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Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual

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2. v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2007 American Megatrends Inc 2 30 Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 2 3 Remote Access Configuration Main Advanced Boot Server Security Exit kkxkxkxkkxkxkxkkxkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkxkxk IPMI Information Configure Remote a kx Remote Access Enabled a i Serial port number COM1 Base Address IRQ 3F8h 4 ia Serial Port Mode 09600 8 n 1 Flow Control None eed Select Screen di x RARS Select Item lt 2 a PAET General Help x rELO Save and Exit 0 ESC Exit ESC s KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2007 American Megatrends Inc Chapter 2 Powering On and Configuring BIOS Settings 2 1 2 3 4 24 Security Settings Advanced Boot Server Security Exit Main
3. x x x Enter Go to Sub Screen Exit system setup after saving the changes F10 key can be used for this operation R Select Screen EK Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Exit Options Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Discard Changes Load Optimal Defaults Load Failsafe Defaults v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2007 American Megatrends Inc Note Do not use failsafe mode unless it is recommended by Sun service personnel 2 33 Chapter 2 Powering On and Configuring BIOS Settings 2 4 Resetting the BIOS
4. Install or Change the password 5 Select Screen Select Item Enter Change F1 General Help F F10 Save and Exit 3 ESC Exit s Security Settings Supervisor Password Not Installed User Password Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Boot Sector Virus Protection Disabled v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2007 American Megatrends Inc Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 2 32 Security Exit 23425 Exit Main Advanced Boot
5. Inc 2 9 American Megatrends Chapter 2 Powering On and Configuring BIOS Settings C Copyright 1985 2007 v02 61 Advanced Settings Advanced Boot Server Security Exit 2 3 4 2 Main Configure CPU x et Select Screen Fa Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Advanced Settings KERR KKK KR KKK KEK KK KEK K KKK KK KEK KKK KKK KEK KK KEK KKK KKK KE KKK KEKE WARNING Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction tion CPU Configura Memory Configuration tion IDE Configura SuperTO Configuration ting tion tion tion Event Log Configuration Trusted Compu USB Configura PCI Configura MPS Configura
6. v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2007 American Megatrends Inc Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 F F F F F HF F 2 10 2 3 4 3 CPU Configuration Advanced Configure advanced CPU settings This should be enabled in order to enable or Intel R Xeon R CPU E5320 1 86GHz disable the Hardware CPUID 6F7 Prefetcher Disable Stepping B 3 Feature Frequency 1 86GHz FSB Speed 106 3 Cache L1 128 KB Cache L2 8192 KB Ratio Status Unlocked Max 07 Min 06 i i Ratio Actual Value 7 7 Hardware Prefetcher Enabled Select Scr
7. 17702 61 C Copyright 1985 2007 2 3 4 18 Server Main Advanced Boot Server Security Exit kkxkxkxkkxkkxkkxkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkxkxk IPMI Information InPut for Set LAN Configuration command Status Of BMC Working See IPMI 1 5 Spec IPMI Specification Version 2 0 table 19 1 3 BMC Firmware Version 00 00 21 NOTE 7 Each question in NIC1 Mac Address 00 16 36 F1 66 9A this group may take x NIC2 Mac Address 00 16 36 F1 66 9B considerable amount of time Set AST2000 LAN Configuration Remote Access Configuration XX Restore on AC Power Loss Last State Select Screen External Serial Port System KELAR Select Item ia Enter Go to Sub Screen Event Control Interface a
8. View BMC System Event Log KK Clear 8110 System Event Log ER E Select Screen XX Event Logging Enabled 02 Ste Change Option ECC Event Logging Enabled A RT General Help PCI Error Logging Enabled F10 Save and Exit 3 NB FSB Error Logging Enabled ESC Exit NB Internal Error Logging Enabled 5 NMI on Error Fatal E Reset BMC Password KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2007 American Megatrends Inc Note With ILOM 3 0 it is possible to delete the default user account root If it has been deleted nothing changes when you select Reset BMC Password Tip Use the web interface or the CLI to create a backup root account with administrator privileges See the ILOM 3 0 documentation for details 2 26 Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 2 3 4 19 4512000 LAN Configuration Server AST2000 LAN Configuration Enter chan
9. 2 3 4 2 3 4 1 BIOS Main Menu Screen Main Advanced Boot Server Security Exit System Overview Use or S AMIBIOS selec Version 08 00 14 ER Build Date 04 23 07 Use SID 1ADPT017 confi kk Product Name Sun Blade X6250 Server Modul Board Serial Number 2029QTF8717MW0141 ak BMC Firmware Version 00 00 26 ie CPLD Revision 140 Processor Kar Intel R Xeon R CPU E5320 1 2 BN R Speed 1866MHz Count si Tab FL System Memory F10 Size 2048MB AROS System Time 08 11 54 System Date Mon 04 09 2007 System Time 08 12 14
10. x s support for USB AUTO disables support if devices are ted elect Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit Inc Enable legacy option legacy no USB connec 5 5 F10 ESC American Megatrends USB Configuration 2 3 4 10 Advanced USB Configuration kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk Module Version 2 24 2 13 4 Enabled 2 Mice 1 Hub Auto Disabled 6 USB Ports troller Enabled C Copyright 1985 2007 Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 USB Devices 2 Keyboards Legacy USB Support Emulation USB Functions Port 64 60 USB 2 0 Con v02 61 2 18
11. Advanced kkxkxkxkxkxkxkxkxkkkxkkkkkxkxkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkxkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkxk MPS Configuration Select MPS Revision MPS Revision 1 4 a i as Select Screen di x 2 Select Item F Bosh Change Option X FPL General Help i F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2007 American Megatrends Inc 2 20 Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 2 3 4 13 Event Log Configuration Advanced Event Logging details Discard all events a kx in the Event
12. d Gently set the CPU onto the pins in the socket e When the CPU is fully seated in the socket pivot the hinged retainer plate down onto the top of the CPU f Pivot the release lever down and into the locked position at the side of the socket The release lever must lock down the retainer plate as you close the lever 8 Install the heat sink a Using one syringe of thermal grease 500 mg 0 2 ml carefully apply grease to the top of the CPU in an X pattern as shown in FIGURE 3 14 3 22 Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 FIGURE 3 13 Replacing the CPU 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Chapter 3 Maintaining the Server 3 3 FIGURE 3 14 Applying Thermal Grease b If you are reinstalling an existing heatsink use an alcohol pad to clean all the old thermal grease from the component surface Also clean the dust from the heatsink fins Note System cooling might be affected by dust and contaminant build up Therefore you should open and check systems approximately every six months or more often in dirty operating environments Check system heatsinks fans and air openings If necessary clean systems by carefully brushing blowing or vacuuming contaminants from the system c Turn the heatsink upright and reinsert the four springs and mounting screws Caution Avoid moving the heatsink after it has contacted the top of the CPU Too much movement could disturb the layer
13. 5195 Unsupported AMB Vendor DIMM_B1 Warning 5196 Unsupported AMB Vendor DIMM_B2 Warning 5197 Unsupported AMB Vendor DIMM_B3 Warning 5198 Unsupported AMB Vendor DIMM_CO Warning 5199 Unsupported AMB Vendor DIMM_C1 Warning 519A Unsupported AMB Vendor DIMM_C2 Warning 519B Unsupported AMB Vendor DIMM_C3 Warning 519C Unsupported AMB Vendor DIMM_D0 Warning 519D Unsupported AMB Vendor DIMM_D1 Warning 519E Unsupported AMB Vendor DIMM_D2 Warning 519F Unsupported AMB Vendor DIMM_D3 Warning 51A0 Memory Configuration Error Pause 8101 Warning USB Host Controller not found at the specified Warning address 8102 Error USB device failed to initialize Warning 8103 Warning Unsupported UBS device found and disabled Warning 8104 Warning Port 60h 64h emulation is not supported by this USB Warning Host Controller 8105 Warning EHCI controller disabled It requires 64bit data support Pause in the BIOS 8301 Not enough space in Runtime area SMBIOS data will no be Warning available 8302 Not enough space in Runtime area SMBIOS data will no be Pause available 8601 Error BMC Not Responding Pause 8701 Insufficient Runtime space for MPS data Pause System may operate in PCI or Non MPS mode Appendix B BIOS Power On Self Test POST Codes B 10 Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 testing 4 7 CD ROM DVD 4 5 coin battery replacement 3 11 comments and suggestions xiii component overview
14. Auto Auto Enabled Chapter 2 Powering On and Configuring BIOS Settings 2 15 Type LBA Large Mode Block Multi Sector Transfer PIO Mode DMA Mode S M A R T 32Bit Data Transfer 17702 61 C Copyright 1985 2007 2 3 4 8 Super I O Confriguration Advanced KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK Configure Nat8374 Super IO Chipset Allows BIOS to Select OK Serial Portlil Base Serial Port1 Address 3F8 IRQ4 Addresses Serial Port2 Address 2F8 IRQ3 z Select Screen x RE Select Item F Bosh Change Option X FPL General Help i F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK v02 61 C Copyrig
15. XXX XXX XXX XXX i IP Address 010 006 072 150 XXX less than 256 Current IP address in BMC 010 006 072 150 and in decimal only eed Select Screen k x RARS Select Item lt 2 a PAET General Help x F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2007 American Megatrends Inc 2 28 Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 2 3 4 21 MAC Address Server MAC Address Configuration k Parameter Selector 05 1 5 Current MAC address in BMC 00 16 3
16. door is closed or the cable abruptly pulled TABLE 1 2 lists the pinouts of the DB9 port TABLE 1 2 DB9 Port Pinouts Pin Signal Description Status 6 COM DSR Not supported 2 COM SIN Supported 7 COM RTS Supported 3 COM SOUT Supported 8 COM CTS Supported 4 COM DTR Supported 1 COM DCD Supported 9 COM RI Not supported Caution Disconnect the dongle cable when you are done with it Otherwise the cable could be damaged Also the server might exceed RFI specifications while the dongle is connected 1 4 Accessory Kits TABLE 1 3 lists the contents of the accessory kit that is shipped with the servers TABLE 1 3 Accessory Kit Item Part Number Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Tools and Drivers CD 707 0093 1 6 Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 TABLE 1 3 Accessory Kit Item Part Number Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Installation Guide 820 1182 printed documentation Where to Find Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Documentation 820 1187 printed sheet Additional safety and license documentation Additional Options and Replaceable Components Supported components and their part numbers are subject to change over time For the most up to date list of replaceable components for these servers go to http sunsolve sun com handbook_pub Systems 1 Click the name and model of your server 2 On the product page that opens for the server click on Full Components Li
17. m Section 1 6 Customer Replaceable Units CRUs and Field Replaceable Units FRUs on page 1 7 CHAPTER 1 Features of the Servers The Sun Blade X6250 server module is designed to fit into the Sun Blade 6000 chassis system The Sun Blade X6250 server module supports two Intel Xeon 5000 series processors and embedded I O that provides PCI Express SAS and Gigabit Ethernet interfaces to the Sun Blade 6000 chassis midplane and four SAS with RAID Expansion Module or SATA drive interfaces at the front of the server module Server monitoring is performed by an onboard IPMI 2 0 compliant service processor with Integrated Lights Out Manager ILOM or an Embedded Lights Out Manager ELOM TABLE 1 1 summarizes the features of the server module 1 1 TABLE 1 1 Summary Comparison of Features Specifications Up to two Intel Xeon 5000 series dual core or quad core processors Up to 8 fully buffered ECC DIMMs per CPU up to 64 GB capacity using 4 GB DIMMs Four Serial Attached SCSI SAS or Serial ATA SATA HDs 2 5 inch or four Solid State Drives SSDs Onboard IPMI 2 0 compliant service processor SP with Intgrated Lights Out Manager or Embedded Lights Out Manager One 10 100 Management Ethernet Port to Midplane Remote Keyboard Video Mouse KVMS over IP Four channel SAS RAID disk controller e Four 8 lane PCI Express one per Network Express Module NEM Two 10 100 1000 Gigabit Ethernet one per NEM 10 100
18. one connect the battery to the Sun Blade RAID 5 Expansion Module as described in Step 5 Note The shipping container might include extra cables Do not use them 1 Power off the server and remove the server module from the chassis as described in Section 3 3 1 Removing the Server Module From the Chassis on page 3 7 Caution Do not operate the system with empty slots Always insert a filler into an empty slot to reduce the possibility of module shutdown 2 Remove the main cover as described in Section 3 3 2 Removing the Main Cover on page 3 9 Chapter 3 Maintaining the Server 3 35 3 0 9 3 Remove the Sun Blade RAID 5 Expansion Module as described in Section 3 5 7 Adding or Replacing a RAID Expansion Module on page 3 31 4 Remove the battery a Turn the Sun Blade RAID 5 Expansion Module board over The battery is located underneath the REM board b Disconnect the battery cable from the Sun Blade RAID 5 Expansion Module See FIGURE 3 20 c Remove the four screws that secure the battery to the Sun Blade RAID 5 Expansion Module board d Lift the battery away from the Sun Blade RAID 5 Expansion Module board 5 Install the new battery a Attach the battery to the Sun Blade RAID 5 Expansion Module using the four screws See FIGURE 3 20 b Connect the cable on the battery to the connector on the Sun Blade RAID 5 Expansion Module Note Dispose of the old battery co
19. 61 C Copyright 1985 2007 2 14 Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 Secondary IDE Master Advanced 2 3 4 7 Select the type of device connected 3 to the system x 2 5 Select Screen 5 EA Select Item Change Option F1 General Help x F10 Save and Exit 3 ESC Exit s American Megatrends Inc Device Hard Disk Vendor FUJITSU MHV2080BSSUN80G 063412554N Size 80 0GB Secondary IDE Master 6 6 LBA Mode Supported Block Mode 16Sectors PIO Mode 4 Async DMA MultiWord DMA 2 Ultra DMA Ultra DMA 5 S M A R T Supported Auto Auto Auto Auto
20. Control 7 Power off the system Select Power Off then click the Submit button 8 Select Maintenance then click Enter Upgrade Mode 9 Locate the firmware upgrade file a Click Browse A browser type window opens b Browse for the x6250v rom file c Select the file then click Open The browser closes 10 Select Start Upgrade The firmware upgrade process updates the BIOS and the SP After the upgrade is complete the SP reboots and the web session is restarted Proceed to Section 5 2 Updating the CPLD on page 5 2 Updating the CPLD The following procedure is rarely used and should not be done unless instructed by Sun Service personnel This procedure is used for server modules equipped with ELOM service processors only m For ILOM 2 0 see the Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager 2 0 Supplement for Sun Blade X6250 Server Module m For ILOM 3 0 see the Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager 3 0 Supplement for Sun Blade X6250 Server Module and the ILOM 3 0 documentation collection Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 V To Update CPLD Common Programmable Logic Device on the Motherboard 1 Download the Tools and Driver CD ISO image from http www sun com servers blades downloads jsp 2 Burn a CD or mount the ISO image and locate the combined firmware image file firmware bmc CPLD_V jbc 3 Save the CPLD_V jbc file to a location on your hard disk 4 Ensure that the host o
21. From the Chassis on page 3 7 Caution Do not operate the system with empty slots Always insert a filler into an empty slot to reduce the possibility of module shutdown 2 Remove the main cover as described in Section 3 3 2 Removing the Main Cover on page 3 9 3 Remove the following components from the motherboard and place them on an antistatic surface m DIMMS See Section 3 5 3 Replacing Memory Modules DIMMs on page 3 14 m CPU and heatsink See Section 3 5 4 Replacing a CPU and Heatsink on page 3 18 m Hard disks See Section 3 5 6 Replacing a Hard Disk on page 3 26 Chapter 3 Maintaining the Server 3 25 3 50 A You must return each HD to the bay from which it was removed Use an adhesive note or another method to temporarily label the HDs after you remove them RAID expansion module optional Section 3 5 7 Adding or Replacing a RAID Expansion Module on page 3 31 Fabric expansion module optional Section 3 5 10 Replacing a Fabric Expansion Module on page 3 37 Compact flash module optional Section 3 5 2 Replacing the Compact Flash Module on page 3 13 4 Install the components you removed from the old motherboard onto the new DIMMS See Section 3 5 3 Replacing Memory Modules DIMMs on page 3 14 CPU and heatsink See Section 3 5 4 Replacing a CPU and Heatsink on page 3 18 Hard disks See Section 3 5 6 Replacing a Har
22. Log View Event Log 1 5 Mark all events as read iy Clear Event Log ee od Select Screen g x RAS Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen 3 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2007 American Megatrends Inc Chapter 2 Powering On and Configuring BIOS Settings 2 21 2 3 4 14 Boot Menu Main Advanced Boot Server Security Exit Boot Settings Configure Settings a during System Boot Boot Settings Configuration x Boot Device Priority x i Hard Disk Drives ia od Select Screen g x RAS Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen X EL General Help i F10 Save and Exi
23. Operating System Installation Guide Restoring an Existing RAID Array After Changing the REM When you change the REM on a server module with an existing RAID array when you restart the server module the new controller probes the disks and downloads information about the array It then offers a selection to restore the existing array Use the following procedure to preserve an existing RAID array and the data in it Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 3 5 8 3 34 V To Restore a RAID Array After Replacing a REM Card 1 After changing the REM restart the server module The startup messages include a message from the RAID controller utility offering to restore the original array 2 Accept the option to restore the existing array The RAID controller utility restores the existing array Caution Declining this option could cause you to lose the array configuration and the data in the array Note Alternatively if you open the RAID controller utility it offers a selection to restore the existing array Accept the option to restore the existing array For information see the disk controller collection Changing the Sun Blade RAID 5 Expansion Module Battery The Sun Blade RAID 5 Expansion Module has a battery that should be replaced when indicated in the Sun Intel Adaptec BIOS RAID Utility User s Manual If you are adding a Sun Blade RAID 5 Expansion Module to a server module without
24. Password and Clearing CMOS Jumper J23 allows you to reset the BIOS passwords and clear CMOS Because the SP password is in CMOS this resets it to the factory default 1 Shut down the server to standby power mode by using a non conducting pointed object such as a stylus to press and release the recessed Power button on the front panel See Section 2 2 Powering Off the Server on page 2 3 Caution Before handling components attach an ESD wrist strap to the grounding post that is built into the rear of the chassis The printed circuit boards and hard disks contain components that are extremely sensitive to static electricity 2 Remove the server from the chassis See Section 3 3 1 Removing the Server Module From the Chassis on page 3 7 3 Remove the main cover from the server See Section 3 3 2 Removing the Main Cover on page 3 9 4 Change jumpers on J23 as follows m To clear the BIOS password move the jumper from pins 4 and 6 to pins 2 and 4 m To clear the CMOS move the jumper from pins 3 and 5 to pins 1 and 3 FIGURE 2 5 shows the location of the jumper block and the pin numbers 5 Install the server main cover 6 Install the server into the chassis 7 Return the server to main power mode by using a non conducting pointed object such as a stylus to press and release the recessed Power button on the front panel Note You must allow the entire server not just the SP to reboot to main power mo
25. Server The module is installed the left side support bracket 5 Gently press the connector on the underside of the module onto the connector on the motherboard until the edge of the board is secured by the ejector clip on FIGURE 3 22 Installation of a Fabric Expansion Module V To Remove a Fabric Expansion Module 1 Power off the server and remove the server module from the chassis as described in Section 3 3 1 Removing the Server Module From the Chassis on page 3 7 Caution Do not operate the system with empty slots Always insert a filler into an empty slot to reduce the possibility of module shutdown 2 Remove the main cover as described in Section 3 3 2 Removing the Main Cover on page 3 9 The fabric expansion module connector is located on the left side of the center support bracket 3 Press down on the ejector lever to unlock the edge of the fabric expansion module 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 the connector on the motherboard The other end of the module is secured under clips on the center support bracket see FIGURE 3 23 Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 A 3 40 3 1 Chapter 3 Maintaining the Server center support bracket and remove it from the server ic expansion module is disc
26. acoustic noise emission specifications for the Sun Blade X6250 server modules A 1 Server Module Specifications 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 Environmental Specifications Specification Value Temperature 41 95 F operating 5 35 C Temperature 40 158 F storage 40 70 C Humidity 10 90 non condensing Operating altitude 0 10 000 feet 0 3048 m A 1 A 2 Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 APPENDIX B BIOS Power On Self Test POST Codes This appendix provides the following sections m Section B 1 Introduction on page B 1 m Section B 2 How BIOS POST Memory Testing Works on page B 2 m Section 8 3 Redirecting Console Output on page 8 2 m Section B 4 Changing POST Options on page B 4 m Section B 5 POST Codes on page B 5 Introduction The system BIOS provides a rudimentary power on self test The basic devices required for the server to operate are checked memory is tested the controller and attached disks are probed and enumerated and the two Intel dual gigabit Ethernet controllers are initialized The progress of the self test is indicated by a series of POST codes These codes are displayed at the bottom right corner of the system s VGA scree
27. blade and try again pressing the Fault Remind Button Tools and Supplies Needed The server can be serviced with the following items m No 2 Phillips screwdriver m Adjustable setting torque driver 5 20 in lbs Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 9 2 3 6 m Antistatic wrist strap m A non conducting pointed object such as a stylus to press the recessed Power button Removing the Server Module From the Chassis and Removing the Cover Use the preparatory procedures in this section when you are referred to them from the removal and replacement procedures Removing the Server Module From the Chassis To replace components for the Sun Blade X6250 server module with the exception of the hard disks you need to remove the server module from the chassis If you are only removing hard disks you can skip this section and go to Section 3 5 6 Replacing a Hard Disk on page 3 26 1 Choose a method for shutting down the server from main power mode to standby power mode See FIGURE 3 1 for the location of the power button m Graceful shutdown Use a non conducting pointed object such as a stylus to press and release the recessed Power button on the front panel This causes Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI enabled operating systems to perform an orderly shutdown of the operating system Servers not running ACPI enabled operating systems shutdown to standby power mode immediatel
28. information m Viewing sensors and LED indicators m Viewing Indicators LEDs and Controlling the Locate LED m Managing alerts m Viewing and clearing the system event log See the Embedded Lights Out Manager Administration Guide or the corresponding ILOM documentation collection for more information 2 Monitoring System Components Through System Status LED Your server module has external and internal system status LEDs 3 1 2 1 External Status Indicator LEDs FIGURE 3 1 shows the locations of the external status indicator LEDs 3 2 Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 FIGURE 3 1 External LED Location Refer to TABLE 3 1 for descriptions of the LED behavior Chapter 3 Maintaining the Server 3 3 TABLE 3 1 Front Panel LED Functions Description This LED helps you to identify which system you are working on The following actions activate it Push and release this button or use service processor commands to make the Locate LED blink for 30 minutes From the ILOM web interface 1 Navigate to System Monitoring gt Indicators 2 Highlight Sys Locate 3 select Turn LED Off or Set LED to Fast Blink from the pull down menu From the ILOM CLI enter SYS LOCATE value FastBlink or SYS LOCATE value Off Hold down this button for 5 seconds to initiate a lamp test mode that illuminates other LEDs for 15 seconds The server module is ready to be removed from the chassis
29. it from the socket FIGURE 3 9 Removing a DIMM D RE ET 7 To install a DIMM a Ensure that the DIMM slot ejectors at each end of the memory socket are fully open rotated outward to accept the new DIMM Chapter 3 Maintaining the Server 3 17 b Align the notch in the bottom edge of the DIMM with the key in the DIMM socket See FIGURE 3 9 c Press down evenly on both top corners of the DIMM until the ejectors snap over the cutouts in the left and right edges of the DIMM Error Correction and Parity The Intel Xeon processor on the Sun Blade X6250 server module provides parity protection on its internal cache memories and error correcting code ECC protection of the data The system can detect and log to the system event log SEL the following types of errors Correctable and uncorrectable memory ECC errors SP correctable memory ECC errors Correctable and uncorrectable CPU internal errors Faults in the chassis shared infrastructure including fan and power supply faults Advanced ECC corrects up to 4 bits in error on nibble boundaries as long as they are all in the same DRAM If a DRAM fails the DIMM continues to function Replacing a CPU and Heatsink V To Replace a CPU and Heatsink 1 Power off the server and remove the server module from the chassis as described in Section 3 3 1 Removing the Server Module From the Chassis on page 3 7 Caution Do not operate the system with empty slots Always in
30. of thermal grease leading to component damage d Carefully position and align the heatsink over the CPU e Lower the heatsink onto the CPU aligning the mounting screws with their holes on the motherboard f Using an adjustable torque driver alternately tighten the two heatsink mounting screws 180 degrees at a time until each spring is completely compressed Tighten screws to 8 in lbs 0 8 Nm 3 24 Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 Caution After replacing the CPU you must update the BIOS and SP firmware as described in Section 5 1 Updating BIOS CPLD and the SP on page 5 1 Replacing the Motherboard The motherboard is always shipped with the enclosure You should never separate the motherboard from the enclosure Note This component is an FRU and should be replaced only by qualified service technicians Contact your Sun Service representative for assistance Supported components and their part numbers are subject to change over time For the most up to date list of replaceable components for these servers visit http sunsolve sun com handbook_pub Systems 1 Click the name and model of your server 2 On the product page that opens for the server click on Full Components List for the list of components V To Replace the Motherboard 1 Power off the server and remove the server module from the chassis as described in Section 3 3 1 Removing the Server Module
31. scripts and about testing hard disks Displays a CD ROM DVD menu to test DVD devices on the system Displays information about devices attached to the IDE controllers on the system other than a DVD or hard disks for example zip drives Includes an ATA test menu Select the parallel ATA driver to test Displays information about the USB devices on the system and includes a USB Tests menu Performs network register controller tests Exercises and checks the CPU memory and hard disk Includes a Keyboard Test menu with options for performing different tests on the keyboard Displays information about the mouse and includes a menu to test the mouse on the system Chapter 4 Performing Diagnostic Tests 4 5 Option Processor Memory Motherboard Floppy Disks Hard Disks CD ROM DVD ATAPI Devices ATA USB Network System Stress Test Keyboard Mouse TABLE 4 2 Advanced Diagnostics Test Menu Options Continued Option Description Audio Displays information about the audio devices on the system and includes an Audio Tests menu to test audio device information A PCI audio card is required to run this test Video Displays information about the video card Initially the monitor might flicker but then it brings up a Video Test Options menu that enables you to perform various video tests Firmware ACPI Displays information about Advanced Configurable Power Interface ACPI and includes an
32. the green LED stays On for 3 seconds You can now press the Power button to power on the host go to main power mode Otherwise it goes to standby blink 1 sec On 2 9 sec Off 3 1 2 2 Internal Status Indicator LEDs These servers have internal status indicator LEDs for the DIMM slots and the CPUs When the server module is removed from the chassis and the top cover removed a fault indicator button can be pressed to view the location of the DIMM or CPU that has failed m See Section 3 3 Removing the Server Module From the Chassis and Removing the Cover on page 3 7 for instructions to remove the server module from the chassis and remove the top cover m FIGURE 3 2 shows the fault indicator button and internal status indicator LEDs Chapter 3 Maintaining the Server 3 5 FIGURE 3 2 Fault Indicator Button Fault Remind Button CPU Fault LEDs TABLE 3 2 Internal LED Functions LED Name Description DIMM Fault LED This LED is OFF when DIMM is operating properly and Amber when the system has detected a fault with the DIMM CPU Fault LED This LED is Off when the CPU is operating properly and Amber when the system has detected a fault with the CPU The DIMM and CPU Fault LEDs only light when the Fault Remind Button is pressed AND the Fault Remind circuit s charge capacitor is charged If in doubt about a DIMM or CPU fault reinsert the blade into the chassis for 5 minutes to recharge this capacitor then remove the
33. to remove This can be useful if you are replacing a disk that hasn t failed Note When you replace the HDs you must return each HD to the bay from which it was removed Use an adhesive note or another method to temporarily label the HDs when you remove them The server module HDs are hot swappable so you can remove an HD either when server module is installed in the chassis or when it is out of the chassis See FIGURE 3 16 3 28 Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 FIGURE 3 16 Removing the Hard Disk Drive After Removing the Server Module Chapter 3 Maintaining the Server 3 29 FIGURE 3 17 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Without Removing the Server Module 2 Press the button on the face of the HD to release the spring loaded securing latch See FIGURE 3 17 3 Grasp the securing latch and remove the HD from the disk bay Installation is the reverse of this procedure Note When you install an HD open its securing latch before you push the disk into the bay Push the HD into the bay until it stops then close the securing latch to fully engage the connector on the HD backplane Note If the HDs were previously configured as a mirrored RAID 1 array an automatic resynchronization is invoked and the contents are automatically rebuilt from the rest of the array with no need to reconfigure the RAID parameters If the bad HD was configured as a hotspare the new HD is automatically configured a
34. to reset the SP password 2 36 Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 V To Reset the SP Password Using the BIOS Setup Utility 1 Setup the server module so that you can view POST messages and access the BIOS Setup Utility m You can connect the multi port dongle cable to the UCP on the front of the server and attach a KVM to the dongle cable see the Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Installation Guide Or m You can use the SP s Remote Console application and configure the server module to boot to BIOS See the Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Embedded Lights Out Manager Administrative Guide or the Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager 2 0 User s Guide 2 Reboot the server module and watch the display for the prompt to press F2 If you are using a Remote Console application the server boots directly into the BIOS Setup Utility and you can skip to Step 4 3 When prompted press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility appears 4 Use the arrow keys to navigate to the Server screen The Server screen appears 5 Use the down arrows to select the Reset Password option m On systems with an ELOM select Reset BMC Password On systems with an ILOM select Reset ILOM Password 6 Press Enter The Reset Password Now pop up appears 7 Use the arrow keys to highlight OK and press enter The password is reset to the default changeme Updating the BIOS The BIOS is upd
35. 0 iv Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 2 3 4 23 Remote Access Configuration 2 31 2 3 4 24 Security Settings 2 32 2 3 4 25 Exit 2 33 Resetting the BIOS Password and Clearing CMOS 2 34 Resetting the Service Processor Password Using the BIOS Setup Utility 2 36 v To Reset the SP Password Using the BIOS Setup Utility 37 Updating the BIOS 2 37 Power On Self Test POST 2 38 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 7 Maintaining the Server 3 1 Monitoring System Components 3 2 3 11 Monitoring System Components Through the Service Processor 3 3 12 Monitoring System Components Through System Status LED 3 2 3 1 2 1 External Status Indicator LEDs 3 2 3 1 2 2 Internal Status Indicator LEDs 3 5 Tools and Supplies Needed 3 6 Removing the Server Module From the Chassis and Removing the Cover 3 7 3 3 1 Removing the Server Module From the Chassis 3 7 3 3 2 Removing the Main Cover 3 9 Locations of Replaceable Components 3 10 Replaceable Component Procedures 3 11 3 5 1 Replacing the Coin Battery 3 11 v To Replace the Coin Battery 11 3 5 2 Replacing the Compact Flash Module 3 13 v To Replace the Compact Flash Module 13 3 5 3 Replacing Memory Modules DIMMs 3 14 3 5 3 1 DIMM Population Rules 3 15 Contents V 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 5 v To Replace DIMMs 16 3 5 3 2 Error Correction and Parity 3 18 3 54 Replacing a CPU and Heatsink 3 18 v To Replace a CPU and Heatsink 18 3 5 5 Replacing the Motherboard 3 25 v To Replace the Mot
36. 11 motherboard replacement 3 25 mouse testing 4 5 tests against 4 12 N network testing 4 5 noinput tst script 4 8 0 Option ROM size 2 7 options available 1 7 P Pc Check utility 4 1 viewing information on 4 12 PCI X slot BIOS priority 2 6 physical specs A 1 POST changing options B 4 codes table B 5 overview B 1 redirecting console output B 2 power standby 2 4 Power OK LED 3 4 powering off the server 2 3 powering on the server 2 1 emergency shutdown 2 3 environmental specs A 1 external LEDs 3 2 F Fabric Expansion Module removing 3 40 Fabric Expansion Module FEM installing 3 37 feature summary 1 1 figure 3 10 firmware testing 4 6 front panel 1 2 full tst script 4 8 G graceful shutdown 2 3 H hard disk diagnosing 4 5 replacement 3 26 testing 4 6 tests against 4 12 l ILOM powering off the server using 2 4 input device testing 4 11 internal LEDs 3 5 J Jumper J19 2 35 K keyboard testing 4 5 L LEDs CPU fault 3 6 DIMM fault 3 6 external 3 2 internal 3 5 Locate 3 4 Index 2 Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 power on self test See POST devices diagnosing 4 5 processor tests against 4 12 diagnosing 4 5 tests against 4 11 V video Q devices testing 4 6 quick tst script 4 8 memory tests 4 11 tests 4 12 R redirecting console output B 2 related documentation xiii replaceable compon
37. 6 F1 66 94 35 eed Select Screen di x RARS Select Item lt 2 a PAET General Help x rELO Save and Exit 0 ESC Exit ESC s KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2007 American Megatrends Inc Chapter 2 Powering On and Configuring BIOS Settings 2 29 22 Subnet Mask Server Subnet Mask Configuration Enter Subnet Mask in OK decimal in the form of Parameter Selector 06 XXX XXX XXX XXX i Subnet Mask 255 255 252 000 XXX less than 256 Current Subnet Mask in BMC 255 255 252 000 and in decimal only eed Select Screen k x RARS Select Item lt 2 a PAET General Help x rELO Save and Exit ESC Exit ESC
38. ACPI Tests menu Hard Disk Testing Use these tests to select and test a hard disk Before starting the test you can set the parameters using the Test Settings option V To Select and Test a Hard Disk 1 From the main menu choose Advanced Diagnostics Tests 2 From the Advanced Diagnostics Tests menu choose Hard Disks 3 From the Select Drive menu choose the hard disk you need to test e Hard Disk Diagnostics dialog opens It displays information about the ected hard disk and the Hard Disk Tests menu which includes the following Th sel options Select Drive Test Settings Read Test Read Verify Test Non Destructive Write Test Destructive Write Test Mechanics Stress Test Internal Cache Test SMART Immediate Test Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 4 4 4 6 m View Error Log m Utilities Menu a Exit 4 Click Select Drive to select a hard disk to test 5 Click Test Settings if desired to select options for that test This enables you to change the following parameters Number of Retries Selects the number of times to retry testing a device before terminating the test m Maximum Errors Selects the number of errors allowed before terminating the test m Check SMART First Selects Smart Monitoring Analysis Reporting Test SMART HPA Protection Selects Host Protected Area HPA protection m Media Test Settings Selects the test time duration the percentage of the hard dis
39. DOS and displays the DOS prompt A gt 6 Navigate to the directory where you placed the Adaptec files 7 Enter the command afu The Adaptec Flash Utility window appears 8 Select Update the Flash Image then press Enter The utility displays a message Please insert disk lebeled Sun STK RAID REM Firmware Disk 9 Press OK to select the file The utility displays a similar message for the next file 10 As the utility loops through the files on the USB thumb drive one by one press OK until all the files are selected When all the files are selected the utility displays a message 1 AFU is about to update firmware 11 Select OK The utility asks you to wait and displays a number of messages This can take several minutes When it is done the utility displays a message Flash image was updated and verified successfully Press any key to continue 12 Press any key The utility displays a message Please restart the computer then offers another list of selections 13 Select Exit and confirm by selecting Yes The utility exits to DOS 5 4 Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 14 Press Alt Ctrl Del to reboot the server module The server module reboots Chapter 5 Updating the ELOM Firmware 5 5 5 6 Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 APPENDIX A System Specifications This appendix contains physical power environmental and
40. Ethernet management port to the Chassis Control Module CMM which serves as the service processor for the Sun Blade 6000 chassis Dongle connector that interfaces to VGA Graphics Serial Console to SP Dual USB ports keyboard mouse IDE Compact Flash Module Interface Feature or Component CPU Memory Hard Disks HDs Service Processor RAID options Midplane I O Front Panel I O Compact Flash 1 2 Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Orientation This section contains illustrations that you can use to become familiar with the components of the Sun Blade X6250 server module 1 2 1 Server Module Front Panel FIGURE 1 1 shows the features of the front panel 1 2 Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 FIGURE 1 1 Server Module Front Panel Figure Legend Locate button indicator white Ready to Remove indicator blue Service Action Required Fault amber System Status Indicator green Power on standby button For service use only UCP universal connector port to connect dongle cable HD OK Activity Indicator green oon oar OD HD Fault Locate Indicator amber HD Ready to Remove Indicator blue Chapter 1 Introduction to the Sun Blade X6250 Server Module 1 3 1 2 2 Server Module Components FIGURE 1 2 shows the locations of the server module replaceable components with the top cover removed FIGURE 1 2 Server Module Replaceable Component
41. FIGURE 2 2 2 3 2 1 2 3 2 2 FIGURE 2 3 Server Module NIC Naming BIOS Solaris 10 Red Hat Linux SUSE Linux Windows 2003 2008 Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 2 6 Ethernet Port NIC Booting Priority The order in which the BIOS detects the Ethernet ports during bootup and the corresponding drivers that control those ports are listed below 1 NET 0 INTEL NIC 0 2 NET 1 INTEL NIC 1 BIOS Option ROM Size Limitation The BIOS Option ROM is 128 KB Of these 128 KB approximately 80 KB are used by the VGA controller and the network interface card Approximately 48 KB remain for the Option ROM Descriptions of the BIOS Setup Utility Screens TABLE 2 1 provides summary descriptions of the seven top level BIOS setup screens TABLE 2 1 BIOS Setup Utility Screens Summary Screen Description Main General system information Advanced Configuration interface for the CPUs Memory IDE SuperlO Trusted Computing USB PCI MPS and Event Log Boot Configure the boot device priority CD DVD Removable Hard Disks Networks Server IPMI 2 0 service processor information Security Install or change the user and supervisor passwords Exit Save or discard changes FIGURE 2 4 summarizes the BIOS Setup Utility menu tree with differences between models of the server noted See Section 2 3 4 BIOS Setup Utility Menu Screens on page 2 9 for examples of each of these screens Chapter 2 Powering
42. For ELOM or ILOM 2 0 this LED is switched on by the service processor when the server module main power is off For ILOM 3 0 this LED can only be switched on and off by using the ILOM web interface or CLI On systems equipped with an ELOM service processor this LED has three states Off Normal operation Slow Blinking A new unacknowledged event requiring a service action has been detected On The event has been acknowledged but the problem still requires attention On systems equipped with an ILOM service processor this LED has two states Off Normal operation On Fault detected Off Server main power and standby power are off Standby Blinking 1 sec On 2 9 sec Off Standby power On Server is in main power mode The blue amber and green LEDs blink at 1 second intervals until the ILOM services are running LED Name Locate button LED White Ready to Remove LED Blue Service Action Required LED Amber Power OK LED Green ELOM and ILOM 2 0 Startup 3 4 Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 TABLE 3 1 Front Panel LED Functions Continued LED Name Description ILOM 3 0 Startup The blue amber green and white LEDs blink three times at one second invervals 5 sec On 5 sec Off After the three blinks the green LED goes to fast blink while the ILOM performs power calculations 125 sec On 125 sec Off When the system is ready to turn on
43. KKKK KKK KKK KK KKK KK KKK WARNING Any change in below sections will take effect on next boot Enhanced Hard Disk Not Detected Hard Disk Not Detected Not Detected Not Detected IDE Disabled Chapter 2 Powering On and Configuring BIOS Settings 35 ATA IDE Configuration IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave Configure SATA as Primary ID Primary ID Secondary a 2 Third IDE Master Third IDE Slave F F F Hard Disk Write Protect Sec IDE Detect Time Out C Copyright 1985 2007 v02 61 2 3 4 6 Primary IDE Master Advanced Select the type of device connected 3 to the syst
44. Locations Midplane connector SP and NET RAID Expansion Module REM Fabric Expansion Module MAC addresses on top of housing FEM Connector Compact Flash CPU 0 and CF Card CPU 1 and heatsink heatsink Clock Battery under REM DIMMs Air duct Hard disks 4 1 3 Using a Dongle Cable for Testing Your chassis ships with a dongle cable that allows you to plug devices directly into the front of the server 1 4 Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 The dongle cable has either three of four connectors FIGURE 1 3 shows a dongle with four connectors Y To Use a Dongle Cable for Testing 1 Insert the dongle cable into the universal connector port UCP on the server module front panel See FIGURE 1 1 and FIGURE 1 3 2 Connect the dongle cable connections as appropriate FIGURE 1 3 Dongle Cable Connections i Figure Legend 1 DB 9 serial connector 2 VGA video connector Note this connector is not present on a three connector dongle RJ 45 connector On a three connector dongle this connector provides serial access to the service processor On a four connector dongle this connector is unused Dual USB connectors Chapter 1 Introduction to the Sun Blade X6250 Server Module 1 5 Caution Disconnect the multi port dongle cable when you are finished using the cable Otherwise the cable blade or chassis could be damaged when the chassis
45. On and Configuring BIOS Settings 2 7 3 2 2 3 2 4 2 3 9 Exit menu Security menu IP Address MAC Address Subnet Mask FIGURE 2 4 Server Module BIOS Setup Utility Menu Tree Server Set AST2000 LAN Configuration Configuration Remote a Reset BMC Password Boot menu Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Hard Disk Drives nji Advanced menu CPU Configuration Memory Configuration IDE Configuration Super IO Configuration Trusted Computing USB Configuration PCI Configuration MPS Configuration Event Log Configuration 1 Main menu Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Third IDE Slave 2 8 Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 BIOS Setup Utility Menu Screens The following figures show sample BIOS setup menu screens Note The screens shown are examples The version numbers and the screen items and selections shown are subject to change over the life of the product ENTER TAB HIFT TAB to t a field or to gure system Time Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit x x
46. PCI Configuration Advanced 2 3 4 11 Options Disabled 5 Enabled iy Select Screen di EA Select Item Change Option Fl General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit American Megatrends Inc PCI Configuration Enabled Enabled Disabled Chapter 2 Powering On and Configuring BIOS Settings 2 19 LAN Controller 0 LAN Controller 1 Crystal Beach DMA 17702 61 C Copyright 1985 2007 2 2 MPS Configuration
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48. Testing 5 Accessory Kits 1 6 Additional Options and Replaceable Components 1 7 Customer Replaceable Units CRUs and Field Replaceable Units FRUs 1 7 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 Powering On and Configuring BIOS Settings 2 1 Powering On the Server 2 1 v To Power On the Server 2 Powering Off the Server 2 3 Configuring BIOS Settings 2 4 2 3 1 Changing the Configuration of a BIOS Menu Item 2 5 2 3 2 BIOS Considerations 2 5 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 3 2 1 PCI Card Slot Booting Priority 2 6 2 3 2 2 Ethernet Port Device and Driver Naming 2 6 2 3 2 3 Ethernet Port NIC Booting Priority 2 7 2 3 2 4 BIOS Option ROM Size Limitation 2 7 2 3 3 Descriptions of the BIOS Setup Utility Screens 2 7 2 3 4 BIOS Setup Utility Menu Screens 2 9 2 3 4 1 BIOS Main Menu Screen 2 9 2 3 4 2 Advanced Settings 2 10 2 3 4 3 CPU Configuration 2 11 2 3 4 4 Memory Configuration 2 12 2 3 4 5 IDE Configuration 2 13 2 3 4 6 Primary IDE Master 2 14 2 3 4 7 Secondary IDE Master 2 15 2 3 4 8 Super I O Confriguration 2 16 2 3 4 9 Trusted Computing 2 17 2 3 4 10 USB Configuration 2 18 2 3 4 11 PCI Configuration 2 19 2 3 4 12 MPS Configuration 2 20 2 3 4 13 Event Log Configuration 2 21 2 3 4 14 Boot Menu 2 22 2 3 4 15 Hard Disk Drives 2 23 2 3 4 16 Boot Settings 2 24 2 3 4 17 Boot Device Priority 2 25 2 3 4 18 Server 2 26 2 3 4 19 AST2000 LAN Configuration 2 27 2 3 4 20 IP Address 2 28 2 3 4 21 MAC Address 2 29 2 3 4 22 Subnet Mask 2 3
49. ate Burn In Test to run a test script Sun provides three diagnostic scripts designed to test a full range of system resources m Use Advanced Diagnostics Test to test a specific hardware component for example a CPU or a hard disk Other selections on the Diagnostics main menu display information about the system create disk partitions and display test results W To Access the Pc Check Diagnostics 1 Shut down the server For instructions see Section 2 2 Powering Off the Server on page 2 3 2 Start the service processor and access the web interface 3 Start the diagnostic program On the ELOM a Select Remote Control gt Remote Power Control gt Boot from PCCheck b Select Submit The system boots to the Pc Check main menu m On the ILOM a Select Remote Control gt Diagnostics b Select an option from the drop down menu m Choose Manual to run diagnostics in manual mode This causes the system to boot to the Pc Check main menu a Choose Disabled to turn off Pc Check Note Choose Enabled or Extended only when requested by Sun support personnel c Restart the system The system boots to the Pc Check main menu The Pc Check main menu offers the following selections m System Information Menu m Advanced Diagnostics Tests Immediate Burn In Testing m Deferred Burn In Testing 4 2 Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 m Create Diagnostic Partition m Sh
50. ated whenever you update the service processor firmware For instructions on updating the firmware refer to the Embedded Lights Out Manager Administration Guide or the Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager Supplement for Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Chapter 2 Powering On and Configuring BIOS Settings 2 37 2 6 27 Power On Self Test POST For information about BIOS POST testing POST codes POST code checkpoints and console redirection see Appendix B 2 38 Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 Maintaining the Server This chapter contains information and procedures for servicing your modular server hardware including component removal and replacement procedures The following topics are covered in this section Section 3 1 Monitoring System Components on page 3 2 Section 3 2 Tools and Supplies Needed on page 3 6 Section 3 3 Removing the Server Module From the Chassis and Removing the Cover on page 3 7 Section 3 4 Locations of Replaceable Components on page 3 10 Section 3 5 Replaceable Component Procedures on page 3 11 3 1 CHAPTER 3 SA Monitoring System Components You can monitor the status of system components through the service processor and the system status LEDs Sb Monitoring System Components Through the Service Processor The following component information is available through the system service processor m Viewing replaceable component
51. d 0044 DMA Controller Error 0045 DMA 1 Error 0046 DMA 2 Error 0047 Unknown BIOS error Error code 0047 0048 Password Check Failed 0049 Unknown BIOS error Error code 0049 004A Unknown BIOS error Error code 004A 004B Unknown BIOS error Error code 004B 005E Password Check Failed 005D S M A RT Command Failed S M A R T Status BAD Backup and Replace 0060 Primary Master Hard Disk Error 0061 Primary Slave Hard Disk Error 0062 Secondary Master Hard Disk Error 0063 Secondary Slave Hard Disk Error 0080 Primary Master Drive AIAPI Incompatible 0081 Primary Slave Drive ATAPI Incompatible 0082 Secondary Master Drive ATAPI Incompatible 0083 Secondary Slave Drive ATAPI Incompatible OOFF 0101 Warning This system board does not support the power requirements of the installed processor The processor will be run at a reduced frequency which will impact system performance 0102 Error The CPU Core to Bus ratio or VID configuration has failed Please enter BIOS Setup and re config it 0120 Thermal Trip Failure Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 B 6 8 7 Response Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Error Messages and Responses Continued Error Message Thermal Trip Failure Thermal Trip Failure Thermal Trip Failure Th
52. d Disk on page 3 26 You must return each HD to the bay from which it was removed Use an adhesive note or another method to temporarily label the HDs after you remove them Replacing a Hard Disk The server module includes four HD bays on the front panel Note HDs are hot swappable CRUs that can be replaced by anyone The internal system software designation of the HDs is shown in FIGURE 3 15 Supported components and their part numbers are subject to change over time For the most up to date list of replaceable components for these servers see http sunsolve sun com handbook_pub Systems 1 Click the name and model of your server 2 On the product page that opens for the server click on Full Components List for the list of components Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 3 5 6 3 26 FIGURE 3 15 Designation of Hard Disk Disks RAID Configuration For information about the implementation and configuration of RAID on this server see the Sun Intel Adaptec BIOS RAID Utility User s Manual Caution Possible data loss If you insert an HD that has been configured with a RAID volume into a server that did not previously have its HDs configured with RAID volumes the existing HDs in the server are converted to RAID volumes during automatic synchronization and any existing data on the existing HDs in the server is erased Before permanently removing an HD that is part
53. de to complete the password reset This is because the state of this jumper cannot be determined without the host CPU running Wait until the end of POST when you see the CMOS password cleared by jumper message after which both the BIOS and SP passwords are reset 2 34 Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 m If you reset the BIOS password the BIOS resets the password by a separate operation performed by the BIOS when it discovers the presence of this jumper The BIOS password is not reset to changeme it is removed so that there is no longer a BIOS password set If you had a BIOS password set you are no longer prompted for one If you cleared the CMOS the contents of CMOS are cleared Repeat Steps 1 through 7 to return the jumpers to their original locations 8 Caution You must return the CMOS jumper to pins 3 and 5 before you can use the server module If you do not return the BIOS password jumper to pins 4 and 6 you will be unable to enter a BIOS password Note If you have an ELOM service processor jumper 19 is used to recover from a corrupt service processor as described in the Embedded Lights Out Manager Administration Guide 820 1253 It appears in FIGURE 2 5 Chapter 2 Powering On and Configuring BIOS Settings 2 35 FIGURE 2 5 Location of Jumpers 19 and J23 229 Resetting the Service Processor Password Using the BIOS Setup Utility Use the following procedure
54. e v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2007 American Megatrends Inc Chapter 2 Powering On and Configuring BIOS Settings 2 23 2 3 4 16 Boot Settings Boot Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting This will decrease the time system Select Screen Select Item Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit x x Inc American Megatrends Enabled Disabled Force BIOS On Enabled Enabled Enabled C Copyright 1985 2007 Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 Boot Settings Configuration Quick B
55. e Component Procedures Note Some of the procedures in this section are for customer replaceable units CRUs and some are for field replaceable units FRUs as noted in the procedures and in the list below FRU components should be replaced only by trained service technicians Contact your Sun Service representative for assistance with FRU replacements This section contains procedures for replacing the following components m Section 3 5 1 Replacing the Coin Battery on page 3 11 CRU m Section 3 5 2 Replacing the Compact Flash Module on page 3 13 CRU m Section 3 5 3 Replacing Memory Modules DIMMs on page 3 14 CRU m Section 3 5 4 Replacing a CPU and Heatsink on page 3 18 m Section 3 5 5 Replacing the Motherboard on page 3 25 FRU m Section 3 5 6 Replacing a Hard Disk on page 3 26 CRU m Section 3 5 7 Adding or Replacing a RAID Expansion Module on page 3 31 CRU m Section 3 5 8 Restoring an Existing RAID Array After Changing the REM on page 3 34 m Section 3 5 9 Changing the Sun Blade RAID 5 Expansion Module Battery on page 3 35 CRU Caution Before handling components attach an ESD wrist strap to the grounding post that is built into the rear of the chassis The system s printed circuit boards and hard disks contain components that are extremely sensitive to static electricity Replacing the Coin Battery V To Replace the Coin Battery Note This co
56. e X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 4 10 Exit The Exit option exits the Pc Check software and reboots the server module Chapter 4 Performing Diagnostic Tests 4 3 4 4 Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 CHAPTER 5 Updating the ELOM Firmware This chapter describes how to update the SP using the ELOM web interface This chapter contains the following sections m Section 5 1 Updating BIOS CPLD and the SP on page 5 1 m Section 5 2 Updating the CPLD on page 5 2 m Section 5 3 Updating the REM Firmware on page 5 3 5 1 Updating BIOS CPLD and the SP Use this procedure for updating the ELOM m For ILOM 2 0 see the Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager 2 0 Supplement for Sun Blade X6250 Server Module m For ILOM 3 0 see the Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager 3 0 Supplement for Sun Blade X6250 Server Module and the ILOM 3 0 documentation collection V To Update BIOS CPLD and the SP 1 Download the Tools and Driver CD ISO image from http www sun com servers blades downloads jsp 2 Burn a CD or mount the ISO image and locate the combined firmware image file Use firmware bmc x6250v rom where is a variable that identifies the file version number 3 Save the file to your hard disk 5 1 4 Navigate your browser to http SP ip address 5 Log in to the SP web interface Login root Password changeme 6 Select Remote Control then Remote Power
57. e prompted type a user name and password as follows User name root Password changeme The current POST screen is displayed Appendix B BIOS Power On Self Test POST Codes B 3 Note If the server module has an older version of the Linux operating system or VMware with an older Linux kernel you might need to change the mouse mode from absolute to relative See the Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager 2 0 9 Guide for details B 4 Changing POST Options These instructions are optional but you can use them to change the operations that the server performs during POST testing V To Change POST Options 1 Initialize the BIOS Setup utility by pressing the F2 key while the system is performing the power on self test POST The BIOS Main Menu screen appears 2 Select the Boot menu The Boot Settings screen appears 3 Select Boot Settings Configuration The Boot Settings Configuration screen appears 4 On the Boot Settings Configuration screen there are several options that you can enable or disable m Hit F2 Message Display Displays Press F2 to run Setup in POST This option is enabled by default Quick Boot This option is enabled by default The BIOS skips certain tests while booting such as the extensive memory test This decreases the time it takes for the system to boot Quiet Boot This option is disabled by default If you enable this option the Sun Microsystems logo is displa
58. een select Change Options This opens the Burn In Options menu which enables you to modify the options listed in TABLE 4 3 for the currently loaded test script 5 Select Perform Burn In Tests The diagnostics software executes the test script as configured All Possible Choices Individual Passes Overall Passes or Overall Time Enter any number to choose the time duration of the test quick tst noiniput tst or full tst User defined User defined Failed Tests All Tests Absent Devices and Test Summary YorN Control Panel or Running Tests Continuous Burn In Testing Options Default Using quick tst noinput tst or full tst Script Overall Passes quick tst noinput tst or full tet None D noinput jrl D quick jrl or D full Jel All Tests Absent Devices and Test Summary N Control Panel Chapter 4 Performing Diagnostic Tests 4 9 Default General Overall Time 01 00 N A None None Failed Tests N Control Panel TABLE 4 3 Option Pass Control Duration Script File Report File Journal File Journal Options Pause on Error Screen Display TABLE 4 3 Continuous Burn In Testing Options Continued Default Using quick tst noinput tst or Option Default General full tst Script All Possible Choices POST Card N N YorN Beep Codes N N Yor N Maximum Fails Disabled Disabled 1 9 4 5 2 Performing Deferred Burn In Testing Use D
59. een g Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Enabled 0 Select Item Max CPUID Value Limit Disabled Bosh Change Option Vanderpool Technology Enabled XEL General Help Execute Disable Bit Enabled F10 Save and Exit Core Multi Processing Enabled ESC Exit Intel R SpeedStep tm tech Disabled 5 v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2007 American Megatrends Inc Chapter 2 Powering On and Configuring BIOS Settings 2 11 2 3 4 4 Memory Configuration Advanced Rank Interleave interleaves in the same branch Branch Interleave interleaves between branche 0 and 1 Mirroring mirrors branch space between branches Select Screen Select Item Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit x x
60. eferred Burn In Testing to create scripts W To Perform Deferred Burn in Testing 1 From the Diagnostics main menu select Deferred Burn In Testing The screen displays a list of settings shown in TABLE 4 3 and a Burn In menu 2 Use the menu to configure the following selections m Change Options Opens the Burn In Options menu which enables you to modify the options listed in TABLE 4 3 for the currently loaded test script m Select Tests Opens a listing of the tests available for your workstation configuration and the currently loaded test script 3 When you are done select Save Burn In Script and type the name for the new script Enter d testname tst Where testname is the name of the script that you have created 4 To run the newly created script go to Immediate Burn In Testing in Section 4 5 1 Performing Immediate Burn In Testing on page 4 8 and run the script testname tst 4 10 Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 Diagnostic Partition A diagnostic partition is required for the test scripts to write their log files Without a diagnostic partition the only output is the display on the diagnostic screens The diagnostic partition is preinstalled on the Sun Blade X6250 server module You do not need to reinstall the diagnostic partition unless you have removed it To change partitions see the instructions for your operating system If you have RAID you can use the instructions i
61. em x 2 5 Select Screen 5 EA Select Item Change Option F1 General Help x F10 Save and Exit 3 ESC Exit s American Megatrends Inc Primary IDE Master Vendor FUJITSU MHV2080BSSUN80G 07011255M0 Device Hard Disk Size 80 0GB LBA Mode Supported Block Mode 16Sectors PIO Mode 4 Async DMA MultiWord DMA 2 Ultra DMA Ultra DMA 5 Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Enabled Type LBA Large Mode Block Multi Sector Transfer PIO Mode DMA Mode S M A R T S M A R T Supported 32Bit Data Transfer 17702
62. em with empty slots Always insert a filler into an empty slot to reduce the possibility of module shutdown 2 Remove the main cover as described in Section 3 3 2 Removing the Main Cover on page 3 9 3 Press the fault remind button on the motherboard to illuminate the LED for the DIMMs that have failed Note The DIMM Fault LEDs and the CPU Fault LEDs are powered by capacitors that retain their charge for about 30 minutes after the server module is removed from the chassis To recharge the capacitor place the server module in a powered chassis for five minutes FIGURE 3 8 DIMM Slots and Fault Indicator Button DIMM Branch 1 K 38 DIMM Branch 0 117111 HR First Matched DIMM Pair MA wy fj Fault LED Locations 3 16 Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 4 Locate the DIMM slot on the motherboard to which you will install or replace a DIMM LEDs next to the DIMMs indicate a faulty DIMM m If the corresponding LED is off the DIMM is operating properly m If the corresponding LED is on amber the DIMM is faulty and should be replaced 5 Before continuing with the next step review the guidelines in Section 3 5 3 1 DIMM Population Rules on page 3 15 6 To remove a DIMM a Rotate both DIMM slot ejectors outward as far as they will go The DIMM is partially ejected from the socket See FIGURE 3 9 b Carefully lift the DIMM straight up to remove
63. ent locations 3 10 replaceable components list 1 7 S sample BIOS setup screens 2 9 scripts for testing components 4 8 server features list 1 1 Service Action Required LED 3 4 shutting down the server 2 3 special considerations BIOS 2 5 specs system A 1 standby power 2 4 summary of features 1 1 system specs A 1 T testing ATAPI devices 4 12 burn in 4 3 cache 4 7 hard disk 4 12 memory 4 11 motherboard 4 11 motherboard components 4 1 mouse 4 12 processor 4 11 USB 4 12 using a dongle cable 1 4 video 4 12 thermal grease application 3 22 3 23 tools required 3 6 U USB device connection 1 5 Index 3 Index 4 Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009
64. ermal Trip Failure Thermal Trip Failure Thermal Trip Failure Thermal Trip Failure Processor Failed BIST Processor Failed BIST Processor Failed BIST Processor Failed BIST Processor Failed BIST Processor Failed BIST Processor Failed BIST Processor Failed BIST Processor missing microcode Processor missing microcode Processor missing microcode Processor missing microcode Processor missing microcode Processor missing microcode Processor missing microcode Processor missing microcode BIOS does not support current stepping BIOS does not support current stepping BIOS does not support current stepping BIOS does not support current stepping BIOS does not support current stepping BIOS does not support current stepping BIOS does not support current stepping Appendix B BIOS Power On Self Test POST Codes TABLE B 1 Error Code 0121 0122 0123 0124 0125 0126 0127 0150 0151 0152 0153 0154 0155 0156 0157 0160 0161 0162 0163 0164 0165 0166 0167 0180 0181 0182 0183 0184 0185 0186 Response Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Warning Warning Warning Warning Warning Warning Warning Warning Warning Warning Warning Warning Warning Warning Warning Warning Warning Warning Warning Warning Warning Error Messages and Responses Continued Error Message BIOS does not support current stepping CPUID Processor family are different CPUID Proc
65. essor Model are different CPUID Processor stepping are different L2 cache size mismatch Processor speeds mismatched Front side bus mismatch System halted DIMM_AO DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_A3 DIMM_BO DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B3 DIMM_CO DIMM_C1 DIMM_C2 DIMM_C3 DIMM_DO DIMM_D1 DIMM_D2 DIMM_D3 Memory Vendor Memory Vendor CMOS cleared by jumper Password cleared by jumper Memory Vendor Memory Vendor Memory Vendor Memory Vendor Memory Vendor Memory Vendor Memory Vendor Memory Vendor Memory Vendor Memory Vendor Memory Vendor Memory Vendor Memory Vendor Memory Vendor nsupported nsupported nsupported nsupported nsupported nsupported nsupported nsupported nsupported nsupported nsupported nsupported nsupported nsupported nsupported nsupported nsupported AMB Vendor DIMM_A0 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_A3 DIMM_BO Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 nsupported AMB Vendor nsupported AMB Vendor nsupported AMB Vendor nsupported AMB Vendor U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U TABLE B 1 Error Code 0187 0194 0196 0193 0192 0197 0195 5120 5121 5180 5181 5182 5183 5184 5185 5186 5187 5188 5189 518A 518B 518C 518D 518E 518F 5190 5191 5192 5193 5194 B 8 TABLE 8 1 Error Messages and Responses Continued Error Code Error Message Response
66. etwork buses and ports Hardware ID Image Menu Enables you to create an XML or txt document showing your system s hardware ID System Management Info Provides information about the BIOS type system motherboard enclosure processors memory modules cache slots system event log memory array memory devices memory device mapped addresses and system boot Chapter 4 Performing Diagnostic Tests 4 3 4 2 TABLE 4 1 System Information Menu Options Continued Description Includes details about specific devices from pci config space within the system similar to the System Management Information section Displays information about the IDE bus Displays a list of interrupt vectors Shows hardware interrupt assignments Shows device drivers loaded under Open DOS Enables you to test and configure the Advanced Power Management APM capabilities of the system You can choose to change the power state view the power status indicate CPU usage get a power management event or change the interface mode Shows the I O port assignment for the hardware devices on the system Enables you to view the mapped memory for the entire system Reads sector information from the hard disks sector by sector Tests the processor speed Shows the CMOS settings of the system Opens a file editor Enables you to set up startup options for diagnostics testing Option PCI Bus Info IDE Bus Info Interrupt Vectors IRQ Info
67. figure 1 4 configuring BIOS 2 4 console output redirecting B 2 CPU fault LED 3 6 D data loss 4 7 Destructive Write Test running 4 7 diagnostics advanced diagnostics option 4 4 hard disk testing 4 6 main menu options 4 1 Pc Check information viewing 4 12 print results reports option 4 12 show results summary option 4 11 shut down option 4 13 system information menu options 4 3 DIMMs fault LEDs 3 6 population rules 3 17 documentation related xiii dongle cable 1 4 1 5 E ELOM powering off the server using 2 4 Index 1 Index A accessory kit contents 1 6 Advanced Configurable Power Interface ACPI testing 4 6 ATA diagnosing 4 5 ATAPI devices diagnosing 4 5 display information about 4 5 tests against 4 12 audio devices testing 4 6 available options 1 7 B battery replacement 3 11 BIOS configuring 2 4 menu tree 2 8 Option ROM size 2 7 overview 2 4 PCI X slot priority 2 6 POST codes B 5 POST options B 4 POST overview B 1 redirecting console output for POST B 2 sample setup menu screens 2 9 setup screens summary 2 7 special considerations 2 5 updating 2 37 burn in testing 4 3 0 cache Power OK 3 4 Service Action Required 3 4 limitations of Option ROM size 2 7 Locate LED and button 3 4 M memory diagnosing 4 5 tests against 4 11 menu tree BIOS setup screens 2 8 motherboard components testing 4 1 diagnosing 4 5 tests against 4
68. g Off the Server on page 2 3 m Section 2 3 Configuring BIOS Settings on page 2 4 m Section 2 4 Resetting the BIOS Password and Clearing CMOS on page 2 34 m Section 2 5 Resetting the Service Processor Password Using the BIOS Setup Utility on page 2 36 m Section 2 6 Updating the BIOS on page 2 37 m Section 2 7 Power On Self Test POST on page 2 38 2 1 Powering On the Server Note Before powering on your server for the first time follow the installation instructions provided in the Sun Blade X6250 Modular Server Installation Guide 820 1182 Caution Do not operate the server without all component heatsinks air baffles and covers installed Severe damage to server components can occur if the server is operated without adequate cooling mechanisms 2 1 YV To Power On the Server 1 When you insert your server module into a chassis that is powered on it comes up to standby power mode When the server module is in standby power mode the green Power OK LED on the front panel blinks indicating that the service processor SP is working and the system is ready to be fully powered on to main power mode See FIGURE 2 1 for the LED location Note See your chassis documentation for information about powering on the chassis 2 Use a non conducting pointed object such as a stylus to press and release the recessed Power button on the server front panel See FIGURE 2 1 f
69. herboard 25 3 5 6 Replacing a Hard Disk 3 26 3 5 6 1 RAID Configuration 3 27 3 5 6 2 Solid State Drives SSDs 3 27 3 5 6 3 HD Replacement Procedure 3 28 v To Replace a Hard Disk 28 3 5 7 Adding or Replacing a RAID Expansion Module 3 31 v To Add Remove or Replace a REM Board 31 3 5 8 Restoring an Existing RAID Array After Changing the REM 3 34 v To Restore a RAID Array After Replacing a REM Card 35 3 5 9 Changing the Sun Blade RAID 5 Expansion Module Battery 3 35 3 5 10 Replacing a Fabric Expansion Module 3 37 v To Install Fabric Expansion Module 7 v To Remove a Fabric Expansion Module 40 4 Performing Diagnostic Tests 4 1 41 Pc Check Diagnostics Overview 4 1 v To Access the Pc Check Diagnostics 2 42 System Information Menu 4 3 43 Advanced Diagnostics 4 4 4 4 Hard Disk Testing 4 6 v To Select and Test a Hard Disk 6 4 5 Burn In Testing 4 8 45 1 Performing Immediate Burn In Testing 4 8 vi Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 v To Perform Immediate Burn in Testing 8 4 5 2 Performing Deferred Burn In Testing 4 10 v To Perform Deferred Burn in Testing 10 4 6 Diagnostic Partition 4 11 4 7 Show Results Summary 4 11 4 8 Print Results Report 4 12 4 9 About Pc Check 4 12 410 Exit 4 13 Updating the ELOM Firmware 5 1 5 1 Updating BIOS CPLD and theSP 5 1 v To Update BIOS CPLD and the SP 1 5 2 Updating the CPLD 5 2 v To Update CPLD Common Programmable Logic Device on the Motherboard 3 5 3 Updating the REM Fir
70. ht 1985 2007 American Megatrends Inc 2 16 Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 2 3 4 9 Trusted Computing Advanced Trusted Computing Enable Disable TPM A TCG TPM LT T3 2 supp TCG TPM SUPPORT No in BIOS 2 Koan Select Screen 5 x 4 Select Item 5 a Bosh Change Option R KFL General Help i F10 Save and Exit a 0 ESC Exit v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2007 American Megatrends Inc Chapter 2 Powering On and Configuring BIOS Settings 2 17 x
71. ice Manual May 2009 FIGURE 3 12 Removing the Heatsink and CPU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 b b Twist the heatsink slightly to lift it off of the board Turn the heatsink upside down and allow the spring in each of the four mounting holes to fall out into your hand Note Set the heatsink upside down on a clean flat surface to prevent the thermal grease from contaminating other components 6 Remove the CPU a Pull the CPU socket lever slightly away from the socket b Pivot the lever up into the fully open position Chapter 3 Maintaining the Server 3 1 c Open the hinged plate that covers the CPU until it is in the fully open position d Lift the CPU out of the socket leaving the lever and plate in the open position 7 Install the new CPU or reinstall the existing CPU see FIGURE 3 13 Note Mixing CPU speeds is not supported Use two identical CPUs in your server a If you are reinstalling the existing CPU use an alcohol pad to clean all the old thermal grease from the component surface You will need to apply new thermal grease when you reinstall the heat sink in Step 8 b Ensure that the CPU socket release lever and retainer plate are in the fully open position c Align the CPU in the socket Caution Use the alignment keys in the CPU socket to match the alignment notches on the sides of the CPU The keys must be properly aligned to seat the CPU properly and to avoid damaging it
72. ice Manual May 2009 OS 3 14 DIMM Population Rules The DIMM population rules for the modular server are listed here m The server module can support a maximum of 16 DDR2 DIMMs m Two DIMMs within each pair must be identical same manufacturer size and speed m The DIMM slots are paired The DIMMs must be installed in pairs 0 and 1 2 and 3 etc The slots for the first two pairs are white all others are black TABLE 3 3 shows the relationships The branches and slots and the order in which they must be installed appear in FIGURE 3 8 TABLE 3 3 DIMM Slots and Locations Number of DIMMs Pairs Slots Branch 2 AO BO 0 4 C0 DO 1 6 A1 B1 0 8 C1 D1 1 10 A2 B2 0 12 C2 D2 1 14 A3 B3 0 16 C3 D3 1 Note A DIMM is a CRU and can be replaced by anyone Supported components and their part numbers are subject to change over time For the most up to date list of replaceable components for these servers see the following URL http sunsolve sun com handbook_pub Systems 1 Click the name and model of your server 2 On the product page that opens for the server click on Full Components List for the list of components Chapter 3 Maintaining the Server 3 15 3 5 3 1 Vv To Replace DIMMs 1 Power off the server and remove the server module from the chassis as described in Section 3 3 1 Removing the Server Module From the Chassis on page 3 7 Caution Do not operate the syst
73. ing or Not an Error The message is displayed on the screen An error record is logged to the system event log SEL The system continues booting with a degraded state The user might want to replace the unit Pause The message is displayed on the screen an error is logged to the SEL and user input is required to continue The user can take immediate corrective action or choose to continue booting m Halt The message is displayed on the screen an error is logged to the SEL and the system cannot boot unless the error is resolved The user needs to replace the Response Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause BIOS Power On Self Test POST Codes B 5 faulty part and restart the system TABLE 8 1 Error Messages and Responses Error Code Error Message 0000 Timer Error 0003 CMOS Battery Low 0004 CMOS Settings Wrong 0005 CMOS Checksum Bad 000B CMOS memory size Wrong 000C RAM R W test failed 000E A Driver Error 000F B Driver Error Appendix B B 5 Response Pause Halt Pause Pause Pause Halt Halt Halt Halt Halt Halt Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Not an Error Pause Pause Pause TABLE 8 1 Error Messages and Responses Continued Error Code Error Message 0012 CMOS Date Time Not Set 0040 Refresh Timer Test Failed 0041 Display Memory Test Failed 0042 CMOS Display Type WrongPause 0043 lt INS gt Presse
74. k to test and the sectors to be tested on the hard disk m Device Test Settings Selects the test time durations of the devices and the test level 6 Select a test to begin execution The Read Test Read Verify Test the Non Destructive Write Test and the Destructive Write Test test the actual media on the physical disk The Mechanics Stress Test and the Internal Cache Test test non media related parts of the hard disk hardware Caution Running the Destructive Write Test destroys any data on the disk Chapter 4 Performing Diagnostic Tests 4 7 Burn In Testing Burn In testing enables you to run test scripts and to create new scripts The Diagnostics main menu provides two burn in selections Immediate Burn In Testing and Deferred Burn In Testing Immediate Burn In enables you to run an existing script and to select configuration options Deferred Burn In enables you to create a new script Sun provides three ready made scripts designed to test the general health of the devices on your system These scripts include quick tst This script performs a series of tests that require the user to interact with the test software When they require a user interaction they stop and do not time out These tests are 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 excl
75. mponent is a CRU and can be replaced by anyone Chapter 3 Maintaining the Server 3 11 3 9 A 30 1 Supported components and their part numbers are subject to change over time For the most up to date list of replaceable components for these servers visit http sunsolve sun com handbook_pub Systems 1 Click on the name and model of your server 2 On the product page that opens for the server click on Full Components List for the list of components Use the following procedure to replace this component 1 Power off the server and remove the server module from the chassis as described in Section 3 3 1 Removing the Server Module From the Chassis on page 3 7 Caution Do not operate the system with empty slots Always insert a filler into an empty slot to reduce the possibility of module shutdown 2 Remove the main cover as described in Section 3 3 2 Removing the Main Cover on page 3 9 Note Note the orientation polarity of the battery in its holder before removing it ye The positive polarity marked with a symbol should be facing up 3 If a RAID expansion module is present lift it out of the way The battery is under the RAID expansion module See FIGURE 3 6 See Section 3 5 7 Adding or Replacing a RAID Expansion Module on page 3 31 if required for additional information Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 3 12 4 Remove the ba
76. mware 5 3 v To Update the REM Firmware from a DOS Bootable USB Thumb Drive 3 System Specifications A 1 AZ Server Module Specifications A 1 BIOS Power On Self Test POST Codes B 1 B1 Introduction B 1 B2 How BIOS POST Memory Testing Works B 2 8 3 Redirecting Console Output B 2 v To Redirect Console Output 2 B 4 Changing POST Options 5 4 v To Change POST Options 4 B 5 POST Codes B 5 Contents vii Index Index 1 viii Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 Figures Server Module Front Panel 1 3 Server Module Replaceable Component Locations 1 4 Dongle Cable Connections 1 5 Power Button and Power OK LED Location 2 3 Ethernet Port Chassis Labeling Designations 2 6 Server Module NIC Naming 2 6 Server Module BIOS Setup Utility Menu Tree 2 8 Location of Jumpers J19 and 23 2 36 External LED Location 3 3 Fault Indicator Button 3 6 Removing a Server Module 3 8 Removing the Main Cover 3 9 Location of CPU Components 3 0 Removing the Battery 3 13 Replacing the Compact Flash 3 14 DIMM Slots and Fault Indicator Button 3 16 Removing a DIMM 3 17 Fault Remind Button 3 19 CPU Locations 3 20 Removing the Heatsink and CPU 3 21 FIGURE 1 1 FIGURE 1 2 FIGURE 1 3 FIGURE 2 1 FIGURE 2 2 FIGURE 2 3 FIGURE 2 4 FIGURE 2 5 FIGURE 3 1 FIGURE 3 2 FIGURE 3 3 FIGURE 3 4 FIGURE 3 5 FIGURE 3 6 FIGURE 3 7 FIGURE 3 8 FIGURE 3 9 FIGURE 3 10 FIGURE 3 11 FIGURE 3 12 Replacing the CPU 3 23 Applying The
77. n when the self test has progressed far enough to initialize the video monitor However the codes are displayed as the self test runs and scroll off of the screen too quickly to be read An alternate method of displaying the POST codes is to redirect the output of the console to a serial port see Section B 3 Redirecting Console Output on page B 2 The message BMC Responding is displayed at the end of POST B 1 B 1 How BIOS POST Memory Testing Works The BIOS POST memory testing is performed as follows 1 The first megabyte of DRAM is tested by the BIOS before the BIOS code is shadowed that is copied from ROM to DRAM 2 Once executing out of DRAM the BIOS performs a simple memory test a write read of every location with the pattern 55aa55aa Note This memory test is performed only if Quick Boot is not enabled from the Boot Settings Configuration screen Enabling Quick Boot causes the BIOS to skip the memory test See Section B 4 Changing POST Options on page B 4 for more information 3 The BIOS polls the memory controllers for both correctable and uncorrectable memory errors and logs those errors into the service processor B 2 Redirecting Console Output Use these instructions to access the service processor and redirect the console output so that the BIOS POST codes can be read V To Redirect Console Output 1 Connect a dongle cable to the server module UCP port 2 Connect a monitor t
78. n the Sun StorageTek RAID Manager Software User s Guide 820 1177 and the Uniform Command Line Interface User s Guide 820 2145 4 6 Show Results Summary Selecting Show Results Summary on the Diagnostics main menu displays the tests that have been run and lists the results which can be Pass Fail or N A The following list describes all the tests that are available with the Tools and Drivers CD If your system does not have the corresponding option the results will show as N A in the Show Results Summary list m Processor This section shows the following tests 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 Instruction Set and MP Symmetry m Motherboard This section shows the following tests conducted against the motherboard DMA Controller Tests System Timer Tests Interrupt Test Keyboard Controller Tests PCI Bus Tests and CMOS RAM Clock Tests m Memory Cache Memory and Video Memory This section shows the following tests conducted against the various types of memory Inversion Test Tree Progressive Inv Test Chaotic Addressing Test and Block Rotation Test m Input Device This section shows the following tests conducted against the input device Verify Device Keyboard Repeat and Keyboard LEDs Chapter 4 Performing Diagnostic Tests 4 11 4 7 m M
79. nel number for SET LAN Config Channel Number 01 Command Channel Number Status Channel number is OK Proper value below 16 TP Address x x MAC Address 7 Subnet Mask 5 ads Select Screen Fa Select Item k Enter Update General Help i F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02 61 C Copyright 1985 2007 American Megatrends Inc Chapter 2 Powering On and Configuring BIOS Settings 2 27 2 3 4 20 IP Address Server KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKEKKKKKKKKKKKKEKKKKEKKXKXXEX EX XX IP Address Configuration Enter IP address in decimal in the form of Parameter Selector 03
80. nts you with the options available for the setup field that you have chosen Modify the setup field and close the screen If you need to modify other setup parameters use the arrow keys and Tab key to navigate to the desired screen and menu item then repeat Steps 1 through 4 Otherwise go to Step 6 Press and release the right arrow key until the Exit menu screen is displayed Follow the instructions on the Exit menu screen to save your changes and exit the Setup utility BIOS Considerations This section contains information and considerations regarding the system BIOS Chapter 2 Powering On and Configuring BIOS Settings 2 5 2341 2 052 PCI Card Slot Booting Priority The slots for the PCI cards are detected by the BIOS during startup in this order PCI EM BLx 1 and PCI EM BLx 0 For example if the server module is in slot 3 the BIOS boot priority will be 3 1 3 0 Ethernet Port Device and Driver Naming The Sun Blade X6250 server modules have up to two 10 100 1000BASE T Gigabit Ethernet ports provided by the NEMs installed in the Sun Blade 6000 chassis The lower NEM port provides NET 0 and the upper NEM port provides NET 1 The numbers correspond to the slot number as shown in FIGURE 2 2 N represents the slot number FIGURE 2 2 Ethernet Port Chassis Labeling Designations NET AN NET AN Server Module NIC Naming FIGURE 2 3 shows how various operating systems and interfaces name the NICs shown in
81. o the dongle cable video port and a keyboard to a USB port 3 Power cycle or power on the server 4 Initialize the BIOS Setup utility by pressing the F2 key while the system is performing the power on self test POST The BIOS Main Menu screen appears 5 Select Server The Server screen appears Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 B 3 B 2 6 Select 5512000 LAN Configuration The LAN Configuration screen appears 7 Select the IP Address menu item The service processor s IP address is displayed 8 Start a web browser and type the service processor s IP address in the browser s URL field m If you have an ELOM service processor a Type a user name and password as follows User name root Password changeme b The ELOM Service Processor interface screen appears c Click the Remote Control tab d Click the Redirection tab e Click on the Start Redirection button The javaRConsole window appears and prompts you for your user name and password again f When you are prompted type a user name and password as follows User name root Password changeme The current POST screen is displayed m If you have an ILOM service processor a Type a user name and password as follows User name root Password changeme b Click the Remote Control tab The Remote Control screen appears c Click the Launch Redirection button The ILOM remote console appears d When you ar
82. of an active RAID volume use the Configuration Utility to delete the RAID volume from the HD to avoid causing this problem See the Sun Intel Adaptec BIOS RAID Utility User s Manual for more information about the Configuration Utility Solid State Drives SSDs The X6250 server module supports installing SSDs in the HD bays Each SSD provides 32Gb of SATA capacity The following conditions apply m You cannot mix SSD and other disk drives in a single RAID volume m You cannot mix SAS SSD and SATA SSD drives in a single RAID volume m You CAN create multiple volumes where each volume contains a different type of disk drives Chapter 3 Maintaining the Server 3 27 3 5 6 1 3 5 6 2 m NO mixing of SAS SSD and SATA SSD in a single RAID volume is allowed For example one volume could contain SAS SSD drives and the other could contain SATA SSD drives m When drives are hot plugged or when a drive fails and a Hot Spare is activated the firmware determines that the new drive meets the above conditions before integrating it into the array 3 5 6 3 HD Replacement Procedure Follow these steps to remove and replace a hard disk HD V To Replace a Hard Disk 1 Observe the LEDs on the faces of the HDs and identify the defective HD Middle LED on amber The disk is faulty and should be replaced m Left LED on green The disk is operating properly m Right LED on blue This indicates that the disk is ready
83. onds to force main power off and enter standby power mode 3 ELOM or ILOM web interface Log in to the web interface and use the Remote Power Control screen to perform a graceful power off of the server 4 ELOM or ILOM command line interface CLI Log in to the ELOM or ILOM CLI and use the following command gt stop SYS For more information about controlling server power from the web interface or CLI see the corresponding SP documentation collection Caution When you use the Power button to enter standby power mode power is still directed to the service processor and power supply fans indicated when the Power OK LED is blinking 0 1 seconds on 2 9 seconds off 5 To completely power off the server you must remove it from the chassis See Section 3 3 1 Removing the Server Module From the Chassis on page 3 7 for details When main power is off the Power OK LED on the front panel blinks indicating that the server is in standby power mode Configuring BIOS Settings This section describes how to view and modify the BIOS settings The Basic Input Output System BIOS has a setup utility stored in the BIOS flash memory The setup utility reports system information and can be used to configure the BIOS settings The configured data is provided with context sensitive Help and is stored in the system s battery backed CMOS RAM If the configuration stored in the CMOS RAM is invalid the BIOS settings will default
84. onnected pull the card away from the 5 When the fabr FIGURE 3 23 Removing a Fabric Expansion Module 3 42 Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 Performing Diagnostic Tests This chapter describes how to use the Pc Check diagnostic tests provided on the service processor ILOM or ELOM If you are having a problem with your system use the diagnostics to diagnose and solve it This chapter contains the following sections m Section 4 1 Pc Check Diagnostics Overview on page 4 1 m Section 4 2 System Information Menu on page 4 3 m Section 4 3 Advanced Diagnostics on page 4 4 m Section 4 4 Hard Disk Testing on page 4 6 m Section 4 5 Burn In Testing on page 4 8 m Section 4 6 Diagnostic Partition on page 4 11 m Section 4 7 Show Results Summary on page 4 11 m Section 4 8 Print Results Report on page 4 12 m Section 4 9 About Pc Check on page 4 12 m Section 4 10 Exit on page 4 13 CHAPTER 4 Pc Check Diagnostics Overview The Pc Check diagnostics can test and detect problems on all motherboard components drives ports and slots This program can be accessed and executed only from the service processor Normally if you encounter any hardware related error message such as memory errors or hard disk errors on your workstation you will run one of the following selections from the Diagnostics main menu 4 1 4 1 m Use Immedi
85. onnected to the REM board connect it as described in Section 3 5 9 Changing the Sun Blade RAID 5 Expansion Module Battery on page 3 35 m If the cable is disconnected connect it 2 Power off the server and remove the server module from the chassis as described in Section 3 3 1 Removing the Server Module From the Chassis on page 3 7 Chapter 3 Maintaining the Server 3 31 3 9 7 A A Caution Do not operate the system with empty slots Always insert a filler into an empty slot to reduce the possibility of module shutdown 3 Remove the main cover as described in Section 3 3 2 Removing the Main Cover on page 3 9 4 Remove the existing REM board or the cap from the REM connector if either is present The cap should only be present if you are adding a REM board to a server module without one 5 Slide the REM board at an angle into the support bracket then press it carefully into the connector See FIGURE 3 13 Note For information about the implementation and configuration of RAID on this server see the Disk Controller Documentation collection FIGURE 3 18 Inserting the REM Note If you are replacing an existing REM you are done If you are adding a REM to a system without a REM continue 3 32 Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 Caution The following steps will remove all data from the system Back up your data to an external site befo
86. oot Quiet Boot AddOn ROM Display Mode Bootup Num Lock Wait For Fl If Error Hit F2 Message Display Interrupt 19 Capture v02 61 2 24 Boot Device Priority 23 417 x x 2 25 Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type R Select Screen ER Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit American Megatrends Inc F F F A OX F KF F Boot Device Priority KKEKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKEKKKK KKK KKK KK KK KKK SATA PM FUJITSU MH SATA SM FUJITSU MH Network IBA GE Slo Network IBA GE Slo Chapter 2 Powering On and Configuring BIOS Settings 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device 4th Boot Device
87. or the Power button location When main power is applied to the full server the green Power OK LED next to the Power button lights and remains lit FIGURE 2 1 shows the location of the power button You can also use the SP to turn on main power From the the ILOM or ELOM CLI enter start SYS From the ILOM or ELOM web interface use the Remote Power Control screen See the corresponding SP documentation for details Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 2 2 FIGURE 2 1 Power Button and Power OK LED Location Figure Legend 1 Power on standby button System Status OK Indicator green Steady ON system OK Standby blink 0 1 second on 2 9 seconds off 2 Transition blink 1 Hz on off at 50 duty cycle during SP boot and POST 22 Powering Off the Server You can use one of two methods for shutting down the server from main power mode to standby power mode Chapter 2 Powering On and Configuring BIOS Settings 2 3 1 Graceful shutdown Use a non conducting pointed object such as a stylus to press and release the Power button on the front panel This causes Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI enabled operating systems to perform an orderly shutdown of the operating system and place it in standby power mode Servers not running ACPI enabled operating systems will shut down to standby power mode immediately 2 Emergency shutdown Press and hold the Power button for four sec
88. ouse This section shows the following tests conducted against the mouse Buttons Ballistics Text Mode Positioning Text Mode Area Redefine Graphics Mode Positions Graphics Area Redefine and Graphics Cursor Redefine m Video This section shows the following tests conducted against the video Color Purity Test True Color Test Alignment Test LCD Test and Test Cord Test m ATAPI Devices This section shows the following tests conducted against ATAPI devices Linear Read Test Non Destructive Write and Random Read Write Test m Hard Disk This section shows the following tests conducted against the hard disk Read Test Read Verify Test Non Destructive Write Test Destructive Write Test Mechanics Stress Test and Internal Cache Test a USB This section shows the following tests conducted against the USB Controller Tests and Functional Tests m Hardware ID The compare test is used to determine the machine ID for the system This test is not available for the Sun Blade X6250 server module 4 8 Print Results Report The Print Results Report option enables you to print results of the diagnosis of your system Ensure that your workstation is connected to a printer and then enter the required information to print the results 4 9 About Pc Check The About Pc Check window includes general information about the Pc Check software including resident and nonresident components such as mouse devices 4 12 Sun Blad
89. ow Results Summary m Print Results Report m About PC CHECK m Exit Use the arrow keys on the keyboard to navigate through the diagnostics software the Enter key to select a menu item and the ESC 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 4 for details To run a test script select Immediate Burn In Testing Sun provides three scripts that include a full test of all possible devices full tst a quick test of devices quick tst and a test that requires no user interaction noinput tst See Section 4 5 1 Performing Immediate Burn In Testing on page 4 8 for details To create your own test script select Deferred Burn In Testing See Section 4 5 2 Performing Deferred Burn In Testing on page 4 10 for details The following sections in this chapter describe the menu items and tests in detail System Information Menu Clicking System Information in the Diagnostics main menu causes the System Information menu to appear Select items in this menu to see detailed information TABLE 4 1 describes the selections in the System Information menu TABLE 4 1 System Information Menu Options Option Description System Information Menu Includes basic information about your system motherboard BIOS processor memory cache drives video modem n
90. perating system is shut down 5 Login to the ELOM web interface 6 To power off the system select Power Off then click the Submit button 7 Select Maintenance and click Enter Upgrade Mode 8 Click Browse and select the CPLD V jbc file where is a variable that identifies the file version number 9 Select Upgrade to upgrade the CPLD 10 Wait until the upgrade is finished 11 Power cycle or reset the server to enable the new CPLD to take effect Updating the REM Firmware The following procedure describes how update the firmware in the Raid Expansion Module REM from a DOS bootable USB thumb drive You can also update the REM firmware using the procedures in the Sun StorageTek RAID Software Manager User s Guide V To Update the REM Firmware from a DOS Bootable USB Thumb Drive 1 Download the Tools and Driver CD ISO image from http www sun com servers blades downloads jsp 2 Burn a CD or mount the ISO image and locate the Adaptec firmware file firmware REM Chapter 5 Updating the ELOM Firmware 5 3 5 3 3 Copy all the files there to the DOS bootable USB thumb drive 4 Connect a dongle cable keyboard monitor and USB thumb drive to the server module 5 Boot the USB thumb drive to DOS a Restart the server module b When BIOS is booting press F8 After some messages the software prompts you to select a boot device c Select USB boot device then press Enter The server module boots to
91. port the weight when it clears the chassis 4 Set the server module on an antistatic surface Caution Before handling internal components of the server module attach an electrostatic discharge ESD wrist strap to the grounding post that is built into the rear of the chassis The system s printed circuit boards and hard disks contain components that are extremely sensitive to static electricity Caution Do not operate the system with empty slots Always insert a filler into an empty slot to reduce the possibility of module shutdown Removing the Main Cover 1 Press down on the cover release button and using the indent for leverage slide the main cover toward the rear of the chassis approximately 0 5 inch 12 mm See FIGURE 3 4 2 Grasp the cover by its rear edge and lift it straight up from the chassis 5202 FIGURE 3 4 Removing the Main Cover Chapter 3 Maintaining the Server 3 9 3 4 Locations of Replaceable Components FIGURE 3 5 shows the locations of the replaceable components that are documented in this chapter FIGURE 3 5 Location of CPU Components Midplane connector SP and NET RAID Expansion Module REM MAC addresses on top of housing J19 Compact Flash CF Card Air duct CPUO and headsink CPU1 and heatsink Clock Battery under REM Fault remind button DIMMs Hard disks 4 3 10 Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 Replaceabl
92. quad core 2 83 GHz 1333 MHz Xeon E5440 FRU see Note CPU chip quad core 3 16 GHz 1333 MHz Xeon X5460 FRU see Note CPU chip quad core 3 00 GHz 1333 MHz Xeon E5450 FRU see Note 2 x 1 GB DIMM kit CRU 2 x 2 GB DIMM kit CRU 2 x 4 GB DIMM kit CRU 80 GB SFF SATA disk drive CRU 73 GB 10K SFF SAS disk drive CRU 73 GB 15K SFF SAS disk drive CRU 146 GB SFF SAS disk drive CRU 200 GB SFF SATA disk drive CRU 300 GB 10K SFF SAS disk drive CRU Sun Blade RAID 5 Expansion Module REM with or without battery CRU Battery for Sun Blade RAID 5 Expansion Module CRU Sun Blade 10 GigabitEthernet Fabric Expansion Module FEM CRU 1 8 Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 TABLE 1 4 CRU and FRU List Continued Part CRU or FRU PCIe Pass Through Fabric Expansion Module FEM CRU CR2032 coin battery CRU Cable kit CRU Note In servers with these CPUs the Solaris 10 U4 OS requires patch 127112 05 or later which must be added when the operating system is installed as the server cannot boot without it Servers with the Red Hat Linux must have RHEL 4 6 or newer Chapter 1 Introduction to the Sun Blade X6250 Server Module 1 9 1 0 Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 CHAPTER 2 Powering On and Configuring BIOS Settings This chapter contains the following procedures and information m Section 2 1 Powering On the Server on page 2 1 m Section 2 2 Powerin
93. re proceeding 6 Remove the hard disks See Section 3 5 6 Replacing a Hard Disk on page 3 26 7 To change the disk controller type from SATA to SAS move the disk control cables on the motherboard The server has two HD backplanes positioned behind HD 0 and 1 and behind HD 2 and 3 respectively Each backplane connector has two cables that connect to the motherboard The connectors on the HD backplane are labeled HD 1 3 and HD 0 2 Move the cables on the motherboard as follows HD Backplane HD Bay Connectors Motherboard Connectors HD 0 and 1 HD 0 2 Move from SATAO to SASO HD 1 3 Move from SATA1 to SAS1 HD 2 and 3 HD 0 2 Move from SATA2 to SAS2 HD 1 3 Move from SATA3 to SAS3 FIGURE 3 19 shows the HD backplane to motherboard cables Chapter 3 Maintaining the Server 3 33 FIGURE 3 19 HD Backplane Connectors HD backplane Motherboard SATA0 SATA1 5850 1 SATA2 SATA3 SAS2 SAS3 HD 0 and 1 HD 2 and 3 8 Place the new SAS disks in the disk bays See Section 3 5 6 Replacing a Hard Disk on page 3 26 Unless you have pre loaded software on the SAS disks your server will not have an operating system or any data You will need to restore your data from backups and install the operating system m To install the Solaris OS or Linux see the Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Operating System Installation Guide To install the Windows OS see the Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Windows
94. rmal Grease 3 24 Designation of Hard Disk Disks 3 27 Removing the Hard Disk Drive After Removing the Server Module 3 29 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Without Removing the Server Module 3 0 Inserting the REM 3 32 HD Backplane Connectors 3 34 REM Battery Screws and Connectors 3 37 Removing the Connector Cap 3 38 Installation of a Fabric Expansion Module 3 39 Removing a Fabric Expansion Module 3 41 Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 FIGURE 3 13 FIGURE 3 14 FIGURE 3 15 FIGURE 3 16 FIGURE 3 17 FIGURE 3 18 FIGURE 3 19 FIGURE 3 20 FIGURE 3 21 FIGURE 3 22 FIGURE 3 23 Tables Summary Comparison of Features 1 2 DB9 Port Pinouts 1 6 Accessory Kit 1 6 CRU and FRU List 1 8 BIOS Setup Utility Screens Summary 2 7 Front Panel LED Functions 3 4 Internal LED Functions 3 6 DIMM Slots and Locations 3 15 System Information Menu Options 4 3 Advanced Diagnostics Test Menu Options 4 5 Continuous Burn In Testing Options 4 9 Server Module Physical Specifications A 1 Server Module Environmental Specifications A 1 Error Messages and Responses 8 5 xi TABLE 1 1 TABLE 1 2 TABLE 1 3 TABLE 1 4 TABLE 2 1 TABLE 3 1 TABLE 3 2 TABLE 3 3 TABLE 4 1 TABLE 4 2 TABLE 4 3 TABLE A 1 TABLE A 2 TABLE B 1 xii Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 Preface This Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual contains information and procedures for maintaining and upgrading the Sun Blade X6250 ser
95. rmation Device Drivers APM Information I O Port Browser Memory Browser Sector Browser CPU Frequency Monitor CMOS RAM Utilities Text File Editor Start Up Options Advanced Diagnostics Advanced diagnostics are used to test an individual device on the system Most of the selections on this menu display information about the corresponding devices and then offer a menu of testing options For example to test CPU 0 you can select Advanced Diagnostics gt Processor gt CPU0 Note If you do not know which device to test see Section 4 5 Burn In Testing on Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 page 4 8 4 3 4 4 TABLE 4 2 gives the name and a brief description of the selections in the Advanced Diagnostics Tests menu Note Some of the tests in TABLE 4 2 might be irrelevant for certain systems Ignore any that are not relevant to your hardware configuration TABLE 4 2 Advanced Diagnostics Test Menu Options Description Displays information about the processors and includes a Processor Tests menu Displays information about the memory and includes tests for the different types of system memory Displays information about the motherboard and includes a Motherboard Tests menu Not relevant Displays information about the hard disk and includes a Hard Disk Tests menu Refer to Section 4 4 Hard Disk Testing on page 4 6 for detailed information about
96. rrectly Do not place it in the trash 3 36 Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 FIGURE 3 20 REM Battery Screws and Connectors 3 5 10 Replacing a Fabric Expansion Module The procedures in this section describe how to install and remove an optional Fabric Expansion Module FEM The module is installed on the left side of the center mounting bracket V To Install Fabric Expansion Module 1 Power off the server and remove the server module from the chassis as described in Section 3 3 1 Removing the Server Module From the Chassis on page 3 7 Caution Do not operate the system with empty slots Always insert a filler into an empty slot to reduce the possibility of module shutdown 2 Remove the main cover as described in Section 3 3 2 Removing the Main Cover on page 3 9 Chapter 3 Maintaining the Server 3 37 3 Remove the protective cap from the fabric expansion module connector see FIGURE 3 21 The fabric expansion module connector is located on the left side of the center support bracket FIGURE 3 21 Removing 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 into the slots on the center support bracket see FIGURE 3 22 3 38 Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 3 39 Chapter 3 Maintaining the
97. s a new hotspare 3 30 Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 Adding or Replacing a RAID Expansion Module The Sun Blade RAID 5 Expansion Module REM enables RAID functionality If you are adding a Sun Blade RAID 5 Expansion Module to a system you must have a set of SAS HDs to replace the existing SATA HDs This will effectively remove the operating system and any data from your system When the Sun Blade RAID 5 Expansion Module is installed SAS disks can be installed in disk slots 0 through 3 These disks can be configured as RAID 0 1 1E 10 5 or 6 with global or dedicated hot spares as described in the Sun Intel Adaptec BIOS RAID Utility User s Manual To update the REM firmware see Section 5 3 Updating the REM Firmware on page 5 3 The Sun Blade RAID 5 Expansion Module includes a battery For instructions see Section 3 5 9 Changing the Sun Blade RAID 5 Expansion Module Battery on page 3 35 Caution Backup all data to an external site before adding a REM to server without one Caution If you change a REM on a system with an existing RAID array to preserve the array configuration and the data in the array use the procedure in Section 3 5 8 Restoring an Existing RAID Array After Changing the REM on page 3 34 V To Add Remove or Replace a REM Board 1 Ensure that your REM has a battery and that the cable is connected to the REM m Ifthe battery is not already c
98. s identified on U S export exclusion lists including but not limited to the denied persons and specially designated nationals lists is strictly prohibited Use of any spare or replacement CPUs is limited to repair or one for one replacement of CPUs in products exported in compliance with U S export laws Use of CPUs as product upgrades unless authorized by the U S Government is strictly prohibited Copyright 2009 Sun Microsystems Inc 4150 Network Circle Santa Clara California 95054 Etats Unis Tous droits r serv s Cette distribution peut inclure des l ments d velopp s par des tiers Sun Sun Microsystems le logo Sun Java Netra Solaris Sun ee Sun Blade X6250 Server Module sont des marques de fabrique ou des marques d pos es de Sun Microsystems Inc ou ses filales aux Etats Unis et dans d autres pays Intel est une marque de fabrique ou une marque d pos e de Intel Corporation ou de sa filiale aux Etats Unis et dans d autres pays Intel Xeon est une marque de fabrique ou une marque d pos e de Intel Corporation ou de sa filiale aux Etats Unis et dans d autres pays Intel Inside est une marque de fabrique ou une marque d pos e de Intel Corporation ou de sa filiale aux Etats Unis et dans d autres pays Ce produit est soumis la l gislation am ricaine sur le contr le des exportations et peut tre soumis la r glementation en vigueur dans d autres pays dans le domaine des exportations et importations Les u
99. sert a filler into an empty slot to reduce the possibility of module shutdown Remove the main cover as described in Section 3 3 2 Removing the Main Cover on page 3 9 Press the fault remind button on the motherboard to illuminate the LED for the CPU that has failed Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 2 3 3 5 3 2 3 5 4 A 3 18 Note The DIMM Fault LEDs and the CPU Fault LEDs are powered by capacitors that retain their charge for about 30 minutes after the server module is removed from the chassis To recharge the capacitor place the server module in a powered chassis for five minutes FIGURE 3 10 Fault Remind Button Fault Remind Button 4 Identify which CPU and heatsink you are replacing The internal designation of the two CPUs in the server is shown in FIGURE 3 10 There is a fault LED on the motherboard for each CPU LED is off CPU is OK a LED is lit amber Indicates a fatal error with the corresponding CPU Chapter 3 Maintaining the Server 3 19 FIGURE 3 11 CPU Locations 5 Remove the heatsink from the motherboard a Hold down on the top of the heatsink to prevent it from tipping unevenly while you alternately loosen the four spring loaded mounting screws that secure the heatsink to the motherboard Turn the screws 180 degrees at a time then remove the screws when they are detached See FIGURE 3 12 3 20 Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Serv
100. st for the list of components Note These servers are fully compliant with the Reduction of Hazardous Substances RoHS Directive 1 5 Customer Replaceable Units CRUs and Field Replaceable Units FRUs Customer Replaceable Units CRUs are designed to be changed by customers Field Replaceable Units FRUs must be changed by Sun service personnel Caution Changing FRUs can damage your equipment and void your warranty Chapter 1 Introduction to the Sun Blade X6250 Server Module 1 7 1 6 TABLE 1 4 lists the CRUs and FRUs TABLE 1 4 CRU and FRU List Part CRU or FRU FRU Blade No CPU Memory motherboard FRU CPU chip quad core 3 50 GHz 1333 MHz Xeon X5270 FRU CPU chip quad core 3 33 GHz 1333 MHz Xeon X5470 FRU CPU chip quad core 2 66 GHz 1333 MHz Xeon L5430 FRU CPU chip quad core 2 50 GHz 1333 MHz Xeon E5420 FRU CPU chip quad core 1 86 GHz 1066MHz Xeon E5320 FRU CPU chip quad core 1 60 GHz 1066MHz Xeon L5310 FRU CPU chip quad core 2 33 Ghz 1333MHz Xeon E5345 FRU CPU chip quad core 2 66 GHz 1333MHz Xeon X5355 FRU CPU chip dual core 3 0 GHz 1333 MHz Xeon X5160 FRU CPU chip quad core 3 0 GHz 1333 MHz Xeon X5365 FRU CPU chip dual core 3 33 GHz 1333 MHz Xeon X5260 FRU see Note CPU chip quad core 2 5 GHz 1333 MHz Xeon L5420 FRU see Note CPU chip quad core 2 33 GHz 1333 MHz Xeon E5410 FRU see Note CPU chip
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102. tilisations finales ou utilisateurs finaux pour des armes nucl aires des missiles des armes biologiques et chimiques ou du nucl aire maritime directement ou indirectement sont strictement interdites Les exportations ou reexportations vers les pays sous embargo am ricain ou vers des entit s figurant sur les listes d exclusion d exportation am ricaines y compris mais de maniere non exhaustive la liste de personnes qui font objet d un ordre de ne pas participer d une fa on directe ou indirecte aux exportations des produits ou des services qui sont r gis par la l gislation am ricaine sur le contr le des exportations et la liste de ressortissants sp cifiquement d sign s sont rigoureusement interdites L utilisation de pi ces d tach es ou d unit s centrales de remplacement est limit e aux r parations ou l change standard d unit s centrales pour les produits export s conform ment la l gislation am ricaine en mati re d exportation Sauf autorisation par les autorit s des Etats Unis l utilisation d unit s centrales pour proc der des mises jour de produits est rigoureusement interdite LD Li Ca Adobe PostScript Contents Preface xiii Introduction to the Sun Blade X6250 Server Module 1 1 Features of the Servers 1 1 Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Orientation 1 2 1 2 1 Server Module Front Panel 1 2 1 2 2 Server Module Components 1 4 Using a Dongle Cable for Testing 1 4 v To Use a Dongle Cable for
103. to optimal values specified in the BIOS Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 20 2 4 Use the left and right arrow keys to move sequentially back and forth through the seven screens Fields that can be reconfigured are displayed in color All other fields are nonconfigurable Use the up and down arrows on the keyboard to scroll through a screen s menu Use the Tab key to move back and forth across columns Changing the Configuration of a BIOS Menu Item You can change the BIOS configuration using several different interfaces Use a USB keyboard and mouse and a VGA monitor connected directly to the server dongle Use the remote video console of the Service Processor and redirect the server s console output Refer to the Embedded Lights Out Manager Administration Guide or the Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager 2 0 User s Guide for more information Use a terminal or terminal emulator connected to a computer through the serial port on the server dongle To change the system parameters enter the BIOS Setup Utility by pressing the F2 key while the system is performing the power on self test POST The first BIOS Setup menu screen is displayed POST testing is indicated when the Power OK LEDs on the front and back panels go into slow blink mode Highlight the field to be modified using the arrow keys and Tab key Press Enter to select the field A dialog box appears The dialog box prese
104. ttery by gently pulling the clip away from the battery face and lifting the battery straight up See FIGURE 3 6 FIGURE 3 6 Removing the Battery To install the battery reverse Step 1 through Step 4 Note Install the new battery in the holder with the same orientation polarity as the battery that you removed The positive polarity marked with a symbol should be facing toward the chassis center 2 5 2 Replacing the Compact Flash Module Vv To Replace the Compact Flash Module 1 If necessary back up any data that is contained on the compact flash module Chapter 3 Maintaining the Server 3 13 2 Power off the server and remove the server module from the chassis as described in Section 3 3 1 Removing the Server Module From the Chassis on page 3 7 Caution Do not operate the system with empty slots Always insert a filler into an empty slot to reduce the possibility of module shutdown 3 Remove the main cover as described in Section 3 3 2 Removing the Main Cover on page 3 9 4 Locate the compact flash module under the REM at the back of the server module See FIGURE 3 7 FIGURE 3 7 Replacing the Compact Flash 5 Grasp the module and pull it out Installation is the reverse of this procedure Replacing Memory Modules DIMMs This section describes how to replace DIMMs It provides the rules for populating DIMMs and a procedure to replace them Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Serv
105. uding those components that require user input keyboard mouse sound and video This test does not require user input It is normally the first test performed for hardware related problems full tst This script performs a detailed and comprehensive test on all hardware components including those that require user input It includes external port tests and requires loopback connectors on COM ports parallel ports and USB ports You must interact with the test utility to progress through these interactive tests Tip Each of these scripts tests the operating status of your entire system To test specific disks independently of the rest of the system use the procedures in Section 4 4 Hard Disk Testing on page 4 6 Performing Immediate Burn In Testing Use Immediate Burn In Testing to run test scripts V To Perform Immediate Burn in Testing From the Diagnostics main menu select Immediate Burn In Testing The screen displays a list of settings shown in TABLE 4 3 and a Burn In menu Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 1 4 5 4 5 1 4 8 2 From the menu select Load Burn In Script A text box appears 3 Type the name of the script you want to run m quick tst noinput tst Or full tst m If you have created and saved your own script type d testname tst where testname is the name of the script that you have created 4 To change any of the options at the bottom of the scr
106. ver module Related Documentation For a description of the document set for the Sun Blade X6250 modular server see the Where to Find Documentation sheet that is packed with your system and also posted at http docs sun com This web site provides translated versions of some of these documents in French Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Korean and Japanese English documentation is revised more frequently and might be more up to date than the translated documentation For all Sun hardware documentation http docs sun com Sun Welcomes Your Comments Sun is interested in improving its documentation and welcomes your comments and suggestions You can submit your comments by going to http www sun com hwdocs feedback xiii Please include the title and part number of your document with your feedback Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual 820 1185 17 xiv Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 Introduction to the Sun Blade X6250 Server Module This chapter contains overviews of the Sun Blade X6250 server module It contains the following sections m Section 1 1 Features of the Servers on page 1 1 m Section 1 2 Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Orientation on page 1 2 m Section 1 3 Using a Dongle Cable for Testing on page 1 4 m Section 1 4 Accessory Kits on page 1 6 m Section 1 5 Additional Options and Replaceable Components on page 1 7
107. y m Service Processor Shutdown Use the ELOM or ILOM CLI or web interface to power off the system From the ELOM or ILOM command prompt type gt stop SYS See the Embedded Lights Out Manager Administration Guide or the Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager 2 0 User s Guide for more information When main power is off the Power OK LED on the front panel blink indicating that the server is in standby power mode Chapter 3 Maintaining the Server 3 7 3 3 3 9 1 still directed to service processor and power supply fans indicated when the Power OK LED is blinking 01 seconds on 2 9 seconds off To completely power off the server you must remove the server module from the midplane Caution When you use the Power button to enter standby power mode Power is 2 Turn off any peripheral devices connected to the dongle and disconnect the dongle from the server FIGURE 3 3 Removing a Server Module 3 Remove the server module from the chassis See FIGURE 3 3 a Press together and hold green ejector buttons b Open the ejector levers by rotating them out from the server module c Pull the server module out from the chassis by the ejector levers until you are able to grasp the module with both hands to pull it out of the chassis 3 8 Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 Caution The server module is heavy Use two hands to remove it from the chassis and be prepared to sup
108. yed instead of POST codes m Add On ROM Display Mode This option is set to Force BIOS by default This option takes effect only if you have also enabled the Quiet Boot option but it controls whether output from the Option ROM is displayed The two settings for this option are as follows m Force BIOS Remove the Sun logo and display Option ROM output m Keep Current Do not remove the Sun logo The Option ROM output is not displayed B 4 Sun Blade X6250 Server Module Service Manual May 2009 Boot Num Lock This option is On by default keyboard Num Lock is turned on during boot If you set this option off the keyboard Num Lock is not turned on during boot m Wait for F1 if Error This option is enabled by default The system pauses if an error is found during POST and only resumes when you press the F1 key a Interrupt 19 Capture This option is reserved for future use Do not change POST Codes TABLE B 1 contains descriptions of each of the POST codes listed in the same order in which they are generated These POST codes appear as a four digit string that is a combination of two digit output from primary I O port 80 and two digit output from secondary I O port 81 In the POST codes listed in TABLE B 1 the first two digits are from port 81 and the last two digits are from port 80 The Response column describes the action taken by the system on encountering the corresponding error The choices are m Warn

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