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  • Page 1 Oracle Server X6-2 Installation Guide ® Part No: E62166-04 July 2020...
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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Using This Documentation ................ 11 Product Documentation Library ...............  11 Feedback ...................... 11 Installation Procedure .................. 13 Installation Procedure Overview ............... 13 Preparing for Server Installation ...............  15 Server Physical Specifications .................  15 Space Requirements .................. 16 Receiving and Unpacking Guidelines ............ 17 Maintenance Space Guidelines .............. 17 Electrical Power Requirements ................  18 Facility Power Guidelines ...............  19 Circuit Breaker and UPS Guidelines ............
  • Page 8 Ethernet Ports .................... 73 Preparing for Installation and Power On ............ 74 ▼ Prepare to Install the Server ...............  74 Connecting Cables and Power Cords .............. 74 ▼ Connect Cables and Power Cords ............ 75 Powering On the Server .................  76 Oracle Server X6-2 Installation Guide • July 2020...
  • Page 9 Oracle ILOM Service Processor and User Interfaces .......... 80 Logging In to or Out of Oracle ILOM ..............  80 ▼ Log In to Oracle ILOM Using a Local Serial Connection ...... 81 ▼ Log In to Oracle ILOM Using a Remote Ethernet Connection .... 81 ▼...
  • Page 10 Contents ▼ Download Firmware and Software Updates From My Oracle Support .... 125 Installing Updates Using Other Methods ............ 126 Oracle Support ....................  127 Troubleshooting Installation Issues .............. 129 Technical Support Information Worksheet ............ 130 Locating the System Serial Number .............. 131 Site Planning Checklists .................  133 Preparation Checklists ..................

  • Page 11: Using This Documentation

    Using This Documentation Overview – This installation guide contains hardware installation and configuration ■ procedures for the Oracle Server X6-2. Audience – This guide is intended for trained technicians, system administrators, and ■ authorized service personnel who have been instructed on to install systmes and hardware equipment.
  • Page 12 Oracle Server X6-2 Installation Guide • July 2020...

  • Page 13: Installation Procedure

    Review the entire installation procedure and find links “Installation Procedure Overview” on page 13 to more information about each step. Installation Procedure Overview The following table lists the tasks you need to complete to install the Oracle Server X6-2. Step Description Links...
  • Page 14 Server X6-2 Installation Guide for Oracle Solaris Operating machines: System ■ “Installing a Linux Operating System” in Oracle Server X6-2 ■ Oracle Solaris Installation Guide for Linux Operating Systems ■ Oracle Linux ■ “Installing the Oracle VM Server Software” in Oracle Server ■...

  • Page 15: Preparing For Server Installation

    “Optional Component Installation” on page 25 Related Information “Installation Procedure Overview” on page 13 ■ “Server Features and Components” on page 27 ■ Server Physical Specifications The following table lists the physical specifications for the Oracle Server X6-2. Preparing for Server Installation...

  • Page 16: Space Requirements

    The server can be installed into a four-post rack cabinet that conforms to ANSI/EIA 310-D- 1992 or IEC 60927 standards, such as Oracle's Sun Rack II. All Oracle racks have the same space requirements. The specifications for Oracle's Sun Rack II are listed in the following table.

  • Page 17: Receiving And Unpacking Guidelines

    “Receiving and Unpacking Guidelines” on page 17 ■ “Maintenance Space Guidelines” on page 17 ■ Receiving and Unpacking Guidelines The following table lists the dimensions and weights for the Oracle Server X6-2 shipping carton. TABLE 3 Shipping Carton Specifications Requirement...

  • Page 18: Electrical Power Requirements

    The numbers are not a rating of the actual power consumption of the system. For up-to-date information about the power consumption, go to Oracle Power Calculators web site and click on the Oracle Server X6-2 link: https://www.oracle.com/it-infrastructure/power-calculators/...

  • Page 19: Facility Power Guidelines

    AC current rating. PDU power cords for the Oracle's Sun Rack II 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 within the rack cabinet. The installation site AC power receptacle must be within 2 meters (6.6 feet) of the rack.

  • Page 20: Environmental Requirements

    Set conditions to the optimal temperature and humidity ranges to minimize the chance of downtime due to component failure. Operating the Oracle Server X6-2 for extended periods at or near the operating range limits, or installing it in an environment when it remains at or near nonoperating range limits could significantly increase hardware component failure.

  • Page 21: Temperature Guidelines

    Ventilation and Cooling “Temperature Guidelines” on page 21 ■ “Humidity Guidelines” on page 21 ■ Related Information “Ventilation and Cooling” on page 21 ■ Temperature Guidelines An ambient temperature range of 21° to 23° Celsius (70° to 74° Fahrenheit) is optimal for server reliability and operator comfort.

  • Page 22: Ventilation Guidelines

    Rackmountable servers and equipment, including the Oracle Server X6-2, typically draw cool air in through the front of the rack and let warm air out the rear of the rack. There is no airflow requirement for the left and right sides due to front-to-back cooling.

  • Page 23: Agency Compliance

    All standards and certifications referenced are to the latest official version. For additional detail, please contact your sales representative. ‡ Other country regulations/certifications may apply. Related Information Oracle Server X6-2 Safety and Compliance Guide ■ Important Safety Information for Oracle's Hardware Systems ■...

  • Page 24: Tools And Equipment Needed For Installation

    Tools and Equipment Needed for Installation The carton contains the server and the ship kit. The ship kit for the Oracle Server X6-2 includes the following items: Power cords, packaged separately with country kit ■ Rackmount kit containing rack rails and installation instructions ■...

  • Page 25: Optional Component Installation

    Wear an antistatic grounding strap connected to a metal surface on the chassis when you work on system components. Read the safety information in the Oracle Server X6-2 Safety and Compliance Guide and in the Important Safety Information for Oracle's Hardware Systems before installing the server.
  • Page 26 Supported components and their part numbers are subject to change over time and without notice. For the most up-to-date list, review the Oracle System Handbook. You must have an Oracle Service contract to access the Oracle System Handbook. Note - To access the handbook, log in to My Oracle Support at https://support.oracle.com, select...

  • Page 27: Server Features And Components

    ■ 14-core, 2.6 GHz, 135W processors ■ 10-core, 2.2 GHz, 85W processors ■ 6-core, 3.4 GHz, 135W processors For the latest information on CPU specifications, go to the Oracle x86 servers web site and navigate to the Oracle Server X6-2 page: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/ server-storage/sun-x86/overview/index.html...
  • Page 28 (sideband management) ■ Support for remote KVMS (keyboard, video, mouse, and storage) over IP Management Software ■ Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) version 3.2.6 on the service processor ■ Oracle Hardware Management Pack, downloadable from the Oracle site Power supplies Two hot-swappable and highly-redundant 600W power supplies.

  • Page 29: Front Panel Status Indicators, Connectors, And Drives

    Front Panel Status Indicators, Connectors, and Drives The following figure shows the status indicators (LEDs), connectors, and drives located on the front panel of a Oracle Server X6-2 configured with eight 2.5-inch storage drives and a SATA DVD drive. For information about how to interpret the status indicators (LEDs), refer to the Oracle Server X6-2 Service Manual.

  • Page 30: Back Panel Status Indicators, Connectors, And Pcie Slots

    ■ Back Panel Status Indicators, Connectors, and PCIe Slots The following figure shows the Oracle Server X6-2 back panel and the location of status indicators (LEDs), connectors, and PCIe slots. For information about how to interpret the status indicators (LEDs), refer to the Oracle Server X6-2 Service Manual.
  • Page 31 PCIe card slot 1 (Nonfunctional in single-processor systems) PCIe card slot 2 PCIe card slots 3 and 4 Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) service processor (SP) network management (NET MGT) 10/100/1000BASE-T port Serial management (SER MGT)/RJ-45 serial port Network (NET) 100/1000/10000 port: NET 3 (Nonfunctional in single-processor systems)
  • Page 32 Oracle Server X6-2 Installation Guide • July 2020...

  • Page 33: Managing The Server

    Review the server management tools. “Single Server Management Tools” on page 33 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. For more information refer to: https://www.oracle.com/goto/system-management.

  • Page 34: Oracle Ilom

    Oracle ILOM Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) enables you to manage the Oracle Server X6- 2. Use Oracle ILOM to connect to the server's service processor (SP). The server is shipped initially with Oracle ILOM version 3.2.6. The Oracle ILOM software resides on the server's service processor. Use Oracle ILOM software to monitor and manage server components.

  • Page 35: Legacy Boot Mode And Uefi Boot Mode

    Management Pack Documentation Library at https://www.oracle.com/goto/ohmp/docs. Legacy Boot Mode and UEFI Boot Mode The BIOS Setup Utility in the Oracle Server X6-2 is equipped with a Unified Extensible Firmware Interface-compatible BIOS (UEFI) that can be configured to support either UEFI or Legacy boot modes.
  • Page 36 UEFI Boot Mode appear in the Boot Options Priority List in the BIOS Setup Utility. For instructions on making the selection, refer to the Oracle x86 Administration Guide for X6 Series Servers at https://www.oracle.com/goto/x86admindiag/docs. Oracle Server X6-2 Installation Guide • July 2020...

  • Page 37: Installing The Server Into A Rack

    Installing the Server Into a Rack This section describes how to install the server into a rack using the rail assembly in the rackmount kit. In this guide, the term "rack" means either an open rack or a closed cabinet. Note - Description Links...

  • Page 38: Installation Prerequisites

    Rack Requirements The rack into which you install the Oracle Server X6-2 must meet the requirements listed in the following table. Oracle's Sun Rack II is compatible with the Oracle Server X6-2. For information about Oracle's Sun Rack II, see “Preparing for Server Installation”...

  • Page 39: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Safety Precautions This section describes safety precautions you must follow when installing the server into a rack. Leveling feet position: When unpacking at the installation site, or when repackaging Caution - and moving the rack to a new location, verify that the leveling feet are up before moving the rack.

  • Page 40: Rackmount Kit Contents

    Note - into a four-post rack using the slide-rail and cable management arm options. Call Out Description Slide-rails Mounting brackets Four M4 x 5 fine-pitch mounting bracket securing screws (optional) Installation card Oracle Server X6-2 Installation Guide • July 2020...

  • Page 41: Stabilize The Rack For Installation

    Stabilize the Rack for Installation Related Information “Rack Requirements” on page 38 ■ Stabilize the Rack for Installation To reduce the risk of personal injury, stabilize the rack cabinet, and extend all anti-tilt Caution - devices before installing the server. Refer to your rack documentation for detailed instructions for the following steps.

  • Page 42: Install Mounting Brackets Onto The Server

    Chassis front Slide-rail lock Mounting bracket Mounting bracket clip When the heads of the five chassis locating pins protrude through the five keyhole openings in the mounting bracket, pull the mounting bracket toward Oracle Server X6-2 Installation Guide • July 2020...

  • Page 43: Mark The Rackmount Location

    Mark the Rackmount Location the front of the chassis until the mounting bracket clip locks into place with an audible click. Verify that the rear locating pin has engaged the mounting bracket clip. Repeat Step 1 through Step 3 to install the remaining mounting bracket on the other side of the server.
  • Page 44 Mark the mounting holes for the rear slide-rails. Related Information “Rack Requirements” on page 38 ■ “Install Mounting Brackets Onto the Server” on page 42 ■ “Attach Tool-less Slide-Rail Assemblies” on page 47 ■ Oracle Server X6-2 Installation Guide • July 2020...

  • Page 45: Connect Ac Power Cables Before Installing Tool-Less Slide-Rails In Sun Rack Ii 1042

    X6-2 in the Sun Rack II 1042 (1000-mm) system rack. This procedure does not need to be performed if you are installing the Oracle Server X6-2 in the Sun Rack II 1242 system rack. Right-angle AC power cables must be installed before slide-rails when installing the Oracle Server X6-2 into a Sun Rack II 1042 (1000-mm) system rack.

  • Page 46: Install Ac Power Cables And Slide-Rails

    Prior to installing the slide-rails into the rack, install right-angle AC power cables into the left-side and right-side PDU electrical sockets for the servers you are going to rack mount. Install the slide-rails into the rack. Oracle Server X6-2 Installation Guide • July 2020...

  • Page 47: Attach Tool-Less Slide-Rail Assemblies

    Right-angle AC power cables (part number 7079727 - Pwrcord, Jmpr, Bulk, SR2, 2m, Note - C14RA, 10A, C13) must be installed before slide-rails when installing the Oracle Server X6-2 into a Sun Rack II 1042 (1000-mm) system rack. The standard rail kit tool-less slide-rails impede access to the 15kVA and 22kVA Power Distribution Unit (PDU) electrical sockets in the 1000-mm rack.
  • Page 48 Attach Tool-less Slide-Rail Assemblies Orient the slide-rail assembly so that the ball-bearing track is forward and locked in place. Callout Description Slide-rail Ball-bearing track Locking mechanism Oracle Server X6-2 Installation Guide • July 2020...
  • Page 49 Attach Tool-less Slide-Rail Assemblies Starting with either the left or right side of the rack, align the rear of the slide- rail assembly against the inside of the rear rack rail, and push until the assembly locks into place with an audible click. Align the front of the slide-rail assembly against the outside of the front rack rail, and push until the assembly locks into place with an audible click.

  • Page 50: Install The Server Into The Slide-Rail Assemblies

    Push the slide-rails as far as possible into the slide-rail assemblies in the rack. Position the server so that the rear ends of the mounting brackets are aligned with the slide-rail assemblies that are mounted in the rack. Oracle Server X6-2 Installation Guide • July 2020...
  • Page 51 Install the Server Into the Slide-Rail Assemblies Insert the mounting brackets into the slide-rails, and then push the server into the rack until the mounting brackets encounter the slide-rail stops (approximately 30 cm, or 12 inches). Callout Description Inserting mounting bracket into slide-rail Slide-rail release button Slide-rail lock...

  • Page 52: Install The Shipping Bracket With Cable Trough (Optional)

    If you plan to ship the server in a rack with a space of one or more rack units below the server, you must install the Shipping Bracket With Cable Trough to prevent damage to the server. The bracket is required for each server in the rack that meets this requirement. Oracle Server X6-2 Installation Guide • July 2020...
  • Page 53 Install the Shipping Bracket With Cable Trough (Optional) The Shipping Bracket With Cable Trough is a separately orderable option. For information about ordering the Shipping Bracket With Cable Trough, contact your Oracle Sales representative. Unpack the Shipping Bracket With Cable Trough and components.
  • Page 54 [2] Using the insertion tool, pull the cage nut through the hole until the top lip snaps into place. Repeat Step 2a through Step 2d for the remaining cage nuts. Oracle Server X6-2 Installation Guide • July 2020...
  • Page 55 Install the Shipping Bracket With Cable Trough (Optional) Slide the bracket underneath the rear bottom edge of the server chassis with the cable trough facing up, aligning the top holes in the bracket with the first rail holes below the rear panel of the server. Using a No.

  • Page 56: Install The Cable Management Arm

    Before installing the cable management arms (CMAs), ensure that the right-angle AC Note - power cables are long enough to connect to the rack-mounted servers when routed through the CMAs. Unpack the CMA. The following figure shows the CMA components. Oracle Server X6-2 Installation Guide • July 2020...
  • Page 57 The CMA ships with three, flat cable covers installed. If you are going to install the Note - CMA on a Oracle Server X6-2L, you need to remove the flat cable covers and install the round cable covers. Ensure that the six Velcro straps are threaded into the CMA.
  • Page 58 Insert the CMA's connector B into the front slot on the right slide-rail until it locks into place with an audible click [frames 1 and 2]. The connector B tab (callout 1) goes into the slide-rail front slot (callout 2). Oracle Server X6-2 Installation Guide • July 2020...
  • Page 59 Install the Cable Management Arm Gently tug on the right side of the front slide bar to verify that connector B is properly seated. Callout Description Connector B tab Right slide-rail front slot To install the CMA's connector C into the right slide-rail: Installing the Server Into a Rack...
  • Page 60 Insert connector C into the right slide-rail until it locks into place with an audible click [frames 2 and 3]. Gently tug on the right side of the CMA's rear slide bar to verify that connector C is properly seated. Oracle Server X6-2 Installation Guide • July 2020...
  • Page 61 Install the Cable Management Arm To prepare the CMA's connector D for installation, remove the tape that secures the slide-rail latching bracket to connector D and ensure that the latching bracket is properly aligned with connector D [frames 1 and 2]. The CMA is shipped with the slide-rail latching bracket taped to connector D.
  • Page 62 For instructions to stabilize the rack, see “Stabilize the Rack for Installation” on page Slowly pull the server out of the rack until the slide-rails reach their stops. Inspect the attached cables for any binding or kinks. Oracle Server X6-2 Installation Guide • July 2020...
  • Page 63 Install the Cable Management Arm Verify that the CMA extends fully with the slide-rails. To return the server to the rack: Simultaneously pull and hold the two green release tabs (one on each side of the server) toward the front of the server while you push the server into the rack.
  • Page 64 Velcro straps. Route the cables through the cable troughs in this order: First through the front-most cable trough Then through the small cable trough Oracle Server X6-2 Installation Guide • July 2020...
  • Page 65 Install the Cable Management Arm Then through the rear-most cable trough When securing the cables with the Velcro straps located on the front slide bar, ensure Note - that the Velcro straps do not wrap around the bottom of the slide bar; otherwise, expansion and contraction of the slide bar might be hindered when the server is extended from the rack and returned to the rack.

  • Page 66: Remove The Cable Management Arm

    Unwrap the six Velcro straps that are securing the cables. Open the three cable covers to the fully opened position. Remove the cables from the CMA and set them aside. Oracle Server X6-2 Installation Guide • July 2020...
  • Page 67 Remove the Cable Management Arm To disconnect connector D: Press the green release tab (callout 1) on the slide-rail latching bracket toward the left and slide the connector D out of the left slide-rail [frames 1 and 2]. When you slide connector D out of the left slide-rail, the slide-rail latching bracket portion of the connector remains in place.
  • Page 68 Use your right thumb to push in (toward the right) on the connector C release tab labeled PUSH (callout 1), and pull connector C out of the right slide-rail [frame 1 and 2]. Callout Description Connector C release tab (labeled PUSH) To disconnect connector B: Oracle Server X6-2 Installation Guide • July 2020...
  • Page 69 Remove the Cable Management Arm Place your right arm under the CMA to support it and grasp the rear end of connector B with your right hand. Use your left thumb to pull the connector B release lever to the left away from the right slide-rail (callout 1) and use your right hand to pull the connector out of the slide-rail [frames 1 and 2].
  • Page 70 Remove the CMA from the rack and place it on a flat surface. Go to the front of the server and push it back into the rack. Related Information “Install the Cable Management Arm” on page 56 ■ Oracle Server X6-2 Installation Guide • July 2020...

  • Page 71: Cabling The Server And Applying Power

    Rear Cable Connections and Ports The following figure shows the locations of cable connectors and ports on the back of the Oracle Server X6-2 and the cables and devices that you typically connect to them. Cabling the Server and Applying Power...

  • Page 72: Description

    60 seconds if the server is not connected to a terminal, PC, or workstation. Note - Oracle ILOM signals a fault on any installed power supply that is not connected to an AC power source, since it indicates a loss of redundancy. Network management port (NET MGT) The service processor NET MGT port is the optional connection to the Oracle ILOM service processor.

  • Page 73: Ethernet Ports

    Ethernet Ports Cable Port or Expansion Slot Description Note - Ethernet ports NET 2 and NET 3 are nonfunctional in single- processor systems. 5, 6 USB ports (USB 0, USB 1) The two USB ports support hot-plugging. You can connect and disconnect USB cables and peripheral devices while the server is running without affecting system operations.

  • Page 74: Preparing For Installation And Power On

    Connecting Cables and Power Cords The following procedure explains how to cable the server for the first time, and then how to connect to the Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) service processor (SP) using a serial connection. You can also connect to Oracle ILOM using one of these methods: Dedicated remote network management connection –...

  • Page 75: Connect Cables And Power Cords

    This connection provides the initial communication to the SP. (Optional) Connect an Ethernet cable between the network management port (NET MGT) and the network to which connections to the Oracle ILOM SP and host will be made. Configure the server for the first time using the SER MGT port. After initial configuration, you can set up communication between the SP and host through this Ethernet interface.

  • Page 76: Powering On The Server

    “Rear Cable Connections and Ports” on page 71 ■ “Ethernet Ports” on page 73 ■ Powering On the Server This section explains how to power on the server locally using a serial connection and Oracle ILOM. Oracle Server X6-2 Installation Guide • July 2020...

  • Page 77: Power On The Server

    While the Oracle ILOM SP initializes, the green SP OK LED flashes rapidly. ■ Once the Oracle ILOM SP has fully initialized, the SP OK LED is steady on and the green ■ Power/OK LED flashes slowly, indicating that the host is in Standby power mode.
  • Page 78 The green Power/OK flashes rapidly to indicate that the host is booting. ■ The green Power/OK LED lights steady on when the host is booted and the server is in Full ■ power mode. Oracle Server X6-2 Installation Guide • July 2020...

  • Page 79: Connecting To Oracle Ilom

    3.2.6. Oracle ILOM is system management firmware embedded on the service processor (SP). It provides extensive management and monitoring capabilities for the server. For a complete list of Oracle ILOM features, refer to the Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) 3.2 Documentation Library at https://www.oracle.com/goto/ilom/docs.

  • Page 80: Oracle Ilom Service Processor And User Interfaces

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

  • Page 81: Log In To Oracle Ilom Using A Local Serial Connection

    “Troubleshooting Oracle ILOM” on page 92 ■ Log In to Oracle ILOM Using a Remote Ethernet Connection You can log in to the Oracle ILOM web interface or command-line interface (CLI) remotely using one of the network ports on the server. Connecting to Oracle ILOM...
  • Page 82 Log In to Oracle ILOM Using a Remote Ethernet Connection You need to know the IP address or host name of the service processor (SP) to log in to Oracle ILOM remotely. If you do not know the IP address of the SP, see “Troubleshooting Oracle...
  • Page 83 Log In to Oracle ILOM Using a Remote Ethernet Connection At the Oracle ILOM login screen, type your user name and password, and then click Log In. The Summary screen appears, indicating that you have successfully logged in to Oracle ILOM. For example: From the CLI: ■...

  • Page 84: Logging Out Of Oracle Ilom

    ■ Logging Out of Oracle ILOM See the following procedure to log out of the Oracle ILOM web interface or CLI. To end an Oracle ILOM session: From the Oracle ILOM web interface, click the Log Out button at the top-right ■...

  • Page 85: Modify Oracle Ilom Sp Network Settings

    SP. Log in to Oracle ILOM as an Administrator. For instructions on how log in to the Oracle ILOM from the web interface or CLI, see “Logging In to or Out of Oracle ILOM” on page...
  • Page 86 All user sessions on the SP are terminated upon committing the IP network property Note - changes. To log back in to Oracle ILOM, use the newly assigned service processor IP address. Oracle Server X6-2 Installation Guide • July 2020...

  • Page 87: Test The Ipv4 Or Ipv6 Network Configuration

    Test the IPv4 or IPv6 Network Configuration 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: From the ILOM Administration → Connectivity screen, click the Tools button at the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 88: Redirecting The Host Console Using Oracle Ilom

    Ping of 2001::db8:5dff:febe:5000 succeeded 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 89 ■ 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 should be set according to the requirements of the operating system that you are using to connect to Oracle ILOM.
  • Page 90 Before you begin, ensure that the following requirements are met: The following user credentials are required: ■ Console ( c ) user role privileges are required to use the Oracle ILOM Remote System ■ Console Plus. A user account on the host server is required to log in to the redirected host desktop.
  • Page 91 To redirect storage media, select a storage media entry in the Storage Device dialog box, and then click Connect. The Oracle ILOM Remote System Console Plus application must have exclusive control of the storage device in order to establish a redirection connection to the storage device.

  • Page 92: Troubleshooting Oracle Ilom

    Before you begin, you can configure properties in Oracle ILOM to make the serial host console easier to view and to enable logging. For more information, refer to the Oracle ILOM Administrator's Guide for Configuration and Maintenance, Firmware Release 3.2.x at https: //www.oracle.com/goto/ilom/docs.

  • Page 93: Reset The Service Processor Using Oracle Ilom

    Reset the Service Processor From the Server Back Panel If the Oracle ILOM SP is hung and you cannot reset it using the Oracle ILOM web interface or the Oracle ILOM CLI command, use the following procedure to reset the SP from the server back panel.

  • Page 94: Recover The Root Account Password

    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 95 Type the password for the default user account: defaultpassword. Reset the account password or re-create the root account. For more information, refer to "Configuring Local User Accounts" in the Oracle ILOM Administrator's Guide for Configuration and Maintenance, Firmware Release 3.2.x at https: //www.oracle.com/goto/ilom/docs.
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  • Page 97: Controlling System Power

    Reset the server. “Resetting the Server” on page 100 Related Information “Installation Procedure Overview” on page 13 ■ Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) 3.2 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 full power.

  • Page 98: Power Off The Host Using The Power Button

    ■ “Power On the Host Using the Power Button” on page 99 ■ “Power the Host On and Off Using Oracle ILOM” on page 99 ■ Power Off the Host Using the Power Button Locate the Power button on the server front panel.

  • Page 99: Power On The Host Using The Power Button

    Power the Host On and Off Using Oracle ILOM This procedure provides Oracle ILOM web and command-line interface (CLI) instructions to remotely power on or power off the host. Data loss. An immediate shutdown abruptly closes all applications and files without Caution - saving changes.

  • Page 100: Resetting The Server

    /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 3.2.x at https://www.oracle. com/goto/ilom/docs. Resetting the Server It is not necessary to power the server off and on to reset the server. A reset maintains host power but causes the processors to reinitialize.

  • Page 101: Reset The Server Using Oracle Ilom

    Reset the Server Using Oracle ILOM Reset the Server Using Oracle ILOM Log in to the Oracle ILOM web interface or command-line interface (CLI). Use an account with admin (a) role privileges. To reset the server: From the web interface: ■...
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  • Page 103: Configuring Storage Drives For Operating System Installation

    Your server is equipped with an Oracle Storage 12 Gb/s SAS PCIe RAID HBA, internal (7110116, 7110117). This HBA requires a RAID volume to install and boot an operating system (OS). To learn more about the HBA, see the Oracle Storage 12 Gb/s SAS PCIE RAID HBA, Internal Installation Guide at https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E52363_01/html/E52364/index.

  • Page 104: Configuring Raid Using The Bios Raid Configuration Utilities

    Configuring RAID Using the BIOS RAID Configuration Utilities Drives shipped from Oracle might have a RAID 0 volume preinstalled, however it might Note - not be bootable. Before installing on OS on it, ensure that a drive has a volume, and if you are using Legacy Boot Mode, ensure that it is bootable.
  • Page 105 Power button again to power on the server. From the Oracle ILOM web interface, select Host Management → Power Control, and ■ then select Power On from the Select Action list box. Click Save, and then click OK.
  • Page 106 Configure RAID in UEFI Boot Mode Navigate to the Advanced tab, select LSI MegaRAID Configuration Utility <LSI MegaRAID 9361-8i>, and then press Enter. Oracle Server X6-2 Installation Guide • July 2020...
  • Page 107 Configure RAID in UEFI Boot Mode The following screen appears: Select Configuration Management, and then press Enter. Select Create Virtual Drive – Advanced, and then press Enter. Alternatively, you can select the Create Virtual Drive option, which provides a RAID Note - configuration wizard with no advanced settings.
  • Page 108 Configure RAID in UEFI Boot Mode The Create Virtual Drive – Advanced menu screen appears. Select the Select RAID Level option, and then press Enter. Oracle Server X6-2 Installation Guide • July 2020...
  • Page 109 Configure RAID in UEFI Boot Mode Select the desired RAID level, and then press Enter. Select the Select Drives option, and then press Enter. Configuring Storage Drives for Operating System Installation...
  • Page 110 The Drive Selection screen appears. In the Drive Selection screen, select the media type, the interface type, and the drives to be enabled in the RAID configuration. Select Apply Changes, and then press Enter. Oracle Server X6-2 Installation Guide • July 2020...

  • Page 111: Configure Raid In Legacy Boot Mode

    Configure RAID in Legacy Boot Mode The RAID Configuration Confirmation screen appears. To confirm your RAID configuration, select Confirm and then select Yes. The Confirmation screen appears. Select OK to continue. Press F10 to save your changes and exit. This completes the RAID configuration. You can now install an operating system on the volume that you have created.
  • Page 112 ■ the server to power off the host, then press the Power button again to power it back on. From the Oracle ILOM web interface, select Host Management > Power Control, then ■ select Reset from the Select Action list box.
  • Page 113 Configure RAID in Legacy Boot Mode The following figure shows two unconfigured drives, drives 02 and 03. These can be used to create a virtual drive. Use the arrow keys to navigate to the HBA, and then press F2. The Operations menu appears. Configuring Storage Drives for Operating System Installation...
  • Page 114 Use the arrow keys to navigate to the Create Virtual Drive menu option, and then press Enter. From the page that is displayed: Press Enter on the RAID Level field A popup appears. Oracle Server X6-2 Installation Guide • July 2020...
  • Page 115 Configure RAID in Legacy Boot Mode Use the arrow keys to select a RAID level. Press Enter to exit the popup window. Use the arrow keys to navigate to the Drives box. The Drives box displays a list of drives that are available to be configured in a logical drive. For each drive that you want in the logical drive, navigate to the drive and press Enter in its ID field to produce an X in the field.
  • Page 116 Configure RAID in Legacy Boot Mode This selects the drive to be included in the logical drive configuration. Oracle Server X6-2 Installation Guide • July 2020...
  • Page 117 Configure RAID in Legacy Boot Mode After you select all the drives that you want included in the logical drive, use the arrow keys to navigate to the OK button, and then press Enter. Configuring Storage Drives for Operating System Installation...
  • Page 118 To verify the logical drive creation, review the drive groups on the main page of the BIOS Configuration Utility and note the new drive group that is now displayed on the page. Oracle Server X6-2 Installation Guide • July 2020...
  • Page 119 Configure RAID in Legacy Boot Mode In this example, Drive Group 2, RAID 1 is created. Use the following steps to make a drive bootable. This places a boot sector on the drive so that you can install an operating system on it. Select Ctrl Mgmt to open the Control Management page.
  • Page 120 Configure RAID in Legacy Boot Mode A boot device popup window appears. Use the arrow keys to navigate to the logical drive you wish to make bootable, and then press Enter. Oracle Server X6-2 Installation Guide • July 2020...
  • Page 121 Configure RAID in Legacy Boot Mode Use the arrow keys to navigate to the Apply button, and then press Enter. Type to save the configuration. CTRL+S The creation of a bootable logical drive is complete. Configuring Storage Drives for Operating System Installation...
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  • Page 123: Getting Firmware And Software Updates

    Getting Firmware and Software Updates This section explains the options for accessing server firmware and software updates using My Oracle Support (MOS). It also describes how to use the Oracle Software Delivery Cloud to download complete 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 124: Options For Accessing Firmware And Software Updates

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

  • Page 125: Getting Updates From My Oracle Support

    Getting Updates From My Oracle Support My Oracle Support provides the set of software releases for your server as described in the following table. You can obtain these software releases by downloading the files from My Oracle Support. TABLE 9...

  • Page 126: Installing Updates Using Other Methods

    The Search tab area appears with search fields. In the Product field, select the product from the drop-down list. Alternatively, type a full or partial product name (for example, Oracle Server X6-2) until a match appears. In the Release field, select a software release from the drop-down list.

  • Page 127: Oracle Support

    Manager (ILOM) 5.0 Documentation Library at: https://www.oracle.com/goto/ilom/ docs Oracle Support If you need help getting firmware or software updates, you can call Oracle Support. Use the appropriate number from the Oracle Global Customer Support Contacts Directory at: http://www.oracle.com/us/support/contact-068555.html Getting Firmware and Software Updates...
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  • Page 129: Troubleshooting Installation Issues

    For server-specific information about troubleshooting hardware faults, refer to “Troubleshooting and Diagnostics” in Oracle Server X6-2 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 130: Technical Support Information Worksheet

    Proxy server configuration Related Information “About System Components” in Oracle Server X6-2 Service Manual ■ Oracle x86 Servers Diagnostics, Applications, and Utilities Guide for Servers With Oracle ■ ILOM 3.2.x at: https://www.oracle.com/goto/x86admindiag/docs Oracle Server X6-2 Installation Guide • July 2020...

  • Page 131: Locating The System Serial Number

    Locate the Customer Information Sheet (CIS) attached to your server packaging. This sheet ■ includes the serial number. From the Oracle ILOM web interface, go to the System Information → Summary ■ Information page in the Oracle ILOM web interface.
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  • Page 133: Site Planning Checklists

    Site Planning Checklists This section provides reference checklists for site preparation. The following topics are covered. “Preparation Checklists” on page 133 ■ Preparation Checklists Complete the checklists in this section to ensure the site is prepared for the server. “Access Route and Data Center Checklist” on page 133 ■...

  • Page 134: Data Center Environment Checklist

    Does the installation floor layout satisfy the ventilation requirements? Will the equipment be positioned so that the exhaust air of one rack does not enter the air intake of another rack? Oracle Server X6-2 Installation Guide • July 2020...

  • Page 135: Facility Power Checklist

    Preparation Checklists Data Center Environment Considerations Comment Are the perforated floor tiles each rated at 400 CFM or greater? Do the data center air conditioners provide sufficient front to back airflow? Is airflow adequate to prevent hot spots? Can the data center continuously satisfy environmental requirements? Can more vented floor tiles be obtained if required? Related Information...

  • Page 136: Rackmount Checklist

    Does the rack have RETMA rail support? Does the rack support Oracle cable management arms (CMAs)? Does the rack support installation of Oracle vented and solid filler panels? Is there sufficient space for cable harnesses and the power distribution units (PDUs) in the rack, if required?

  • Page 137: Safety Checklist

    Preparation Checklists Rackmount Considerations Comment Does the rack support installation of standard Oracle PDUs? If not, then complete this checklist. Can the customer provide equivalent PDUs? Can the customer provide a single PDU and its circuits to support the power requirements in case a PDU fails?

  • Page 138: Auto Service Request Checklist

    TABLE 15 Auto Service Request Checklist Auto Service Request Considerations Comment Do you have a My Oracle Support 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...
  • Page 139 Does the delivery carrier require any special equipment, such as non-floor damaging rollers, transport dollies, pallet jacks, or fork lifts? Related Information “Server Physical Specifications” on page 15 ■ Oracle Server X6-2 Safety and Compliance Guide ■ “Receiving and Unpacking Guidelines” on page 17 ■ Site Planning Checklists...
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  • Page 141: Index

    22 back panel, 30 front panel, 29 back panel connectors, 30 documentation features, 30 Oracle ILOM, 79 BIOS setup utility, 35 boot mode legacy, 35 UEFI, 35 electrical power requirements, 18 electrical specifications server input current, 18...
  • Page 142 ESD precautions, 24 logging in remotely, 81 into a rack, 37 modifying service processor network settings, 84 optional components, 25 overview, 34 tool required, 24 powering the host on and off, 99 Oracle Server X6-2 Installation Guide • July 2020...
  • Page 143 33 full, 98 physical specifications, 15 off, 97 power on and off with Oracle ILOM, 99 standby, 97 power on and off with Power button, 99 preparing for installation, 15 resetting with Oracle ILOM, 101 space requirements, 16...
  • Page 144 129 service processor connection, 92 UEFI Boot Mode, 35 configuring RAID in, 104 Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) boot mode description, 35 overview, 35 unpacking guidelines, 17 USB ports, 72 ventilation Oracle Server X6-2 Installation Guide • July 2020...

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