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- Page 1 Sun Blade X8400 Server Module ™ Installation Guide Sun Microsystems, Inc. www.sun.com Part No. 820-3619-11 March 2008, Revision A Submit comments about this document at: http://www.sun.com/hwdocs/feedback...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Preface vii Sun Blade X8400 Hardware and Software Features 1 Hardware Overview 2 Environmental Requirements 3 Server Module Indicators and Buttons 4 Supported Operating Systems 5 Factory-Installed Operating Systems 5 Managing the Sun Blade Server Module With ILOM 6... - Page 4 ▼ Edit Existing IP Address(es) in ILOM Using the CLI 38 Reset ILOM Root Account Password (changeme) 40 ▼ Reset ILOM Root Account Password 40 What to Do Next 41 Sun Blade X8400 Server Module Installation Guide • March 2008...
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Page 5: Preface
Preface The Sun Blade X8400 Server Module Installation Guide includes general information about the Sun Blade™ X8400 Server Module and instructions for installing the server module into a Sun Blade Modular System. Before You Read This Document This document is intended for experienced system administrators. Before installing a... -
Page 6: Typographic Conventions
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Page 7: Related Documentation
Related Documentation The documentation listed in the following table are available online at: For the Sun Blade 8000 Modular System: ■ http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/blade8000 For the Sun Blade 8000 P Modular System: ■ http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/coll/blade8000p Note – The last two digits of the documentation part number identifies the latest version of the product documentation that is available for download (or viewing online). - Page 8 • ILOM system management operations and configuration • Servicing the system • Troubleshooting the system Note - To run the online system, click frames.html after unzipping the file. viii Sun Blade X8400 Server Module Installation Guide • March 2008...
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Page 9: Sun Welcomes Your Comments
Sun is interested in improving its documentation and welcomes your comments and suggestions. You can submit your comments by going to: http://www.sun.com/hwdocs/feedback Please include the following title and part number of your document with your feedback: Sun Blade X8400 Server Module Installation Guide, 820-3619-11 ■ Preface... - Page 10 Sun Blade X8400 Server Module Installation Guide • March 2008...
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Page 11: Sun Blade X8400 Hardware And Software Features
Sun Blade X8400 Hardware and Software Features This chapter includes general information to help you become familiar with the hardware and software features of the Sun Blade X8400 Server Module. This chapter contains the following topics: “Hardware Overview” on page 2 ■... -
Page 12: Hardware Overview
Hardware Overview The Sun Blade X8400 is one of four types of server modules that you can install in a Sun Blade 8000 or 8000 P Chassis. A summary of the hardware configurations, options, and standard components available for the Sun Blade X8400 Server Module follows. -
Page 13: Environmental Requirements
“Attach Local Devices to Server Module” on page Physical The Sun Blade X8400 Server Module is approximately 19.5 x 18.5 x 1.87 Specification inches (HxDxW) in a 1U form factor. The server module plugs in to a Sun Blade Modular System, or chassis, which provides power to each module, as well as cooling through fans. -
Page 14: Server Module Indicators And Buttons
Disk Drive - OK/Activity LED Server Module Slot Number Server Module Locator Button Server Module Ready-to-Remove LED Server Module Service Action Required LED Server Module OK LED Server Module Power Button Sun Blade X8400 Server Module Installation Guide • March 2008... -
Page 15: Supported Operating Systems
Supported Operating Systems The following operating systems are supported on the Sun Blade X8400 Server Module: Red Hat Enterprise Advanced Server v.4 Update 3 or later for x86 (32-bit and ■ 64-bit) Red Hat Enterprise Advanced Server Linux 5 or later for x86 (32-bit and 64-bit) ■... -
Page 16: Managing The Sun Blade Server Module With Ilom
Blade 8000 Series Installation Guide are posted to the Sun documentation site. To ensure you locate the latest version of this guide, search for the title or part number (819-5647) of the guide on the Sun documentation site (https://docs.sun.com). Sun Blade X8400 Server Module Installation Guide • March 2008... -
Page 17: Ilom On The Server Module Sp And Cmm
For detailed information about performing ILOM system management tasks, refer to the ILOM section in the Sun Blade 8000 Series Online Information System (OIS). You can download the Sun Blade 8000 Series OIS at: http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/coll/blade8000 Chapter 1 Sun Blade X8400 Hardware and Software Features... - Page 18 Sun Blade X8400 Server Module Installation Guide • March 2008...
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Page 19: Server Module Installation And Power-On
Power-On After you have familiarized yourself with the features and components of the Sun Blade X8400 Server Module, use the instructions in this chapter to install the server into the Sun Blade 8000 or 8000 P Chassis. This chapter contains the following topics: “System Chassis Prerequisites”... -
Page 20: System Chassis Prerequisites
Wear an antistatic grounding strap connected to a metal surface on the chassis when you work on system components. Sun Blade X8400 Server Module Installation Guide • March 2008... -
Page 21: Add Memory Modules To The Server Module
Add Memory Modules to the Server Module The Sun Blade server modules are shipped with standard memory configurations. If you ordered additional memory, a kit for the additional memory is shipped separately. About Memory Modules The X8400 Server Module uses 2.5V error-correcting (ECC) high-capacity dual inline memory modules (DIMMs). -
Page 22: Memory Module Installation
Place the server module on a stable, antistatic work surface. For example, place the server module on top of an antistatic mat; or, place the server module on top of the server module’s plastic packaging. Sun Blade X8400 Server Module Installation Guide • March 2008... - Page 23 Type of Cover Description Screws holding Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the four middle cover screws and cover in place fully loosen the four captive screws. b. Slide the cover up until the cover clears the tabs at the front of the server module, then remove the cover.
- Page 24 8. To install the second DIMM, repeat Steps 4 through 7. 9. To reinstall the server module cover, slide the cover under the tabs at the front of the server module, then reinstall and tighten all screws. Sun Blade X8400 Server Module Installation Guide • March 2008...
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Page 25: Add Hard Disk Drives To The Server Module
Add Hard Disk Drives to the Server Module The Sun Blade server module is shipped without hard disk drives (HDDs). As an option, you can order and install up to two HDDs per server module. HDDs are easily installed in the HDD bays (labeled HDD0-1) located on the front panel of the server module (see figure below). - Page 26 For more information about server module hot-plug operations, see the service and hot-plug component topics in the Sun Blade 8000 Series Online Information System at: http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/coll/blade8000 Sun Blade X8400 Server Module Installation Guide • March 2008...
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Page 27: Remove Hdd Filler Panel
▼ Remove HDD Filler Panel 1. Unpack the server module (box labeled Sun Blade). 2. In the front of the server module, locate the HDD filler panel that you want to remove. Note that the HDD filler panel ejector lever is in the closed position. 3. -
Page 28: Install Hdd Into The Server Module
4. On the new HDD, push the disk drive ejector lever button on the front to unlatch the lever, then tilt down the lever. 5. Align the HDD with the vacant HDD slot in the server module. Ensure that the ejector lever is completely open. Sun Blade X8400 Server Module Installation Guide • March 2008... - Page 29 6. Slide the new HDD into the vacant HDD slot by pressing on the middle of the HDD faceplate with your thumb or finger. 7. Ensure that the HDD ejector lever is two-thirds open (approximately 60 degrees with respect to the faceplate) when sliding in the HDD into the slot. Do not slide the HDD in all the way.
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Page 30: Install The Server Module Into The Chassis
The server module filler panel is required to meet FCC standards for EMI. Use the following procedures to remove a filler panel from a slot and to install a server module into the corresponding vacant slot. Sun Blade X8400 Server Module Installation Guide • March 2008... -
Page 31: Remove Server Module Filler Panel
Caution – The following procedure is for new installations in a powered-off chassis. If you want to install or remove a server module using a hot-plug operation, see the Service and Upgrades topics in the Sun Blade 8000 Series Online Information System at: http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/coll/blade8000 ▼... -
Page 32: Sun Blade Server Module Power-On Policy
ILOM is set to automatically return to its previous power state. For instance: If main power was the last operating power state, the server module would ■ automatically receive main power when inserted into a powered-on chassis. Sun Blade X8400 Server Module Installation Guide • March 2008... -
Page 33: Verify Server Module Power State
If standby power was the last operating power state, the server module would ■ automatically receive standby power when inserted into a powered-on chassis. For more information about the blade SP power-on policy, see the following topics in the Sun Blade 8000 Series Online Information System (OIS): Blade SP Power-On Policy ■... -
Page 34: Apply Main Power To Server Module Sp Using The Power Button
SP. For more information about the server module SP power policy options, see the Blade SP Power Policy topic in the Sun Blade 8000 Series Online Information System at: http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/coll/blade8000 Sun Blade X8400 Server Module Installation Guide • March 2008... -
Page 35: Attach Local Devices To Server Module
The server module SP default power-on state prior to ILOM 1.1.5 is controlled in ■ the BIOS. The earlier server module BIOS firmware power-on state was shipped enabled causing the server module to automatically power on with main power upon receiving power from the chassis. Note –... -
Page 36: Attach Local Vga Monitor To The Server Module
Follow these steps to attach a local VGA monitor to a Sun Blade server module. 1. Locate the VGA monitor cable. 2. Attach the VGA monitor cable to the VGA port on the front panel of the Sun Blade server module. Sun Blade X8400 Server Module Installation Guide • March 2008... -
Page 37: Attach Usb Devices To The Server Module
Figure Legend VGA port on front panel of server module ▼ Attach USB Devices to the Server Module You can attach any of the following local USB devices to a Sun Blade server module: External media drives (CD/DVD and Floppy) ■... -
Page 38: What To Do Next
IP address for the server module SP and how to establish initial communication with ILOM. For more information, see Chapter 3 “Establish Communication With ILOM Server Module SP” on page 29 Sun Blade X8400 Server Module Installation Guide • March 2008... -
Page 39: Establish Communication With Ilom Server Module Sp
C H A P T E R Establish Communication With ILOM Server Module SP You can establish communication with the ILOM server module SP through a local or remote console. Local console. Connect a serial console to the local serial management port on the ■... -
Page 40: Ilom Connection Setup Worksheet
CMM. Connection For more information, see “Attach CMM Network Management Cable” in the Sun Blade 8000 Series Installation Guide. Sun Blade X8400 Server Module Installation Guide • March 2008... - Page 41 Initial Setup Worksheet to Establish Communication With ILOM (Continued) TABLE 3-1 Information for Setup Requirement Description SP IP Assignment Mandatory Decide whether to assign DHCP or static IP address(es) to the server SP(s). All remote system management communication with ILOM is through the server SP or CMM management network.
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Page 42: Assign Ip Addresses To The Sun Server Module Sp
DHCP server on the same local network as the Sun Blade 8000 Series system. Setting up a DHCP server is out of the scope of this guide; see the documentation supplied with the DHCP server software. Sun Blade X8400 Server Module Installation Guide • March 2008... -
Page 43: Assign Dhcp Ip Addresses Using An Ethernet Management Connection
▼ Assign DHCP IP Addresses Using an Ethernet Management Connection Follow these instructions when using DHCP to assign IP addresses. 1. Verify that your DHCP server is configured to accept new media access control (MAC) addresses. Consult the documentation supplied with your DHCP server software. 2. -
Page 44: Assign A Static Ip Address To Server Sp Using A Serial Connection
2. Configure the terminal or terminal emulator software to the following serial parameters: 8N1: eight data bits, no parity, one stop bit ■ 9600 baud ■ Disable hardware flow control (CTS/RTS) ■ Disable software flow control (XON/XOFF) ■ Sun Blade X8400 Server Module Installation Guide • March 2008... - Page 45 3. Press Enter to establish a connection between the serial console and the SP interface. After a few moments, the ILOM Login prompt appears. For example: <host name> Login: 4. Log in to ILOM as an Administrator by entering an Administrator user name and password then press Enter.
- Page 46 Typically, after assigning (or changing) an IP address the connection made to ILOM using the former IP address will time-out. Use the newly assigned IP address to connect to ILOM. Sun Blade X8400 Server Module Installation Guide • March 2008...
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Page 47: Edit Ip Address Assignments Using An Ethernet Management Connection
Edit IP Address Assignments Using an Ethernet Management Connection Use the following procedures to manage service processor(s) IP assignment(s) over an Ethernet management connection: “Edit Existing IP Addresses in ILOM Using the Web Interface” on page 37 ■ “Edit Existing IP Address(es) in ILOM Using the CLI” on page 38 ■... -
Page 48: Edit Existing Ip Address(Es) In Ilom Using The Cli
3. Type the show command to view the IP address(es) assigned, for example: For a chassis server module: show /CH/BLn/SP network ■ For a chassis CMM in slot 0: show /CMM/network/CMM0 ■ For chassis CMM in slot 1: show /CMM/network/CMM1 ■ Sun Blade X8400 Server Module Installation Guide • March 2008... - Page 49 4. Type the following commands to change the existing IP address assigned. Note that the last command in the table below (commitpending=true) must be performed last. Command Description and Example Type this command followed by the static IP address set pendingipaddress= that you want to assign to the server SP or CMM.
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Page 50: Reset Ilom Root Account Password (Changeme)
5. In the User Account page, select the radio button for root then click Edit. A security message appears. Click OK to continue and the User Account dialog box appears. Sun Blade X8400 Server Module Installation Guide • March 2008... -
Page 51: What To Do Next
6. In the User Account dialog box, do the following: a. Select the box for Change. b. In the Password text box, type the new password. c. In the Confirm Password text box, type the new password again. d. Click Save. The new password identified in Step 6b and Step 6c is activated for the root administrator account. - Page 52 Sun Blade X8400 Server Module Installation Guide • March 2008...
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