Sparc S7-2L, Service Manual

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Install the Motherboard
14.
Attach the top cover.
See “Replace the Top Cover” on page 152 .
15. Return the server to the normal operating position.
See “Return the Server to the Normal Operating Position” on page 153 .
16. Reconnect the power cords to the power supplies.
See “Attach Power Cords” on page 154 .
17. Prior to powering on the server, connect a terminal or a terminal emulator (PC or
workstation) to the SP through the SER MGT port.
Refer to “Connect a Terminal or Emulator to the SER MGT Port” in SPARC S7-2L Server
Installation Guide .
18. Prepare to download the system firmware.
If necessary, configure the server's NET MGT port so that it can access the network. Log in to
the SP through the NET MGT port.
Refer to the Oracle ILOM documentation for network configuration instructions.
19.
Download the system firmware.
Follow the firmware download instructions in the Oracle ILOM documentation.
Note - You can load any supported system firmware version, including the firmware version
that was installed prior to replacing the motherboard.
20.
When you replace a motherboard that contains an SP, download the fallback
miniroot image for your hardware and your Oracle Solaris version from My
Oracle Support at:
https://support.oracle.com
.
Then follow the procedure Uploading a New Solaris Miniroot Package From SP to Host in the
Oracle ILOM Administrator's Guide for Configuration and Maintenance .
21. Power on the server.
See “Power On the Server (Oracle ILOM)” on page 154 or “Power On the Server (System
Power Button)” on page 155 .
22. (Optional) Transfer the serial number and product number to the FRUID of the
new motherboard.
If the replacement motherboard must have the same serial number as the server prior to
servicing, trained service personnel must take this action in a special service mode.
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