Page 1 Sun Fire X4600 and Sun Fire ™ X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual Sun Microsystems, Inc. www.sun.com Part No. 819-4342-12 October 2006, Revision A Submit comments about this document at: http://www.sun.com/hwdocs/feedback...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Preface xvii Introduction to the Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers 1–1 Features of the Server 1–1 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Features and Components 1–4 1.2.1 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Front Panel Features 1–4 1.2.2 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Back Panel Features 1–5 1.2.3...
Page 4 BIOS Advanced Menu, MPS Configuration Screen 2– 2.3.4.16 BIOS Advanced Menu, PCI Express Configuration Screen 2–23 2.3.4.17 BIOS Advanced Menu, Remote Access Configuration Screen 2–24 2.3.4.18 BIOS Advanced Menu, USB Configuration Screen 2–25 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 5 Using the Clear CMOS Jumper P25 2–43 Using the Reset and NMI Dump Switches 2–44 Updating the BIOS 2–45 Power-On Self-Test (POST) 2–45 Maintaining the Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers 3–1 Tools and Supplies Needed 3–1 Powering Off and Removing the Covers 3–2 3.2.1...
Page 6 3.4.13.2 Removing and Replacing a Power Supply 3–56 3.4.14 Replacing the Power Distribution Board 3–58 A. System Specifications 1–1 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Specifications 1–1 B. BIOS POST Codes B–1 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 7 Power-On Self-Test (POST) B–1 B.1.1 How BIOS POST Memory Testing Works B–1 B.1.2 Redirecting Console Output B–2 B.1.3 Changing POST Options B–3 B.1.4 POST Codes B–4 B.1.5 POST Code Checkpoints B–6 C. Status Indicator LEDs C–1 External Status Indicator LEDs C–1 Internal Status Indicator LEDs C–6 D.
Page 8 RAID Volume Support E–40 E.4.1.4 RAID Combination Support E–40 E.4.2 Creating a RAID 0 Volume E–40 E.4.3 Creating a RAID 1 Volume E–41 E.4.4 Creating a Second RAID Volume E–42 viii Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 9 E.4.5 Viewing RAID Volume Properties E–43 E.4.6 Adding Hot Spares E–43 E.4.7 Deleting Hot Spares E–43 E.4.8 Synchronizing an Array E–44 E.4.9 Activating an Array E–44 E.4.10 Deleting an Array E–44 E.4.11 Locating a Disk Drive E–45 Index Index–1 Contents...
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Page 11 Removing the Battery 3–9 FIGURE 3-5 CPU Module Physical Slot Lettering and Internal Numbering Designation 3–11 FIGURE 3-6 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Designation of Physical CPU Module Slots 3–12 FIGURE 3-7 Sun Fire X4600 CPU Module LED and Button Locations 3–13 FIGURE 3-8 Sun Fire X4600 M2 CPU Module LED and Button Locations 3–14...
Page 12 FIGURE 3-21 Sun Fire X4600 Designation of DIMM Slots and Fault LEDs on CPU Module 3–40 FIGURE 3-22 Sun Fire X4600 M2 Designation of DIMM Slots and Fault LEDs on CPU Module 3–40 FIGURE 3-23 Removing a DIMM 3–43 FIGURE 3-24 Removing Rear CPU Module Guide 3–46...
Page 13 10/100/1000BASE-T Connector D–3 FIGURE D-4 VGA Video Connector D–4 FIGURE D-5 Serial Attached SCSI Connector D–5 FIGURE D-6 Flex Cable Motherboard Connector D–8 FIGURE D-7 Flex Cable PDB Connector D–12 FIGURE D-8 Flex Cable DVD-ROM Drive IDE Connector D–14 FIGURE D-9 Flex Cable HDD Backplane IDE Connector D–16 FIGURE D-10 Motherboard Bus Bar Connector D–19...
Page 14 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 15 TABLE 1-2 BIOS Setup Screens Summary 2–7 TABLE 2-1 Supported Sun Fire X4600 DIMM Configurations 3–41 TABLE 3-1 Supported Sun Fire X4600 M2 DIMM Configurations 3–42 TABLE 3-2 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Physical Specifications 1–1 TABLE A-1 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Power Specifications 1–2...
Page 16 PHY Properties Screen Field Descriptions E–26 TABLE E-10 Create New Array Screen Field Descriptions E–30 TABLE E-11 View Array Screen Field Descriptions E–32 TABLE E-12 Manage Array Screen Field Descriptions E–35 TABLE E-13 xvi Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 17: Preface
Sun Fire X4600 M2 server, unless otherwise noted in the text. 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).
Page 18: Related Documentation
Related Documentation For a description of the document set for the Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers, see the Where To Find Documentation sheet that is packed with your system and also posted at the product's documentation site. See the following URL: For the Sun Fire X4600: http://www.sun.com/products-n-...
Page 19: Web Sites
Sun will not be responsible or liable for any actual or alleged damage or loss caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services that are available on or through such sites or resources.
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Page 21: Introduction To The Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers
This chapter contains an overview of the Sun Fire™ X4600/X4600 M2 Servers, including features and orderable components. Note – The information in this chapter applies to the original Sun Fire X4600 server, and to the Sun Fire X4600 M2 server, unless otherwise noted in the text.
Page 22: Table 1-1 Summary Of Features
The Sun Fire X4600 server includes an extensive set of Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability (RAS) features, such as hot-swappable and redundant hard disk drives (when RAID1 is used), fans, and power supplies. The servers also provide an integrated lights out management (ILOM) service processor function, which includes remote boot and remote software upgrades.
Page 23 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Removable media Internal slim DVD-ROM drive devices Power Four 850W power supplies Fans Four front fan modules; also one fan in each power supply Cooling is front-to-back forced air. Chapter 1 Introduction to the Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers...
Page 24: Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Features And Components
Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Features and Components This section contains illustrations that you can use to become familiar with the features and components of the Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers. 1.2.1 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Front Panel Features shows the features of the front panel.
Page 25: Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Back Panel Features
PCI-E card slots (3) Gigabit Ethernet ports (4) Serial management port USB connectors (2) Power/OK LED Service Action Required LED Locate Button/LED Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Back Panel FIGURE 1-2 Chapter 1 Introduction to the Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers...
Page 26: Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Components
1.2.3 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Components shows the locations of the Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers components, FIGURE 1-3 with the top cover removed. Front bezel Hard-disk drives Front I/O board Fan trays (4) and DVD drive (not visible under fan) Front ﬂex cable with...
Page 27: Accessory Kits
Accessory Kits lists the contents of the accessory kit that is shipped with the Sun Fire TABLE 1-2 X4600/X4600 M2 Servers. Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Accessory Kit TABLE 1-2 Item Part Number Sun Fire X4600 Server Tools and Drivers CD...
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Page 29: Powering On And Configuring Bios Settings
Powering On and Configuring BIOS Settings Note – The information in this chapter applies to the original Sun Fire X4600 server, and to the Sun Fire X4600 M2 server, unless otherwise noted in the text. This chapter contains the following procedures and information: Section 2.1, “Powering On the Server”...
Page 30: Figure 2-1 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Front Panel
When main power is applied to the full server, the Power/OK LED next to the Power button lights and remains lit. Power/OK LED Power button DVD-ROM drive USB ports (2) Hard disk drives (4) Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Front Panel FIGURE 2-1 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 31: Powering Off The Server
Powering Off the Server 1. Choose a method for shutting down the server from main power mode to standby power mode. Graceful shutdown – Use a ballpoint pen or other stylus to press and release the ■ Power button on the front panel. This causes Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) enabled operating systems to perform an orderly shutdown of the operating system.
Page 32: Changing The Configuration Of A Bios Menu Item
Section 2.3.2.3, “BIOS Option ROM Size Limitation” on page 2-7 ■ 2.3.2.1 Device Booting Detection Priority The devices and PCI slots are detected by the BIOS during startup in this order: 1. PCI-E slot 2 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 33: Ethernet Port (Nic) Device And Driver Naming
Refer to the section below for your version of the server: “Sun Fire X4600 NIC Naming” on page 2-6 ■ “Sun Fire X4600 M2 NIC Naming” on page 2-6 ■ The Sun Fire X4600 supports NIC port naming for these interfaces: Sun BIOS ■ Sun Solaris 10 ■...
Page 34: Figure 2-3 Sun Fire X4600 Nic Naming
Red Hat Linux ■ SuSE Linux ■ Windows 2003 ■ VMWare ■ The Sun Fire X4600 M2 supports NIC port naming for these interfaces: Sun BIOS ■ Sun Solaris 10 ■ Red Hat Linux 3 and 4 ■ SuSE Linux ■...
Page 35: Bios Option Rom Size Limitation
6:1:1 6:2:0 Sun Fire X4600 M2 NIC Naming FIGURE 2-4 2.3.2.3 BIOS Option ROM Size Limitation The BIOS Option ROM is 128 KB. Of these 128 KB, approximately 80 KB are used by the VGA controller, the LSI controller, and the on-board NIC. Approximately 48 KB remain for the Option ROM.
Page 36: Table 2-1 Bios Setup Screens Summary
Exit Save or discard changes. summarizes the BIOS menu tree. See Section 2.3.4, “BIOS Setup Utility FIGURE 2-5 Menu Screens” on page 2-10 for examples of each of these screens. Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 37: Figure 2-5 Bios Setup Utility Menu Tree
Advanced PCI/PnP Security Chipset Main menu Boot menu Exit menu menu menu menu menu NorthBridge Boot Conﬁguration Conﬁguration Settings SouthBridge Boot Device Conﬁguration Conﬁguration Priority Super I/O Hard Disk Conﬁguration Drives ACPI Advanced Removable Memory Conﬁguration ACPI Drives Conﬁguration PowerNow! CD/DVD Conﬁguration Drives...
Page 38: Bios Setup Utility Menu Screens
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 – There are differences in some screens between the original Sun Fire x4600 servers and the Sun Fire X4600 M2 servers.
Page 39: Bios Advanced Menu, Main Screen
Sun Fire X4600 M2 Server Version Main Advanced PCIPnP Boot Security Chipset Exit ******************************************************************************** * System Overview ** Use [ENTER], [TAB] * ***************************************************** or [SHIFT-TAB] to * AMIBIOS ** select a field. * BIOS Build Version : 0ABIT031 * Build Date: 09/08/06 ** Use [+] or [-] to * Core Version: 08.02.12...
Page 40 ** Enter Go to Sub Screen * * * Remote Access Configuration ** F1 General Help * * USB Configuration ** F10 Save and Exit ** ESC Exit ******************************************************************************** 2-12 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 41: Bios Advanced Menu, Cpu Configuration Screen
2.3.4.3 BIOS Advanced Menu, CPU Configuration Screen Sun Fire X4600 Server Version Advanced ******************************************************************************** * CPU Configuration * This option should * Module Version: 14.05 * remain disabled for * Physical Count: 8 * the normal operation. * Logical Count : 16...
Page 42: Bios Advanced Menu, Ide Configuration Screen
* IO4 SATA1 IDE Interface [Disabled] * +- Change Option * First Boot Device from [P-ATA] * F1 General Help * F10 Save and Exit * ESC Exit ******************************************************************************** 2-14 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 43: Bios Advanced Menu, Superio Chipset Configuration Screen
2.3.4.5 BIOS Advanced Menu, SuperIO Chipset Configuration Screen Advanced ******************************************************************************** * Configure Smc27X Super IO Chipset * Allows BIOS to Select * *************************************************** * Serial Port1 Base * Serial Port0 Address [3F8/IRQ4] * Addresses. * ** Select Screen * ** Select Item * +- Change Option...
Page 44: Bios Advanced Menu, Advanced Acpi Configuration Screen
* Clear Event Log * ** Select Screen * ** Select Item * Enter Go to Sub Screen * * F1 General Help * F10 Save and Exit * ESC Exit ******************************************************************************** 2-16 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 45: Bios Advanced Menu, Powernow Configuration
Change Option * F1 General Help * F10 Save and Exit * ESC Exit ******************************************************************************** Sun Fire X4600 M2 Server Version Advanced ******************************************************************************** * PowerNow Support * Enable/Disable the * *************************************************** * generation of ACPI * Runtime Legacy PSB [Disabled]...
Page 46: Bios Advanced Menu, Hypertransport Configuration Screen
HT Link Width [Auto] * CPU6:CPU7 HT Link Speed [Auto] * CPU6:CPU7 HT Link Width [Auto] * CPU1:CPU6 HT Link Speed [Auto] * CPU1:CPU6 HT Link Width [Auto] ******************************************************************************** 2-18 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 47 Sun Fire X4600 M2 Server Version Advanced ******************************************************************************** * Hyper Transport Configuration ** The HyperTransport * ***************************************************** link will run at this * CPU0:PCIx0 HT Link Speed [Auto] ** speed if it is slower * CPU0:PCIX0 HT Link Width [Auto]...
Page 48: Bios Advanced Menu, Ipmi 2.0 Configuration Screen
* Event Data: 00 FF FF * ** Select Screen * ** Select Item * +- Change Option * F1 General Help * F10 Save and Exit * ESC Exit ******************************************************************************** 2-20 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 49: Bios Advanced Menu, Ipmi 2.0, Lan Configuration Screen
2.3.4.13 BIOS Advanced Menu, IPMI 2.0, LAN Configuration Screen Sun Fire X4600 Server Version Advanced ******************************************************************************** * LAN Configuration. * Enter for IP Address * *************************************************** * Configuration. * Channel Number [01] * Channel Number Status: Channel number is OK *...
Page 50: Bios Advanced Menu, Ipmi 2.0, Pef Configuration Screen
* Event Message For PEF Action [Disabled] * ** Select Screen * ** Select Item * +- Change Option * F1 General Help * F10 Save and Exit * ESC Exit ******************************************************************************** 2-22 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 51: Bios Advanced Menu, Mps Configuration Screen
2.3.4.15 BIOS Advanced Menu, MPS Configuration Screen Advanced ******************************************************************************** * MPS Configuration * MPS Revision * *************************************************** * * MPS Revision [1.4] * ** Select Screen * ** Select Item * +- Change Option * F1 General Help * F10 Save and Exit * ESC Exit...
Page 52: Bios Advanced Menu, Remote Access Configuration Screen
* Sredir Memory Display Delay [No Delay] * ** Select Screen * ** Select Item * +- Change Option * F1 General Help * F10 Save and Exit * ESC Exit ******************************************************************************** 2-24 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 53: Bios Advanced Menu, Usb Configuration Screen
2.3.4.18 BIOS Advanced Menu, USB Configuration Screen Sun Fire X4600 Server Version Advanced ******************************************************************************** * USB Configuration * Enables support for * *************************************************** * legacy USB. AUTO * Module Version - 2.23.0-7.4 * option disables * legacy support if * USB Devices Enabled :...
Page 54 * * USB Mass Storage Device Configuration Select Screen * ** Select Item * +- Change Option * F1 General Help * F10 Save and Exit * ESC Exit ******************************************************************************** 2-26 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 55: Bios Pci/Pnp Menu
2.3.4.19 BIOS PCI/PnP Menu Sun Fire X4600 Server Version Main Advanced PCIPnP Boot Security Chipset Exit ******************************************************************************** * Advanced PCI/PnP Settings ** NO: lets the BIOS * ***************************************************** configure all the * WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections ** devices in the system. * may cause system to malfunction.
Page 56 [Available] ** F1 General Help * DMA Channel 6 [Available] ** F10 Save and Exit * DMA Channel 7 [Available] ** ESC Exit * Reserved Memory Size [Disabled] ******************************************************************************** 2-28 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 57: Bios Boot Menu, Main Screen
2.3.4.20 BIOS Boot Menu, Main Screen Main Advanced PCIPnP Boot Security Chipset Exit ******************************************************************************** * Boot Settings * Configure Settings * *************************************************** * during System Boot. * * Boot Settings Configuration * * Boot Device Priority * * Hard Disk Drives * * Removable Drives * * CD/DVD Drives * **...
Page 58: Bios Boot Menu, Boot Device Priority Screen
[#218 ID00 LUN0 FUJ] * available devices. * ** Select Screen * ** Select Item * +- Change Option * F1 General Help * F10 Save and Exit * ESC Exit ******************************************************************************** 2-30 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 59: Bios Boot Menu, Removable Drives Screen
2.3.4.24 BIOS Boot Menu, Removable Drives Screen Boot ******************************************************************************** * Removable Drives * Specifies the boot * *************************************************** * sequence from the * 1st Drive [USB:AMI Virtual Fl] * available devices. * ** Select Screen * ** Select Item * +- Change Option * F1 General Help...
Page 60: Bios Security Settings Menu
* * SouthBridge Configuration * ** Select Screen * ** Select Item * Enter Go to Sub Screen * * F1 General Help * F10 Save and Exit * ESC Exit ******************************************************************************** 2-32 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 61: Bios Chipset Menu, Northbridge Configuration Screen
2.3.4.28 BIOS Chipset Menu, NorthBridge Configuration Screen Sun Fire X4600 Server Version Chipset ******************************************************************************** * NorthBridge Chipset Configuration * *************************************************** * * * Memory Configuration * * ECC Configuration * * Power Down Control [Disabled] * *************************************************** * * Memory Timing Parameters...
Page 62 * Enter Go to Sub Screen * Row Cycle (Trc) :18 CLK * F1 General Help Asynchronous Latency :8 ns * F10 Save and Exit * ESC Exit ******************************************************************************** 2-34 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 63: Configuration Screen
2.3.4.29 BIOS Chipset Menu, NorthBridge Memory Configuration Screen Sun Fire X4600 Server Version Chipset ******************************************************************************** * Memory Configuration * MEMCLK can be set * *************************************************** * by the code using * Memclock Mode [Auto] * AUTO, or if you use...
Page 64: Bios Chipset Menu, Northbridge Ecc Configuration Screen
* Data Cache BG Scrub [5.12us] * ** Select Screen * ** Select Item * +- Change Option * F1 General Help * F10 Save and Exit * ESC Exit ******************************************************************************** 2-36 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 65: Bios Chipset Menu, Southbridge Configuration Screen
Sun Fire X4600 M2 Server Version Chipset ******************************************************************************** * ECC Configuration * DRAM ECC allows * *************************************************** * hardware to report * DRAM ECC Enable [Enabled] * and correct memory ECC Chip Kill [Enabled] * errors automatically DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT...
Page 66: Bios Exit Options Menu Screen
* Load Optimal Defaults * ** Select Screen * ** Select Item * Enter Go to Sub Screen * * F1 General Help * F10 Save and Exit * ESC Exit ******************************************************************************** 2-38 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 67: Resetting Sp And Bios Passwords Using Jumper P20
Resetting SP and BIOS Passwords Using Jumper P20 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. Note – This procedure simultaneously removes any BIOS password that was set. 1.
Page 68 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. 2-40 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 69: Figure 2-6 Location Of Jumpers On The Motherboard
P19, Force Recovery P20, Password Clear P25, CMOS Clear Location of Jumpers on the Motherboard FIGURE 2-6 Chapter 2 Powering On and Configuring BIOS Settings 2-41...
Page 70: Using The Force-Recovery Jumper P19
P19 jumper cannot be determined without the host CPU running. 9. Repeat steps 1 through 8 to remove the P19 jumper. (Remove the jumper in step 5 rather than inserting it.) 2-42 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 71: Using The Clear Cmos Jumper P25
Note – If you do not remove the P19 jumper, the server will force a recovery of the new BIOS every time that you power cycle the server. Using the Clear CMOS Jumper P25 You can use this jumper to clear the server’s CMOS settings in the case of a system hang.
Page 72: Using The Reset And Nmi Dump Switches
(see FIGURE 2-7 NMI dump switch (SW3) Reset switch (SW2) Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Back Panel FIGURE 2-7 2-44 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 73: Updating The Bios
Updating the BIOS The BIOS is updated whenever you update the ILOM SP firmware. For instructions on updating the firmware, refer to the Integrated Lights Out Manager Administration Guide, 819-1160. Power-On Self-Test (POST) For information about BIOS POST testing, POST codes, POST code checkpoints, and console redirection, see Appendix BIOS POST...
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Page 75: Maintaining The Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers
X4600/X4600 M2 Servers hardware, including component removal and replacement procedures. Note – The information in this chapter applies to the original Sun Fire X4600 server, and to the Sun Fire X4600 M2 server, unless otherwise noted in the text. Tools and Supplies Needed The Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers can be serviced with the following items: No.
Page 76: Powering Off And Removing The Covers
GRASP board and power supply fans, indicated when the Power/OK LED is flashing. To completely power off the server, you must disconnect the AC power cords from the back panel of the server. Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 77: Figure 3-1 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Front Panel
3. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the system. 4. Label any peripheral cables and/or telecommunication lines that must be disconnected in order to remove and replace a specific component. Chapter 3 Maintaining the Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers...
Page 78: Removing The Main Cover
Slide the cover toward the server front about 0.5 inch (12 mm), ensuring that the front lip on the cover slides into the groove on the chassis. c. Tighten the two captive screws on the back of the cover by hand. Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 79: Removing The Front Bezel
Press in on the edges and center of the bezel until the pegs are firmly engaged with the holes in the chassis front and no space is left between the bezel and the chassis. Chapter 3 Maintaining the Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers...
Page 80: Locations Of The Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Components
Power (up to 4 DIMMs on each) Distribution board Battery GRASP board Power supplies (4) PCI-X slots (2) PCI-E slots (6) Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Replaceable Component Locations FIGURE 3-4 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 81: Replaceable Component Procedures
(CRUs) and some are for field-replaceable units (FRUs), as noted in the procedures and in the list below. FRU components should be replaced only by trained service technicians. Contact your Sun Service representative for assistance with FRU replacements. This section contains procedures for replacing the following components: Section 3.4.1, “Replacing the Battery”...
Page 82: Replacing The Battery
The positive polarity, marked with a “+” symbol, should be facing toward the chassis center. 4. Remove the battery by gently pulling the spring-clip away from the battery face and lifting the battery straight up. See FIGURE 3-5 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 83: Figure 3-5 Removing The Battery
Note – Install the new battery in the holder with the same orientation (polarity) as the battery that you removed. The positive polarity, marked with a “+” symbol, should be facing toward the chassis center. 6. Replace the main cover to the server. Chapter 3 Maintaining the Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers...
Page 84: Replacing A Cpu Module Or Cpu Filler Board
CPU modules and the dynamic numbering designation. If you see fault LEDs lit, refer to “CPU Module Fault LEDs” on page 12 for an ■ explanation of the LED behavior. 3-10 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 85: Cpu Module Slot Lettering And Numbering Designations
FIGURE 3-7 Eight CPU modules installed Four CPU modules installed CPU Module Physical Slot Lettering and Internal Numbering Designation FIGURE 3-6 Chapter 3 Maintaining the Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers 3-11...
Page 86: Cpu Module Fault Leds
Physical CPU module slots (A - H) Front panel of server Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Designation of Physical CPU Module Slots FIGURE 3-7 3.4.2.2 CPU Module Fault LEDs The CPU module has one “Attention” LED (CR5) on its upper-right corner that indicates a problem with either the CPU module, the CPU on the module, or one or more DIMMs on the module.
Page 87: Figure 3-8 Sun Fire X4600 Cpu Module Led And Button Locations
The DIMM fault LEDs are in the ejector levers for each DIMM slot Fault Remind button CPU fault LED CR8 Module Sun Fire X4600 CPU LED and Button Locations FIGURE 3-8 Chapter 3 Maintaining the Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers 3-13...
Page 88: Figure 3-9 Sun Fire X4600 M2 Cpu Module Led And Button Locations
Simultaneously rotate both plastic levers on the top corners of the module to an upright, 90-degree position. b. Lift the module straight up to remove it from the metal edge-guides in the bay. 3-14 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 89: Figure 3-10 Removing A Cpu Module From A Cpu Module Bay
Ensure that the DIMM slot ejectors at each end of the memory socket are fully open (rotated outward) to accept the new DIMM. b. Align the notch in the bottom edge of the DIMM with the key in the DIMM socket. See FIGURE 3-24 Chapter 3 Maintaining the Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers 3-15...
Page 90 Rotate both plastic levers downward simultaneously until they are flat against the top corners of the module. 3-16 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 91: Replacing The Dvd-Rom Drive
URL: http://sunsolve.sun.com/handbook_pub/Systems/ 1. Click the name and model of your server. 2. On the product page that opens for the server, click Full Components List for the list of components. Chapter 3 Maintaining the Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers 3-17...
Page 92: Figure 3-12 Removing The Dvd Drive
Grasp the drive outside the chassis front and pull it from the chassis bay. FIGURE 3-12 7. Install the new DVD-ROM drive to the server. 3-18 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 93: Replacing A Fan Tray
Check system heatsinks, fans, and air openings. If necessary, clean systems by brushing or blowing contaminants from the system or by carefully vacuuming contaminants from the system. Chapter 3 Maintaining the Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers 3-19...
Page 94: Figure 3-13 System Designation Of Fan Trays
See FIGURE 3-14 b. Pinch both plastic securing buttons toward the center of the fan tray, and simultaneously lift the fan tray up and out of the chassis. 3-20 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 95: Replacing The Front Panel Indicator Board
Supported components and their part numbers are subject to change over time. For the most up-to-date list of replaceable components for these servers, see the following URL: http://sunsolve.sun.com/handbook_pub/Systems/ 1. Click the name and model of your server. Chapter 3 Maintaining the Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers 3-21...
Page 96 Use a No. 2 Phillips screwdriver to loosen the seven captive screws that secure the fan tray carriage to the chassis and motherboard. See FIGURE 3-15 c. Lift the fan tray carriage out of the chassis. 3-22 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 97: Figure 3-15 Removing The Fan Tray Carriage
Disconnect the indicator board’s two flex cable connectors from the connectors on the front I/O board and the motherboard. Use the plastic-strip handles to gently pull the connectors straight up. Chapter 3 Maintaining the Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers 3-23...
Page 98: Figure 3-16 Removing The Front Panel Indicator Board
Carefully lower the fan tray carriage into the chassis until it is seated firmly against the motherboard and the top of the chassis. There are alignment pegs on the motherboard that match the holes on the fan tray carriage. 3-24 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 99: Replacing The Front I/O Board
Replacing the Front I/O Board Supported components and their part numbers are subject to change over time. For the most up-to-date list of replaceable components for these servers, see the following URL: http://sunsolve.sun.com/handbook_pub/Systems/ Chapter 3 Maintaining the Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers 3-25...
Page 100 Use a No. 2 Phillips screwdriver loosen the seven captive screws that secure the fan tray carriage to the chassis and motherboard. See FIGURE 3-15 c. Lift the fan tray carriage out of the chassis. 7. Remove the front I/O board. 3-26 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 101 Reconnect the two flex cable connectors that come from the front panel indicator board to the front I/O board and the motherboard. 9. Replace the fan tray carriage to the chassis. Chapter 3 Maintaining the Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers 3-27...
Page 102 Lower the fan tray into the bay until it comes into contact with the connector on the motherboard. c. Push down gently until the connector is fully engaged and the plastic securing buttons snap into place. 12. Replace the main cover to the server. 3-28 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 103: Replacing The Grasp Board
GRASP board to free it from that rear standoff post and the connector on the motherboard. See FIGURE 3-18 Chapter 3 Maintaining the Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers 3-29...
Page 104: Figure 3-18 Removing The Grasp Board
Carefully press down on the rear edge of the GRASP board to seat its connector into the connector on the motherboard. 6. Replace the main cover to the server. 3-30 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 105: Servicetool Fru Update Procedure
3.4.7.1 Servicetool FRU Update Procedure 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.
Page 106: Replacing A Hard Disk Drive
Note – If your server has fewer than four HDDs, it must have HDD fillers in the empty drive bays to ensure proper air flow and cooling. HDD2 HDD3 HDD0 HDD1 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Designation of Hard Disk Drives FIGURE 3-19 3-32 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 107 Press the button on the face of the HDD to release the spring-loaded securing latch. See FIGURE 3-20 b. Grasp the securing latch and remove the HDD from the drive bay. Chapter 3 Maintaining the Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers 3-33...
Page 108: Replacing A Hard Disk Drive Backplane
Supported components and their part numbers are subject to change over time. For the most up-to-date list of replaceable components for these servers, see the following URL: http://sunsolve.sun.com/handbook_pub/Systems/ 1. Click the name and model of your server. 3-34 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 109 Simultaneously rotate both plastic levers on the top corners of the module to an upright, 90-degree position. b. Lift the module straight up to remove it from the metal edge-guides in the bay. Chapter 3 Maintaining the Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers 3-35...
Page 110 Use a No. 2 Phillips screwdriver to loosen the single captive screw that secures the HDD backplane. d. Remove the backplane from the chassis. See FIGURE 3-21 3-36 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 111: Figure 3-21 Removing The Hdd Backplane
Use a No. 2 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the single captive screw that secures the HDD backplane. d. Reconnect the flex cable connector to the rear of the HDD backplane. Chapter 3 Maintaining the Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers 3-37...
Page 112: Replacing Memory Modules (Dimms)
3.4.10 Replacing Memory Modules (DIMMs) Note – The original Sun Fire X4600 servers use only DDR1 DIMMs. The Sun Fire X4600 M2 servers use only DDR2 DIMMs. Supported components and their part numbers are subject to change over time. For...
Page 113 The Attention LED is powered by 3.3 V standby power. Note – On the Sun Fire x4600 M2, the CPU module retains power for a short time after removal from the chassis. This allows you to remove the CPU module and...
Page 114: Figure 3-22 Sun Fire X4600 Designation Of Dimm Slots And Fault Leds On Cpu Module
LEDs are in the ejector levers for each DIMM slot Fault Remind button CPU fault LED CR8 Sun Fire X4600 Designation of DIMM Slots and Fault LEDs on CPU Module FIGURE 3-22 CPU Module Attention LED CR5 DIMM0 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3...
Page 115: Dimm Population Rules
DIMMs. 3.4.10.1 DIMM Population Rules Note – The original Sun Fire X4600 servers use only DDR1 DIMMs. The Sun Fire X4600 M2 servers use only DDR2 DIMMs. Sun Fire X4600 Rules Each CPU can support a maximum of four DDR1 DIMMs.
Page 116: Table 3-2 Supported Sun Fire X4600 M2 Dimm Configurations
CPUs with only a single pair of DIMMs must have those DIMMs installed in that ■ CPU’s white DIMM slots (0 and 1). See FIGURE 3-22 for supported DIMM configurations for the Sun Fire X4600 M2 ■ TABLE 3-2 server.
Page 117: Figure 3-24 Removing A Dimm
Press down evenly on both top corners of the DIMM until the ejectors snap over the cutouts in the left and right edges of the DIMM. 9. Reinstall the CPU module. Chapter 3 Maintaining the Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers 3-43...
Page 118: Replacing The Motherboard
Check system heatsinks, fans, and air openings. If necessary, clean systems by brushing or blowing contaminants or carefully vacuuming contaminants from the system. 3-44 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 119 Simultaneously rotate both plastic levers on the top corners of the module to an upright, 90-degree position. b. Lift the module straight up to remove it from the metal edge-guides in the bay. 8. Remove the fan tray carriage from the chassis. Chapter 3 Maintaining the Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers 3-45...
Page 120: Figure 3-25 Removing Rear Cpu Module Guide
Lift up evenly on both sides of the guide to remove it from the edge-guides in the chassis. Captive screws (6) Removing Rear CPU Module Guide FIGURE 3-25 3-46 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 121: Figure 3-26 Motherboard Flex Cable Connectors And Bus Bar Screw Locations
See FIGURE 3-26 Front ﬂex indicator panel connectors Flex cable connector Bus bar screws (6) Motherboard Flex Cable Connectors and Bus Bar Screw Locations FIGURE 3-26 Chapter 3 Maintaining the Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers 3-47...
Page 122: Figure 3-27 Removing The Motherboard
Raise the motherboard and remove it from the chassis. Chassis midwall door Removing The Motherboard FIGURE 3-27 11. Install the new motherboard. 3-48 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 123 Use a No. 2 Phillips screwdriver to replace and tighten the nine screws to the top surface of the fan tray carriage. See FIGURE 3-15 16. Replace all CPU modules or CPU filler boards. Chapter 3 Maintaining the Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers 3-49...
Page 124 Pivot the PCI card latch closed over the rear connector panel of the PCI card until it locks. 3-50 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 125: Servicetool Fru Update Procedure
3.4.11.1 Servicetool FRU Update Procedure 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.
Page 126: Replacing Pci Cards
4. Locate the PCI card slot in which you will install or replace a PCI card. The system designation and the speeds of the eight PCI slots are shown in FIGURE 3-28 3-52 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 127 9. PCI-E slot 6 10. PCI-E slot 7 Note – Before you install a card, consult the manufacturer's documentation for system requirements and configuration information for your specific PCI card. Chapter 3 Maintaining the Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers 3-53...
Page 128: Figure 3-28 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Locations, Designations, And Speeds Of Pci Card Slots
PCI5 = PCIE 8-lane PCI6 = PCIE 8-lane PCI7 = PCIE 4-lane Front panel of server Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Locations, Designations, and Speeds of PCI Card FIGURE 3-28 Slots 5. Remove any existing PCI card from the slot, or go to...
Page 129: Replacing A Power Supply
Replacing a Power Supply Supported components and their part numbers are subject to change over time. For the most up-to-date list of replaceable components for these servers, see the following URL: http://sunsolve.sun.com/handbook_pub/Systems/ Chapter 3 Maintaining the Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers 3-55...
Page 130: Power Supply Redundancy
CPUs; if you are using 120W CPUs, only 3+1 redundancy is possible. The Sun Fire X4600 M2 will also support 2+2 redundancy if 95W CPUs are used. If you use 120W CPUs in the server, only 3+1 redundancy is possible.
Page 131: Figure 3-31 Removing A Power Supply
While continuing to push on the latch, use the handle to pull the power supply from the chassis. Thumb latch Removing a Power Supply FIGURE 3-31 5. Install the new power supply. Chapter 3 Maintaining the Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers 3-57...
Page 132: Replacing The Power Distribution Board
Disconnect AC power cords from all power supplies. b. Grasp the power supply handle and push the thumb latch toward the center of the power supply. See FIGURE 3-31 3-58 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 133 Use an 8 mm nut driver to remove the two bus-bar nuts that secure the PDB to the bus bars. d. Slide the PDB upward slightly to free its keyed openings from the chassis standoffs, then remove it from the chassis. Chapter 3 Maintaining the Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers 3-59...
Page 134: Figure 3-32 Disconnecting The Power Distribution Board From The Chassis
Use a No. 2 Phillips screwdriver to tighten the captive screw that secures the PDB to the chassis. See FIGURE 3-32 d. Reconnect the flex cable connector to connector on the PDB. 7. Replace all power supplies. 3-60 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 135 Press the power supply into the bay until it firmly engages the connector on the power distribution board, indicated when the thumb latch clicks into place. c. Reconnect AC power cords to the power supplies. 8. Replace the main cover to the server. Chapter 3 Maintaining the Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers 3-61...
Page 136 3-62 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 137: System Specifications
Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers. Note – The information in this appendix applies to the original Sun Fire X4600 server, and to the Sun Fire X4600 M2 server, unless otherwise noted in the text. Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Specifications...
Page 138: Table A-2 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Power Specifications
20% – 90% non-condensing Operating altitude 0 – 10,000 feet (0 - 3048 m) maximum Derate operating temperature 1.8 ˚F (1 ˚C) per 985 feet (300 m) above 2955 feet (900 m) altitude Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 139: Table A-4 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Acoustic Noise Emission Specifications
ISO 9296, TABLE A-4 A-weighted, operating and idling. Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Acoustic Noise Emission Specifications TABLE A-4 Specification Value (sound power) at or below 25 ˚C 8.2 B above 25 ˚C 9.0 B...
Page 140 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 141: Bios Post Codes
BIOS POST Codes Note – The information in this appendix applies to the original Sun Fire X4600 server, and to the Sun Fire X4600 M2 server, unless otherwise noted in the text. Power-On Self-Test (POST) The system BIOS provides a rudimentary power-on self-test. The basic devices...
Page 142: Redirecting Console Output
Type the IP address in the IP Address field. You can also enter the subnet mask and default gateway settings in their respective fields. ii. Select Commit and press Return to commit the changes. Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 143: Changing Post Options
System Configuration Display – This option is disabled by default. If you enable ■ this, the system configuration screen is displayed before booting begins. Quiet Boot – This option is disabled by default. If you enable this, the Sun ■ Microsystems logo is displayed instead of POST codes.
Page 144: Post Codes
Force BIOS – Remove the Sun logo and display Option ROM output. ■ Keep Current – Do not remove the Sun logo. The Option ROM output is not ■ displayed. Boot Num-Lock – This option is On by default (keyboard Num-Lock is turned on ■...
Page 145 POST Codes (Continued) TABLE B-1 Post Code Description 01d7 Restoring CPUID; moving boot block-runtime interface module to RAM; determine whether to execute serial flash. 01d8 Decompressing runtime module into RAM. Storing CPUID information in memory. 01d9 Copying main BIOS into memory. 01da Giving control to BIOS POST.
Page 146: Post Code Checkpoints
Set up boot strap processor information. Set up boot strap processor for POST. This includes frequency calculation, loading BSP microcode, and applying user requested value for GART Error Reporting setup question. Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 147 POST Code Checkpoints (Continued) TABLE B-2 Post Code Description Errata workarounds applied to the BSP (#78 and #110). Enumerate and set up application processors. This includes microcode loading and workarounds for errata (#78, #110, #106, #107, #69, #63). Re-enable cache for boot strap processor, and apply workarounds in the BSP for errata #106, #107, #69, and #63 if appropriate.
Page 148 Takes care of runtime image preparation for different BIOS modules. Fill the free area in F000h segment with 0FFh. Initializes the Microsoft IRQ Routing Table. Prepares the runtime language module. Disables the system configuration display if needed. Initialize runtime language module. Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 149 POST Code Checkpoints (Continued) TABLE B-2 Post Code Description Displays the system configuration screen if enabled. Initialize the CPUs before boot, which includes the programming of the MTRRs. Prepare CPU for OS boot including final MTRR values. Wait for user input at config display if needed. Uninstall POST INT1Ch vector and INT09h vector.
Page 150 B-10 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 151: Status Indicator Leds
Note – The information in this appendix applies to the original Sun Fire X4600 server, and to the Sun Fire X4600 M2 server, unless otherwise noted in the text. External Status Indicator LEDs See the following figures and tables for information about the LEDs that are viewable on the outside of the server.
Page 152: Figure C-1 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Front Panel Leds
Hard disk drive status indicator LEDs Power button Front fan fault LED Power supply fault LED System overheat fault LED Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Front Panel LEDs FIGURE C-1 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 153: Table C-1 Front Panel Led Functions
Front Panel LED Functions TABLE C-1 LED Name Description Locate button/LED This LED helps you to identify which system in the rack you are working on in a rack full of servers. • Push and release this button to make the Locate LED blink for 30 minutes.
Page 154: Figure C-2 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Back Panel Leds
• Right side LED on (green): indicates link activity (NET MGT) • Left side LED green: link is established at 100 megabits • Left side orange: link is established at 10 megabits Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 155 Back Panel LED Functions TABLE C-2 LED Name Description Locate button/LED This LED helps you to identify which system in the rack you are working on in a rack full of servers. (Same function as on front panel) • Push and release this button to make the Locate LED blink for 30 minutes.
Page 156: Internal Status Indicator Leds
Internal Status Indicator LEDs The Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers has internal status indicator LEDs for the CPU module, the CPUs and DIMM slots on the CPU module, and for the GRASP board. shows the locations of the internal LEDs and the capacitor button on ■...
Page 157: Figure C-5 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Grasp Board Led Location
GRASP board Back panel of server LED location Front panel of server Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 GRASP Board LED Location FIGURE C-5 Appendix C Status Indicator LEDs...
Page 158: Table C-4 Internal Led Functions
GRASP Board Power Status This LED has two states: • Off: 3.3V standby power is not reaching the GRASP board. • Lit (green): 3.3V standby power is reaching the GRASP board. Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 159: Connector Pinouts
This appendix contains information about the server’s connector pinouts. Note – The information in this appendix applies to the original Sun Fire X4600 server, and to the Sun Fire X4600 M2 server, unless otherwise noted in the text. USB Connector The USB connector pins and their corresponding descriptions are shown in the figure and table in this section.
Page 160: Serial Connector
Ground Receive data Data send ready Clear to send 10/100BASE-T Connector The RJ-45 10/100BASE-T connector pins and their corresponding descriptions are shown in the figure and table in this section. Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 161: 10/100/1000Base-T Connector
10/100BASE-T Connector FIGURE D-3 10/100BASE-T Connector Pinouts TABLE D-3 Number Pin Name Description Positive side of transmit data Negative side of transmit data Positive side of receive data No connect No connect Negative side of receive data No connect No connect 10/100/1000BASE-T Connector The RJ45 10/100/1000BASE-T connector pins and their corresponding descriptions are shown in the figure and table in this section.
Page 162: Vga Video Connector
VGA Video Connector FIGURE D-5 VGA Video Connector Pinouts TABLE D-5 Number Pin Name Description Red video Green video Blue video ID2 (ground) Ground Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 163 VGA Video Connector Pinouts TABLE D-5 Number Pin Name Description R_GND Red video return (ground) G_GND Green video return (ground) B_GND Blue video return (ground) No pin S_GND Sync return (ground) ID0 (ground) ID1/SDA ID1 (no connect) HSYNC Horizontal sync VSYNC Vertical sync ID3/SCL...
Page 164: Table D-6 Serial Attached Scsi Connector Pinouts
Positive side of receive from hard drive Second mate ground Backside Second mate ground Signal Not used Segment Not used Second mate ground Not used Not used Second mate ground Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 165: Serial Attached Scsi Connector
Serial Attached SCSI Connector Pinouts (Continued) TABLE D-6 Segment Number Pin Name Description Power 3.3 V Not used Segment 3.3 V Not used 3.3 V Not used First mate ground Second mate ground Second mate ground 5.0 V Pre-charge, second mate 5.0 V Not used 5.0 V...
Page 166: Figure D-7 Flex Cable Motherboard Connector
TABLE D-7 Number Signal Name DVD_DRST_L DISK_ID0 DVD_DDATA[8] DISK_ID1 DVD_DDATA[7] +3.3 V DVD_DDATA[9] +3.3 V DVD_DDATA[6] +3.3 V DVD_DDATA[10] +3.3 V DVD_DDATA[5] NOT USED DVD_DDATA[11] +3.3V AUX DVD_DDATA[4] +3.3V AUX DVD_DDATA[12] Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 167 Flex Cable Motherboard Connector Pinouts (Continued) TABLE D-7 Number Signal Name +3.3V AUX DVD_DDATA[3] +3.3V AUX DVD_DDATA[13] +3.3V AUX DVD_DDATA[2] +3.3V AUX DVD_DDATA[14] Not used DVD_DDATA[1] DVD_DDACK_L DVD_DDATA[15] DVD_DRDY DVD_DDRQ_L DVD_INT_L DVD_DDATA[0] DVD_DIOR_L SAS_DISK1_RX_P DVD_DIOW_L SAS_DISK1_RX_N DVD_DADDR[1] SAS_DISK3_RX_P DVD_PDIAG_L SAS_DISK3_RX_N DVD_DADDR[0] DVD_DADDR[2] SAS_DISK1_TX_P...
Page 168 Signal Name SAS_DISK1_TX_N DVD_DCS3P_L DVD_DASP_L SAS_DISK3_TX_P SAS_DISK3_TX_N SAS_DISK0_TX_N SAS_DISK0_TX_P SAS_DISK2_TX_N +5 V SAS_DISK2_TX_P +5 V +5 V SAS_DISK0_RX_N +5 V SAS_DISK0_RX_P +5 V +5 V SAS_DISK2_RX_N Not used SAS_DISK2_RX_P D-10 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 169 Flex Cable Motherboard Connector Pinouts (Continued) TABLE D-7 Number Signal Name Not used PS3_PRESENT_L PS1_PRESENT_L Not used PS_ENABLE_L Not used PS_KILL Not used PS1_VIN_GOOD PS3_POWEROK PS1_POWEROK Not used SP_I2C_DAT Not used SP_I2C_CLK Not used Not used Not used Not used PS2_VIN_GOOD PS0_VIN_GOOD Not used...
Page 170: Flex Cable Power Distribution Board Connector
AUX output. The flex cable power distribution board (PDB) connector pins and their corresponding descriptions are shown in the figure and table in this section. Flex Cable PDB Connector FIGURE D-8 D-12 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 171: Table D-8 Flex Cable Pdb Connector Pinouts
Flex Cable PDB Connector Pinouts TABLE D-8 Number Signal Name SP_I2C_DAT PS1_ENABLE_L SP_I2C_CLK PS1_KILL +3.3 AUX +3.3 AUX +3.3 AUX PS0_VIN_GOOD PS0_POWEROK PS1_VIN_GOOD PS1_POWEROK PS2_VIN_GOOD PS2_POWEROK PS3_VIN_GOOD PS3_POWEROK PS0_PRESENT_L PS2_PRESENT_L PS1_PRESENT_L PS3_PRESENT_L +12 V +12 V +12 V Appendix D Connector Pinouts D-13...
Page 172: Flex Cable Dvd-Rom Drive Connector
Flex Cable DVD-ROM Drive IDE Connector FIGURE D-9 Flex Cable DVD-ROM Drive IDE Connector Pinouts TABLE D-9 Number Signal Name Not used Not used DVD_RST_L DVD_DDATA[8] DVD_DDATA[7] DVD_DDATA[9] DVD_DDATA[6] DVD_DDATA[10] DVD_DDATA[5] D-14 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 173 Flex Cable DVD-ROM Drive IDE Connector Pinouts (Continued) TABLE D-9 Number Signal Name DVD_DDATA[11] DVD_DDATA[4] DVD_DDATA[12] DVD_DDATA[3] DVD_DDATA[13] DVD_DDATA[2] DVD_DDATA[14] DVD_DDATA[1] DVD_DDATA[15] DVD_DDATA[0] DVD_DDRQ_L DVD_DIOR_L DVD_DIOW_L DVD_DRDY DVD_DDACK_L DVD_INT_L Not used DVD_DADDR1 DVD_PDIAG_L DVD_DADDR0 DVD_DADDR2 DVD_DCS1P_L DVD_DCS3P_L DVD_DASP_L Appendix D Connector Pinouts D-15...
Page 174: Flex Cable Hdd Backplane Connector
Flex Cable HDD Backplane IDE Connector FIGURE D-10 Flex Cable HDD Backplane IDE Connector Pinouts TABLE D-10 Number Signal Name SAS_DISK0_TX_N SAS_DISK2_TX_N SAS_DISK0_TX_P SAS_DISK2_TX_P D-16 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 175 Flex Cable HDD Backplane IDE Connector Pinouts (Continued) TABLE D-10 Number Signal Name SAS_DISK0_RX_N SAS_DISK2_RX_N SAS_DISK0_RX_P SAS_DISK2_RX_P DISK_ID0 DISK_ID1 +12 V +5 V +12 V +5 V +12 V +5 V +3.3 V AUX +5 V SP_I2C_CLK SP_I2C_DAT +5 V +5 V SAS_DISK1_TX_N SAS_DISK3_TX_N...
Page 176: Motherboard Bus Bar Power Connectors
There are two connector strips that attach to the mother board with six bus bar screws to provide +12V and ground. See for the location of the connector strips under the motherboard. FIGURE D-11 D-18 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 177: Figure D-11 Motherboard Bus Bar Connector
Back panel of server +12 V Front panel of server Motherboard Bus Bar Connector FIGURE D-11 Motherboard Bus Bar Connector Pinouts TABLE D-11 Number Pad Name Description +12V +12 V DC power to motherboard Ground Appendix D Connector Pinouts D-19...
Page 178: Front Flex Cable To Front I/O Board Connector
Front Flex Cable to Front I/O Board Connector FIGURE D-12 Front Flex Cable to Front I/O Board Connector Pinouts TABLE D-12 Number Signal Name 5V_USB_D 5V_USB_D FRONT_USB3_P 5V_USB_D 5V_USB_C FRONT_USB3_N 5V_USB_C 5V_USB_C Not used D-20 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 179 Front Flex Cable to Front I/O Board Connector Pinouts (Continued) TABLE D-12 Number Signal Name Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used FRONT_USB2_P Not used Not used...
Page 180: Front Flex Cable To Motherboard Connector
Front Flex Cable to Motherboard Connector Pinouts TABLE D-13 Number Signal Name FRONTIO_PRESENT_L FAN_FAIL_LED FRONT_USB2_N PS_FAIL_LED Not used OVERTEMP_LED FRONT_USB2_P POWER_BUTTON Not used POWER_LED Not used Not used 5V_USB_D +3.3 V AUX D-22 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 181 Front Flex Cable to Motherboard Connector Pinouts (Continued) TABLE D-13 Number Signal Name 5V_USB_D Not used 5V_USB_D ALERT_LED_L Not used FIO_LOCATE_L 5V_USB_C P5V_AUX 5V_USB_C LOCATE_LED_L 5V_USB_C Not used Not used Not used FRONT_USB3_N Not used Not used Not used FRONT_USB3_P Not used Appendix D Connector Pinouts D-23...
Page 182: Figure D-14 Power Supply Connector
+3.3V SB GND +3.3 V Standby Return AC_OK Input voltage within spec +12VRS +12 V remote sense +12V_ISHARE +12 V current-share pin PS_INHIBIT Grounded in system to Enable, short-pin D-24 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 183: Power Supply Connector
Power Supply Connector Pinouts (Continued) TABLE D-14 Number Pin Name Description +3.3V SB +3.3 V Standby Output +3.3V SB GND +3.3 V Standby Return EEPROM serial data I/O EEPROM serial clock input PWR_GOOD Indicates output within range FAN_FAIL Indicates PS fan failure +3.3V SB +3.3 V Standby Output +3.3V SB GND...
Page 184: Figure D-15 Fan Module Connector
Note the keyed shapes of the connector openings for orientation. Front of server Fan Module Connector FIGURE D-15 Fan Module Connector Pinouts TABLE D-15 Number Pin Name FAN_PWR FAN_TACH FAN_PRESENT_L FAN_PWM FAN_LED D-26 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 185: Serial Attached Scsi Bios Configuration Utility
■ Note – The information in this appendix applies to the original Sun Fire X4600 server, and to the Sun Fire X4600 M2 server, unless otherwise noted in the text. Fusion-MPT SAS BIOS Overview The Fusion-MPT SAS BIOS features include: Configuration for up to 256 adapters;...
Page 186: Boot Initialization With Bios Boot Specification (Bbs
This message remains on the screen for about five seconds, giving you time to start the utility. If you press the indicated key sequence, the message changes to: Please wait, invoking LSI Logic Configuration Utility... Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 187: Configuration Utility Screens
After a brief pause, the computer monitor displays the Main menu of the Fusion- MPT SAS BIOS Configuration Utility. The following messages may appear during the boot process: Adapter removed from boot order! ■ This message appears when an adapter was removed from the system or was relocated behind a PCI bridge.
Page 188: User Input Keys
. This screen displays a scrolling list of up to 256 LSI FIGURE E-1 Logic SAS host adapters in the system and information about each of them. describes the fields in this screen. TABLE E-2 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 189: Figure E-1 Adapter List Screen
Use the arrow keys to select an adapter, then press Enter to view and modify the selected adapter’s properties (and to access the other screens). After you select an adapter and press Enter, the adapter’s devices are scanned and the Adapter Properties screen appears.
Page 190: Table E-2 Adapter List Screen Field Descriptions
Order field. To remove an adapter from the boot list, press Delete while on the desired adapter’s Boot Order field. Press the - or + keys to change the adapter’s position in the boot order. Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 191: Global Properties Screen
E.3.3 Global Properties Screen To access the Global Properties screen, press Alt+N while on the Adapter List screen. To return to the Adapter List from Global Properties, press Alt+N again. FIGURE E-2 shows an example of the Global Properties screen. describes the fields in TABLE E-3 this screen.
Page 192: Table E-3 Global Properties Screen Field Descriptions
This option allows you to prevent a hook on INT40, if required. Possible values are: • Hook interrupt (default) • Bypass interrupt hooks Restore Defaults Press Enter to restore the default settings. Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 193: Adapter Properties Screen
E.3.4 Adapter Properties Screen The Adapter Properties screen allows you to view and modify adapter settings. It also provides access to all other screens. shows an example of the Adapter FIGURE E-3 Properties screen. describes the fields of the screen. TABLE E-4 ******************************************************************************** * LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility...
Page 194: Table E-4 Adapter Properties Screen Field Descriptions
Press Enter on this field to access this screen. SAS Topology Press Enter on this field to access this screen. Advanced Adapter Press Enter on this field to access this screen. Properties E-10 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 195: Sas Topology Screen
E.3.5 SAS Topology Screen The SAS Topology screen presents a view of the adapter’s SAS hierarchy, as shown . You can scroll right to view additional information about the devices FIGURE E-4 (see through .) Descriptions of the fields are given in FIGURE E-5 FIGURE E-8 TABLE E-5...
Page 196: Figure E-5 Sas Topology Screen 2, Negotiated Link Speed
SEAGATE ST936701LSUN36G 0456 * * PHY SEAGATE ST973401LSUN72G 0356 * Esc=Exit F1=Help Alt+M=More Keys * Alt+D=Device Properties Alt+E=Expander Properties ******************************************************************************** SAS Topology Screen 2, Negotiated Link Speed FIGURE E-5 E-12 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 197: Figure E-6 Sas Topology Screen 3, Maximum Link Speed
******************************************************************************** * SAS Topology -- SAS1064 Device Identifier Maximum Link * SAS1064(02:03:00) Speed(Gbps) * * PHY * * PHY * * PHY SEAGATE ST936701LSUN36G 0456 * * PHY SEAGATE ST973401LSUN72G 0356 * Esc=Exit F1=Help Alt+M=More Keys * Alt+D=Device Properties Alt+E=Expander Properties ******************************************************************************** SAS Topology Screen 3, Maximum Link Speed FIGURE E-6...
Page 198: Figure E-8 Sas Topology Screen 5, Initiator Capabilities
Negotiated Link The negotiated link speed for this PHY, in Gbits/s. This field also Speed indicates whether the PHY has been disabled. E-14 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 199 SAS Topology Screens Field Descriptions (Continued) TABLE E-5 Field Description Maximum Link The maximum hardware link rate possible for this PHY, in Gbits/s. Speed Target Capabilities The target capabilities for this device. The following acronyms are used: • SSP: Serial SCSI Protocol •...
Page 200: Device Properties Screen
Scan Order The scan order for this device. This is the equivalent of a SCSI ID in parallel SCSI. Device Information Indicates whether the device is SAS or SATA. E-16 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 201: Device Verify Screen
Device Properties Screen Field Descriptions (Continued) TABLE E-6 Field Description SAS Address The SAS address of this device. Serial Number The serial number of this device. Verify Press Enter to access the Verify All Sectors screen. From this screen you can start a verification of all sectors on the device (see Section E.3.7, “Device Verify Screen”...
Page 202: Figure E-10 Device Verify Screen
Do not reassign the current block, and do not automatically reassign any ■ other blocks that need it. Do not display the prompt again. Cancel: Do not reassign anything, and stop the verification process. ■ E-18 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 203: Advanced Adapter Properties Screen
E.3.8 Advanced Adapter Properties Screen The Advanced Adapter Properties screen (see ) allows you to view and FIGURE E-11 modify infrequently accessed adapter settings. describes the fields of the TABLE E-8 screen. The Advanced Adapter Properties screen provides access to advanced Device Properties and PHY Properties.
Page 204: Table E-8 Advanced Adapter Properties Screen Field Descriptions
Link error count threshold values. When a Link Error Count exceeds a Threshold Count within the Threshold Time (secs) the Fusion-MPT FW may reduce the link rate. Press Enter on any of these fields to modify the value. E-20 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 205: Advanced Device Properties Screen
Advanced Adapter Properties Screen Field Descriptions (Continued) TABLE E-8 Field Description Threshold Time Time, in seconds, over which to apply the Threshold Count. When a (secs) Link Error Count exceeds a Threshold Count within the Threshold Time (secs) the Fusion-MPT FW may reduce the link rate. Press Enter on any of these fields to modify the value.
Page 206: Table E-9 Advanced Device Properties Screen Field Descriptions
• SCSI Device Type 04h - Write Once • SCSI Device Type 05h - CD-ROM • SCSI Device Type 07h - Optical • SCSI Device Type 0Eh - Simplified Direct Access E-22 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 207 Advanced Device Properties Screen Field Descriptions (Continued) TABLE E-9 Field Description LUNs to Scan for Controls LUN scans for the following devices with nonremovable Block Devices media: • SCSI Device Type 00h - Direct Access • SCSI Device Type 04h - Write Once •...
Page 208 Removable Media devices if media is present in the device at the time of BIOS initialization. Restore Defaults Press Enter to restore the default values for all items on this screen. E-24 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 209: Phy Properties Screen
E.3.10 PHY Properties Screen The PHY Properties screen ( ) allows you to view and modify PHY- FIGURE E-13 specific settings. describes the fields of the screen. TABLE E-10 Note – The Link Error Settings values on this screen only display the current values for this PHY and cannot be modified.
Page 210: Table E-10 Phy Properties Screen Field Descriptions
The scan order for this device. This is the equivalent of a SCSI ID for parallel SCSI. Device Information Indicates whether a device is SAS or SATA. SAS Address The SAS address of this device. E-26 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 211 PHY Properties Screen Field Descriptions (Continued) TABLE E-10 Field Description Link Error Settings • Invalid DWORDs: The number of invalid DWORDs that have been received, outside of PHY reset sequences, since the last PHY Link Error Reset. The count stops when it reaches the maximum value.
Page 212: Integrated Raid Configuration And Management Screens
* Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help * Enter = Choose array type to create Esc = Return to Adapter Properties ******************************************************************************* Select New Array Type Screen FIGURE E-14 E-28 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 213: Create New Array Screen
E.3.11.2 Create New Array Screen The Create New Array screen allows you to select disks for a new array. FIGURE E-15 shows this screen. describes the fields of the screen. TABLE E-11 For an IM volume, when the first disk is added you are asked about the data on the disks.
Page 214: Table E-11 Create New Array Screen Field Descriptions
• The array is made up of the maximum number of disks (three). • The disk is not large enough to mirror existing data on the primary disk. • Integrated Striping firmware is used. (Striped arrays do not support Hot Spares.) E-30 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 215 Create New Array Screen Field Descriptions TABLE E-11 Field Description Drive Status • Ok: Disk is online and fully functional. • Missing: Disk is not responding. • Failed: Disk has failed. • Initing: Disk is initializing. • CfgOffln: Disk is offline at host’s request. •...
Page 216: View Array Screen
The identifier of the array. Type The RAID type of the array. Scan Order The scan order of the array. Size (MB) The size of the array. Status The status of the array. E-32 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 217 View Array Screen Field Descriptions (Continued) TABLE E-12 Field Description Scan ID The order in which devices are scanned. Device Identifier The ASCII device identifier string extracted from the device’s inquiry data. RAID Disk Specifies whether the disk is part of a RAID array (Yes or No). This field is grayed out under the following conditions: •...
Page 218: Table E-12 View Array Screen Field Descriptions
In arrays consisting of different sized drives, excess space on larger drives is unusable. E-34 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 219: Manage Array Screen
E.3.11.4 Manage Array Screen The Manage Array screen is used to manage the current array, as shown in describes the fields of the screen. FIGURE E-17 TABLE E-13 If you select Manage Hot Spare, the utility displays a hot spare management screen that has the same layout as the Create New Array screen.
Page 220: Table E-13 Manage Array Screen Field Descriptions
• Integrated Striping firmware is used. Activate Array This field is used to activate a RAID array. Delete Array This field is used to delete the currently displayed RAID array. E-36 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 221: Exit Screen
E.3.11.5 Exit Screen It is important to exit the SAS BIOS Configuration Utility correctly, because some changes take effect only when you exit. From the Adapter List, press the Esc key to exit. In addition, a similar Exit screen appears when you exit most other screens, and it can be used to save settings.
Page 222: Performing Raid Configuration Tasks
The ILOM SP monitors the GPIOs from the SAS1064 controller. If the controller indicates a failure, the service processor lights the fault LED on the corresponding disk drive and logs the error in the SP event log. E-38 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 223: Automatic Data Resynchronization And Hot Spares E
E.4.1.1 Automatic Data Resynchronization and Hot Spares Caution – Possible data loss: If you insert a HDD that has been configured with a RAID volume into a server that did not previously have its HDDs configured with RAID volumes, the existing HDD(s) in the server will be converted to RAID volumes during automatic synchronization and any existing data on the existing HDD(s) in the server will be erased.
Page 224: Raid Volume Support
Follow these steps to create a RAID 0 volume on an adapter that does not currently have a volume configured. E-40 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 225: Creating A Raid 1 Volume
1. In the Configuration Utility, select an adapter from the Adapter List. 2. Select the RAID Properties option. 3. When you are prompted to create either an IS volume or an IM volume, select Create IS Volume. The next screen shows a list of disks that can be added to a volume. 4.
Page 226: Creating A Second Raid Volume
1. In the Configuration Utility, select an adapter from the Adapter List. 2. Select the RAID Properties option. This displays the current volume. 3. Press C to create a new volume. 4. Create the new volume. E-42 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 227: Viewing Raid Volume Properties
To create a second RAID 0 volume, continue with Step 2 of Section E.4.2, ■ “Creating a RAID 0 Volume” on page E-40. To create a second RAID 1 volume, continue with Step 2 of Section E.4.3, ■ “Creating a RAID 1 Volume” on page E-41.
Page 228: Synchronizing An Array
Follow these steps to delete a selected array. 1. Select Delete Array. 2. Press Y to delete the array or press N to cancel the deletion. After a pause, the firmware deletes the array. E-44 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 229: Locating A Disk Drive
Note – Once a volume has been deleted, it cannot be recovered. When a RAID 1 volume is deleted, the data is preserved on the primary disk. The master boot records (MBR) of other disks in the array are deleted. For other RAID types, the master boot records of all disks are deleted.
Page 230 E-46 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 231 Index Numerics setup screens summary, 2-7 special considerations, 2-4 10/100/1000BASE-T connector pinouts, D-3 updating, 2-45 10/100BASE-T connector pinouts, D-2 Clear CMOS jumper, 2-43 accessory kit contents, 1-7 comments and suggestions, 1-xix acoustic noise emission speciﬁcations, 1-3 component numbers, 3-7 additional options, 1-7 component overview ﬁgure, 1-6 Conﬁguration Utility screens for SAS BIOS, E-3 conﬁgurations supported for DIMMs, 3-41...
Page 232 C-5 front panel Front Fan Fault, C-3 feature illustration, 1-4 front panel deﬁnitions, C-3 LED deﬁnitions, C-3 front panel locations, 1-4, C-2 LED locations, 1-4, C-2 Index-2 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...
Page 233 Hard Disk Drive Status, C-3 overview, B-1 internal, C-6 redirecting console output, B-2 Locate, C-3 Power button location, 2-2 Power Supply Fault, C-3 power distribution board replacement, 3-58 Power Supply Status, C-4, C-5 power off Power/OK, C-3 for maintenance procedures, 3-2 Service Action Required, C-3 power speciﬁcations, 1-2 Service Processor Board Power Status, C-8...
Page 234 SW3 NMI dump switch, 2-44 system battery, replacing, 3-8 System Overheat Fault LED, C-3 system speciﬁcations, 1-1 tools required for maintenance procedures, 3-1 USB connector pinouts, D-1 VGA video connector pinouts, D-4 Index-4 Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual • October 2006...

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Preface

1 Introduction to the Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers

2 Powering on and Configuring BIOS Settings

3 Maintaining the Sun Fire X4600/X4600 M2 Servers

System Specifications

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Serial Attached SCSI BIOS Configuration Utility

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