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iii 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 Softwar e 1–3 1.2.2 Supported Operating Systems 1–3 1.2.3 T ools & Drivers CD Software 1–4 1.2.4 System Management 1–4 1.
iv Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual • February 2010 2.1 T roubleshooting Overview 2–2 2.2 Performing V isual Inspections 2–2 2.2.1 Performing an External V isual Inspection 2–3 2.2.2 Performing an Internal V isual Inspection 2–3 2.3 T roubleshooting Pr ocedures 2–4 2.
Contents v 3.10 Exit to DOS 3–18 4. Maintaining the Sun Fire X2250 Server 4–1 4.1 T ools and Supplies Needed 4–1 4.2 Installation Precautions 4–2 4.2.1 ESD Precautions 4–2 4.2.2 Preinstallation Instr uctions 4–2 4.2.3 Postinstallation Instructions 4–3 4.
vi Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual • February 2010 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.
Contents vii A.4 Serial Connector Pin Assignments A–4 B. Using the T ools & Drivers CD B–1 B.1 T ools & 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 Fr om a Remote Client B–3 B.
viii Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual • February 2010 Index Index–1.
ix Pr eface The Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual pr ovides a detailed description of the hardwar e 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 softwar e.
x Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual • April 2009 T ypographic Conventions Related Documentation T o view a list of documents that are available for the Sun Fire X2250 Server , see the Sun Fire X2250 Server Getting Started Guide (820-4590-10) sheet that is packed with your server and also posted at the product's documentation site.
Preface xi Support and T raining Pr oduct Updates For product updates that you can download for the Sun Fir e X2250 server , please visit the following web site: http://www.sun.com/download/ Find the Hardwar e Drivers section and click x64 Servers & W orkstations.
xii Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual • April 2009 W arranty For specific details r egarding your warranty , visit: http://www.sun.com/service/support/warranty/index.html Sun W elcomes Y our Comments Sun is interested in impr oving its documentation and welcomes your comments and suggestions.
1-1 CHAPTER 1 Sun Fir e X2250 Server Overview This chapter provides an overview of the Sun Fir e X2250 server , as well as power -on and power-of f procedures and information about installing components. The following sections are included in this chapter: ■ Section 1.
1-2 Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual • April 2009 1.1 Featur es T ABLE 1- 1 lists the system’s key components. 1.2 Operating System and Softwar e This section describes the operating system and additional software that is supported for the Sun Fire X2250 server .
Chapter 1 Sun Fire X2250 Server Overview 1-3 1.2.1 Preinstalled Softwar e If you order ed 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-or derable option.
1-4 Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual • April 2009 1.2.3 T ools & Drivers CD Softwar e The Sun Fire X2250 server T ools & Drivers CD, which is available separately with the optional Sun F.
Chapter 1 Sun Fire X2250 Server Overview 1-5 FIGURE 1-2 shows the back panel of the Sun Fire X2250 server . FIGURE 1-2 Back Panel 1.3.2 Internal Components FIGURE 1-3 shows the locations of the components inside the Sun Fire X2250 server .
1-6 Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual • April 2009 FIGURE 1-3 Sun Fire X2250 Server System Components T ABLE 1-4 Sun Fire X2250 Server Internal Components Label Component Label Component 1 PCI Ex.
Chapter 1 Sun Fire X2250 Server Overview 1-7 1.4 Powering On and Powering Of f the Server Y ou only need to apply standby power to the server at this point so that you can perform initial configuration of the service pr ocessor .
1-8 Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual • April 2009 1.4.2 Powering On Main Power Mode T o power on main power for all server components: 1. V erify 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.
Chapter 1 Sun Fire X2250 Server Overview 1-9 1.4.4 Clearing the CMOS Y ou can use this procedure to clear the server's CMOS settings in the case of a system hang. For example, if the server hangs because of incorrect settings and will not boot, use this procedur e to invalidate the settings and reboot with the default settings.
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2-1 CHAPTER 2 T r oubleshooting This chapter contains information on troubleshooting procedur es and technical support contacts. The following sections are included in this chapter: ■ Section 2.1, “T roubleshooting Overview” on page 2-2 ■ Section 2.
2-2 Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual • April 2009 2.1 T r oubleshooting Overview Before tr oubleshooting your specific server problem, answer the following questions: ■ What events occurred pr.
Chapter 2 T roubleshooting 2-3 2.2.1 Performing an External V isual Inspection 1. T urn off the system and any attached peripherals (if applicable). 2. V erify that all power cables are properly connected to the system, the monitor , and the peripherals, and check their power sources.
2-4 Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual • April 2009 2.3 T r oubleshooting Procedur es T ABLE 2-1 lists problems that might arise as you use your server . Possible solutions are listed for each pr oblem. If the solutions listed here do not fix the pr oblem, run the appropriate diagnostic test (see Chapter 3 ).
Chapter 2 T roubleshooting 2-5 System cannot read the hard disk information. Do the following: 1. T urn off the server by pr essing the Power button. 2. Remove the top cover . 3. V erify that the power and data cables are connected to the disk drive and that the pins in the cable and connector are not bent.
2-6 Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual • April 2009 No video is displayed on the monitor screen. Check the following: • Is the monitor cable connected to the video connector? • Does the monito.
Chapter 2 T roubleshooting 2-7 2.4 Getting T echnical Assistance If the troubleshooting pr ocedures in this chapter fail to solve your pr oblem, see T ABLE 2-2 , which lists the Sun web sites and telephone numbers for additional technical support.
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3-1 CHAPTER 3 Performing Diagnostics This chapter assists you with using the Diagnostics application on the Sun Fire X2250 Server T ools & Drivers CD. The T ools & Drivers CD is available separately with the optional Sun Fire X2250 media and documentation kit.
3-2 Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual • April 2009 3.1 Pc-Check Diagnostics Overview Sun Fire X2250 server diagnostics are contained in the DOS-based Pc-Check utility . This program can be accessed and executed only from the Sun Fir e X2250 Server T ools & Drivers CD.
Chapter 3 P erforming Diagnostics 3-3 T o run a specific hardwar e component test, select Advanced Diagnostics T est .T or u n one of the test scripts supplied by Sun, select Immediate Burn-in T esting .
3-4 Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual • April 2009 3.3 Advanced Diagnostics T ests Menu Options T ABLE 3-2 gives the name and a brief description of each option in the Advanced Diagnostics T ests menu. APM Information T ests the Advanced Power Management (APM) capabilities of the system.
Chapter 3 P erforming Diagnostics 3-5 Diskettes Not applicable for the Sun Fire X2250 server . Hard Disks Details information about the hard disk, and includes a Hard Disk T ests menu to test hard disks on the system.
3-6 Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual • April 2009 3.3.1 T esting the Har d Disk 1. From the main menu, choose Advanced Diagnostics T ests. 2. From the Advanced Diagnostics menu, choose Hard Disks. 3. From the Select Drive menu, choose the hard disk you are testing.
Chapter 3 P erforming Diagnostics 3-7 ■ Device T est Settings Enables you to select the test time durations of the devices and the test level. ■ Number of Retries Enables you to select the number of times to retry testing a device before terminating the test.
3-8 Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual • April 2009 When you select the Immediate Burn-in T esting menu option, the Continuous Burn-in T esting window is displayed. The screen includes the list of options shown in T ABLE 3-3 for running the tests.
Chapter 3 P erforming Diagnostics 3-9 1. From the main menu, choose Immediate Burn-in T esting. The top portion of the window lists the options described in T ABLE 3-3 , and the bottom portion of the window lists the Burn-in menu options. 2. Complete one of the following options: ■ Load Burn-in Script Enter one of the following: ■ quick.
3-10 Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual • April 2009 2. Complete one of the following options: ■ Load Burn-in Script Enter one of the following: ■ quick.tst , noinput.tst ,o r full.tst ■ If you have created and saved your own script, enter d: testname .
Chapter 3 P erforming Diagnostics 3-11 ■ Section 3.6.3, “Creating a Log File on the Diagnostic Partition” on page 3-12 ■ Section 3.6.4, “Accessing the Diagnostic Partition on a Red Hat Linux System” on page 3-13 ■ Section 3.6.5, “Accessing the Diagnostic Partition on the Solaris 10 Operating System” on page 3-15 ■ Section 3.
3-12 Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual • April 2009 9. T ype Y to erase the data and the partition. 10. Repeat Step 6 through Step 9 until all partitions have been deleted. 1 1. Press the Esc key to exit, and press any key to reboot the server . 3.
Chapter 3 P erforming Diagnostics 3-13 The following procedur e shows an example of how to create and access a log f ile on the diagnostic partition for the noinput.tst script. 1. Insert the T ools & Drivers CD into the DVD tray . 2. Reboot the server .
3-14 Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual • April 2009 4. Determine if your diagnostic partition has been conf igured to be mounted by typing the following command: ■ If this command fails to list the log files cr eated by the hardwar e diagnostics software, then the operating system has never been conf igured to mount the diagnostic partition.
Chapter 3 P erforming Diagnostics 3-15 3.6.5 Accessing the Diagnostic Partition on the Solaris 10 Operating System T o access the diagnostic partition on the Solaris 10 Operating System: 1. Remove the T ools & Drivers CD from the DVD tray . 2. Reboot the machine and start the Solaris 10 Operating System.
3-16 Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual • April 2009 3.6.6 Accessing the Diagnostic Partition on the W indows Server 2003 Operating System The W indows 2003 Server operating system does not allow you to mount a diagnostic partition.
Chapter 3 P erforming Diagnostics 3-17 ■ Motherboard This section shows the following tests conducted against the motherboard: DMA Controller T ests, System T imer T ests, Interrupt T est, Keyboard Controller T ests, PCI Bus T ests, and CMOS RAM/Clock T ests.
3-18 Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual • April 2009 3.8 Print Results Report The Print Results Report option enables you to print system diagnostic results. Ensure that your server is connected to a printer , and then enter the requir ed information to print the results.
4-1 CHAPTER 4 Maintaining the Sun Fir e X2250 Server This chapter describes how to add, replace, and configur e components in the Sun Fire X2250 server after it has been set up. This chapter contains the following sections: ■ Section 4.1, “T ools and Supplies Needed” on page 4-1 ■ Section 4.
4-2 Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual • April 2009 ■ Alcohol pads (for CPU replacement by service personnel only) ■ 5 mm nut driver (for motherboard replacement by service personnel only) 4.2 Installation Pr ecautions Before r emoving the system’s top cover , read the following sections.
Chapter 4 Maintaining the Sun Fire X2250 Server 4-3 2. Remove the server cover . See Section 4.3, “Powering Off the Server and Removing the Cover” on page 4-3 for the appropriate pr ocedure for r emoving the cover from the server . 4.2.3 Postinstallation Instructions Perform the following steps after installing a server component.
4-4 Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual • April 2009 4. Label and disconnect all peripheral cables and all telecommunication lines connected to I/O connectors or ports on the back panel of the system. Caution – The system’s printed circuit boar ds and hard disk drives contain components that are extremely sensitive to static electricity .
Chapter 4 Maintaining the Sun Fire X2250 Server 4-5 4.4 Locations of Server Components FIGURE 4-2 Sun Fire X2250 Server System Components T ABLE 4-1 Sun Fire X2250 Server Internal Components Label Com.
4-6 Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual • April 2009 4.5 Component Replacement Pr ocedures The following components are customer-replaceable units (CRUs): ■ I/O board (see Section 4.5.1, “Replacing the I/O Board” on page 4-7 ) ■ PCIe cards and risers (see Section 4.
Chapter 4 Maintaining the Sun Fire X2250 Server 4-7 4.5.1 Replacing the I/O Board The following procedur es describe how to remove and r eplace an I/O board. 4.5.1.1 Removing the I/O Board T o remove the I/O board: 1. Power off the server , including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the server from the electrical outlet.
4-8 Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual • April 2009 4.5.1.2 Installing the I/O Board T o install the I/O board: 1. Position the I/O board on top of the HDD cage so the openings on the board line up with the guides on top of the HDD cage. FIGURE 4-4 Installing the I/O Board 2.
Chapter 4 Maintaining the Sun Fire X2250 Server 4-9 4.5.2 Replacing the PCIe Card and Riser Assembly Note – Many of the illustrations in this section show multiple PCIe slots on the motherboard. The Sun Fir e X2250 server motherboard will only have a single PCIe slot.
4-10 Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual • April 2009 Note – The examples shown in these procedur es use the x8 card, but the installation and r emoval instructions ar e the same for the x16 card. The x16 riser assembly has one PCIe car d connector , rather than two.
Chapter 4 Maintaining the Sun Fire X2250 Server 4-11 FIGURE 4-7 Removing a PCIe Card 4.5.2.2 Installing the PCIe Card and Riser Car d Assembly T o install the PCIe card and riser card assembly: 1. If necessary , remove the riser card f iller panel. See FIGURE 4-8 .
4-12 Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual • April 2009 FIGURE 4-9 Installing the PCIe Card 3. Reinstall the riser assembly into the connector on the motherboard.
Chapter 4 Maintaining the Sun Fire X2250 Server 4-13 4. Check the routing of all cables for obstructions, and then reinstall the cover as described in Section 4.
4-14 Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual • April 2009 3. Grasp the carrier bezel with both hands and carefully pull the carrier out of the drive bay . Note – A void using the arm to remove the carrier . 4. Reinsert the HDD and carrier into the server as described in Section 4.
Chapter 4 Maintaining the Sun Fire X2250 Server 4-15 4.5.4 Replacing an HDD Backplane Assembly The following procedur e describes how to replace the har d disk drive (HDD) backplane assembly for HDD 0 and HDD 1. 4.5.4.1 Removing an HDD Backplane T o remove the HDD backplane: 1.
4-16 Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual • April 2009 FIGURE 4-13 Removing the HDD Backplane Assembly 4.5.4.2 Replacing an HDD Backplane T o install the HDD backplane assembly: 1. Fasten the screws to secure the HDD backplane to the backplane bracket.
Chapter 4 Maintaining the Sun Fire X2250 Server 4-17 FIGURE 4-14 Replacing the HDD Backplane Assembly 5. Reinsert the HDD as described in Section 4.5.3.2, “Installing an HDD and Carrier” on page 4-14 . 6. Check the routing of all cables for obstructions, and then reinstall the cover as described in Section 4.
4-18 Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual • April 2009 4.5.5 Removing and Installing the ODD Drive Assembly The following procedur e describes how to replace the optical disk drive (ODD) assembly . If you are not replacing a DVD drive, go to Section 4.
Chapter 4 Maintaining the Sun Fire X2250 Server 4-19 4. Pull the ODD drive out the front of the chassis. Caution – Move the assembly by grasping it by its sides. Do not push on the DVD-ROM tray . 4.5.5.2 Installing the ODD Drive Assembly T o install the ODD (DVD or CD) drive assembly: 1.
4-20 Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual • April 2009 FIGURE 4-17 Installing the ODD Assembly 4. Reinstall the ODD drive cable. 5. Check the routing of all cables for obstructions, and then reinstall the cover . 4.5.6 Replacing the Air Duct The following procedur es describe how to replace the system air duct.
Chapter 4 Maintaining the Sun Fire X2250 Server 4-21 FIGURE 4-18 Removing the Air Duct 4.5.6.2 Installing the Air Duct T o install the air duct: 1. Position the air duct into the chassis as shown in FIGURE 4-19 , aligning the baff le with the screw hole and opening in chassis divider .
4-22 Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual • April 2009 FIGURE 4-19 Installing the Air Duct 4.5.7 Replacing the Power Supply The following procedur es describe how to replace the power supply . 4.5.7.1 Removing the Power Supply T o remove the power supply: 1.
Chapter 4 Maintaining the Sun Fire X2250 Server 4-23 FIGURE 4-20 Removing the Power Supply 6. Lift the power supply out of the chassis. 4.5.7.2 Installing the Power Supply T o install the power supply: 1. Position the power supply over the chassis power-supply cage.
4-24 Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual • April 2009 FIGURE 4-21 Installing the Power Supply 4. Connect three of the power supply cables to the motherboard. See FIGURE 4-38 . 5. Reinstall the cable clips to the power supply cables. This ensures that the power supply cables will not obstruct the CPU airstr eam.
Chapter 4 Maintaining the Sun Fire X2250 Server 4-25 7. Replace the air duct. See Section 4.5.6.2, “Installing the Air Duct” on page 4-21 . 8. Check the routing of all cables for obstructions, and then reinstall the cover . 4.5.8 Replacing the Single Fan Module The following procedur es describe how to replace the single system fan module.
4-26 Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual • April 2009 4.5.8.2 Installing the Fan Module T o install the system fan module: 1. Position the fan so that the arrow on top of the fan casing is facing the middle chassis divider . 2. Place the fan module in the chassis so that it f its over the small guideposts.
Chapter 4 Maintaining the Sun Fire X2250 Server 4-27 1. Power off the system and remove the cover as described in Section 4.3, “Powering Off the Server and Removing the Cover” on page 4-3 . 2. Remove the air duct as described in Section 4.5.6.1, “Removing the Air Duct” on page 4-20 .
4-28 Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual • April 2009 FIGURE 4-25 Installing the Dual Blower Module 2. Gently push the blower module down, until you hear the side tabs click into place. 3. Connect the blower connector to the appropriate connector on the motherboard.
Chapter 4 Maintaining the Sun Fire X2250 Server 4-29 ■ DIMM pairs must be populated in the following DIMM slot order: A0 & B0, C0 & D0, A1 & B1, C1 & D1. ■ Blue DIMM sockets are always populated first. Lar gest modules are always populated first befor e smaller module sizes.
4-30 Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual • April 2009 FIGURE 4-27 Bank 1 DIMM Slot Locations 3. Remove a DIMM by pressing down on the ejector levers at both ends of the memory module’ s socket (see FIGURE 4-28 ). 4. Pull the DIMM up and out of the socket.
Chapter 4 Maintaining the Sun Fire X2250 Server 4-31 FIGURE 4-28 Removing a DIMM 4.5.10.3 Installing a DIMM T o install a DIMM: 1. Refer to Section 4.5.10.1, “DIMM Population Rules” on page 4-28 before installing DIMMs. 2. Ensure that the DIMM socket ejector levers are open (rotated outward) to allow the new module to be inserted.
4-32 Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual • April 2009 FIGURE 4-29 Installing a DIMM 4. Using both thumbs, press the DIMM straight down into the DIMM slot until both ejector levers click, locking the DIMM in the DIMM slot. ■ The DIMMs must be inserted evenly , straight down along the DIMM slot until locked into place.
Chapter 4 Maintaining the Sun Fire X2250 Server 4-33 4.5.1 1 Replacing the System Battery The system battery is a common CR2032 calculator battery . Y ou might need to replace the system battery if you know it is weak or if after any period of AC power loss, the BIOS loses its CMOS settings, or if the time-of-day clock loses time.
4-34 Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual • April 2009 FIGURE 4-30 Removing the System Battery Caution – Do not dispose of the battery with regular waste. Discar d used batteries according to the manufactur er ’s instructions or contact your local waste-disposal agency for the location of the nearest battery deposit site.
Chapter 4 Maintaining the Sun Fire X2250 Server 4-35 4.5.1 1.2 Installing the System Battery T o install the system battery: 1. Insert the new system battery into the battery holder with the side labeled “+” facing upward. FIGURE 4-31 Installing the System Battery Note – Replace the battery only with the identical model.
4-36 Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual • April 2009 4.5.12 Replacing a CPU and Heatsink The following procedur e describes how to replace a CPU. The Sun Fire X2250 server supports both single-CPU and dual-CPU configurations. Note – Replacement of a CPU and heatsink should only be done by trained service personnel.
Chapter 4 Maintaining the Sun Fire X2250 Server 4-37 FIGURE 4-32 Removing a Heatsink Caution – The heatsink can become extremely hot. Be sure it has had suf ficient time to cool before handling. 3. T wist the heatsink slightly to the right or left to break the seal with the thermal grease.
4-38 Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual • April 2009 FIGURE 4-33 Removing the CPU 8. Lift the CPU out of the socket, leaving the release lever in the open position. Note – Ensure that no thermal gr ease that might be left from the heatsink comes into contact with the CPU socket or underside of the CPU chip.
Chapter 4 Maintaining the Sun Fire X2250 Server 4-39 3. Align the small triangle, on the upper left corner of the CPU, with the triangle on the corner of the socket. FIGURE 4-34 Installing the CPU 4. Insert the CPU into the socket. Caution – If the CPU is correctly aligned, you should be able to easily insert the CPU into the socket.
4-40 Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual • April 2009 7. Use the entire syringe contents to apply thermal grease in a circular pattern to the top of the CPU.
Chapter 4 Maintaining the Sun Fire X2250 Server 4-41 FIGURE 4-35 Installing the Heatsink 13. Reinstall the cover . 4.5.13 Installing a New CPU Note – Replacement of a CPU and heatsink should only be done by trained service personnel.
4-42 Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual • April 2009 3. Ensure that the socket release lever is in the fully open, perpendicular position and the CPU cover is open (see FIGURE 4-34 ). 4. Align the small triangle, on the top left corner of the CPU, with the triangle on the corner of the socket.
Chapter 4 Maintaining the Sun Fire X2250 Server 4-43 7. Rotate the socket release lever down until it snaps into place, securing the CPU in the socket.
4-44 Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual • April 2009 4.5.14 Replacing Cables FIGURE 4-38 shows the routing of the cables and motherboard connector locations. FIGURE 4-38 Cable Routing and Motherboard Cable Connections T ABLE 4-2 describes the cables that are included with the associated component replacement kits.
Chapter 4 Maintaining the Sun Fire X2250 Server 4-45 T ABLE 4-3 describes the motherboard cable connections. 4.5.15 Motherboar d The following procedur es describe how to remove and install the Sun Fire X2250 server system motherboard. Note – The motherboard is not a CRU and should be r eplaced only by trained field service technicians.
4-46 Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual • April 2009 6. Using a 5-mm nut driver , remove the screws attaching the serial connector to the chassis. FIGURE 4-39 Removing the Motherboard 7. Pull the motherboard away from the chassis. 8. Remove the CPU and memory modules.
Chapter 4 Maintaining the Sun Fire X2250 Server 4-47 1. Center the motherboard on the chassis so that the screw holes in the motherboard align with the screw holes on the chassis. 2. Secure the seven Phillips screws that fasten the motherboard to the chassis.
4-48 Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual • April 2009 6. Reconnect all internal system cables. See Section 4.5.14, “Replacing Cables” on page 4-45 .
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A-1 APPENDIX A System Specif ications This Appendix contains the following specifications for the Sun Fir e X2250 server . ■ Section A.1, “Physical Specifications” on page A-1 ■ Section A.2, “Power Specifications” on page A-2 ■ Section A.
A-2 Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual • April 2009 A.2 Power Specif ications Maximum continuous power is 500 W . Other specifications are shown in the following tables.
Appendix A System Specifications A-3 A.3 Envir onmental Specif ications Environmental specif ications for the Sun Fire X2250 server are shown in T ABLE A-6 . T ABLE A-6 Sun Fir e X2250 Server Environmental Specifications Specification State British Metric Humidity Operating 7%–93% RH non- condensing, 80.
A-4 Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual • April 2009 A.4 Serial Connector Pin Assignments The serial management port connector is an RS-232-F RJ-45 type connector located on the server back panel.
B-1 APPENDIX B Using the T ools & Drivers CD This chapter contains information about the Sun Fire X2250 Server T ools & Driver CD. It contains information on the following topics: ■ Section B.1, “T ools & Drivers CD Contents” on page B-1 ■ Section B.
B-2 Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual • April 2009 B.2 Updating BIOS Y ou can update the BIOS from the T ools & Drivers CD using the local X2250 server DVD drive, or remotely using the Sun ILOM Remote Console. B.2.1 Updating Sun Fir e X2250 BIOS Using the DVD Drive T o update the BIOS from the local Sun Fire X2250 server DVD drive: 1.
Appendix B Using the T ools & Drivers CD B-3 B.2.2 Updating Sun Fir e X2250 BIOS Fr om a Remote Client The following requir ement must be met prior to updating the BIOS on your system. ■ Obtain an ISO image of the Sun Fire X2250 Server T ools & Drivers DVD.
B-4 Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual • April 2009 B.3 Updating SP Firmwar e Y ou can update the SP firmware fr om the T ools & Drivers CD using one of the following methods: ■ ILOM CLI ■ ILOM W eb Interface T o recover a corrupt SP , r efer to the Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager 2.
Appendix B Using the T ools & Drivers CD B-5 3. Ensure that the OS on the platform is shut down. 4. Log in to the Sun Fire X2250 ILOM CLI with Administrator privileges.
B-6 Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual • April 2009 5. Select Maintenance --> Firmware Upgrade tabs. The Firmware Upgrade page appears. 6. Click Enter Upgrade Mode. A dialog box appears asking you to confirm that you want to enter Upgrade mode.
Appendix B Using the T ools & Drivers CD B-7 B.4 Booting the T ools & Drivers CD Fr om a PXE Server If you have a Sun Fire X2250 server that does not have a DVD drive, you can run the Pc-Check diagnostics and flash the BIOS from a Pr eboot Execution Environment (PXE) server .
B-8 Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual • April 2009 The default directory for the PXE image is usually /tftpboot/linux-install . The remainder of this pr ocedure assumes that the PXE files have been installed in this directory .
Appendix B Using the T ools & Drivers CD B-9 9. Edit the Boot Message Screen as follows. a. Open the boot.msg f ile in a text editor . b. T ype the following line after 0-Local Machine. c. Save and close the boot.msg f ile. 10. Edit the default PXE Conf iguration f ile as follows.
B-10 Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual • April 2009 B.4.2 Accessing the T ools & Drivers CD Fr om the T ar get Sun Fir e X2250 Server Y ou will need the following to run diagnostics on a target Sun Fire X2250 server: ■ PXE server configur ed as shown in Section B.
Appendix B Using the T ools & Drivers CD B-11 B.5 Intel PROSET Driver Softwar e Included on the T ools & Drivers CD is a driver software package for the Intel network interface card (NIC). After installing the W indows Server 2003 OS on the X2250 server , you must install the NIC driver software.
B-12 Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual • April 2009 2. Locate the Product Part Number (PPN) from the CIS sheet (or from either ILOM or sdfru -l before the mainboard is replaced). 3. Mount and boot the T ools & Drivers ISO. See “Booting the T ools & Drivers CD From a PXE Server” on page 7 .
C-1 APPENDIX C Installing the Server Into a Rack W ith Optional Slide Rails Perform the procedur es in this chapter to install your server into a four-post rack using the orderable slide rail and cable management arm options.
C-2 Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual • April 2009 C.1 Disassembling the Slide Rails Before Installation Use this procedur e to remove the mounting brackets fr om the slide-rail assemblies. 1. Unpack the slide rails. 2. Locate the slide rail lock at the front of one of the slide rail assemblies, as shown in FIGURE C-1 .
Appendix C Installing the Server Into a Rack With Optional Slide Rails C-3 C.2 Installing the Mounting Brackets Onto the Server Use this procedur e to install the mounting brackets onto the sides of the server .
C-4 Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual • April 2009 4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 to install the remaining mounting bracket on the other side of the server . C.3 Attaching the Slide-Rail Assemblies to the Rack Use this procedur e to install the slide-rail assemblies to the rack.
Appendix C Installing the Server Into a Rack With Optional Slide Rails C-5 FIGURE C-3 Slide-Rail Assembly Mounting to Rack Post 3. Repeat Step 1 and Step 2 for the remaining slide-rail assembly . 4. From the front of the rack, set the proper width of the rails with the spacer .
C-6 Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual • April 2009 FIGURE C-4 Setting the Rail W idth 5. T ighten the screws on the brackets. 6. Remove the spacer and conf irm that the rails are attached tightly to the rack. 7. Repeat Step 4 through Step 6 for rear of the rack.
Appendix C Installing the Server Into a Rack With Optional Slide Rails C-7 8. If available, extend the anti-tilt bar at the bottom of the rack. (See FIGURE C-5 .) FIGURE C-5 Extending the Anti-tilt Bar Caution – If your rack does not have an anti-tilt bar , there is some danger of the rack tipping.
C-8 Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual • April 2009 1. Push the slide rails into the slide-rail assemblies in the rack as far as possible. 2. Raise the server so that the rear ends of the mounting brackets are aligned with the slide-rail assemblies that are mounted in the equipment rack.
Appendix C Installing the Server Into a Rack With Optional Slide Rails C-9 Caution – V erify that the server is securely mounted in the rack and that the slide- rails locks are engaged with the mounting brackets before continuing.
C-10 Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual • April 2009 FIGURE C-7 Inserting the CMA Rail Extension Into the Back of the Left Slide Rail CMA rail e xtension Left slide-rail.
Appendix C Installing the Server Into a Rack With Optional Slide Rails C-11 4. V erify that the CMA rail extension engages the slide rail, as shown in FIGURE C-8 . FIGURE C-8 Detail of CMA Rail Extension Inserted Into the Left Slide Rail Note – Support the CMA in the remaining installation steps.
C-12 Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual • April 2009 5. Insert the CMA ’ s mounting bracket connector into the right slide rail until the connector locks into place with an audible click.
Appendix C Installing the Server Into a Rack With Optional Slide Rails C-13 6. Insert the right CMA slide-rail connector into the right slide-rail assembly until the connector locks into place with an audible click.
C-14 Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual • April 2009 7. Insert the left CMA slide-rail connector into the rail extension on the left slide- rail assembly until the connector locks into place with an audible click.
Appendix C Installing the Server Into a Rack With Optional Slide Rails C-15 8. Position the cable hangers in the appropriate mounting holes in the CMA and snap them into place. (See FIGURE C-12 .) For best results, place thr ee hangers, evenly spaced, on the rear-facing side of the CMA and three on the side facing the server .
C-16 Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual • April 2009 C.6 V erifying Operation of the Slide Rails and CMA Use this procedur e to ensure that the slide rails and CMA are operating corr ectly . Note – T wo people are recommended for this pr ocedure: one to move the server in and out of the rack, and one to observe the cables and CMA.
Index-1 Index A air duct location, 1-6, 4-5 replacing, 4-20 altitude specifications, A-3 B battery location, 1-6, 4-5 replacing, 4-33 BIOS firmware CD, 1-4 updating with ILOM web interface, B-5 upda.
Index-2 Sun Fire X2250 Server Ser vice Manual • February 2010 diagnostics CD, 1-4 DIMMs, see memory modules driver updates, -xi dual blower module replacing, 4-26 DVD drive location, 1-5 replacing, .
Index-3 physical specifications, A-1 postinstallation instructions, 4-3 Power button, 1-5 power connector, 1-5 power LED, 1-5 power problems troubleshooting, 2-4, 2-5 power specifications, A-2 power.
Index-4 Sun Fire X2250 Server Ser vice Manual • February 2010 T ools and Drivers CD description, 1-4 tools for maintenance procedur es, 4-1 troubleshooting, 2-2 to 2-7 CD or DVD, 2-5 external device.
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Sun Microsystems X2250 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Sun Microsystems X2250 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Sun Microsystems X2250 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Sun Microsystems X2250 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Sun Microsystems X2250, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Sun Microsystems X2250.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Sun Microsystems X2250. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Sun Microsystems X2250 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.