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Sun Fire X2250 Server
Service Manual
Sun Microsystems, Inc.
www.sun.com
Part No. 820-4593-12, Rev. A
February 2010
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Copyright © 2010 Sun Microsystems, Inc., 4150 Network Circle, Santa Clara, California 95054, U.S.A. All rights reserved. Sun Microsystems, Inc. has intellectual property rights relating to technology embodied in the product that is described in this document. In particular, and without limitation, these intellectual property rights may include one or more of the U.S. patents listed at http://www.sun.com/patents and one or more additional patents or pending patent applications in the U.S. and in
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Contents Preface ix 1. Sun Fire X2250 Server Overview 1–1 1.1 Features 1–2 1.2 Operating System and Software 1–2 1.2.1 Preinstalled Software 1–3 1.2.2 Supported Operating Systems 1–3 1.2.3 Tools & Drivers CD Software 1–4 1.2.4 System Management 1–4 1.3 Hardware System Overview 1–4 1.3.1 Front and Rear Panels 1–4 1.3.2 Internal Components 1–6 1.4 Powering On and Powering Off the Server 1–7 1.4.1 Applying Standby Power for Initial Service Processor Configuration 1–7 1.4.2 Powering On Main Power Mo
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2.1 Troubleshooting Overview 2–2 2.2 Performing Visual Inspections 2–2 2.2.1 Performing an External Visual Inspection 2–3 2.2.2 Performing an Internal Visual Inspection 2–3 2.3 Troubleshooting Procedures 2–4 2.4 Getting Technical Assistance 2–7 3. Performing Diagnostics 3–1 3.1 Pc-Check Diagnostics Overview 3–2 3.1.1 Accessing the Pc-Check Diagnostics Software 3–2 3.2 System Information Menu Options 3–3 3.3 Advanced Diagnostics Tests Menu Options 3–4 3.3.1 Testing the Hard Disk 3–6 3.4 Immediate
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3.10 Exit to DOS 3–18 4. Maintaining the Sun Fire X2250 Server 4–1 4.1 Tools and Supplies Needed 4–1 4.2 Installation Precautions 4–2 4.2.1 ESD Precautions 4–2 4.2.2 Preinstallation Instructions 4–2 4.2.3 Postinstallation Instructions 4–3 4.3 Powering Off the Server and Removing the Cover 4–3 4.4 Locations of Server Components 4–5 4.5 Component Replacement Procedures 4–6 4.5.1 Replacing the I/O Board 4–7 4.5.1.1 Removing the I/O Board 4–7 4.5.1.2 Installing the I/O Board 4–8 4.5.2 Replacing the
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4.5.7 Replacing the Power Supply 4–22 4.5.7.1 Removing the Power Supply 4–22 4.5.7.2 Installing the Power Supply 4–23 4.5.8 Replacing the Single Fan Module 4–25 4.5.8.1 Removing the Fan Module 4–25 4.5.8.2 Installing the Fan Module 4–26 4.5.9 Replacing the Dual Blower Module 4–26 4.5.9.1 Removing the Dual Blower Module 4–26 4.5.9.2 Installing the Dual Blower Module 4–27 4.5.10 Replacing Memory Modules 4–28 4.5.10.1 DIMM Population Rules 4–28 4.5.10.2 Removing a DIMM 4–29 4.5.10.3 Installing a DI
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A.4 Serial Connector Pin Assignments A–4 B. Using the Tools & Drivers CD B–1 B.1 Tools & Drivers CD Contents B–1 B.2 Updating BIOS B–2 B.2.1 Updating Sun Fire X2250 BIOS Using the DVD Drive B–2 B.2.2 Updating Sun Fire X2250 BIOS From a Remote Client B–3 B.3 Updating SP Firmware B–4 B.3.1 ILOM CLI B–4 B.3.1.1 Updating ILOM SP Firmware Using the CLI B–4 B.3.2 ILOM Web Interface B–5 B.3.2.1 Updating SP Firmware B–5 B.4 Booting the Tools & Drivers CD From a PXE Server B–7 B.4.1 Setting up the Tools
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Index Index–1 viii Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual • February 2010
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Preface The Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual provides a detailed description of the hardware and software applications that support the Sun Fire™ X2250 server. This book is intended for system administrators, network administrators, and service technicians who have an understanding of server hardware and software. How This Book Is Organized Chapter 1 provides an overview of the Sun Fire X2250 Server. Chapter 2 contains information about troubleshooting the server. Chapter 3 provides informat
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Typographic Conventions * Typeface Meaning Examples AaBbCc123 The names of commands, files, Edit your.login file. and directories; onscreen Use ls -a to list all files. computer output % You have mail. AaBbCc123 What you type, when contrasted % su with onscreen computer output Password: AaBbCc123 Book titles, new words or terms, Read Chapter 6 in the User’s Guide. words to be emphasized. These are called class options. Replace command-line variables You must be superuser to do this. with real na
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Support and Training Sun Function URL Support http://www.sun.com/support/ Training http://www.sun.com/training/ Product Updates For product updates that you can download for the Sun Fire X2250 server, please visit the following web site: http://www.sun.com/download/ Find the Hardware Drivers section and click x64 Servers & Workstations. The Sun Fire X2250 server site contains updates for firmware and drivers, as well as CD-ROM .iso images. Third-Party Web Sites Sun is not responsible for the ava
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Warranty For specific details regarding your warranty, visit: http://www.sun.com/service/support/warranty/index.html 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/ Please include the title and part number of your document with your feedback. The part number of this Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual is 820-4593-11. xii Sun Fire X2250 Server Serv
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CHAPTER 1 Sun Fire X2250 Server Overview This chapter provides an overview of the Sun Fire X2250 server, as well as power-on and power-off procedures and information about installing components. The following sections are included in this chapter: ■ Section 1.1, “Features” on page 1-2 ■ Section 1.2, “Operating System and Software” on page 1-2 ■ Section 1.3, “Hardware System Overview” on page 1-4 ■ Section 1.4, “Powering On and Powering Off the Server” on page 1-7 ■ Section 1.5, “Customer-Orderab
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1.1 Features TABLE 1-1 lists the system’s key components. TABLE 1-1 Sun Fire X2250 Server Features Component Description CPUs • Two dual-core Intel® Xeon series 5200 processors or two quad-core Intel Xeon series 5400 processors • Processor frequencies: 2 GHz and faster • Up to 12 MB level 2 cache Memory • Eight DIMM slots • Each DIMM socket can support a 2 GB or 4 GB (667 MHz) fully-buffered DIMM module, or 2 GB or 4 GB (800 MHz) fully-buffered DIMM module • Up to 32 GB total memory supported Me
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1.2.1 Preinstalled Software If you ordered a hard drive with your Sun Fire X2250 server, the hard drive might have the Solaris™ 10 Operating System preinstalled. Note – The preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System is a customer-orderable option. For information on configuring a preinstalled operating system for the Sun Fire X2250 server, refer to the Sun Fire X2250 Server Installation Guide (820-4591). For further information on the Solaris 10 OS, see the Solaris 10 OS documentation at: http://d
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1.2.3 Tools & Drivers CD Software The Sun Fire X2250 server Tools & Drivers CD, which is available separately with the optional Sun Fire X2250 media and documentation kit, contains drivers for operating system installation, Intel NIC and Intel RAID/AHCI drivers, BIOS/BMC flash utilities, diagnostics software, and Windows Remote Installation Service (RIS) files. For more information on using the Tools & Drivers CD software, see Appendix B. 1.2.4 System Management An IPMI 2.0-compatible service pr
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TABLE 1-2 Front Panel Label Button/LED/Port Label Button/LED/Port 1 Locate LED/Switch 6 System serial label 2 Fault LED 7 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 3 Power/OK LED 8 Optional DVD drive 4 Power button 9 Optional SATA hard disk drive 1 5 Optional SATA hard disk drive 0 FIGURE 1-2 shows the back panel of the Sun Fire X2250 server. FIGURE 1-2 Back Panel 1 2 34 5 10 6 7 8 9 TABLE 1-3 Back Panel Label Connector/Slot Label Connector/Slot 1 AC Power connector 6 Gigabit Ethernet ports (LAN-0 top, LAN-1 botto
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FIGURE 1-3 Sun Fire X2250 Server System Components 2 3 4 1 5 16 6 15 14 7 13 8 12 9 11 10 TABLE 1-4 Sun Fire X2250 Server Internal Components Label Component Label Component 1 PCI Express riser and card 9 Optional SATA hard drive 1 2 CPU 1 10 Dual blower module 3 DIMM slots (4) 11 Optional DVD drive 4 CPU 0 12 Optional SATA hard drive 0 5 DIMM slots (4) 13 I/O board 6 Power supply 14 HDD 0 backplane 7 Air duct 15 Single fan module 8 HDD 1 backplane 16 System battery (located under the PCI Expres
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1.4 Powering On and Powering Off the Server You only need to apply standby power to the server at this point so that you can perform initial configuration of the service processor. Procedures for powering on to main power mode and for shutting down from main power mode are also included in this section, for your reference. 1.4.1 Applying Standby Power for Initial Service Processor Configuration Use this procedure to apply standby power to the service processor (SP) before initial configuration.
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1.4.2 Powering On Main Power Mode To power on main power for all server components: 1. Verify that the power cord has been connected and that standby power is on. In standby power mode, the Power/OK LED on the front panel flashes. See FIGURE 1-1. 2. Use a non-metallic stylus to press and release the recessed Power button on the server front panel. When main power is applied to the full server, the Power/OK LED next to the Power button lights and remains lit. 1.4.3 Shutting Down Main Power Mode T
