X8-8 Documentation

TOI for Service

Mark McGothigan
Senior Writer
February 26, 2019

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Program Agenda
1 Customer Documentation:
-- Oracle Servers X8-8 Documentation
-- Component Documentation
-- Server-Related Documentation
-- Oracle ILOM Documentation
-- Oracle HMP Documentation
2 CRU and FRU Removal/Replacement Procedures

3 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

4 Server IPB

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Oracle Server X8-8 Documentation
Online Docs at RR – X8-8: https://www.oracle.com/goto/X8-8/docs
Preliminary Review Docs – Publications BeeHive Workspace Go to: X8-8 Document Reviews
Document Description
Product Notes Late-breaking information and workarounds for known issues
Start Here Printed doc ships with server; points to online docs
CPU Modules Upgrade Guide Upgrade single 4-socket server to dual 4-socket or single 8-socket server
Installation Guide Site planning, rack mount the server, feature description, how to
download the latest software and firmware
Service Manual Remove and replace CRUs /FRUs, IPB, identify cables and part numbers
OS Installation Guide Install and configure a specific operating system or virtualization
technology - includes installation information for: Oracle Solaris, Oracle
Linux, Oracle VM, Windows, VMware ESXi
Security Guide Security best practices when using the server
Safety and Compliance Guide Multilingual safety and compliance information
Third Party License and Notices Legal notices for Oracle and third-party technology used in the server

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Oracle Server X8-8 Component Documentation
Online Docs (Docs will be available at platform release)
Document Description
Oracle Storage 12 Gb SAS PCIe RAID HBA, Internal: Review specs, install and configure the Vail HBA
16 Port and 2 GB Memory Installation Guide (Vail) https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E87591_01/index.html
Oracle Storage Dual-Port 32 Gb Fibre Review specs, install and configure “Narvi-E” HBA
Channel PCIe Low Profile HBA, Emulex, https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E87344_01/index.html
Installation Guide (Narvi-E)
Oracle Storage Dual-Port 32 Gb Fibre Review specs, install and configure Narvi-Q HBA
Channel PCIe Low Profile HBA, QLogic, https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E87339_01/index.html
Installation Guide (Narvi-Q)
Oracle Flash Accelerator F640 PCIe Card User’s Review specs, install and configure Aura 7 and Aura 8 AIC
Guide (Aura 7) https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E87231_01/index.html
Oracle Dual Port 25 Gb Ethernet Adapter User’s Review specs, install, and configure Whitney+ Ethernet adapter
Guide (Whitney +) https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E87266_01/index.html

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Oracle Server X8-8 Related Documentation
Online Docs (Docs will be available at platform release)
Document Description
Oracle X8 Series Servers Administration Work with Oracle ILOM, Oracle HMP, and BIOS
Guide https://www.oracle.com/goto/x86AdminDiag/docs
Oracle X86 Servers Diagnostics and Use ILOM, BIOS, UEFI Diagnostics, Oracle VTS, OS’es, and other utilities to
Troubleshooting Guide for Servers diagnose system problems
With ILOM 4.0 https://www.oracle.com/goto/x86AdminDiag/docs
Oracle Solaris 11.4 Information Library Install, update, and administer Oracle Solaris 11.4
https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E53394_01/index.html
Oracle Linux 7 Information Library Install, update, and administer Oracle Linux 7
https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E52668_01/index.html
Oracle VM 3.4 Information Library Install, update, and administer Oracle VM 3.4
https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E64076_01/index.html
Oracle VTS 7.0 Software User’s Guide Test and validate hardware
https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E19719-01/index.html

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Oracle ILOM 4.0 Documentation
Online Docs – https://www.oracle.com/goto/ilom/docs (Docs will be available at platform release)
Document
Feature Updates and Release Notes
Getting Started Guide
Quick Reference for CLI Commands
User’s Guide for System Monitoring and
Diagnostics
Administrator’s Guide for Configuration
and Maintenance
Protocol Management Reference
Security Guide
REST API User’s Guide and Security
Reference
Licensing Information User Manual
Description
Late-breaking information and workarounds for known issues
Initial procedures to get Oracle ILOM up and running
Quick reference for Oracle ILOM CLI commands
Log in, collect system info, monitor health status, monitor power usage,
troubleshoot devices, use fault mgt shell
Set up mgt connection, maintain user accounts, modify default settings,
redirect host server, use remote console, set alerts, set power policies
Manage remote hardware using SNMP and IPMI
Security best practices when using Oracle ILOM
Access and use the ILOM 4.0 Web Services REST API
Legal notices for Oracle and third-party technology used in Oracle ILOM
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Oracle Hardware Management Pack
for MOS Documentation
Online Docs – https://www.oracle.com/goto/ohmp/docs (Docs will be available at platform release)
Document
Release Notes
Installation Guide
Server Management Agents User’s Guide
Linux FMA Software User’s Guide
Server CLI Tools User’s Guide
HMP CLI Quick Reference
Security Guide
Licensing Information User Manual
Description
Late-breaking information and workarounds for known issues
Install and configure Oracle HMP
Install and configure Oracle Server Management Agents to monitor the
server
Manage server faults from the host OS using Linux FMA software
Use Oracle Server CLI tools to configure the server
Quick reference to Oracle HMP CLI commands
Review security best practices when using Oracle HMP
Legal notices for Oracle and third-party technology used in Oracle HMP
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Oracle Hardware Management Pack
for Solaris 11.4 Documentation
Online Docs – https://www.oracle.com/goto/ohmp/docs (Docs will be available at platform release)

Document Description
Release Notes Late-breaking information and workarounds for known issues
Installation Guide Install and configure Oracle HMP
Server Management Agents User’s Guide Install and configure Oracle Server Management Agents to monitor the
server
Server CLI Tools User’s Guide Use Oracle Server CLI tools to configure the server
Security Guide Review security best practices when using Oracle HMP
Licensing Information User Manual Legal notices for Oracle and third-party technology used in Oracle HMP

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Where to Find Information About…
CRU and FRU Removal/Replacement Procedures – X8-8 Service Manuals
Component Component Component

CRU replacement procedures: CRU replacement procedures: FRU replacement procedures:

• DDR4 Memory (in CMOD)
• Battery (in SMOD)
• Storage drives (in SMOD)
• Fan modules (FM0-7)
• Fan frames
• PCIe cards • CPU modules (CMODs)
• Dual PCIe carriers • Processor and heatsink (in CMOD)
• Power supplies (PS0-3) • System modules (SMODs)
• Energy storage module (ESM) • Storage drive backplane (in SMOD)
(in SMOD) • SAS cable (in SMOD)
• Energy storage module • Internal HBA card (in SMOD)
extension cable (in SMOD) • Internal USB flash drive
• Front indicator module (FIM)
• Midplane assembly

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Where to Find Information About…
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

Feature Look in This Document

Collect system information and monitor system health • x86 Servers Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide
• Oracle ILOM User’s Guide
Collect troubleshooting output • X8-8 Service Manual
• x86 Servers Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide
Analyze boot process and LED sequence and states • X8-8 Service Manual
• x86 Servers Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide
Find LED states and descriptions: • X8-8 Service Manual
• Front panel
• Back panel
• SMOD
• CMOD
• CMOD Motherboard components

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Where to find Information About…
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Feature Look in This Document
Rackmount server in Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 • X8-8 Installation Guide
Upgrade 4-socket server • CMOD Upgrade Guide
• X8-8 Service Manual
Control and reset power • X8-8 Service Manual
• X8-8 Installation Guide
Configure SP ILOM settings • X8 Series Servers Administration Guide
• Oracle ILOM Getting Started Guide
Check component status using ILOM • x86 Servers Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide
• Oracle ILOM User’s Guide
Collect data using ILOM Snapshot utility • x86 Servers Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide
• Oracle ILOM User’s Guide
Run hwdiag in new ILOM Diag shell • x86 Servers Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide
Identify and clear component faults using ILOM • x86 Servers Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide
• Oracle ILOM User’s Guide
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Where to find Information About...
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Feature Look in This Document

Monitor power consumption • X8 Series Servers Administration Guide

• Oracle ILOM Administrator’s Guide for Configuration and
Maintenance
Resolve Oracle ILOM access to serial console • X8-8 Installation Guide
Manage hardware faults using Oracle ILOM Fault • Oracle ILOM User’s Guide
Management Shell
Recover SP firmware image • x86 Servers Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide
• Oracle ILOM Administrator’s Guide for Configuration and
Maintenance
Backup, restore, or reset firmware configurations • X8 Series Servers Administration Guide
Download and update system firmware and software • X8-8 Installation Guide
• X8 Series Servers Administration Guide
Access Oracle ILOM root account • Oracle ILOM User’s Guide

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Where to find Information About…
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Feature Look in This Document

Troubleshoot system status using OS • x86 Servers Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide
View and modify boot properties • X8-8 Series Servers Administration Guide
Find physical and logical naming for Ethernet interfaces • X8-8 Service Manual
Use Oracle VTS to exercise and stress test system • x86 Servers Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide
• Oracle VTS documentation
Configure NIC teaming for fault tolerance/load balancing • x86 Servers Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide
Run UEFI diagnostics to test CMOD motherboard, drives, • x86 Servers Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide
ports, slots, etc.
Troubleshoot system cooling issues • X8-8 Service Manual
Troubleshoot power issues • X8-8 Service Manual
Determine supported PCIe cards • X8-8 Product Notes
Determine supported OS’s • X8-8 Product Notes

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Where to find Information About…
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

Feature Look in This Document

Diagnostic tools:

• ILOM fault management shell • Oracle ILOM Administrator’s Guide for Configurations and Maintenance
• hwdiag utility and ILOM Diag shell • Oracle x86 Servers Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide
• LED indicators • X8-8 Service Manual
• UEFI Diagnostics • Oracle x86 Servers Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide
• Solaris commands • Solaris OS documentation
• Linux commands • Linux OS documentation
• Oracle VTS • Oracle VTS Software User’s Guide; x86 Servers Diagnostics and
Troubleshooting Guide

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Product Notes
Find This Information

• Important operating notes • Supported PCIe cards

• Bug descriptions and workarounds • Critical Patch Update information
• Supported software release • Documentation errata
• Latest BIOS and ILOM versions • Product accessibility information
• Supported operating systems • Known Issues

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 •
Oracle Server X8-8 IPB •
1 Storage drives (8)

2 System Module 0 (SMOD0)

Illustrated Parts Breakdown • 3 System Module 1 (SMOD1)

• 4 Dual PCIe Card Carrier (DPCC)

• 5 PCIe Cards

• 6 AC Power Block

• 7 Top Cover

• 8 Midplane Assembly

• 9 Processor (CPU)

• 10 Memory (DIMMs)

• 11 Fan Frame

• 12 Fan Module (8)

• 13 CPU Module (CMOD)

• 14 Chassis

• 15 Front Indicator Module (FIM)

• 16 Power Supply (PS)

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