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  • Page 1 Oracle Server X8-8 Installation Guide ® Part No: E93400-02 June 2019...
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Using This Documentation .................  9 Product Documentation Library .................  9 Feedback .......................  9 Installation Procedure .................. 11 Installation Procedure Overview ............... 11 Preparing for Server Installation ...............  13 Server Physical Specifications .................  13 Receiving and Unpacking Requirements ............ 14 Rack Space Requirements ................ 14 Maintenance Space Requirements .............. 14 Environmental Requirements ................ 15 Temperature Guidelines ................
  • Page 6 ▼ Install the Server Into the Rack ............ 54 Connecting Cables and Applying Power ............ 57 Cabling Requirements .................. 57 Back Panel Connectors and Ports .............. 58 USB Ports ....................  60 SER MGT Ports .................. 60 NET MGT Ports ...................  61 Ethernet Ports .................. 62 Oracle Server X8-8 Installation Guide • June 2019...
  • Page 7 RAID Overview ....................  89 Configuring RAID .................. 91 Supported Storage Devices ................ 91 ▼ Configure RAID on Oracle Storage 12 Gb SAS PCIe RAID Host Bus Adapter, Internal 16 Port .....................  92 ▼ View Installed Oracle Flash Accelerator F640 PCIe Cards in BIOS Setup Utility ...................... 103 Installing an Operating System ............... 106...
  • Page 8 Options for Accessing Firmware and Software Updates ........ 114 Software Releases .................. 114 Getting Updates From My Oracle Support ............ 115 ▼ Download Firmware and Software Updates From My Oracle Support .. 115 Getting Software from Software Delivery Cloud .......... 116 ▼ Download Software Using Oracle Software Delivery Cloud .... 116 Installing Updates Using Other Methods ............

  • Page 9: Using This Documentation

    Using This Documentation Overview – Provides specifications and describes how to install and power on Oracle ■ Server X8-8 for the first time Audience – Technicians, administrators, developers, and authorized service providers who ■ need to perform the tasks or learn about the concepts in this document Required knowledge –...
  • Page 10 Oracle Server X8-8 Installation Guide • June 2019...

  • Page 11: Installation Procedure

    Installation Procedure This section provides an overview of the Oracle Server X8-8 installation procedure. Review the entire installation procedure and find links to more information about each step. Installation Procedure Overview The following table summarizes the tasks that you must perform to properly install Oracle Server X8-8.
  • Page 12 “Controlling System Power” on page 107 Review procedures for getting the latest server firmware and “Getting Firmware and software. Software” on page 113 Troubleshoot installation issues. “Troubleshooting Installation Issues” on page 119 Oracle Server X8-8 Installation Guide • June 2019...

  • Page 13: Preparing For Server Installation

    Related Information “Installation Procedure Overview” on page 11 ■ “Server Features and Components” on page 25 ■ Server Physical Specifications The following table lists Oracle Server X8-8 physical specifications. Dimension Server Specification Measurement Height 5-rack unit (5U) nominal 219 mm (8.62 inches)

  • Page 14: Receiving And Unpacking Requirements

    ■ flooring that causes vibration. Rack Space Requirements Oracle Server X8-8 is a five rack unit (5U) server. For physical dimensions, see “Server Physical Specifications” on page You can install the server into a four-post rack cabinet that conforms to ANSI/EIA 310-D-1992 or IEC 60279 standards, such as Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242.

  • Page 15: Environmental Requirements

    Environmental Requirements Location Maintenance Access Requirement Back of the server 91.4 cm (36 inches) Area above the rack 91.4 cm (36 inches) Front of the server 123.2 cm (48.5 inches) Environmental Requirements The following table describes the environmental specifications for the server. Set conditions to the optimal temperature and humidity ranges to minimize the Caution - chance of downtime due to component failure.

  • Page 16: Temperature Guidelines

    35 percent. ESD risk becomes critical when levels drop below 30 percent. Most computer equipment can operate in a wide range (20 to 80 percent), but 45 to 50 percent is the recommended optimal range for the reasons listed. Oracle Server X8-8 Installation Guide • June 2019...

  • Page 17: Ventilation And Cooling Requirements

    Rackmountable servers and equipment, including Oracle Server X8-8, draw cool air in through the front of the rack and release warm air out the back of the rack. There is no airflow requirement for the left and right sides due to front-to-back cooling.

  • Page 18: Electrical Requirements

    The server uses AC power. The server can operate effectively over a range of voltages and frequencies. The following table contains the power supply specifications for Oracle Server X8-8. The power dissipation numbers listed in the following table are the maximum rated Note - power numbers for the power supply used in the system.

  • Page 19: Facility Power Guidelines

    80 percent of the branch circuit AC current rating. PDU power cords for Oracle racks are 4 meters (13.12 feet) long, and 1 to 1.5 meters (3.3 to 4.9 feet) of the cord might be routed in the rack cabinet. The installation site AC power receptacle must be within 2 meters (6.6 feet) of the rack.

  • Page 20: Grounding Guidelines

    Agency Compliance Grounding Guidelines Use the following guidelines for grounding the server: The rack must use grounding type power cords. For example, Oracle racks are wired for ■ three-wire, grounding-type power cords. Always connect the grounding-type power cords to grounded power outlets.

  • Page 21: Shipping Inventory

    Shipping Inventory ‡ Other country regulations/certifications may apply. Related Information Oracle Server X8-8 Safety and Compliance Guide ■ Important Safety Information for Oracle's Hardware Systems ■ Shipping Inventory Inspect the shipping cartons for evidence of physical damage. If a shipping carton appears damaged, request that the carrier agent be present when the carton is opened.

  • Page 22: Optional Component Installation

    To access the handbook, log in to My Oracle Support at https://support.oracle.com. Click the Knowledge tab, and in the knowledge links, click Oracle System Handbook. In the handbook, click Current Systems, and click the name and model of your server. On the product page that opens for the server, click Full Components List for a list of components.

  • Page 23: Pcie Cards

    Oracle Server X8-8 has 16 Gen 3 PCIe slots. These slots can contain cards installed at the factory, or cards can be ordered from Oracle and installed on site. All PCIe cards must be of a type supported for your server. The Dual PCIe Card Carrier (DPCC) slots are hot-pluggable.
  • Page 24 Oracle Server X8-8 Installation Guide • June 2019...

  • Page 25: Server Features And Components

    ■ Server Components Oracle Server X8-8 is configured at the factory into either a single 4-socket, a dual 4-socket, or a single 8-socket system. The dual 4-socket system is divided into System A and System B. The server includes two system module assemblies (SMODs), accessible from the back panel.
  • Page 26 ■ Intel Xeon 8260, 24 core, 2.4 GHz, 165 W ■ Intel Xeon 5218, 16 core, 2.3 GHz, 125 W For the latest information on processor specifications, go to the Oracle x86 servers web site and navigate to the Oracle Server X8-8 page: http://www.oracle.com/ technetwork/server-storage/sun-x86/overview/ index.html...
  • Page 27 – SMOD0 only features include: Dual 4-socket servers: ■ Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) Refer to the server product notes for Oracle ILOM ■ SMOD0 supports System A release information. ■ SMOD1 supports System B ■ Local Oracle ILOM command-line access using a serial connection ■...

  • Page 28: Front Panel Features

    “Front Panel Features” on page 28 ■ “Back Panel Features” on page 29 ■ “About the Oracle Server X8-8” in Oracle Server X8-8 Service Manual ■ Front Panel Features The following figure shows the status indicators (LEDs), connectors, and drives located on the server front panel.

  • Page 29: Back Panel Features

    “Power Supply Controls and Indicators” on page System A and System B Product Serial Number (PSN) label and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag: See Oracle Server X8-8 Service Manual. System A Power supplies 2 and 3: See “Power Supply Controls and Indicators”...
  • Page 30 ■ although some redundant features in SMOD1 are nonfunctional. The following figure shows the Oracle Server X8-8 back panel and the location of status indicators (LEDs), connectors, and PCIe slots. For information on how to interpret the status indicators (LEDs), refer to the “Troubleshooting...

  • Page 31: Front And Back Panel Components

    AC power inlets 0 and 1: See “Power Supply Controls and Indicators” on page Front and Back Panel Components The following topics describe the indicators, buttons, and ports on Oracle Server X8-8 front and back panel accessible components. “Front Indicator Module” on page 31 ■...
  • Page 32 4 through 7 - System B System B System Overtemperature Warning indicator System B Chassis rear Fault-Service Required indicator SMOD 1 is inactive on single 4-socket systems and has reduced functionality on single Note - 8-socket systems. Oracle Server X8-8 Installation Guide • June 2019...

  • Page 33: Power Supply Controls And Indicators

    Front and Back Panel Components Power Supply Controls and Indicators The following figure shows the power supply controls and indicators. For details on system power and the related controls and indicators, see “Controlling Note - System Power” on page 107. Callout Description Service Required/Locator indicator...

  • Page 34: Smod Status Indicators And Buttons

    The following figure shows the indicators, buttons, and ports on an SMOD. For single 4-socket systems, the indicators on SMOD1 are inactive. ■ For single 8-socket systems, the SMOD1 indicators are still active but the system-level ■ indicators remain inactive. Oracle Server X8-8 Installation Guide • June 2019...

  • Page 35: Storage Drive Controls And Indicators

    Front and Back Panel Components Callout Description Locate indicator/button – Used to identify the server. Chassis Service Required indicator (SMOD0 only) – For details, refer to Oracle Server X8-8 Service Manual. System OK – For details, see “Controlling System Power” on page 107.
  • Page 36 Front and Back Panel Components Callout Description OK indicator Service Required (fault) indicator Ready to Remove indicator Storage drive release button Storage drive lever Drive type and capacity labels Oracle Server X8-8 Installation Guide • June 2019...

  • Page 37: Server Management

    “Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI)” on page 39 ■ Multiple Server Management Tools If you are managing multiple servers, you can use Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center. For information about Ops Center, refer to https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E59957_01/index.htm. Single Server Management Tools The following table lists the tools available for managing a single server:...

  • Page 38: Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (Ilom)

    Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) enables you to connect to the server service processor (SP) and then manage Oracle Server X8-8. The server is shipped initially with the latest version of Oracle ILOM.

  • Page 39: Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (Uefi)

    ■ Hardware Management Agent SNMP Plugins ■ Allows you to use SNMP to monitor Oracle servers from the operating system using a ■ single host IP address Connect to two management points (Oracle ILOM and the host) with only one ■...
  • Page 40 Oracle Server X8-8 Installation Guide • June 2019...

  • Page 41: Installing The Server Into A Rack

    Installing the Server Into a Rack This section describes how to install Oracle Server X8-8 into a rack using the shelf rail assembly in the Rackmount Kit. The server does not have slide rails. After you install the server in the rack, you cannot slide it out without uninstalling it.

  • Page 42: Safety Precautions

    Deploy your rack anti-tilt bar to prevent the rack from tipping during equipment installation. Lifting equipment: Oracle Server X8-8 weighs 114 kg (250 lbs). Only use a Caution - mechanical lift to lift and mount the server into the rack enclosure.

  • Page 43: Esd Precautions

    ESD Precautions Reduced airflow: Install the equipment in a rack so that it does not compromise the Caution - amount of airflow required for safe operation of the equipment. Mechanical loading: Mount the equipment in the rack so that it does not cause a Caution - hazardous condition due to uneven mechanical loading.

  • Page 44: Rack Compatibility

    Oracle's Hardware Systems. Rack Compatibility The rack into which you install Oracle Server X8-8 must meet the requirements listed in the following table. The Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 and Oracle's Sun Rack II Cabinet are compatible with the server. For information about the racks, see “Preparing for Server...

  • Page 45: Unpack The Server

    Unpack the Server Requirement Specification Height 199. cm (78.74 inches) Width (with side panels) 60 cm (23.62 inches) Maximum dynamic load 1005 kg (2215 lbs) The following table contains Sun Rack II Model 1242 and Sun Rack II Model 1042 rack specifications: Requirement Specification...
  • Page 46 Unpack the Server The following figure shows the contents of the shipping container. Oracle Server X8-8 Installation Guide • June 2019...

  • Page 47: Rackmount Kit Contents

    Rackmount Kit Contents Callout Description Rackmounting kit. See “Rackmount Kit Contents” on page Tray Foam inserts Server Pallet Open the top of the box. Cut the straps. Cut or remove the tape. Open the flaps. Remove the tray and set it aside. Lift the box up and away from the server.
  • Page 48 Left and right back mounting brackets Left and right shelf rails Rackmounting Template Bag containing 10 M6 cage nuts and 12 M6 x 15 screws Related Information “Rack Compatibility” on page 44 ■ Oracle Server X8-8 Installation Guide • June 2019...

  • Page 49: Rackmounting The Server

    “Safety Precautions” on page 42 ■ “Preparing for Server Installation” on page 13 ■ Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 Documentation Library at ■ https://docs.oracle.com/cd/ E85660_01/index.html. Oracle Sun Rack II 1242 Documentation Library at ■ https://docs.oracle.com/cd/ E19657-01/index.html. Installing the Server Into a Rack...

  • Page 50: Use The Cage Nut Insertion Tool

    Using the insertion tool, pull the cage nut through the hole until the top lip snaps into place. Install Shelf Rails and Back Mounting Brackets Ensure that your rack meets the requirements in “Rack Compatibility” on page Oracle Server X8-8 Installation Guide • June 2019...
  • Page 51 Install Shelf Rails and Back Mounting Brackets Determine the server location in the rack. The server requires five rack units, and should go directly above the unit below it with no gaps. Install the two spacers in back rack rails. Studs on the spacers fit into the oval holes on the inside of the back rack rail.
  • Page 52 To use the cage nut insertion tool, see “Use the Cage Nut Insertion Tool” on page Install the left and right shelf rails. The rails are labeled left and right, front and back. Oracle Server X8-8 Installation Guide • June 2019...
  • Page 53 Install Shelf Rails and Back Mounting Brackets The rails have studs and a latch at each end. For each rail: Expand the shelf rail to fit the rack. Insert the studs [1] into the holes on the rack, and then press the front tab [2] and back tab [3] to open the latch and fasten the shelf rail to the rack.

  • Page 54: Install The Server Into The Rack

    Into the Rack” on page “Install the Server Into the Rack” on page 54 Next Steps ■ Install the Server Into the Rack Use a lift to raise the server to its position in the rack. Oracle Server X8-8 Installation Guide • June 2019...
  • Page 55 Install the Server Into the Rack Personal injury or equipment damage: Always load equipment into a rack from the Caution - bottom up so that the rack does not become top-heavy and tip over. Deploy your rack anti-tip device to prevent the rack from tipping during equipment installation. Personal injury or equipment damage: Be sure the server is firmly supported by Caution - the shelf rails before releasing it from the lift.
  • Page 56 Press the back mounting brackets against the server and tighten the screws. Related Information “Install Shelf Rails and Back Mounting Brackets” on page 50 ■ “Connecting Cables and Applying Power” on page 57 ■ Oracle Server X8-8 Installation Guide • June 2019...

  • Page 57: Connecting Cables And Applying Power

    “Power On the Server” on page 66 ■ Related Information “Installation Procedure Overview” on page 11 ■ “Using Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM)” on page 73 ■ Cabling Requirements Read the following cable requirements for connecting the server. Minimum cable connections for the server: ■...

  • Page 58: Back Panel Connectors And Ports

    “Connect Cables and Power Cords” on page Back Panel Connectors and Ports The following figure shows the locations of cable connectors and ports on the back of Oracle Server X8-8 and the cables and devices that you connect to them.
  • Page 59 Back Panel Connectors and Ports Callout Description System/SMOD Available On... Net management port (NET MGT): See “NET System B – Dual 4-socket systems only MGT Ports” on page 61 SMOD1 Serial management port (SER MGT): See System B – Dual 4-socket systems only “SER MGT Ports”...

  • Page 60: Usb Ports

    The SER MGT RJ-45 port, located on the SMOD rear panel, provides the default management connection to the Oracle ILOM SP. The service processor SER MGT port uses an RJ-45 cable and terminal (or emulator) to provide access to the Oracle ILOM command-line interface (CLI).

  • Page 61: Net Mgt Ports

    NET MGT Ports The NET MGT port, located on the rear panel, provides an optional Ethernet connection from Oracle ILOM to the SP. The NET MGT port uses an RJ-45 cable for a 10/100/1000 BASE-T connection. Each SMOD has a NET MGT RJ-45 port located on the back panel. It provides an optional Ethernet connection to the Oracle ILOM SP.

  • Page 62: Ethernet Ports

    Note - devices that support 1000BASE-T networks. Indicators for RJ-45 ports are located above each port and display Link/Activity (left) and Speed (right). There are two status indicators (LEDs) for each Ethernet port: Oracle Server X8-8 Installation Guide • June 2019...

  • Page 63: Server Management Connection Options

    To access Oracle ILOM over the network you need to know its host name or IP Note - address. The factory default uses a DHCP connection. If your network supports DHCP, you can obtain the host name or IP address of the Oracle ILOM service processor from the DHCP server. Connecting Cables and Applying Power...

  • Page 64: Connect Cables And Power Cords

    Connect Cables and Power Cords This procedure uses a terminal or terminal emulator to establish a first-time connection to the Oracle ILOM command line interface (CLI) through the serial management port (SER MGT), and then powers on the server. For single 4-socket and single 8-socket systems, complete these steps for system A only.
  • Page 65 60 seconds if the server is not connected to a terminal, PC, or workstation. Oracle ILOM will signal a fault on any installed power supply that is not connected to an Note - AC power source, since it might indicate a loss of redundancy.

  • Page 66: Power On The Server

    Oracle ILOM SP. The Oracle ILOM Login prompt appears. Log in to Oracle ILOM. Type your default user name and password. The default Oracle ILOM user name is root and the default password is changeme. For example: host-name login: root Password: changeme The Oracle ILOM command prompt (->) appears.

  • Page 67: Web Browser

    Power On the Server To prevent unauthorized access to Oracle ILOM, create user accounts for each user. For Note - details, refer to the Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) 4.0 Documentation Library at https://www.oracle.com/goto/ilom/docs. Power on the server to Main power, type: ->...
  • Page 68 The Oracle ILOM login screen appears. Type your user name and password, and click Log In. The Summary Information page appears, indicating you have successfully logged in to Oracle ILOM. For example: Oracle Server X8-8 Installation Guide • June 2019...
  • Page 69 Power On the Server The default Oracle ILOM user name is root and the default password is changeme. To prevent unauthorized access to Oracle ILOM, create user accounts for each user. For Note - details, see the Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) 4.0 Documentation Library at: https://www.oracle.com/goto/ilom/docs.
  • Page 70 Where hostname can be the DNS name or the IP addresss for the server. The Oracle ILOM Login prompt appears. Log in to Oracle ILOM. Type your default user name and password. The default Oracle ILOM user name is root and the default password is changeme. For example: host-name login: root Password: changeme The Oracle ILOM command prompt (->) appears.
  • Page 71 Power On the Server For more information about powering on the server, see “Power On the Server” on page For dual 4-socket systems, repeat these steps for SMOD1. ■ Connecting Cables and Applying Power...
  • Page 72 Oracle Server X8-8 Installation Guide • June 2019...

  • Page 73: Using Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (Ilom)

    Using Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) Oracle Server X8-8 is shipped with the latest version of Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM). Oracle ILOM is system management firmware embedded on the service processor (SP). The SP provides extensive management and monitoring capabilities for the server.

  • Page 74: Oracle Ilom Hardware And Interfaces

    You can log in to the Oracle ILOM command-line interface (CLI) locally using the RJ-45 serial management port (SER MGT). You also can log in to the Oracle ILOM web interface or CLI remotely using one of the network ports on the server.

  • Page 75: Log In To Oracle Ilom Using A Local Serial Connection

    If this default Administrator account has since been changed, contact your system administrator for an Oracle ILOM user account with Administrator privileges. For information about how to change the root password, refer to the Oracle Integrated Light Out Manager (ILOM) Documentation library at https://www.oracle.com/goto/ilom/docs.

  • Page 76: Log In To Oracle Ilom Using A Remote Ethernet Connection

    You can log in to the Oracle ILOM web interface or CLI remotely using one of the network ports on the server. You need to know the IP address or host name of the SP to log in to Oracle ILOM remotely. If you do not know the IP address of the SP, see “Troubleshooting Oracle ILOM”...
  • Page 77 From the command line, initiate a secure shell session, type: ssh username@host Where username is the user name of an Oracle ILOM account with Administrator privileges, and hostname is either the IP address or hostname (when using DNS) of the server SP.

  • Page 78: Log Out Of Oracle Ilom

    Modify Network Settings When you use Oracle ILOM to deploy or manage the server, you can optionally modify the default network settings provided for the service processor (SP). This procedure provides web interface and CLI instructions for viewing and modifying the network settings that are assigned to the SP.
  • Page 79 Modify Network Settings For details, see “Accessing Oracle ILOM” on page To modify the SP network settings, use either the Oracle ILOM web interface or CLI: From the web interface: ■ Click ILOM Administration → Connectivity → Network. Modify the settings on the Network Settings page, as required.

  • Page 80: Test The Ipv4 Or Ipv6 Network Configuration

    To log back in to Oracle ILOM, use the newly assigned SP IP address. Test the IPv4 or IPv6 Network Configuration Use either the Oracle ILOM web interface or CLI to test the IPv4 or IPv6 network configuration: From the Oracle ILOM web interface: ■...
  • Page 81 From the Oracle ILOM CLI: ■ At the CLI prompt, type the command to view the network test show targets and properties. For example, the following output shows the test target properties: -> show /SP/network/test Targets: Using Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM)

  • Page 82: Redirecting The Host Console Using Oracle Ilom

    Ping of 2001::db8:5dff:febe:5000 succeed Redirecting the Host Console Using Oracle ILOM Use Oracle ILOM Remote System Console Plus to remotely redirect a host server desktop or a host server storage device. Connecting to the host console through Oracle ILOM enables you to perform actions as if you were at the host.

  • Page 83: Set The Mouse Mode

    ■ Set the Mouse Mode In Oracle ILOM, you can set the Mouse Mode property to optimize mouse movement in the Oracle ILOM Remote System Console Plus. The mouse mode can be set to either Absolute or Relative and must be set according to the requirements of the operating system that you are using to connect to Oracle ILOM.
  • Page 84 Redirect Host Server Desktop or Storage Devices The following user credentials are required: ■ Console ( c ) user role privileges are required to use Oracle ILOM Remote System ■ Console Plus. A user account on the host server is required to log in to the redirected host desktop.
  • Page 85 To redirect storage media, select a storage media entry in the Storage Device dialog box, and click Connect. The Oracle ILOM Remote System Console Plus application must have exclusive control of the storage device before it can establish a redirection connection to the storage device.

  • Page 86: Access Serial Remote Host Console

    Troubleshooting Oracle ILOM This section addresses two issues that might occur on the Oracle ILOM service processor (SP): You need to reset the Oracle ILOM SP to complete an upgrade or to clear an error. ■ Resetting the power on the server SP automatically disconnects any current Oracle ILOM sessions and renders the SP unmanageable until the reset process is complete.

  • Page 87: Reset The Service Processor Using Oracle Ilom

    To recover the root account password you need a local serial management port (SER MGT) connection to Oracle ILOM. In addition, if the Physical Presence State is enabled (the default) in Oracle ILOM, you must prove that you are physically present at the server.
  • Page 88 To prove physical presence at the server, press the Locate button on the front of the server. Return to your serial console and press Enter. The Oracle ILOM password prompt appears. At the Oracle ILOM prompt, type the password for the default user account: defaultpassword. Reset the account password or re-create the root account.

  • Page 89: Configuring Storage Drives For Operating System Installation

    You can use a BIOS utility to combine storage drives into RAID Port” on page 92 arrays. To learn more about this HBA, refer to the Oracle Storage 12 Gb/s SAS PCIe RAID HBA, Internal Installation Guide at https://docs.oracle.
  • Page 90 OS as simple disks. Hardware RAID unburdens the OS, and is more robust than software RAID. The Oracle Storage 12 Gb SAS PCIe RAID Host Bus Adapter, Internal 16-Port on your server supports hardware RAID. For instructions, see “Configure RAID on Oracle Storage...

  • Page 91: Configuring Raid

    16 Port, must include a RAID volume before they can present a valid target for OS installation programs. The server is shipped with Oracle Storage 12 Gb SAS PCIe RAID Host Bus Adapter, Internal 16 Port configured as RAID 0 volumes, meaning that each volume includes a single disk drive.

  • Page 92: Configure Raid On Oracle Storage 12 Gb Sas Pcie Raid Host Bus Adapter, Internal 16 Port

    Configure RAID on Oracle Storage 12 Gb SAS PCIe RAID Host Bus Adapter, Internal 16 Port Configure RAID on Oracle Storage 12 Gb SAS PCIe RAID Host Bus Adapter, Internal 16 Port The Oracle Storage 12 Gb SAS PCIe RAID Host Bus Adapter, Internal 16 Port manages the HDDs and SSDs in your system.
  • Page 93 Configure RAID on Oracle Storage 12 Gb SAS PCIe RAID Host Bus Adapter, Internal 16 Port The steps and screens in this procedure are examples. What you actually see might differ Note - depending on your system's equipment and configuration.
  • Page 94 Configure RAID on Oracle Storage 12 Gb SAS PCIe RAID Host Bus Adapter, Internal 16 Port From the ACTIONS menu, select Configure and press Enter. Oracle Server X8-8 Installation Guide • June 2019...
  • Page 95 Configure RAID on Oracle Storage 12 Gb SAS PCIe RAID Host Bus Adapter, Internal 16 Port Select Create Virtual Drive, and press Enter. Configuring Storage Drives for Operating System Installation...
  • Page 96 Configure RAID on Oracle Storage 12 Gb SAS PCIe RAID Host Bus Adapter, Internal 16 Port The Create Virtual Drive menu appears. Oracle Server X8-8 Installation Guide • June 2019...
  • Page 97 Configure RAID on Oracle Storage 12 Gb SAS PCIe RAID Host Bus Adapter, Internal 16 Port Set the RAID level. Choose Select RAID level, specify the supported RAID level, and press Enter. Navigate to Select Drives, and press Enter. Configuring Storage Drives for Operating System Installation...
  • Page 98 Configure RAID on Oracle Storage 12 Gb SAS PCIe RAID Host Bus Adapter, Internal 16 Port A list of drives appears. For each drive that you want to include in the RAID volume, do the following: Use the arrow keys to navigate to the drive.
  • Page 99 Configure RAID on Oracle Storage 12 Gb SAS PCIe RAID Host Bus Adapter, Internal 16 Port The drive is now listed as Enabled. Configuring Storage Drives for Operating System Installation...
  • Page 100 Configure RAID on Oracle Storage 12 Gb SAS PCIe RAID Host Bus Adapter, Internal 16 Port Press ESC to close the pop up. Note - You can navigate to the bottom of the list and select Check All to enable all drives, or Uncheck All to disable them.
  • Page 101 Configure RAID on Oracle Storage 12 Gb SAS PCIe RAID Host Bus Adapter, Internal 16 Port For more information on performing this procedure, refer to 12Gb/s MegaRAID SAS Software User Guide at https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/pub-005110. To return to the Create Virtual Drive Advanced menu, press ESC.
  • Page 102 Configure RAID on Oracle Storage 12 Gb SAS PCIe RAID Host Bus Adapter, Internal 16 Port Select Confirm, select Enabled, and press Enter. To save your new boot configuration, select Yes. To verify that the RAID volume was created: Press ESC to exit from the Avago MegaRAID Configuration Utility and to return to the Configuration Utility menu.

  • Page 103: Utility

    View Installed Oracle Flash Accelerator F640 PCIe Cards in BIOS Setup Utility This task uses the BIOS Setup Utility to display a list of installed Oracle Flash Accelerator F640 PCIe Cards. You can install an OS on the Oracle Flash Accelerator F640 PCIe Card without any additional configuration.
  • Page 104 1 second to power off the server, and then press the On/Standby button again to power on the server. From the Oracle ILOM web interface, select Host Management → Power Control, and ■ in the Select Action list box, select Power On. Click Save, and then click OK.
  • Page 105 View Installed Oracle Flash Accelerator F640 PCIe Cards in BIOS Setup Utility Select NVMe Configuration, and press Enter. Configuring Storage Drives for Operating System Installation...

  • Page 106: Installing An Operating System

    Installing an Operating System A list of installed Oracle Flash Accelerator F640 PCIe Cards appears. Installing an Operating System For details on installing an operating system on Oracle Server X8-8, refer to the Oracle Server X8-8 Operating Systems Installation Guide.

  • Page 107: Controlling System Power

    “Resetting the Server” on page 111 ■ Related Information “Installation Procedure Overview” on page 11 ■ Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) 4.0 Documentation Library at: ■ https:// www.oracle.com/goto/ilom/docs Powering the Host On and Off Your server has three power modes (states): Power off, Standby power, and Main power.

  • Page 108: Power Off The Host Using The On/Standby Button

    ■ “Power On the Host Using the On/Standby Button” on page 109 ■ “Power the Host On and Off Using Oracle ILOM” on page 109 ■ Power Off the Host Using the On/Standby Button For dual 4-socket systems, you can complete this action for both servers.

  • Page 109: Power On The Host Using The On/Standby Button

    System OK indicator goes steady on when the host is fully booted. ■ Power the Host On and Off Using Oracle ILOM This procedure provides Oracle ILOM web interface and CLI instructions to remotely power on or power off the host. Controlling System Power...
  • Page 110 /SYSTEM ■ stop -f /SYSTEM ■ start /SYSTEM For more information, refer to Controlling Host Power, in the Oracle ILOM Administrator's Guide for Configuration and Maintenance Firmware Release 4.0.x at https://www.oracle. com/goto/ilom/docs. Oracle Server X8-8 Installation Guide • June 2019...

  • Page 111: Resetting The Server

    Possible Data Loss. Resetting the server causes any unsaved data on the server to be Caution - lost. Reset the Server Using Oracle ILOM Log in to the Oracle ILOM web interface or command-line interface (CLI) using an account with admin (a) role privileges. To reset the server: From the web interface: ■...
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  • Page 113: Getting Firmware And Software

    Getting Firmware and Software This section explains the options for accessing server firmware and software updates using My Oracle Support. It also describes how to use the Oracle Software Delivery Cloud to download operating systems and software applications. Customers are required to install the latest available operating system (OS), patches, and firmware versions for optimal system performance, security, and stability.

  • Page 114: Options For Accessing Firmware And Software Updates

    117. Software Releases Software releases on My Oracle Support are grouped by product family (such as Oracle Server), the product (specific server), and the software release version. A software release contains all the updated software and firmware for your server as a set of downloadable files (patches), including firmware, drivers, tools, or utilities, all tested together to be compatible with your server.

  • Page 115: Getting Updates From My Oracle Support

    You need the Oracle VTS image. diagnostics image. Getting Updates From My Oracle Support You can obtain updated firmware and software from the My Oracle Support web site. For information, see “Download Firmware and Software Updates From My Oracle Support” on page 115.

  • Page 116: Getting Software From Software Delivery Cloud

    Getting Software from Software Delivery Cloud Alternatively, type a full or partial product name (for example, Oracle Server X8-8) until a match appears. In the Release field, select a software release from the drop-down list. Expand the list to see all available software releases.

  • Page 117: Installing Updates Using Other Methods

    Follow the prompts to complete the download. Installing Updates Using Other Methods In addition to using My Oracle Support, you can install firmware and software updates using one of the following methods: Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center – Use Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center ■...

  • Page 118: Oracle Support

    For information, refer to the Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) 4.0 Documentation Library at: https://www.oracle.com/goto/ilom/docs Oracle Support If you need help getting firmware or software updates, call Oracle Support. Refer to Oracle Support Contacts Global Directory at: https://www.oracle.com/support/contact.html Oracle Server X8-8 Installation Guide • June 2019...

  • Page 119: Troubleshooting Installation Issues

    “Troubleshooting and Diagnostics” in Oracle Server X8-8 Service Manual. You can access knowledge articles, white papers, and product updates from the My Oracle Support web site at https://support.oracle.com. The following table lists diagnostic and troubleshooting-related procedures and references that can assist you with resolving server issues.

  • Page 120: Technical Support Information Worksheet

    Fault Management Shell Oracle Server X8-8 Service Manual Technical Support Information Worksheet If the troubleshooting information does not solve your problem, use the following table to collect information that you need to communicate to Oracle Service. System Configuration Information Your Information Needed...

  • Page 121: Auto Service Request

    Oracle Auto Service Request (ASR) is a feature provided to customers who have Oracle Premier Support. Oracle ASR is the fastest way to restore system availability if a hardware fault occurs. Oracle ASR software is secure and customer installable, with the software and documentation downloadable from My Oracle Support at https://support.oracle.com.
  • Page 122 Oracle Server X8-8 Installation Guide • June 2019...

  • Page 123: Site Planning Checklists

    This section provides checklists for site preparation. Preparation Checklists Complete the following checklists to ensure that your site meets the physical, electrical, and environmental requirements of the Oracle Server X8-8 before you receive the server. “Access Route and Data Center Checklist” on page 123 ■...

  • Page 124: Data Center Environment Checklist

    Can the data center continuously satisfy environmental requirements? Can more vented floor tiles be obtained if required? Related Information “Environmental Requirements” on page 15 ■ “Ventilation and Cooling Requirements” on page 17 ■ Oracle Server X8-8 Installation Guide • June 2019...

  • Page 125: Facility Power Checklist

    Preparation Checklists Facility Power Checklist Complete the following checklist to ensure that the facility power requirements are met for the data center in which the server will be installed. Facility Power Considerations Comment Do you know the required operating voltage and electric current level of the device and peripherals? Are enough power outlets provided within 2 meters (6.5 feet) for each rack? Do the power outlets have appropriate socket receptacles?

  • Page 126: Safety Checklist

    60297 standards? Does the rack have RETMA rail support? Does the rack support installation of Oracle vented and solid filler panels? Can the rack provide tie-downs for the Ethernet wiring harness? Is there sufficient space for the cable harnesses and the power distribution units (PDUs) in the rack?

  • Page 127: Auto Service Request Checklist

    Auto Service Request Considerations Comment Do you have an Oracle Online Account to register Auto Service Request? Do you have your My Oracle Support Customer Support Identifier (CSI) number? Do you have the host name and IP address for the server that will have Auto Service...
  • Page 128 Related Information “Server Physical Specifications” on page 13 ■ “Receiving and Unpacking Requirements” on page 14 ■ Oracle Server X8-8 Service Manual ■ Oracle Server X8-8 Safety and Compliance Guide ■ Oracle Server X8-8 Installation Guide • June 2019...

  • Page 129: Index

    124 diagnostics, 119 cable connectors documentation location, 58 for diagnostics, 9 cable ports for Oracle Hardware Management Pack, 38 location, 58 for Oracle ILOM, 74 cabling, 64 for server, 9 cabling, required cable connections, 57 Oracle ILOM, 73...
  • Page 130 16 logging into Oracle ILOM, 74 maintenance space, 14 logistics checklist, 127 receiving and unpacking, 14 temperature, 16 ventilation, 17 Main power mode, 107 maintenance space Hardware Management Pack guidelines, 14 Oracle Server X8-8 Installation Guide • June 2019...
  • Page 131 Operating System, 106 using Oracle ILOM, 109 optimal range using the On/Standby button, 109 humidity, 16 power specifications, 57 Oracle Flash Accelerator F640 PCIe Card, 103 power states Oracle ILOM Main, 108 browser interface, 76 Off, 107 cabling for, 63...
  • Page 132 21 single server management tools, 37 site planning checklist access route, 123 Auto Service Request, 127 Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) data center environment, 124 boot mode, 92 Oracle Server X8-8 Installation Guide • June 2019...
  • Page 133 Index configuring RAID in, 92 overview, 39 unpacking guidelines, 14, 45 USB ports, 57 output power, 60 pinouts, 60 ventilation and cooling, 17 ventilation guidelines, 17 voltage, 18 web browser interface, 74 Oracle ILOM, 76 worksheet support, 120...
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