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Sun Server X2-8 (formerly Sun Fire X4800 M2) Service Manual
July 2013
This document provides instructions for servicing and repairing the Sun Server X2-8.
Document Information
Using This Documentation
Sun Server X2-8 Name Change
Product Downloads
Get Software and Firmware Downloads
Documentation and Feedback
About This Documentation
Change History
Sun Server X2-8 Service Manual Overview
Server and Component Overview
Sun Server X2-8 Overview
Sun Server X2-8 Chassis Overview
About Sun Server X2-8 CPU Modules and CMOD Filler Modules
CMOD Incompatibility Between Versions of Sun Server X2-8
CPU Modules and Filler Modules
CMOD Internal Components
CMOD Connectivity
Sun Server X2-8 Subassembly Module Overview
Component Overviews
Front Panel Indicator Module Overview
Power Supply Overview
Hard Drive and XL Bracket Assembly Overview
Drive Backplane Overview
DIMM Overview
RAID Expansion Module Overview
Fabric Expansion Module Overview
System Battery Overview
CPU and Heatsink Assembly Overview
Internal USB Port Overview
Fan Module Overview
Network Express Module Overview
Service Processor (SP) Module Overview
SP Module Multiport Cable Overview
PCIe ExpressModule Overview
AC Power Block Overview
Fan Module Controller Board (FB) Overview
Midplane Overview
Component Removal and Installation Levers
Power and Reset
Power Modes
Power Button and Power OK LED
How to Power On the Server
How to Power Off the Server
Controlling Server Power Remotely
How to Use the Oracle ILOM Command-Line Interface to Control Power
How to Use the Oracle ILOM Web Interface to Control Power
How to Use IPMItool to Control Power
Removing and Installing Components
Preparing for Service and Operation
Service Task Table
CRU and FRU List
Hot-Plug Components
Required Service Tools
Important Safety Information
Antistatic Precautions and Procedures
How to Use an Antistatic Mat
How to Prepare for Service
How to Prepare for Operation
Removal and Installation Procedures
Removing and Installing a Power Supply (CRU)
Power Supply Designations
How to Remove a Power Supply
How to Install a Power Supply
How to Remove and Install AC Power Cables
Removing and Installing a Hard Drive (CRU)
Hard Drive Designation
How to Remove a Hard Drive
How to Install a Hard Drive
Removing and Installing a Hard Drive Filler
How to Remove a Hard Drive Filler
How to Install a Hard Drive Filler
Replacing the Hard Drive Backplane (FRU)
Hard Drive Backplane Cable Routing and Designations
How to Remove the Hard Drive Backplane
How to Install the Hard Drive Backplane
Adding, Removing, and Installing a CMOD (CRU)
How to Add a CPU Module (CMOD) to the Server Using the Upgrade Kit
How to Remove a CPU Module (CMOD)
How to Remove the CPU Module (CMOD) Cover
How to Install the CPU Module (CMOD) Cover
How to Install a CPU Module (CMOD)
How to Verify CPLD Versions
CPU Module (CMOD) Designation and Population Rules
CPU Module (CMOD) Designations
CPU Module (CMOD) Population Rules
Removing and Installing a CMOD Filler
How to Remove a CMOD Filler
How to Install a CMOD Filler
How to Replace the CMOD Battery (CRU)
Removing and Installing DIMMs (CRU)
How to Remove a DIMM
How to Install a DIMM
DIMM Population Rules
Population Rules
Supported Memory Configurations
Unsupported DIMMs
Removing and Installing a RAID Expansion Module (CRU)
How to Remove a RAID Expansion Module
How to Install a RAID Expansion Module
Removing and Installing a Fabric Expansion Module (CRU)
How to Remove a Fabric Expansion Module
How to Install a Fabric Expansion Module
Replacing a CPU and Heatsink Assembly (FRU)
CPU Designations
How to Remove a CPU and Heatsink Assembly (FRU)
How to Install a CPU and Heatsink Assembly (FRU)
Removing and Installing a Fan Module (CRU)
Fan Module Designations
How to Remove a Fan Module
How to Install a Fan Module
Replacing a Fan Module Controller Board (FRU)
Fan Module Controller Board (FB) Designations
How to Remove a Fan Module Controller Board
How to Install a Fan Module Controller Board
Removing and Installing a NEM or a NEM Filler (CRU)
Network Express Module Designations and Assignments
How to Remove a NEM or a NEM Filler
How to Install a NEM or a NEM Filler
Removing and Installing a PCIe EM (CRU)
PCIe EM Designations, Slot Numbering, and Population Rules
Preparing a PCIe EM for Hot Plug Removal and Installation
Prepare a PCIe EM for Hot Plug in Oracle Solaris 10 and Solaris 11
How to Remove a PCIe EM
How to Install a PCIe EM or PCIe EM Filler
Removing and Installing the Service Processor Module (CRU)
How to Remove the SP Module
How to Install the SP Module
Removing and Installing the Multiport Cable
How to Remove the Multiport Cable
How to Install the Multiport Cable
Removing and Installing the Subassembly Module (FRU)
How to Remove the Subassembly Module
How to Install the Subassembly Module
Sun Server X2-8 Service Procedures and Information
Managing FRUID Information
How to Backup Motherboard FRUID Information
How to Restore Motherboard FRUID Information
How to Update Motherboard FRUID Information
Firmware Information and Procedures
How to Update Firmware
How to Use the Tools and Drivers CD
SP Module and CMOD Firmware Compatibility Considerations
How to Access the BIOS Setup Utility
BIOS Setup Utility Screens
Main
Advanced
PCIPnP
Boot
Security
RC Settings
Chipset
Exit
Component LED Locations and Functions
Front Indicator Panel LEDs
CPU Module (CMOD) LEDs
Front Panel Power Supply LED's
Front Panel Hard Drive LED's
Back Panel Network Express Module LED's
Back Panel SP Module LEDs
Back Panel PCIe EM LEDs
Thermal Sensor Locations
Power Supply Inlet Thermal Sensors
Power Supply Outlet Thermal Sensors
CMOD Inlet Thermal Sensors
NEM Thermal Sensors
Sun Server X2-8 Specifications
Physical Specifications
Power Specifications
Environmental Specifications
Requesting Physical Media
How to Request Physical Media Online
How To Request Physical Media by Phone
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