Question regarding Sun Fire 280R

I am having a problem with a SunFire 280R Server. The server reboots at random times by itself. I have two other 280Rs that do not do this. We went ahead and upgraded the OS to Solaris 10 and still have the same problem. All that this currently on it is the OS.
Does anyone know where I can get firmware updates for this server or know of any commands that I could perform to research my problem?
Thanks
Chris

Michael, if the system is caught in a crash loop you can't access the /var partition, the system just constantly reboots over and over. However, there will be console output if attached and there is a possibilty of sending a break signal to bring the system to obp. From there they can try to recover the system from a DVD image or install server. The patch can't be installed until they get a mountable root partition. I also suggest that they make a service call if the system is on support contract.

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Excuse by my poor english, because I am from Argentina.
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Followup:
We ended up opening up a case with sun to get the problem resolved. Once we submitted the same information as above, without any questions they overnighted us 2 new rsc cards. I just popped them in and without any software changes I was able to get them configured. They are working great now. Apparently both cards were faulty at the same time :)
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I want to upgrade server from subject line from one processor to dual processor. My question is: what modifications must be make on software? I have Sun Solaris 5.8, Veritas Netbackup, LUM Licence Server installed on this machine.
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Get the Sunfire 280R's Service Manual.
It's linked from the system's resource page in the Sun System Handbook.
http://sunsolve.sun.com/handbook_pub/Systems/SunFire280R/SunFire280R.html
Chapter #2 will guide you through the procedures.
Glance through the rest of the documentation that's offered there, as well.
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You need a HVD - High Voltage Differential SCSI HBA (375-0006) and Raid Manager (RM6) Software. http://sunsolve.Sun.COM/handbook_pub/Systems/A1000/A1000.html
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Hello Phil,
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How Can I shutdown SUN FIRE 4800 Machine?

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Dear All,
Sorry, if I ask this question to this forum again. Yesterday, I tried to shutdown SUN Fire 4800 machine. It is the same machine which I asked to all of you before.
At "OK" prompt, I typed *#.* in order to go to SC (System Controller) to shutdown the Machine. (As I know that "OK" prompt just shutdown the OS level)
But, I got the Error message.. These are commands that I have typed, but still did not work
{12} ok ~#
ERROR: do_interpret: no such symbol "~#"
ERROR: undefined word
{12} ok ~.
ERROR: do_interpret: no such symbol "~."
ERROR: undefined word
{12} ok #.
ERROR: do_interpret: no such symbol "#."
ERROR: undefined word
{12} ok ~#
ERROR: do_interpret: no such symbol "~#"
ERROR: undefined word
{12} ok #
ERROR:
I also tried to type command :(This comamand I got from SUN Firev4800 manual reference)
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For SUN FIRE

Hi,
I have a question.
We purchased a SUN FIRE 240, preinstalled with Solaris
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Solaris 8 HW 12/02
http://sunsolve.sun.com/handbook_pub/Systems/SunFireV240/Sun FireV240.html
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I have some trouble with my old Sun Fire V65x and i hope that you guys can help me out.
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Considering the domain name in your email address...
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Hi there!
My c.o. got a sun fire v125 server.My mission is finish setting up the server.But as I followed the sun
fire v125's document, it aint be connected to this server with serial mgr port by using windows xp hyperterminal .
My step as:
step1. Find the original RJ45 net cable from the v125 box, and put one side into
Serial MGR Port of V125.
step2. Combined the RJ45 net cable's other side with DB-9 converter,
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"sc> " promote?
Theres only one thing what i can do is input from keyboard....?
I had known that there will be promoted the "sc> " after you start the connection of hyperterminal with the correct steps?
BTW,I had input "#." with enter key, but it doesnt work!
Is there anybody met this problem as mine? Or can you give me some hits?
Thank you for your reading.
Sinceley Regards
Maqintoshi. 2008.2.7 pm4:10
Edited by: maqintoshi on Feb 6, 2008 11:51 PM

Im sorry for replying so late.
I'd solved it long time ago.
finally I found I made a mistake that I connect the Serialport Cable which came from PC
to the RJ45(NIC) port which came from Sun Server :-@
If you still can not get the prompts, check these parameters of your hyperterminal:
connect a terminal or a terminal emulator (PC or workstation) to the SC serial management port.
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* 9600 baud
* 8 bits
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* 1 Stop bit
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984429 wrote:
I recently purchased a (gently) used Sun Fire v250 for use as a workstation. The machine had a graphics card installed by a previous owner, but I accidentally reset the factory defaults on the SCC (I was having a boot problem, and apparently a brain problem).
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Dychron, Inc.Search for a cisco console cable .... this is a typically a 9 pin to RJ 45 ... usually less than say $10 on at least well known auction site.
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