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Chapter 12 CPU Module Replacement 12-15
▼ Upgrading a SPARC64 VI CPU Module to
SPARC64 VII on an Existing Domain
This procedure must be proceeded by “Preparing to Add SPARC64 VII Processors to
an Existing Domain” on page 11. If you have not completed that procedure please do
so before continuing.
1. Replace the SPARC64 VI CPU module with the SPARC64 VII CPU module.
For instructions, refer to Chapter 12, “CPU Module Replacement,” in the Sun
SPARC Enterprise M4000/M5000 Servers Service Manual. Note that this procedure
involves powering down the entire server.
Caution – After installing the CPU module, you must reconnect the power cable to
the power supply.
2. Log in to the XSCF again, using an account with platadm or fieldeng
privileges.
3. Perform an initial diagnosis of the newly installed CPU module.
The following example shows a test after adding PSB#01 to a SPARC Enterprise
M5000 server:
4. Confirm that the installed CPU module is recognized by the server and that the
error indicator asterisk (*) is not displayed.
5. Confirm that no error has occurred.
XSCF> testsb 01
XSCF> testsb 01
Initial diagnosis is about to start. Continue? [y|n] : y
Initial diagnosis is executing.
Initial diagnosis has completed.
XSB Test Fault
---- ------- --------
01 Passed Normal
XSCF> showhardconf -M
XSCF> showlogs error -v
XSCF> showstatus