How To Add And Test Pcie Cards; How To Check And Update Your Firmware - Sun Microsystems Sun Fire X4450 Configuration Manual

Test Hard Drives
Testing Hard Drives Using Pc-Check
1 Boot the server with the Tools and Drivers CD/DVD to access the diagnostics.
2 Select the option to Run Hardware Diagnostics.
Select the option to test hard drives.
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Note – To expedite hard drive testing use the 1% test coverage.

How to Add and Test PCIe Cards

Slot 0 and slot 1 can accommodate x16 mechanical cards.
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The disk controller HBA card must be inserted into slot 0 (the slot nearest the
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power supply).
After installation, update the firmware level for each card as specified by the
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manufacturer.
Adding PCIe Cards
1 Connect PCIe cards to a riser assembly.
2 Insert the PCIe card and riser assembly into a PCIe slot on the motherboard.
Update the firmware level for each card as specified by the manufacturer.
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Testing PCIe Cards
1 If the self-test option exists, invoke the cards built in self-test.
Test the card by performing basic rudimentary activities. For example, establish
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network connectivity (for a GigabitEthernet card).

How to Check and Update Your Firmware

Sun frequently provides new firmware updates, so it is possible that a newer version
of firmware is available for your server. Sun recommends that you update to the latest
version of firmware. Firmware versions for your server are described in the Sun Fire
X4450 Server Product Notes.
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