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Contents

Preface xv

1. Introduction to the Sun Blade X6450 Server Module 1–1

1.1 Features of the Servers 1–2

1.2 Service Processor 1–3

1.3 Sun Blade X6450 Server Module Overview 1–4

1.3.1 Server Module Front Panel 1–4

1.3.2 Server Module Components 1–6

1.4 Identifying Sun Blade X6450 Server Module Revisions 1–7

▼ To Identify MB Revision Using a Hardware Check 7

▼ To Identify MB Revision Using the ELOM or ILOM Web Interface or

CLI 8

1.5 Using the Multi-Port Dongle Cable for Testing 1–9

▼ To Use a Multi-Port Dongle Cable for Testing 9

1.6 Accessory Kits 1–11

1.7 Additional Options and Replaceable Components 1–11

1.8 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) and Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) 1–11

2. Powering On the Server Module, Configuring BIOS and Resetting BIOS, SP and CMOS 2–1

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2.1 Powering On the Server Module 2–2

▼ To Power On the Server Module 2

2.2 Powering Off the Server 2–4

2.3 Configuring BIOS Settings 2–5

2.3.1 Viewing the BIOS Setup Utility 2–5

2.3.2 Configuring the BIOS 2–5

▼ To Configure the BIOS 6

2.3.3 BIOS Considerations 2–6

2.3.3.1 PCIe ExpressModule Slot Booting Priority 2–6

2.3.3.2 Ethernet Port Device and Driver Naming 2–7

2.3.3.3 Ethernet Port (NIC) Booting Priority 2–7

2.3.3.4 BIOS Option ROM Size Limitation 2–8

2.3.3.5 Descriptions of the BIOS Setup Screens 2–8

2.3.4 BIOS Setup Menu Screens 2–10

2.3.4.1 BIOS Main Menu Screen 2–10

2.3.4.2 Advanced Settings 2–11

2.3.4.3 CPU Configuration 2–12

2.3.4.4 Memory Configuration 2–13

2.3.4.5 IDE Configuration 2–14

2.3.4.6 Super I/O 2–15

2.3.4.7 Trusted Computing 2–16

2.3.4.8 USB Configuration 2–17

2.3.4.9 PCI Configuration 2–18

2.3.4.10 MPS Configuration 2–19

2.3.4.11 Event Log Configuration 2–20

2.3.4.12 Boot Menu 2–21

2.3.4.13 Boot Settings Configuration 2–22

2.3.4.14 Boot Device Priority 2–23

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2.3.4.15 Hard Disk Drives 2–24

2.3.4.16 Server 2–25

2.3.4.17 AST2000 LAN Configuration 2–26

2.3.4.18 Remote Access Configuration 2–27

2.3.4.19 Reset BMC Password 2–28

2.3.4.20 Security Settings 2–29

2.3.4.21 Exit 2–30

2.4 Resetting the BMC, BIOS, and CMOS 2–33

▼ To Reset the SP Password Using the BIOS Setup Utility 33

▼ To Reset the BIOS Password and Clear CMOS Using J42 34

2.5 Recovering from a Corrupt Service Processor 2–38

▼ To Recover from a Corrupt Service Processor 39

2.6 Power-On Self-Test (POST) 2–43

3. Maintaining the Server 3–1

3.1 Monitoring System Components 3–2

3.1.1 Monitoring System Components Using the External Service Action Required Indicator LED 3–2

3.1.2 Monitoring the System and Components Using the SP Web Interface 3–5

▼ To Monitor the System and Components Using the SP Web Interface 5

3.1.3 Monitoring System Components Using the SP CLI 3–9

▼ To Monitor System Components Using the ELOM CLI 9

▼ To Monitor System Components Using the ILOM CLI 12

3.2 Servicing the Server Module 3–12

3.2.1 Tools and Supplies Needed 3–13

3.2.2 Components and Part Numbers 3–13

3.2.3 Preparing the Server Module for Service 3–13

▼ To Remove the Server Module From the Chassis 13

▼ To Remove the Main Cover 15

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▼ To Insert the Server Module 15

3.3 Troubleshooting Server Issues 3–17

▼ To Troubleshoot Server Issues 17

3.3.1 Troubleshooting Using the Internal Fault Indicator LEDs 3–17

▼ To Troubleshoot Using the Internal Fault Indicator LEDs 18

3.4 Replaceable Component Procedures 3–20

3.4.1 Replacing the System Battery (CRU) 3–21

▼ To Replace the System Battery 21

3.4.2 Replacing the Compact Flash Card (CRU) 3–22

▼ To Replace the Compact Flash Card 22

3.4.3 Replacing DIMMs (CRU) 3–24

3.4.3.1 DIMM Population Rules 3–24

▼ To Replace a DIMM 25

3.4.4 Replacing a CPU and Heatsink (FRU) 3–28

▼ To Replace a CPU and Heatsink 28

3.4.5 Installing and Removing a RAID Expansion Module 3–32

3.4.5.1 Installing a RAID Expansion Module (CRU) 3–33

▼ To Install a Sun Blade RAID 5 Expansion Module Battery 33

▼ To Install a RAID Expansion Module 35

3.4.5.2 Removing a RAID Expansion Module and Battery (CRU) 3–38

▼ To Remove a RAID Expansion Module 38

▼ To Remove a Sun Blade RAID 5 Expansion Module Battery 39

3.4.6 Installing and Replacing a Fabric Expansion Module 3–40

▼ To Install a Fabric Expansion Module 40

▼ To Remove a Fabric Expansion Module 42

3.4.7 Installing or Replacing an Optional Solid-State Drive (FRU) 3–44

3.4.7.1 Conditions for Provisioning SSDs 3–44

3.4.7.2 Installing an Optional Solid State Drive 3–45

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▼ To Install an Optional Solid State Drive 45

▼ To Replace an Optional Solid State Drive 49

3.4.8 Replacing the Motherboard (FRU) 3–50

▼ To Replace the Motherboard 51

4. Performing Diagnostic Tests 4–1

4.1 Pc-Check Diagnostics Overview 4–1

▼ To Access the Pc-Check Diagnostics 2

4.2 System Information Menu 4–3

4.3 Advanced Diagnostics 4–5

4.4 Hard Disk Testing 4–6

▼ To Select and Test a Hard Drive 6

4.5 Burn-In Testing 4–8

4.5.1 Performing Immediate Burn-In Testing 4–9

▼ To Perform Immediate Burn-in Testing 9

4.5.2 Performing Deferred Burn-In Testing 4–10

▼ To Perform Deferred Burn-in Testing 10

4.6 Show Results Summary 4–11

4.7 Print Results Report 4–12

4.8 About Pc-Check 4–12

4.9 Exit 4–12

5. Updating ELOM Firmware 5–1

5.1 Updating the BIOS, SP, CPLD and REM Firmware 5–1

5.1.1 Updating the BIOS and the SP Firmware Using the ELOM Web Interface 5–2

▼ To Update the BIOS and the SP Firmware Using the ELOM Web

Interface 2

5.1.2 Updating the BIOS and SP Firmware Using the Command-Line Interface (CLI) 5–3

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▼ To Update the BIOS and SP Firmware Using the Command-Line

Interface (CLI) 3

5.1.3 Updating the BIOS from a DOS-Bootable USB Disk 5–4

▼ To Update the BIOS From a DOS-Bootable USB Disk 5

5.1.4 Updating the CPLD Using the ELOM Web Interface 5–5

▼ To Update CPLD Using the ELOM Web Interface 5

5.1.5 Updating the REM Firmware 5–6

▼ To Update the REM Firmware from a DOS-Bootable USB Thumb

Drive 7

A. System Specifications A–1

A.1 Server Module Specifications A–1

B. BIOS Power-On Self-Test (POST) Codes B–1

B.1 Introduction B–1

B.2 How BIOS POST Memory Testing Works B–2

B.3 Redirecting Console Output B–2

▼ To Redirect Console Output 2

B.4 Changing POST Options B–3

▼ To Change POST Options 3

B.5 POST Codes B–4

Index Index–1

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Figures

FIGURE 1-1 Server Module Front Panel 1–5

FIGURE 1-2 Server Module Replaceable Component Locations 1–6

FIGURE 1-3 The Location of the FRU ID Label 1–8

FIGURE 1-4 Dongle Cable Connections 1–10

FIGURE 2-1 Power Button and Power/OK LED Location 2–3

FIGURE 2-2 Ethernet Port Chassis Labeling Designations 2–7

FIGURE 2-3 Server Module BIOS Configuration Utility Menu Tree 2–9

FIGURE 2-4 BIOS Setup Menu Main Screen 2–10

FIGURE 2-5 BIOS Setup Menu Advanced Screen 2–11

FIGURE 2-6 BIOS Setup Menu Advanced Configure CPU Screen 2–12

FIGURE 2-7 BIOS Setup Menu Advanced Memory Screen 2–13

FIGURE 2-8 BIOS Setup Menu Advanced IDE Configuration Screen 2–14

FIGURE 2-9 BIOS Setup Menu Advanced Super I/O Screen 2–15

FIGURE 2-10 BIOS Setup Menu Advanced Trusted Computing Screen 2–16

FIGURE 2-11 BIOS Setup Menu Advanced USB Configuration Screen 2–17

FIGURE 2-12 BIOS Setup Menu Advanced PCI Configuration Screen 2–18

FIGURE 2-13 BIOS Setup Menu Advanced MPS Configuration Screen 2–19

FIGURE 2-14 BIOS Setup Menu Advanced Event Logging Screen 2–20

FIGURE 2-15 BIOS Setup Menu Boot Screen 2–21

FIGURE 2-16 BIOS Setup Menu Boot Configuration Screen 2–22

FIGURE 2-17 BIOS Setup Menu Boot Device Priority Screen 2–23

FIGURE 2-18 BIOS Setup Menu Boot Hard Disk Drives Screen 2–24

FIGURE 2-19 BIOS Setup Menu Server Screen 2–25

FIGURE 2-20 BIOS Setup Menu Server LAN Configuration Screen 2–26

FIGURE 2-21 BIOS Setup Menu Server Remote Access Configuration Screen 2–27

FIGURE 2-22 BIOS Setup Menu Server Reset BMC Password Screen 2–28

FIGURE 2-23 BIOS Setup Menu Security Change Supervisor Password Screen 2–29

FIGURE 2-24 BIOS Setup Menu Exit Screen 2–30

FIGURE 2-25 BIOS Setup Menu Exit Load Optimal Defaults Screen 2–31

FIGURE 2-26 BIOS Setup Menu Exit Load Failsafe Defaults Screen 2–32

FIGURE 2-27 Location of J42 on the Motherboard With Pin 1 Shown 2–35

FIGURE 2-28 Pinout for Jumper J42 and the Caps in the Safe Position 2–36

FIGURE 2-29 J42 With the Jumper Set to Reset the BIOS Password. 2–36

FIGURE 2-30 J42 With the Jumper Set to Clear the CMOS Password. 2–37

FIGURE 2-31 J42 With the Jumpers Set to Reset the BIOS Password and Clear the CMOS Password. 2–

FIGURE 2-32 Location of Jumpers J19 and J44 on the Motherboard. 2–40

FIGURE 2-33 The Location and Default Setting of J51 2–41

FIGURE 3-1 External LEDs 3–3

FIGURE 3-2 The Components Submenu Tabs 3–6

FIGURE 3-3 Removing a Server Module 3–14

FIGURE 3-4 Removing the Main Cover 3–15

FIGURE 3-5 Inserting the server module. 3–16

FIGURE 3-6 CPU and DIMM Fault Reminder LEDs 3–19

FIGURE 3-7 Removing the Battery 3–22

FIGURE 3-8 Replacing the Compact Flash 3–23

FIGURE 3-9 DIMM Numbering and Position 3–25

FIGURE 3-10 Removing a DIMM 3–26

FIGURE 3-11 Installing a DIMM with Slot Alignment Key 3–27

FIGURE 3-12 The Internal Numbering Designation of the CPUs and the CPU Fault LEDs 3–29

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FIGURE 3-13 Removing the Heatsink and CPU 3–30

FIGURE 3-14 Replacing the CPU 3–31

FIGURE 3-15 Installing a RAID Expansion Module Battery 3–34

FIGURE 3-16 Removing the Cap From the REM Connector 3–35

FIGURE 3-17 Routing the Cable and Installing the RAID Expansion Module 3–37

FIGURE 3-18 Removing a RAID Expansion Module 3–39

FIGURE 3-19 Removing the connector cap 3–41

FIGURE 3-20 Installation of a Fabric Expansion Module 3–42

FIGURE 3-21 Removing a Fabric Expansion Module 3–43

FIGURE 3-22 SSD Cable Routing and Connectors 3–46

FIGURE 3-23 Installation of the SSD Mounting Bracket 3–47

FIGURE 3-24 Installation of the SSD 3–48

FIGURE 3-25 Removal of the SSD Cable 3–49

FIGURE 3-26 Removal of the SSD 3–50

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Tables

TABLE 1-1 Summary of Features 1–2

TABLE 1-2 Accessory Kit 1–11

TABLE 1-3 CRU and FRU List 1–12

TABLE 2-1 Server Module NIC Naming 2–7

TABLE 2-2 BIOS Setup Screens Summary 2–8

TABLE 3-1 Front Panel LED Functions 3–4

TABLE 3-2 The ELOM System Monitoring Tab Submenu Screens and Tasks 3–6

TABLE 3-3 The ELOM System Monitoring Tab Submenu Screens and Tasks 3–7

TABLE 3-4 The ILOM System Information Tab Submenu Screens and Tasks 3–7

TABLE 3-5 The ILOM System Monitoring Tab Submenu Screens and Tasks 3–8

TABLE 3-6 CLI Namespaces and Related Tasks 3–9

TABLE 3-7 Internal LED Functions 3–19

TABLE 3-8 DIMM Slots and Locations 3–24

TABLE 4-1 System Information Menu Options 4–4

TABLE 4-2 Advanced Diagnostics Test Menu Options 4–5

TABLE 4-3 Continuous Burn-In Testing Options 4–9

TABLE A-1 Server Module Physical Specifications A–1

TABLE A-2 Server Module Environmental Specifications A–1

TABLE B-1 Error Messages and Responses B–5

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Preface

This Sun Blade X6450 Server Module Service Manual contains information and procedures for maintaining and upgrading the Sun Blade X6450 server module.

Before You Read This Document

It is important that you review the safety guidelines in the Sun Blade 6000 Modular System Safety and Compliance Guide (820-0053).

Product Updates

For product updates that you can download for the Sun Blade X6450 server module, go to:

http://www.sun.com/servers/blades/downloads.jsp

This site contains updates for firmware and drivers, as well as CD-ROM images.

Related Documentation

All Sun hardware documentation is available at:

http://docs.sun.com

For the most up-to-date information about the Sun Blade X6450 server module, navigate to the Sun Blade X6450 server module document collection using the HighEnd Servers and Blade Servers product category links.

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Using UNIX Commands

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■ Software documentation that you received with your system

■ Solaris™ operating system documentation, available at:

http://docs.sun.com

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CHAPTER

Introduction to the Sun Blade X6450 Server Module

This chapter provides an overview of the Sun Blade X6450 server module, and contains the following sections:

■ Section 1.1, “Features of the Servers” on page 1-2

■ Section 1.3, “Sun Blade X6450 Server Module Overview” on page 1-4

■ Section 1.5, “Using the Multi-Port Dongle Cable for Testing” on page 1-9

■ Section 1.6, “Accessory Kits” on page 1-11

■ Section 1.7, “Additional Options and Replaceable Components” on page 1-11

■ Section 1.8, “Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) and Field Replaceable Units

(FRUs)” on page 1-11

1-1

1.1 Features of the Servers

The Sun Blade X6450 server module is designed to fit into the Sun Blade 6000 and Sun Blade 6048 chassis systems. module.

TABLE 1-1 Summary of Features

Feature or Component Specifications

CPU Up to four Intel Xeon 7000 series quad-core processors

Memory Up to 24 FB DIMMs blade (up to 6 per Channel)

TABLE 1-1 summarizes the features of the server

Service Processor (SP)

Midplane I/O • Two x8 PCI-Express (PCIe) lanes

Module Support • Sun Blade RAID 5 Expansion Module

Front Panel I/O Universal Connector Port (UCP) for use with the multi-port dongle

• Onboard IPMI 2.0 compliant SP

• One 10/100 management Ethernet port to midplane

• Remote keyboard, video, mouse, and storage (RKVMS) over IP

• See Section 1.2, “Service Processor” on page 1-3 for more information

• Two x2 SAS Links (to on-board REM connector)

• Two 10/100/1000 Base-T GigabitEthernet

• One 10/100 Base-T Ethernet

• 12C Bus

• Two x4 PCIe Lanes (can also be configured as two XAUI interfaces when used with FEM)

• Sun Blade RAID 0/1 Expansion Module

• Sun Blade 10 GigabitEthernet Multi-Fabric Network Express Module

• Sun Blade 6000 10GbE Multi-Fabric Network Express Module

• Power support for two PCIe ExpressModules (EM)

• Network expansion module (NEM)

cable, which provides the following interface connections

• VGA graphics

• Serial console to SP

• Dual USB ports (keyboard/mouse)

Compact Flash On-board IDE compact flash module interface

* There are two versions of the multi-port dongle cable (see Section 1.5, “Using the Multi-Port Dongle Cable for

Testing” on page 1-9).

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1.2 Service Processor

The SP’s built-in system management software enables you to monitor and manage the components installed in your chassis and server modules. Using the SP, you can configure network information, view and edit hardware configurations, monitor vital system information, and manage user accounts.

The chassis has its own service processor, called a Chassis Monitoring Module Integrated Lights Out Manager (CMM ILOM). In addition to providing chassis management functions, it provides an Ethernet connection to the server module's SP. This allows you to view and configure the server module's network information using the CMM ILOM.

The service processor operates when the server module is powered on, or in standby power mode.

Your server module might be equipped with one of several versions of the SP:

■ ILOM 3.0 – This is the newest version of the service processor software.

For additional documentation, see the ILOM 3.0 documentation collection and the Integrated Lights Out Manager 3.0 Supplement for Sun Blade X6450 Server Module.

■ ILOM 2.0 – This version of the service processor software is also described in this

section.

For additional documentation, see the ILOM 2.0 documentation collection and the Integrated Lights Out Manager 2.0 Supplement for Sun Blade X6450 Server Module.

■ ELOM – Older systems might be equipped with an ELOM.

For additional documentation, see the ELOM documentation collection.

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1.3 Sun Blade X6450 Server Module Overview

This section contains illustrations that you can use to become familiar with the components of the Sun Blade X6450 Server Module.

1.3.1 Server Module Front Panel

FIGURE 1-1 shows the LEDs and buttons on the front panel. Each LED has one or more

activity states. The activity depends upon whether the server module is ELOM-based or ILOM-based. For a description of the LED activities, see

“Monitoring System Components Using the External Service Action Required Indicator LED” on page 3-2.

TABLE 3-1 in Section 3.1.1,

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FIGURE 1-1 Server Module Front Panel

Figure Legend

1 White Locate LED button

2 Blue Ready to Remove LED

3 Amber Service Action Required LED

4 Green OK LED

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Figure Legend (Continued)

5 Power On/Standby button

6 Button – For service use only

7 UCP (universal connector port) to connect multi-port dongle cable

1.3.2 Server Module Components

FIGURE 1-2 shows the server module with the top cover removed and the location of

the replaceable components.

FIGURE 1-2 Server Module Replaceable Component Locations

Figure Legend

1 Heaksink and CPU assemblies (4)

2 Motherboard and chassis assembly

3 DIMMs (24 in 2 Banks of 12 Each)

4 Fabric expansion module (Optional)

5 Battery for optional RAID expansion module, or solid-state drive (SSD)

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Figure Legend (Continued)

6 Compact flash card

7 RAID expansion module (Optional)

8 CR2032 battery for RTC

1.4 Identifying Sun Blade X6450 Server Module Revisions

The Sun Blade X6450 server module has two motherboard (MB) revisions (revision 1 and revision 2). Some optional hardware components, such as a SSD and low voltage DIMMs, work with revision 2 MB only, and some procedures in this manual are specific to revision 2 motherboards. Before performing a revision 2 specific procedure, or installing optional components, you need to determine the revision of your server module. This section describes how to identify your server module’s MB revision.

You have the following options for determining the revision level of your server module:

■ Physically check the MB

■ Use ELOM or ILOM (web interface or CLI)

▼ To Identify MB Revision Using a Hardware

Check

1. Power off the server module, and remove the server module from the chassis

(see “To Remove the Server Module From the Chassis” on page 3-13).

Caution – Possible chassis shutdown. Do not operate the system with empty slots.

Always insert a filler into an empty slot to reduce the possibility of module shutdown.

2. Remove the main cover as described in “To Remove the Main Cover” on

page 3-15.

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3. Read the FRU part number on the FRU label affixed to the motherboard. See

FIGURE 1-2 for the location of the FRU label.

The revision 2 FRU part number is F540-7821-xx. where xx is irrelevant version information.

FIGURE 1-3 The Location of the FRU ID Label

▼ To Identify MB Revision Using the ELOM or

ILOM Web Interface or CLI

● Log in to either the ELOM or ILOM web interface or CLI. See the

corresponding ILOM documentation for more information.

The revision 2 FRU part number is F540-7821-xx. where xx is irrelevant version information.

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1.5 Using the Multi-Port Dongle Cable for Testing

Your chassis ships with a multi-port dongle cable as well as a DB9-to-RJ45 serial adapter cable. The multi-port cable enables you to plug devices directly into the front of the server for maintenance and OS installation purposes. The multi-port cable provides connections for a VGA monitor, two USB devices, and an RJ45 device (see

FIGURE 1-4). The DB9-to-RJ45 serial adapter cable provides DB9 serial access to the

server module through an RJ45 connection.

Note – There are two versions of the multi-port dongle cable. Your cable might have

three cables, or it might have four cables. If your multi-port cable has three cables, connect to the serial port using the RJ45 connector (use the DB9-to-RJ45 adapter cable, if necessary). If your multi-port cable has four cables, connect to the serial port using the DB9 connector, and do not use the RJ45 connector.

▼ To Use a Multi-Port Dongle Cable for Testing

1. Insert the multi-port dongle cable into the universal connector port (UCP) on

the server module front panel. See

FIGURE 1-1.

2. Connect the multi-port dongle cable connections as appropriate.

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FIGURE 1-4 Dongle Cable Connections

Figure Legend

1 DB-9 serial connector 2 VGA video connector. Note: this connector is not present on a three-connector dongle

RJ-45 connector.

- On a three-connector dongle, this connector provides serial access to the service processor.

- On a four-connector dongle, this connector is unused.

4 Dual USB connectors

Caution – Disconnect the multi-port dongle cable when you are finished using the

cable. Otherwise, the cable, blade, or chassis could be damaged when the chassis door is closed or the cable abruptly pulled.

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1.6 Accessory Kits

TABLE 1-2 lists the contents of the accessory kit that is shipped with the servers.

TABLE 1-2 Accessory Kit

Item Part Number

Sun Blade X6450 Server Module Tools and Drivers CD 707-0198-10

Sun Blade X6450 Server Module Installation Guide

(printed documentation)

Where to Find Sun Blade X6450 Server Module Documentation (printed sheet) 820-3542

Additional safety and license documentation

820-3535

1.7 Additional Options and Replaceable Components

Supported components and their part numbers are subject to change over time. For the most up-to-date list, go to:

http://sunsolve.sun.com/handbook_pub/Systems/

Click the name and model of your server. On the product page that opens for the server, click on Full Components List for a list of components.

Note – These servers are fully compliant with the Reduction of Hazardous

Substances (RoHS) Directive.

1.8 Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) and Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)

Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) are designed to be replaced by customers. Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) must be replaced by Sun service personnel.

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Caution – Changing FRUs can damage your equipment and void your warranty.

TABLE 1-3 lists the CRUs and FRUs.

TABLE 1-3 CRU and FRU List

Part CRU or FRU

Base Blade, includes motherboard, battery, and cables (no CPU and no

FRU

memory)

CPUs

Dual-Core Intel Xeon E7220 CPU (2.93 GHz, 1066 MHz, 80 W) FRU

Quad-Core Intel Xeon L7345 CPU (1.86 GHz, 1066 MHz, 50 W) FRU

Quad-Core Intel Xeon E7320 CPU (2.13 GHz, 1066 MHz, 80 W) FRU

Quad-Core Intel Xeon E7340 CPU (2.40 GHz, 1066 MHz, 80 W) FRU

Quad-Core Intel Xeon L7440 CPU (2.40 GHz, 1066 MHz, 90 W) FRU

Six-core Intel Xeon L7445 CPU (2.40 GHz, 1066 MHz, 65 W) FRU

Six-core Intel Xeon L7450 CPU (2.40 GHz, 1066 MHz, 90 W) FRU

DIMMs

4 GB (2 GB DIMM X 2) PC2-5300 DDR2 fully buffered memory kit CRU

8 GB (4 GB DIMM X 2) PC2-5300 DDR2 fully buffered memory kit CRU

16 GB (8 GB DIMM X 2) PC2-5300 DDR2 fully buffered memory kit CRU

Boot and Storage

16 GB compact flash CRU

32 GB compact flash CRU

Solid State Drive (32 GB 2.5” SATA2) FRU

Modules

Sun Blade RAID 5 Expansion Module (with or without battery) CRU

Sun Blade RAID 5 Expansion Module Battery CRU

Sun Blade RAID Expansion Module CRU

Sun Blade 10 GigabitEthernet Multi-Fabric Expansion Module CRU

Miscellaneous

CR2032 battery CRU

Cable kit CRU

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CHAPTER

Powering On the Server Module, Configuring BIOS and Resetting BIOS, SP and CMOS

This chapter contains information about powering the server on and off, configuring the BIOS, resetting the BMC and BIOS passwords, clearing the CMOS password and updating firmware. Information about the (power-on self-test) POST and POST codes is also included.

The information is contained in the following sections:

■ Section 2.1, “Powering On the Server Module” on page 2-2

■ Section 2.2, “Powering Off the Server” on page 2-4

■ Section 2.3, “Configuring BIOS Settings” on page 2-5

■ Section 2.4, “Resetting the BMC, BIOS, and CMOS” on page 2-33

■ Section 2.6, “Power-On Self-Test (POST)” on page 2-43

2-1

2.1 Powering On the Server Module

This section contains procedures for powering on the server module.

Note – Before powering on your server for the first time, follow the installation

instructions provided in the Sun Blade X6450 Modular Server Installation Guide, (820-1182.)

Caution – Severe damage to server components can occur if the server is operated

without adequate cooling mechanisms. Do not operate the server without all component heatsinks, air baffles, and covers installed.

▼ To Power On the Server Module

1. When you insert your server module into a chassis that is powered on, it comes

up to standby power mode.

When the server module is in standby power mode, the green Power/OK LED on the front panel blinks, indicating that the service processor (SP) is working and the system is ready to be fully powered on to main power mode. See LED location.

FIGURE 2-1 for the

Note – See your chassis documentation for information about powering on the

chassis.

2. Use a non-conducting pointed object, such as a stylus to press and release the

recessed Power button on the server front panel. See

button location.

When main power is applied to the full server, the green Power/OK LED next to the Power button lights and remains lit.

FIGURE 2-1 shows the location of the power button.

You can also use the SP to turn on main power.

■ From the the ILOM or ELOM CLI, enter start /SYS.

■ From the ILOM or ELOM web interface, use the Remote Power Control screen.

See the corresponding SP documentation for details.

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FIGURE 2-1 for the Power

FIGURE 2-1 Power Button and Power/OK LED Location

Figure Legend

1 Green OK LED

2 Power on/standby button

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2.2 Powering Off the Server

You can use one of the methods for shutting down the server from main power mode to standby power mode.

1. Graceful shutdown: Use a non-conducting pointed object, such as a 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. Servers not running ACPI-enabled operating systems will shut down to standby power mode immediately.

2. Emergency shutdown: Press and hold the Power button for four seconds to force

main power off and enter standby power mode.

3. ELOM or ILOM web interface: Log in to the web interface and use the Remote

Power Control screen to perform a graceful power off of the server.

4. ELOM or ILOM command-line interface (CLI): Log in to the ELOM or ILOM CLI

and use the following command:

–> stop /SYS

For more information about controlling server power from the web interface or CLI, see the corresponding SP documentation collection.

5. To completely power off the server, you must eject it from the chassis power

connector or remove power from the chassis. See “To Remove the Server Module

From the Chassis” on page 3-13 or your chassis documentation for details.

Note – When you use the Power button to enter standby power mode, the system

continues to supply power to the SP and the power supply fans, and the Power/OK LED blinks.

When main power is off, the Power/OK LED on the front panel blinks, indicating that the server is in standby power mode.

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2.3 Configuring BIOS Settings

This section describes how to use the BIOS Setup Utility to view and modify the BIOS settings. The BIOS Setup Utility is stored in the BIOS memory. You access the BIOS Setup Utility by rebooting the server, watching the POST messages, and pressing F2 when prompted.

2.3.1 Viewing the BIOS Setup Utility

You can view the BIOS Setup Utility and configure the BIOS using several different interfaces:

■ Attach the multi-port dongle cable to the UCP connector on the front of the server,

and attach a USB keyboard and mouse to the USB connectors, and a VGA monitor to the video connector on the multi-port dongle cable (see Section 1.5, “Using the

Multi-Port Dongle Cable for Testing” on page 1-9).

■ Use the remote video console of the SP ELOM or ILOM and redirect the server’s

console output. See the corresponding SP documentation collection for more information.

■ Use a terminal (or a computer running terminal emulation software) through the

serial port on the server dongle. See the corresponding SP documentation collection for more information.

2.3.2 Configuring the BIOS

The configured data is provided with context-sensitive Help. The data is stored in the system's battery-backed CMOS RAM. If the configuration stored in the CMOS RAM is invalid, the BIOS settings will default to optimal values.

To navigate the BIOS Setup Utility, use the left and right arrow keys to move sequentially back and forth through the screens. Fields that you can configure are highlighted or appear in color. Use the keyboard up and down arrow keys to scroll through a screen's submenu. Use the Tab key to move back and forth across columns.

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▼ To Configure the BIOS

1. Reboot the server, watch the display as the POST messages appear, and when

prompted, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup Utility.

The main BIOS Setup menu screen appears.

POST testing is indicated when the Power/OK LEDs on the front and back panels go into slow-blink mode.

2. Highlight the field to be modified using the arrow keys and Tab key.

3. Press Enter to select the field.

A dialog box appears. The dialog box presents you with the options available for the setup field that you have chosen.

4. Modify the setup field and close the screen.

5. If you need to modify other setup parameters, use the arrow keys and Tab key

to navigate to the desired screen and menu item, then repeat Steps 1 through 4. Otherwise, go to Step 6.

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.

2.3.3 BIOS Considerations

This section contains information and considerations regarding the system BIOS.

2.3.3.1 PCIe ExpressModule Slot Booting Priority

The slots for the PCIe ExpressModules are detected by the BIOS during startup in this order:

1. PCI EM BLx.1

2. PCI EM BLx.0.

For example, if the server module is in slot 3, the BIOS boot priority will be 3.1, 3.0.

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2.3.3.2 Ethernet Port Device and Driver Naming

The Sun Blade X6450 server modules have up to two 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet ports provided by the NEMs installed in the Sun Blade 6000 or 6048 chassis. The lower NEM port provides NET 0 and the upper NEM port provides NET 1. The numbers correspond to the slot number, as shown in number).

FIGURE 2-2 Ethernet Port Chassis Labeling Designations

FIGURE 2-2 (N represents the slot

Server Module NIC Naming

TABLE 2-1 shows how various operating systems and interfaces name the NICs shown

FIGURE 2-2.

TABLE 2-1 Server Module NIC Naming

BIOS Solaris 10 Red Hat Linux SUSE Linux Windows

slot 800A e1000

slot 000A e1000

eth 1 eth 1 net 2

eth 0 eth 0 net

2.3.3.3 Ethernet Port (NIC) Booting Priority

The order in which the BIOS detects the Ethernet ports during boot, and the corresponding drivers that control those ports are listed below:

1. NET 0 (INTEL NIC 0)

2. NET 1 (INTEL NIC 1)

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2.3.3.4 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, and the network interface card. Approximately 48 KB remain for the Option ROM.

2.3.3.5 Descriptions of the BIOS Setup Screens

Note – Throughout this manual the terms BMC and SP are used interchangeably.

The two terms are essentially the same and refer to the service processor.

TABLE 2-2 provides summary descriptions of the seven top-level BIOS setup screens.

TABLE 2-2 BIOS Setup Screens Summary

Screen Description

Main View general system information and set date and time.

Advanced Contains the configuration interface for the CPUs, memory, IDE,

SuperIO, trusted computing, USB, PCI, MPS, and event log.

Boot Contains the configuration for the boot device priority (CD/DVD, CF

card, and network drives).

Server Configure LAN and remote access, and reset the BMC password.

Security Install or change the supervisor passwords.

Exit Save or discard changes and load defaults.

FIGURE 2-3 summarizes the BIOS Configuration Utility menu tree. See Section 2.3.4,

“BIOS Setup Menu Screens” on page 2-10 for examples of each of these screens.

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FIGURE 2-3 Server Module BIOS Configuration Utility Menu Tree

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2.3.4 BIOS Setup Menu Screens

The following figures show sample BIOS setup menu screens. 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.

2.3.4.1 BIOS Main Menu Screen

The System Overview is the first screen that appears when you enter the BIOS Setup Utility. On this screen you can set the System Time and the System Date, and you can view server-specific BIOS and CPU information (see

FIGURE 2-4 BIOS Setup Menu Main Screen

FIGURE 2-4).

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2.3.4.2 Advanced Settings

The Advanced Settings screen allows you to configure CPU, Memory, IDE, Super I/O, Trusted Computing, USB, PCI, MPS and Event Log settings (see

FIGURE 2-5 BIOS Setup Menu Advanced Screen

FIGURE 2-5).

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2.3.4.3 CPU Configuration

The Advanced/CPU Configuration screen allows you to view CPU-specific information and enable and disable various CPU functions (see

FIGURE 2-6 BIOS Setup Menu Advanced Configure CPU Screen

FIGURE 2-6).

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2.3.4.4 Memory Configuration

The Memory Configuration screen allows you to configure system memory settings (see

FIGURE 2-7).

FIGURE 2-7 BIOS Setup Menu Advanced Memory Screen

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2.3.4.5 IDE Configuration

The IDE Configuration screen allows you to change the system’s IDE settings (see

FIGURE 2-8). Changes made on this screen take effect on the next boot.

FIGURE 2-8 BIOS Setup Menu Advanced IDE Configuration Screen

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2.3.4.6 Super I/O

The Super I/O screen allows you to configure the Super I/O chipset. Use this screen to specify the address of serial port 1 and serial port 2 (see

FIGURE 2-9 BIOS Setup Menu Advanced Super I/O Screen

FIGURE 2-9).

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2.3.4.7 Trusted Computing

The Trusted Computing screen allows you to enable and configure TCG and TPM support (see

FIGURE 2-10 BIOS Setup Menu Advanced Trusted Computing Screen

FIGURE 2-10).

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2.3.4.8 USB Configuration

The USB Configuration screen allows you to view USB module version information and enable and configure USB devices (see

FIGURE 2-11 BIOS Setup Menu Advanced USB Configuration Screen

FIGURE 2-11).

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2.3.4.9 PCI Configuration

The PCI Configuration screen allows you to enable and disable the server’s LAN and Ethernet controllers (see

FIGURE 2-12 BIOS Setup Menu Advanced PCI Configuration Screen

FIGURE 2-12).

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2.3.4.10 MPS Configuration

The MPS Configuration screen allows you to select the MPS revision (see

FIGURE 2-13).

FIGURE 2-13 BIOS Setup Menu Advanced MPS Configuration Screen

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2.3.4.11 Event Log Configuration

The Event Log Configuration screen allows you to view and clear the event log. You can also manage the log by marking messages (see

FIGURE 2-14 BIOS Setup Menu Advanced Event Logging Screen

FIGURE 2-14).

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2.3.4.12 Boot Menu

The Boot Menu allows you to access the Boot Settings submenu screens. The Boot Settings submenu screens allow you to configure system boot settings, boot device priority, and hard drives or the compact flash card (see

FIGURE 2-15 BIOS Setup Menu Boot Screen

FIGURE 2-15).

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2.3.4.13 Boot Settings Configuration

This submenu screen allows you to configure various boot settings, including quick or quiet boot, message display, and enable or disable PCIe ExpressModule (EM) functions (see screen, see Section B.4, “Changing POST Options” on page B-3.

FIGURE 2-16 BIOS Setup Menu Boot Configuration Screen

FIGURE 2-16). For more information about the options presented in this

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2.3.4.14 Boot Device Priority

The Boot Device Priority screen allows you to arrange your server’s boot device order. With this screen you can designate a primary boot device, as well as manage secondary boot devices (see

FIGURE 2-17 BIOS Setup Menu Boot Device Priority Screen

FIGURE 2-17).

Note – An installed NIC PCIe ExpressModule will allow you to see additional boot

devices.

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2.3.4.15 Hard Disk Drives

The Boot Hard Disk Drives screen shows you the boot sequence of available hard drives. The Sun Blade X6450 server module is a diskless blade. However, when installed, the compact flash card and the SSD can appear as a boot drives in this screen (see you to see additional boot devices in the Boot Device Priority screen.

FIGURE 2-18 BIOS Setup Menu Boot Hard Disk Drives Screen

FIGURE 2-18). Likewise, an installed NIC PCIe ExpressModule will allow

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2.3.4.16 Server

The Server screen allows you to verify the status of the BMC (SP), view version information for IPMI and BMC, view NIC MAC addresses, and configure AST2000 LAN and remote access settings. You can also configure AC power loss restoration, the external serial port, event logging, and you can reset the BMC password.

FIGURE 2-19 BIOS Setup Menu Server Screen

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2.3.4.17 AST2000 LAN Configuration

Use the LAN Configuration screen to configure the AST2000 LAN settings, such as channel number, IP address, MAC address, and subnet mask. You can also verify the channel number status.

FIGURE 2-20 BIOS Setup Menu Server LAN Configuration Screen

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2.3.4.18 Remote Access Configuration

The Server Remote Access Configuration screen allows you to configure remote access type and parameters. For example, you can enable or disable remote access, set the serial port number and mode, flow control, redirection after POST, and terminal type.

FIGURE 2-21 BIOS Setup Menu Server Remote Access Configuration Screen

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2.3.4.19 Reset BMC Password

The Server Reset BMC Password option allows you to reset the password for the preconfigured default user account, root. This is the password that you use with the root user name to log in to both the web interface and the command-line interface (CLI). Use the Reset BMC Password option if you changed the root password and have lost or forgotten the password. When reset the password changes back to the default, changeme.

Note – With ILOM 3.0 it is possible to delete the default user account, root. If it has

been deleted, nothing changes when you select Reset BMC Password.

Tip – Use the web interface or the CLI to create a backup root account with

administrator privileges. See the ILOM 3.0 documentation collection for details.

FIGURE 2-22 BIOS Setup Menu Server Reset BMC Password Screen

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2.3.4.20 Security Settings

The Security Settings screen allows you to view the status of the Supervisor password. The screen also allows you to change the password (see When you change or create a password, the status indicator on this screen changes from Not Installed to Installed. The password provides security for the BIOS Setup Utility. When the password is installed, access to the BIOS Setup Utility is protected by the password.

Note – To prevent unauthorized access to the BIOS Setup Utility, install and

maintain the Supervisor password.

FIGURE 2-23 BIOS Setup Menu Security Change Supervisor Password Screen

FIGURE 2-23).

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2.3.4.21 Exit

The Exit screen allows you to save any changes you made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility, discard changes and exit the utility, or discard changes and not exit the utility (see

FIGURE 2-24). The Exit screen also allows you to load optimal defaults (see

FIGURE 2-25) and load failsafe defaults (see FIGURE 2-26).

FIGURE 2-24 BIOS Setup Menu Exit Screen

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FIGURE 2-25 BIOS Setup Menu Exit Load Optimal Defaults Screen

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FIGURE 2-26 BIOS Setup Menu Exit Load Failsafe Defaults Screen

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2.4 Resetting the BMC, BIOS, and CMOS

This section provides information about resetting the SP, BIOS, and CMOS passwords. You can use the BIOS Setup Utility to reset the SP password. To access the BIOS Setup Utility, you must setup the server with a keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM). You can attach a KVM to the server or use a remote KVM (RKVM).

You need to use a hardware-based option to reset the BIOS password and clear the CMOS password. This option requires that you remove the server module from the chassis, access the motherboard, and use a jumper to short pins on jumper J42.

■ To reset the BMC password using the BIOS Setup Utility, see “To Reset the SP

Password Using the BIOS Setup Utility” on page 2-33.

■ To reset the BIOS password and clear CMOS, see “To Reset the BIOS Password

and Clear CMOS Using J42” on page 2-34.

▼ To Reset the SP Password Using the BIOS Setup

Utility

1. Set up the server module so that you can view POST messages and access the

BIOS Setup Utility.

■ You can connect the multi-port dongle cable to the UCP on the front of the

server and attach a KVM to the dongle cable (see the Sun Blade X6450 Server Module Installation Guide).

-or-

■ You can use the ELOM or ILOM Remote Console application, and configure the

server module to boot to BIOS (see the Sun Blade X6450 Server Module Embedded Lights Out Manager Administrative Guide or the corresponding ILOM

documentation collection).

2. Reboot the server module, and watch the display for the prompt to press F2.

If you are using the ELOM’s Remote Console application, the server will boot directly into the BIOS Setup Utility, and you can skip to Step 4.

3. When prompted, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup Utility.

The BIOS Setup Utility appears.

4. Use the arrow keys to navigate to the Server screen.

The Server screen appears.

5. Use the down arrow key to highlight the Reset BMC Password option.

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6. Press Enter.

The Reset BMC Password Now? pop-up appears (see

7. Use the arrow keys to highlight OK, and press enter.

The BMC password is reset.

FIGURE 2-22).

▼ To Reset the BIOS Password and Clear CMOS

Using J42

Note – Clearing the CMOS password resets the BMC (SP) password.

1. Place the server in standby power mode by using a non-conducting pointed

object, such as a stylus, to press and release the recessed Power button on the front panel.

See Section 2.2, “Powering Off the Server” on page 2-4.

Caution – The sever module contains components that are extremely sensitive to

static electricity. Before handling components, attach an ESD wrist strap to chassis bare metal or the grounding post that is built into the rear of the chassis.

2. Remove the server module from the chassis. See “To Remove the Server Module

From the Chassis” on page 3-13.

3. Remove the cover from the server. See “To Remove the Main Cover” on

page 3-15.

4. Place the server module on an anti-static mat, and remove the top cover.

5. Put on the ESD wrist strap, and attach the grounding cord to the chassis’ bare

metal or the chassis grounding post.

6. Locate jumper J42 on the motherboard.

J42 is located on the rear corner of the motherboard near the CF card slot. J42 is the 6-position jumper located to the left of a 10-pin jumper (see

FIGURE 2-27).

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FIGURE 2-27 Location of J42 on the Motherboard With Pin 1 Shown

J42

Two jumper caps are preinstalled on J42. The caps are set in the default or safe position.

FIGURE 2-28 shows the pin numbering for jumper J42 and the jumper caps in the

default or safe position:

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FIGURE 2-28 Pinout for Jumper J42 and the Caps in the Safe Position

1 3 5

Jumper Caps

246

View from rear of server

7. Change jumper caps on J42 as follows:

Task: Short Pins: Go to:

Default or Safe Position 3-5 and 4-6 n/a

Clear BIOS 2-4 and 3-5 Step a

Clear CMOS 1-3 and 4-6 Step b

Clear both BIOS and CMOS 2-4 and 1-3 Step c

a. To clear the BIOS password, move the jumper cap from pins 4 and 6 to pins 2

and 4 (see

FIGURE 2-29 J42 With the Jumper Set to Reset the BIOS Password.

FIGURE 2-29), and proceed to Step 8.

1 3 5

Jumper Caps

246

View from rear of server

b. To clear the CMOS password, move the jumper cap from pins 3 and 5 to pins

1 and 3 (see

FIGURE 2-30), and proceed to Step 8.

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FIGURE 2-30 J42 With the Jumper Set to Clear the CMOS Password.

1 3 5

Jumper Caps

246

View from rear of server

c. To reset the BIOS password and clear the CMOS password move the jumper

cap from pins 4 and 6 to pins 2 and 4, and move the jumper from pins 3 and 5 to pins 1 and 3 (see

FIGURE 2-31 J42 With the Jumpers Set to Reset the BIOS Password and Clear the CMOS

Password.

FIGURE 2-31), and proceed to Step 8.

1 3 5

Jumper Caps

246

View from rear of server

8. Install the server’s main cover.

9. Insert the server module into the chassis.

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10. Return the server to full power mode by using a non-conducting pointed object, such as a stylus, to press and release the recessed Power button on the front panel.

To clear the CMOS and reset the passwords, you must allow the server to boot to full power. After POST you will see the message:

CMOS password cleared by jumper.

This message indicates that the CMOS password was cleared. At this point the BIOS password is reset.

11. Repeat Step 1 through Step 10, and at Step 7 return the jumpers to the default or safe positions locations.

Note – You must return the CMOS jumper to pins 3 and 5 before you can use the

server module. If you do not return the BIOS password jumper to pins 4 and 6, you will be unable to enter a BIOS password.

2.5 Recovering from a Corrupt Service Processor

If the service processor (SP) software becomes corrupted, you can install the default image from the Tools and Drivers CD. For revision 1 motherboards, you need to remove the server from the chassis, and short the connections on jumper block J19 and J44 on the motherboard. For revision 2 motherboards, you might need to change the jumper cap position on jumper J51, in addition to shorting the connections on J19 and J44.

Before You Begin

To perform this procedure, you have must have:

■ A bootable USB flash device to load files and boot the server module

■ Two jumper caps to short the pins on jumper blocks J19 and J44

■ A keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) attached to the server module to monitor

the recovery process and respond to system prompts

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▼ To Recover from a Corrupt Service Processor

1. Determine the revision of your server module’s motherboard.

For information about how to determine the revision of your server module’s motherboard, see Section 1.4, “Identifying Sun Blade X6450 Server Module

Revisions” on page 1-7.

2. Copy all BMC files from the Tools and Drivers CD to a DOS-bootable USB flash

device.

The BMC files are located in the /firmware/bmc directory, on the Tools and Drivers CD. They consist of:

■ SOCFLASH.EXE

■ DOS4GW.EXE

■ BMC Binary (SP Binary file)

3. Place the server in standby power mode by using a non-conducting pointed

object, such as a stylus, to press and release the recessed Power button on the front panel.

See Section 2.2, “Powering Off the Server” on page 2-4.

Caution – The sever module contains components that are extremely sensitive to

static electricity. Before handling components, attach an ESD wrist strap to chassis bare metal or the grounding post that is built into the rear of the chassis.

4. Remove the server module from the chassis. See “To Remove the Server Module

From the Chassis” on page 3-13.

5. Remove the cover from the server. See “To Remove the Main Cover” on

page 3-15.

6. Place the server module on an anti-static mat, and remove the top cover.

7. Put on the ESD wrist strap, and attach the grounding cord to the chassis’ bare

metal or the chassis grounding post.

8. If necessary, remove the optional Fabric Expansion Module (see Section 3.4.6,

“Installing and Replacing a Fabric Expansion Module” on page 3-40).

9. Use a jumper cap to short the pins on jumper block J19 and jumper block J44

(see

FIGURE 2-32).

If your server is revision 1, go to Step 11.

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FIGURE 2-32 Location of Jumpers J19 and J44 on the Motherboard.

J44

J19

10. If your server module is revision 2 and does not have low voltage DIMMs, move the jumper cap on J51 from pins 1 and 2 (default position) to pins 2 and 3 (see

FIGURE 2-33).

Depending on the type DIMMs installed in your server module, the jumper cap might already set to pins 2 and 3.

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FIGURE 2-33 The Location and Default Setting of J51

11. With the pins shorted on jumper block J19, J44, and pins 2 and 3 of J51 (revision 2 MB only), remove the wrist strap’s grounding cord from the chassis, and replace and secure the top cover.

12. Insert the server module into the chassis.

13. Insert the bootable USB flash drive into the USB port.

14. Power on the system by pressing the Power button.

Note – You must press the power button to power on the server module. When the

server module has jumpers installed, it does not automatically power on when inserted into the chassis.

■ When the server module is has jumpers installed, the amber Service Action

Required LED lights.

■ A message appears on the video console stating that the BMC was not found.

■ The system takes up to three minutes to boot.

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15. Press F8 to get a list of boot devices.

16. Set the USB flash device as the primary boot device, and save and exit.

The server module boots to DOS from the USB flash device, and a DOS prompt appears:

17. When the DOS prompt appears, run the following command, depending on whether your SP is ELOM-based or ILOM-based:

■ For ELOM-based service processors:

socflash SP binary backup file

Where SP binary is name of the firmware file. Where backup file is the backup filename.

For example:

socflash x6450bmc.bin backup.bin

■ For ILOM-based service processors:

socflash -p1 -f filename

Where filename is the name of the ILOM .bin file.

For example:

> socflash -p1 -f ilom-X6450.bin

18. After a successful flash, remove the server module from the chassis, and remove the jumper caps from jumper blocks J19 and J44.

19. If necessary, move the jumper cap from pins 2 and 3 to pins 1 and 2 on jumper J51 (revision 2 only).

20. Insert the server module into the chassis, leaving the system powered off for at least 30 seconds.

The server module must be set up to view the BIOS Setup Utility.

21. Power on the system; watch the display, and when prompted, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup Utility.

22. Verify the status of the BMC and the BMC version in the BIOS Setup Utility under the Server screen.

23. Exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

Press Esc or F10 to exit.

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2.6 Power-On Self-Test (POST)

For information about BIOS POST testing, POST codes, POST code checkpoints, and console redirection, see Appendix B.

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CHAPTER

Maintaining the Server

This chapter contains information and procedures for servicing your Sun Blade X6450 server module hardware, including component removal and replacement procedures.

The following topics are covered in this section:

■ Section 3.1, “Monitoring System Components” on page 3-2

■ Section 3.2.1, “Tools and Supplies Needed” on page 3-13

■ Section 3.2.2, “Components and Part Numbers” on page 3-13

■ Section 3.2.3, “Preparing the Server Module for Service” on page 3-13

■ Section 3.3, “Troubleshooting Server Issues” on page 3-17

■ Section 3.4, “Replaceable Component Procedures” on page 3-20

3-1

3.1 Monitoring System Components

You can monitor the status of system components using the external front panel Service Action Required LED, the ELOM or ILOM web interface, or the ELOM or ILOM command-line interface (CLI).

This section contains the following procedures:

■ “Monitoring System Components Using the External Service Action Required

Indicator LED” on page 2

■ “Monitoring the System and Components Using the SP Web Interface” on page 5

■ “Monitoring System Components Using the SP CLI” on page 9

3.1.1 Monitoring System Components Using the External Service Action Required Indicator LED

The Service Action Required LED, which is located on the server front panel, enables you to monitor the server’s status. The state of the LED alerts you to the condition of the server module. LED.

TABLE 3-1 describes the LED states of all the front panel LEDs, including the

Service Action Required LED.

FIGURE 3-1 shows the locations of the Service Action Required

When you use the Service Action Required LED in conjunction with the internal fault LEDs, you can isolate server issues to a specific component, such as a CPU or a DIMM.

For more information about using the external front panel LED and the internal fault LEDs to troubleshoot server issues, see Section 3.3, “Troubleshooting Server Issues”

on page 3-17.

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FIGURE 3-1 External LEDs

Figure Legend

1 White Locate LED button

2 Blue LED – Ready to Remove

3 Amber LED – Service Action Required

4 Green LED – OK

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TABLE 3-1 Front Panel LED Functions

LED Name Description

Locate button/LED–White This LED helps you to identify which system you are

working on.

The following actions activate it:

Push and release this button, or use service processor commands to make the Locate LED blink for 30 minutes.

• From the ILOM web interface:

1) Navigate to System Monitoring -> Indicators.

2) Highlight Sys/Locate.

3) select Turn LED Off or Set LED to Fast Blink from the pull down menu.

• From the ILOM CLI, enter:

/SYS/LOCATE value=FastBlink or

/SYS/LOCATE value=Off

Hold down this button for 5 seconds to initiate a “lamp test” mode that illuminates other LEDs for 15 seconds.

Ready to Remove LED–Blue The server module is ready to be removed from the chassis.

• For ELOM or ILOM 2.0, this LED is switched on by the service processor when the server module main power is off.

• For ILOM 3.0, this LED can only be switched on and off by using the ILOM web interface or CLI.

Service Action Required LED–Amber

On systems equipped with an ELOM service processor, this LED has three states:

• Off: Normal operation.

• Slow Blinking: A new (unacknowledged) event requiring a service action has been detected.

• On: The event has been acknowledged, but the problem still requires attention.

On systems equipped with an ILOM service processor, this LED has two states:

• Off: Normal operation.

• On: Fault detected.

Power/OK LED–Green Off – Server main power and standby power are off.

Standby Blinking (.1 sec On, 2.9 sec Off) – Standby power.

On – Server is in main power mode.

ELOM and ILOM 2.0 Startup The blue, amber, and green LEDs blink at 1 second intervals

until the ILOM services are running.

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TABLE 3-1 Front Panel LED Functions (Continued)

LED Name Description

ILOM 3.0 Startup The blue, amber, green, and white LEDs blink three times, at

one second invervals (.5 sec On, .5 sec Off).

After the three blinks, the green LED goes to fast blink while the ILOM performs power calculations (.125 sec On, .125 sec Off).

When the system is ready to turn on, the green LED stays On for 3 seconds. You can now press the Power button to power on the host (go to main power mode).

Otherwise it goes to standby blink (.1 sec On, 2.9 sec Off).

3.1.2 Monitoring the System and Components Using the SP Web Interface

You can use the ELOM web interface or the ILOM web interface to monitor the status of the server module, and investigate the system when the front panel Service Action Required LED is on or blinking.

▼ To Monitor the System and Components Using

the SP Web Interface

1. Log in to the web interface, as described in your SP documentation.

2. View system and component information:

■ For ELOM:

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a. Click the System Monitoring tab, and use the submenu screens to view

system information and component status.

TABLE 3-2 lists the System Monitoring submenu tabs and the monitoring tasks

that you can perform.

TABLE 3-2 The ELOM System Monitoring Tab Submenu Screens and Tasks

System Monitoring Tab Task(s)

Versions View server board and BMC versions.

Session Timeout Disable or enable and set the session inactivity timer.

Components View CPU, memory (DIMM) and NIC information.

b. To view component information, click the Components submenu tab.

The Components CPU, Memory, and NIC submenu tabs appears (see

FIGURE 3-2).

FIGURE 3-2 The Components Submenu Tabs

The ELOM’s Components submenu screens allows you to monitor and troubleshoot the server module’s critical components, the CPUs, the memory (DIMMs), and the NIC. Use the CPU and Memory screens in conjunction with the Service Action Required LED to further investigate service-related issues.

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c. Click the submenu screens to view component information.

TABLE 3-3 lists the System Monitoring tabs and the tasks that you can perform.

TABLE 3-3 The ELOM System Monitoring Tab Submenu Screens and Tasks

System Monitoring Tab Task(s)

Sensors Reading View the name, type and readings of sensors.

Indicators View the name and status of the indicators and LEDs.

Event Logs View events, including details such as event ID, class,

type, severity, date and time, and description of event.

For more information about using the web interface to monitor and manage the server, see Sun Blade X6450 Server Module Embedded Lights Out Manager

Administration Guide.

■ For ILOM:

Use the System Information and the System Monitoring tabs to monitor the system and components.

a. Click the System Information tab, and use the submenu screens to view

system and component information.

TABLE 3-4 lists the System Information tabs and the task that you can perform.

TABLE 3-4 The ILOM System Information Tab Submenu Screens and Tasks

System Monitoring Tab Task(s)

Versions View server board and BMC versions.

Session Timeout Disable or enable and set the session inactivity timer.

Components View CPU, memory and NIC information.

Identification Information

Change the SP(BMC) identification information, such as hostname and address.

b. See your ILOM documentation collection for more information about using

the System Information tab to monitor and manage the server.

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c. Click the System Monitoring tab.

The System Monitoring submenu screens appear.

TABLE 3-5 lists the submenu

tabs and the tasks that you can perform.

TABLE 3-5 The ILOM System Monitoring Tab Submenu Screens and Tasks

System Monitoring Tab Task(s)

Sensors Reading View the name, type and readings of sensors.

Indicators View the name and status of the indicators and LEDs.

Event Logs View events, including details such as event ID, class,

type, severity, date and time, and description of event.

Power Management (ILOM 3.0 only)

Monitor power consumption, power history, and power metrics.

d. See the corresponding ILOM documentation collection for more information

about using the System Monitoring tab to monitor and manage the server.

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3.1.3 Monitoring System Components Using the SP CLI

You can use the ELOM or ILOM CLI to monitor the status of the server module, and to investigate the system when the front panel Service Action Required LED is on or blinking.

▼ To Monitor System Components Using the

ELOM CLI

1. Log in to the CLI, as described in the Embedded Lights Out Manager Administration

Guide.

2. Navigate to either the /SP or the /SYS namespace, and use the command

reference in the Embedded Lights Out Manager Administration Guide to execute the necessary commands to view system information and component status.

TABLE 3-6 shows the CLI namespaces and the monitoring tasks that you can

perform.

TABLE 3-6 CLI Namespaces and Related Tasks

Namespace Task(s)

/SP View version information and disable or enable and set the session

inactivity timer.

/SYS/BoardInfo View board manufacturer, manufacture date and time, product name,

serial number, part number, and BIOS version.

/SYS/ProductInfo View product manufacturer, name, part number, serial number, and

asset tag.

/SYS/ChassisInfo View chassis type, part number, and serial number.

/SYS/CtrlInfo View the power status. Control the power. Control boot and display.

Control the ID LED.

/SYS/CtrlInfo/FaultLed View and control the fault LED.

/SYS/CPU/CPU[1:N] View CPU socket designation, manufacturer, name, speed, and status.

/SYS/Memory/DIMM_[A0-D5] View DIMM slot designation, type, speed, size, and status.

/SYS/Temperature/Temperature[1:N] View temperature designation, status, sensor reading, and lower and

upper thresholds.

/SYS/Voltage[1:N] View voltage designation, sensor reading, and lower and upper

thresholds.

/SYS/NICInfo0 View NIC manufacturer, name, part number, and serial number for

NIC0

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3. To use the CLI to troubleshoot in conjunction with the Service Action Required

LED, navigate to either the /SYS/CPU or the /SYS/Memory namespace, and view individual component information:

a. To view the /SYS/CPU namespace:

–> cd /SYS/CPU –> show

Executing the show command returns the following:

/SYS/CPU Targets: CPU0 CPU1 CPU2 CPU3

Properties:

Target Commands: show cd

Navigate to one of the CPU namespaces and view properties for that namespace:

–> cd CPU0 –> show

/SYS/CPU/CPU0 Targets:

Properties: Designation = CPU 0 Manufacturer = Intel Name = Tigerton Speed = 2933MHz Status = enabled

Target Commands: show

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b. To view the /SYS/Memory namespace:

–> cd /SYS/Memory –> show

Executing the show command returns the following:

/SYS/Memory Targets: DIMM_A0 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_A3 DIMM_A4 DIMM_A5 DIMM_B0 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B3 DIMM_B4 DIMM_B5 DIMM_C0 DIMM_C1 DIMM_C2 DIMM_C3 DIMM_C4 DIMM_C5 DIMM_D0 DIMM_D1 DIMM_D2 DIMM_D3 DIMM_D4 DIMM_D5

Properties:

Target Commands: show cd

Navigate to one of the DIMM namespaces:

–> cd DIMM_A0

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–> show

/SYS/Memory/DIMM_A0 Targets:

Properties: Designation = DIMM_A0 Type = FBDIMM Size = 2048MB Speed = 667MHz Status = ok

Target Commands: show

For more information about using the CLI to monitor and manage the server, see Embedded Lights Out Manager Administration Guide.

▼ To Monitor System Components Using the ILOM

CLI

1. Log in to the CLI, as described in the Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager 2.0 User’s

Guide.

The CLI prompt appears: –>

2. Navigate to either the /SP/faultmgmt or the /SYS namespace for the server

module using one of the following commands:

–> cd /SP/faultmgmt on ILOM 2.0

–> cd /SP/alertmgmt on ILOM 3.0

–> cd /SYS

See the corresponding ILOM documentation collection for additional information.

3.2 Servicing the Server Module

This section contains preparatory service procedures and other information, including a list of required tools and supplies, and information about obtaining up-to-date supported components and part numbers.

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3.2.1 Tools and Supplies Needed

The server can be serviced with the following items:

■ No. 2 Phillips screwdriver

■ Adjustable-setting torque driver (5–20 in-lbs)

■ Antistatic wrist strap

■ A non-conducting pointed object, such as a stylus, to press the recessed Power

button

3.2.2 Components and Part Numbers

Supported components and part numbers are subject to change over time. For the most up-to-date list, go to:

http://sunsolve.sun.com/handbook_pub/Systems/

Click the name and model of your server, and click then Full Components List for the list of components and part numbers.

3.2.3 Preparing the Server Module for Service

The following basic procedures describe how to prepare the server module for service. The procedures describe how to safely remove the server module from the chassis and how to remove the top cover. These procedures are referenced throughout this manual:

■ “To Remove the Server Module From the Chassis” on page 3-13

■ “To Remove the Main Cover” on page 3-15

■ “To Insert the Server Module” on page 3-15

▼ To Remove the Server Module From the Chassis

To replace components or access the Remind button, you need to remove the server module from the chassis.

1. Place the server in standby power mode. See Chapter 2 for information about

powering the server on and off.

When the server is in standby power mode, the Power/OK LED on the front panel begins blinking.

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2. Remove the server module from the chassis. See FIGURE 3-3.

a. Squeeze and hold green ejector buttons.

b. Open the ejector levers by rotating the ejector arms away from the server

module.

This action unseats the server module from the chassis connector.

c. Pull the server module out of the chassis by the ejector levers until you are

able to grasp the module with both hands to pull it out of the chassis.

FIGURE 3-3 Removing a Server Module

Caution – Do not operate the system with empty slots. Always insert a filler into an

empty slot to reduce the possibility of module shutdown.

3. Set the server module on an antistatic surface.

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Caution – Damage to system components can occur through improper handling.

Observe the proper ESD precautions when handling the CPU. Wear a securely grounded ESD wrist strap. Handle components by the edges only. Do not touch metal contacts.

▼ To Remove the Main Cover

1. Press down on the cover release button and, using the indent for leverage, slide

the main cover toward the rear of the chassis approximately 0.5 inch (12 mm). See

FIGURE 3-4.

2. Grasp the cover by its rear edge and lift it straight up from the chassis.

FIGURE 3-4 Removing the Main Cover

▼ To Insert the Server Module

1. Locate the desired slot in the chassis.

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2. Remove the filler panel.

Pull the lever out and eject the filler panel.

Do not discard the filler panel.

Caution – Do not operate the system with empty slots. Always insert a filler panel

into an empty slot to reduce the possibility of module shutdown.

3. Position the server module vertically so that the ejectors are on the right.

The following illustrations show the server module being inserted into the Sun Blade 6000 modular system; your chassis might differ. See

FIGURE 3-5 Inserting the server module.

FIGURE 3-5, box 1 in [1].

4. Push the server module into the slot until the server module stops.

FIGURE 3-5 [2].

See

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5. Rotate the ejectors down until they snap into place.

The server module is now flush with the chassis, and the ejectors are locked. See

FIGURE 3-5 boxes 3 and 4 in [3,4].

If the chassis is powered on, the server module comes up to standby power. The green OK LED on the front panel blinks.

■ With ELOM and ILOM 2.0, the blue OK to Remove LED remains on.

■ With ILOM 3.0, the blue OK to Remove LED remains off.

3.3 Troubleshooting Server Issues

You can use the external front panel Service Action Required LED to monitor the status of the server (for location, see server is in need of maintenance.

▼ To Troubleshoot Server Issues

FIGURE 3-1). When the LED is on or blinking, the

1. Place the server in standby mode.

The Power/OK LED blinks when the server is in standby mode.

2. Choose one of the following methods to troubleshoot the issue:

■ Use the ELOM web interface: See Section 3.1.2, “Monitoring the System and

Components Using the SP Web Interface” on page 3-5.

■ Use the ELOM CLI: See Section 3.1.3, “Monitoring System Components Using

the SP CLI” on page 3-9.

■ Use the internal Fault Indicator LEDs: See the next section, Troubleshooting

Using the Internal Fault Indicator LEDs.

3.3.1 Troubleshooting Using the Internal Fault Indicator LEDs

The Sun Blade X6450 server module has internal Fault Indicator LEDs for each DIMM slot and each CPU. When the external front panel Service Action Required LED is on or blinking, you can eject the server module from the chassis, remove the cover, and press the internal Remind button to blink the internal Fault Indicator LED for the failed component(s). This allows you to identify the specific CPU or DIMM that is in a fault state.

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Note – The internal fault indicator system is powered by a capacitor. Therefore, once

you remove the server module from the chassis, the server module has a limited operational timeframe.

▼ To Troubleshoot Using the Internal Fault

Indicator LEDs

1. Place the server in standby power mode.

The Power/OK LED blinks when the server is in standby mode.

2. Remove the server from the chassis (see “To Remove the Server Module From the

Chassis” on page 3-13).

Set the server on an anti-static surface.

3. Remove the top cover of the server module (see “To Remove the Main Cover” on

page 3-15).

4. Locate the blue Remind button on the motherboard (see

5. Press the Remind button.

If a DIMM or CPU has a fault, its LED will blink. See the internal Fault Indicator LEDs. Each LED has two states: blinking or off (see

TABLE 3-7).

FIGURE 3-6).

FIGURE 3-6 for the location of

Note – The Remind button charging circuitry can maintain operation for 30 - 45

minutes. To recharge the circuit, insert the server module in the chassis for approximately 5 minutes.

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FIGURE 3-6 CPU and DIMM Fault Reminder LEDs

DIMM Fault LEDs (24)

CPU Fault LEDs (4)

Fault Remind Button

TABLE 3-7 Internal LED Functions

LED Name Description

DIMM Fault LED This LED has two states:

• Off: DIMM is operating properly.

• Blinking (amber): The system has detected a fault with the DIMM.

CPU Fault LED This LED has two states:

• Off: CPU is operating properly.

• Blinking (amber): The system has detected a fault with the CPU

6. If necessary, see the following removal and replacement procedure for the CPU or DIMM:

■ Section 3.4.3, “Replacing DIMMs (CRU)” on page 3-24

■ Section 3.4.4, “Replacing a CPU and Heatsink (FRU)” on page 3-28

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3.4 Replaceable Component Procedures

FIGURE 1-2 in Chapter 1 shows the locations of the replaceable components that are

documented in this chapter.

Note – Some of the procedures in this section are for customer-replaceable units

(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 the following component replacement procedures:

■ Section 3.4.1, “Replacing the System Battery (CRU)” on page 3-21 (CRU)

■ Section 3.4.2, “Replacing the Compact Flash Card (CRU)” on page 3-22 (CRU)

■ Section 3.4.3, “Replacing DIMMs (CRU)” on page 3-24 (CRU)

■ Section 3.4.4, “Replacing a CPU and Heatsink (FRU)” on page 3-28 (FRU)

■ Section 3.4.5, “Installing and Removing a RAID Expansion Module” on page 3-32

(FRU)

■ Section 3.4.6, “Installing and Replacing a Fabric Expansion Module” on page 3-40

■ Section 3.4.7, “Installing or Replacing an Optional Solid-State Drive (SSD) (FRU)”

on page 3-44

■ Section 3.4.8, “Replacing the Motherboard (FRU)” on page 3-50

Caution – Before handling components, attach an ESD wrist strap to the grounding

post that is built into the rear of the chassis. The system’s printed circuit boards contain components that are extremely sensitive to static electricity.

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3.4.1 Replacing the System Battery (CRU)

The system battery is a customer replaceable unit (CRU). It is located on the motherboard. If an optional RAID Expansion Module is installed, you must remove the card to access the battery.

▼ To Replace the System Battery

1. Power off the server module, and remove the server module from the chassis (see “To Remove the Server Module From the Chassis” on page 3-13).

Caution – Possible chassis shutdown. Do not operate the system with empty slots.

Always insert a filler into an empty slot to reduce the possibility of module shutdown.

2. Remove the main cover as described in “To Remove the Main Cover” on

page 3-15.

3. If a RAID expansion module (REM) card is present, remove the card (see “To

Remove a RAID Expansion Module” on page 3-38).

The system battery is located on the motherboard (see

4. Remove the battery by gently pulling the clip away from the edge of the battery and lifting the battery straight up. See

FIGURE 3-7.

FIGURE 3-7).

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FIGURE 3-7 Removing the Battery

5. To install the battery, reverse Step 1 through Step 4.

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, faces upward.

6. Install the server module cover, and insert the server module into the chassis (see Section 3.2.3, “Preparing the Server Module for Service” on page 3-13).

3.4.2 Replacing the Compact Flash Card (CRU)

The compact flash card is located on the motherboard and accessible from the rear of the server module.

▼ To Replace the Compact Flash Card

1. If necessary, back up any data that is contained on the compact flash (CF) card.

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2. Power off the server and remove the server module from the chassis as described in “To Remove the Server Module From the Chassis” on page 3-13.

Caution – Possible chassis shutdown. Do not operate the system with empty slots.

Always insert a filler into an empty slot to reduce the possibility of module shutdown.

3. Remove the main cover as described in “To Remove the Main Cover” on

page 3-15.

4. Locate the CF card under the RAID Expansion Module at the back of the server module (see

FIGURE 3-8).

Your server module might not have a RAID Expansion Module.

Note – If the optional RAID Expansion Module is installed, you do not need to

remove the RAID Expansion Module to remove the CF card.

FIGURE 3-8 Replacing the Compact Flash

5. Grasp the card, push down slightly, and pull card out.

Installation is the reverse of this procedure.

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3.4.3 Replacing DIMMs (CRU)

This section describes how to replace DIMMs. It provides the rules for populating DIMM slots.

Before You Begin

■ For troubleshooting information, see Section 3.3, “Troubleshooting Server Issues”

on page 3-17.

3.4.3.1 DIMM Population Rules

The DIMM population rules for the server module are listed here:

■ The server module can support a maximum of 24 DIMMs.

■ DIMM slots are paired.

■ DIMMs must be installed in pairs.

■ The slots for the first two pairs are blue; all others are black. For example, pairs A0

and B0 are blue, and pairs C0 and D0 are blue.

■ The two DIMMs within each pair must be identical (same manufacturer, size, and

speed).

TABLE 3-8 shows the population rules based on the number of DIMMs.

TABLE 3-8 DIMM Slots and Locations

Number

of DIMMs

Slot Location

Number

of DIMMs

Slot Location

2 A0, B0 14 All of the above, plus: A3, B3

4 All of the above, plus: C0, D0 16 All of the above, plus: C3, D3

6 All of the above, plus: A1, B1 18 All of the above, plus: A4, B4

8 All of the above, plus: C1, D1 20 All of the above, plus: C4, D4

10 All of the above, plus: A2, B2 22 All of the above, plus: A5, B5

12 All of the above, plus: C2, D2 24 All of the above, plus: C5, D5

FIGURE 3-9 shows the DIMM numbering and positions

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FIGURE 3-9 DIMM Numbering and Position

▼ To Replace a DIMM

1. Power off the server and remove the server module from the chassis as described in “To Remove the Server Module From the Chassis” on page 3-13.

Caution – Possible chassis shutdown. Do not operate the system with empty slots.

Always insert a filler into an empty slot to reduce the possibility of module shutdown.

2. Remove the main cover as described in “To Remove the Main Cover” on

page 3-15.

3. Press the Remind button on the motherboard to blink the LED for the DIMMs that have failed (for the location of the Remind button, see

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FIGURE 3-6).

4. Locate the DIMM slot on the motherboard.

A lit LED next to a DIMM slot indicates a faulty DIMM:

If the... Then...

LED is off. The DIMM is operating properly.

LED is blinking (amber). The DIMM is faulty and should be replaced.

Before continuing to the next step, review the guidelines in Section 3.4.3.1, “DIMM

Population Rules” on page 3-24.

5. To remove a DIMM:

a. Rotate both DIMM slot ejectors outward as far as they will go.

This action partially ejects the DIMM from the slot.

b. Carefully lift the DIMM straight up to remove it from the slot (see

FIGURE 3-10).

FIGURE 3-10 Removing a DIMM

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