Connecting Cables; Cabling Requirements - Sun Oracle NETRA SPARC T4-1 Installation Manual

Connecting Cables

Perform the following tasks to connect and configure the network and serial ports
before you attempt to boot the server.
Step Description
1. Review the cabling requirements.
2. Review the rear panel connectors and ports.
3. Connect the management and data cables.
Related Information
"Rear Panel Components" on page 6
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"Preparing for Installation" on page 19
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"Powering On the Server for the First Time" on page 79
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Cabling Requirements

Prior to cabling and powering on the server, gather the following network
information from your network administrator:
Netmask
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IP address for the service processor
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Gateway IP address
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At a minimum, you must connect cables to these ports before powering on the server
for the first time:
SER MGT port
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NET MGT port
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At least one system on-board Ethernet network port
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Links
"Cabling Requirements" on page 67
"Identifying Ports" on page 68
"Connecting Data and Management
Cables" on page 74
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