Installation Procedure Overview - Oracle Sun Server X4-4 Installation Manual

Installation Procedure Overview

This document describes initial setup and configuration Oracle's Sun Server X4-4 to the point
of first power-on and operating system installation.
The following table summarizes an ordered list of tasks that you must perform to properly
install the server.
Step Description
1 Review the product notes for any late-breaking
information about the server.
2 Review the server site requirements, specifications,
and components and confirm that you have
received all the items you ordered; familiarize
yourself with ESD and safety precautions; and
assemble the required tools and equipment.
3 Review the server features.
4 Install any separately shipped optional
components.
5 Install the server into a rack.
6 Attach data cables and power cords to the server.
7 Connect to Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager
(ILOM).
8 (Recommended) Set up your system software and
firmware using Oracle System Assistant.
9 If purchased, configure your factory preinstalled
operating system or virtual machine software
option.
10 If you did not purchase a factory preinstalled
operating system or virtual machine software
option, install a supported operating system or
virtual machine software product.
Links
Sun Server X4-4 Product Notes at
oracle.com/goto/X4-4/docs
"Preparing to Install the Server" on page 27
"Server Features and Components" on page 15
"Optional Component Installation" on page 32
"Installing the Server Into a Rack" on page 33
"Cabling the Server" on page 49
"Connecting to Oracle ILOM" on page 53
"Setting Up Software and Firmware Using Oracle
System Assistant" on page 71
■ "Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle Solaris
OS" on page 107
■ "Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle Linux
OS" on page 113
■ "Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle VM
Software " on page 119
■ Sun Server X4-4 Installation Guide for Oracle
Solaris
■ Sun Server X4-4 Installation Guide for Linux
■ Sun Server X4-4 Installation Guide for Oracle
VM
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