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Sun Microsystems Sun Fire X2100 - User Manual

Sun Microsystems Sun Fire X2100
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Sun Fire™ X2100 Server
User Guide
Part No. 819-3721-13
April 2007, Revision A

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Summary

Preface

Chapter 1: Introduction to the Sun Fire X2100 Server

1.1 Features

Details the key hardware and software components of the Sun Fire X2100 Server.

1.2 Operating System and Software

Covers the supported operating systems and supplemental software included with the server.

1.3 Hardware System Overview

Describes the physical layout and components of the server's front, rear, and internal structure.

1.4 Powering the Server On and Off

Explains the procedures for safely powering the server on, powering it off, and handling power interruptions.

1.5 Customer-Orderable Components

Lists components that can be ordered as additional parts or replacements for the server.

Chapter 2: Troubleshooting

2.1 Troubleshooting Overview

Outlines initial questions to ask and general approaches for troubleshooting server problems.

2.2 Visual Inspection

Describes how to perform external and internal visual checks for hardware problems.

2.3 Troubleshooting Procedures

Provides step-by-step solutions for common server problems and error conditions.

2.4 Technical Assistance

Lists contact information and resources for obtaining further technical support from Sun Microsystems.

Chapter 3: Diagnostics

3.1 PC-Check Diagnostics Overview

Introduces the Pc-Check utility and its capabilities for testing server hardware.

3.2 System Information Menu

Details the options available in the System Information menu for viewing hardware details.

3.3 Advanced Diagnostics Tests

Describes specific hardware tests for components like processor, memory, disks, and more.

3.4 Immediate Burn-in Testing

Explains how to run burn-in test scripts for comprehensive hardware testing.

3.5 Deferred Burn-in Testing

Covers creating and saving custom burn-in test scripts for later execution.

3.6 Create Diagnostic Partition

Guides on creating a diagnostic partition on the hard disk for running tests.

3.7 Show Results Summary

Explains how to view a summary of test results, including pass/fail status.

3.8 Print Results Report

Describes how to print the results of diagnostic tests.

Chapter 4: Maintaining the Sun Fire X2100 Server

4.1 Tools and Supplies Needed

Lists the necessary tools and supplies for performing server maintenance procedures.

4.2 Installation Precautions

Outlines important ESD precautions and pre/post-installation steps for component replacement.

4.3 Powering Off the Server and Removing the Cover

Details the procedure for safely powering down the server and accessing its internal components.

4.4 Locations of Server Components

Identifies the physical locations of key internal server components.

4.5 Customer-Replaceable-Unit Replacement Procedures

Step-by-step instructions for replacing various customer-replaceable units (CRUs) like I/O board, memory, etc.

Appendix A: System Specifications

A.1 Physical Specifications

Lists the physical dimensions and weight of the server in both British and metric units.

A.2 Power Specifications

Provides details on the server's voltage range, frequency, and current requirements.

A.3 Environmental Specifications

Outlines the operating and non-operating environmental conditions for the server, including humidity and temperature.

Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes

Appendix C: Using the Optional Service Processor

C.1 Service Processor Overview

Introduces the SMDC and its role as an optional service processor for system monitoring.

C.2 Util. exe Utility

Details the use of the util.exe utility for initial configuration of the SMDC.

C.3 Setting up the SMDC for IPMItool v1.8.5

Provides procedures for setting up the SMDC for console redirection using IPMItool.

Appendix D: Booting the Supplemental CD from a PXE Server

D.1 Setting up the Supplemental CD Image on the PXE Server

Instructions for configuring a PXE server to serve the Supplemental CD image for bootable diagnostics.

D.2 Accessing the Supplemental CD From the Target Sun Fire X2100 Server

Explains how to boot from the PXE server to access the Supplemental CD on the target server.

D.3 Flashing System BIOS from a PXE Server

Details the process of flashing the system BIOS remotely using a PXE server and script.

Sun Microsystems Sun Fire X2100 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ManufacturerSun Microsystems
ModelSun Fire X2100
Form Factor1U Rackmount
ProcessorAMD Opteron 1000 Series
Maximum Processors1
Memory Slots8
Operating System SupportSolaris, Linux, Windows
RAIDOptional RAID support
Network2 x Gigabit Ethernet
Power Supply400W

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