Sun Fire™ X2100 Server User Guide Sun Microsystems, Inc. www.sun.com Part No. 819-3721-13 April 2007, Revision A Submit comments about this document at: http://www.sun.
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Contents Preface 1. ix Introduction to the Sun Fire X2100 Server 1.1 Features 1.2 Operating System and Software 1.2.1 1.3 1.4 1.5 2. 1–1 1–2 1–3 Operating System Software 1–3 1.2.1.1 Preinstalled Software 1.2.1.2 Supported Operating Systems 1.2.2 Supplemental CD Software 1.2.3 System Management 1–4 Hardware System Overview 1–5 1.3.1 Front and Rear Panels 1.3.2 Internal Components 1–3 1–4 1–5 1–7 Powering the Server On and Off 1–8 1.4.1 Powering On the Server 1–8 1.4.
3. 2.1 Troubleshooting Overview 2.2 Visual Inspection Performing an External Visual Inspection 2–3 2.2.2 Performing an Internal Visual Inspection 2–3 2.3 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.4 Technical Assistance Diagnostics 2–4 2–7 3–1 3.1 PC-Check Diagnostics Overview 3.2 System Information Menu 3.3 Advanced Diagnostics Tests Immediate Burn-in Testing 3.5 Deferred Burn-in Testing 3.6 Create Diagnostic Partition 3–2 3–3 Hard Disk Testing 3.4 3–4 3–6 3–7 3–9 3–10 3.6.
4.2 Installation Precautions 4–2 4.2.1 ESD Precautions 4–2 4.2.2 Preinstallation Instructions 4.2.3 Postinstallation Instructions 4–2 4–3 4.3 Powering Off the Server and Removing the Cover 4.4 Locations of Server Components 4.5 Customer-Replaceable-Unit Replacement Procedures 4.5.1 4.5.2 I/O Board 4.5.4 4.5.5 4.5.6 4.5.7 4–5 4.5.1.1 Removing an I/O Board 4.5.1.2 Installing an I/O Board SMDC Service Processor 4–7 4–8 4–9 4.5.2.1 Removing the SMDC 4.5.2.
4.5.7.2 4.5.8 4.5.9 4.5.10 4.5.11 4.5.12 Installing a Power Supply Cooling Fans 4–27 4.5.8.1 Removing the Fans 4.5.8.2 Installing the Fans Dual Inline Memory Modules 4–27 4–28 4–30 4.5.9.1 DIMM Population Rules 4–30 4.5.9.2 Detecting Faulty DIMMs 4–31 4.5.9.3 Removing a DIMM 4.5.9.4 Installing a DIMM CMOS Data 4–31 4–33 4–34 4.5.10.1 Clearing CMOS Using the Clear CMOS Jumper 4.5.10.2 Clearing the CMOS by Removing the System Battery 4–35 System Battery 4–36 4.5.11.
C. Using the Optional Service Processor C.1 Service Processor Overview C.2 Util. exe Utility C.3 C–1 C–1 C–2 C.2.1 Using the util.exe Command Line Options C.2.2 Using the util.exe GUI C–4 C.2.2.1 Flash Firmware C–4 C.2.2.2 Lan Config C.2.2.3 Setting User Names and Passwords C.2.2.4 Setting PEF C–3 C–4 C–5 C–5 Setting up the SMDC for IPMItool v1.8.5 C–6 C.3.1 Setting Up the SMDC Using IPMItool C.3.2 Setting Up the System BIOS C.3.3 Setting Up on Solaris C.3.
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Preface The Sun Fire X2100 Server User Guide provides a detailed description of the hardware and software applications that support the Sun Fire X2100 Server. This book is intended for system administrators, network administrators, and service technicians who have an understanding of server hardware and software. Before You Read This Book Chapter 1 Contains an overview of the Sun Fire X2100 Server. Chapter 2 Contains information about troubleshooting the server.
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CHAPTER 1 Introduction to the Sun Fire X2100 Server This chapter provides an overview of the Sun Fire™ X2100 Server, as well as poweron and power-off procedures and information about installing components. The following sections are included in this chapter: ■ Section 1.1, “Features” on page 1-2 ■ Section 1.2, “Operating System and Software” on page 1-3 ■ Section 1.3, “Hardware System Overview” on page 1-5 ■ Section 1.4, “Powering the Server On and Off” on page 1-8 ■ Section 1.
1.1 Features TABLE 1-1 shows the system’s key components. TABLE 1-1 1-2 Sun Fire X2100 Server Features Component Description CPU • One single- or dual-core AMD Operton processor • Processor frequencies: 2.2 GHz and faster • Up to 1 MB level 2 cache Memory • Four DIMM slots • Each DIMM socket supports 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB DDR1 400 SDRAM (3.05 cm max.
1.2 Operating System and Software 1.2.1 Operating System Software 1.2.1.1 Preinstalled Software Your Sun Fire X2100 Server has the Solaris™ 10 Operating System (OS) and Sun Java™ Enterprise System (Java ES) installed if the server has at least one hard drive. For information on configuring the preinstalled Solaris 10 OS for the Sun Fire X2100 Server, refer to the Sun Fire X2100 Server Getting Started Guide, 819-3720.
Sun sells Red Hat Enterprise Linux versions 3 and 4, and SUSE Linux Enterprise System 9, at the following URL: http://wwws.sun.com/software/linux/index.html Instructions for installing these operating systems are available in the media sets that come with the operating system software. After installing the operating system, refer to the Sun Fire X2100 Server Getting Started Guide, 819-3720, for further information on updates and drivers that need to be installed. 1.2.
1.3 Hardware System Overview The following sections describe the hardware orientation and features of your Sun Fire X2100 Server. 1.3.1 Front and Rear Panels FIGURE 1-1 illustrates the front panel of the Sun Fire X2100 Server.
FIGURE 1-2 depicts the rear panel of the Sun Fire X2100 Server.
1.3.2 Internal Components FIGURE 1-3 shows the locations of the components inside the Sun Fire X2100 Server.
1.4 Powering the Server On and Off 1.4.1 Powering On the Server After making sure that you have set up the system properly and connected all the required cables as shown in the Sun Fire X2100 Server Getting Started Guide, 819-3720, you can power on your system. Tip – If you are installing optional internal components such as additional memory DIMMs, PCI cards, optical drives, or hard drives, install those components before you power on the server. See Chapter 4 for removal and replacement procedures.
1.4.2 Powering Off the Server 1. Save your data and close any open applications. 2. Read all of the following power-off options before powering off the server: ■ Power off the server by using the operating system shutdown command or menu option. In most cases, this option powers off the operating system, then turns off the power to the server.
1.5 Customer-Orderable Components You can order additional components and replacement parts for the Sun Fire X2100 Server. Contact your local Sun sales representative for more information. For the most upto-date component information, see the components list on the following web site: http://sunsolve.sun.
CHAPTER 2 Troubleshooting This chapter contains information on troubleshooting procedures, power-on self-test (POST) codes and technical support contacts. This chapter includes the following sections: ■ Section 2.1, “Troubleshooting Overview” on page 2-2 ■ Section 2.2, “Visual Inspection” on page 2-2 ■ Section 2.3, “Troubleshooting Procedures” on page 2-4 ■ Section 2.
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2.2.1 Performing an External Visual Inspection 1. Turn off the system and any attached peripherals. 2. Verify that all power cables are properly connected to the system box, the monitor, and the peripherals. 3. Inspect connections to any attached devices, including network cables, keyboard, monitor, and mouse, as well as any devices attached to the serial port. 2.2.2 Performing an Internal Visual Inspection 1. Shut down the operating system, if necessary. 2.
2.3 Troubleshooting Procedures TABLE 2-1 lists problems that might arise as you use your server. Possible solutions are listed for each problem. If the solutions listed here do not fix the problem, run the appropriate diagnostic test (see Chapter 3). TABLE 2-1 2-4 Troubleshooting Procedures Problem Possible solution Server does not power on when you press the front panel power button.
TABLE 2-1 Troubleshooting Procedures (Continued) Problem Possible solution System cannot read the disk information. Do the following: 1. Turn off the server by pressing the Power button. 2. Check to make sure that the power and data cables are connected to the disk drive and that the pins in the cable and connector are not bent. 3. Turn on the server. System cannot read the CD information.
TABLE 2-1 2-6 Troubleshooting Procedures (Continued) Problem Possible solution No video is displayed on the monitor screen. Check the following: • Is the cable connected to the video connector? • Is the monitor power cord connected to the power outlet? • Does the wall outlet have power? Test it by connecting another device. • Is the video card seated correctly in its connector? • Are the internal cables properly connected to the video card? • Does the monitor work when connected to another system.
2.4 Technical Assistance If the troubleshooting procedures in this chapter fail to solve your problem, see TABLE 2-2, which lists the Sun web sites and telephone numbers for additional technical support. TABLE 2-2 Sun Web Sites and Telephone Numbers Server Documents and Support Resources URL or Telephone Number PDF files for all the current Sun Fire X2100 Server documents. http://www.docs.sun.com/documentation/ Solaris and other software documents. This web site has full search capabilities.
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CHAPTER 3 Diagnostics This chapter provides information on Pc-Check, the diagnostic utility that is packaged with your system. You can find Pc-Check on the Sun Fire X2100 Server Supplemental CDs. Diagnostic output is accessible on systems that are running supported Linux or Solaris operating systems. If you are having specific problems with your system, use the Pc-Check Diagnostics software to diagnose and resolve these issues.
3.1 PC-Check Diagnostics Overview Sun Fire X2100 Server diagnostics are in the DOS-based Pc-Check utility. You can execute Pc-Check from the Sun Fire X2100 Server Supplemental CD only. Pc-Check detects and tests all motherboard components, ports, and slots.
3.2 System Information Menu TABLE 3-1 describes each option in the System Information menu. TABLE 3-1 System Information Menu Options Option Description System Overview Includes basic information about your system, motherboard, BIOS, processor, memory cache, drives, video, modem, network, buses, and ports. Hardware ID Image Menu Enables you to create a document showing information about your system, including comparisons between the updates and the newest versions of your system.
TABLE 3-1 3.3 System Information Menu Options (Continued) Option Description CPU Frequency Monitor Tests the processor speed. CMOS RAM Utilities Shows the CMOS settings of the system. SCSI Utilities Not applicable for the Sun Fire X2100 Server. Text File Editor Opens a file editor. Start-Up Options Enables you to set up options for diagnostics testing. Advanced Diagnostics Tests TABLE 3-2 gives the name and a brief description of each option in the Advanced Diagnostics Tests menu.
TABLE 3-2 Advanced Diagnostics Menu Options (Continued) Option Description Serial Ports Displays information about the serial port, and includes a Serial Ports Tests menu to test serial ports on the system. Parallel Ports Not applicable for the Sun Fire X2100 Server. Modems Not applicable for the Sun Fire X2100 Server. ATA Displays the ATA test menu. USB Displays information about the USB devices on the system, and includes a USB Tests menu to test the USB.
3.3.1 Hard Disk Testing To test the hard disk: 1. From the main menu, select Advanced Diagnostics Tests. 2. From the Advanced Diagnostics menu, select Hard Disks. 3. From the Select Drive menu, select the hard disk you are testing. The Hard Disk Diagnostics window opens, and displays the information for the hard disk you are testing and the Hard Disk Tests menu.
■ Check SMART First SMART stands for Smart Monitoring Analysis Reporting Test. ■ HPA Protection HPA stands for Host Protected Area. ■ 3.4 Exit Immediate Burn-in Testing The Immediate Burn-In Testing option enables you to run burn-in test scripts on your server. Three scripts have already been created for testing your system: ■ quick.tst – This script performs a nondetailed test of all hardware components, including those components that require user input, as well as a more in-depth memory test.
When you select the Immediate Burn-in Testing menu option, the Continuous Burnin Testing window is displayed. The screen includes the list of options shown in TABLE 3-3 for running the tests. When a quick.tst, noinput.tst, or full.tst script is loaded, the defaults indicated in the third column are automatically loaded. TABLE 3-3 3-8 Continuous Burn-in Testing Options Option Default – General Default Using quick.tst, noinput.tst, or full.
To load one of the scripts available to test the devices on your system, do the following: ● From the main menu, select Immediate Burn-in Testing. The top portion of the window lists the options described in TABLE 3-3, and the bottom portion of the window lists the following Burn-in menu options: ■ Load Burn-in Script Enter one of the following: ■ quick.tst, noinput.tst, or full.tst ■ If you have created and saved your own script, enter d:\testname.
■ Save Burn-in Script To save a burn-in script that you have created, enter d:\testname.tst Where testname is the name of the script that you have created. ■ Change Options Opens the Burn-in Options menu, which enables you to modify the various options listed in TABLE 3-3 for the currently loaded test script. ■ Select Tests Opens a listing of all of the possible types of tests available for you to run for the currently loaded test script. 3.
3.6.1 Removing Existing Partitions From a Hard Disk The Create Diagnostic Partition option creates a diagnostic partition on a hard disk only if that hard disk is completely free of any partitions. You need to delete any existing partitions from a hard disk if you plan to use the hard disk to create a diagnostic partition on it. Caution – Removing all hard disk partitions destroys all data on the disk.
3.6.2 Adding a Diagnostic Partition to the First Bootable Disk Pc-Check can view only the first or second hard disk on the system from the boot loader. The software automatically installs the diagnostic partition on the first bootable disk. To add the diagnostic partition on the first bootable disk: 1. Insert the Supplemental CD into the DVD tray. 2. Reboot the server. 3. At the Supplemental CD main menu, type 1 to run Hardware Diagnostics. 4. From the main menu, select Create Diagnostic Partition.
1. Insert the Supplemental CD into the DVD tray. 2. Reboot the server. 3. From the Supplemental CD main menu, select 1 to run the Hardware Diagnostics software. 4. From the Hardware Diagnostics main menu, select Immediate Burn-In Testing. 5. Select Load Burn-in Script. 6. Type noinput.tst and press Enter. If you are using a test you have created yourself, you need to enter d:\testname.tst into the Load Burn-in Script field, where testname is the name of the test you have created. 7.
4. Determine if your diagnostic partition has been configured to be mounted by typing the following command: # ls /diagpart ■ If this command fails to list the log files created by the hardware diagnostics software, then the operating system has never been configured to mount the diagnostic partition. Continue to Step 5. ■ If this command succeeds in listing the log files created by the hardware diagnostics software, then the operating system has already been configured to mount the diagnostic partition.
1. Remove the Supplemental CD from the DVD tray. 2. Reboot the machine and start the Solaris 10 Operating System. 3. Become root (superuser). 4. Type the following command to determine if your diagnostic partition has been configured to be mounted: # ls /diagpart ■ If this command fails to list the log files created by the hardware diagnostics software then the operating system has never been configured to mount the diagnostic partition. Continue to Step 5.
The only way to retrieve the contents (log files) on the diagnostic partition is to attach a USB diskette drive to the Sun Fire X2100 Server and complete the following procedure: 1. Connect the USB diskette drive to any USB port on the Sun Fire X2100 Server. 2. Insert the Supplemental CD into the DVD tray. 3. Reboot the server. 4. At the Supplemental CD main menu, type 3 to exit to DOS. 5. Type the following at the DOS command prompt: C:> d: 6. Copy the log file to the diskette.
■ Input Device This section displays the results of the following tests conducted on the input device, or keyboard: Verify Device, Keyboard Repeat, and Keyboard LEDs. ■ Mouse This section displays the results of the following tests conducted on the mouse: Buttons, Ballistics, Text Mode Positioning, Text Mode Area Redefine, Graphics Mode Positions, Graphics Area Redefine, and Graphics Cursor Redefine.
3.9 About Pc-Check The About Pc-Check window includes general information about Pc-Check software, including resident and nonresident components, such as mouse devices. 3.10 Exit to DOS You use the Exit to DOS option to Pc-Check and return to the DOS prompt.
CHAPTER 4 Maintaining the Sun Fire X2100 Server This chapter describes how to add, replace and configure components in the Sun Fire X2100 Server server. This chapter contains the following sections: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Section 4.1, Section 4.2, Section 4.3, Section 4.4, Section 4.
4.2 Installation Precautions Before removing the system’s top cover, read the following sections. These sections contain important ESD precautions, along with preinstallation and postinstallation instructions. 4.2.1 ESD Precautions Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor, disk drives, expansion boards, and other components. Always observe the following precautions before you install a system component: 4.2.
4.2.3 Postinstallation Instructions Perform the following steps after installing a server component: 1. Ensure that all of the components are installed as described in the step-by-step instructions. See Section 4.5, “Customer-Replaceable-Unit Replacement Procedures” on page 4-6. 2. Install any PCI-Express (PCIe) cards or peripherals that you had previously removed. See Section 4.5, “Customer-Replaceable-Unit Replacement Procedures” on page 4-6. 3. Install the cover. See Section 4.
Caution – The printed circuit boards and hard disk drives contain components that are extremely sensitive to static electricity. 6. Before handling components, attach a wrist strap to a chassis ground (any unpainted metal surface). 7. Loosen the two captive screws securing the cover to the chassis (see FIGURE 4-1). 8. Pull the cover slightly toward the back of the server, and then straight up to remove it. 9. Lift the cover and remove it.
4.4 Locations of Server Components Refer to FIGURE 4-2 to locate components before performing the remove and replace procedures.
4.5 Customer-Replaceable-Unit Replacement Procedures The following components are customer-replaceable units (CRUs) and procedures: ■ I/O board (see Section 4.5.1, “I/O Board” on page 4-7) ■ SMDC (see Section 4.5.2, “SMDC Service Processor” on page 4-9) ■ PCIe cards and risers (see Section 4.5.3, “PCIe Card” on page 4-12) ■ SATA hard disk drives and carriers (see Section 4.5.4, “SATA Hard Disk Drive and Carrier” on page 4-15) ■ SATA backplane (see Section 4.5.
4.5.1 I/O Board The following procedure describes how to remove and replace an IO board. 4.5.1.1 Removing an I/O Board Follow these steps to remove the I/O board: 1. Power off the server and any attached peripherals, and disconnect the power cord for the server. Refer to Section 4.3, “Powering Off the Server and Removing the Cover” on page 4-3. 2. Remove all cables connected to the I/O board. 3. Remove the screw securing the I/O board to the DVD cage.
4. Lift the I/O board away from the front panel to free it from the guideposts on the DVD cage. 4.5.1.2 Installing an I/O Board Follow these steps to install the I/O board: 1. Position the I/O board on top of the DVD cage so that it fits into the I/O board guideposts. FIGURE 4-4 Installing the I/O Board 2. Fasten the screw to secure the I/O board to the drive cage. 3. Connect the cables. 4. Before installing the cover on the server, check the routing of all cables for obstructions.
4.5.2 SMDC Service Processor The following procedure describes how to remove and install the optional service processor (SP), the M3290 Service Management Daughter Card (SMDC). For more information on the SMDC and its setup, see Appendix C. 4.5.2.1 Removing the SMDC If you are installing an SMDC card for the first time, skip this section and go to Section 4.5.2.2, “Installing the SMDC Card” on page 4-10. 1. Unfasten the four screws securing the SP card to the DVD drive cage.
4.5.2.2 Installing the SMDC Card This procedure describes how to install the SMDC service processor. Note – If you are installing the SMDC for the first time, you will need the Sun Fire X2100 Server Supplemental CD to complete the installation. Additionally, refer to Appendix C for more information and requirements related to installing and using the SMDC service processor. 1. Position the SP card over the four holes on top of the DVD drive cage. 2.
3. Connect the data cable to the back of the SP card. FIGURE 4-7 Connecting the Cable to the SP Card Flashing the BIOS After installing the optional SMDC service processor, you need to manually flash the BIOS to rebuild the dmi table. To manually flash the BIOS, do the following: Note – For known issues and late-breaking information on BIOS, hardware, and software, see the latest release of The Sun Fire X2100 Server Release Notes, 819-3722. at the following URL: http://www.sun.
4.5.3 PCIe Card The following procedure describes how to add or replace a PCIe card. 4.5.3.1 Removing the PCIe Card and Riser Follow these steps to remove the PCIe card and riser: 1. Power off the system and remove the cover as described in Section 4.3, “Powering Off the Server and Removing the Cover” on page 4-3. 2. Loosen the captive screw holding the PCIe card riser assembly. FIGURE 4-8 Removing the PCIe Card Riser Assembly 3. Pull the assembly upward and out of the chassis.
4. Unscrew the PCIe card and remove the card from the PCIe card riser assembly connector.
4.5.3.2 Installing the PCIe Card and Riser Follow these steps to install the PCIe card and riser: 1. Install the new PCIe card in the riser assembly and fasten the screw to secure it.
2. Install the riser and card in the connector on the motherboard. FIGURE 4-11 Installing the PCIe Card Riser Assembly 3. Tighten the captive screw to secure the riser card to the chassis. 4. Check the routing of all cables for obstructions, and then install the cover. 4.5.4 SATA Hard Disk Drive and Carrier The following procedure describes how to remove and replace a SATA hard disk drive (HDD) and carrier.
4.5.4.1 Removing an HDD and Carrier Follow these steps to remove the HDD and carrier: 1. If you are not using an integrated-mirroring configuration, you must power off the server before removing an HDD; it is not necessary to remove the cover. Power off the system as described in Section 4.3, “Powering Off the Server and Removing the Cover” on page 4-3. If you are using an IM configuration, start with Step 2. 2. Squeeze the release latch and carefully swing the arm to the left as far as it will go.
3. Grasp the carrier bezel with both hands and carefully pull the carrier out of the drive bay. Note – Avoid using the arm to remove the carrier. 4. Reinsert the HDD and carrier into the server as described in Section 4.5.4.2, “Installing an HDD and Carrier” on page 4-17. 4.5.4.2 Installing an HDD and Carrier Follow these steps to install the HDD and carrier: 1. Squeeze the release latch and carefully swing the arm to the left as far as it will go.
2. Grasping the body of the drive in both hands, carefully guide the connector end of the carrier into the drive bay, sliding the carrier into the bay until the arm engages and partially closes itself. 3. Push the arm forward and latch it to lock the carrier in place. 4.5.5 SATA Backplane The following procedure describes how to replace the SATA backplane. 4.5.5.1 Removing the SATA Backplane Follow these steps to remove the SATA backplane: 1.
4. Unfasten the eight screws that secure the backplane to the chassis. FIGURE 4-14 Removing the SATA Backplane 5. Lift the SATA backplane out of the chassis (see FIGURE 4-14). Caution – Ensure that the fan wires are not pinched when you install the backplane.
4.5.5.2 Installing the SATA Backplane Follow these steps to install the SATA backplane: 1. Place the new SATA backplane in the chassis. FIGURE 4-15 Installing the SATA Backplane 2. Fasten the screws that secure the backplane to the chassis. 3. Reconnect the power, SATA, fan, and DVD and IDE cables to the SATA backplane.
FIGURE 4-16 Server Internal Cable Routing 4. Check the routing of all cables for obstructions, and then install the cover. 5. Install the hard drives. (See Section 4.5.4, “SATA Hard Disk Drive and Carrier” on page 4-15).
4.5.6 DVD Drive Assembly The following procedure describes how to replace the DVD drive assembly. If you are not replacing a DVD drive, go straight to Section 4.5.6.2, “Installing the DVD Drive Assembly” on page 4-23. 4.5.6.1 Removing the DVD Drive Assembly Follow these steps to remove the DVD drive assembly: 1. Power off the system and remove the cover as described in Section 4.3, “Powering Off the Server and Removing the Cover” on page 4-3. 2. Unfasten the drive ribbon cable from the SATA backplane.
3. Pull the latch on the back of the DVD drive case away from the drive bay, until the DVD drive springs forward out of the chassis. 4. Pull the DVD drive out the front of the chassis. Caution – Move the assembly by grasping it by its sides. Do not push on the DVD-ROM tray. 4.5.6.2 Installing the DVD Drive Assembly Follow these steps to install the DVD drive assembly: 1. (If necessary) remove the filler panel in front of the DVD drive slot on the front panel. 2.
FIGURE 4-19 Installing the DVD Drive Cable 5. Check the routing of all cables for obstructions, and then install the cover.
4.5.7 Power Supply The following procedure describes how to replace the power supply. 4.5.7.1 Removing a Power Supply Follow these steps to remove the power supply: 1. Power off the system and remove the cover as described in Section 4.3, “Powering Off the Server and Removing the Cover” on page 4-3. 2. Disconnect the three power-supply cables from the motherboard (see FIGURE 4-20). 3. Unfasten the screw securing the power supply to the chassis and the screw securing the power supply to the back panel.
4. Lift the power supply out of the chassis. 4.5.7.2 Installing a Power Supply Follow these steps to install the power supply: 1. Position the power supply over the chassis power-supply cage. 2. Insert the power supply into the chassis. 3. Fasten the power supply to the chassis and backplane with screws.
4. Connect two of the power supply cables to the motherboard and one cable to the SATA backplane. FIGURE 4-22 Connecting the Power Supply Cables 5. Check the routing of all cables for obstructions, and then install the cover. 4.5.8 Cooling Fans The following procedures describes how to replace a system fan module. 4.5.8.1 Removing the Fans Follow these steps to remove a system fan module: 1. Power off the system and remove the cover as described in Section 4.
FIGURE 4-23 Removing a Fan Module 4. Unplug the fan’s power connector from the SATA backplane (see FIGURE 4-23). Note – Note exactly which motherboard connector to which the fan was connected. If you connect a fan to an incorrect connector, the SP cannot correctly identify a fan failure. 4.5.8.2 Installing the Fans Follow these steps to install a system fan module: 1. Position the fan so that the arrow on top of the fan casing is facing the middle chassis divider. 2.
FIGURE 4-24 Installing a Fan Module 3. Gently push the fan down to secure it to the chassis. 4. Connect the fan connector to the appropriate connector on the SATA backplane. 5. Check the routing of all cables for obstructions, and then install the cover.
4.5.9 Dual Inline Memory Modules This section contains the DIMM population rules for configuring the memory in your Sun Fire X2100 Server: “DIMM Population Rules” on page 30 This section also contains the following procedures: 4.5.9.1 ■ “Detecting Faulty DIMMs” on page 31 ■ “Removing a DIMM” on page 31 ■ “Installing a DIMM” on page 33 DIMM Population Rules The following rules apply when configuring memory in your Sun Fire X2100 Server.
4.5.9.2 Detecting Faulty DIMMs Use the following procedure to determine which DIMM modules are not functioning properly: 1. Boot the machine with the supplemental CD in the disk drive. 2. Run the PC-Check diagnostic tool that comes with the supplemental CD. 3. Select option 1, Hardware Diagnostic Tests. 4. Select Advanced Diagnostic Tests; then select Memory. This shows all the system memory. 5. Ensure that all the memory tests are selected by selecting test set in the memory test menu.
DIMM 4 DIMM 3 DIMM 2 DIMM 1 FIGURE 4-25 DIMM Slot Locations 3. Release the DIMM by simultaneously pressing down on the retaining/ejector levers located at both ends of the DIMM slot (see FIGURE 4-26). This action lifts the DIMM from its slot. Caution – Do not remove the DIMM from the DIMM slot at an angle. This can damage the DIMM, the edge connector. or the slot. Always handle DIMMs along the outside edges. Do not handle DIMMs along the gold edge.
FIGURE 4-26 4.5.9.4 Removing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Follow these steps to install a DIMM: Caution – DIMMs and other components within your Sun Ultra 40 Workstation are extremely sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD can damage DIMMs and other components beyond repair. Use proper ESD grounding techniques when handling DIMMs and other components. Wear an antistatic wrist strap and use an antistatic mat. 1. Refer to “DIMM Population Rules” on page 30 before installing DIMMs. 2.
FIGURE 4-27 Installing a DIMM 4. Using both thumbs, press the DIMM straight down into the DIMM slot until both ejector levers click, locking the DIMM in the DIMM slot. ■ The DIMM must be inserted evenly in the DIMM slot until it locks into place. ■ The DIMM is seated when you hear a click and the DIMM ejector levers are in the vertical position. 5. Check the routing of all cables for obstructions, and then install the cover. 4.5.
4.5.10.1 Clearing CMOS Using the Clear CMOS Jumper This procedure describes how to clear the CMOS using the Clear CMOS jumper (JP2): Caution – Clearing the CMOS causes the server to revert to the factory default BIOS settings, regardless of how the server boot options have been set up using the System Setup Utility or the BIOS setup. Note – The Clear CMOS Jumper function is disabled in BIOS version 1.1.5 (and higher). To clear the CMOS see, Section 4.5.10.
4.5.11 System Battery The system battery is a common CR2032 calculator battery. You might need to replace the system battery if you know it is weak, if the BIOS loses its CMOS settings, or if the time-of-day clock loses time. Caution – Removing the battery causes the server to revert to the factory default BIOS settings, regardless of how the server boot options have been set up using the System Setup Utility or the BIOS setup. Caution – Do not attempt to open or service batteries.
FIGURE 4-28 Removing the System Battery Caution – Do not dispose of the battery with regular waste. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions or contact your local waste-disposal agency for the location of the nearest battery deposit site.
4.5.11.2 Installing the System Battery Follow these steps to install a system battery: 1. Install the system battery into the holder with the side labeled “+” facing up. FIGURE 4-29 Installing the System Battery Note – Replace the battery only with the identical model. 2. Check the routing of all cables for obstructions, and then install the cover.
4.5.12 CPUs The following procedure describes how to replace a CPU. The Sun Fire X2100 Server supports both single- and dual-CPU configurations. Note – The CPU is not a Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU) and should be replaced only by trained field service technicians. 4.5.12.1 Removing a Heatsink and CPU Follow these steps to remove a heatsink and CPU: 1. Power off the system and remove the cover as described in Section 4.3, “Powering Off the Server and Removing the Cover” on page 4-3. 2.
FIGURE 4-31 Removing the Heatsink Caution – The heatsink can become extremely hot. Be sure it has had sufficient time to cool before handling. 4. Twist the heatsink slightly to the right or left to break the seal with the thermal grease. 5. Lift the heatsink away from the CPU. 6. Place the heatsink upside-down on a flat surface to prevent the thermal grease from contaminating other components. 7. Pull the socket release lever up to the fully open, perpendicular position.
FIGURE 4-32 Removing the CPU 8. Lift the CPU out of the socket, leaving the release lever in the open position. Caution – Ensure that the thermal grease from the heatsink does not come into contact with the CPU socket or pins.
4.5.12.2 Installing a CPU and Heatsink The following illustration shows the order of hardware installation for the CPU and heatsink: FIGURE 4-33 Hardware Order for CPU and Heatsink Installation Follow these steps to install a CPU and heatsink: 1. Unpack the new CPU. Caution – Observe the appropriate ESD precautions. 2. Ensure that the socket release lever is in the fully open, perpendicular position (see FIGURE 4-34). 3.
FIGURE 4-34 Installing the CPU 4. Insert the CPU into the socket. Caution – If the CPU is correctly aligned, then you should be able to easily insert the CPU into the socket. If you feel more than minimal resistance, stop and recheck the alignment. Forcing a misaligned CPU into the socket can cause permanent damage. 5. When the CPU is fully seated in the socket, push the socket release lever down until it snaps into place, securing the CPU in the socket. 6. Use the syringe to apply approximately 0.
7. Gently distribute the thermal grease and remove any excess so that only an extremely thin, uniform layer remains. If any voids or crevices appear that could lead to air pockets, reapply the grease until you achieve a thin but compact consistency. 8. Use an alcohol pad to remove all thermal grease from the bottom of the heatsink. 9. Inspect the heatsink for dust and lint. Clean if necessary. 10. Ensure that the foam strip under the heatsink area is intact and has not been removed, loosened, or damaged.
14. Install the air baffle. a. Position the air baffle over the heatsink. b. Push the front of the air baffle forward to engage it with the positioning posts near the center chassis divider. c. Push the back of the baffle straight down to secure it to the screws on the side of the heatsink. 15. Attach the screw to the tab on the side of the air baffle, as shown in FIGURE 4-36. FIGURE 4-36 Installing the Air Baffle 16. Install the cover.
4.5.13 Cables The following system cables have a connector at each end, and therefore can be removed or installed by the customer. Cables for DVD or SP cards are included with the component kits. All other cables are permanently attached to a system component at one end and must be removed or replaced along with the component. See FIGURE 4-37 and FIGURE 4-38 for the locations of connectors. You can also refer to the cabling diagram on the service label attached to the cover of the system.
9 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 FIGURE 4-37 Motherboard Cable Connection TABLE 4-3 Motherboard Cable Connections Label Motherboard connector Component/board connection Cable 1 J45 SATA backplane J20 422743500010 2 J 34 Front I/O Board J1 422743500002 3 J46 (SMBC) SATA backplane J16 422743500007 4 SATA1 SATA backplane SATA1 422743500006 5 SATA 2 SATA backplane SATA2 422743500005 6 J33 SATA backplane J10 422743500004 7 Fan plugs 1, 2, 3, CPU SATA backplane J8 422743500011 8 PW1
1 2 3 16 17 4 5 6 7 15 14 8 9 10 13 FIGURE 4-38 SATA Backplane Cable Connections TABLE 4-4 SATA Backplane Cable Connections 12 Label SATA Backplane Connector Component/Board Connector Cable 1 J16 Motherboard J46 (SMBC) 422743500007 2 J17 (SMBC) Service processor (SP) 422743500008 3 J20 Motherboard J45 422743500010 4 J9 Fan 4 Fan 4 5 J10 Motherboard J33 422743500004 6 J8 Motherboard fan plugs 1, 2, 3, CPU 422743500011 7 J6 Fan 3 Fan 3 8 J5 Fan 2 Fan 2 9
FIGURE 4-39 4.5.14 Server Internal Cable Routing Motherboard The following sections describe how to remove and install the Sun Fire X2100 Server system motherboard. Note – The motherboard is not a CRU and should be replaced only by trained field service technicians.
4.5.14.1 Removing the Motherboard Follow these steps to remove the motherboard: 1. Power off the system and remove the cover as described in Section 4.3, “Powering Off the Server and Removing the Cover” on page 4-3. 2. Remove the PCIe card riser installed on the motherboard (see Section 4.5.3, “PCIe Card” on page 4-12) and the air baffle (see Section 4.5.12, “CPUs” on page 4-39). 3. Disconnect all cables attached to the motherboard.
Refer to the following sections for information on removing and replacing the CPU and memory: ■ ■ 4.5.14.2 Section 4.5.12, “CPUs” on page 4-39 Section 4.5.9, “Dual Inline Memory Modules” on page 4-30 Installing the Motherboard Follow these steps to install a motherboard: Caution – Observe proper ESD precautions when handling the new motherboard. 1. Center the motherboard on the chassis so that the screw holes in the motherboard align with the screw holes on the chassis. 2.
3. Install the CPU or DIMMs as necessary. Refer to the following sections for information on removing and replacing the CPU and memory: ■ ■ Section 4.5.12, “CPUs” on page 4-39 Section 4.5.9, “Dual Inline Memory Modules” on page 4-30 4. Install any PCIe or graphics cards. See Section 4.5.3, “PCIe Card” on page 4-12. 5. Connect all internal system cables. See Section 4.5.13, “Cables” on page 4-46. 6. Install the system cover. 7. Connect any external cables and power on the server.
APPENDIX A System Specifications This section contains physical, power and environmental specifications for the Sun Fire X2100 Server. A.1 Physical Specifications TABLE A-1 lists the physical specifications for the Sun Fire X2100 Server. TABLE A-1 Sun Fire X2100 Server Physical Specifications Specification British Metric Width 17.3 inches 445 mm Depth 22 inches 550 mm Height 1.73 inches 44 mm Weight (max.) 28.
A.2 Power Specifications Maximum continuous power is 300W. Other specifications are shown in the following tables. TABLE A-2 Voltage Ranges Minimum Nominal Maximum Units Range 1 90 115 132 Vms Range 2 180 230 264 Vms TABLE A-3 Input Frequency Frequency Ranges Minimum Nominal Maximum Units Range 1 57 60 63 Hz Range 2 47 50 53 Hz TABLE A-4 A-2 Input Voltage Range Input Current Current Type Values Units Input Current 2.3 to 4.
A.3 Environmental Specifications Environmental specifications for the Sun Fire X2100 Server are shown in TABLE A-5. TABLE A-5 Sun Fire X2100 Server Environmental Specifications Specification State British Metric Humidity Operating 7%-93% RH noncondensing, 80.6˚ F max wet bulb 7%-93% RH noncondensing, 38˚ C max wet bulb Nonoperating 93% RH, noncondensing, 100.4˚ F max wet bulb 93% RH, noncondensing, 43˚ C max wet bulb Operating 0.25 G in all axes, 5500 Hz sine Nonoperating 1.
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APPENDIX B BIOS POST Codes Typically, the BIOS displays warning or error messages on the video display in the event of hardware or configuration errors. However, in some cases the error may be so severe that the BIOS halts immediately or the BIOS might be unable to initialize video. In these cases, it can be useful to determine the last power-on self-test (POST) task that the BIOS was executing. This is indicated by the value written to port 80.
TABLE B-1 B-2 BIOS Port 80 POST Codes POST Code Description CFh Test CMOS R/W functionality. C0h Early chipset initialization: • Disable shadow RAM. • Disable L2 cache (socket 7 or below). • Program basic chipset registers. C1h Detect memory: Auto-detection of DRAM size, type, and ECC. Auto-detection of L2 cache (socket 7 or below). C3h Expand compressed BIOS code to DRAM. C5h Call chipset hook to copy BIOS back to E000 and F000 shadow RAM.
TABLE B-1 BIOS Port 80 POST Codes (Continued) POST Code Description 0Fh Reserved. 10h Auto-detect flash type to load appropriate flash R/W codes into the runtime area in F000 for ESCD and DMI support. 11h Reserved. 12h Use walking 1’s algorithm to check out interface in CMOS circuitry. Also set real-time clock power status, and then check for override. 13h Reserved. 14h Program chipset default values into chipset. Chipset default values are MODBINable by OEM customers. 15h Reserved.
TABLE B-1 BIOS Port 80 POST Codes (Continued) POST Code Description 25h Early PCI initialization: • Enumerate PCI bus number. • Assign memory and I/O resource. • Search for a valid VGA device and VGA BIOS, and put it into C000:0. B-4 26h 1. If Early_Init_Onboard_Generator is not defined Onboard clock generator initialization. Disable respective clock resource to empty PCI and DIMM slots. 2. Init onboard PWM. 3. Init onboard H/W monitor devices. 27h Initialize INT 09 buffer. 28h Reserved.
TABLE B-1 BIOS Port 80 POST Codes (Continued) POST Code Description 38h Reserved. 39h Test DMA page registers. 3Ah Reserved. 3Bh Reserved. 3Ch Test 8254. 3Dh Reserved. 3Eh Test 8259 interrupt mask bits for channel 1. 3Fh Reserved. 40h Test 8259 interrupt mask bits for channel 2. 41h Reserved. 42h Reserved. 43h Test 8259 functionality. 44h Reserved. 45h Reserved. 46h Reserved. 47h Initialize EISA slot. 48h Reserved. 49h 1.
TABLE B-1 B-6 BIOS Port 80 POST Codes (Continued) POST Code Description 50h Initialize USB keyboard and mouse. 51h Reserved. 52h Test all memory (clear all extended memory to 0). 53h Clear password according to H/W jumper (optional). 54h Reserved. 55h Display number of processors (multiprocessor platform). 56h Reserved. 57h 1. Display PnP logo. 2. Early ISA PnP initialization -Assign CSN to every ISA PnP device. 58h Reserved. 59h Initialize the combined Trend Anti-Virus code.
TABLE B-1 BIOS Port 80 POST Codes (Continued) POST Code Description 6Bh Program chipset registers according to items described in Setup and auto-configuration table. 6Ch Reserved 6Dh 1. Assign resources to all ISA PnP devices. 2. Auto-assign ports to onboard COM ports if the corresponding item in Setup is set to AUTO. 6Eh Reserved. 6Fh 1. Initialize diskette controller. 2. Set up diskette-related fields in 40:hardware. 70h Reserved. 71h Reserved. 72h Reserved. 73h Reserved.
TABLE B-1 POST Code BIOS Port 80 POST Codes (Continued) Description E8POST.ASM starts B-8 82h 1. Call chipset power management hook. 2. Recover the text font used by EPA logo (not for full-screen logo). 3. If password is set, ask for password. 83h Save all data in stack back to CMOS. 84h Initialize ISA PnP boot devices. 85h 1. Do the USB final initialization. 2. Switch screen back to text mode. 86h Reserved. 87h NET PC: Build SYSID structure. 88h Reserved. 89h 1.
TABLE B-1 BIOS Port 80 POST Codes (Continued) POST Code Description 95h Update keyboard LED and typematic rate. 96h 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. FFh Boot attempt (INT 19h). Build MP table. Build and update ESCD. Set CMOS century to 20h or 19h. Load CMOS time into DOS timer tick. Build MSIRQ routing table.
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APPENDIX C Using the Optional Service Processor This chapter contains the following sections: C.1 ■ Section C.1, “Service Processor Overview” on page C-1 ■ Section C.2, “Util. exe Utility” on page C-2 ■ Section C.3, “Setting up the SMDC for IPMItool v1.8.5” on page C-6 Service Processor Overview The M3290 Service Management Daughter Card (SMDC) is an optional service processor that you can install on your Sun Fire X2100 Server.
After performing initial set up tasks with the util.exe utility, you can use IPMItool v1.8.5 to monitor the following: ■ Sensors: Voltage, Temperature, Tachometers, Fan Speed Control, Chassis Intrusion ■ Control Command Set: Power up/down, System reset, System Power Cycle, System NMI, Watchdog Timer ■ Diagnostic Command Set: Power-Good, CPU Voltage Identification, ACPI State Detection, Request Message Redirection, Remote Console Redirection Over LAN To use the IPMItool v1.8.5 client see, Section C.3.
C.2.1 Using the util.exe Command Line Options The util.exe can be invoked with a number of command line options. To run the util.exe tool from the command line: 1. Insert the Sun Fire X2100 Server Supplemental CD into the Sun Fire X2100 Server DVD drive and reboot the server. 2. When the Supplemental CD Main Menu displays, select the DOS Utility option. 3. Change to the latest IPMI subdirectory: > cd flash\bios\latest\IPMI 4. Enter one of the util.exe commands at the prompt to set the appropriate value.
C.2.2 Using the util.exe GUI 1. Insert the Sun Fire X2100 Server Supplemental CD into the Sun Fire X2100 Server DVD drive and reboot the server. 2. When the Supplemental CD Main Menu displays, select the DOS Utility option. 3. Change to the latest IPMI subdirectory: > cd flash\bios\latest\IPMI 4. Type: util.exe at the prompt. The util.exe Main Menu appears. The active main menu items are described in the following sections: C.2.2.1 ■ Section C.2.2.
2. Press the Tab key to select Edit at the bottom of the screen and press Return. 3. Use the arrow keys to select the values that you want to change and edit the values. 4. When you are finished editing, press the Tab key to select OK at the bottom of the screen and press Return. 5. Press the Esc key to return to the Main Menu. C.2.2.3 Setting User Names and Passwords To set passwords for the preset user names: 1. Select the User and Password Setting option from the Main Menu.
C.3 Setting up the SMDC for IPMItool v1.8.5 The following procedures describe how to set up the Sun Fire X2100 Server SMDC for use with IPMItool v1.8.5, or greater. The following procedures are included in this section: C.3.1 ■ Section C.3.1, “Setting Up the SMDC Using IPMItool” on page C-6 ■ Section C.3.2, “Setting Up the System BIOS” on page C-7 ■ Section C.3.3, “Setting Up on Solaris” on page C-8 ■ Section C.3.4, “Setting Up on Linux” on page C-9 ■ Section C.3.
6. Once in the GUI, go to the Lan Config section and enter the correct IP address and gateway for the system. Also, if needed, enter the MAC address of the Broadcom NIC. Make sure that you enter the IP address and gateway for the SMDC card, and not for the system. 7. Go to the User and Password Settings section in the GUI and enter passwords for all user names. 8. Verify that the firmware is v4.11 or higher. The firmware version is listed at the lower right corner of the GUI. Firmware v4.
To setup the system BIOS: 1. Reboot the server and press the F2 key at the Sun Logo screen. 2. Select Console Redirection in the Advanced BIOS features section, and set the Console Redirection to Enabled over SMDC. 3. Select F10 to save your settings and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. C.3.3 Setting Up on Solaris Note – With BIOS versions of 1.1.1 or earlier, you must modify the asy.conf configuration file. For this reason, you cannot perform an initial Solaris installation from a CD over the SMDC card.
C.3.4 Setting Up on Linux These instructions apply for all supported Red Hat and SUSE operating systems, except as noted. To set up SMDC Console Redirection for the Linux OS, do the following steps: 1. Log in to the system as root (superuser). 2. Open the /etc/inittab file in a text editor. 3. Change the following in /etc/inittab: a. Find the getty section of the inittab and edit the getty's for init level 3 so that the line reads as follows: 3:2345:respawn:/sbin/agetty -L 19200 ttyS0 vt100 b.
C.3.5 Setting Up the Console System Use IPMItool v1.8.5 or greater version on the console system. On the console system: 1. Download IPMItool v1.8.5 or greater version from the following URL: http://ipmitool.sourceforge.net 2. Install the tool on the console system. Note – For the Red Hat version, you must open the IPMItool in an xterm window. If you open it in a regular window, the ESC keys can hang the LAN on the SMDC card, and you have to manually press the system reset button to get out of it. 3.
APPENDIX D Booting the Supplemental CD from a PXE Server If you have Sun Fire X2100 Server that does not have a DVD drive, you can run the Pc-Check diagnostics and flash the BIOS from a Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) server. Two boot images are available on the Supplemental CD: ■ A Supplemental CD boot image that allows you to run diagnostics and flash the BIOS. ■ A pxe_flash boot image that allows you to flash the BIOS on multiple servers using one configuration file.
D.1 Setting up the Supplemental CD Image on the PXE Server Consult your Linux vendor for instructions on setting up a PXE Server. You will need the following to set up the PXE server using Red Hat: ■ Red Hat kickstart server with a CD or DVD drive Instructions for setting up the Red Hat kickstart server can be found in the system administration guides for Red Hat Enterprise Linux: ■ Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 manual: http://www.redhat.
5. Download the MEMDISK kernel. a. Go to the latest SYSLINUX project web site at: http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/utils/boot/syslinux/ b. Save the latest syslinux-version.zip file to your root directory. Where version is the latest SYSLINUX project version. Version 3.11 is the latest version at the time of this writing. 6. Unzip the file: For example: # unzip syslinux-3.09.zip 7. Change to the memdisk directory. For example: # cd /syslinux-3.09/memdisk 8.
D.2 Accessing the Supplemental CD From the Target Sun Fire X2100 Server You will need the following to run diagnostics on a target Sun Fire X2100 Server: ■ PXE server configured as shown in Section D.1, “Setting up the Supplemental CD Image on the PXE Server” on page D-2. ■ Sun Fire X2100 Server set up on the same network as the PXE server. 1. Connect the Sun Fire X2100 Server to the same network as the PXE server. 2. Power on (or reboot) the Sun Fire X2100 Server. 3. Press the F12 key during POST. 4.
D.3.1 Installing the pxe_flash Image on the PXE Server 1. Log in as root (superuser) to the PXE server. 2. Make a directory for the Sun Fire X2100 Server Supplemental CD contents. # mkdir /pxe_flash 3. Insert the Sun Fire X2100 Server Supplemental CD into the PXE server and copy the files located in the /utilities/pxe_flash directory to the /pxe_flash directory. # cp /utilities/pxe_flash /pxe_flash 4. Download the MEMDISK kernel. a. Go to the latest SYSLINUX project web site at: http://www.kernel.
■ command is one of the following command options available to the pxe_flash.
D.3.2 Flashing the BIOS using the PXE Server Image 1. Ensure that the power is off for the target system(s). If the system power is on, the script issues an error message asking you to power off the system. 2. To issue a valid user ID and password to the target system through IPMI, edit /pxe_flash/pxe_flash.sh. Starting at Line 228 of the pxe_flash.sh script, modify the value of variables USERID and PASSWORD. These variables will be used when contacting the remote machine via IPMI.
2. Delete the configuration file for each target system. For example, the pxe_flash_bios command for MAC Address 00:E0:81:55:XX:XX creates a PXE configuration file named 00-E0-81-55-XX-XX.
Index B battery installing, 4-38 removing, 4-36 BIOS flashing from PXE image, D-4 BMC firmware, flashing, C-4 C CMOS Data, 4-34 clearing removing the system battery, 4-35 using jumper, 4-35 components orderable, 1-10 cooling fans, replacing, 4-27 cover removal, 4-3 CPUs, replacing, 4-39 CRU replacement procedures, 4-6 customer orderable components, 1-10 D diagnostic partition accessing Red Hat Linux, 3-13 Solaris 10, 3-14 Windows XP, 3-15 adding, 3-12 log file, 3-12 removing, 3-10 diagnostics, 1-4, D-1 a
preinstallation instructions, 4-2 internal components, 1-7, 4-5 LAN configuration SDMC service processor, C-4 list of customer replaceable units (CRUs), 4-6 SMDC Service Processor installing, 4-10 removing, 4-9 SMDC service processor, C-1 Sun N1 System Manager, C-1 Supplemental CD, 1-4 setting up on PXE server, D-2 M T maintenance procedures ESD precautions, 4-2 postinstallation precautions, 4-3 preinstallation instructions, 4-2 memory modules, 4-30 detecting faulty, 4-31 installing, 4-33 population ru
