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SPARC Enterprise T5440 Server
Product Notes
Manual Code C120-E508-07EN
Part No. 875-4384-16
December 2010, Revision C

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  • Page 1 SPARC Enterprise T5440 Server Product Notes Manual Code C120-E508-07EN Part No. 875-4384-16 December 2010, Revision C...
  • Page 2 INFRINGEMENT, ARE DISCLAIMED, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH DISCLAIMERS ARE HELD TO BE LEGALLY INVALID. Unless otherwise expressly set forth in such agreement, to the extent allowed by applicable law, in no event shall Oracle or Fujitsu Limited, and/or any of their affiliates have any liability to any third party under any legal theory for any loss of revenues or profits, loss of use or data, or business interruptions, or for any indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
  • Page 3 OU À L’ABSENCE DE CONTREFAÇON, SONT EXCLUES, DANS LA MESURE AUTORISÉE PAR LA LOI APPLICABLE. Sauf mention contraire expressément stipulée dans ce contrat, dans la mesure autorisée par la loi applicable, en aucun cas Oracle ou Fujitsu Limited et/ou l’une ou l’autre de leurs sociétés affiliées ne sauraient être tenues responsables envers une quelconque partie tierce, sous quelque théorie juridique que ce soit, de tout manque à...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface ix New Information About the SPARC Enterprise T5440 Server 1 Important New Information About the SPARC Enterprise T5440 Server 2 RFID Tag 2 New Information About Known Issues 3 Hardware and Mechanical Issues 3 Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) Issues 4 The ILOM Event Log Indicating Power Failure May Be Collected on the T5440 Server (6979608) 4 Service Required LED May Turn On Due To False Recognition of Fan...
  • Page 6 About the Change of Host Console Target About the Addition of Protocols for Firmware Update 12 Preinstalled Software 13 Cool Tools for T5440 Server With CoolThreads Technology 14 Logical Domains 15 Sun Java Enterprise Server and Solaris OS 15 ▼ Enable the WebConsole SMF Service 15 Solaris Live Upgrade 16 Sun Studio - C, C++, and Fortran Compilers and Tools 16...
  • Page 7 About the Estimated Usable Period of SSDs 25 About the Preventive Replacement Monitoring Function of SSD 25 Changed Behavior When Operating the Solaris OS With Logical Domains 25 Results from Halting or Rebooting the Control Domain 26 Processor Identification 26 Notes on the Use of 200V Power Supply 27 Known Issues 29 Task Map 29...
  • Page 8 Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) 3.0 Web Interface Procedures Guide 54 Erroneous Description about Collecting SP Data 54 New URL for Downloading System Firmware 55 Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) 3.0 Supplement for SPARC Enterprise T5440 Server 55 Notes on "ILOM Information Stored on the SCC" 55 Fixed Issues 57 Hardware and Mechanical Issues 57 Solaris OS Issues 58...

  • Page 9: Preface

    Downloading Documentation Instructions for installing, administering, and using your servers are provided in the SPARC Enterprise T5440 documentation set. The entire documentation set is available for download from the following web site: Global Site ■ http://www.fujitsu.com/sparcenterprise/manual/ North American Site ■ https://download.computers.us.fujitsu.com/...
  • Page 10 Fujitsu Welcomes Your Comments Fujitsu Welcomes Your Comments If you have any comments or requests regarding this document, or if you find any unclear statements in the document, please state your points specifically on the form at the following URL.

  • Page 11: New Information About The Sparc Enterprise T5440 Server

    C H A P T E R New Information About the SPARC Enterprise T5440 Server This chapter describes new information about the SPARC Enterprise T5440 server that was not documented in the previous edition of the SPARC Enterprise T5440 Server Product Notes. Description Links Important new information about the T5440...

  • Page 12: Important New Information About The Sparc Enterprise T5440 Server

    Important New Information About the SPARC Enterprise T5440 Server This section describes new capabilities that are supported on the SPARC Enterprise T5440 server. “RFID Tag” on page 2 ■ For information about the capabilities that have been supported at the release of the previous edition, see the following sections.

  • Page 13: New Information About Known Issues

    RFID Tag Appearance FIGURE 1-2 Asset ID written in the RFID tag New Information About Known Issues This section describes issues that were discovered since the previous edition of these product notes was published. Hardware and Mechanical Issues Hardware and Mechanical Issues TABLE 1-1 CR ID Description...

  • Page 14: Integrated Lights Out Manager (Ilom) Issues

    Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) Issues Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) Issues TABLE 1-2 CR ID Description Workaround 6979608 On the T5440 server mounted with PSU of a Note - Fixed in System Firmware 7.2.10.a or certain version or later, when you power on the later.

  • Page 15: Service Required Led May Turn On Due To False Recognition Of Fan Speed (Cr 6989852)

    When referring to the target PSU with /SYS/PSx command, check whether the following part number is included in the command output. fru_part_number = 3002249 [ALOM CMT compatible shell command] When referring to the target PSU with showfru /SYS/PSx command, check whether the following part number is included in the command output.
  • Page 16 /SYS/FANBD0/FM0/F0/TACH FAILED 4000 2400 /SYS/FANBD0/FM0/F1/TACH FAILED 4000 2400 /SYS/FANBD0/FM1/F0/TACH FAILED 4000 2400 /SYS/FANBD0/FM1/F1/TACH 6400 4000 2400 /SYS/FANBD0/FM2/F0/TACH 7000 4000 2400 /SYS/FANBD0/FM2/F1/TACH FAILED 4000 2400 The showenvironment command output example: sc> showfaults Last POST Run: Mon Jul 12 00:08:46 2010 Post Status: Passed all devices ID FRU Fault 1 /SYS/FANBD0/FM0 SP detected fault: TACH at /SYS/FANBD0/FM0/F0 has reached low non-recoverable threshold.

  • Page 17: Firmware And General Software Issues

    Firmware and General Software Issues Firmware and General Software Issues TABLE 1-3 CR ID Description Workaround 6581309 Console behavior on the control domain is Note - Fixed in Solaris 10 10/08 and patch ID inconsistent when a graphics device and 137137-09 or later.
  • Page 18 SPARC Enterprise T5440 Server Product Notes • December 2010...

  • Page 19: Important Information About The Sparc Enterprise T5440 Server

    C H A P T E R Important Information About the SPARC Enterprise T5440 Server This chapter describes important information about the SPARC Enterprise T5440 server. Task Map Topic Links Notes on DVD Drive and Discs “Notes on DVD Drive and Discs” on page 10 Minimum supported versions of Solaris and “Supported Versions of Solaris and System system firmware...

  • Page 20: Notes On Dvd Drive And Discs

    Notes on DVD Drive and Discs See the "Notes on DVD Drive and Discs in SPARC Enterprise" on the website below before using the CD/DVD discs in the standard DVD drive mounted in this server. http://www.fujitsu.com/sparcenterprise/manual/ Supported Versions of Solaris and System Firmware Your server is preinstalled with the OS, patches, and firmware but you can install the same or another supported version.

  • Page 21: System Firmware Update

    VBSC firmware ■ Firmware updates are available from the following web site through patch releases. https://updatesite.jp.fujitsu.com/unix/en/download/firmware/ When you update the System Firmware, all of the individual firmware components are updated. You cannot update firmware components individually. Refer to the SPARC Enterprise T5440 Server Installation and Setup Guide for more information about updating the server firmware.

  • Page 22: About The Addition Of Protocols For Firmware Update

    How to obtain the host console in System Firmware 7.2.8 or later is as follows. -> show /HOST/console /HOST/console Targets: history Properties: escapechars = #. line_count = 0 pause_count = 0 start_from = end Commands: show start stop -> start /HOST/console Are you sure you want to start /HOST/console (y/n)? y Serial console started.

  • Page 23: Preinstalled Software

    Firmware update is complete. ILOM will now be restarted with the new firmware. Preinstalled Software This section lists and describes the preinstalled and preloaded software on your server. The preinstalled software is ready to use. The preloaded software must first be installed from the preloaded location.

  • Page 24: Cool Tools For T5440 Server With Coolthreads Technology

    The following table lists the software preloaded on your server. To use this software you must first install it from the preloaded location. Preloaded Software TABLE 2-3 Software Location Function Sun Java Software that provides /var/spool/stage/JES5U1/Solaris_sparc Enterprise Server middleware services that optimize software investment Cool Tools for T5440 Server With CoolThreads Technology...

  • Page 25: Logical Domains

    LDoms MIB installation directory, /opt/ldoms_mib. For more information on LDoms, go to: http://www.fujitsu.com/global/services/computing/server/sparcent erprise/products/software/ldoms/ Sun Java Enterprise Server and Solaris OS The Sun Java Enterprise Server is a comprehensive set of software and lifecycle services that make the most of your software investment.

  • Page 26: Solaris Live Upgrade

    Note – If you download a fresh copy of software, that software might not include patches that are mandatory for your server. After installing the software, see “Patch Information” on page 17 for a procedure to check for the presence of patches on the system.

  • Page 27: Patch Information

    If an earlier version exists, uninstall it and install version 5.10, or later. For information on how to get the Sun Explorer Utility, please contact a certified service engineer. Patch Information Patches are available at Global Site ■ http://www.fujitsu.com/global/support/software/security/produc ts-s/patch-info/ North American Site ■ https://download.computers.us.fujitsu.com/ Japanese Site ■...

  • Page 28: Mandatory Patch Information For The Solaris 10 5/08 Os

    127111-08 or later ■ 119254-51 or later ■ 125891-01 ■ 127755-01 ■ 127127-11 ■ 137111-03 or later ■ 137291-01 or later ■ 138048-05 or later ■ 138312-01 ■ Note – See “Installing the Solaris 10 8/07 OS and Required Patches” on page 19 the correct installation procedure.

  • Page 29: To Download Patches

    ▼ To Download Patches 1. Determine whether the patches you require have been installed on your system. For example, using the showrev command, type the following for each patch number: # showrev -p | grep "Patch: 123456" If you see patch information listed for the queried patch, and the dash ■...
  • Page 30 125891-01 ■ 126434-05 ■ 127111-08 or later ■ 127755-01 ■ 127127-11 ■ 138312-01 ■ 2. Install the following patches to the miniroot directory of your netinstall server using the patchadd command: 119254-51 or later ■ 125369-13 ■ 125476-02 ■ 125891-01 ■...

  • Page 31: Patches For Option Cards

    138312-01 ■ Example: # cp -R /net/downloads/T5440_patches/124235* ./Solaris_10/Patches # cp -R /net/downloads/T5440_patches/125369* ./Solaris_10/Patches 4. Perform a netinstall using this patched version of the Solaris 10 8/07 OS. 5. On the SPARC Enterprise T5440 server, use the patchadd command to install the remaining patches: 137111-03 or later ■...

  • Page 32: General Functionality Issues And Limitations

    Plus multicore processor is a mechanism that cannot be used unless the IPsec activation package has been installed. As the IPsec activation package is presently not supported by Fujitsu, the IPsec function cannot be used in Fujitsu-brand servers. RAID Function A hardware RAID function is provided as standard in SPARC Enterprise T5440 server.

  • Page 33: Precaution To Follow Concerning A Cmp/Memory Module Failure

    If a CMP/memory module fails, the CMP/memory module must be replaced. It is not possible to continue operation simply by degrading a faulty CMP/memory module. Precaution to Follow Concerning a CMP/Memory Module Failure With this product, all the following IO devices are connected to each CMP. CMP number 2-CMP configuration 4-CMP configuration...

  • Page 34: Support For Ssd Storage

    Do not use the CMA. The estimated maximum load capacity of the CMA is as follows: Four main unit ■ AC cables + twenty-two RJ45 cables. Support for SSD Storage The SPARC Enterprise T5440 server can now use 32GB SATA SSD for internal storage.

  • Page 35: About The Estimated Usable Period Of Ssds

    About the Estimated Usable Period of SSDs The SSDs are designed with the estimate of usable period for five years. Depending on the user environment such as the frequency of use, replacement may be required before the five-year maintenance support period expires. About the Preventive Replacement Monitoring Function of SSD On the ESF (Enhanced Support Facility) of a certain version or later, the preventive...

  • Page 36: Results From Halting Or Rebooting The Control Domain

    Results from Halting or Rebooting the Control Domain The following table shows the expected behavior of halting or rebooting the control (primary) domain. Expected Behavior of Halting or Rebooting the Control (primary) Domain TABLE 2-4 Command Other Domain Behavior Configured? Host powered off and stays off until powered on at the SP.

  • Page 37: Notes On The Use Of 200V Power Supply

    Software running in different guest domains on the same physical machine might see the same or different sets of virtual processor IDs. If domaining is enabled, the virtual processor IDs and physical processor IDs are never the same. For information about the mapping between virtual and physical CPU numbers, see the latest Logical Domains (LDoms) Administration Guide.
  • Page 38 SPARC Enterprise T5440 Server Product Notes • December 2010...

  • Page 39: Known Issues

    C H A P T E R Known Issues This chapter describes the known issues in the SPARC Enterprise T5440 server. Task Map Topic Link Hardware and mechanical issues “Hardware and Mechanical Issues” on page 30 Solaris OS issues “Solaris OS Issues” on page 32 ILOM issues “Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) Issues”...

  • Page 40: Hardware And Mechanical Issues

    Hardware and Mechanical Issues This section describes hardware issues known to exist at this release of the SPARC Enterprise T5440 server. Hardware and Mechanical Issues TABLE 3-1 CR ID Description Workaround Some PCIe cards do not have enough clearance Do one of the following: for external cables when installed in PCIe Slot 7.
  • Page 41 Hardware and Mechanical Issues (Continued) TABLE 3-1 CR ID Description Workaround When the system is initialized, firmware is When viewing the amount of memory in the loaded and occupies approximately 128 MB to banner, be aware that the banner reports the 352 MB of the host memory.

  • Page 42: Solaris Os Issues

    Network Ports and Device Names TABLE 3-2 On-board Network XAUI Slot Device Name NET 0 XAUI 1 nxge0 NET 1 XAUI 0 nxge1 Solaris OS Issues This section describes Solaris OS issues known to exist at this release of the SPARC Enterprise T5440 server.
  • Page 43 The prtdiag Command May Display "PCIX" under "Bus Type" for a Card Inserted in a PCIe Slot (CR 6627749) For example: # prtdiag -v ================================ IO Devices ================================ Slot + Name + Model Status Type Path ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MB/PCIE6 PCIX SUNW,emlxs-pci10df,fc20 LPe11002-S ^^^^^ ^^^^^...

  • Page 44: Integrated Lights Out Manager (Ilom) Issues

    Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) Issues The following are known ILOM CLI and ALOM CMT compatibility CLI (on ILOM) issues. ILOM Issues TABLE 3-4 CR ID Description Workaround 6712561 Login to the OS remains possible even though None. TTYA was set to be invalid by an ILOM command.
  • Page 45 ILOM Issues (Continued) TABLE 3-4 CR ID Description Workaround 6738992 The following warning message may be If you select "Yes", some components will not be displayed when the Components tab of the displayed. ILOM Web interface is opened in Internet Select "No"...
  • Page 46 ILOM Issues (Continued) TABLE 3-4 CR ID Description Workaround 6725254 If a CMP module is disabled using one of the This problem can be avoided by enabling all of following commands (see below) and if this the disabled CMP modules before physically CMP module is physically removed from the removing them.
  • Page 47 ILOM Issues (Continued) TABLE 3-4 CR ID Description Workaround 6726663 In ILOM mode, or through access to the ILOM In ILOM mode, be sure not to change the Web, it may be possible to change the system properties displayed below at power on so as time when the system is powered on.
  • Page 48 ILOM Issues (Continued) TABLE 3-4 CR ID Description Workaround 6723410 If you repeat in sequence a login to the service If this problem occurs, terminate the login processor, executing a command, and logging session on the client from which you have out, logout may fail.
  • Page 49 ILOM Issues (Continued) TABLE 3-4 CR ID Description Workaround 6835866 The value of power consumption shown by None. /SYS/VPS (/SYS/VPS value) may exceed the 6857524 The value of power consumption shown by threshold value. At this time, an event log as /SYS/VPS is given as an indication.
  • Page 50 ILOM Issues (Continued) TABLE 3-4 CR ID Description Workaround 6940465 When the power supply temporarily suspended None. due to events such as power failure, the message After the power supply recovered, use the ILOM as below may be displayed in the ILOM event CLI interface and execute the show faulty log.
  • Page 51 Nothing is displayed on the OS console. Entering the escape character "#." restores the ILOM prompt. The result of the Domain Status may vary. No power-on log item as been recorded in the event log. [showplatform command and showlogs command domain status reference example] sc>...
  • Page 52 -> set /SP/network/ commitpending=true set: Unable to get network management property -> -> show /SP/network/ -d properties /SP/network Properties: commitpending = (Cannot show property) dhcp_server_ip = none ipaddress = (none) ipdiscovery = (none) ipgateway = (none) ipnetmask = (none) macaddress = (none) pendingipaddress = 192.9.200.33 pendingipdiscovery = static pendingipgateway = (none)
  • Page 53 0:0:0>Master CPU Tests Basic..Done 0:0:0>Init MMU..Fault | critical: SP detected fault at time Mon Jan 18 08:45:10 2010. /SYS/PADCRD prom is unreadable or corrupted 0:0:0>NCU Setup and PIU link train..Done 0:0:0>L2 Tests..Done 0:0:0>Extended CPU Tests..Done 0:0:0>Scrub Memory..Done 0:0:0>SPU CWQ Tests...Done 0:0:0>MAU Tests...Done 0:0:0>Network Interface Unit Tests..Done 0:0:0>Functional CPU Tests..Done...
  • Page 54 5. Insert the power cord. Workaround: Take 180 or more seconds for each of the intervals between the system power-off and the power cord removal, and between the removal and insertion of the power cord. After Downgraded the System Firmware, the Log Output May Be Limited to Part of the Past ILOM Event Log (CR 6952927) In the environment where applied System Firmware 7.2.8 or later, when you restore...
  • Page 55 When You Restarted Solaris OS, OpenBoot PROM May Output the Error Message (CR 6659980) When you restarted Solaris OS, OpenBoot PROM may output the error message "ERROR: Unable to disown USB port 3." Event example: # shutdown -i6 -g0 -y Shutdown started.

  • Page 56: Firmware And General Software Issues

    Firmware and General Software Issues This section describes firmware and other general software issues known to exist at this release of the SPARC Enterprise T5440 server. Firmware and General Software Issues TABLE 3-5 CR ID Description Workaround 6587380 The Solaris prtdiag -v command displays Use the Condition column to assess FRU some sensor indicators that are not voltage condition.
  • Page 57 Firmware and General Software Issues (Continued) TABLE 3-5 CR ID Description Workaround 6699494 Under rare conditions, the system might panic if Avoid adding, deleting and repeating the link repeated commands of creating and deleting aggregation operations over and over again. aggregation links are put in a loop and are executed many times.
  • Page 58 SPARC Enterprise T5440 Server Product Notes • December 2010...

  • Page 59: Documentation Errata

    C H A P T E R Documentation Errata Some information in the documentation for the SPARC Enterprise T5440 server is incomplete or incorrect. The following sections provide the corrections. Task Map Topic Links Documentation Errata “SPARC Enterprise T5440 Server Getting Started Guide” on page 50 “SPARC Enterprise T5440 Server Service Manual”...

  • Page 60: Sparc Enterprise T5440 Server Getting Started Guide

    SPARC Enterprise T5440 Server Getting Started Guide Some information in the SPARC Enterprise T5440 Server Getting Started Guide is incorrect. The following sections provide the corrections. Location of Rack Rail Installation Instructions (CR 6747034) The sentence under Step 2, "Place the server in its intended location for verification," is incorrect.

  • Page 61: Erroneous Explanation In Table 1-3, "Ethernet Port Leds" (Cr 6726293)

    Erroneous Explanation in Table 1-3, "Ethernet Port LEDs" (CR 6726293) There is an error in part of the following explanation appearing in Table 1-3, "Ethernet Port LEDs," on page 1-8 of the service manual. Color Explanation Right LED Green Link/Activity indicator: •...

  • Page 62: Integrated Lights Out Manager 2.0 Supplement For Sparc Enterprise T5440 Server

    Integrated Lights Out Manager 2.0 Supplement for SPARC Enterprise T5440 Server Some information in the Integrated Lights Out Manager 2.0 Supplement for the SPARC Enterprise T5440 Server is incorrect. The following sections provide the corrections. Notes on the Connection of ILOM (CR 6806789) On the SPARC Enterprise T5440 server, ILOM supports a maximum of 5 active sessions, including serial, Secure Shell (SSH), and web interface sessions.

  • Page 63: Erroneous Description In "Collect Sp Data To Diagnose System Problems"(Cr 6806800)

    Erroneous Description in "Collect SP Data to Diagnose System Problems"(CR 6806800) The following description in the section "Collect SP Data to Diagnose System Problems" on page 88 includes incorrect information. Variable Option Description Any valid target Specifies the URI of the target directory. The URI format directory location is as follows: protocol://username:password@host/directory...

  • Page 64: New Url For Downloading System Firmware

    Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) 3.0 Web Interface Procedures Guide, has been changed as follows: New URL ■ https://updatesite.jp.fujitsu.com/unix/en/download/firmware/ Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) 3.0 Web Interface Procedures Guide Erroneous Description about Collecting SP Data The following description in the section "Collect SP Data to Diagnose System Problems"...

  • Page 65: New Url For Downloading System Firmware

    Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) 3.0 CLI Procedures Guide and on page 105 in the Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) 3.0 Web Interface Procedures Guide, has been changed as follows: New URL ■ https://updatesite.jp.fujitsu.com/unix/en/download/firmware/ Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) 3.0 Supplement for SPARC Enterprise T5440 Server Notes on "ILOM Information Stored on the SCC"...
  • Page 66 SPARC Enterprise T5440 Server Product Notes • December 2010...

  • Page 67: Hardware And Mechanical Issues

    A P P E N D I X Fixed Issues This appendix describes the fixed issues concerning the SPARC Enterprise T5440 server. You can avoid the issues by using the latest version of Solaris OS, System Firmware, or other software. For details on the fix, see the "workaround" in each table.

  • Page 68: Solaris Os Issues

    Solaris OS Issues lists the Solaris OS issues that have been fixed. TABLE A-2 Fixed Solaris OS Issues TABLE A-2 CR ID Description Workaround 6588550 The prtdiag -v command and the prtpicl Note - Fixed in Solaris patch ID 139502-01 or command are slow and could thus appear to later.
  • Page 69 Fixed Solaris OS Issues (Continued) TABLE A-2 CR ID Description Workaround 6734788 During the system operation, a panic may occur Note - Fixed in System Firmware 7.2.10.a or with the PCIEX-8000-6D message output. later. 6784914 This occurs more frequently with a high-load Use the DVD drive only to install the OS or access to the CD/DVD/USB device;...
  • Page 70 Wait for several minutes. # prtdiag -v Sun Explorer May Fail to Collect the ILOM Data (Tx000) (CR 6718841) This issue is resolved by updating the system firmware to 7.2.2.e or later. Sun Explorer may fail to collect the ILOM data (Tx000). If failed, it may take more than 30 minutes to return an error.
  • Page 71 In the Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) 3.0 Concepts Guide, refer to the "Collect SP Data to Diagnose System Problems" section to collect the SP data information. In ILOM 2.x or earlier ■ Collect the ILOM and ALOM data and supply it to service engineers along with the Sun Explorer output.

  • Page 72: Integrated Lights Out Manager (Ilom) Issues

    Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) Issues lists the ILOM issues that have been fixed. TABLE A-3 Fixed ILOM Issues TABLE A-3 CR ID Description Workaround 6586305 Using the SP setdate command (ALOM Note - Fixed in System Firmware 7.2.2.e or compatibility shell) after having configured later.
  • Page 73 Fixed ILOM Issues (Continued) TABLE A-3 CR ID Description Workaround 6733632 The ILOM show -level all/SYS command Note - Fixed in System Firmware 7.2.2.e or does not display information on the later. /SYS/MB/SP level or lower. Neither does the Use the show /SYS/MB/SP command. show -level all/SYS/MB command display information on the /SYS/MB/SP level or lower.
  • Page 74 Fixed ILOM Issues (Continued) TABLE A-3 CR ID Description Workaround 6781815 After the ILOM reset or the power cable removal Note - Fixed in System Firmware 7.2.2.e or and insertion, when the server powered on, later. Solaris OS startup at the ok prompt of OBP After the ILOM reset or the power cable removal (OpenBoot PROM) using the boot command and insertion, when you power on the server,...
  • Page 75 Fixed ILOM Issues (Continued) TABLE A-3 CR ID Description Workaround 6782508 The /SP/powermgmt/policy property has Note - Fixed in System Firmware 7.2.2.e or been disabled. later. To /SP/powermgmt/policy, the following properties have become available. - Performance The system is allowed to use all the power that is available.

  • Page 76: Contents

    Fixed ILOM Issues (Continued) TABLE A-3 CR ID Description Workaround 6823516 In the DNS client settings, the number of retries Note - Fixed in System Firmware 7.2.7.b or (retries property) cannot be set to "5." later. None. Set the integer between "0" and "4" to the number of retries.
  • Page 77 Solaris OS. For details, see “On a System Mounted with the Fujitsu 4Gbps Fibre Channel Card, the Service Required LED May Turn On after the System Power-on (CR 6919764)” on page 6913105 When connected to OS console via ILOM, input Note - Fixed in System Firmware 7.2.8 or later.
  • Page 78 Are you sure you want to reset the SC [y/n]? y 6947945 When you mount a Fujitsu 4Gbps Fibre Channel Note - Fixed in System Firmware 7.2.10 or later. card and start the system, the 4Gbps Fibre None.
  • Page 79 MCU Might Be Disconnected in DIMM Module Failure (CR 6656116) This issue is resolved by updating the system firmware to 7.1.8.a or later. If the DIMM module fails, the MCU will be disconnected, and the following message might be output to the console. Message Example: Jun 04 06:11:22: Chassis |major : "Jun...
  • Page 80 When the Service Processor Is Initialized, ILOM May Fails to Start With an Error Message Displayed (CR 6856163) This issue is resolved by updating the system firmware to 7.2.7.b or later. If the service processor is initialized (*1) with the LAN cable disconnected from the ILOM network port, the ILOM firmware serial console window displays an error message (*2) indicating a failure to start an ILOM internal process.
  • Page 81 If this problem occurs, restore normal system operation by using the following procedure: 1. Disconnect the power cable. 2. Connect the LAN cable to the ILOM network port. Verify that the ILOM network port is linked up. 3. Connect the power cable. After the SCC Module Replacement, a Connection to the ILOM Network May Fail (CR 6857271) This issue is resolved by updating the system firmware to 7.2.7.b or later.
  • Page 82 This issue is resolved by updating the system firmware to 7.2.8 or later. In System Firmware 7.2.7.b, after the power-on of a system mounted with the 4Gbps Fibre Channel card manufactured by Fujitsu, the message "F20CARD prom is unreadable or corrupted" may appear in the ILOM event log and the Service Required LED may turn on.
  • Page 83 Workaround: After you insert the power cord, or after the ILOM reset complete, wait for about 180 seconds and then power on the system. Slot Number of Link Card Connected to PCI Box Is Falsely Displayed (CR 6942238) This issue is resolved by updating the system firmware to 7.2.10 or later. When you mount a link card connected to PCI box and start the system, the slot number is falsely displayed in the LEDs and FRU Status of the prtdiag -v command output.
  • Page 84 SYS/MB/RISER0/PCIE3/LINK DATA SYS/MB/RISER0/PCIE3/LINK MGMT =========================== FRU Status =========================== Location Name Status ------------------------------------------------------ SYS/MB/RISER0/PCIE3 LINK enabled Workaround: None. This can be safely ignored. To check the link card mount, use IO Devices of the prtdiag command of Solaris OS. The prtdiag command execution result: # prtdiag =========================== IO Devices =========================== Slot +...
  • Page 85 This issue is resolved by updating the system firmware to 7.2.10 or later. When you mount a Fujitsu 4Gbps Fibre Channel card and start the system, the 4Gbps Fibre Channel card is falsely recognized as a F20 card in the ILOM CLI interface.

  • Page 86: Firmware And General Software Issues

    FRU Status in the prtdiag -v command output: # prtdiag -v =========================== FRU Status =========================== Location Name Status ------------------------------------------------------ SYS/MB/RISER1/PCIE1 F20CARD enabled Workaround: None. This can be safely ignored. To check the fibre channel card mount, use IO Devices of the prtdiag command of Solaris OS. The prtdiag command execution result: # prtdiag =========================== IO Devices ===========================...
  • Page 87 Fixed Firmware and General Software Issues (Continued) TABLE A-4 CR ID Description Workaround 6686544 NCP performance is slow when only one CMP is Note - Fixed in Solaris patch ID 139975-02 or enabled later. Offlining all of the virtual CPUs associated with all but one CMP will reduce hardware crypto performance.
  • Page 88 Fixed Firmware and General Software Issues (Continued) TABLE A-4 CR ID Description Workaround 6311743 Systems configured with multiple Ethernet Note - Fixed in Solaris patch ID 141414-07 or interfaces receiving large quantities of TCP data later. might exhibit performance degradation with Check for the availability of a patch for this defect.
  • Page 89 Fixed Firmware and General Software Issues (Continued) TABLE A-4 CR ID Description Workaround 6682500 Applications performing a large amount of Note - Fixed in System Firmware 7.2.2.e or later. virtual disk I/O in an LDOMS guest domain can If your application performs more than 30,000 IO hang in a state that requires rebooting both the operations per second, configure the server so that control and guest domains.
  • Page 90 Fixed Firmware and General Software Issues (Continued) TABLE A-4 CR ID Description Workaround 6731227 Two circumstances can cause a logical domain to Note - Fixed in System Firmware 7.1.8.a or later. hang when reassigning I/O branches from the Both situations can be avoided by following these primary domain (control domain) to a guest guidelines: domain (I/O domain):...
  • Page 91 Fixed Firmware and General Software Issues (Continued) TABLE A-4 CR ID Description Workaround 6730610 In certain circumstances you might encounter Note - Fixed in System Firmware 7.1.8.a or later. these error messages when powering on a T5440 Case 1 - POST has determined that multiple server: FB-DIMMS have failed on a T5440 with 64 8-Gbyte FB-DIMMS...
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