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Sun Blade X6450 Server Module

Service Manual

Part No. 820-3539-13
May 2009, Revision A

Summary of Contents for Blade X6450

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Page 3: ...0 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...

Page 4: ...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 S...

Page 5: ...ST 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 an...

Page 6: ...ace 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 3...

Page 7: ...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...

Page 8: ...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...

Page 9: ...IGURE 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 Se...

Page 10: ...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 FIG...

Page 11: ...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...

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Page 13: ...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...

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Page 19: ...on 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 Ki...

Page 20: ...PCIe lanes 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 us...

Page 21: ...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 w...

Page 22: ...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...

Page 23: ...uction to the Sun Blade X6450 Server Module 1 5 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 L...

Page 24: ...dule Replaceable Component Locations 5 Power On Standby button 6 Button For service use only 7 UCP universal connector port to connect multi port dongle cable Figure Legend 1 Heaksink and CPU assembli...

Page 25: ...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 interfa...

Page 26: ...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 eit...

Page 27: ...ides 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 you...

Page 28: ...blade or chassis could be damaged when the chassis door is closed or the cable abruptly pulled Figure Legend 1 DB 9 serial connector 2 VGA video connector Note this connector is not present on a three...

Page 29: ...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 Replaceabl...

Page 30: ...ore 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...

Page 31: ...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...

Page 32: ...erver 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...

Page 33: ...Chapter 2 Powering On the Server Module Configuring BIOS and Resetting BIOS SP and CMOS 2 3 FIGURE 2 1 Power Button and Power OK LED Location Figure Legend 1 Green OK LED 2 Power on standby button 1 2...

Page 34: ...M 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 o...

Page 35: ...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 infor...

Page 36: ...osen 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 thr...

Page 37: ...ber as shown in FIGURE 2 2 N represents the slot number FIGURE 2 2 Ethernet Port Chassis Labeling Designations Server Module NIC Naming TABLE 2 1 shows how various operating systems and interfaces nam...

Page 38: ...tions of the seven top level BIOS setup screens 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 scre...

Page 39: ...Chapter 2 Powering On the Server Module Configuring BIOS and Resetting BIOS SP and CMOS 2 9 FIGURE 2 3 Server Module BIOS Configuration Utility Menu Tree...

Page 40: ...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 Set...

Page 41: ...OS and Resetting BIOS SP and CMOS 2 11 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...

Page 42: ...Manual May 2009 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 FIGURE 2 6 BIOS...

Page 43: ...Module Configuring BIOS and Resetting BIOS SP and CMOS 2 13 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 S...

Page 44: ...al May 2009 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 BIO...

Page 45: ...Resetting BIOS SP and CMOS 2 15 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 FIGU...

Page 46: ...rver Module Service Manual May 2009 2 3 4 7 Trusted Computing The Trusted Computing screen allows you to enable and configure TCG and TPM support see FIGURE 2 10 FIGURE 2 10 BIOS Setup Menu Advanced T...

Page 47: ...and Resetting BIOS SP and CMOS 2 17 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 FIGUR...

Page 48: ...e Service Manual May 2009 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 FIGURE 2 12 BIOS Setup Menu...

Page 49: ...Module Configuring BIOS and Resetting BIOS SP and CMOS 2 19 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 A...

Page 50: ...ual May 2009 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 FIGURE 2 14...

Page 51: ...21 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...

Page 52: ...you to configure various boot settings including quick or quiet boot message display and enable or disable PCIe ExpressModule EM functions see FIGURE 2 16 For more information about the options presen...

Page 53: ...evice 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 FIGURE 2 1...

Page 54: ...d 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 FIGURE 2 18 Likewise an installe...

Page 55: ...llows 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...

Page 56: ...7 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...

Page 57: ...ration 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 f...

Page 58: ...I 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 possi...

Page 59: ...ee FIGURE 2 23 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 passw...

Page 60: ...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 d...

Page 61: ...Chapter 2 Powering On the Server Module Configuring BIOS and Resetting BIOS SP and CMOS 2 31 FIGURE 2 25 BIOS Setup Menu Exit Load Optimal Defaults Screen...

Page 62: ...2 32 Sun Blade X6450 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 FIGURE 2 26 BIOS Setup Menu Exit Load Failsafe Defaults Screen...

Page 63: ...nd 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 conne...

Page 64: ...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 chass...

Page 65: ...P and CMOS 2 35 FIGURE 2 27 Location of J42 on the Motherboard With Pin 1 Shown Two jumper caps are preinstalled on J42 The caps are set in the default or safe position FIGURE 2 28 shows the pin numbe...

Page 66: ...proceed to Step 8 FIGURE 2 29 J42 With the Jumper Set to Reset the BIOS Password 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...

Page 67: ...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 and proceed to Step 8 FIGURE 2 31 J42 With the Jumpers Set to Reset the BIOS...

Page 68: ...word 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 defau...

Page 69: ...he 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...

Page 70: ...n the Motherboard 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...

Page 71: ...ert 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...

Page 72: ...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...

Page 73: ...ng On the Server Module Configuring BIOS and Resetting BIOS SP and CMOS 2 43 2 6 Power On Self Test POST For information about BIOS POST testing POST codes POST code checkpoints and console redirectio...

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Page 75: ...ures 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 Number...

Page 76: ...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 t...

Page 77: ...Chapter 3 Maintaining the Server 3 3 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 3 4 1 2...

Page 78: ...odule 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...

Page 79: ...as described in your SP documentation 2 View system and component information For ELOM ILOM 3 0 Startup The blue amber green and white LEDs blink three times at one second invervals 5 sec On 5 sec Of...

Page 80: ...RE 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...

Page 81: ...See your ILOM documentation collection for more information about using the System Information tab to monitor and manage the server TABLE 3 3 The ELOM System Monitoring Tab Submenu Screens and Tasks...

Page 82: ...sing the System Monitoring tab to monitor and manage the server TABLE 3 5 The ILOM System Monitoring Tab Submenu Screens and Tasks System Monitoring Tab Task s Sensors Reading View the name type and r...

Page 83: ...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...

Page 84: ...dual component information a To view the SYS CPU namespace cd SYS CPU show Executing the show command returns the following Navigate to one of the CPU namespaces and view properties for that namespace...

Page 85: ...returns the following Navigate to one of the DIMM namespaces cd DIMM_A0 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...

Page 86: ...gmt 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 fo...

Page 87: ...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 modu...

Page 88: ...e 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 o...

Page 89: ...s 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...

Page 90: ...ler 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 modu...

Page 91: ...wer 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 U...

Page 92: ...sis 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 Locat...

Page 93: ...n 3 4 4 Replacing a CPU and Heatsink FRU on page 3 28 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 sys...

Page 94: ...rocedures 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...

Page 95: ...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...

Page 96: ...ositive 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 1...

Page 97: ...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 Y...

Page 98: ...e 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 populatio...

Page 99: ...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 th...

Page 100: ...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 l...

Page 101: ...the DIMM slot See the inset in FIGURE 3 11 FIGURE 3 11 Installing a DIMM with Slot Alignment Key c Press down evenly on both top corners of the DIMM until the ejectors rotate upward and snap into pla...

Page 102: ...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 Do not operate the system with empty slots Always...

Page 103: ...t the pressure of the captive spring loaded screws that secure the heatsink to the motherboard b Alternately loosen each of the four spring loaded mounting screws that secure the heatsink to the mothe...

Page 104: ...not allow the thermal compound to contaminate the work space or other components e If you are reinstalling the original CPU use an alcohol pad and clean all of the old thermal compound from the compon...

Page 105: ...ly aligned the CPU sits flat in the CPU socket and has minimal side to side movement d When the CPU is in the socket lower the release lever down and into the locked position at the side of the socket...

Page 106: ...ing the CPU you must update the BIOS and firmware as described in Chapter 5 Updating ELOM Firmware 3 4 5 Installing and Removing a RAID Expansion Module This section describes how to add and remove a...

Page 107: ...ly to To Install a RAID Expansion Module on page 3 35 To Install a Sun Blade RAID 5 Expansion Module Battery Note The Sun Blade REM includes a battery and four screws The battery mounts on the motherb...

Page 108: ...Orient the battery with the connector and cable facing toward the front of the server see FIGURE 3 15 FIGURE 3 15 Installing a RAID Expansion Module Battery 5 Align the battery screw hole flanges over...

Page 109: ...e the server module from the chassis as described in To Remove the Server Module From the Chassis on page 3 13 Caution Do not operate the system with empty slots Always insert a filler into an empty s...

Page 110: ...a Sun Blade RAID 0 1 raid expansion module skip this step a Connect the extension cable to the connector on the end of the battery cable see FIGURE 3 17 Caution Damage to the system can occur if the c...

Page 111: ...module only a Gently pull as much of the cable as possible through the opening in the center support bracket b Secure the cable in the cable twist lock see FIGURE 3 17 Note For information about the i...

Page 112: ...cated in the Sun StorageTek RAID Manager Software User s Guide 820 1177 To Remove a RAID Expansion Module 1 Power off the server and remove the server module from the chassis as described in To Remove...

Page 113: ...the card is disconnected pull the card away from the support bracket To install a RAID expansion module see To Install a RAID Expansion Module on page 3 35 To Remove a Sun Blade RAID 5 Expansion Modu...

Page 114: ...ibe how to install and remove a Fabric Expansion Module FEM The module is installed on the left side of the center mounting bracket To Install a Fabric Expansion Module 1 Power off the server and remo...

Page 115: ...the connector cap 4 Position the fabric expansion module connector side down over the fabric expansion module connector on the motherboard and insert the opposite edge of the fabric expansion module i...

Page 116: ...dge of the board is secured by the ejector clip on the left side support bracket The fabric expansion module is installed To Remove a Fabric Expansion Module 1 Power off the server and remove the serv...

Page 117: ...dule The ejector lever is located on the left side support bracket Unlocking the module allows you to disconnect the module from the motherboard 4 To disconnect gently lift the edge of the module off...

Page 118: ...odule battery you cannot install both the Sun Blade RAID Expansion Module and the SSD For more information see Section 3 4 7 Installing or Replacing an Optional Solid State Drive SSD FRU on page 3 44...

Page 119: ...e right side bay underneath the optional Sun Blade RAID Expansion Module Before you install the SSD mounting bracket you must first route the SATA power cable assembly through the center support brack...

Page 120: ...ger M2 5 x 5L screws which are used to fasten the SSD to the SSD mounting bracket 8 Route the cable through the large rear most opening in the center support bracket so that the end of the cable with...

Page 121: ...otherboard so that the open end of the mounting bracket is toward the rear of the server see FIGURE 3 23 The four standoffs are located on the right side of the center support bracket FIGURE 3 23 Inst...

Page 122: ...SD with the four holes in the mounting bracket and fasten the SSD to the mounting bracket using the four remaining longer screws see FIGURE 3 24 Use the longer M2 5 x 5L screws 17 Attach the cable to...

Page 123: ...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 necessary remove the Sun...

Page 124: ...he SSD to the mounting bracket using the four screws 9 Attach the cable to the SSD The cable is keyed for correct installation 10 If necessary install the Sun Blade RAID Expansion Module see To Instal...

Page 125: ...the following procedures to remove components from the motherboard and install the components on the new motherboard DIMMS See Section 3 4 3 Replacing DIMMs CRU on page 3 24 CPU and heatsink See Sect...

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Page 127: ...ostics on page 4 5 Section 4 5 Burn In Testing on page 4 8 Section 4 6 Show Results Summary on page 4 11 Section 4 7 Print Results Report on page 4 12 Section 4 8 About Pc Check on page 4 12 Section 4...

Page 128: ...ing SP documentation collection for details 3 Configure the PCCheck program This configures how Pc Check runs when the SP is booted For ELOM a From the main menu click the Remote Control tab and the R...

Page 129: ...key to exit a menu Navigation instructions appear at the bottom of each screen To test a specific hardware component select Advanced Diagnostics Test See Section 4 3 Advanced Diagnostics on page 4 5 f...

Page 130: ...e System Management Information section IDE Bus Info Displays information about the IDE bus Interrupt Vectors Displays a list of interrupt vectors IRQ Information Shows hardware interrupt assignments...

Page 131: ...are configuration TABLE 4 2 Advanced Diagnostics Test Menu Options Option Description Processor Displays information about the processors and includes a Processor Tests menu Memory Displays informatio...

Page 132: ...Tests menu Network Performs network register controller tests System Stress Test Exercises and checks the CPU memory and hard drive Keyboard Includes a Keyboard Test menu with options for performing...

Page 133: ...owed before terminating the test Check SMART First Selects Smart Monitoring Analysis Reporting Test SMART HPA Protection Selects Host Protected Area HPA protection Media Test Settings Selects the test...

Page 134: ...re faster than the full tst but they are less thorough For example they do not run all the tests associated with a DIMM noinput tst This script performs a non detailed test of most hardware components...

Page 135: ...ipt that you have created 4 To change any of the options at the bottom of the screen select Change Options This opens the Burn In Options menu which enables you to modify the options listed in TABLE 4...

Page 136: ...the currently loaded test script Select Tests Opens a listing of the tests available for your workstation configuration and the currently loaded test script Journal File None D noinput jrl D quick jrl...

Page 137: ...sts conducted against the processor Core Processor Tests AMD 64 Bit Core Tests Math Co Processor Tests Pentium Class FDIV and Pentium Class FIST MMX Operation 3DNow Operation SSE Instruction Set SSE2...

Page 138: ...ache Test USB This section shows the following tests conducted against the USB Controller Tests and Functional Tests Hardware ID The compare test is used to determine the machine ID for the system Thi...

Page 139: ...ILOM 3 0 documentation collection and the Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager 3 0 Supplement for Sun Blade X6450 Server Module 5 1 Updating the BIOS SP CPLD and REM Firmware This section contains proced...

Page 140: ...vers CD ISO image file to burn a CD or mount the ISO image 4 Copy the combined firmware image file from the Tools and Drivers CD to a device that is accessible to your server Use the command firmware...

Page 141: ...eb session is restarted The BIOS version information is updated once the host is powered on 5 1 2 Updating the BIOS and SP Firmware Using the Command Line Interface CLI You can use CLI to update the B...

Page 142: ...command set Filename filename a To set the update method to overwrite current BMC settings enter set SaveFlag yes b To set the update method to preserve current BMC settings enter set UpdateMethod Pr...

Page 143: ...1 4 Updating the CPLD Using the ELOM Web Interface The following procedure is rarely used and should not be done unless instructed by Sun Service personnel For more information about using the web int...

Page 144: ...ck Browse and select the CPLD_V jbc file that you saved in Step 4 13 Click the Upgrade CPLD button to start the upgrade process 14 Wait until the upgrade is finished 15 Remove and insert the server to...

Page 145: ...e front of the server module 8 Attach a keyboard a monitor and the DOS bootable USB flash drive to the multi port dongle cable 9 To boot the USB thumb drive to DOS a Restart the server module Watch th...

Page 146: ...update firmware 15 Press Enter The utility asks you to wait and displays a number of messages This can take several minutes When the update is done the following message appears Flash image was update...

Page 147: ...ecifications TABLE A 1 Server Module Physical Specifications Specification Value Width 17 inches 432 mm Height 1 7 inches 44 mm Depth 24 inches 610 mm Weight 17 pounds 8 kg TABLE A 2 Server Module Env...

Page 148: ...A 2 Sun Blade X6450 Server Module Service Manual May 2009...

Page 149: ...OST Memory Testing Works on page B 2 Section B 3 Redirecting Console Output on page B 2 Section B 4 Changing POST Options on page B 3 Section B 5 POST Codes on page B 4 B 1 Introduction The POST is a...

Page 150: ...4 Changing POST Options on page B 3 for more information 3 The BIOS polls the memory controllers for both correctable and non correctable memory errors and logs those errors into the SP 4 The message...

Page 151: ...1 Click the Remote Control tab 12 Click the Redirection tab 13 Click on the Start Redirection button The javaRConsole window appears and prompts you for your user name and password again 14 When you a...

Page 152: ...played The two settings for this option are as follows Force BIOS Remove the Sun logo and display Option ROM output Keep Current Do not remove the Sun logo The Option ROM output is not displayed Boot...

Page 153: ...system TABLE B 1 Error Messages and Responses Error Code Error Message Response 0000 Timer Error Pause 0003 CMOS Battery Low Pause 0004 CMOS Settings Wrong Pause 0005 CMOS Checksum Bad Pause 000B CMOS...

Page 154: ...ause 0122 Thermal Trip Failure Pause 0123 Thermal Trip Failure Pause 0124 Thermal Trip Failure Pause 0125 Thermal Trip Failure Pause 0126 Thermal Trip Failure Pause 0127 Thermal Trip Failure Pause 012...

Page 155: ...or missing microcode Pause 0167 Processor missing microcode Pause 0168 Processor missing microcode 0169 Processor missing microcode 016A Processor missing microcode 016B Processor missing microcode 01...

Page 156: ...side bus mismatch System halted 0196 CPUID Processor Model are different Pause 0197 Processor speeds mismatched Pause 5120 CMOS cleared by jumper Pause 5121 Password cleared by jumper Pause 5125 Not e...

Page 157: ...or DIMM_A0 Warning 51A1 Unsupported AMB Vendor DIMM_A1 Warning 51A2 Unsupported AMB Vendor DIMM_A2 Warning 51A3 Unsupported AMB Vendor DIMM_A3 Warning 51A4 Unsupported AMB Vendor DIMM_A4 Warning 51A5...

Page 158: ...fied address 8102 Error USB device failed to initialize 8104 Warning Port 60h 64h emulation is not supported by this USB Host Controller 8105 Warning EHCI controller disabled It requires 64bit data su...

Page 159: ...summary 2 8 special considerations 2 6 burn in testing 4 3 C cache testing 4 7 CD ROM DVD 4 5 coin battery replacement 3 21 comments and suggestions xviii component overview figure 1 6 configuring BIO...

Page 160: ...nd components using 3 5 monitoring system components using 3 2 powering off the server using 2 4 service processor 1 3 using to reset the SP password 2 33 viewing BIOS Setup Utility using 2 5 input de...

Page 161: ...installation 3 15 Service Action Required LED 3 4 service processor 1 3 shutting down the server 2 4 solid state drive see SSD special considerations BIOS 2 6 specs system A 1 SSD installing or replac...

Page 162: ...Index 4 Sun Blade X6450 Server Module Service Manual May 2009...

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