Sun oracle Sun Server X4-2 Manuals

Service Manual

1

Table of Contents

3

Using this Documentation

11

About the Sun Server X4-2

15

Troubleshooting the Server

35

Preparing for Service

43

Servicing Crus that Do Not Require Server Power-Off

59

Servicing Storage Drives (CRU)
59
Servicing Fan Modules (CRU)
64
- Remove a Fan Module
  65
- Install a Fan Module
  68
Servicing Power Supplies (CRU)
69
- Power Supply Status Indicators
  70
  - Remove a Power Supply
    71
  - Install a Power Supply
    73

Servicing Crus that Require Server Power-Off

75

CRU Locations
75
Servicing the Dimms (CRU)
76
- DIMM and Processor Physical Layout
  78
- DIMM Population Example for Optimal System Performance
  79
  - DIMM Population Order for Single-Processor Systems
    80
  - DIMM Population Order for Dual-Processor Systems
    80
DIMM Population Rules
81
DIMM Rank Classification Labels
83
Inconsistencies between DIMM Fault Indicators and the BIOS Isolation of Faulty Dimms
84
Using the Fault Remind Button
84
- Identify and Remove a Faulty DIMM
  85
- Install a DIMM
  87
Servicing Pcie Risers (CRU)
88
- Pcie Riser Location and Differences
  89
Servicing Pcie Cards (CRU)
98
- Pcie Slot Characteristics
  99
Servicing the DVD Drive (CRU)
105
- Remove the DVD Drive
  105
- Install the DVD Drive
  107
Servicing the Internal USB Flash Drives (CRU)
108
- Servicing the Oracle System Assistant USB Flash Drive
  108
  - Remove an Internal USB Flash Drive
    109
  - Install an Internal USB Flash Drive
    109
Servicing the Battery (CRU)
110
- Remove the Battery
  111
- Install the Battery
  112

Servicing Frus

113

FRU Locations
113
Servicing Processors (FRU)
114
- Selecting the Correct Processor Removal/Replacement Tool
  116
  - Remove a Processor
    120
  - Install a Processor
    126
Servicing the Disk Backplane (FRU)
131
- Disk Backplane Configurations
  132
  - Remove the Disk Backplane
    133
  - Install the Disk Backplane
    136
Servicing the Front Indicator Module (FRU)
139
- Remove the Front Indicator Module
  139
- Install the Front Indicator Module
  141
Servicing the Motherboard (FRU)
141
- Remove the Motherboard
  142
- Install the Motherboard
  149
Servicing the SAS Cables (Frus)
152
- Remove Storage Drive SAS Cables
  153
- Install Storage Drive SAS Cables
  155

Returning the Server to Operation

157

Removing and Installing Server Filler Panels
157

Identifying the Server Ports

167

Setting up BIOS Configuration Parameters

175

Managing the BIOS Configuration
175
Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility
176
- BIOS Setup Utility Menus
  176
- BIOS Key Mappings
  177
  - Access BIOS Setup Utility Menus
    178
  - Navigate BIOS Setup Utility Menus
    179
Using Legacy or UEFI BIOS
181
Using BIOS for Resource Allocation
184
- Legacy Option ROM Allocation
  184
- I/O Resource Allocation
  185
Common BIOS Setup Utility Tasks
186
- Verify BIOS Factory Default Settings
  186
- Select Legacy BIOS or UEFI BIOS Boot Mode
  187
- Select the Boot Device
  189
- Configure Iscsi Virtual Drives
  190
- Enable or Disable Oracle System Assistant
  198
- Configure TPM Support
  200
- Configure SP Network Settings
  203
- Configure Option ROM Settings
  206
- Configure I/O Resource Allocation
  207
- Exit BIOS Setup Utility
  208

BIOS Setup Utility Menu Options

211

Monitoring Components and Identifying SNMP Messages

241

Monitoring Component Health and Faults Using Oracle ILOM
241
Monitoring System Components
242
- System Chassis Components
  243
- Cooling Unit Components
  245
- Disk Backplane Components
  246
- Memory Device Components
  246
- Power Unit Components
  247
- Processor Components
  249
- System Board Components
  249
- System Firmware Components
  251
- Hard Disk Drive Components
  252
Identifying SNMP Trap Messages
253
- Generic Host Events
  254
- Hard Disk Drive Events
  256
- Power Events
  257
- Fan Events
  260
- Memory Events
  262
- Entity Presence Events
  267
- Physical Presence Events
  268

Index

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Sun Oracle Sun Server X4-2 Manuals

Sun Oracle Sun Server X4-2 Service Manual (276 pages)

Table of Contents

Using this Documentation

About the Sun Server X4-2

Troubleshooting the Server

Preparing for Service

Servicing Crus that Do Not Require Server Power-Off

Servicing Crus that Require Server Power-Off

Servicing Frus

Returning the Server to Operation

Identifying the Server Ports

Setting up BIOS Configuration Parameters

BIOS Setup Utility Menu Options

Monitoring Components and Identifying SNMP Messages

Index

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