10 Documentation Issues
This section describes known documentation issues for Oracle Server X7-2.
Updates for the Oracle Servers X7-2 and X7-2L Installation Guide
In the Oracle Servers X7-2 and X7-2L Installation Guide (E72440-01) that was published on the Oracle Documentation web site, the document provided incorrect information in the following sections.
Parent topic: Documentation Issues
Server Components
The Server Components table incorrectly states that PCIe slots 1 through 6 are nonfunctional in single-processor systems for Oracle Server X7-2L. PCIe slots 1 through 5 are nonfunctional in single-processor systems for Oracle Server X7-2L.
This correction has been made in subsequent releases of the Installation Guide (E72440-02 and later).
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The On/Standby button is incorrectly referred to as the Power button within the document.
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The NET 0 Ethernet port speed is incorrect for Oracle Server X7-2 and X7-2L. The NET 0 Ethernet port speed should be 100/1000BASE-T.
These corrections have been made in subsequent releases of the Installation Guide (E72440-07 and later).
Updates for the Oracle Server X7-2 Service Manual
In the Oracle Server X7-2 Service Manual (E72445-01) that was published on the Oracle Documentation web site, the document provided incorrect information in the following sections.
- Populating DIMMs for Optimal System Performance
- DIMM Operating Speeds
- Removing and Replacing an NVMe Storage Drive Using Oracle Linux
- Install a Processor
- BIOS Advanced Menu Oracle Dual Port 10Gb/25Gb SFP28 Ethernet Controller Options
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- DIMM and Processor Physical Layout
- Network Management Port Status Indicators
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Populating DIMMs for Optimal System Performance
The first two bullets in the population guidelines are incorrect. They should be replaced with the following corrected content:
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In single-processor systems, populate DIMMs of the same size in multiples of six.
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In dual-processor systems, populate DIMMs of the same size in multiples of twelve.
This correction has been made in subsequent releases of the Service Manual (E72445-02 and later).
Parent topic: Updates for the Oracle Server X7-2 Service Manual
DIMM Operating Speeds
The information in this section is incorrect and should be replaced with the following corrected content:
The maximum supported memory speed is 2667 MT/s. However, not all system configurations will support operation at this speed. The maximum attainable memory speed is limited by the maximum speed supported by the specific type of processor. All memory installed in the system operates at the same speed, or frequency.
This correction has been made in subsequent releases of the Service Manual (E72445-02 and later).
Parent topic: Updates for the Oracle Server X7-2 Service Manual
Removing and Replacing an NVMe Storage Drive Using Oracle Linux
The information in the following steps in "Verify Removal of an NVMe Storage Drive" is incorrect and should be replaced with the following corrected content:
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Step 1: To check the NVMe drive enumeration to verify that NVMe drive has been removed, type:
# lspci -nnd :0a54
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Step 2: View the command output and verify that the entry for the slot number that was disabled no longer appears.
This commands returns output similar to the following:
86:00.0 Non-Volatile memory controller [0108]: Intel Corporation Device [8086:0a54] 8d:00.0 Non-Volatile memory controller [0108]: Intel Corporation Device [8086:0a54] d9:00.0 Non-Volatile memory controller [0108]: Intel Corporation Device [8086:0a54] e0:00.0 Non-Volatile memory controller [0108]: Intel Corporation Device [8086:0a54]
This correction has been made in subsequent releases of the Service Manual (E72445-04 and later).
Parent topic: Updates for the Oracle Server X7-2 Service Manual
Install a Processor
The information in the following steps has been updated and replaced with the following corrected content:
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Step 3: Use the syringe supplied with the new or replacement processor [1] to apply 0.3 cc of thermal interface material (TIM) in an "X" pattern to the processor contact area of the heatsink [2].
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Step 4f: Using a 12.0 in-lbs (inch-pounds) torque driver (part number 7352217) with a Torx T30 bit, tighten the processor-heatsink module to the socket. First, fully tighten captive nuts 1 and 2. Then fully tighten nuts 3 and 4 [2].
This correction has been made in subsequent releases of the Service Manual (E72445-05 and later).
Parent topic: Updates for the Oracle Server X7-2 Service Manual
BIOS Advanced Menu Oracle Dual Port 10Gb/25Gb SFP28 Ethernet Controller Options
The Service Manual incorrectly shows the "LLDP nearest bridge" and "LLDP nearest non-TPMR bridge" values as being Disabled by default. These Ethernet controller options are Enabled by default.
This correction has been made in subsequent releases of the Service Manual (E72445-08 and later).
Parent topic: Updates for the Oracle Server X7-2 Service Manual
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The NET0 Ethernet port speed is incorrect. The NET0 Ethernet port speed should be 100/1000BASE-T.
This correction has been made in subsequent releases of the Service Manual (E72445-09 and later).
Parent topic: Updates for the Oracle Server X7-2 Service Manual
DIMM and Processor Physical Layout
This section should include the following memory channels table.
Memory Channels | DIMM Slot 0 (Black) | DIMM Slot 1 (White) |
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A |
D6 |
D7 |
B |
D8 |
D9 |
C |
D10 |
D11 |
D |
D5 |
D4 |
E |
D3 |
D2 |
F |
D1 |
D0 |
This table has been added in subsequent releases of the Service Manual (E72445-09 and later).
Parent topic: Updates for the Oracle Server X7-2 Service Manual
Network Management Port Status Indicators
The location information for the Activity and Link Speed status indicator locations are incorrect and should be replaced with the following corrected content.
Status Indicator Name | Location |
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Activity |
Top left |
Link Speed |
Top right |
This correction has been made in subsequent releases of the Service Manual (E72445-09 and later).
Parent topic: Updates for the Oracle Server X7-2 Service Manual
Linux Nomenclature
In the Oracle Servers X7-2 and X7-2L Operating Systems Installation Guide, and in other Oracle Server X7-2 and X7-2L documents, Oracle Linux is incorrectly referred to as “Oracle Linux 7.3 with Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel Release 4 quarterly update 4 (UEKR4 QU4).” The correct nomenclature is Oracle Linux 7.3 with Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel Release 4 update 4 (UEK R4u4).
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