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Sun Fire X4470 Server
Installation Guide
Part No.: E20844-01
April 2011

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  • Page 1 Sun Fire X4470 Server Installation Guide Part No.: E20844-01 April 2011...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2010, 2011, Oracle and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. This software and related documentation are provided under a license agreement containing restrictions on use and disclosure and are protected by intellectual property laws. Except as expressly permitted in your license agreement or allowed by law, you may not use, copy, reproduce, translate, broadcast, modify, license, transmit, distribute, exhibit, perform, publish, or display any part, in any form, or by any means.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ESD Precautions 4 Server Description 4 Front Panel Features 4 Back Panel Features 5 Server Supported Components 6 Sun Fire X4470 Server Supported Components and Capabilities 7 Server Specifications 8 Physical Specifications 8 Electrical Specifications 9 Environmental Requirements 10 Managing Your Server 10...
  • Page 4 Connecting to Oracle ILOM and Applying Main Power to the Server 35 Connecting to Oracle ILOM 35 Network Defaults 36 ▼ Log In to Oracle ILOM Using a Serial Connection 36 ▼ Log In to Oracle ILOM Using an Ethernet Connection 37 Sun Fire X4470 Server Installation Guide • April 2011...
  • Page 5 ▼ Modify Network Settings 38 ▼ Test IPv4 or IPv6 Network Configuration 42 ▼ Exit Oracle ILOM 42 Applying Main Power to the Server 43 ▼ Apply Main Power to the Server 43 ▼ Power Off From Main Power 43 Installing or Configuring the Operating System 45 Installing an Operating System 45 Configuring a Preinstalled Operating System 47...
  • Page 6 Sun Fire X4470 Server Installation Guide • April 2011...

  • Page 7: Using This Documentation

    Using This Documentation This installation guide contains hardware installation procedures and configuration procedures for the preinstalled Oracle Solaris Operating System. You perform these procedures to bring the server to a configurable and usable state. This document is intended for system administrators, network administrators, and service technicians who have an understanding of server systems.

  • Page 8: Get Software And Firmware Downloads

    5. In the Product? Is field, type a full or partial product name, for example Sun Fire X4470, until a list of matches appears, then select the product of interest. 6. In the Release? Is pull down list, click the Down arrow.
  • Page 9 Support and Training These web sites provide additional resources: Support ■ (https://support.oracle.com) Training ■ (https://education.oracle.com) Using This Documentation...
  • Page 10 Sun Fire X4470 Server Installation Guide • April 2011...

  • Page 11: Preparing To Install The Server

    C H A P T E R Preparing to Install the Server This chapter describes Oracle’s Sun Fire X4470 Server hardware and the information you need to know before you begin to install the server into a rack. It includes the following topics: “Tools and Equipment Needed”...

  • Page 12: Server Installation Task Checklist

    Virtual Machine Software • VMware ESX/ESXi • Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 Sun Fire X4470 Server Installation Guide Operating System for Windows Operating Systems • Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Operating System Sun Fire X4470 Server Installation Guide • April 2011...

  • Page 13: Opening The Box

    Carefully open the shipping box. Unpack all server components from the packing cartons. Server Box Contents The following items should be packaged with the Sun Fire X4470 Server: Sun Fire X4470 Server ■ Power cord, packaged separately with country kit ■...

  • Page 14: Esd Precautions

    Server Description This section shows the front and back of the Sun Fire X4470 Server. Front Panel Features shows the Sun Fire X4470 Server front panel and describes its FIGURE 1-1 components.

  • Page 15: Back Panel Features

    Required) LED: amber Over Temperature Warning LED: amber 17 Hard disk drive 5 (optional) USB 2.0 connectors (2) Back Panel Features shows the Sun Fire X4470 Server back panel and describes its FIGURE 1-2 components. Chapter 1 Preparing to Install the Server...

  • Page 16: Server Supported Components

    Attention: amber Locate: white PCIe card slots 0–4 13 DB-15 video connector Cluster card slot Server Supported Components This section describes the components that are supported in the Sun Fire X4470 Server. Sun Fire X4470 Server Installation Guide • April 2011...

  • Page 17: Sun Fire X4470 Server Supported Components And Capabilities

    Sun Fire X4470 Server Supported Components and Capabilities The following table describes the components and capabilities of the Sun Fire X4470 Server. Sun Fire X4470 Server Components and Capabilities TABLE 1-2 Component X4470 Server Supported configurations: • Two processors installed in socket 0 and socket 2 •...

  • Page 18: Server Specifications

    Six hot-swappable, redundant fans at chassis front (top-loading); redundant fans in each power supply Management software Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) Server Specifications Physical Specifications lists the physical specifications for the Sun Fire X4470 Server. TABLE 1-3 Server Physical Specifications TABLE 1-3 Parameter Sun Fire X4470 Server Height 5.11 inches/129.85 mm...

  • Page 19: Electrical Specifications

    83 lbs max, 58 lbs min/37.65 kg max, 26.31 kg min Electrical Specifications lists the electrical specifications for the Sun Fire X4470 Server. TABLE 1-4 Note – For up to date information on power consumption, go to the following web site and navigate to the appropriate page: (http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/server-storage/sun-...

  • Page 20: Environmental Requirements

    Environmental Requirements lists the environmental requirements for the Sun Fire X4470 Server. TABLE 1-5 Server Environmental Requirements TABLE 1-5 Parameter Value ° ° ° ° Operating temperature C to 35 C (41 F to 95 (single, non-rack system) ° °...
  • Page 21 If you want to monitor your enterprise servers, you can take advantage of Sun ■ Management Center. For more details, see (http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/systems/patches/sysmgmt/s mc-jsp-138444.html) If you already have third-party system management tools, the servers can ■ integrate with many third-party tools. For more details, see (http://www.oracle.com/goto/system-management) Managing a single server ■...
  • Page 22 Sun Fire X4470 Server Installation Guide • April 2011...

  • Page 23: Installing The Server Into A Rack With Slide-Rails

    C H A P T E R Installing the Server Into a Rack With Slide-Rails This chapter describes how to place the server into a rack using the rail assembly in the rackmount kit. Perform these procedures if the rail assembly is purchased. This chapter includes the following topics: “Before You Begin”...

  • Page 24: Server Installation Process Overview

    Minimum 610 mm and maximum 915 mm mounting planes (24 inches to 36 inches). Clearance depth in front of front Distance to front cabinet door is at least 25.4 mm mounting plane (1 inch). Sun Fire X4470 Server Installation Guide • April 2011...
  • Page 25 Rack Compatibility (Continued) TABLE 2-1 Item Requirement Clearance depth behind front Distance to rear cabinet door is at least 900 mm (35.5 mounting plane inches) with the cable management arm, or 770 mm (30.4 inches) without the cable management arm. Clearance width between front and Distance between structural supports and cable rear mounting planes...

  • Page 26: Disassembling Slide-Rails

    4. Push the mounting bracket release button toward the front of the mounting bracket ( ), and simultaneously withdraw the mounting bracket from FIGURE 2-1 the slide-rail assembly. 5. Repeat for the remaining slide-rail assembly. Sun Fire X4470 Server Installation Guide • April 2011...

  • Page 27: Installing The Mounting Brackets Onto The Server

    Disassembling the Slide-Rail Before Installation FIGURE 2-1 Figure Legend Slide-rail lock Mounting bracket release button Installing the Mounting Brackets Onto the Server You must install the mounting brackets onto the server before you can rackmount the server. ▼ Install Mounting Brackets To install the mounting brackets onto the sides of the server: Chapter 2 Installing the Server Into a Rack With Slide-Rails...

  • Page 28: Install Mounting Brackets

    ( FIGURE 2-2 3. Verify that the rear locating pin has engaged the mounting bracket clip. 4. Repeat to install the remaining mounting bracket on the other side of the server. Sun Fire X4470 Server Installation Guide • April 2011...

  • Page 29: Attaching The Slide-Rail Assemblies To The Rack

    Attaching the Slide-Rail Assemblies to the Rack Complete the following procedures to attach the slide-rail assemblies to the rack. Note – The slide rail assemblies support only racks with 9.5-mm square holes and M6 round holes. All other racks, including those racks with 7.2-mm, M5, or 10-32 mounting holes, are not supported.
  • Page 30 Installing Slide-Rail Assemblies Onto Rack FIGURE 2-3 Slide-Rail Mounting Pins FIGURE 2-4 Sun Fire X4470 Server Installation Guide • April 2011...
  • Page 31 4. (Optional) If you choose to attach the slide-rail assembly with mounting screws and cage nuts, insert the M6 mounting screws through both front and rear slide-rail brackets and rack posts, then secure them with the caged nuts. FIGURE 2-5 Attaching Slide-Rail Assembly to Rack FIGURE 2-5 5.

  • Page 32: Installing The Server Into The Slide-Rail Assemblies

    Extend your rack’s anti-tip bar to prevent the rack from tipping during equipment installation. ▼ Install Server Into the Slide-Rail Assemblies 1. Push the slide-rails into the slide-rail assemblies on the rack as far as possible. Sun Fire X4470 Server Installation Guide • April 2011...
  • Page 33 2. Raise the server so that the rear ends of the mounting brackets are aligned with the slide-rail assemblies that are mounted in the rack ( FIGURE 2-7 3. Insert the mounting brackets into the slide-rails, then push the server into the rack until the mounting brackets encounter the slide-rail stops (approximately 12 inches, or 30 cm).

  • Page 34: Installing The Cable Management Arm

    1. Unpack the CMA parts. 2. Take the CMA to the back of the equipment rack and ensure that you have adequate room to work around the back of the server. Sun Fire X4470 Server Installation Guide • April 2011...
  • Page 35 Note – References to “left” or “right” in this procedure assume that you are facing the back of the equipment rack. 3. Remove tape to separate the parts of the CMA. 4. Insert the CMA’s mounting bracket connector into the right slide-rail until the connector locks into place with an audible click ( FIGURE 2-9 Inserting the CMA Mounting Bracket Into the Back of the Right Slide-Rail...
  • Page 36 Figure Legend CMA slide-rail connector Right slide-rail 6. Insert the left CMA slide-rail connector into the left slide-rail assembly until the connector locks into place with an audible click ( FIGURE 2-11 Sun Fire X4470 Server Installation Guide • April 2011...
  • Page 37 Inserting the CMA Slide-Rail Connector Into the Back of the Left Slide-Rail FIGURE 2-11 Figure Legend CMA slide-rail connector Left slide-rail 7. Install and route cables to your server, as required. Note – Instructions for installing the server cables are provided in “Back Panel Connectors and Ports”...
  • Page 38 For best results, place three cable straps, evenly spaced, on the rear-facing side of the CMA and three cable straps on the side of the CMA nearest the server. Installing CMA Cable Straps FIGURE 2-12 Figure Legend CMA cable strap CMA arm Sun Fire X4470 Server Installation Guide • April 2011...

  • Page 39: Verifying Operation Of The Slide-Rails And Cma

    Verifying Operation of the Slide-Rails and CMA Use the following procedure to ensure that the slide-rails and CMA are operating correctly. ▼ Verify Operation of Slide-Rails and CMA Note – Two people are recommended for this procedure: one to move the server in and out of the rack, and one to observe the cables and CMA.
  • Page 40 Sun Fire X4470 Server Installation Guide • April 2011...

  • Page 41: Attaching Cables And Power Cords

    C H A P T E R Attaching Cables and Power Cords This chapter describes how to connect cables and power on the server for the first time. It includes the following topics: “Back Panel Connectors and Ports” on page 31 ■...

  • Page 42: Attaching Cables To The Server

    2. (Optional) If you plan to interact with the system console directly, connect any external devices, such as mouse and keyboard, to the server’s USB connectors [4], and/or a monitor to the DB-15 video connector [7]. Sun Fire X4470 Server Installation Guide • April 2011...

  • Page 43: Connecting Power Cords To The Server

    3. If you plan to connect to the Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) software over the network, connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port labeled NET MGT [5]. Note – The service processor (SP) uses the NET MGT (out-of-band) port by default. You can configure the SP to share one of the server’s four 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports instead.
  • Page 44 Front Panel Indicators and Power Button FIGURE 3-2 Figure Legend Main Power/OK LED Power Button SP OK/Fault LED Sun Fire X4470 Server Installation Guide • April 2011...

  • Page 45: Connecting To Oracle Ilom And Applying Main Power To The Server

    C H A P T E R Connecting to Oracle ILOM and Applying Main Power to the Server This chapter describes how to access the Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) command-line interface (CLI) to manage the server. It also describes how to apply main power to the server.

  • Page 46: Network Defaults

    Network Defaults The Sun Fire X4470 supports dual-stack IPv4 and IPv6 settings, which enable Oracle ILOM to fully operate in an IPv4 and IPv6 network environment. For IPv4 configurations, DHCP is enabled by default, allowing a DHCP server on the network to automatically assign network settings to the server.

  • Page 47: Log In To Oracle Ilom Using An Ethernet Connection

    3. Press Enter to establish a connection between your serial console and Oracle ILOM. A login prompt to Oracle ILOM appears. 4. Log in to the Oracle ILOM command-line interface (CLI) using an Administrator account. Oracle ILOM displays a default command prompt (->), indicating that you have successfully logged in to Oracle ILOM.

  • Page 48: Modify Network Settings

    ■ command to assign values for the properties listed in the following table. For example: -> set /SP/network/ pendingipdiscovery=static -> set /SP/network/ pendingipaddress=10.8.183.106 -> set /SP/network/ pendingipnetmask=255.255.255.0 -> set /SP/network/ pendingipgateway=10.8.183.254 Sun Fire X4470 Server Installation Guide • April 2011...
  • Page 49 -> set /SP/network/ commitpending=true Property Set Property Value Description The network state is state set state=enabled enabled by default. To enable a static network pendingipdiscovery set pendingipdiscovery= configuration, set static pendingipdiscovery to static. By default, pendingipdiscovery is set to dhcp. To assign multiple static pendingipaddress set pendingipaddress=...
  • Page 50 DHCPv6 server. The dhcpv6_stateful property value is available in Oracle ILOM as of 3.0.14 • disable Disables all auto-configuration property values and sets the read-only property value for link local address Sun Fire X4470 Server Installation Guide • April 2011...
  • Page 51 Note – The IPv6 configuration options take affect after they are set. You do not need to commit these changes under the /network target. Note – You can enable the stateless auto-configuration option to run at the same time as when the option for dhcpv6_stateless is enabled or as when the option for dhcpv6_stateful is enabled.

  • Page 52: Test Ipv4 Or Ipv6 Network Configuration

    IPv6 test destination address. For example:-> set ping6= fe80::211:5dff:febe:5000 Ping of fe80::211:5dff:febe:5000 succeeded ▼ Exit Oracle ILOM ● To end an Oracle ILOM session, at the CLI prompt, type exit. Sun Fire X4470 Server Installation Guide • April 2011...

  • Page 53: Applying Main Power To The Server

    Applying Main Power to the Server After you have verified that you can connect to Oracle ILOM and are ready to install or configure an operating system, apply main power to the server. ▼ Apply Main Power to the Server 1.
  • Page 54 Sun Fire X4470 Server Installation Guide • April 2011...

  • Page 55: Installing Or Configuring The Operating System

    Installing an Operating System lists the operating systems supported for installation and use on the Sun TABLE 5-1 Fire X4470 Server at the time of publication of this document, along with information about where to get instructions for installing each operating system.
  • Page 56 Sun Fire X4470 • Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, Server Installation Guide for Enterprise Edition, 64-bit Windows Operating Systems. • Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, Datacenter Edition, 64-bit Sun Fire X4470 Server Installation Guide • April 2011...

  • Page 57: Configuring A Preinstalled Operating System

    Note – For an up-to-date list of the preinstalled operating systems available on the Sun Fire X4470 Server, go to the following web site and navigate to the appropriate page: (http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/server-storage/sun- x86/overview/index.html).
  • Page 58 Sun Fire X4470 Server Installation Guide • April 2011...

  • Page 59: Configuring The Preinstalled

    C H A P T E R Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System This chapter explains the steps for configuring the Oracle Solaris 10 Operating System (OS) that is preinstalled on server, if ordered. The preinstalled Solaris version is Solaris 10 10/09 or later. Note –...

  • Page 60: Configuration Worksheet

    Choose a host name for the system. Kerberos Do you want to configure Kerberos security on this • Yes machine? • No* If yes, gather this information: Default realm: Administration server: First KDC: (Optional) Additional KDCs: Sun Fire X4470 Server Installation Guide • April 2011...
  • Page 61 Worksheet for Operating System Configuration (Continued) TABLE 6-1 Your Answers: Information for Installation Description or Example Defaults (*) Name service Name service If applicable, which name service should this system • NIS+ use? • NIS • DNS • LDAP • None* Domain name Provide the name of the domain in which the system resides.

  • Page 62: Configuring Server Raid Drives

    If you want to configure your server drives in a RAID, refer to the following documents for instructions on configuring RAID and installing the Solaris 10 OS. LSI MegaRAID SAS Software User’s Guide, which is available at: ■ (http://www.lsi.com/support/sun) Sun Fire X4470 Server Installation Guide • April 2011...

  • Page 63: Configuring The Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System

    Sun Fire X4470 Server Installation Guide for Linux Operating Systems, which is ■ available at: (http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=E19694- 01&id=homepage) Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System After you have completed the configuration worksheet, use the following procedure to configure the preinstalled Oracle Solaris Operating System.
  • Page 64 (DHCP or static IP address). After you have entered the system configuration information, the server completes the boot process and displays the Solaris login prompt. Sun Fire X4470 Server Installation Guide • April 2011...

  • Page 65: Solaris 10 Operating System User Information

    For troubleshooting information, see Appendix A in Solaris 10 09/10 Installation ■ Guide: Custom JumpStart and Advanced Installations. See the Sun Fire X4470 Server Product Notes for patch and other late-breaking ■ information. For patches and instructions, go to the following web site and navigate to the appropriate page: (http://support.oracle.com)

  • Page 66: Reinstalling The Solaris Operating System

    You can download software for the Solaris OS from the following sites: To download the Solaris 10 Operating System, go to: ■ (http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/server- storage/solaris/downloads/index.html) To download Solaris patches, go to: ■ (http://support.oracle.com) Sun Fire X4470 Server Installation Guide • April 2011...

  • Page 67: Index

    Index electronic components protecting from electrostatic damage, 4 AC OK LED electrostatic discharge (ESD), 4 location of, 6 environmental requirements, 10 antistatic grounding strap, 4 Ethernet cables anti-tip bar, 21 connecting, 33 Ethernet connection logging in to Oracle ILOM, 37 back panel external cables components...
  • Page 68 10 location of, 6 physical, 8 precautions, 4 system status LEDs preinstalled location of, 6 Oracle Solaris, configuring, 49 tools and equipment rack compatibility needed for server installation, 1 checking, 14 Sun Fire X4470 Server Installation Guide • April 2011...
  • Page 69 unpacking the server, 3 Index...
  • Page 70 Sun Fire X4470 Server Installation Guide • April 2011...

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