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Sun Ultra™ 24 Workstation
Installation Guide
Sun Microsystems, Inc.
www.sun.com
Part No. 820-2475-10
October 2007, Revision A
Submit comments about this document at: http://www.sun.com/hwdocs/feedback

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  • Page 1 Sun Ultra™ 24 Workstation Installation Guide Sun Microsystems, Inc. www.sun.com Part No. 820-2475-10 October 2007, Revision A Submit comments about this document at: http://www.sun.com/hwdocs/feedback...
  • Page 2 Cette distribution peut inclure des éléments développés par des tierces parties. Sun, Sun Microsystems, le logo Sun, Java, Netra, Solaris, Sun Ray, Sun Ultra , le logo Java Coffee Cup, le logo Solaris, Sun Ultra 24, Ultra 24, Sun et Sun Microsystems Inc. sont des marques de fabrique ou des marques déposées de Sun Microsystems, Inc. aux Etats-Unis et dans d’autres pays.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface v Introduction to the Sun Ultra 24 Workstation Hardware 1–1 Planning the Installation Process 1–2 Inventorying Package Contents 1–3 Front Panel 1–3 Back Panel 1–5 Interior Components 1–6 Connecting External Devices to the Workstation 1–7 Powering the Workstation On and Off 1–9 Adding and Removing Devices To and From the Boot Menu 1–10...
  • Page 4 Sun Ultra 24 Workstation Features and Specifications C–3 C.3.1 System Components and Features C–3 C.3.2 Memory Configurations C–4 C.3.3 PCI-E and PCI Expansion Slots C–5 C.3.4 Physical Specifications C–5 C.3.5 Power Specifications C–6 C.3.6 Environmental Specifications C–6 Sun Ultra 24 Workstation Installation Guide • October 2007...

  • Page 5: Preface

    Preface The Sun Ultra 24 Workstation Installation Guide provides the information that you need to set up and configure the workstation hardware and software. How This Book Is Organized This guide is organized into the following chapters: Chapter 1 contains instructions on unpacking, cabling, and powering the workstation.

  • Page 6: Typographic Conventions

    You must be superuser to do this. with real names or values. To delete a file, type rm filename. * The settings on your browser might differ from these settings. vi Sun Ultra 24 Workstation Installation Guide • October 2007...

  • Page 7: Related Documentation

    Related Documentation The document set for the Sun Ultra 24 workstation is described in the Where To Find Sun Ultra 24 Workstation Documentation sheet that is packed with your system. Additionally, you can find the Sun Ultra 24 workstation documentation at http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/prod/ultra24.

  • Page 8: Safety Information

    You can order additional components and replacement parts for the Sun Ultra 24 workstation. Contact your local Sun sales representative for more information. For the most up-to-date component information, see the Sun Ultra 24 workstation components list at http://sunsolve.sun.com/handbook_pub/. Third-Party Web Sites Sun is not responsible for the availability of third-party web sites mentioned in this document.

  • Page 9: Introduction To The Sun Ultra 24 Workstation Hardware

    C H A P T E R Introduction to the Sun Ultra 24 Workstation Hardware This chapter provides an overview of the Sun Ultra 24 workstation hardware. This chapter includes the following sections: Section 1.1, “Planning the Installation Process” on page 1-2 ■...

  • Page 10: Planning The Installation Process

    Planning the Installation Process Use the following flowchart as a process tool to assist you with installation of the Sun Ultra 24 workstation. Process for Setting Up the Sun Ultra 24 Workstation FIGURE 1-1 START More information is available Unpack the workstation and “Front Panel”...

  • Page 11: Inventorying Package Contents

    If you ordered an optional country kit, the kit ships in a separate package and includes a power cable, keyboard, and mouse. Note – Use only a Type 7 keyboard and mouse with the Sun Ultra 24 workstation. Front Panel lists the front panel components of the Sun Ultra 24 workstation.
  • Page 12 Front Panel Components FIGURE 1-2 Sun Ultra 24 Workstation Installation Guide • October 2007...

  • Page 13: Back Panel

    Back Panel lists the Sun Ultra 24 workstation back panel components. These TABLE 1-3 components are called out in FIGURE 1-3 Back Panel Components TABLE 1-3 Label Connector/Slot Label Connector/Slot Power connector One Ethernet connector Power switch Cover plate, no slot...

  • Page 14: Interior Components

    Interior Components lists the interior components of the Sun Ultra 24 workstation. See TABLE 1-4 for the location of these components. FIGURE 1-4 For further information about PCI slots, see Section C.3.3, “PCI-E and PCI Expansion Slots” on page C-5. For component installation, removal, and replacement procedures, see the Sun Ultra 24 Workstation Service Manual.

  • Page 15: Connecting External Devices To The Workstation

    3. Connect the mouse to the USB connector on the underside of the keyboard or to a USB connector on the front or back panel. 4. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Sun Ultra 24 workstation, and connect the other end of the cable to an Ethernet RJ-45 jack.
  • Page 16 Note – Your graphics card might require a DVI cable to connect to your monitor. Connecting the Monitor to the System FIGURE 1-6 6. Connect any additional external devices to the workstation’s other connectors. Sun Ultra 24 Workstation Installation Guide • October 2007...

  • Page 17: Powering The Workstation On And Off

    In most cases, this initiates an orderly shutdown of the operating system and shuts off the workstation power. Caution – To avoid data loss, use the first option whenever possible. Chapter 1 Introduction to the Sun Ultra 24 Workstation Hardware...

  • Page 18: Adding And Removing Devices To And From The Boot Menu

    The BIOS Setup screen appears. 2. In the Boot Settings menu, add the device to, or remove them from, the boot device list. 3. Press the F10 key to save your settings and exit. 1-10 Sun Ultra 24 Workstation Installation Guide • October 2007...
  • Page 19 Chapter 1 Introduction to the Sun Ultra 24 Workstation Hardware 1-11...

  • Page 20: Configuring The Preinstalled Solaris Os And Using Preinstalled Developer Software

    Solaris 10 OS, and information about the developer software. For information about how to install Linux, Windows, or a different version of the Solaris OS, see the Sun Ultra 24 workstation Operating System Installation Guide, available on the Sun documentation web site. Also, refer to Appendix C for a list of supported operating systems.

  • Page 21: Licensing Information

    ■ Hard drive var partition—6.0 Gb ■ Hard drive export partition—remainder of the disk ■ 2.1.3 Installation Flowchart Use the flowchart in to assist with setting up your OS. FIGURE 2-1 Sun Ultra 24 Workstation Installation Guide • October 2007...

  • Page 22: Configuring The Preinstalled Solaris 10 Os

    Power on the system. Workstation On and Off” on page 1-9 Use a Appendix Install a For instructions, refer to preinstalled Sun Ultra 24 workstation Operating different OS version of System Installation Guide , and the from other software? documentation for your OS.
  • Page 23 Current date and time (accept the default, or enter the current date and time). Root Password Root (superuser) password for the workstation. Proxy Server Workstation connection: direct to the Configuration Internet or through a proxy server. Sun Ultra 24 Workstation Installation Guide • October 2007...

  • Page 24: Exploring Preinstalled Developer Software

    Exploring Preinstalled Developer Software The following minimum versions of Sun’s developer software are preinstalled or preloaded onto your Sun Ultra 24 workstation. An overview of each developer software package is presented in the following sections. Sun Studio 11 (see Section 2.2.1, “Sun Studio Software” on page 2-6) ■...

  • Page 25: Sun Studio Software

    For additional information about Sun Java Studio Creator, or to download the software, go to http://developers.sun.com/jscreator. Sun Ultra 24 Workstation Installation Guide • October 2007...

  • Page 26: Sun Java Studio Enterprise

    2.2.3 Sun Java Studio Enterprise Sun Java Studio Enterprise is a complete, cost-effective, unified platform of tools, support, and services designed to fully integrate with the capabilities of the Sun Java Enterprise System. Java Studio Enterprise enables you to develop applications in an environment carefully designed to: Improve productivity ■...

  • Page 27: Restoring Or Reinstalling The Operating System

    To restore the Solaris OS, make and keep a full backup of the OS. The Solaris 10 System Administration Collection includes instructions for backing up your OS and is available at http:/docs.sun.com/. Instead of downloading software, you can purchase the Solaris 10 media at http://store.sun.com/. Sun Ultra 24 Workstation Installation Guide • October 2007...

  • Page 28: Configuring The System For Dual Monitors

    A P P E N D I X Configuring the System for Dual Monitors This chapter describes how to configure the following operating systems for dual monitors: Section A.1, “To Configure Solaris for Multiple Displays” on page A-1 ■ Section A.2, “To Configure Windows for Multiple Displays” on page A-2 ■...

  • Page 29: To Configure Windows For Multiple Displays

    6. Open the Nvidia Control Panel from the system tray, and click Run multiple display wizard under Display to enable and customize your multi-display setup. 7. Adjust the parameters as appropriate. A second reboot might be necessary for the system to see both screens. Sun Ultra 24 Workstation Installation Guide • October 2007...

  • Page 30: To Configure Linux For Multiple Displays

    To Configure Linux for Multiple Displays 1. Install a second graphics card (optional). 2. Attach one monitor to the video connector of each graphic card, and boot the system. The system outputs to PCI-E slot 2 (default). You can modify this in the BIOS Graphic Adapter screen, located under the Advanced menu and the Initiate submenu.
  • Page 31 Sun Ultra 24 Workstation Installation Guide • October 2007...

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting Setup And Obtaining Technical Assistance

    Obtaining Technical Assistance This appendix contains information to help you troubleshoot minor system problems, and includes information about the following topics: Section B.1, “Troubleshooting the Sun Ultra 24 Workstation Setup” on page B-2 ■ Section B.2, “Technical Assistance” on page B-3...
  • Page 33 • If you have a monitor that you know works correctly, does it work when connected to this system? • Verify that the BIOS settings are correct. • Review the Sun Ultra 24 Workstation Product Notes for any issues that might affect your specific software and hardware configuration. System does not...

  • Page 34: Technical Assistance

    Troubleshooting Procedures (Continued) TABLE B-1 Problem Possible Solution Keyboard or mouse • Verify that the keyboard cable is connected to an on-board USB 2.0 connector on the does not respond to system, and that the mouse is connected to a USB connector on the keyboard or on actions.
  • Page 35 Support, diagnostic tools, and alerts for http://www.sun.com/bigadmin/ all Sun products Software patches, lists of system http://www.sunsolve.sun.com/handbook_pub/ specifications, troubleshooting and maintenance information, and other tools Service support phone numbers 1-800-872-4786 (1-800-USA-4Sun). Select Option 1 Sun Ultra 24 Workstation Installation Guide • October 2007...
  • Page 36 Sun Web Sites and Telephone Numbers (Continued) TABLE B-3 Workstation Documents and Support Resources URL or Telephone Number International telephone numbers for http://www.sun.com/service/contacting/solution.html SunService Support Warranty and contract support contacts; http://www.sun.com/service/warrantiescontracts/ links to other service tools Warranties for Sun products http://www.sun.com/service/warranty Appendix B Troubleshooting Setup and Obtaining Technical Assistance...
  • Page 37 Sun Ultra 24 Workstation Installation Guide • October 2007...

  • Page 38: Tools And Drivers Dvd, Supported Operating Systems, And System Specifications

    Eurosoft Pc-Check diagnostics software, which provides various diagnostics ■ testing options for the Sun Ultra 24 workstation. See the Sun Ultra 24 Workstation Service Manual for more information. Erase Primary Boot Hard Disk utility to erase the preinstalled operating system.

  • Page 39: Supported Operating System Software

    Supported Operating System Software The Solaris 10 8/07 OS is preinstalled on the Sun Ultra 24 Workstation. Previous versions of the Solaris OS are not supported. The following operating systems (or later versions) are also supported for this workstation: Solaris 10 8/07 ■...

  • Page 40: Sun Ultra 24 Workstation Features And Specifications

    Sun Ultra 24 Workstation Features and Specifications C.3.1 System Components and Features shows the system’s key components. TABLE C-1 Sun Ultra 24 Workstation Components TABLE C-1 Component Description /Quad • One Intel Core 2 Duo processor • Processor frequencies: 2.0 GHz and faster •...

  • Page 41: Memory Configurations

    C.3.2 Memory Configurations lists the possible memory configurations for the Sun Ultra 24 workstation. TABLE C-2 The system requires DDR2-667/800, unbuffered, ECC DIMMs installed in pairs (except the base 512 MB configuration). You can purchase DIMM kits at http://store.sun.com. DIMM slots are numbered from DIMM 0 (closest to the CPU) to DIMM 3 (farthest from the CPU).

  • Page 42: Pci-E And Pci Expansion Slots

    Not for graphics cards. Intended for PCI-E Bottom (x4 electrical) expansion cards such as NIC. C.3.4 Physical Specifications lists the physical specifications for the Sun Ultra 24 workstation. TABLE C-4 Sun Ultra 24 Workstation Physical Specifications TABLE C-4 Specification British...

  • Page 43: C.3.5 Power Specifications

    C.3.5 Power Specifications The maximum continuous power for the Sun Ultra 24 workstation is 530W. , and list additional power specifications for the TABLE C-5 TABLE C-6 TABLE C-7 system. Input Voltage Range TABLE C-5 Input Voltage Minimum Nominal Maximum...
  • Page 44 Sun Ultra 24 Workstation Environmental Specifications (Continued) TABLE C-8 Specification State British Metric Temperature Operating 41˚ F to 95˚ F 5˚ C to 35˚ C Nonoperating –40˚ F to 149˚ F –40˚ C to 65˚ C Maximum –1.8˚ F for every 985 ft in altitude –1˚...
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