Sun Fire V445 Server
 
Sun Fire T1000 Server
 
Sun SPARC Enterprise T1000 Server
 
Sun Fire V480 Server
 
Sun Fire V880 Server
 
Sun Fire V215 Server
 
Sun Fire V890 Server
 
Sun Fire V440 Server
 
Sun Fire 280R Server
 
Sun Fire V240 Server
 
Sun Fire V245 Server
 
Sun Fire V210 Server
 
Sun Fire V120 Server
 
Sun Fire V490 Server
 
Sun Fire T2000 Server
 
Sun SPARC Enterprise T2000 Server
 
Sun Fire V490 Server
 

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Applies to:

Purpose

Purpose/Scope:

This document will assist the user with troubleshooting power supply failures on V210/V240/V215/V245/V440/V445, T1000/T2000, V480/V490/V880/V890 servers

Troubleshooting Steps

Description
Overview

Symptoms:

• Power Supply failed
• Power Supply DOA
• No LEDs

Purpose/Scope:

This document will assist the user with determining power supply failure for Entry-level and Midrange Sun SPARC(R) Systems.

Steps to Follow
Troubleshooting steps:

Please validate that each troubleshooting step below is true for your environment. Each step will provide instructions or a link to the document for validating the step and taking corrective action as necessary. The steps are ordered in the most appropriate sequence to isolate the issue and identify the proper resolution. Please do not skip a step.

Step 1 - Check incoming power. The lack of incoming power will be manifested with an entry in the messages file. Confirm that the power cord(s) are connected securely atboth ends and that the incoming power source is known to be operational and within the required specifications.  (ref. specific system using online SSH, click on Hardware Specifications under the Information Areas for exact power requirements) If uncertain check for tripped circuit breaker, blown fuse, etc. Reseat power cord(s) at both ends. Verify suspect power supply is seated properly. Depending on the system, power  supplies are usually accessed from the back; however on some systems the power supplies are located in the front, behind a bezel or door assembly that swings open.

Gently push on the power supply to insure it is flush and properly seated in its location.

Check the LED status on the front of the system. If the wrench light is on as a solid amber, this is telling us the system has a general hardware fault. At this point check the LED's on the power supply itself. A solid amber on the power supply is indicating failure and it will need to be replaced.

Step 2 - Once the power supply has been replaced and is continuing to show as either failed, faulted or LED's are still solid amber, verify the replacement power supply is not DOA (Dead On Arrival). If possible, swap the power supply with a known good power supply from another system. If the suspect power supply fails in another slot, and PS in the swapped slot now shows as OK or LED is green, the replacement is DOA and will need to be replaced.

If a known good power supply is swapped into the slot of the original suspect power supply in question and fails then the issue is with the power distribution board and will need to be replaced.

NOTE: Oracle is not asking Customer to look for spare parts (power supply, etc). Spare parts will always be sourced from an Oracle location for entitled Customers.

Step 3 - At this point, if you have validated that each troubleshooting step above is true for your environment and the issue still exists, further troubleshooting is required. Gather explorer data from the system then contact Oracle for support.

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