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C H A P T E R
Hardware Installation and Startup
Before performing any procedures, become familiar with the physical orientation
and features of your Sun Fire
Refer to the Sun Fire V20z Server User Guide for detailed information about the
server.
Installation Overview
After unpacking your server, perform the following tasks, which are described in the
documentation as indicated:
1. Add any PCI expansion cards or hardware options that you want to install. Refer
to the Sun Fire V20z Server User Guide or the documentation shipped with the
hardware option for instructions on removing the system cover and installing the
option.
2. If desired, install the server in a rack using orderable slide-rails. See "Installing
the Server Into a Rack" on page 2.
3. Connect all cables and power cords. Refer to "Cabling" on page 5 of this guide.
4. Connect your peripherals. Refer to
the server's back panel connector ports.
5. Power on and boot the server as described in "Powering On and Booting the
Server" on page 7 of this guide.
6. Perform initial software setup as described in Chapter 2 of this guide.
7. Configure your server to customize it for your use. Refer to the Sun Fire V20z
Server Management Guide for details.
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V20z server, including the front and back panels.
of this guide for an illustration of
FIGURE 1-5
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