYY (or MMDDhhmmYYYY.ss) Servicing the Motherboard Assembly This section describes the following procedures: Section 4.6.1, “Removing the Motherboard Assembly”...
Caution – The drive data cables are delicate. Ensure they are safely out of the way when servicing the motherboard. 7. Remove the processor heat sinks from the motherboard assembly. 4-22 Sun Fire X4140 Server Service Manual • September 2010...
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8. Remove the 4 screws that secure the motherboard to the bus bar. Use a No. 2 Phillips screwdriver. 9. Loosen the green captive screw on the front of the motherboard, that secures the motherboard tray to the chassis. 10. Remove the plastic air flow bezel from between the fans and the motherboard. 11.
Section 2.7, “Performing Electrostatic Discharge and Antistatic Prevention Measures” on page 2-9. 3. Place the motherboard into the chassis ( FIGURE 4-13 Position the motherboard carefully. Installing the Motherboard Assembly FIGURE 4-13 4-24 Sun Fire X4140 Server Service Manual • September 2010...
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4. Install the 4 screws that secure the motherboard to the bus bar. Torque screws to 7 inch-pounds (0.8 newton-meters). Use a manual torque driver settable to 7 inch-lbs (0.8 newton-meters) with a No. 2 Phillip screwdriver. 5. Tighten the green captive screw on the front of the motherboard, that secures the motherboard tray to the chassis.
Caution – The SunService account is for the use of Sun service representatives only. Do not use the SunService account unless you are instructed to do so in a procedure developed by Sun Microsystems. 4-26 Sun Fire X4140 Server Service Manual • September 2010...
Note – If your system is running ILOM 3.x, then you must re-enable your SunService account. Note – Before beginning these procedures, obtain Service/Escalation passwords from the Customer Support Center. 4.7.1 Updating FRU Product Information Using ServiceTool 1. Use SSH to log into the SunService account. The default password is changeme. # ssh <SP IP address>...
4. View the file by issuing the following command to verify the previous step was successful: # cat /dev/shm/product.info 5. Write the product information to the motherboard by issuing this command: # frutool -t mb --write_cmm_product_area < /dev/shm/product.info 4-28 Sun Fire X4140 Server Service Manual • September 2010...
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6. View the file to ensure that the product data has been updated in the motherboard FRUID PROM: # frutool -r mb | hexdump -C | egrep ’^000004’ 00000400 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 a4 70 72 |....pr| 00000410 6f 64 75 63 74 20 70 61...
Disconnect the power cord (or cords) from the power supply (or supplies). Section 2.4, “Powering Off the Server” on page 2-4. 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 X4140 Server Service Manual • September 2010...
d. Attach an antistatic wrist strap. Section 2.7, “Performing Electrostatic Discharge and Antistatic Prevention Measures” on page 2-9. e. Remove the top cover. Section 2.8, “Removing the Top Cover” on page 2-11. 2. Identify which processor to remove. Processor 0 is closest to the PSU bay. 3.
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Verify that the AC Present LED is lit. Section 6.4, “Powering On the Server” on page 6-5. d. Power on the server. Section 6.4, “Powering On the Server” on page 6-5. 4-32 Sun Fire X4140 Server Service Manual • September 2010...
4.8.4 Installing an XOption Processor 1. Prepare the server for service. a. Power off the server. Section 2.4, “Powering Off the Server” on page 2-4. b. Disconnect the power cord (or cords) from the power supply (or supplies). Section 2.4, “Powering Off the Server” on page 2-4.
ILOM password. To reset a password for the BIOS, access the BIOS Security screen. 1. Boot the server. 2. Press F2 at the Sun splash screen to enter Setup. 4-34 Sun Fire X4140 Server Service Manual • September 2010...
3. At the BIOS screen, move to the Security Screen tab. 4. Change the password. 5. Save and Exit the BIOS. The system restarts. 4.9.3 Resetting CMOS NVRAM Using a Jumper To clear the CMOS NVRAM using a jumper: 1. Power off the server. Section 2.4, “Powering Off the Server”...
DOS4GW ■ BMC Binary (the SP Binary file) ■ 2. Insert the bootable flash drive into the USB port. a. Press F8 to get a list of the boot devices. 4-36 Sun Fire X4140 Server Service Manual • September 2010...
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b. Choose the USB flash boot device. a. Press F2 to enter the BIOS setup screen. b. Choose the USB flash device as the first boot device. c. Save and exit. FIGURE 4-15 3. Once the flash device is booted, run the following command: socflash -p 1 -f <sp-binary-file>...
4.11 Using the Reset and NMI Switches Caution – Do not use the Reset and NMI Dump switches unless you are instructed to do so by a Field Service engineer. 4-38 Sun Fire X4140 Server Service Manual • September 2010...
4.11.1 Reset Switch The Reset switch (SW2 on the motherboard) sends a reset order to the processors, resetting the main system, but not the service processor. The button for this switch can be pushed by sticking a paper clip or similar object through the hole provided on the rear of the chassis.
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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 X4140 Server. The following topics are covered: Section 5.1, “Servicing the DVD/USB Module” on page 5-2 (CRU) ■...
Section 2.7, “Performing Electrostatic Discharge and Antistatic Prevention Measures” on page 2-9. 4. Remove the Sun Fire X4140 Server HDD7 hard drive. “Server Front Panel” on page 3-3 for drives locations. 5. Release the DVD/USB module from the drives backplane (...
Removing the DVD/USB Module FIGURE 5-1 5.1.2 Installing the DVD/USB Module 1. Slide the DVD/USB module into the front of the chassis until it seats FIGURE 5-2 2. Install the drive you removed during the DVD/USB module removal procedure. Section 3.2.5, “Installing a Hard Drive or SSD” on page 3-7 for information about installing a drive.
Servicing the Fan Power Boards You must remove both fan power boards to access the paddle card or to access the drives data cables in the Sun Fire X4140 Server. Note – FRU: This field-replaceable unit should be replaced only by qualified service technicians.
5.2.1 Removing a Fan Power Board 1. Prepare the server for service. a. Power off the server. Section 2.4, “Powering Off the Server” on page 2-4. b. Disconnect the power cord (or cords) from the power supply (or supplies). Section 2.4, “Powering Off the Server” on page 2-4.
2. Secure the board to the chassis with a Phillips screw. 3. Reinstall the fan modules. Section 3.3.5, “Installing a Fan Module” on page 3-12. 4. Return the server to operation. Sun Fire X4140 Server Service Manual • September 2010...
a. Install the top cover. Section 6.1, “Installing the Top Cover” on page 6-2. b. Slide the server into the rack. Section 6.3, “Returning the Server to the Normal Rack Position” on page 6-4. c. Reconnect the power cord (or cords) to the power supply (or supplies). Verify that the AC Present LED is lit.
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7. Lift the drives cage up and disconnect the drives data cables ( [4]). FIGURE 5-5 Press the connector release button to release the cable. 8. Set the drives cage on an antistatic mat. Sun Fire X4140 Server Service Manual • September 2010...
Removing the Drives Cage FIGURE 5-5 5.3.2 Installing the Drives Cage 1. Connect the drives data cables. Press the connector into its socket until it snaps into place. 2. Position the drives cage in the chassis, over its standoffs ( [1]).
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5. Install the fan power boards. Section 5.2.2, “Installing a Fan Power Board” on page 5-6. 6. Install the fan modules. Section 3.3.5, “Installing a Fan Module” on page 3-12. 5-10 Sun Fire X4140 Server Service Manual • September 2010...
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. 9. Install the drives. Note – Ensure you are installing the drives in the correct drive bays. Section 3.2.5, “Installing a Hard Drive or SSD”...
2. Install the two No. 2 Phillips screws that secure the backplane to the drives cage. 3. Install the drives cage. Section 5.3.2, “Installing the Drives Cage” on page 5-9. 5-12 Sun Fire X4140 Server Service Manual • September 2010...
Installing the Drives Backplane FIGURE 5-8 Servicing the Front Control Panel Light Pipe Assembly You must remove the drives backplane to service the front control panel light pipe assemblies. Note – FRU: This field-replaceable unit should be replaced only by qualified service technicians.
For replacement, ensure the board is aligned and Caution light pipes are exposed. Pay close attention when inserting the assembly. 1. Align the light pipe assembly with the mounting holes on the drives cage. 5-14 Sun Fire X4140 Server Service Manual • September 2010...
2. Secure the light pipe assembly with two No. 2 Phillips screws. 3. Install the drives backplane. Section 5.4.2, “Installing the Drives Backplane” on page 5-12. 4. Install the drives cage. Section 5.3.2, “Installing the Drives Cage” on page 5-9. Servicing the Power Distribution Board (PDB) It is easier to service the power distribution board (PDB) with the bus bar assembly...
2. Slide the PDB/bus bar assembly to the right, until it plugs into the paddle card. 3. Install the No. 2 Phillips screw to secure the PDB to the chassis. 5-16 Sun Fire X4140 Server Service Manual • September 2010...
4. Connect the top cover interlock cable to the power distribution board. Installing the Power Distribution Board FIGURE 5-11 5. Install the power supplies. Slide each power supply into its bay until it locks into place. Section 3.4.4, “Installing a Power Supply” on page 3-17.
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 FIGURE 5-12 5-18 Sun Fire X4140 Server Service Manual • September 2010...
5.7.2 Installing the Paddle Card 1. Lower the paddle card into the chassis. The paddle card fits over a series of mushroom standoffs in the chassis side wall. 2. Slide the paddle card forward to plug it into the drives backplane. ( FIGURE 5-13 3.
4. Remove the fans from fan board 0. 5. Disconnect each cable at the Hard Disk Drive backplane by pressing down on the latch and then pulling out the connector. 5-20 Sun Fire X4140 Server Service Manual • September 2010...
6. Remove the cables. Do not snag the cables on the retainer above the midwall. 5.8.2 Installing HDD Cables in a SAS Configuration To install two Hard Disk Drive cables; Disk 0-3 and Disk 4-7 in a SAS configuration, do the following. 1.
7. Disconnect each cable at Hard Disk Drive backplane by pressing down on the latch and then pulling out the connector. 8. Remove the cables. Do not snag the cables on the retainer above the mid-wall. 5-22 Sun Fire X4140 Server Service Manual • September 2010...
5.8.4 Installing HDD Cables in a SATA Configuration To install two Hard Disk Drive cables, Disk 0-3 and Disk 4-5 in SATA configuration, do the following. 1. Install the disk 0-3 cable. a. Install the connector in the Hard Disk Drive backplane. The connector is on the left from the front of the server.
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. 5-24 Sun Fire X4140 Server Service Manual • September 2010...
Removing the PDB Cable FIGURE 5-14 5.8.6 Installing a PDB Cable To install a Power Distribution Board cable. 1. Remove the PDB cable. 2. Inspect the motherboard pin field to ensure that all pins are straight. Chapter 5 Servicing Infrastructure Boards and Components 5-25...
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Verify that the AC Present LED is lit. Section 6.4, “Powering On the Server” on page 6-5. d. Power on the server. Section 6.4, “Powering On the Server” on page 6-5. 5-26 Sun Fire X4140 Server Service Manual • September 2010...
C H A P T E R Returning the Server to Operation This chapter describes how to return the Sun Fire X4140 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 ■...
3. Close the fan cover. Caution – If the top cover is not installed correctly, and the cover is not completely closed, the server will not power on. Installing the Top Cover FIGURE 6-1 Sun Fire X4140 Server Service Manual • September 2010...
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.
FIGURE 6-3 Release Tabs on Rails FIGURE 6-3 2. While pushing on the release tabs, slowly push the server into the rack. Ensure that the cables do not get in the way. Sun Fire X4140 Server Service Manual • September 2010...
Powering On the Server Before powering on your server for the first time, follow the installation and cabling instructions provided in the Sun Fire X4140 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 Sun Fire X4140 Server Service Manual • September 2010...
A P P E N D I X Connector Pinouts This appendix provides reference information about the Sun Fire X4140 Server rear 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 Pins 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 X4140 Server Service Manual • September 2010...
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 rear 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 X4140 Server Service Manual • September 2010...
USB Connectors Two Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are located on the motherboard in a double- stacked layout and can be accessed from the rear 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 X4140 Server Service Manual • September 2010...
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 X4140 Server Service Manual • September 2010...
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.
Interrupt 19 Capture: This option is reserved for future use. Do not change. ■ POST Codes For more information on POST codes, POST checkpoints, and POST error codes, see Sun Fire™ X4140, X4240, and X4440Servers Diagnostics Guide. Sun Fire X4140 Server Service Manual • September 2010...
(POST). When BIOS is started, the main BIOS Setup menu screen is displayed. Note – Refer to the Sun Fire X4140, X4240, and X4440 Servers Diagnostics Guide for more information about POST messages and System Event Log (SEL) messages.
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6. Press and release the right arrow key until the Exit menu screen appears. 7. Follow the instructions on the Exit menu screen to save your changes and exit the Setup utility. Sun Fire X4140 Server Service Manual • September 2010...
C.1.2 BIOS Setup Screens Overview contains summary descriptions of the top-level BIOS setup screens. TABLE C-1 BIOS Setup Screens Summary TABLE C-1 Screen Description See... Main General product information, including Section C.2.1, “BIOS Main BIOS type, processor, memory, and Menu Screens” on page C-5 time/date.
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BIOS Utility Menu Tree FIGURE C-1 Sun Fire X4140 Server Service Manual • September 2010...
The following figures show sample BIOS Setup Utility screens. Sun Fire X4140 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.
Note – The term BMC that may be displayed on some screens refers to the SP (service processor). Note – Refer to the Sun Fire X4140, X4240, and X4440 Servers Diagnostics Guide for more information about POST (Power On Self Test) messages and System Event Log (SEL) messages.
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BIOS Setup Utility: Advanced- CPU Configuration FIGURE C-4 BIOS Setup Utility: Advanced- IDE Configuration FIGURE C-5 Appendix C BIOS Screens...
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BIOS Setup Utility: Advanced- Hyper Transport Configuration FIGURE C-6 BIOS Setup Utility: Advanced- ACPI Settings FIGURE C-7 Sun Fire X4140 Server Service Manual • September 2010...
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BIOS Setup Utility: Advanced- USB Configuration FIGURE C-26 BIOS Setup Utility: Advanced- USB Mass Storage Device Configuration - FIGURE C-27 C-18 Sun Fire X4140 Server Service Manual • September 2010...
Activating these features on a healthy system can result in an unstable execution, and are strictly for trained service personnel’s use. C.2.3 BIOS PCI/PnP Menu Screens The BIOS PCI/PnP screens allow you to set the PCI/PnP Configuration has the following BIOS PCI/PnP screens: Sun Fire X4140 Server Appendix C BIOS Screens C-19...
BIOS Boot Menu Screens The BIOS Boot screens allow you to configure the boot device priority (hard disk drives and the DVD-ROM drive). has the following BIOS Boot screens: Sun Fire X4140 Server C-20 Sun Fire X4140 Server Service Manual • September 2010...
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BIOS Setup Utility: Boot Device Priority FIGURE C-32 BIOS Setup Utility: Boot Hard Disk Drives FIGURE C-33 C-22 Sun Fire X4140 Server Service Manual • September 2010...
BIOS Setup Utility: Boot CD/DVD Drives FIGURE C-34 C.2.5 BIOS Security Menu Screens The BIOS Security screens allow you to set or change the user and supervisor passwords. has the following BIOS Security screens: Sun Fire X4140 Server Appendix C BIOS Screens C-23...
FIGURE C-35 C.2.6 BIOS Chipset Menu Screens The BIOS Server screens allow you to configure Server advanced chipset settings (if applicable). has the following BIOS screens: Sun Fire X4140 Server Chipset C-24 Sun Fire X4140 Server Service Manual • September 2010...
The BIOS Exit screens allow you to save changes and exit, discard changes and exit, discard changes, or load optimal or failsafe defaults. has the following BIOS Exit screens: Sun Fire X4140 Server BIOS Setup Utility: Exit FIGURE C-44 Appendix C...
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BIOS Setup Utility: Exit - Save Configuration Changes FIGURE C-45 BIOS Setup Utility: Help FIGURE C-46 C-30 Sun Fire X4140 Server Service Manual • September 2010...
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Index DVD/USB module installing, 5-3 antistatic mat, 2-10 removing, 5-2 antistatic wrist strap, 2-9, 2-10 ejector tabs, 4-6 BIOS electrostatic discharge, 2-9 changing menu settings, C-1 ESD, 2-9 configuring, C-1 overview, C-1 POST codes, B-4 POST options, B-3 Fan Fault LED, 3-11 POST overview, B-1 fan tray connector board, 5-5, 5-6 redirecting console output for POST, B-2...
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4-37 Locator LED/Locator button, 3-13 System Power Supply Failure LED, 3-14 maintenance position, 2-5, 2-8 Top Fan LED, 3-11, 3-13 NMI, 4-39 POST changing options, B-3 codes table, B-4 Index-2 Sun Fire X4140 Server Service Manual • September 2010...
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