Sun SPARC Enterprise Upgrade Guide
Maximize the performance and lifespan of your Sun SPARC Enterprise. Every upgrade option below is verified compatible.
Verified Specifications
| Processor Options | T-series CMT: T5120 (1RU)/T5220 (2RU) single UltraSPARC T2 4-8 core up to 64 threads; T5140/T5240 dual UltraSPARC T2 Plus up to 128 threads |
| Memory Configuration | Up to 128GB FB-DIMM (16 slots); T5240 to 256GB with mezzanine |
| Drive Configurations | Up to 8 (1RU) or 16 (2RU) 2.5in SAS, 73-300GB |
| Power Supply Options | 2x hot-swap N+1: 720W-1200W AC/DC by model |
| RAID Controllers | RAID 0/1 onboard |
| Networking Options | 4x onboard GbE; 2x 10GbE via XAUI; up to 4x PCIe x8 |
| Specification Source | Sun official documentation (verified 2026-07-02) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Upgrade Processors
CPU upgrades deliver more cores and higher clock speeds. If your workload is CPU-bound (compilation, analytics, HPC), upgrading from 8-core to 16+ core processors provides significant throughput improvement.
310 Sun Heat Sink Opteron
527 Sun 1169 1 33GHZ Us Iiii CPU for V210 V240
594 Sun 6748 Cmu 4X 3 0GHZ SPARC64 Vii 128GB 511 1379 M8000 M9000 SEMX4KG1Z
7020776 Sun Processor Heatsink
7023542 Sun CPU Memory Uniboard 4 Us IV 1 5GHZ
7026486 Sun CPU Heatsink for Netra X3 2 X5 2 X4270 M3
Upgrade Accessories
Rails, bezels, cable management arms, and drive caddies keep your server organized and serviceable. Replacing worn accessories extends the physical life of your equipment.
130 Sun 5147 DC Ground Connector Lug Netra
150 Sun 2850 3V Lithium Battery CR1632
180 Sun 1097 Power Cord 15A 2 5M Iec 320 C13 to Nema 5 15P
215 Sun ELZ2C12GC2 V 2X 1 5GHZ 2GB 2X 73GB
314881201 Sun Stk SL500 Touch Screen Operator Panel
330 Sun 4033 Blank Disk Filler 2 5 Nemo
Upgrade Memory
Memory is the most impactful upgrade for virtualization and database workloads. Upgrading from 64GB to 128GB or 256GB can dramatically improve VM density and application response times.
371 Sun 4972 Memory 4GB DDR3 1333MHZ PC3 10600 DIMM
7011452 Sun Memory 4GB 1 35V DDR3L 1333 DIMM
7011456 Sun 8GB DDR3L 1333 DIMM PC3L 10600R
7014640 Sun 8GB DDR3 1333 PC3 10600 DIMM Memory
7018701 Sun 16GB DDR3 1600 DIMM 1 35V 7100794
7020486 Sun Memory 8GB PC3L 12800 DDR3 1600
Upgrade System Boards
This category provides verified compatible upgrade paths. ICD engineers validate every part for compatibility with your specific server model and workload requirements.
542 Sun System Board 8 Core 2X 1 2GHZ
7015924 Sun System Board 8 Core 2 85GHZ for T4 1
7016186 Sun 2X 2 85GHZ 8 Core System Board 7016180 for T4 2
7016786 Sun 7017375 System Board Assembly for Netra X3 2 X4270 M3
7026751 Sun System Board to PDB Cable for Netra X3 2 X4270 M3
7047134 Sun 8 Core 2 85GHZ System Board for T4 1
Upgrade Cable
This category provides verified compatible upgrade paths. ICD engineers validate every part for compatibility with your specific server model and workload requirements.
320 Sun 1234 Unix Keyboard 2M Cable
456547 Sun SATA Power Cable Converter 9 Inch
530 Sun 2846 Vhdci HD68 90 Cable 2M
7014918 Sun Dual Backplane Cable
7041996 Sun Disk Cable SFF 8087 8643
7076124 Sun SAS Cable Kit Two 90 Degree Ssf 8087 to Same for Netra X3 2 X4270 M3
Upgrade Networking
Stepping up from 1GbE to 10GbE or 25GbE eliminates network bottlenecks for VM migration, iSCSI storage traffic, and backup windows. Most modern workloads benefit from at least 10GbE.
135 Sun 1205 X5562A Z 10GBPS Long Wave SFP Transceiver
375 Sun 3616 Dual 10GB Spf Ethernet Express Module X1110A Z
537 Sun 1009 Fiber Optic Cable Fddi
7011458 Sun 10GBE QSFP Rear I O Rio Assembly
7014776 Sun Dual 10 Gigabit Base T PCI Ethernet Adapter
7023053 Sun 16GB SFP Short Wave Transceiver
Upgrade Controllers
Upgrading your RAID controller enables faster disk I/O, larger cache, and support for newer drive technologies. Essential when adding NVMe or SAS-4 drives.
351126413 Sun Controller Card for SL24
7047503 Sun 8 Port 6GBPS SAS 2 RAID PCI Express HBA B4 Asic
7047852 Sun 8 Port 6GBPS SAS 2 PCIe Lsi HBA
7047855 Sun 6GBPS SAS 2 RAID Expansion Module Rem
7069200 Sun 800GB PCI Express Flash Accelerator F80 SAS HBA 7107092
7332897 Sun 16 Port 12GBPS SAS 3 RAID HBA
Upgrade Power & Cooling
This category provides verified compatible upgrade paths. ICD engineers validate every part for compatibility with your specific server model and workload requirements.
350 Sun 1566 Rear to Front Fan Module
351 Sun Dual System Fan FM0 FM4 Netra T4 1
7013526 Sun Fan Assembly 371 4787
7014218 Sun 5 Fan Tray Assembly for Netra X3 2 X4270 M3
7019706 Sun Single Fan Module for Netra X3 2 X5 2 X4270 M3
7024216 Sun Cooling Fan Module
Upgrade Hard Drive
This category provides verified compatible upgrade paths. ICD engineers validate every part for compatibility with your specific server model and workload requirements.
370 Sun 3693 9 1GB Eide Disk Drive
390 Sun Hard Drive 146GB 10K SCSI 3 5IN
7010036 Sun 3TB 7 2RPM 3 5IN SAS Hard Drive W Bracket
7026753 Sun System Board to HDD Backplane Power Cable for Netra X3 2 X4270 M3
7026754 Sun System Board to HDD Backplane DVD Cable
7042768 Sun Hard Drive 500GB 10K SATA 2 5IN Zfs
Upgrade Power Supplies
Higher-wattage PSUs provide headroom for future upgrades — more RAM DIMMs, GPUs, or additional drives. Redundant hot-swap PSUs also protect against single-point power failures.
300 Sun 1101 Power Supply 70W
311 Sun 5924 Power Supply
314335704 Sun Stk SL500 Power Supply
314345701 Sun SL500 Power Supply
314345703 Sun SL500 Power Supply
7044130 Sun A258 1000W AC Power Supply for X3 2L X4 2L X5 2L X4270 M3
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