Installation Procedure; Installation Procedure Overview - Oracle X8-8 Installation Manual

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.
Step Description
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Review the product notes for any late-breaking information about
the server.
Prepare to install the server.
■ Review the server site requirements, specifications, and
components.
■ Confirm that you received all the items you ordered.
■ Familiarize yourself with electrostatic discharge (ESD) and
safety precautions.
■ Assemble the required tools and equipment.
Review the server features.
Install any separately shipped optional components.
Review the server management features.
Install the server into a rack.
■ Attach cables and power cords to the server.
■ Power on the server.
Connect to Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM).
Prepare the server drives and configure RAID.
Links
Oracle Server X8-8 Product Notes
■ "Preparing for Server
Installation" on page 13
■ "Site Planning
Checklists" on page 123
"Server Features and
Components" on page 25
Oracle Server X8-8 Service Manual
"Server Management" on page 37
"Installing the Server Into a
Rack" on page 41
"Connecting Cables and Applying
Power" on page 57
"Using Oracle Integrated Lights Out
Manager (ILOM)" on page 73
"Configuring Storage
Drives for Operating System
Installation" on page 89
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