Server User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Sun Fire™ X2250 Server Service Manual
- Contents
- Preface
- Sun Fire X2250 Server Overview
- Troubleshooting
- Performing Diagnostics
- 3.1 Pc-Check Diagnostics Overview
- 3.2 System Information Menu Options
- 3.3 Advanced Diagnostics Tests Menu Options
- 3.4 Immediate Burn-in Testing
- 3.5 Deferred Burn-in Testing
- 3.6 Create Diagnostic Partition Option
- 3.6.1 Removing Existing Partitions From a Hard Disk
- 3.6.2 Adding a Diagnostic Partition to the First Bootable Disk
- 3.6.3 Creating a Log File on the Diagnostic Partition
- 3.6.4 Accessing the Diagnostic Partition on a Red Hat Linux System
- 3.6.5 Accessing the Diagnostic Partition on the Solaris 10 Operating System
- 3.6.6 Accessing the Diagnostic Partition on the Windows Server 2003 Operating System
- 3.7 Show Results Summary
- 3.8 Print Results Report
- 3.9 About Pc-Check
- 3.10 Exit to DOS
- Maintaining the Sun Fire X2250 Server
- 4.1 Tools and Supplies Needed
- 4.2 Installation Precautions
- 4.3 Powering Off the Server and Removing the Cover
- 4.4 Locations of Server Components
- 4.5 Component Replacement Procedures
- 4.5.1 Replacing the I/O Board
- 4.5.2 Replacing the PCIe Card and Riser Assembly
- 4.5.3 Replacing a Hard Disk Drive and Carrier
- 4.5.4 Replacing an HDD Backplane Assembly
- 4.5.5 Removing and Installing the ODD Drive Assembly
- 4.5.6 Replacing the Air Duct
- 4.5.7 Replacing the Power Supply
- 4.5.8 Replacing the Single Fan Module
- 4.5.9 Replacing the Dual Blower Module
- 4.5.10 Replacing Memory Modules
- 4.5.11 Replacing the System Battery
- 4.5.12 Replacing a CPU and Heatsink
- 4.5.13 Installing a New CPU
- 4.5.14 Replacing Cables
- 4.5.15 Motherboard
- System Specifications
- Using the Tools & Drivers CD
- Installing the Server Into a Rack With Optional Slide Rails
- C.1 Disassembling the Slide Rails Before Installation
- C.2 Installing the Mounting Brackets Onto the Server
- C.3 Attaching the Slide-Rail Assemblies to the Rack
- C.4 Installing the Server Into the Slide-Rail Assemblies
- C.5 Installing the Cable Management Assembly
- C.6 Verifying Operation of the Slide Rails and CMA
- Index

4-1
CHAPTER
4
Maintaining the Sun Fire X2250
Server
This chapter describes how to add, replace, and configure components in the Sun
Fire X2250 server after it has been set up.
This chapter contains the following sections:
■ Section 4.1, “Tools and Supplies Needed” on page 4-1
■ Section 4.3, “Powering Off the Server and Removing the Cover” on page 4-3
■ Section 4.4, “Locations of Server Components” on page 4-5
■ Section 4.5, “Component Replacement Procedures” on page 4-6
To determine and isolate a faulty component, refer to Section , “Performing
Diagnostics” on page 3-1.
Note – System cooling might be affected by dust and contaminant build-up. It is
recommended that systems be opened and checked approximately every six months
or more often in dirty operating environments. Check system heatsinks, fans, and air
openings. If necessary, clean systems by brushing or blowing contaminants from the
system or by carefully vacuuming contaminants from the system.
4.1 Tools and Supplies Needed
You need the following tools and supplies for performing Sun Fire X2250 server
maintenance procedures.
■ #2 Phillips screwdriver
■ Antistatic wrist strap










