Oracle SPARC T8-2 User Manual

Safety Information
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Follow all cautions and instructions marked on the equipment and described in the SPARC
T8-2 Safety and Compliance Guide.
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Ensure that the voltage and frequency of your power source match the voltage and
frequency inscribed on the equipment's electrical rating label.
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Follow the ESD safety practices as described in this section.
Safety Symbols
Note the meanings of the following symbols that might appear in this document:
Caution - There is a risk of personal injury or equipment damage. To avoid personal injury and
equipment damage, follow the instructions.
Caution - Hot surface. Avoid contact. Surfaces are hot and might cause personal injury if
touched.
Caution - Hazardous voltages are present. To reduce the risk of electric shock and danger to
personal health, follow the instructions.
ESD Measures
ESD sensitive devices, such as the cards, drives, and DIMMS, require special handling.
Caution - Circuit boards and drives contain electronic components that are extremely
sensitive to static electricity. Ordinary amounts of static electricity from clothing or the work
environment can destroy the components located on these boards. Do not touch the components
along their connector edges.
Caution - You must disconnect all power supplies before servicing any of the components that
are inside the chassis.
Antistatic Wrist Strap Use
Wear an antistatic wrist strap and use an antistatic mat when handling components such as drive
assemblies, circuit boards, or PCIe cards. When servicing or removing server components,
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Oracle SPARC T8-2 Specifications

General

Brand	Oracle
Model	SPARC T8-2
Category	Server
Language	English

Summary

Using This Documentation

Overview

Describes how to troubleshoot and maintain the server.

Audience

Specifies the intended readers of the manual.

Product Documentation Library

Provides links to additional resources.

Feedback

Instructions for providing feedback on the documentation.

Identifying Components

Front Panel Components (Service)

Details the layout and components of the server's front panel.

Rear Panel Components (Service)

Details the layout and components of the server's rear panel.

Internal Component Locations

Identifies the physical locations of internal server components.

Motherboard Component Locations

Shows the placement of components on the motherboard.

Server Block Diagram

Illustrates the server's internal connections and component layout.

Detecting and Managing Faults

Checking for Faults

Steps to identify components requiring service.

Log In to Oracle ILOM (Service)

Procedure to access the Oracle ILOM for diagnostics.

Identify Faulted Components

How to use `fmadm faulty` command to list faults.

Identify Disabled Components

How to use `show disabled` command to find disabled components.

Interpreting LEDs

Steps to determine if an LED indicates a component failure.

Performing Advanced Troubleshooting

Methods for diagnosing faults when initial methods fail.

Clear a Fault Manually

Procedure to manually clear persistent fault records.

Preparing for Service

Safety Information

Essential safety precautions for handling server equipment.

Tools Needed For Service

List of tools required for performing service operations.

Component Service Categories

Classification of components based on service type.

Find the Server Serial Number

Method to locate the server's chassis serial number.

Removing Power From the Server

Procedures for safely powering off and disconnecting the server.

Accessing Server Components

Steps to gain access to internal and external server components.

Servicing Drives

Drive LEDs

Explanation of drive status indicators.

Determine Which Drive Is Faulty

Steps to identify a faulty drive using LEDs.

Remove a Drive

Procedure for removing a drive from the server.

Install a Drive

Procedure for installing a drive into the server.

Verify a Drive

Steps to confirm a drive has been installed and is functioning correctly.

Servicing Fan Modules

Fan Module LEDs

Explanation of the status LEDs on fan modules.

Determine Which Fan Module Is Faulty

Steps to identify a faulty fan module.

Remove a Fan Module

Procedure for removing a fan module.

Install a Fan Module

Procedure for installing a fan module.

Servicing Power Supplies

Power Supply LEDs

Explanation of the LEDs indicating power supply status.

Determine Which Power Supply Is Faulty

Steps to identify a faulty power supply.

Remove a Power Supply

Procedure for removing a power supply.

Install a Power Supply

Procedure for installing a power supply.

Verify a Power Supply

Steps to confirm a power supply has been installed and is functioning.

Servicing Memory Risers and DIMMs

Memory Riser and DIMM Configuration

Rules for installing memory risers and DIMMs.

Identifying DIMMs

How to identify DIMMs using their labels.

Replace a Faulty DIMM

Procedure to replace a faulty DIMM module.

Remove a DIMM

Procedure for removing a DIMM.

Install a DIMM

Procedure for installing a DIMM.

Install a Memory Riser

Procedure for installing a memory riser.

Servicing the Battery

Replace the Battery

Procedure to replace the system battery.

Servicing the eUSB Drive

Remove the eUSB Drive

Procedure for removing the eUSB drive.

Install the eUSB Drive

Procedure for installing the eUSB drive.

Servicing PCIe Cards

PCIe Card Configuration

Guidelines for installing PCIe cards.

NVMe Card Configuration

Configuration details for NVMe switch cards.

I/O Root Complex Connections

Describes device paths and connections.

Remove a PCIe Card or Filler

Procedure for removing a PCIe card or filler.

Install a PCIe Card or Filler

Procedure for installing a PCIe card or filler.

Servicing the SPM

SPM Firmware and Configuration

Information on SPM and host firmware compatibility.

Remove the SPM

Procedure for removing the SPM module.

Install the SPM

Procedure for installing the SPM module.

Verify the SPM

Steps to verify the SPM installation.

Servicing the Fan Board

Remove the Fan Board

Procedure to remove the fan board.

Install the Fan Board

Procedure to install the fan board.

Verify the Fan Board

Steps to verify the fan board installation.

Servicing the Motherboard

Remove the Motherboard

Procedure to remove the motherboard.

Install the Motherboard

Procedure to install the motherboard.

Reactivate RAID Volumes

How to reactivate RAID volumes after replacement.

Verify the Motherboard

Steps to verify motherboard installation.

Servicing the Drive Backplane

Remove the Drive Backplane

Procedure to remove the drive backplane.

Install the Drive Backplane

Procedure to install the drive backplane.

Verify the Drive Backplane

Steps to verify drive backplane installation.

Servicing the PS Backplane

Remove the PS Backplane

Procedure to remove the PS backplane.

Install the PS Backplane

Procedure to install the PS backplane.

Verify the PS Backplane

Steps to verify PS backplane installation.

Returning the Server to Operation

Replace the Top Cover

Procedure to replace the server's top cover.

Return the Server to the Normal Operating Position

Steps to return the server to its rack position.

Attach Power Cords

Procedure to connect power cords.

Power On the Server (Oracle ILOM)

How to power on the server via Oracle ILOM.

Power On the Server (System Power Button)

How to power on the server using the front panel button.