C H A P T E R 2

Late-Breaking Information

This chapter contains late-breaking information and issues for Oracle’s Sun Netra X6270 M2 server module.

Each issue is associated with an internal change request (CR) number that is provided as a reference for service personnel. When necessary, service personnel can refer to the CR number for additional information about the issue.

The late-breaking information is described in the following categories:

- BIOS Known Issues

- ILOM Known Issues

- Virtual Machine Software Known Issues

- Oracle Solaris Known Issues

- Oracle, Red Hat, and SUSE Linux Known Issues

- Windows Known Issues

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BIOS Known Issues

CR | Description
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7029837 | Uncorrectable memory errors may result while the system is idle
Issue: Uncorrectable memory errors are reported while the system is idle. They can appear to come from 1 DIMM, or multiple DIMM’s or multiple CPU’s at the same time.
Affected Operating Systems: All Operating systems, this issue is at the BIOS level.
Workaround: This problem is fixed in software release 1.1. Obtain the latest software release at: `https://support.oracle.com` If you are unable to update to software release 1.1 at this time: Clear any previous memory faults manually in ILOM. For instructions see the "Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) 3.0 Supplement for Sun Netra X6270 M2 Server Module" at: `http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=E19472_01&id=homepage` Enter into BIOS Setup by selecting F2 during POST. Select the "Advanced" tab. Select the "CPU" menu. Set the C-STATE tech feature to "Disabled". Save the settings and exit the BIOS.

This table describes BIOS issues and workarounds.

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ILOM Known Issues

CR | Description
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6928567 | Unable to Launch ILOM Remote Console Using JRE 1.6.0 U14, U15, or U16
Issue: If you try to launch the ILOM Remote Console through the web using some builds of Java Runtime Environment (JRE), the system returns the error `Unable to Launch the Application`.
Affected Operating Systems: All operating systems running ILOM 3.0.9.xx, JRE 1.6.0, U14, U15, or U16.
Workaround: Upgrade to JRE 1.6.0 U17 or later.
6923903 | SP Restore Partially Successful and Reports an Error in the Log
Issue: If the serial console is in use, properties related to the serial console cannot be restored and you will receive messages such as the following: `Config restore: Unable to restore property ’/SP/serial/host/commitpending’` `Config restore: Unable to restore property ’/SP/serial/external’` Because such properties could not be restored, this is a partial failure and, therefore, results in the above message about the partial failure. This behavior is not a defect.
Affected Software: Software Release 1.0.1
Workaround: Log out of the serial console and try to run `restore` again.

This table describes ILOM issues and workarounds.

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Virtual Machine Software Known Issues

CR | Description
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6927196 | Oracle Virtual Machine Manager 2.2 Install Fails on 6-Core CPU Configurations
Issue: When installing Oracle VM Manager 2.2 on a Sun Netra X6270 M2 server module with 6-core CPUs, the install action might fail and exit with the message `Database is not available`.
Affected Hardware and Software: Oracle VM Manager 2.2 Sun Netra X6270 M2 server module Software Release 1.0.1
Workaround: To resolve this issue, see the patch and installation instructions at: `http://oss.oracle.com/oraclevm/manager/patch`
6779112 | Misleading Status for Power Supplies Is Reported by VMware Health Status Screen
Issue: The VMware Virtual Infrastructure client Health Status screen under the `Power` component reports the server power supplies in an Off-Line Disabled state and 0 watts, even though the power supplies are online and enabled.
Affected Software: VMware ESX 4.0 Update 1
Workaround: To view the correct power status while in the VMware Virtual Infrastructure client Health Status screen, click on the `Other` component from the list of available options and view the blade n VPS (where n is the blade number).

This table describes virtual machine software issues and workarounds.

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Oracle Solaris Known Issues

CR | Description
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6925850 | The Solaris `prtconf` Command Does Not Report the Associated Physical Slot Number Along With the PCIe Device Slot Names
Issue: When using the Solaris `prtconf` command to view system configuration information for some PCIe devices, the physical slot number is not reported along with the slot names. For example, in the configuration information shown here, the first two slot names have associated physical slots, the other slot names do not: `% prtconf -pv | grep slot` `slot-names: 00000001.65696370.00000034` `physical-slot#: 00000004` `slot-names: 00000001.65696370.00000031` `physical-slot#: 00000001` `slot-names: 00000001.746f6c53.00000035` `slot-names: 00000001.746f6c53.00000032` `slot-names: 00000001.746f6c53.00000036` `slot-names: 00000001.746f6c53.00000033`
Affected Operating System and Software: Oracle Solaris 10 10/09 Software Release 1.0.1
Workaround: There is no workaround.
6708175 | Hot-Insert for Certain ExpressModules Is Not Supported by Oracle Solaris OS
Issue: When using Oracle Solaris 10 10/09, the Sun Quad Gigabit Ethernet Module (X7284A-Z) ExpressModule cannot be hot-inserted:
Affected Operating System and Software: Oracle Solaris 10 10/09 Software Release 1.0.1
Workaround: Insert the ExpressModule. Reboot the blade server module so that the ExpressModules can be recognized.

This table describes Solaris OS issues and workarounds.

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Oracle, Red Hat, and SUSE Linux Known Issues

CR | Description
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6914173 | `pciehp` Hot-Plug Default Driver Is Not Supported by SLES10 SP3
Issue: SLES10 SP3 has disabled interrupts on the PCI Express root ports. As a result, `pciehp` hot-plug does not function properly with default driver options. This can result in USB devices being inadvertently disabled when hot-plug actions are attempted.
Affected Operating System and Software: SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP3 (SLES10 SP3) Software Release 1.0.1
Workaround: You must load the `pciehp` driver with the following parameter: `pciehp_poll_mode=``1` For example: `modprobe pciehp pciehp_poll_mode=``1`
6915768 | During a Reboot of the System, You Might See a Kernel Panic
Issue: During a warm reboot of the system, you might see an intermittent kernel panic`__cpufreq_governor`.
Affected Operating Systems and Software: Oracle Enterprise Linux (OEL) 5.4 Red Hat Linux (RHEL) 5.4 Software Release 1.0
Workaround: A patch has been issued to fix this issue. You can download the patch at: `https://bugzilla.redhat.com/attachment.cgi?id=336296&action=diff`

This table describes Linux issues and workarounds.

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Windows Known Issues

CR | Description
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6914898 | Hot-Plug Re-Insertion Fails With Code 35 in Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 64-bit
Issue: With Windows Server 2008 SP2 and 2008 R2, certain ExpressModules are not currently supported for hot-insertion. The following ExpressModules cannot be hot-inserted: SG-XPCIEFCGBE-8Q-Z - Sun StorageTek Dual 8Gb FC Dual GbE HBA, QLogic X7284A-Z - Sun Quad GbE Express Module
Affected Operating Systems: Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2, 64-bit Windows Server 2008 R2
Workaround: Insert the affected modules and reboot the system in order for them to be recognized.
6879304 | Windows Server 2008 R2 Generates System Event Log Warning Messages When Power Is Being Limited by ILOM Power Management
Issue: When power is being limited by the ILOM power management feature, the Windows Server 2008 R2 operating system will generate warning messages in the system event log informing the user that the processors are being restricted. Example event: `The Speed of Processor xx in group x is being limited by system firmware. The processor has been in this reduced performance state for xxxx seconds since last report`.
Affected Hardware, Operating Systems, and Software: All Sun servers with power management support Windows Server 2008 R2 Software Release 1.0.1
Workaround: None needed. These events are expected and are not indicative of a problem.

This table describes Windows issues and workarounds.

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Documentation Changes

### Specifications Corrections

The specifications in Chapter 1 of the installation guide are incorrect. This table shows the correct specifications with the server module mounted vertically in the chassis.

| English | Metric
--- | --- | ---
Height | 12.9 in | 327.2 mm
Width | 1.8 in | 44.5 mm
Depth | 20.1 in | 511.7 mm
Weight (Fully Configured) | 17.4 lb | 7.9 kg

This table shows corrections to the specifications information in the installation guide.

### Power Calculator

The Sun Netra 6000 power calculator is available at:

`http://www.oracle.com/us/products/servers-storage/sun-power-calculators/calc/netra-6000-power-calculator-519736.html`

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