Getting Started; Tools And Equipment Needed; Installation Tasks; Server Installation Tasks - Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine Owner's Manual

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Getting Started

This chapter describes how to get started with your Oracle Exalytics In-Memory
Machine.
It discusses the following topics:
•

Tools and Equipment Needed

•

Installation Tasks

• Opening the Box
• ESD Precautions
• Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine Description
• Connecting the Cables
• Connecting the Power Cords
1.1 Tools and Equipment Needed
To install the system, you need the following tools:
• No. 2 Phillips screwdriver
• ESD mat and grounding strap
• Pencil, stylus, or other pointed device, for pushing front panel buttons
You also need a system console device, such as one of the following:
• A laptop or Sun workstation
• ASCII terminal
• Terminal server
1.2 Installation Tasks
This section summarizes a list of tasks that you must perform to install the Oracle
Exalytics In-Memory Machine.
Table 1-1
Step
1
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Server Installation Tasks

Description
Unpack the machine and any optional
components ordered for the Oracle
Exalytics In-Memory Machine from the
shipping containers.
Review electrostatic damage (ESD)
precautions before installing the Oracle
Exalytics In-Memory Machine.
For More Information
See Opening the Box
See ESD Precautions
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