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SPARC Enterprise
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M8000/M9000 Servers
Product Notes
For XCP Version 1092
Manual Code C120-E619-01EN
Part No. 875-4650-10
April 2010, Revision A
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  • Page 1 SPARC Enterprise ™ M8000/M9000 Servers Product Notes For XCP Version 1092 Manual Code C120-E619-01EN Part No. 875-4650-10 April 2010, Revision A...
  • Page 2 Fujitsu Limited or Sun Microsystems, Inc., or any affiliate of either of them.
  • Page 3 Aucune partie de ce produit, de ces technologies ou de ce document ne peut être reproduite sous quelque forme que ce soit, par quelque moyen que ce soit, sans l’autorisation écrite préalable de Fujitsu Limited et de Sun Microsystems, Inc., et de leurs éventuels bailleurs de licence.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface ix Technical Support ix Software Resources x Accessing Documentation x Fujitsu Welcomes Your Comments xi General Information About XCP 1092 1 What’s New in XCP 1092 1 Supported Firmware and Software 2 Solaris OS Patch Information 3 Patches for Solaris 10 5/08 3...
  • Page 6 Notes on Active Directory 6 Notes on LDAP/SSL 6 Notes on Airflow Indicator 6 Notes on NTP Server 7 Notes on the NTP Server Referring to the Local Clock 7 Notes on XSCF Web 8 General Functionality Issues and Limitations 9 Information About Hardware 11 Antistatic Precautions 11 Method of Removing Static Electricity 12...
  • Page 7 Vibration-proof feet 26 Information About Software 28 Active Directory and LDAP/SSL 28 Configuring XSCF for Active Directory Support 30 Configuring XSCF for LDAP/SSL Support 30 Notes on User Account Name and UID 31 New proxyuser System Account 31 XCP Issues and Workarounds 31 Known Issues and Workarounds in XCP 1092 31 XCP Issues Fixed in XCP 1092 33 XCP Issues Fixed in Releases Earlier Than XCP 1092 34...
  • Page 8 viii SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Product Notes for XCP Version 1092 • April 2010...

  • Page 9: Preface

    XCP version are subsequently updated. You must therefore check the manuals for the latest XCP version in addition to those related to the XCP version you are using. Global Site http://www.fujitsu.com/sparcenterprise/manual/ Japanese Site http://primeserver.fujitsu.com/sparcenterprise/manual/ North American Site https://download.computers.us.fujitsu.com/...

  • Page 10: Software Resources

    SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 servers. Contact a sales representative or a certified service engineer for software resources for your SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 servers. Note – For latest patch information go to: Global Site http://www.fujitsu.com/global/support/software/security/products -s/patch-info/ Japanese Site https://software.fujitsu.com/jp/security/products-others/unix/ North American Site https://download.computers.us.fujitsu.com/...

  • Page 11: Fujitsu Welcomes Your Comments

    Sun Microsystems Software (for Solaris OS, etc.) Related Manuals http://docs.sun.com/ 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 12 xii SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Product Notes for XCP Version 1092 • April 2010...

  • Page 13: General Information About Xcp 1092

    -p proxy ■ -t proxy_type ■ -u username ■ For detail, see the man pages for each command. The websites which can download the latest files of XCP firmware are changed as ■ follows: Global Site: ■ old: http://www.fujitsu.com/sparcenterprise/firmware/ new: https://updatesite.jp.fujitsu.com/unix/en/download/firmware/...

  • Page 14: Supported Firmware And Software

    Japanese Site: ■ old: http://primeserver.fujitsu.com/sparcenterprise/download/firm ware/ new: https://updatesite.jp.fujitsu.com/unix/jp/download/firmware/ Supported Firmware and Software The following firmware and operating system (OS) are supported depending on the processors being installed on the SPARC Enterprise™ M8000/M9000 servers. Supported Firmware and Operating System Versions TABLE 1...

  • Page 15: Solaris Os Patch Information

    Many web browsers support the XSCF Web. The browsers in have TABLE 2 demonstrated compatibility with the XSCF Web through testing. For other information about XSCF Web, see “Notes on XSCF Web” on page Tested Web Browser Versions TABLE 2 Web Browser Application Version ®...

  • Page 16: Patches For Solaris 10 8/07

    Patches for Solaris 10 8/07 The following patches are required for Solaris 10 8/07 OS only on servers containing SPARC64 VII 2.52GHz processors: 119254-51 or later ■ 125891-01 or later ■ 127755-01 or later ■ 127127-11 ■ For Solaris 10 8/07 OS on servers containing SPARC64 VII 2.88GHz processors, apply all patches contained in the PTF R10021 or later.

  • Page 17: Resetting The Xscf Firmware

    You can upgrade to XCP 1092 from XCP version 1050 or later. Refer to the SPARC Enterprise M3000/M4000/M5000/M8000/M9000 Servers XSCF User’s Guide for instructions. Resetting the XSCF Firmware After updating the XCP firmware to 1092, do not fail to reset the XSCF by using the rebootxscf(8) command.

  • Page 18: Limitations For Sparc64 Vii Processors

    Limitations for SPARC64 VII Processors Caution – You must complete the upgrades to the XCP firmware and to Solaris OS before inserting the CPU/memory board unit of SPARC 64 VII processors into the chassis. Notes on Active Directory While Active Directory is enabled, when you attempt to login to XSCF via the ■...

  • Page 19: Notes On Ntp Server

    Notes on NTP Server We recommend the domain to use the XSCF Unit as NTP server. In this case, pay ■ attention to the following points: XSCF must be connected to an external NTP server ■ When you connect one or more NTP servers in addition to XSCF, connect the ■...

  • Page 20: Notes On Xscf Web

    ● Change the clock source that the NTP server being set in XSCF refers to Use the showntp -l command and check the clock source of the NTP server which is set in XSCF. An NTP server which indicates the refid of LOCAL(0) in the output is referring to the local clock which has the address of "127.127.1.0,"...

  • Page 21: General Functionality Issues And Limitations

    When you moved the on-screen horizontal frame up or down to change the frame height, do not use the [Monitor Msg Show/Hide] button. To use XSCF Web on the SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 servers which are ■ installed the XCP 1080, disable the cache function of your browser. If you leave the browser cache function enabled, the old cached data might be displayed.
  • Page 22 The server hardware error signal (power fail, temperature error, and fan error) ■ (*ALARM) For 1027A-Z/X1027A-Z, PCIe Dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet Fiber XFP cards, these ■ limits apply: Do not use more than two cards per domain. ■ Do not use these cards in an External I/O Expansion Unit. ■...

  • Page 23: Information About Hardware

    Information About Hardware This section describes the special instructions and the issues about the SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 servers hardware. “Antistatic Precautions” on page 11 ■ “Notes on DVD Drive and Discs” on page 18 ■ “Notes on the Use of USB Memory” on page 18 ■...

  • Page 24: Method Of Removing Static Electricity

    Caution – Do not touch the CMU, IOU, or the dummy unit without wearing an antistatic wrist strap. Failure to do so might result in serious damage to operating domains. Method of Removing Static Electricity This section provides the information on the method of removing static electricity. 1.

  • Page 25: Removing Static Electricity On A Cmu And An Iou

    4. To mount a FRU, place it on the grounded antistatic conductive mat. With your bare hand wearing the antistatic wrist strap, touch the metallic FRU chassis for 5 or more seconds. When touching the FRU, take care not to damage the parts such as the connector on the edge of the unit.
  • Page 26 b. Touch the metallic chassis for 5 or more seconds with your bare hand wearing the antistatic wrist strap. (See FIGURE 1-2 FIGURE 1-3 You cannot remove static electricity by touching the label. Metallic Chassis (CMU) FIGURE 1-2 Touch for 5 or more seconds. Metallic Chassis (IOU) FIGURE 1-3 Touch for 5 or more seconds.
  • Page 27 c. Touch each of the designated points on the guide blocks for 5 or more seconds with your bare hand wearing the antistatic wrist strap. (See FIGURE 1-4 FIGURE 1-5 Guide Block (CMU) FIGURE 1-4 Guide block Touch for 5 or more seconds. Guide Block (IOU) FIGURE 1-5 Touch 5 or more seconds.

  • Page 28: Grounding Port Connection Locations

    Grounding Port Connection Locations This section provides the information of the grounding port connection locations of the M8000/M9000 servers. The grounding port can be used to connect the clip of the antistatic wrist strap and the antistatic conductive mat. M8000 Grounding Port Connection Locations for the Wrist Strap Clip and the FIGURE 1-6 Antistatic Conductive Mat (Front View) SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Product Notes for XCP Version 1092 •...
  • Page 29 M8000 Grounding Port Connection Locations for the Wrist Strap Clip and the FIGURE 1-7 Antistatic Conductive Mat (Rear View) M9000 Grounding Port Connection Locations for the Wrist Strap Clip and the FIGURE 1-8 Antistatic Conductive Mat (Front View) Information About Hardware...

  • Page 30: Notes On Dvd Drive And Discs

    See the "Notes on DVD Drives and Discs in SPARC Enterprise" on the website below before using the CD/DVD discs in the standard DVD drive mounted in this server. URL: http://primeserver.fujitsu.com/sparcenterprise/manual/ Notes on the Use of USB Memory To execute the dumpconfig(8), restoreconfig(8) or snapshot(8) command, if you specify USB memory as the destination to store data, prepare the USB memory as a medium in advance.

  • Page 31: Power Control And Operator Panel Mode Switch

    We do not provide guarantees to every USB memory from any manufacturers that currently on the market against its connectivity to XSCF and proper operation. Depending on the USB memory in use, defects such as the XSCF firmware error or reset may occur.

  • Page 32: Sun Crypto Accelerator 6000 Cards

    Sun Crypto Accelerator 6000 Cards If you are not using the correct version of the Sun Crypto Accelerator (SCA) 6000 card driver, hot-plug operations on SCA 6000 cards can cause SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 servers to panic or hang. Version 1.1 of the SCA6000 driver and firmware supports hot-plug operations after the required bootstrap firmware upgrade has been performed.
  • Page 33 Hardware Documentation Updates (Continued) TABLE 3 Title Page Number Update SPARC Enterprise 3-26 "Grounding for Three-phase Power Supply" in Section 3.3.5, M8000/M9000 Servers "Grounding" Site Planning Guide "This server allows the use of grounding wire with another grounding wire for shared grounding; however, the grounding methods may vary by the building where the system is installed.

  • Page 34: Updates Of The Sparc Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Site Planning Guide

    Updates of the SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Site Planning Guide The following information supersedes the information in the SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Site Planning Guide. Cooling (Air-Conditioning) Requirements lists the cooling and air-conditioning requirements for each system TABLE 3-4 component. Specifications (Cooling and Air-Conditioning Requirements) TABLE 3-4 Exhaust...

  • Page 35: Electrical Specification

    Electrical Specification Specifications (Single-Phase Power Requirements) TABLE 3-5 Power consumption Apparent power NAME [kW] [kVA] SPARC Enterprise M8000 server 3.88-10.49 4.11-11.12 SPARC Enterprise M9000 server (base cabinet) 6.20-19.87 6.58-21.07 SPARC Enterprise M9000 server 11.92-39.72 12.64-42.13 (base cabinet + expansion cabinet) *.

  • Page 36: Cpu Types And Server Maximum Power Consumption

    CPU Types and Server Maximum Power Consumption This section describes the CPU types and the maximum power consumption of the server. There are four types of CPU. The power specifications of the SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 servers vary depending on the CPU type and the system configurations.

  • Page 37: Updates Of The Sparc Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Overview Guide

    CPU Types and Power Specifications on the M9000 Server (Base Cabinet + Expansion Cabinet) TABLE 3-12 Power Frequency Consumption Apparent Power Heat dissipation (GHz) Number (KW) (KVA) (KJ/h) SPARC64 VI processor 2.28 36.11 38.30 129996 36.51 38.73 131436 SPARC64 VII 2.52 38.71 41.06...

  • Page 38: Cabinet Stabilization Measures

    Cabinet Stabilization Measures Vibration-proof bracket order number: CA06620-H901 By specifying the above, you can issue an order to get the following four kinds of parts. (You should order the bolt separately.) Fixing bracket: C230-4130-X514 (x4) ■ Bushing: C230-4080-X003 (x4) ■ Metal washer: F6-WB12-121 (x4) ■...
  • Page 39 Note – Consult with the company that constructed the building because the length depends on the structure of the building. Information About Hardware...

  • Page 40: Information About Software

    Information About Software This section describes the special instructions and the issues about the SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 servers software. “Active Directory and LDAP/SSL” on page 28 ■ “XCP Issues and Workarounds” on page 31 ■ “Solaris OS Issues and Workarounds” on page 50 ■...
  • Page 41 Active Directory and LDAP/SSL each provides both authentication of user credentials and authorization of the user access level to networked resources. They use authentication to verify the identity of users before they can access system resources, and to grant specific access privileges to users in order to control their rights to access networked resources.

  • Page 42: Configuring Xscf For Active Directory Support

    Note – If you are an Active Directory or LDAP/SSL user, do not upload a public key. If one has already been uploaded, use the following command to delete it: XSCF> setssh -c delpubkey -a -u proxyuser If you are an Active Directory or LDAP/SSL user, be sure to log in to the XSCF network through the SSH service by the authentication not with the user public key but with the password.

  • Page 43: Notes On User Account Name And Uid

    Notes on User Account Name and UID If the Service Processor is configured to use Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP), Active Directory, or LDAP/SSL for user account data, the user name and UID (if specified) must not already be in use locally or in LDAP, Active Directory, or LDAP/SSL.
  • Page 44 Known Issues and Workarounds in XCP 1092 (Continued) TABLE 4 Description Workaround RTIF1- When the server is being installed, and the Turn off the system AC power, then turn it on 071126-002 mainline switch is turned on for the first time, again.

  • Page 45: Xcp Issues Fixed In Xcp 1092

    Known Issues and Workarounds in XCP 1092 (Continued) TABLE 4 Description Workaround RTIF1- When you start up a domain from a disk that No workaround is available. 100331-002 is connected to the 8Gbps fibre channel card (SE0X7F21F, SE0X7F22F) and if it is unable to start the domain due to causes such as disk failure, an error log of "FRU: /UNSPECIFIED"...

  • Page 46: Xcp Issues Fixed In Releases Earlier Than Xcp 1092

    XCP Issues Fixed in XCP 1092 (Continued) TABLE 5 Description Workaround RTIF1- When you use the setnameserver(8) To delete all the DNS servers or the search 091109-003 command or the DNS setting of XSCF Web to paths which are same, specify just one register the DNS server or the search path, you corresponding address or domain name.
  • Page 47 XCP Issues Fixed in Releases Earlier Than XCP 1092 (Continued) TABLE 6 Description Workaround RTIF1- While XSCF is running, a process may go Check that XSCF is started. If there is XSCF 070418-009 down, a watchdog timeout may occur, or a unit which is not started, execute the hang-up may occur.
  • Page 48 XCP Issues Fixed in Releases Earlier Than XCP 1092 (Continued) TABLE 6 Description Workaround RTIF1- While XSCF is running, watchdog timeout Check that XSCF is started. If not started, stop 070528-002 may occur and XSCF may reboot. all the domains and then execute the system power off/on (AC OFF/ON).
  • Page 49 XCP Issues Fixed in Releases Earlier Than XCP 1092 (Continued) TABLE 6 Description Workaround RTIF1- On the XSCF Web, when you changed the Ignore the pop-up and close the screen. 070824-005 Refresh Interval value of the Monitor Message Frame, the invalid pop-up "Confirmation Domain mode"...
  • Page 50 XCP Issues Fixed in Releases Earlier Than XCP 1092 (Continued) TABLE 6 Description Workaround RTIF1- Time can't be synchronized with the NTP Check the stratum value of the NTP server. 070904-005 server. The stratum value of XSCF is "5." The NTP server which the XSCF refers to must be a server on which the stratum value is smaller than 5.
  • Page 51 XCP Issues Fixed in Releases Earlier Than XCP 1092 (Continued) TABLE 6 Description Workaround RTIF1- When you set the XSCF user account name to Use up to 31 characters to set the XSCF user 070914-006 the maximum 32 characters, you can log in, account name.
  • Page 52 XCP Issues Fixed in Releases Earlier Than XCP 1092 (Continued) TABLE 6 Description Workaround RTIF1- On the XSCF Web, on the Audit-Properties Set the correct user name or execute the Cancel 070914-013 screen, when you execute the Add Policy button to close the pop-up screen. button, the Set User Policy appears as a pop- up.
  • Page 53 XCP Issues Fixed in Releases Earlier Than XCP 1092 (Continued) TABLE 6 Description Workaround RTIF1- The CLI 'showldap -c' (which displays Use the same user account for all LDAP 070914-019 current LDAP certificates) will show proper display or configuration operations, for both data only when used with the same user CLI and XSCF Web.
  • Page 54 XCP Issues Fixed in Releases Earlier Than XCP 1092 (Continued) TABLE 6 Description Workaround RTIF1- The snmp daemon might quit. To restart the snmp daemon, issue the 071102-002 command setsnmp enable. RTIF1- Using the XSCF Web, when you selected COD, Use showcodusage(8) command to display 071116-003 codusage details cannot be displayed correctly.
  • Page 55 XCP Issues Fixed in Releases Earlier Than XCP 1092 (Continued) TABLE 6 Description Workaround RTIF1- The following messages are displayed and you Confirm the OpenBoot PROM environment 071129-004 might not boot Solaris OS: variable. If the variable has errors, set the variable again.
  • Page 56 XCP Issues Fixed in Releases Earlier Than XCP 1092 (Continued) TABLE 6 Description Workaround RTIF1- When you set XSCF as the NTP server of the Perform either one of the following 080313-001 domain, following message may appear on the workarounds depending on the mode which domain console at the domain start and you has been set in the xntpd of the domain.
  • Page 57 XCP Issues Fixed in Releases Earlier Than XCP 1092 (Continued) TABLE 6 Description Workaround RTIF1- Following a dynamic reconfiguration The MSG-ID assigned to the error displayed 080404-001 operation using the XSCF commands and the actual behavior may not be consistent, deleteboard(8) and addboard(8), you might and reset or degradation may not occur.
  • Page 58 XCP Issues Fixed in Releases Earlier Than XCP 1092 (Continued) TABLE 6 Description Workaround RTIF1- The SNMP-trap not notified in the event that No workaround is available. 080620-001 the power cable of the server got unplugged accidentally. RTIF1- The initial value that set with the In the OpenBoot PROM prompt (ok>), execute 080725-003 setdomparam set-defaults option differs...
  • Page 59 XCP Issues Fixed in Releases Earlier Than XCP 1092 (Continued) TABLE 6 Description Workaround RTIF1- The password(8) command indicates that the No workaround is available. 081006-007 [user] operand is optional but will fail if a Specify the user operand to execute the [user] operand is not included when other password(8) command when you specify options are specified.
  • Page 60 XCP Issues Fixed in Releases Earlier Than XCP 1092 (Continued) TABLE 6 Description Workaround RTIF1- In the dual power feed system, when the You need to remove and insert the power 090108-002 power failure and the power recovery cable. occurred repeatedly on one line, all domains will be forcibly powered off.
  • Page 61 XCP Issues Fixed in Releases Earlier Than XCP 1092 (Continued) TABLE 6 Description Workaround RTIF1- After the XSCF reset or switching, you cannot No workaround is available. 090427-002 login to XSCF using the LDAP server. Log in to active XSCF with initial account and execute the following command to re-import the certificate chain.

  • Page 62: Solaris Os Issues And Workarounds

    Solaris OS Issues and Workarounds This section contains information about Solaris OS issues. TABLE 7 TABLE 8 TABLE 9 , and list issues you might encounter, depending upon TABLE 10 TABLE 11 TABLE 12 which Solaris OS release you are using. Solaris Issues and Workarounds for All Supported Releases lists Solaris OS issues that you might encounter in any supported release of...
  • Page 63 Solaris OS Issues and Workarounds for All Supported Releases (Continued) TABLE 7 CR ID Description Workaround 6466617 Performing a hot plug operation with the PCI- Pause a few seconds between the issue of each Express slot too quickly interrupts a PCI leaf cfgadm -c command.
  • Page 64 Solaris OS Issues and Workarounds for All Supported Releases (Continued) TABLE 7 CR ID Description Workaround 6522017 DR and ZFS may not be used in the same Reduce the amount of kernel memory that ZFS domain. can allocate by setting the zfs_arc_max parameter in the /etc/system file.
  • Page 65 Solaris OS Issues and Workarounds for All Supported Releases (Continued) TABLE 7 CR ID Description Workaround 6589644 After added the system board by DR, when the The console can be recovered by pressing switching occurred on the redundant XSCF Ctrl-q (the "Ctrl" key and the "q" key). Units, the domain console may hang up.

  • Page 66: Solaris Os Issues Fixed In Solaris 10 10/09

    Solaris OS Issues and Workarounds for All Supported Releases (Continued) TABLE 7 CR ID Description Workaround 6668237 After DIMMs are replaced the corresponding This has been fixed in patch 143527-01. DIMM faults are not cleared on the domain. [Workaround] Use the following commands: # fmadm repair fmri|uuid # fmadm rotate 6745410...
  • Page 67 Solaris OS Issues Fixed in Solaris 10 10/09 (Continued) TABLE 8 CR ID Description Workaround 6724307 Scheduler decisions systems are occasionally This has been fixed in patch 141414-01. unbalanced. Sometimes two threads will be on one core [Workaround] (causing both to run at about half speed) while Use processor sets to prevent uneven threads another core is idle.

  • Page 68: Solaris Os Issues Fixed In Solaris 10 5/09

    Solaris OS Issues Fixed in Solaris 10 5/09 lists issues that have been fixed in Solaris 10 5/09 OS. You might encounter TABLE 9 them in supported releases earlier than Solaris 10 5/09. Solaris OS Issues Fixed in Solaris 10 5/09 TABLE 9 CR ID Description...

  • Page 69: Solaris Os Issues Fixed In Solaris 10 10/08

    Solaris OS Issues Fixed in Solaris 10 10/08 lists issues that have been fixed in Solaris 10 10/08 OS. You might TABLE 10 encounter them in supported releases earlier than Solaris 10 10/08. Solaris OS Issues Fixed in Solaris 10 10/08 TABLE 10 CR ID Description...
  • Page 70 Solaris OS Issues Fixed in Solaris 10 10/08 (Continued) TABLE 10 CR ID Description Workaround 6614737 The DR deleteboard(8) and moveboard(8) For Solaris 10 5/08 or earlier, this has been in operations might hang if any of the following patch 137111-01. conditions exist: •...
  • Page 71 Solaris OS Issues Fixed in Solaris 10 10/08 (Continued) TABLE 10 CR ID Description Workaround 6660197 DR might cause the domain to hang if either of This has been fixed in patch 138397-01. the following conditions exist: • A domain contains 256 or more CPUs. [Workaround] •...

  • Page 72: Solaris Os Issues Fixed In Solaris 10 5/08

    Solaris OS Issues Fixed in Solaris 10 5/08 lists issues that have been fixed in Solaris 10 5/08 OS. You might encounter TABLE 11 them in supported releases earlier than Solaris 10 5/08. Solaris OS Issues Fixed in Solaris 10 5/08 TABLE 11 CR ID Description...
  • Page 73 Solaris OS Issues Fixed in Solaris 10 5/08 (Continued) TABLE 11 CR ID Description Workaround 6522433 After the CPU hardware error occurred, the For Solaris 10 8/07 or earlier, this has been fmdump(1M) command on the domain may fixed in patch 127127-11. display an incorrect faulty component.
  • Page 74 Solaris OS Issues Fixed in Solaris 10 5/08 (Continued) TABLE 11 CR ID Description Workaround 6545685 If the following message displayed on the OS For Solaris 10 8/07 or earlier, this has been console, memory degradation or XSB fixed in patch 127111-08. deconfiguration may occur in the subsequent reboot.
  • Page 75 Solaris OS Issues Fixed in Solaris 10 5/08 (Continued) TABLE 11 CR ID Description Workaround 6564934 Performing a DR deleteboard(8) operation For Solaris 10 8/07, this has been fixed in on a board which includes Permanent Memory patch 127741-01. when using the following network cards results in broken connections: [Workaround] •...

  • Page 76: Solaris Os Issues Fixed In Solaris 10 8/07

    Solaris OS Issues Fixed in Solaris 10 8/07 lists issues that have been fixed in Solaris 10 8/07 OS. You might encounter TABLE 12 them in supported releases earlier than Solaris 10 8/07. Caution – CR ID #6534471: Improper handling of large page in kernel memory may cause random panics.
  • Page 77 Solaris OS Issues Fixed in Solaris 10 8/07 (Continued) TABLE 12 CR ID Description Workaround 6496337 The "cpumem-diagnosis" module may fail to For Solaris 10 11/06, this has been fixed in load after uncorrectable error(UE) panic. patch 125369-05. Systems will function correctly but events normally automatically diagnosed by FMA [Workaround] using this module will require manual...
  • Page 78 Solaris OS Issues Fixed in Solaris 10 8/07 (Continued) TABLE 12 CR ID Description Workaround 6502204 Unexpected error messages may be displayed For Solaris 10 11/06, this has been fixed in on console on booting after CPU UE panic. patch 125369-05. Example: [Workaround] SUNW-MSG-ID: FMD-8000-11, TYPE:...
  • Page 79 Solaris OS Issues Fixed in Solaris 10 8/07 (Continued) TABLE 12 CR ID Description Workaround 6520990 Domain may cause a panic when For Solaris 10 11/06, this has been fixed in deleteboard(8) command for kernel board patch 120011-08. by using Dynamic Reconfiguration (DR). [Workaround] To mask this error, add the following entry to the /etc/system file.
  • Page 80 Solaris OS Issues Fixed in Solaris 10 8/07 (Continued) TABLE 12 CR ID Description Workaround 6539909 Under Solaris 10 11/06, do not use the Use an alternate type of network card or following I/O cards for network access when onboard network device to install the Solaris you are using the boot net install OS via the network.

  • Page 81: Software Documentation Updates

    Software Documentation Updates This section contains late-breaking software information that became known after the documentation set was published and corrections in the SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 servers software documentation. The corrections for SPARC Enterprise M3000/M4000/M5000/M8000/M9000 Servers XSCF Reference Manual, if not otherwise specified, also apply to the man pages which XSCF provides.
  • Page 82 Software Documentation Updates (Continued) TABLE 13 Title Page Number Update SPARC Enterprise The following description will be added in EXTENDED sethttps(8) M3000/M4000/M5000/ command DESCRIPTION: M8000/M9000 Servers The size of the file to be generated by sethttps(8) grows with XSCF Reference Manual total character count typed in the operands of configuring the self-certification authority and creating a self-signed web server certificate, and creating a CSR.
  • Page 83 Software Documentation Updates (Continued) TABLE 13 Title Page Number Update SPARC Enterprise • The following description will be added in OPTIONS: setroute(8) M3000/M4000/M5000/ command You cannot specify the loopback address (127.0.0.0/8), the M8000/M9000 Servers network address, or a broadcast address. XSCF Reference Manual •...
  • Page 84 Software Documentation Updates (Continued) TABLE 13 Title Page Number Update SPARC Enterprise The description of this feature, described in “Active Directory M3000/M4000/M5000/ and LDAP/SSL” on page 28, has not yet been added. M8000/M9000 Servers XSCF User’s Guide 8-19 8.1.10, two sections, "Confirming That the XSCF Firmware Is Updated When the XSCF Unit Is Replaced (in a System With a Single XSCF Unit or Both Replacement in a System With Redundant XSCF Units)"...

  • Page 85: Identifying Degraded Memory In A System

    Identifying Degraded Memory in a System 1. Log in to XSCF. 2. Type the following command: XSCF> showstatus The following example identifies that DIMM number 00A on CMU#3 has degraded memory. XSCF> showstatus CMU#3 Status:Normal; MEM#00A Status:Degraded; Identifying Different Memory Sizes in a System Board To identify if the domain contains system boards with different memory sizes, you can use either of the following commands to display the list of memory sizes:...

  • Page 86: Using The Prtdiag Command To Identify Memory Size

    2. Type the following command: XSCF> showdevices -d domain_id The following example displays 00-0 has 64GB of memory while the other system boards have 16GB. XSCF> showdevices -d 1 Memory: ------- board perm base domain target deleted remaining DID XSB mem MB mem MB address...

  • Page 87: Identifying Permanent Memory In A Target Board

    Identifying Permanent Memory in a Target Board 1. Log in to XSCF. 2. Execute the following command: XSCF> showdevices -d domain_id The following example shows a display of the showdevices -d command where 0 is the domain_id. XSCF> showdevices -d 0 Memory: ------- board...
  • Page 88 SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Product Notes for XCP Version 1092 • April 2010...

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