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Solution Type FAB (standard) Sure Solution 1000149.1 : Minimum ILOM revision required to support new DIMMs on Sun Blade X8420.
PreviouslyPublishedAs 200197 Product Sun Blade X8420 Server Module Bug Id <SUNBUG: 6530544>, <SUNBUG: 6553295> Date of Resolved Release 19-JUN-2007 Part
Impact To support new DIMMs being released, a new BIOS is required on the X8420 blade. The new DIMMs will function with an older BIOS however to provide optimal memory timing performance and reliability the BIOS should be upgraded. Upgrading to ILOM 1.1.12 or later will upgrade the BIOS to the required revision. Contributing Factors Affected Systems: Sun Blade X8420 Server Module Affected Xoptions: X-Option Description X5064A-Z 602-3715 Sun Blade X8420 Server Module (Opteron 8216) X5065A-Z 602-3716 Sun Blade X8420 Server Module (Opteron 8218) X5066A-Z 602-3300 Sun Blade X8420 Server Module (Opteron 8220) X5067A-Z 594-4618 Sun Blade X8420 Server Module (Opteron 8218 HE) X5094A-Z 371-2354 Samsung 2GB - M393T5750EZA-CE6 X5095A-Z 371-2355 Samsung 4GB - M393T5160CZA-CE6 -or- Micron 4GB - MT36HTF51272PY-667E1 Symptoms There are no customer visible symptoms when an older BIOS is used with these DIMMs. Customer should ensure they have the newer BIOS prior to installing new DIMMs or replacing DIMMs on Sun Blade X8420 Server Modules. Root Cause New DIMM types released by DIMM vendors require new timing settings set by BIOS to operate optimally. Resolution Upgrade ILOM on Sun Blade x8420 Blade to ILOM 1.1.12 or later, prior to installing new DIMMs or replacing failed DIMMs. ILOM 1.1.12 is contained in Sun Blade 8000 System Supplemental 1.2.2 release available from the Sun Download Center: http://www.sun.com/servers/blades/8000/downloads.jsp Identification of Affected Parts (how to): For new DIMM installations or DIMM CRU replacements, it is recommended to visually inspect the vendor part number on the new DIMM labels, comparing to the last number/letter string in the list above, and upgrading ILOM prior to installing the new DIMMs. On systems with DIMMs already installed, they can be identified via the web GUI (Components tab, then click on the /SYS/Px/Dx link), CLI and 'ipmitool fru list'. Output from CLI... -> show /SYS/P2/D0 /SYS/P2/D0 Targets: SERVICE Properties: type = DIMM product_name = 4096MB DDR-II 666 (PC2-5300) ADDRESS/COMMAND PARITY & DATA ECC product_manufacturer = MICRON TECHNOLOGY product_version = 0100 product_part_number = 36HTF51272PY-667E1 <<<<< Output from ipmitool fru list... FRU Device Description : /P1/D0 (ID 11) Product Manufacturer : SAMSUNG Product Name : 2048MB DDR-II 666 (PC2-5300) ADDRESS/COMMAND PARITY & DATA ECC Product Part Number : M3 93T5750EZA-CE6 <<<<< Product Version : 4145 If the 'Product Part Number' of the DIMM matches the Affected Part then the ILOM should be upgraded to 1.1.12 or later. This contains BIOS 0ABJL035. The ILOM revision can be checked via the CLI, with the version command, and via the web GUI using the 'System Information' tab. -> version SP firmware 1.1.12 SP firmware build number: 19265 SP firmware date: Wed May 23 09:39:24 EDT 2007 SP filesystem version: 0.1.14 -> show /SYS/BIOS /SYS/BIOS Targets: Properties: type = BIOS FRU product_name = SYSTEM BIOS product_manufacturer = AMERICAN MEGATRENDS product_version = 0ABJL035 <<<<< product_part_number = AMIBIOS8 product_serial_number = (none)
Modification History Date: 25-JUN-2007
Previously Published As 102974 Internal Comments Related Information
Internal Contributor/submitter Andy.Lewis@Sun.COM, Oliver.Sharwood@Sun.COM Internal Eng Business Unit Group KE Authors Internal Eng Responsible Engineer Stanley.Yap@Sun.COM Internal Services Knowledge Engineer Joe.Davis@Sun.COM Internal Resolution Patches ILOM 1.1.12 in Supplemental 1.2.2 or later Internal Kasp FAB Legacy ID 102974 Internal Sun Alert & FAB Admin Info Critical Category: Significant Change Date: 2007-06-21 Avoidance: Firmware Responsible Manager: Michael.Shea@Sun.COM Original Admin Info: WF - received submission and began FAB draft. - Joe 6/19/07 WF - sending to Ext Rvw. - Joe 6/19/07 WF - sending to Publish. - Joe 6/21/07 WF - moved affected Xoptions to Contributing Factors to aid in the IBIS migration. - Joe 6/25/07 Internal SA-FAB Eng Submission Field Action Bulletin (FAB) BLANK Submittal Template For Preliminary, Non-Hardware and Hardware FABs -- After following instructions for drafting a Field Action Bulletin, send this ASCII Text filled-in template to: FAB_Submit@sun.com The email Subject line should be similar to the following: Draft Field Action Bulletin / Synopsis ... --------------------------------------------------------------- Synopsis: Minimum ILOM revision required to support new DIMMs on Sun Blade X8420 Avoidance: [ ] Binary [ ] T-Patch [ ] Patch [X] Firmware [ ] Hardware [ ] Upgrade [ ] Workaround [ ] Reconfiguration [ ] Service Procedure [ ] None [ ] Hardware Replacement (Must follow SMI FCO Process) * * Note:Please follow the below link for details on how to submit an FCO; http://sunwebcollab.central.sun.com/gm/folder-1.11.811470 Implementation: [X] Reactive (Upon Failure) [ ] Controlled Proactive (H/W FABs require Customer List and Customer Letter) [ ] Mandatory (Requires Customer List and Customer Letter) Product: (Mktg Part Number / Description) Sun Blade X8420 Server Module (Opteron 8216) Sun Blade X8420 Server Module (Opteron 8218) Sun Blade X8420 Server Module (Opteron 8220) Sun Blade X8420 Server Module (Opteron 8218 HE) Affected X-Options: (Xoption Part Number / Description) X5064A-Z 602-3715 Sun Blade X8420 Server Module (Opteron 8216) X5065A-Z 602-3716 Sun Blade X8420 Server Module (Opteron 8218) X5066A-Z 602-3300 Sun Blade X8420 Server Module (Opteron 8220) X5067A-Z 594-4618 Sun Blade X8420 Server Module (Opteron 8218 HE) X5094A-Z 371-2354 Samsung 2GB - M393T5750EZA-CE6 X5095A-Z 371-2355 Samsung 4GB - M393T5160CZA-CE6 X5095A-Z 371-2355 Micron 4GB - MT36HTF51272PY-667E1 Affected Parts: (FRU/CRU Part Number / Description) 541-1394 Sun Blade X8420 Server Module FRU 540-7227 371-2354 Samsung 2GB - M393T5750EZA-CE6 540-7228 371-2355 Samsung 4GB - M393T5160CZA-CE6 540-7228 371-2355 Micron 4GB - MT36HTF51272PY-667E1 Issue Description: Impact To support new DIMMs being released, a new BIOS is required on the X8420 blade. The new DIMMs will function with an older BIOS however to provide optimal memory timing performance and reliability the BIOS should be upgraded. Upgrading to ILOM 1.1.12 or later will upgrade the BIOS to the required revision. Contributing Factors Symptoms There are no customer visible symptoms when an older BIOS is used with these DIMMs. Customer should ensure they have the newer BIOS prior to installing new DIMMs or replacing DIMMs on Sun Blade X8420 Server Modules. Root Cause New DIMM types released by DIMM vendors require new timing settings set by BIOS to operate optimally. Corrective Action: Provided ILOM image (ILOM 1.1.12). This ILOM image is part of Sun Blade 8000 Modular System Supplemental 1.2.2 Final Resolution Upgrade ILOM on Sun Blade x8420 Blade to ILOM 1.1.12 or later, prior to installing new DIMMs or replacing failed DIMMs. ILOM 1.1.12 is contained in Sun Blade 8000 System Supplemental 1.2.2 release available from the Sun Download Center: http://www.sun.com/servers/blades/8000/downloads.jsp Identification of Affected Parts (how to): For new DIMM installations or DIMM CRU replacements, it is recommended to visually inspect the vendor part number on the new DIMM labels, comparing to the last number/letter string in the list above, and upgrading ILOM prior to installing the new DIMMs. On systems with DIMMs already installed, they can be identified via the web GUI (Components tab, then click on the /SYS/Px/Dx link), CLI and 'ipmitool fru list' Output from CLI -> show /SYS/P2/D0 /SYS/P2/D0 Targets: SERVICE Properties: type = DIMM product_name = 4096MB DDR-II 666 (PC2-5300) ADDRESS/COMMAND PARITY & DATA ECC product_manufacturer = MICRON TECHNOLOGY product_version = 0100 product_part_number = 36HTF51272PY-667E1 <<<<< Output from ipmitool fru list FRU Device Description : /P1/D0 (ID 11) Product Manufacturer : SAMSUNG Product Name : 2048MB DDR-II 666 (PC2-5300) ADDRESS/COMMAND PARITY & DATA ECC Product Part Number : M3 93T5750EZA-CE6 <<<<< Product Version : 4145 If the 'Product Part Number' of the DIMM matches the Affected Part then the ILOM should be upgraded to 1.1.12 or later. This contains BIOS 0ABJL035. The ILOM revision can be checked via the CLI, with the version command, and via the web GUI using the 'System Information' tab -> version SP firmware 1.1.12 SP firmware build number: 19265 SP firmware date: Wed May 23 09:39:24 EDT 2007 SP filesystem version: 0.1.14 -> show /SYS/BIOS /SYS/BIOS Targets: Properties: type = BIOS FRU product_name = SYSTEM BIOS product_manufacturer = AMERICAN MEGATRENDS product_version = 0ABJL035 <<<<< product_part_number = AMIBIOS8 product_serial_number = (none) Comments: References: * BugID: 6530544 6553295 * Escalation ID: * Sun Alert: * Pending Patches: * Resolution Patches: ILOM 1.1.12 in Supplemental 1.2.2 or later * Other References: * Reference Manual: * Related URL(s): http://www.sun.com/servers/blades/8000/downloads.jsp * ECO: WO_37141 * GSAP: * WW Stop Ship: * Radiance ID: Contacts: * Contributor: Andy Lewis & Oliver Sharwood * Responsible Engineer: Stanley Yap * Responsible Manager: Michael Shea * Business Unit Group: [ ] SSG WGS (Workgroup Systems) [ ] SSG NSN (Netra Systems and Networking) [ ] SSG ES (Enterprise Systems) [ ] SSG SW (Platform Software) [ ] SSG PNP (Processor) [X] NSG (Network Systems Group) [ ] NWS (Network Storage) [ ] OP/N1 RPE (Operating Platforms/N1 Revenue Product Engin.) 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