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Sun Blade X4-2B Installation Guide
Part No: E37036–04
March 2014

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  • Page 1 Sun Blade X4-2B Installation Guide Part No: E37036–04 March 2014...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3. Insert the Server Module Into a Chassis ................32 4. Access Server Module Management Tools ................37 5. Set up Server Module Software and Firmware (Oracle System Assistant) ......59 6. Configure Server Module Drives for OS Installation ............63 7.
  • Page 4 Contents Configure Preinstalled Oracle Solaris 11 ................... 79 Configuring Preinstalled Oracle VM Software ................83 Preinstalled Oracle VM Image BIOS Boot Mode Restriction ..........84 Oracle VM Server Configuration Worksheet ................84 Configure Preinstalled Oracle VM Server ................85 Updating Oracle VM Software ....................88 Getting Started With Oracle VM ....................

  • Page 5: Using This Documentation

    (blade), and blade chassis are updated periodically. You can obtain the latest version in one of three ways: Oracle System Assistant – This is a factory-installed option for Sun Oracle x86 servers. It has ■ all the tools and drivers you need and resides on a USB drive installed in most servers.

  • Page 6: Documentation And Feedback

    PDF button in the upper left corner of the HTML page. Support and Training These web sites provide additional resources: Support: ■ http://support.oracle.com Training: ■ http://education.oracle.com Sun Blade X4-2B Installation Guide • March 2014...

  • Page 7: Contributors

    Change History Contributors Primary Authors: Lisa Kuder, Ray Angelo, Mark McGothigan. Contributors: Mike Ma, Qing-su Hu, Lu Wei, Cynthia Chin-Lee, Michael Tabor, Ralph Woodley, Ling Chen, Qing Gu, Donghua Zhou, David Zhuang. Change History The following lists the release history of this documentation set: September 2013.

  • Page 9: Product Description

    E5-2600 V2 processor family), and 24 DIMM slots for a maximum of 768 GB of memory. The blade server module is inserted in to a Sun Blade 6000 chassis, which provides power and cooling to the blades. The Sun Blade X4-2B server module is an ideal blade for building enterprise cloud infrastructures.

  • Page 10: Front Panel Features

    Front Panel Features Front Panel Features The following figure shows the Sun Blade X4-2B front panel components and status indicators. Locate status indicator LED (white). Press button to identify server. Ready to Remove status indicator LED (blue). Main power removed.

  • Page 11: Rear Panel Features

    Storage disk drives 0-3 (optional): 10=0, 11=1, 12=2, 13=3 Hard disk drives (HDDs) or solid state disks (SSDs). Related Information “Supported Components” on page 13 ■ “Specifications” on page 12 ■ Rear Panel Features The following illustration shows the Sun Blade X4-2B rear features.

  • Page 12: Specifications

    Specifications Power connector I/O connector Rear cover (remove) USB internal ports 0, 1 Specifications The following specifications provide information about Sun Blade X4-2B server module dimensions, electrical and environmental conditions. Physical Specifications Specification Value Height 12.87 inches (327 mm) Width 1.69 inches (43 mm)

  • Page 13: Supported Components

    To manage chassis and server module power using Oracle ILOM, refer to: ■ http://www.oracle.com/goto/ILOM/docs Supported Components Refer to for the latest information on supported components. The following table describes the components and capabilities of the Sun Blade X4-2B Server Module.
  • Page 14 PCIe port speeds vary by FEM firmware. ■ Two 10/100/1000 BASE-T Ethernet ports for NEMs from the (Powerville) NIC chip. Processors The Sun Blade X4-2B supports two E5 CPUs. Sun Blade X4-2B Product Notes Refer to this guide for detailed information about supported CPUs.
  • Page 15 The multi-port cable goto/SB6000/docs enables you to connect communication devices directly to the Sun Blade X4-2B. The multi-port cable provides the following interface connections to the front panel UCP: ■ VGA graphics port (2D embedded graphics controller) ■...
  • Page 16 Oracle System Assistant (OSA) http://www.oracle.com/ goto/x86AdminDiag/docs ■ Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM for more information version 3.1) about Oracle System ■ Oracle Hardware Management Pack (HMP) Assistant. http://www.oracle.com/ goto/ILOM/docs http://www.oracle.com/ goto/OHMP/docs Sun Blade X4-2B Installation Guide • March 2014...

  • Page 17: Software Overview

    ■ Oracle System Assistant Overview Oracle System Assistant allows you to set up and manage the Sun Blade X4-2B. The Oracle System Assistant application is a task-based server provisioning tool that allows you to perform initial server setup and maintenance for Oracle x86 servers. Using Oracle System Assistant, you can install a supported Oracle Solaris, Oracle VM, Linux, or Windows operating system, update your server to the latest software release, and configure server hardware.

  • Page 18: Oracle Ilom Overview

    A partial Oracle System Assistant System Overview screen is shown in the following image. Oracle ILOM Overview Oracle ILOM allows you to manage the Sun Blade X4-2B Server Module. Access Oracle ILOM to connect to either the chassis CMM or the server module's service processor.
  • Page 19 Oracle ILOM CMM CLI Example The following example uses the CMM command-line interface (CLI) to show information about the server module when you are logged in to the Oracle ILOM CMM. In this example, the server module is installed in chassis blade slot 1.
  • Page 20 Monitoring vital system information and viewing logged events ■ Managing Oracle ILOM user accounts ■ Choose a method of accessing the server module SP Oracle ILOM, as described in the following sections: “Log In to Oracle ILOM SP (Web Interface) ” on page 52 ■...
  • Page 21 About Server Module SP Oracle ILOM Server Module SP Oracle ILOM CLI Example The following example shows server module properties after you log in to Oracle ILOM SP command-line interface (CLI). -> show /System /System Targets: Cooling Processors Memory Power...
  • Page 22 BIOS. UEFI BIOS provides more boot options and configuration capability for adapter cards than previous BIOS versions. It is based on the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) specification. The Sun Blade X4-2B supports UEFI BIOS, which controls the system from power-on until an operating system is booted.
  • Page 23 Choose UEFI BIOS boot mode to use UEFI drivers when software and adapters have UEFI drivers. UEFI BIOS boot mode is manually selected during setup. To make the selection, see instructions for selecting Legacy BIOS Boot Mode or UEFI BIOS Boot Mode in the Oracle X4 Series Servers Administration Guide at http://www.oracle.com/goto/x86AdminDiag/docs.

  • Page 25: Installing The Server Module

    “7. Set Up an Operating System and (preinstalled OS or install supported OS). Drivers” on page 73 1. Review Product Documentation Review the following information before installing the Sun Blade X4-2B server module. Product Documentation Link Sun Blade 6000 modular system “Sun Blade 6000 Modular System...
  • Page 26 Verify that the network express modules (NEMs) that are supported for use with the Sun Blade X4-2B are installed in the chassis and are operating without faults. For more information about late breaking information, and supported components such as NEMs, refer to Sun Blade X4-2B Product Notes at http://www.oracle.com/goto/X4-2B/docs.

  • Page 27: Receive And Unpack The Server Module

    You can submit feedback by going to this link: http://www.oracle.com/ goto/docfeedback 2. Receive and Unpack the Server Module Review the information in the following sections before installing the Sun Blade X4-2B server module. “Inventory Shipping Kit” on page 27 ■...

  • Page 28: Esd And Safety Precautions

    Take the following ESD precautions to protect electronic components from electrostatic damage: Read safety information in the Sun Blade X4-2B Safety and Compliance Guide before ■ installing the server module. Wear a grounded antistatic wriststrap, footstrap, or equivalent safety equipment to prevent ■...

  • Page 29: Install Optional Components

    “Insert the Sun Blade X4-2B Server Module Into a Chassis” on page 33 ■ Install Optional Components Optional components for the Sun Blade X4-2B server module might be packaged and shipped separately. If applicable, install optional components before you install the server module into the system chassis (such as DIMMs or drives).
  • Page 30 32.0 mm long, as shown in this illustration: Physical damage hazard. Using a larger USB device could damage the USB port. Caution – Related Information “Insert the Sun Blade X4-2B Server Module Into a Chassis” on page 33 ■ ▼ Verify Supported Components Supported components and their part numbers are subject to change over time and without notice.
  • Page 31 ▼ Prepare the Site and Chassis To prepare to install the Sun Blade X4-2B server module in a supported Sun Blade 6000 modular system chassis. Confirm that the Sun Blade 6000 modular system chassis is ready to receive the server module.

  • Page 32: Insert The Server Module Into A Chassis

    ■ Next Steps 3. Insert the Server Module Into a Chassis Install the Sun Blade X4-2B server module into a blank Sun Blade 6000 modular system chassis slot. The following illustration shows a Sun Blade 6000 modular system chassis: Sun Blade X4-2B Installation Guide • March 2014...
  • Page 33 3. Insert the Server Module Into a Chassis ▼ Insert the Sun Blade X4-2B Server Module Into a Chassis Locate a blank blade slot in the Sun Blade 6000 modular system chassis. http://www.oracle.com/goto/SB6000/docs Remove a slot filler panel. a. Pinch together the ends of the ejector arm handle to unlock the slot filler panel.
  • Page 34 3. Insert the Server Module Into a Chassis The following illustration shows rear panel features on the Sun Blade X4-2B. Figure Legend Power connector I/O Connector Rear cover (remove) USB internal ports 0, 1 Drop hazard - Server modules can weigh up to 20 lbs (10kg). Use two hands to install Caution –...
  • Page 35 3. Insert the Server Module Into a Chassis b. Lock the server module into the chassis. Rotate the top ejector down while rotating the bottom ejector up until they both latch into place (see 2). The server module is now locked in the chassis. After you install a server module into a powered-on chassis, the server module SP automatically boots using standby power from the chassis power supplies.
  • Page 36 (Optional LED lamp test) Press and hold the Locate LED until all the front panel LEDs light up. The lamps remain lit for 15-20 seconds. Refer to the Sun Blade X4-2B Service Manual. Sun Blade X4-2B Installation Guide • March 2014...

  • Page 37: Access Server Module Management Tools

    Choose one of the options in this section to cable the management connection, after the server module is installed in the chassis. After connectivity is established, you can set up the server module through web interface or CLI commands. Use Oracle ILOM and Oracle System Assistant to perform server module administrative tasks.

  • Page 38: Set Up Server Module Remote Using Ethernet Network Connection

    ■ Access to a network system. ■ An SP IP address used to log in to Oracle ILOM with a network connection. ■ Choose a method of obtaining a server module SP IP address, as described in the following sections: “Display Server Module Oracle ILOM SP IP Address (Web Interface)”...
  • Page 39 “Log In to Oracle ILOM SP (CLI) ” on page 53 ■ After log in, navigate to any individual server module SP in a chassis and use Oracle ILOM CLI or web interface to administer any server module in the chassis.

  • Page 40: Set Up Server Module Using Local Serial Connection

    A multi-port cable for server module connection. ■ You do not need an SP IP address to log in to Oracle ILOM using a serial connection and CLI. To set up the server module with Oracle ILOM CLI through a local front panel serial...
  • Page 41 9600 baud (default—do not change) ■ Disable hardware flow control (CTS/RTS) ■ Press Enter at the terminal device to establish a serial console connection to the server's Oracle ILOM. A login prompt for Oracle ILOM appears. For example: SP-productserialnumber login: Type a user name and password for the Administrator account.

  • Page 42: Set Up Server Module Using Local Kvm Connection

    Oracle ILOM user account with Administrator privileges. Manage the server module and configure Oracle ILOM. For more information about how to use the CLI interface to configure Oracle ILOM, refer to the Oracle ILOM 3.1 documentation library at http://www.oracle.com/goto/ILOM/docs (Optional) Connect to the server module serial console host using Oracle ILOM command-line interface.
  • Page 43 Connection Option Summary Attach the multi-port cable's universal connector port (UCP) to the UCP port on the server module front panel. Cable or connector damage possible. Use the multi-port cable for configuration and Caution – service purposes. Disconnect the multi-port cable from the server module after the configuration or service operation is complete to avoid damaging the cable or connector.
  • Page 44 Attach a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the two USB connectors on the multi-port cable. Determine the server module Oracle ILOM SP IP Address. Skip this step if you have the server module Oracle ILOM SP IP Address. Choose a method to obtain the server module SP IP address, as described in the following sections: “Display Server Module Oracle ILOM SP IP Address (Web Interface)”...

  • Page 45: Accessing Oracle Ilom

    Determining Server Module Oracle ILOM SP IP Address Accessing Oracle ILOM This section describes how to access the Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) and set up the service processor (SP) network configuration for your server module. The following table provides information about Oracle ILOM setup tasks.
  • Page 46 Determining Server Module Oracle ILOM SP IP Address Type the IP address of Oracle ILOM chassis CMM in the web browser address field. Example: http://10.153.55.140, press Enter. The Oracle ILOM web interface Login page appears. Type the user name and password.
  • Page 47 Determining Server Module Oracle ILOM SP IP Address Click Log In. The System Summary page appears.
  • Page 48 Determining Server Module Oracle ILOM SP IP Address Click Chassis View in the upper left pane. The Chassis View page appears with the blade server modules. Sun Blade X4-2B Installation Guide • March 2014...
  • Page 49 Note the server module's SP IP address. You must have the server module SP IP address to log in directly to the server module Oracle ILOM over the network. The IP address of the server module SP is configured using DHCP.
  • Page 50 Configured ■ Operational ■ If the chassis Oracle ILOM CMM is not working correctly, refer to the chassis documentation ■ at http://www.oracle.com/goto/SB6000/docs. Open a terminal window. Log in to the chassis Oracle ILOM CMM using a Secure Shell (SSH) session.
  • Page 51 For example: ipaddress = 10.134.210.152. Note the network configurations, including the server module's SP IP address. You need to know the SP IP address to log in directly to a server module Oracle ILOM. (Optional) Set a static IP address.

  • Page 52: Log In To Oracle Ilom Sp (Web Interface)

    Access a web browser. a. To improve response times, disable the web browser proxy server (if used). Type the Oracle ILOM SP IP address for the server module in the web browser. The Oracle ILOM web interface Login page appears.

  • Page 53: Log In To Oracle Ilom Sp (Cli)

    Access Server Module SP Oracle ILOM Click Log In. The Summary page appears. You are now logged in to the server module's Oracle ILOM web interface through an Ethernet Connection. Refer to the Oracle ILOM 3.1 documentation library for more information about how to use Oracle ILOM web interface.

  • Page 54: Accessing The Host Console

    The default Oracle ILOM Administrator account user name is root, and the password is changeme. After a successful log in to the server module Oracle ILOM, the Oracle ILOM prompt (->) appears. If the server module SP IP address is incorrect, see “Display Server Module Oracle ILOM SP IP...

  • Page 55: Log In To Oracle Ilom Sp (Cli) " On Page

    If the serial console is in use, stop the console session with the stop /HOST/console Note – command followed by the start /HOST/console command. To return to the Oracle ILOM console, press Esc followed by the ( character (Shift-9). “Configuring Preinstalled Oracle Solaris OS” on page 75 ■...
  • Page 56 If CD-ROM redirection is enabled, 32-bit Java is installed. ■ The Remote Console system is operational. ■ The server module Oracle ILOM service processor is operational. Refer to Oracle ILOM 3.1 ■ documentation, see http://www.oracle.com/goto/ILOM/docs. To connect to the host console from a remote system.
  • Page 57 Accessing the Host Console Verify that the mouse mode is set to Absolute mode in the Mouse Mode Settings tab. Click Launch Remote Console. If a warning or login dialog box appears after you click Launch Remote Console, do the ■...
  • Page 58 Note – increase installation time. The installation duration depends on network connectivity and traffic because content is accessed over the network. “5. Set up Server Module Software and Firmware (Oracle System Assistant)” on page 59 ■ Next Steps Sun Blade X4-2B Installation Guide • March 2014...

  • Page 59: Set Up Server Module Software And Firmware (Oracle System Assistant)

    5. Set up Server Module Software and Firmware (Oracle System Assistant) This section describes how to set up Sun Blade X4-2B server module software and firmware using Oracle System Assistant. Oracle System Assistant is the easiest method for setting up your server module software and firmware.
  • Page 60 The System Summary screen appears. Click the Oracle System Assistant Launch button in the upper right panel. A dialog box that requests to run a Oracle ILOM Remote Console session appears. To continue to launch Oracle System Assistant, click Yes.
  • Page 61 ■ USB Mouse ■ Choose a method to launch Oracle System Assistant locally on a server module, as described in the following sections: Ensure that the server module is in standby power mode. Verify that the Power/OK LED blinks slowly. See: “Front Panel Features”...
  • Page 62 ▼ Set Up Software and Firmware (Oracle System Assistant) To set up software and firmware for the Sun Blade X4-2B using Oracle System Assistant. Launch Oracle System Assistant. Choose one of the following methods: “Launch Oracle System Assistant (Oracle ILOM)” on page 59 ■...

  • Page 63: Configure Server Module Drives For Os Installation

    If you plan to install an operating system on the server module, you might need to prepare server module storage disk hard drives. You typically create a volume using Oracle System Assistant. LSI configuration utilities can be used for most set up options also.

  • Page 64: Identifying Rem Host Bus Adapters

    Manual. Identifying REM Host Bus Adapters The following REM host bus adapters (HBAs) are supported for the Sun Blade X4-2B. To configure server module drives, choose a topic link for the REM HBA option that is installed on your Sun Blade X4-2B server module from the following table.

  • Page 65: Sg-Sas6-R-Rem-Z Host Bus Adapter

    ■ The Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe RAID HBA name is supported by Oracle System Assistant. The Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe RAID HBA set up in Oracle System Assistant has the following options: Supports RAID 0 with one or more hard drives ■...
  • Page 66 Select the RAID level. SG-SAS6-R-REM-Z: Use RAID 0, 1, or 10 Oracle System Assistant supports only RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10. From the list in the Available Disks section, select the disks to include in the volume. Click Create Volume.

  • Page 67: Sg-Sas6-Rem-Z Host Bus Adapter

    Configure Storage Drives SG-SAS6-REM-Z (Oracle System Assistant) Oracle System Assistant is the easiest way to create a RAID 0 volume when two or more hard drives and a SGXSAS6INTZ HBA are installed on the server module. To prepare server hard drives for an OS installation, create a bootable volume for the REM SGXSAS6INTZ HBA using RAID 0.

  • Page 68: Configure Storage Drives (Lsi Configuration Utilities)

    Link Use a server configuration RAID volume level 5, 6, 10, 50, or 60 “Configure Storage Drives (LSI WebBIOS that is not supported by Oracle System Assistant. Configuration Utility)” on page 69 Sun Blade X4-2B Installation Guide • March 2014...
  • Page 69 Configure Storage Drives (LSI WebBIOS Configuration Utility) You can use the LSI WebBIOS Configuration Utility instead of Oracle System Assistant to prepare the storage drive for the following conditions: The server does not have Oracle System Assistant installed or active.
  • Page 70 Do not perform this procedure if you have: An SG-SAS6-REM-Z HBA installed. ■ Used Oracle System Assistant to create a RAID volume (virtual drive) and made that ■ volume bootable. Created only one RAID volume (virtual drive) using the LSI BIOS Configuration Utility.
  • Page 71 If your system BIOS is running in UEFI boot mode, access the LSI BIOS through the system ■ BIOS Setup utility. Refer to the Oracle X4 Series Server Administration Guide for more information. If your system BIOS is running in Legacy boot mode: ■...
  • Page 72 When the operation is successfully completed, the Set Boot Drive value for this virtual drive shows (current=selected VD). “7. Set Up an Operating System and Drivers” on page 73 Next Steps ■ Sun Blade X4-2B Installation Guide • March 2014...

  • Page 73: Set Up An Operating System And Drivers

    Create a RAID volume before installing the OS on the disk. ■ Create RAID volume level 1 or 10 using the drives that you want to install the OS on (Oracle ■ System Assistant supports only RAID 0 for the SG-SAS6-REM-Z).
  • Page 74 Sun Blade X4-2B Installation Guide for VMware ESXi ■ x86: Sun Blade X4-2B Installation Guide for Linux Operating Systems ■ x86: Sun Blade X4-2B Installation Guide for Oracle Solaris Operating System ■ Sun Blade X4-2B Installation Guide for Oracle VM Server ■...

  • Page 75: Configuring Preinstalled Oracle Solaris Os

    Configuring Preinstalled Oracle Solaris OS If you plan to use an optional preinstalled Oracle Solaris OS image for your server module, finish the installation by configuring the preinstalled Solaris OS. The Solaris OS image contains all of the necessary drivers for your server.

  • Page 76: Preinstalled Operating System Raid Limitations

    Oracle Solaris preinstalled image and it cannot be used. If you want to switch to UEFI BIOS Boot Mode and use Oracle Solaris 11.1, you have to do a fresh install of the Oracle Solaris 11.1 OS.
  • Page 77 Configuration Worksheet Required Installation Your Answers—an asterisk Information Description (*) identifies the default If you are not using Supply a static IP address for the system. DHCP, supply the Example: 129.200.9.1 network information Supply the netmask of the subnet. 255.255.0.0* Example: 255.255.0.0 Enable IPv6 on this machine? ■...
  • Page 78 If you chose LDAP, provide the following information about your LDAP profile: ■ Profile name ■ Profile server If you specify a proxy credential level in your LDAP profile, gather the following information: ■ Proxy-bind Distinguished Name ■ Proxy-bind password Sun Blade X4-2B Installation Guide • March 2014...

  • Page 79: Configure Preinstalled Oracle Solaris 11

    OS. Refer to “Configuration Worksheet” on page Access Oracle ILOM. If you are not already logged in to Oracle ILOM, log in either locally from a direct serial connection or remotely from an Ethernet connection. See “4. Access Server Module...
  • Page 80 Power on or restart the server: To power on the server, choose one of the following methods: ■ Oracle ILOM web interface: Click Host Management > Power Control, and then select ■ Power On from the menu. Oracle ILOM CLI: ■...
  • Page 81 From the Oracle ILOM web interface, close the Remote Console window, and then log out of ■ Oracle ILOM. From the Oracle ILOM CLI, press Esc followed by the ( character (Shift+9), and then log out of ■ Oracle ILOM.
  • Page 82 Configuration Worksheet Related Information More Information “Oracle Solaris OS Documentation” on page 76 ■ “Configuration Worksheet” on page 76 ■ Sun Blade X4-2B Installation Guide • March 2014...

  • Page 83: Configuring Preinstalled Oracle Vm Software

    Configuring Preinstalled Oracle VM Software If you plan to use the optional preinstalled Oracle VM software image on your server module, finish the installation by configuring the pre-installed software. The preinstalled software image contains all of the necessary drivers for your server.

  • Page 84: Preinstalled Oracle Vm Image Bios Boot Mode Restriction

    Preinstalled Oracle VM Image BIOS Boot Mode Restriction The Oracle VM Server software image is preinstalled on the server in the Legacy BIOS Boot Mode. Therefore, to use the preinstalled image, you must boot the server in the Legacy BIOS Boot Mode (the default).

  • Page 85: Configure Preinstalled Oracle Vm Server

    These instructions describe how to configure only the preinstalled Oracle VM Server on your server module. Oracle VM also has other components, such as Oracle VM Manager, that must be installed or already up and running to support the virtual machine environment.
  • Page 86 “Accessing Oracle ILOM” on page 45 for more information about connecting to the Oracle ILOM console web interface. For more information about connecting to Oracle ILOM console CLI, see “Set Up Server Module Using Local Serial Connection” on page Power on or restart the server:...
  • Page 87 UCP port. See “4. Access Server Module Management Tools” on page 37 information about attaching devices to the server. Follow the Oracle VM installer onscreen prompts to configure the software using the organization and network information you collected earlier.

  • Page 88: Updating Oracle Vm Software

    Updating Oracle VM Software If you use the Oracle VM Server software that is preinstalled on your system, you must ensure that it is compatible with the version of Oracle VM Manager that you use to manage your Oracle VM infrastructure. If necessary to achieve compatibility, upgrade your Oracle VM Server or Oracle VM Manager so that they are the same version.
  • Page 89 Getting Started With Oracle VM You configure the root password for the Oracle Solaris VM as part of the Oracle Solaris installation procedure. The default console password for both VMs is oracle. ■ Adding your server to an existing server pool, or creating a new one.
  • Page 90 Getting Started With Oracle VM Related Information “Oracle VM Server Configuration Worksheet” on page 84 ■ “Configure Preinstalled Oracle VM Server” on page 85 ■ Sun Blade X4-2B Installation Guide • March 2014...

  • Page 91: Configuring Preinstalled Oracle Linux Os

    Oracle Linux preinstalled image and it cannot be used. If you want to switch to UEFI BIOS Boot Mode and use Oracle Linux 6.x, you have to do a fresh install of the Oracle Linux 6.x OS.

  • Page 92: Oracle Linux Configuration Worksheet

    These instructions describe how to configure the preinstalled Oracle Linux on your server. If you are not already logged in to the server's Oracle ILOM, log in either locally from a direct serial connection, or remotely from an Ethernet connection.
  • Page 93 Power on or restart the server, as follows: To power on the server, use one of the following methods: ■ From the Oracle ILOM web interface, click Host Management > Power Control, and then ■ click Power On from the menu.
  • Page 94 Install desired packages. ■ When configuration is complete, end your console session using one of the following methods: From the Oracle ILOM web interface, close the Remote Console window, and then log out of ■ Oracle ILOM. Sun Blade X4-2B Installation Guide • March 2014...

  • Page 95: Register And Update Your Oracle Linux Os

    Oracle Linux Configuration Worksheet From the Oracle ILOM CLI, press Esc followed by the ( character (Shift+9) to terminate the ■ serial redirect session, and then log out of Oracle ILOM. ▼ Register and Update Your Oracle Linux OS The Unbreakable Linux Network (ULN) is a comprehensive resource for Oracle Linux support...

  • Page 96: Registering Oracle Linux And Activating Automatic Update

    After configuring Oracle Linux, you should register your system and activate your subscription with Oracle to receive automatic updates to the software. This will ensure that the server is running the latest version of the operating system. For instructions, go to: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/articles/servers-storage-admin/...

  • Page 97: Getting Server Firmware And Software Updates

    “Software Releases” on page 98 Learn how to get firmware and software using “Getting Firmware and Software From MOS or PMR” Oracle System Assistant, My Oracle Support, or on page 99 Physical Media Request. Install firmware and software updates using other “Installing Updates Using Other Methods”...

  • Page 98: Firmware And Software Access Options

    My Oracle Support provides the set of software releases for your server as described in the following table. You can obtain these software releases by downloading the files from My Oracle Support or by submitting to Oracle a physical media request (PMR).

  • Page 99: Getting Firmware And Software From Mos Or Pmr

    Oracle System Assistant. Getting Firmware and Software From MOS or PMR You can use Oracle System Assistant to easily download and then use the latest software release. For further information, see the Oracle X4 Series Server Administration Guide. However, you can also obtain updated firmware and software by using My Oracle Support (MOS) or by submitting to Oracle a physical media request (PMR).
  • Page 100 ▼ Download Firmware and Software Using My Oracle Support Go to the My Oracle Support web site: http://support.oracle.com. Sign in to My Oracle Support. At the top of the page, click the Patches & Updates tab. The Patch Search pane appears at the right of the screen.

  • Page 101: Requesting Physical Media

    Gathering Information for the Physical Media Request Requesting Physical Media If your processes do not allow downloads from Oracle web sites, you can receive the latest software release packages by submitting to Oracle a physical media request (PMR). The preferred method for submitting a PMR is through the My Oracle Support (MOS) web site.
  • Page 102 Fill in the ship-to contact information, which includes a contact name, phone number, email address, company name, and shipping address. Click the Next button. The Create Service Request: Severity/Contact screen appears. Enter your contact phone number and preferred method of contact. Sun Blade X4-2B Installation Guide • March 2014...

  • Page 103: Installing Updates Using Other Methods

    Call Oracle support, using the appropriate number from the Oracle Global Customer Support Contacts Directory at: http://www.oracle.com/us/support/contact-068555.html Tell Oracle support that you want to make a physical media request (PMR) for the Sun Server X4-x. If you are able to find the specific software release package and patch number information ■...
  • Page 104 Installing Updates Using Other Methods http://www.oracle.com/goto/ILOM/docs Sun Blade X4-2B Installation Guide • March 2014...

  • Page 105: Controlling System Power

    You can access Oracle ILOM running on the SP in Standby state. Fully powered on The host is powered on and you can access Oracle ILOM. Once the server boots the OS, you can also access Oracle ILOM and the OSs.

  • Page 106: Powering Off The Server Module

    ■ ▼ Graceful Shutdown (Oracle ILOM Web Interface) Log in to the Oracle ILOM web interface for the server module SP or CMM. Click Host Management > Power Control. The Power Control page appears. Use one of the following commands for orderly system shutdown: From the server module SP web interface Actions menu, select Graceful Shutdown and ■...
  • Page 107 Powering Off the Server Module ▼ Graceful Shutdown (Oracle ILOM CLI) To shutdown the server module in an orderly method using Oracle ILOM CLI. Log in to the Oracle ILOM CLI. Choose one of the following methods: Oracle ILOM server module SP ■...

  • Page 108: Powering On The Server Module

    Data loss hazard. Immediate shutdown will cause unsaved data on the server to be lost. Caution – Log in to the Oracle ILOM CLI for the server module SP or CMM. Use one of the following commands for orderly system shutdown: From the server module SP CLI, type: ■...
  • Page 109 ■ ▼ Reset the Server (Oracle ILOM Web Interface) Log in to the Oracle ILOM web interface for the server module SP or CMM. Click Host Management > Power Control. The Power Control page appears. Use one of the following commands for orderly system shutdown: From the server module SP web interface, select Reset from the Actions menu.

  • Page 111: Troubleshooting Installation Issues

    “Locating the Server Module Serial Number” on Service. page 113 Identifying Server Faults If the Service Action Required LED lights when the server is powered on, check Oracle ILOM for system faults. For more information about identifying server module faults, refer to the Sun Blade X4-2B Service Manual.

  • Page 112: Technical Support Information Worksheet

    To avoid power loss, use the default CMM power management settings in Oracle ILOM for ■ power supplies. For more information about power management, refer to the Oracle ILOM 3.1 documentation.

  • Page 113: Locating The Server Module Serial Number

    Network or Internet domain name Proxy server configuration Locating the Server Module Serial Number The serial number is located on the server module front panel label. You must have the server module serial number to obtain Oracle warranty support for your server module.
  • Page 114 To view support and warranty information for your product, go to: http://support.oracle.com Locating the Chassis Serial Number You may also need the chassis serial number to obtain Oracle warranty support. The chassis serial number (and also the server module serial number) can be viewed from Oracle ILOM CMM.

  • Page 115: Index

    Oracle VM, 83–90 accessing connecting Oracle ILOM, 51 serial host console, 54 dongle cable, 40–42, 42–44 Activating Automatic Update, Oracle Linux OS, 96 console, serial host connection, 54 altitude specifications, 13 CPUs, See processors BIOS Boot Mode Restriction description, 9...

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    84 configuring, 83–90 getting started, 88 operating system updating, 88 pre-installed image configuration, 75–82, 83–90, 91–96 Oracle VM OS, BIOS Boot Mode Restriction, 84 supported, 13 overview of server module, 9–23 Sun Blade X4-2B Installation Guide • March 2014...
  • Page 117 (UCP), location, 10 RAID limitations, Oracle Solaris OS, 76 USB flash drives, specifications, 30 rear panel, 11 Registering Oracle Linux, Oracle Linux OS, 96 remote console, See Oracle Remote Console reset server using Oracle ILOM CLI, 109...

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