Sun Microsystems X4140, X4240, X4440 manual Troubleshooting Dimm Problems

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3.BIOS reports this event in the service processor’s system event log (SEL) as shown in the sample IPMItool output below:

#ipmitool -H 10.6.77.249 -U root -P changeme -I lanplus sel list

8 09/25/2007 03:22:03 System Boot Initiated #0x02 Initiated by warm reset Asserted

9 09/25/2007 03:22:03 Processor #0x04 Presence detected Asserted a 09/25/2007 03:22:03 OEM #0x12 Asserted

b 09/25/2007 03:22:03 System Event #0x12 Undetermined system hardware failure Asserted

c OEM record e0 00000002000000000029000002 d OEM record e0 00000004000000000000b00006 e OEM record e0 00000048000000000011110322 f OEM record e0 00000058000000000000030000 10 OEM record e0 000100440000000000fefff000 11 OEM record e0 00010048000000000000ff3efa 12 OEM record e0 10ab0000000010000006040012 13 OEM record e0 10ab0000001111002011110020 14 OEM record e0 0018304c00f200002000020c0f 15 OEM record e0 0019304c00f200004000020c0f 16 OEM record e0 001a304c00f45aa10015080a13 17 OEM record e0 001a3054000000000320004880 18 OEM record e0 001b304c00f200001000020c0f 19 OEM record e0 80000002000000000029000002 1a OEM record e0 80000004000000000000b00006 1b OEM record e0 80000048000000000011110322 1c OEM record e0 80000058000000000000030000 1d OEM record e0 800100440000000000fefff000 1e OEM record e0 80010048000000000000ff3efa

1f 09/25/2007 03:22:06 System Boot Initiated #0x03 Initiated by warm reset Asserted

20 09/25/2007 03:22:06 Processor #0x04 Presence detected Asserted 21 09/25/2007 03:22:15 System Firmware Progress #0x01 Memory

initialization Asserted

22 09/25/2007 03:22:16 Memory Uncorrectable ECC Asserted CPU 2 DIMM 0 23 09/25/2007 03:22:16 Memory Uncorrectable ECC Asserted CPU 2 DIMM 1 24 09/25/2007 03:22:16 Memory Memory Device Disabled Asserted CPU

2 DIMM 0

25 09/25/2007 03:22:16 Memory Memory Device Disabled Asserted CPU 2 DIMM 1

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Contents Sun Fire X4140, X4240, Servers Diagnostics Guide Please Recycle Contents Event Logs and Post Codes Status Indicator LEDsError Handling Index Page Before You Read This Document PrefaceRelated Documentation Web Sites Typographic ConventionsThird-PartySun Welcomes Your Comments Initial Inspection of the Server Service Troubleshooting FlowchartCollect information about the following items Gathering Service InformationDocument the server settings before you make any changes Externally Inspecting the Server Troubleshooting Power ProblemsSystem Inspection 1X4140 Server Front Panel Internally Inspecting the ServerLocate Button/LED Power Button Page Running SunVTS Diagnostic Tests Using SunVTS Diagnostic SoftwareSunVTS Documentation Diagnosing Server Problems With the Bootable Diagnostics CDUsing the Bootable Diagnostics CD Close the Log file window The window is closed Click the Log buttonDimm Population Rules Troubleshooting Dimm ProblemsUncorrectable Dimm Errors Dimm Replacement PolicyHow Dimm Errors Are Handled by the System Troubleshooting Dimm Problems 1Lines in Ipmi Output Correctable Dimm ErrorsDimm Fault LEDs Bios Dimm Error MessagesPage 1DIMMs and LEDs on Motherboard 2DIMMs and LEDs on Mezzanine Board Isolating and Correcting Dimm ECC ErrorsReconnect AC power cords to the server Page Viewing Event Logs Event Logs and Post CodesESC Advanced Menu Event Logging Details screen is displayed ESC How Bios Post Memory Testing Works Power-On Self-Test PostRedirecting Console Output Appendix a Event Logs and Post Codes Changing Post Options Select BootBoot Settings Configuration screen is displayed Select Boot Settings ConfigurationPage Post Codes Post Codes Primary I/O port Post Code CheckpointsPost Code Checkpoints Initialize Int-13 and prepare for IPL detection Save system context for Acpi External Status Indicator LEDs Status Indicator LEDsBack Panel LEDs Front Panel LEDsHard Drive LEDs Internal Status Indicator LEDsFigure B-4DIMMs and LEDs on Motherboard Figure B-5DIMMs and LEDs on Mezzanine Board Page P E N D I X C Making a Serial Connection to the SP To start the serial console, type the following commandsFrom the System Monitoring tab, select Event Logs Viewing Ilom SP Event LogsFigure C-1System Event Logs Table C-1Event Log Fields Interpreting Event Log Time StampsViewing Replaceable Component Information Figure C-2Replaceable Component Information From the System Information tab, select ComponentsViewing Sensors Figure C-3Sensor Readings Figure C-4Sensor Details Handling of Uncorrectable Errors Error HandlingIpmitool sel list Figure D-1DMI Log Screen, Uncorrectable Error Handling of Correctable Errors Appendix D Error Handling Page Handling of Parity Errors Perr NMI Event Handling of System Errors Serr PCI Serr Handling Mismatching Processors Hardware Error Handling Summary Hardware Error Handling SummarySP SEL PCI Serr SP SEL Page Index BiosPost

X4140, X4440, X4240 specifications

Sun Microsystems was a prominent player in the computing industry, known for its innovative and powerful server systems. Among its notable offerings were the Sun Fire X4240, X4440, and X4140 servers, which made significant inroads in the market for high-performance computing solutions.

The Sun Fire X4240 server was designed to meet the demands of data-intensive applications. It offered impressive scalability, supporting up to 64 GB of DDR2 memory across its eight memory slots. This server utilized AMD Opteron processors, which provided excellent performance thanks to their multi-core architecture. The X4240 also featured a flexible I/O architecture, allowing for various configurations tailored to specific workload requirements.

Next in line was the Sun Fire X4440, which expanded on the capabilities of the X4240. This server was particularly valuable for virtualization and consolidation tasks. It featured up to 128 GB of memory and supported more CPU options, with dual- and quad-core Opteron processors available. The X4440 also included a high-density design that enabled increased storage capacity, accommodating up to 12 SFF drives. This made it ideal for databases and enterprise applications needing fast access to large volumes of data.

Finally, the Sun Fire X4140 brought a balance of performance and efficiency. Like its counterparts, it supported AMD's Opteron processors, delivering robust processing power. The X4140 was designed for environments where space and power efficiency were critical. It was notable for its compact form factor, which allowed organizations to pack more servers into less physical space without sacrificing performance. The server architecture included advanced thermal management technologies, ensuring optimal airflow and cooling, which contributed to reliability in demanding environments.

In terms of connectivity, all three servers featured multiple Gigabit Ethernet ports, offering redundant network connectivity essential for enterprise-level applications. The integrated management interfaces simplified server monitoring and maintenance, ensuring that IT administrators could efficiently manage their resources.

In summary, the Sun Fire X4240, X4440, and X4140 were pivotal servers from Sun Microsystems that provided robust performance, scalability, and efficiency. Their features made them suitable for a variety of workloads, from virtualization to data management, cementing their place in the server market during their era.
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