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1. fwupdate update disk firmwate x D20Y_metadata xml n c2d0 The following components will be upgraded as shown ID Priority Action Status Old Firmware Ver Proposed Ver New Firmware Ver System Reboot c240 1 Check FW Success D20R D20Y N A System Power Do you wish to process all of the above component upgrades y n y Updating c2d0 Success Verifying all priority 1 updates Execution Summary 38 Sun Flash Accelerator F20 PCle Card Users Guide e April 2014 ID Priority Action Status Old Firmware Ver Proposed Ver New Firmware Ver System Reboot c240 1 Post Power Pending D20R D20Y N A System Power System Reboot required for some applied firmware Do you wish to automatically reboot now y n Note Update the firmware on all FMods on the card before automatically rebooting 6 Repeat step 5 for each FMod on the card 7 Verify the new FMod firmware was successfully installed Type fwupdate list disk DISKS ID Brand Model Chassis Slot Type Media Size GB Firmware Revision c2d0 MARVELL SD88SA02 0 14 sata SSD 24 D20Y In this example the firmware was successfully updated from version D20R to D20Y Related Information m Flash Module Architecture Overview on page 1 m Updating the SAS SATA Controller Firmware on page 40 V Update the FMod Firmware Windows and Linux OS Check the Sun Flash Accelerator F20 PCIe Card Product Notes for information about updat
2. on page 10 Card LED Locations 12 Sun Flash Accelerator F20 PCle Card User s Guide e April 2014 Related Information m Card LEDs on page 46 FMod Alignment for Optimal Performance To obtain optimal performance all partitions must be aligned to start on 4K aligned boundaries Actions required to ensure proper alignment vary based on your environment In SPARC environments with an SMI label no verification is required In SPARC environments with an EFI label it is sufficient to verify that partition boundaries start on 4K aligned boundaries by using the format command In x86 environments there are multiple tools to create partitions it is important to understand the tool used to ensure the partition starts at a 4K aligned value The following Oracle Solaris x86 example uses the format command to inspect and alter partition tables Along with verifying partition boundaries in x86 environments you must also ensure that the disk partition starts at a 4K aligned value If the entire disk is specified for use by the Oracle Solaris OS the disk partition starts at cylinder 1 by default This can be determined by using the fdisk command as follows EXAMPLE Determine Whether a Partition Starts at a 4K Aligned Value fdisk dev rdsk c0t13d0p0 Total disk size is 2987 cylinders Cylinder size is 16065 512 byte blocks Cylinders Partition Status End Length Solaris2 2986 2986 100 A cylinder i
3. Long term ESM durability is affected by excessive heat As with all data center equipment maintaining efficient system and component cooling is critical For more specific site planning guidelines and best practices refer to your server site planning guide and product notes Related Information m Required ESM Replacement on page 3 m Flash Module Architecture Overview on page 1 m Monitoring ESP Lifespan on page 23 m Servicing the ESM on page 23 Required ESM Replacement Based on the expected life of the ESM in supported hosts and to maintain optimal card performance plan to replace the ESM according to the table below Host System Expected ESM Life Exadata V2 3 years Exadata X2 2 X2 8 4 years All other supported servers 3 years To help you monitor the age of the ESM Sun provides two options for monitoring the ESM see Monitoring ESP Lifespan on page 23 To service the ESM F371 4650 see Servicing the ESM on page 23 If the charge capacity in the ESM falls below the minimum threshold then Oracle will replace the failed ESM module at no extra charge if the system is covered either by the Oracle Premier Support for Systems or occurs during the warranty period Caution If the ESM is not replaced at the recommended service interval the level of stored energy will continue to degrade over time Any data stored on the card is at risk of being lost if there is not enough stored energy to co
4. 1 1685 0 IOU O0 PCI 3 1685 0 28 Sun Flash Accelerator F20 PCle Card Users Guide e April 2014 Fault Time 1051200 1051200 30 days before an ESM reaches its threshold XSCF posts a message similar to the following message to the console log Mar 25 15 35 10 burl m4000 0 fmd SOURCE sde REV 1 16 CSN 0000000000 EVENT ID 144796b5 a7e2 4285 a3f1 30ce047767f3 Refer to http www sun com msg SCF 8000 9X for detailed information Once you receive this message type the following command for more detail XSCF gt fmdump m MSG ID SCF 8000 9X TYPE Fault VER 1 SEVERITY Minor EVENT TIME Thu Mar 25 15 35 10 EDT 2010 PLATFORM SPARC Enterprise M4000 CSN 0000000000 HOSTNAME burl m4000 0 SOURCE sde REV 1 16 EVENT ID 144796b5 a7e2 4285 a3f1 30ce047767 3 DESC An energy storage module is approaching its lifespan Refer to http www sun com msg SCF 8000 9X for more information AUTO RESPONSE No immediate action is taken IMPACT Backup power may not be available in event of power loss REC ACTION Schedule a repair procedure as soon as possible to replace the ESM When an ESM reaches its threshold XSCF posts this message to the console log Feb 17 12 49 24 burl m4000 0 fmd SOURCE sde REV 1 16 CSN 0000000000 EVENT ID 98198f 1d 2e66 4635 90dd 5381b2bf2f1f Refer to http ww
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6. for SPARC M Series Servers 28 Removing the ESM 30 v Remove the ESM 30 v Remove the ESM Alternate Configuration 32 Installing the ESM 33 Y Installthe ESM 34 v Install the ESM Alternate Configuration 35 iv Sun Flash Accelerator F20 PCle Card User s Guide April 2014 Updating the FMod Firmware 37 v Update the FMod Firmware Oracle Solaris OS 37 v Update the FMod Firmware Windows and Linux OS 39 Updating the SAS SATA Controller Firmware 40 v Update the SAS SATA Controller Firmware Oracle Solaris OS 40 v Update the SAS SATA Controller Firmware Linux OS 43 v Update the SAS SATA Controller Firmware Windows 43 v Replace the Card 44 Troubleshooting the Card 45 Troubleshooting Chart 45 Card LEDs 46 Understanding Specifications 49 Physical Dimensions 49 Environmental Specifications 49 Electrical Specifications 50 Connector Pinouts 50 Glossary 53 Contents v vi Sun Flash Accelerator F20 PCle Card User s Guide April 2014 Preface This user s guide provides detailed procedures that describe installing and configuring Oracle s Sun Flash Accelerator F20 PCIe card This guide also includes information about the installation and maintenance of the card This document is written for technicians system administrators authorized service providers ASPs and users who have advanced experience troubleshooting and replacing hardware Note For specific installation instructions see your system installa
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8. F20 PCle Card User s Guide e April 2014 Installing the Card The following section contains information about installing the card into a system m Installing the Hardware on page 9 Optional Using the SAS SATA Controller as a Boot Device on page 14 m Remove the Card From a System on page 16 Installing the Hardware Follow these steps to install the card into a system Step Description Verify that your system supports the Sun Flash Accelerator F20 PCle card and has an appropriate PCle slot available Optional Install a full height bracket only for systems with full height PCIe slots Install the card into a server Format the FMods for optimal performance Remove the card for servicing or upgrading Links Verify Available PCle Slot on page 10 Optional Install Full Height Bracket on page 10 Install the Card Into a System on page 11 FMod Alignment for Optimal Performance on page 13 Remove the Card From a System on page 16 A Vv Verify Available PCIe Slot Verify that your system supports the Sun Flash Accelerator F20 PCIe card and has an appropriate PCIe slot available See the Sun Flash Accelerator PCIe Card Product Notes and your system product notes for support information and any restrictions that might apply to your system Install the card in a slot with maximum cooling Caution Ensure the system and the Sun Flas
9. FMod on page 21 6 Install the card into the system For instructions see the service manual and the product notes for your system 7 Restart the system and verify the correct LED status for the card See Card LEDs on page 46 Related Information m Energy Storage Module Overview on page 2 m Remove the ESM on page 30 m Replace the Card on page 44 36 Sun Flash Accelerator F20 PCle Card User s Guide April 2014 Updating the FMod Firmware Check the latest version of the Sun Flash Accelerator F20 PCIe Card Product Notes as well as the latest version of the system product notes to determine if updating the FMod firmware is necessary This section contains procedures for updating FMod firmware m Update the FMod Firmware Oracle Solaris OS on page 37 m Update the FMod Firmware Windows and Linux OS on page 39 Related Information a Flash Module Architecture Overview on page 1 m Updating the SAS SATA Controller Firmware on page 40 Update the FMod Firmware Oracle Solaris OS Note Use a console connection to view status information during firmware updates 1 Download and install the Oracle Hardware Management Pack 2 2 or greater which includes the fwupdate tool to your server Follow instructions to download the firmware here http www oracle com technetwork server storage servermgmt do wnloads index html The firmware is available at My Oracle Suppor
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11. Updating the FMod Firmware on page 37 Updating the SAS SATA Controller Firmware on page 40 Replace the Card on page 44 Card LEDs on page 46 Troubleshooting Chart on page 45 Servicing FMods These topics explain how to locate and service FMods Locate an FMod Using Software on page 17 Remove an FMod on page 19 Install an FMod on page 21 Replacing FMod Retention Clips on page 22 FMod Physical Locations on page 18 Locate an FMod Using Software This procedure describes locating an FMod from your OS To physically locate an FMod on the card use the labels See FMod Physical Locations on page 18 Locate an FMod as you would locate any hard disk drive HDD from your OS m For Oracle Solaris use the format firmwareflash dmesg raidctl or a similar command to locate the FMod For example type format Searching for disks done AVAILABLE DISK SELECTIONS 0 c2t0d0 lt DEFAULT cyl 2985 alt 2 hd 255 sec 63 gt pci 7c 0 pcil0de 378 b pcil000 1000 0 sd 0 0 1 c2t1d0 lt DEFAULT cyl 2985 alt 2 hd 255 sec 63 gt pci 7c 0 pcildde 378 b pcil000 1000 0 sd 1 0 2 c2t2d0 lt DEFAULT cyl 2985 alt 2 hd 255 sec 63 gt pci 7c 0 pcildde 378 b pcil000 1000 0 sd 2 0 3 c2t3d0 lt DEFAULT cyl 2984 alt 2 hd 255 sec 63 gt pci 7c 0 pcildde 378 b pcil000 1000 0 sd 3 0 Specify disk enter its number In this example the FMods are located at controll
12. a System 1 For system specific PCIe card installation instructions see your system service manual and product notes Installing the Card 11 Note The ESM takes approximately five minutes to charge during system startup For more information see Energy Storage Module Overview on page 2 2 If applicable perform any required commands for your system to recognize the new card For the Oracle Solaris OS use the reboot command with the reconfiguration option 3 Verify successful installation of the card through your systems s OS and the card LEDs Upon completed installation the four FMods on the card will appear to your system as four discrete SSDs Verify the card is properly installed by checking the card LED status power LED on ESM ok on ESM fault off 4 Download and install the latest firmware for the card See the Sun Flash Accelerator PCIe Card Product Notes for minimum required firmware versions 5 Configure the system to maximize flash technology Solid state flash devices have block alignments typically aligned on 4 Kbyte boundaries not the 512 byte boundaries of conventional disks In order to maximize performance partitions need to be aligned on 4 Kbyte boundaries For an example of the alignment procedure see FMod Alignment for Optimal Performance on page 13 Related Information a FMod Alignment for Optimal Performance on page 13 a Optional Install Full Height Bracket
13. alarm_status cleared 17500 000 17200 000 Commands cd show gt cd SYS MB RISERO PCIE3 F20CARD gt set clear_fault_action true Are you sure you want to clear SYS MB RIS Set clear_fault_action to true Hours Hours 16800 000 Hours ER PCI E2 F20CARD y n y Servicing the Card 27 Use the following commands to locate the path to your card Find the path in a line starting with FRU similar to the example below faultmgmtsp gt fmadm faulty FRU SYS MB RISI gt start SP faultmgmt shell Are you sure you want to start SP faultmgmt shell ERO PCIE3 F20CAR y n y Related Information Monitoring ESM Lifespan Options on page 23 XSCF ESM Monitoring for SPARC M Series Servers For later generation F20 cards part number 511 1500 02 or greater ESM lifespan is automatically monitored by the XSCF system management firmware installed on your host Note SPARC M Series servers do not support XSCF ESM monitoring on F20 cards with part numbers 511 1275 xx XSCF monitors ESMs by recording the Total_Time_On for each installed F20 card and then issues fault reports when an ESM appoaches the end of its lifespan To view the ESM lifespan at any time type XSCF gt ioxadm lifetime NAC Total Time On of life IOU O0 PCI 1 1685 0 IOU 0 PCI 3 1685 0 XSCF gt ioxadm v lifetime NAC Total Time On of life Warning Time IOU O0 PCI
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15. cs cd E20451_01 htm1 E25304 index html Once you have successfully installed the fwupdate component go on to step 2 of this procedure 40 Sun Flash Accelerator F20 PCle Card Users Guide e April 2014 2 Stop all I O functions on the card 3 To locate all controllers on the system type fwupdate list controller Manufacturer XML Model Product Version Support N A 0x0058 SAS10681 01 27 03 00 IT 6 26 00 00 N A 0x0058 SAS10681 01 27 03 00 IT 6 26 00 00 4 To locate the F20 card controller type F20 card controllers list MARVELL as the disk manufacturer See controller c0 in this example fwupdate list disk Manufacturer Model Product Version Support Version 0x0058 SAS1068 01 27 03 00 IT 6 26 00 00 Model Chassis Slot Type Media Size GB FW Support SD88SA02 SD88SA02 SD88SA02 SD88SA02 Manufacturer Model Product Version Support Servicing the Card 41 ID Manufacturer XML Model Chassis Slot Type Media Size GB FW Version Support c1d0 SEAGATE N A ST914602SSUN146G SSD 156 0603 c1d1 SEAGATE N A ST914602SSUN146G SSD 156 0603 5 To update the LSI1068E controller firmware type the following command and then type y to confirm the update when prompted fwupdate update sas controller firmware n controller name firmware update file The following components will be u
16. de to ensure data integrity at the expense of write performance One of two types of solid state memory on an FMod Flash memory provides persistent data storage on the FMod A storage device containing solid state memory The FMod consists of two logical components volatile storage and flash memory While volatile storage provides read write performance similar to RAM data integrity is potentially at risk during an electrical power interruption The energy storage module ESM is necessary to preserve data integrity and protect the hardware during a sudden power loss The system treats each FMod as a separate storage volume FMods are managed using the same tools as those for conventional platter based hard drives An FMod can be configurated as a boot device The Sun Flash Accelerator F20 PCIe card contains four FMods 53 54 V volatile storage W write back mode write through mode One of two types of solid state memory on an FMod Volatile storage provides read write performance similar to DRAM Data is regularly written to flash memory as a background task in a first in first out manner using a write through mode High performance data access mode in which data is written to and read from volatile storage Write back mode is available only when the ESM is properly charged and online Persistant data access mode in which data is written directly to flash memory by passing the DRAM The Sun Flash Accel
17. e host Oracle Solaris syslog as an ESM approaches the end of its year lifespan For example one week before an ESM reaches its threshold Oracle ILOM issues this warning message 7SYS MB RISER1 PCI4 F20CARD ESM is approaching its lifespan Please schedule a replacement as soon as possible 26 Sun Flash Accelerator F20 PCle Card User s Guide e April 2014 When an ESM reaches its threshold Oracle ILOM issues this critical event message SYS MB RISER1 PCI4 F20CARD ESM has exceeded its lifespan Please schedule a replacement as soon as possible Note You can configure Oracle ILOM to send these alerts by email or SNMP trap See your Oracle ILOM documentation for more information Service the ESM F371 4650 as described in the Sun Flash Accelerator F20 PCIe User s Guide 820 7265 Once you have replaced your ESM use the following Oracle ILOM commands to remove the fault warnings and reset the F20 card UPTIME value to 0 For example Note The path for the F20 card will vary based on the host server gt show SYS MB RISER PCIE2 F20CARD UPTIME SYS MB RIS Targets ER PCI E2 F20CARD UPTIME Properties type Power Unit ipmi_name PCIE2 F20 UP class Threshold Sensor value 768 000 Hours upper_nonrecov_threshold upper_critical_threshold upper_noncritical_threshold lower_noncritical_threshold N A lower_critical_threshold N A lower_nonrecov_threshold N A
18. e transmit receive pair The ports reside in the PHY layer and the link resides in the physical layer Note Direct connection to SAS or SATA drives is not supported Signal Name 1 Physical Link 2 Physical Links 3 Physical Links 4 Physical Links Rx 0 S1 S1 S1 S1 Rx 0 S2 S2 S2 S2 50 Sun Flash Accelerator F20 PCle Card User s Guide April 2014 Signal Name 1 Physical Link 2 Physical Links 3 Physical Links 4 Physical Links Rx 1 N A S3 S3 S3 Rx 1 N A S4 S4 S4 Rx 2 N A N A S5 S5 Rx 2 N A N A S6 S6 Rx 3 N A N A N A 57 Rx 3 N A N A N A S8 Tx 3 N A N A N A S9 Tx 3 N A N A N A S10 Tx2 N A N A S11 S11 Tx 2 N A N A S12 S12 Tx 1 N A S13 S13 S13 Tx 1 N A S14 S14 S14 Tx 0 S15 S15 S15 S15 Tx 0 S16 S16 S16 S16 Signal ground G1 G9 G1 G9 G1 G9 G1 G9 Chassis ground Housing Housing Housing Housing Related Information m Configure the SAS SATA Controller as a Boot Device SPARC Systems on page 15 Understanding Specifications 51 52 Sun Flash Accelerator F20 PCle Card Users Guide April 2014 Glossary E energy storage module ESM F flash memory flash module FMod Device containing supercapaciters that provides enough backup power to enable data in volatile memory to be written to non volatile flash A functional ESM is critical for maintaining FMod performance In the event of an ESM failure the FMod reverts to a write through non cache mo
19. edure to configure the SAS SATA controller as a boot device on x86 systems Note In some cases it might be necessary to edit system BIOS settings to recognize the Sun Flash Accelerator F20 PCle SAS SATA controller Check your system documentation for more information 1 Power on the system using a system console or Oracle ILOM command 2 Watch for the following console message during the boot process LSI Corporation MPT SAS BIOS MPTBIOS 6 26 00 00 2008 10 14 Copyright 2000 2008 LSI Corporation Installing the Card 15 3 Press control C to interrupt the boot process and start the SAS configuration utility Please wait invoking SAS Configuration Utility 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to do the following a Alter boot order to 0 m Change the boot support to Enabled BIOS amp OS 5 Navigate to Advanced Device Properties and set the Maximum INT Devices for this Adapter to 4 to use one of the card FMods as a boot device The card FMods will now appear in the BIOS boot list 6 Return to the BIOS boot list to configure the system boot order V Remove the Card From a System For specific PCIe card removal instructions see your system service manual and product notes 16 Sun Flash Accelerator F20 PCle Card Users Guide April 2014 Servicing the Card This section contains service information for the card Servicing FMods on page 17 Servicing the ESM on page 23
20. er 2 with target numbers 0 3 FMods are always targets 0 3 which corresponds with the labeling on the card m For Linux you must have root access and depending on your Linux distribution you might need the sg3_utils package installed Use the fdisk parted dmesg l1sscsi lspci or similar command to locate the FMod a For Windows use the Device Manager or Disk Manager to locate FMods Related Information a Remove an FMod on page 19 m Install an FMod on page 21 a FMod Physical Locations on page 18 FMod Physical Locations Locate FMods using the label on the card 18 Sun Flash Accelerator F20 PCle Card User s Guide April 2014 FMod 3 TOP FMod 0 FMod2 BOTTOM FMod1 FMod 3 TOP FMod 0 If FMod2 BOTTOM _FMod1 Related Information a FMod Physical Locations on page 18 m Servicing FMods on page 17 V Remove an FMod 1 Perform ESD prevention measures See Perform ESD Prevention Measures on page 7 2 Remove the card from the system If you are servicing the lower FMod you must first remove the upper FMod a Note the location of each FMod on the card You must replace FMods in the same locations to retain consistent device addresses after servicing the card b Slightly loosen the retention clip screws before attempting to remove the FMod Loosen the clip screws 1 2 turns to prevent breaking the clips Servicing the Card 19 c Gently disengage the retent
21. erator F20 PCIe card reverts to write through mode if it detects a failure with the ESM or if the ESM is charging This ensures data integrity at the expense of write performance Sun Flash Accelerator F20 PCle Card User s Guide April 2014
22. evention Measures on page 7 m Remove the card from the system and place on an antistatic mat For instructions see the service manual and the product notes for your system 1 Remove FMod0 from the card See Remove an FMod on page 19 Note FMod0 must be removed to access the ESM cable 2 Remove the ESM cover 3 Disconnect the ESM cable from the card 4 Lift the ESM assembly up and out of the ESM shroud while carefully threading the ESM cable through the opening in the side of the ESM shroud 32 Sun Flash Accelerator F20 PCle Card Users Guide e April 2014 Related Information m Energy Storage Module Overview on page 2 m Install the ESM on page 34 m Replace the Card on page 44 Installing the ESM The card comes with two possible ESM configurations Use the ESM install procedure appropriate for your card m Install the ESM on page 34 m Install the ESM Alternate Configuration on page 35 Servicing the Card 33 V Install the ESM Before you begin perform the following task m Perform ESD Prevention Measures on page 7 1 Remove FMod0 See Remove an FMod on page 19 2 Cover the ESM with the shroud This forms the ESM assembly 3 Place the ESM assembly next to the board then slide it gently onto the card Line up the retaining pin holes in the shroud with the retaining pin holes in the card for proper placement Note Take care to slide t
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24. h Accelerator F20 PCIe card are properly cooled Do not mix the Sun Flash Accelerator F20 PCIe card and other PCIe devices before verifying that such configurations are supported by your system Related Information a Optional Install Full Height Bracket on page 10 m Install the Card Into a System on page 11 Optional Install Full Height Bracket Some systems accept only full height PCIe cards These instructions describe how to install the full height PCle bracket onto the card 1 Perform ESD prevention measures See Perform ESD Prevention Measures on page 7 2 Remove both FMods near the back panel bracket Note Note the FMod locations Each FMod must be installed in the same slot from which it was removed See Remove an FMod on page 19 3 Remove the half height bracket from the card Remove the two Phillips No 1 screws that secure the bracket to the card 4 Attach the full height bracket to the card Secure the bracket with two Phillips No 1 screws 10 Sun Flash Accelerator F20 PCle Card Users Guide e April 2014 5 Install the FMods you removed in Step 2 Note Note the FMod locations Each FMod must be installed in the same slot from which it was removed See Install an FMod on page 21 Related Information a Install an FMod on page 21 m Remove an FMod on page 19 m Install the Card Into a System on page 11 V Install the Card Into
25. hd 255 sec 63 gt pci 7c 0 pcildde 378 b pcil000 1000 0 sde0 0 1 c2t1d0 lt DEFAULT cyl 2985 alt 2 hd 255 sec 63 gt pci 7c 0 pcildde 378 b pcil000 1000 0 sde1 0 1 c2t2d0 lt DEFAULT cyl 2985 alt 2 hd 255 sec 63 gt pci 7c 0 pcildde 378 b pcil000 1000 0 sde 2 0 1 c2t2d0 lt DEFAULT cyl 2985 alt 2 hd 255 sec 63 gt pci 7c 0 pcildde 378 b pcil000 1000 0 sd 3 0 7 Update the FMod firmware See Updating the FMod Firmware on page 37 Related Information m Flash Module Architecture Overview on page 1 a FMod Physical Locations on page 18 m Locate an FMod Using Software on page 17 V Replacing FMod Retention Clips In the event one or more FMod retention clips break you can order replacement clips Oracle Part Number 555 1970 from https shop oracle com pls ostore f p dstore home 0 1 Remove any FMods required to replace the broken clip See Remove an FMod on page 19 2 Completely remove the broken retention clip screw and clip from the board 3 Install the new retention clip but do not tighten the retention clip screw Leave the retention clip loose to ease installation of the FMod 22 Sun Flash Accelerator F20 PCle Card User s Guide e April 2014 4 Install the FMod See Install an FMod on page 21 Related Information m Install an FMod on page 21 m Remove an FMod on page 19 Servicing the ESM These topics explain how to service
26. he ESM assembly into place without disturbing FMod3 4 Install the two retaining pins from the back of the card a First install the outer section of each retaining pin 34 Sun Flash Accelerator F20 PCle Card User s Guide April 2014 b Next install the center sections of the each retaining pin 5 Connect the ESM plug to J803 on the card Route the ESM cable around the retainer clip so that the cable will lay between FMod0 and FMod1 6 Install FMod0 See Install an FMod on page 21 7 Install the card into the system For instructions see the service manual and the product notes for your system 8 Restart the system and verify the correct LED status for the card See Card LEDs on page 46 Related Information m Energy Storage Module Overview on page 2 m Remove the ESM on page 30 m Replace the Card on page 44 V Install the ESM Alternate Configuration Before you begin perform the following task m Perform ESD Prevention Measures on page 7 1 Remove FMod0 See Remove an FMod on page 19 2 Lower the ESM into the ESM shroud while carefully threading the ESM cable through the opening in the side of the ESM shroud 3 Connect the ESM plug to J803 on the card Route the ESM cable around the retainer clip so that the cable will lay between FMod0 and FMod1 Servicing the Card 35 4 Snap the ESM cover into place 5 Install FMod0 See Install an
27. ice Required LED amber Power LED PWR On Normal operation Blink There is write activity in the corresponding FMod Off System power is off Note If an FMod is not present then the LED will remain ON Off The system is not running in its normal state System power might be off the ESM could be faulty the host slot could be powered off or the card could be faulty Steady on The ESM is adequately charged and capable of providing enough emergency power to retain data integrity in the event of a power interruption No service action is required Fast blink The ESM is charging approximately five minutes No service action is required The card is functioning is write through non caching mode at this time On The ESM is not retaining enough reserve power to support write back mode or the ESM is not reaching the proper charge level in the alloted time The card is functioning in write through non caching mode Service is required The ESM or the card might be faulty Off Normal operation On The system is powered on and power rails on the board are up Off Host slot power is off the system is off or the card is faulty Related Information m Troubleshooting Chart on page 45 Servicing the Card 47 48 Sun Flash Accelerator F20 PCle Card User s Guide April 2014 Understanding Specifications The following topics contain information about card spec
28. ifications m Physical Dimensions on page 49 m Environmental Specifications on page 49 m Electrical Specifications on page 50 m Connector Pinouts on page 50 Physical Dimensions The Sun Flash Accelerator F20 PCIe card from Oracle meets the PCI low profile MD2 specification Specification Dimention Height 2 6 in 67 mm Length 6 6 in 167 mm Environmental Specifications Note With the ESM installed the ambient temperature must not exceed 104 F 40 C For specific site planning guidelines and best practices refer to the server site planning guide and product notes for your server 49 Specification Measurement Ambient temperature without forced airflow 32 to 104 F 0 to 40 C Ambient temperature with forced airflow 32 to 131 F 0 to 55 C recommended Relative humidity 10 to 90 noncondensing Altitude Up to 9840 ft 3 000m Electrical Specifications Specification DC power requirements PCI Express DC Voltage 3 3V 5 12V 8 AC power consumption 16 5 Watts charging with de rated ASIC load 17 Watts charge complete with 100 ASIC load 21 Watts charging with 100 ASIC load Current requirements 2 0A 3 3 VDC 1 0A 12 0 VDC Connector Pinouts There are two types of ports A narrow port communicates over a narrow link and contains only one transmit receive pair and a wide port communicates over a wide link and contains more than on
29. ing FMod firmware using a Windows or Linux system Servicing the Card 39 Updating the SAS SATA Controller Firmware Check the latest version of the Sun Flash Accelerator F20 PCIe Card Product Notes as well as the latest version of the system product notes to determine if updating the controller firmware is necessary m Update the SAS SATA Controller Firmware Oracle Solaris OS on page 40 a Update the SAS SATA Controller Firmware Linux OS on page 43 a Update the SAS SATA Controller Firmware Windows on page 43 Related Information m Updating the FMod Firmware on page 37 m Configure the SAS SATA Controller as a Boot Device x86 Systems on page 15 V Update the SAS SATA Controller Firmware Oracle Solaris OS Note Use a console connection to view status information during firmware updates 1 Download and install the Oracle Hardware Management Pack 2 2 or greater which includes the fwupdate tool to your server Follow instructions to download the firmware here http www oracle com technetwork server storage servermgmt do wnloads index html The firmware is available at My Oracle Support https support oracle com Follow the instructions for installing and configuring the Oracle Hardware Management Pack in the Oracle Hardware Management Pack 2 2 Installation Guide E25304 available at the link below Install all patches required for your OS http download oracle com do
30. ion levers from the FMod d Pull the FMod straight up and off the card The FMod near the faceplate is held in place by a groove on the back of the faceplace Remove this FMod at an angle to free it from the metal groove 3 Place the FMod on an antistatic mat Related Information m Flash Module Architecture Overview on page 1 m Locate an FMod Using Software on page 17 a FMod Physical Locations on page 18 20 Sun Flash Accelerator F20 PCle Card User s Guide April 2014 V Install an FMod Note You must replace each FMod in the same location on the card to retain consistent device addresses 1 Perform ESD prevention measures See Perform ESD Prevention Measures on page 7 2 Press the FMod connector into the corresponding connector on the card Note If you replaced FMod 1 note that the ESM cable lays between FMod 1 and FMod 0 3 Replace the upper FMod Servicing the Card 21 4 Tighten the FMod retention clip screws to secure the new FMod 5 Install the card into the system For instructions see the service manual and the product notes for your system 6 Power up the system and verify successful installation of the card through your system s OS The successfully installed FMods will appear to your system as discrete SSDs For example using the Oracle Solaris OS format command format AVAILABLE DISK SELECTIONS 0 c2t0d0 lt DEFAULT cyl 2985 alt 2
31. irections in the README file 24 Sun Flash Accelerator F20 PCle Card User s Guide e April 2014 If you have multiple Sun Flash Accelerator F20 PCle cards of the same age installed consider replacing the ESMs at the same time to minimize system downtime Service the ESM F371 4650 as described in the Sun Flash Accelerator F20 PCIe User s Guide 820 7265 Related Information m Monitoring ESM Lifespan Options on page 23 Oracle ILOM ESM Monitoring for SPARC T Series Servers For later generation F20 cards part number 511 1500 02 and 511 1275 04 or greater ESM lifespan is automatically monitored by the Oracle ILOM system management firmware installed on your host ESM monitoring requires the minimum Oracle ILOM firmware version see the supported firmware versions in the Sun Flash Accelerator F20 PCIe Product Notes Oracle ILOM monitors ESMs by recording the Total_Time_On for each installed F20 card and then issues warning messages to the event log and to the host Oracle Solaris syslog as an ESM approaches the end of its lifespan For example one week before an ESM reaches its threshold Oracle ILOM issues this warning message ESM is approaching its lifespan Please schedule a replacement as soon as possible When an ESM reaches its threshold Oracle ILOM issues this critical event message SYS MB RISER1 PCI4 F20CARD ESM has exceeded its lifespan Please schedule a replacement as soon as possib
32. le Note You can configure Oracle ILOM to send these alerts by email or SNMP trap See your Oracle ILOM documentation for more information Service the ESM F371 4650 as described in the Sun Flash Accelerator F20 PCIe User s Guide 820 7265 Servicing the Card 25 Once you have replaced your ESM use the following commands to remove the fault warnings this also resets the F20 card Total_Time_On counter to 0 gt cd SYS MB RISERO PCIE3 F20CARD gt set clear_fault_action true Use the following commands to locate the path to your card Find the path in a line starting with FRU similar to the example below gt start SP faultmgmt shell Are you sure you want to start SP faultmgmt shell y n y faultmgmtsp gt fmadm faulty FRU SYS MB RISERO PCIE3 F20CARD Related Information m Monitoring ESM Lifespan Options on page 23 Oracle ILOM ESM Monitoring for x86 X Series Servers For later generation F20 cards part number 511 1500 02 and 511 1275 04 or greater ESM lifespan is automatically monitored by the Oracle ILOM system management firmware installed on your host ESM monitoring requires the minimum Oracle ILOM firmware version see the supported firmware versions in the Sun Flash Accelerator F20 PCIe Product Notes Oracle ILOM monitors ESMs by recording the system UPTIME for each installed F20 card and then issues warning messages to the event log and to th
33. mplete a write operation during a power failure To avoid this risk replace the ESM at the recommended service interval Preparing for Installation 3 Note The long term durability of the ESM is affected by excessive heat Refer to your server product notes to understand any slot or thermal restrictions that apply to your server Product documentation is available at http www oracle com documentation Related Information m Energy Storage Module Overview on page 2 m Monitoring ESP Lifespan on page 23 m Servicing the ESM on page 23 4 Ship Kit Contents The ship kit contains the following components m Sun Flash Accelerator F20 PCIe card m Full height PCIe bracket a Antistatic wrist strap m Sun Flash Accelerator F20 PCIe Card Getting Started Guide not pictured Sun Flash Accelerator F20 PCle Card Users Guide e April 2014 Required Tools You need the following tools to install or service the card m Antistatic wrist strap m Antistatic mat m No 1 Phillips screwdriver Observing Safety Precautions This section contains information about safeguarding the equipment and personnel from damage Preparing for Installation 5 gt m General Safety Information on page 6 m Safety Symbols on page 6 m ESD Safety Measures on page 6 m Perform ESD Prevention Measures on page 7 General Safety Information For your protection observe the following safet
34. or more information see FMod Alignment for Optimal Performance on page 13 Note Like any other storage media if you reformat the FMods on the card any preexisting data on the FMods is destroyed during the formatting process Related Information m Energy Storage Module Overview on page 2 m Servicing the Card on page 17 Energy Storage Module Overview The Sun Flash Accelerator F20 PCle card includes an energy storage module ESM to ensure data integrity during a power interruption functioning similar to a battery backup Data indexing and data chache are periodically stored on volatile memory on each FMod The data cache is necessary to achive the performance expected of the FMods In the event of a power interruption existing data in volatile storage must be written to flash memory before total power loss occurs When properly charged and in service the ESM provides enough electrical power to enable data to be written to local flash memory during a sudden power loss The ESM is essential for protecting the FMods from damage and for ensuring data integrity Note If the ESM is offline or charging the FMods function in write through mode writing all data directly to flash memory resulting in significantly reduced write performance If you see a significant decrease in write performance make sure the ESM is functioning properly 2 Sun Flash Accelerator F20 PCle Card User s Guide e April 2014 Caution
35. or F20 ESM Monitoring Utility on page 24 a Oracle ILOM ESM Monitoring for SPARC T Series Servers on page 25 m Oracle ILOM ESM Monitoring for x86 X Series Servers on page 26 m XSCF ESM Monitoring for SPARC M Series Servers on page 28 Sun Flash Accelerator F20 ESM Monitoring Utility The Sun Flash Accelerator F20 ESM Monitoring Utility is a simple tool that you install on your host server to track the life of the ESM Once installed the ESM Monitoring Utility runs weekly to track the age of your ESM The utility sends messages to the console and the var adm messages file as the ESM approaches or exceeds the replacement interval Optionally you can use an external monitoring tool to configure an SNMP trap that sends an email alert when these messages appear The utility can be run manually anytime to display the current ESM replacement data on all installed cards Note Installation of this utility is required on cards with part number 511 1500 01 and 511 1275 03 or less to maintain optimal performance for the life of the card This option will not work on cards with part numbers 511 1500 02 and 511 1275 04 or higher Download the ESM Monitoring Utility 1 Go to http cs sun com download index jsp cat Operating Systems amp tab 3 2 Locate the Sun Flash Accelerator F20 ESM Monitoring Utility for Oracle Solaris 1 0 3 Log in if required to download the file To install the utility follow the d
36. orm ESD prevention measures See Perform ESD Prevention Measures on page 7 2 Remove the card from the system and place the card on an antistatic mat For instructions refer to the service manual and the product notes for your system 3 Remove all the FMods from the old card See Remove an FMod on page 19 Note Note the position of each FMod You must replace each FMod in the same location on the new card to retain proper device mapping 4 Remove the ESM from the old card See Removing the ESM on page 30 5 Install the ESM onto the new card See Installing the ESM on page 33 44 Sun Flash Accelerator F20 PCle Card Users Guide e April 2014 6 Install all the FMods onto the new card See Install an FMod on page 21 Replace each FMod in the same relative location as on the old card to retain proper system mapping 7 Install the new card into the system For instructions see the service manual and the product notes for your system Related Information m Updating the FMod Firmware on page 37 m Updating the SAS SATA Controller Firmware on page 40 Troubleshooting the Card m Troubleshooting Chart on page 45 m Card LEDs on page 46 Troubleshooting Chart Issue A single FMod is no longer visible by the OS Card no longer visible to the OS Probable Cause Failed FMod Failed card Action Find a failed FMod from your OS just as
37. ou leur utilisation eo Ge 4 Adobe PostScript Contents Preface vii Preparing for Installation 1 Understanding Card Features 1 Flash Module Architecture Overview 1 Energy Storage Module Overview 2 Required ESM Replacement 3 Ship Kit Contents 4 Required Tools 5 Observing Safety Precautions 5 General Safety Information 6 Safety Symbols 6 ESD Safety Measures 6 Antistatic Wrist Strap 7 Antistatic Mat 7 v Perform ESD Prevention Measures 7 v Update the Host System 8 Installing the Card 9 Installing the Hardware 9 v Verify Available PCIe Slot 10 v Optional Install Full Height Bracket v Install the Card Into a System 11 10 Card LED Locations 12 FMod Alignment for Optimal Performance 13 Optional Using the SAS SATA Controller as a Boot Device 14 SAS SATA Controller as a Boot Device 15 v Configure the SAS SATA Controller as a Boot Device SPARC Systems 15 v Configure the SAS SATA Controller as a Boot Device x86 Systems 15 v Remove the Card From a System 16 Servicing the Card 17 Servicing FMods 17 v Locate an FMod Using Software 17 FMod Physical Locations 18 v Remove an FMod 19 v Install an FMod 21 v Replacing FMod Retention Clips 22 Servicing the ESM 23 Monitoring ESP Lifespan 23 Monitoring ESM Lifespan Options 23 Sun Flash Accelerator F20 ESM Monitoring Utility 24 Oracle ILOM ESM Monitoring for SPARC T Series Servers 25 Oracle ILOM ESM Monitoring for x86 X Series Servers 26 XSCF ESM Monitoring
38. pgraded as shown ID Priority Action Status Old Firmware Proposed New System Ver Ver Reboot c1 1 Check FW Success 01 27 03 00 IT Not Provided N A None Do you wish to process all of the above component upgrades y n y Updating c1 Success Verifying all priority 1 updates No metadata provided so version verification can not be completed Execution Summary ID Priority Action Status Old Firmware Proposed New System Ver Ver Reboot cl 1 Validate Pending 01 27 03 00 IT Not 01 27 91 00 IT None Provided 6 After installing the firmware update power off the system 7 After at least two minutes power on the system to activate the new firmware 8 Verify the new controller firmware was successfully installed Type fwupdate list controller Controller ID Manufacturer XML Model Product FW BIOS Version Support Name Version 42 Sun Flash Accelerator F20 PCle Card Users Guide April 2014 CU cl SI Logic N A 0x0058 SAS10681 01 27 91 00 IT 6 26 00 00 DI SI Logic N A 0x0058 SAS1068 01 27 03 00 IT 6 26 00 00 V Update the SAS SATA Controller Firmware Linux OS Note Use a console connection to view status information during firmware updates 1 Stop all I O functions on the card 2 Download the most up to date firmware from the LSI web site http www 1si com support sun Check the Sun Flash Accelerator F20 PCIe Card Product Notes for the lates
39. r as a Boot Device on page 15 m Configure the SAS SATA Controller as a Boot Device SPARC Systems on page 15 m Configure the SAS SATA Controller as a Boot Device x86 Systems on page 15 Related Information m Updating the SAS SATA Controller Firmware on page 40 14 Sun Flash Accelerator F20 PCle Card User s Guide e April 2014 SAS SATA Controller as a Boot Device By default the Sun Flash Accelerator F20 PCIe card is configured as a nonbootable device On SPARC based systems you can configure and manage devices attached to the Sun Flash Accelerator F20 PCIe card including FMods using conventional Oracle Solaris tools and utilities In addition you can use conventional Oracle Solaris tools and utilities to configure an FMod as a boot device No additional firmware configuration is necessary On x86 based systems you must use the SAS configuration utility to configure the Sun Flash Accelerator F20 PCle card for use as a boot device Some systems might require additional configuration steps Consult the product notes for your server for specific configuration instructions Configure the SAS SATA Controller as a Boot Device SPARC Systems On SPARC systems you can use conventional Oracle Solaris based tools to configure the SAS SATA controller as a boot device See your Oracle Solaris documentation for more information Configure the SAS SATA Controller as a Boot Device x86 Systems Use this proc
40. s 16065 blocks 16065 blocks cylinder 512 bytes block 4096 2008 125 bytes This is not a 4K aligned value The next 4K aligned value in this case would be cylinder 8 8 cylinder 16065 blocks cylinder 512 bytes block 4096 16065 This value is a 4K aligned value evenly divisible by 8 1 References to disk partitions in this context refer to the partitions on the Sun Flash Accelerator F20 PCle FMods Installing the Card 13 Note When a disk is added to the zpool ZFS creates partitions that start on cylinder 0 by default which results in 4K alignment No tuning is needed if you use ZFS Ensure that individual partitions are created on 4K aligned boundaries To do this use the format command to inspect and alter partition boundaries 4K aligned boundaries must be setup in both format and in fdisk When you are finished the partition should look similar to the following example EXAMPLE Verify That a Partition Starts at a 4K Aligned Value fdisk dev rdsk c0t13d0p0 Total disk size is 2987 cylinders Cylinder size is 16065 512 byte blocks Cylinders Partition Status Type Start End Length 1 Active Solaris2 8 2986 2979 100 Once the fdisk partition is aligned no further adjustments are needed Optional Using the SAS SATA Controller as a Boot Device This section contains information about configuring the card s onboard controller as a boot device a SAS SATA Controlle
41. ssible ESM configurations Use the ESM removal procedure appropriate for your card m Remove the ESM on page 30 m Remove the ESM Alternate Configuration on page 32 V Remove the ESM Before you begin perform the following tasks m Perform ESD Prevention Measures on page 7 m Remove the card from the system and place it on an antistatic mat For instructions see the service manual and the product notes for your system Caution The card can be hot when removed Wait 20 seconds after you remove the card before you touch card components 1 Remove FMod0 from the card See Remove an FMod on page 19 30 Sun Flash Accelerator F20 PCle Card Users Guide e April 2014 Note FMod0 must be removed to access the ESM cable 2 Disconnect the ESM cable from connector J803 on the card 3 Remove the two retaining pins on the back of the card a First remove the center pin from each retaining pin b Next remove the outer section of each retaining pin 4 Slide the ESM assembly the ESM shroud and the ESM off the card Carefully slide the ESM off the card without disturbing FMod3 5 Remove the ESM shroud from the ESM Servicing the Card 31 Related Information a Energy Storage Module Overview on page 2 m Install the ESM on page 34 m Replace the Card on page 44 V Remove the ESM Alternate Configuration Before you begin perform the following tasks m Perform ESD Pr
42. t https support oracle com Follow the instructions for installing and configuring the Oracle Hardware Management Pack in the Oracle Hardware Management Pack 2 2 Installation Guide E25304 available at the link below Install all patches required for your OS http download oracle com docs cd E20451 01 html E25304 index html Once you have successfully installed the fwupdate component go on to step 2 of this procedure Servicing the Card 37 2 Download and unpack the latest version of FMod firmware The firware is available at https support oracle com Search for patch ID 145426 01 3 Stop all I O functions on the card 4 To locate an FMod type fwupdate list disk DISKS ID Brand Model Chassis Slot Type Media Size GB Firmware Revision c2d0 MARVELL SD88SA02 0 14 sata SSD 24 D20R c2d1 MARVELL SD88SA02 0 14 sata SSD 24 D20R c2d2 MARVELL SD88SA02 0 14 sata SSD 24 D20R c2d3 MARVELL SD88SA02 0 14 sata SSD 24 D20R Note This procedure shows how to update one FMod Make sure to update all installed FMods 5 Follow the instructions in the firmware README file to update the firmware This example assumes the new firmware file D20Y_metadata xml1 is in the same directory from which you run the command Caution Do not run the update disk_firmware command without the x D20Y_metadata xml1 option Without this option the device can become unresponsive
43. t firmware versions 3 Download the sasflash utility from the LSI web site Find the generic sasflash utility under any controller for example http www 1si com support sun 4 Use the sasflash utility to update the LSI1068E firmware 5 After installing the firmware update power off the system 6 Power on the system to activate the new firmware 7 Verify that the new controller firmware was successfully installed V Update the SAS SATA Controller Firmware Windows Note Use a console connection to view status information during firmware updates 1 Stop all I O functions on the card Servicing the Card 43 2 Download the most up to date firmware from the LSI web site http www 1si com support sun Check the Sun Flash Accelerator F20 PCIe Card Product Notes for the latest firmware versions 3 Download the sasflash utility from the LSI web site Find the generic sasflash utility under any controller for example http www lsi com support sun 4 Use sasflash to update the LSI1068E firmware 5 After installing the firmware update power off the system 6 Power on the system to activate the new firmware 7 Verify that the new controller firmware was successfully installed V Replace the Card Replacement cards are shipped with new ESMs and without FMods When replacing the card you must also replace the ESM If you are replacing a faulty card you must transfer the FMods to the new card 1 Perf
44. t strap provided when handling ESD sensitive components Antistatic Mat Place ESD sensitive components such as motherboards memory and other PCBs on an antistatic mat not provided Related Information m Perform ESD Prevention Measures on page 7 Perform ESD Prevention Measures 1 Prepare an antistatic surface to set parts on during the removal installation or replacement process Place ESD sensitive components such as the printed circuit boards on an antistatic mat The following items can be used as an antistatic mat m Antistatic bag used to wrap a replacement part m ESD mat m A disposable ESD mat shipped with some replacement parts or optional system components 2 Attach an antistatic wrist strap When servicing or removing server components attach an antistatic strap to your wrist and then to a metal area on the chassis Preparing for Installation 7 Related Information m ESD Safety Measures on page 6 V Update the Host System Check the Sun Flash Accelerator F20 PCIe Card Product Notes for the latest firmware requirements available at http oracle com pls topic lookup ctx E19682 01 amp id homepage Download and install any firmware updates required to support the HBA drive backplane system BIOS or OBP system firmware for your system from this location https support oracle com CSP ui flash html Note You will be asked to update card firmware later 8 Sun Flash Accelerator
45. the ESM and configure ESM lifespan monitoring utility m Monitoring ESP Lifespan on page 23 m Remove the ESM on page 30 m Install the ESM on page 34 Monitoring ESP Lifespan m Monitoring ESM Lifespan Options on page 23 m Sun Flash Accelerator F20 ESM Monitoring Utility on page 24 m Oracle ILOM ESM Monitoring for SPARC T Series Servers on page 25 m Oracle ILOM ESM Monitoring for x86 X Series Servers on page 26 m XSCF ESM Monitoring for SPARC M Series Servers on page 28 Monitoring ESM Lifespan Options Because the onboard ESM has a limited lifespan Oracle provides two different methods that monitor how long an ESM has been installed and notifies you when to replace the ESM One option is the Sun Flash Accelerator F20 ESM Monitoring Utility a simple script that you install on your host server to track the life of the ESM You must use this monitoring option for F20 cards with part numbers 511 1500 01 and 511 1275 03 Servicing the Card 23 The second option uses Oracle ILOM or XSCF for M series servers to monitor the F20 card Oracle ILOM will track the ESM lifespan and notify you when to replace the ESM You must use this monitoring option for F20 cards with part numbers 511 1500 05 or greater and with Oracle ILOM system firmware version 7 2 7 d or greater Note M Series servers only support cards with part numbers 511 1500 xx Related Information m Sun Flash Accelerat
46. tion guide For information about restrictions and use of the Sun Flash Accelerator F20 PCIe card on your server see the most recent version of the server product notes This preface contains the following topics m Product Notes on page vii m Related Documentation on page viii m Feedback on page viii m Access to Oracle Support on page viii Product Notes For late breaking information and known issues about this product refer to the product notes at http docs oracle com cd E19682 01 index html vii Related Documentation Documentation Links Sun Flash http docs oracle com cd E19682 01 index html Accelerator F20 PCle Card Feedback Provide feedback about this documentation at http www oracle com goto docfeedback Access to Oracle Support Oracle customers have access to electronic support through My Oracle Support For information visit http www oracle com pls topic lookup ctx acc amp id info or visit http www oracle com pls topic lookup ctx acc amp id trs if you are hearing impaired viii Sun Flash Accelerator F20 PCle Card User s Guide e April 2014 Preparing for Installation The following topics describe information you need before installing or servicing the Sun Flash Accelerator F20 PCle card Note For specific installation instructions see your system installation guide For information about installation and use of the card on yo
47. ur server see the most recent version of the server product notes m Understanding Card Features on page 1 m Ship Kit Contents on page 4 m Required Tools on page 5 m Observing Safety Precautions on page 5 m Update the Host System on page 8 Understanding Card Features The following topics provide an overview of the card features m Flash Module Architecture Overview on page 1 m Energy Storage Module Overview on page 2 m Required ESM Replacement on page 3 Flash Module Architecture Overview The solid state flash module FMod architecture enables much faster throughput compared to conventional disk based drive technology Four FMods are installed on one Sun Flash Accelerator F20 PCIe card The system treats each FMod as a separate storage volume FMods are managed using the same tools as those for conventional platter based hard drives When you install the card or add or replace FMods on the card you must format each new FMod before you can read or write data to it If you move the card or individual FMods to a different server using a different operating system or file system you must reformat the FMods to work with the new file system Additionally solid state flash devices have block alignments typically aligned on 4 Kbyte boundaries not the 512 byte boundaries of conventional disks In order to maximize performance partitions need to be aligned on 4 Kbyte boundaries F
48. w sun com msg SCF 8000 AE for detailed information Once you receive this message type the following command for more detail XSCF gt fmdump m MSG ID SCF 8000 AE TYPE Fault VER 1 SEVERITY Major EVENT TIME Wed Feb 17 12 49 24 EST 2010 PLATFORM SPARC Enterprise M4000 CSN 0000000000 HOSTNAME burl m4000 0 SOURCE sde REV 1 16 EVENT ID 98198f1d 2e66 4635 90dd 5381b2bf2f1f DESC An energy storage module has exceeded its lifespan Refer to http www sun com msg SCF 8000 AE for more information AUTO RESPONSE No immediate action is taken IMPACT Backup power may not be available in event of power loss REC ACTION Schedule a repair procedure as soon as possible to replace the ESM Servicing the Card 29 Note You can configure XSCF to send these alerts by email or SNMP trap See your XSCF documentation for more information Once you replace your ESM use the following command to clear the fault warnings and reset the F20 card Total_Time_On counter to 0 XSCF gt ioxadm lifetime z IOU x PCI y Use of ioxadm lifetime z requires fieldeng privileges For more information see the XSCF product documentation http download oracle com docs cd E19867 01 E21466 01 E21466 01 pdf Related Information m Monitoring ESM Lifespan Options on page 23 Removing the ESM The card comes with two po
49. y precautions when setting up your equipment Follow all cautions and instructions marked on the equipment and described in the your server s safety information a Follow the electrostatic discharge safety practices as described in this section Safety Symbols Note the meanings of the following symbols that might appear in this document Caution There is a risk of personal injury or equipment damage To avoid personal injury and equipment damage follow the instructions Caution Hot surface Avoid contact Surfaces are hot and might cause personal injury if touched Caution Hazardous voltages are present To reduce the risk of electric shock and danger to personal health follow the instructions ESD Safety Measures Electrostatic discharge sensitive devices such as the motherboard PCI cards hard drives and memory modules require special handling 6 Sun Flash Accelerator F20 PCle Card User s Guide e April 2014 Caution Circuit boards and hard drives contain electronic components that are extremely sensitive to static electricity Ordinary amounts of static electricity from clothing or the work environment can destroy the components located on these boards Do not touch the components along their connector edges Caution You must disconnect all system power supplies before servicing any of the components documented in this chapter Antistatic Wrist Strap Wear an antistatic wris
50. you would locate a failed HDD FMod target numbers are always 0 3 and those numbers correspond to the FMod labelling on the card Find a failed card using your OS just as you would locate any failed PCIe card See Replace the Card on page 44 for instructions about replacing the card and transferring the ESM and FMods to the new card Servicing the Card 45 Issue Probable Cause Action I O performance decreases Failed ESM Check card LEDs If the amber ESM Service Required drastically LED is lit replace the ESM See Remove the ESM on page 30 I O performance slow FMods not Set FMod partitions to start on 4K aligned properly aligned boundaries See FMod Alignment for Optimal Performance on page 13 I O performance slow Connecting the Connecting the onboard expander to external devices onboard can slow FMod performance as the expander now SAS SATA manages more traffic This feature is not currently expander to supported external devices Related Information m Locate an FMod Using Software on page 17 m Servicing FMods on page 17 m Servicing the ESM on page 23 m Updating the FMod Firmware on page 37 a Updating the SAS SATA Controller Firmware on page 40 Card LEDs Use the card LEDs to determine the status of the card 46 Sun Flash Accelerator F20 PCle Card User s Guide e April 2014 LED Icon Description FMod 3 2 1 0 FMod green ESM OK LED green ESM Serv

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