3-10 Sun Fire X4100 and Sun Fire X4200 Servers Service Manual • June 2006
3.4.2 Replacing a CPU and Heatsink
Follow these steps to remove and replace the a CPU and its heatsink.
Note – This component is a FRU and should be replaced only by qualified service
technicians. Contact your Sun Service representative for assistance.
TABLE 3-2 lists the qualified part numbers for this component. These part numbers
are subject to change over time. For the most up-to-date list of replaceable
components, product updates, and downloads, see the following URL:
http://www.sun.com/servers/entry/x4100/downloads.jsp
Caution – Some AMD CPUs are released as Special Editions, which might differ in
wattage from non-Special Edition versions of the CPU. Do not mix Special Edition
CPUs with non-Special Edition versions. Always make sure that all CPUs in the
server have the same part number.
1. Power off the server as described in Section 3.2.1, “Powering Off the Server” on
page 3-2.
2. If the server is in a rack, slide it far enough from the rack so that you can remove
the main cover. If you cannot safely view and access the component, remove the
server from the rack.
3. Remove the main cover as described in Section 3.2.2, “Removing the Main Cover”
on page 3-3.
TABLE 3-2 Sun Fire X4100 Supported CPU Part Numbers
Component Part Number
AMD 248 (2.2 GHZ) Opteron single-core CPU 370-7711
AMD 252 (2.6 GHZ) Opteron single-core CPU 370-7272
AMD 254 (2.8 GHZ) Opteron single-core CPU 370-7962
AMD 256 (3.0 GHz) Opteron single-core CPU 371-1776
AMD 270 (2.0 GHZ) Opteron dual-core CPU 370-7799
AMD 275 (2.2 GHZ) Opteron dual-core CPU 370-7800
AMD 280 (2.4 GHz) Opteron dual-core CPU
* See the caution after this table.
371-0839
AMD 285 (2.6 GHz) Opteron dual-core CPU
* See the caution after this table.
371-0856