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| Update Date: | 2016-01-20 |
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Solution
1310623.1
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How to Remove and Replace a Starcat Memory Board on the SC CPU Board:ATR:1538:2
| Related Items |
- Sun Fire E25K Server
- Sun Fire 12K Server
- Sun Fire 15K Server
- Sun Fire E20K Server
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| Related Categories |
- PLA-Support>Sun Systems>Sun_Other>Sun Collections>SN-OTH: SPARC-CAP VCAP
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Reason: FRU CAP
Applies to:
Sun Fire E25K Server - Version Not Applicable and later
Sun Fire E20K Server - Version Not Applicable and later
Sun Fire 12K Server - Version Not Applicable and later
Sun Fire 15K Server - Version Not Applicable and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.
Goal
How to Remove and Replace a Starcat Memory Board on the SC CPU Board
Fix
CAP PROBLEM OVERVIEW: System controller memory module needs replacement.
DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS:
WHAT SKILLS DOES THE ENGINEER NEED:
Starcat Training, Familiarity with SMS command set.
TIME ESTIMATE: 30 minutes
FIELD ENGINEER INSTRUCTIONS
WHAT STATE SHOULD THE SYSTEM BE IN TO BE READY TO PERFORM THE RESOLUTION ACTIVITY? :
Customer should fail-over to the OTHER SC and disable SMS failover
Preparation:
Note: Before shutting down and powering off a SC make sure that clock from the other SC to all components is in a good state. To check this run "showboards -c" command for SMS 1.4 and later. ( See *Document ID: 1006413.1 Check clock status before replacement of System controller for more information )
As user sms-svc (or another user with platform privileges), verify:
- that the other SC is MAIN (showfailover -r)
- that the other SC is the current clock source (showboards -c)
- that failover is disabled (showfailover)
- shut down target SC ("init 0"), then power it off from the main SC using "poweroff scX"
Physical Replacement:
- Remove the SC CPU board and place on antistatic mat
- Remove memory board from SC CPU board. Note that these are NOT dimms, and pay special attention to the plastic retention clips holding the modules in place.
- Replace the affected memory board.
- Re-Insert the SC CPU board into the frame.
Poweron spare SC:
- "poweron scX"
- Observe boot sequence, ensure extended POST runs (OBP variable diag-switch?=true) and that no errors appear
- Wait for SMS to start, then enable failover "setfailover on"
OBTAIN CUSTOMER ACCEPTANCE: N/A
WHAT ACTION DOES THE CUSTOMER NEED TO TAKE TO RETURN THE SYSTEM TO AN OPERATIONAL STATE: N/A
PARTS NOTE:
REFERENCE INFORMATION:
Service Manual: http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E19065-01/servers.e25k/index.html
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