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Part No. 820-6175-12, Rev. A
December 2009
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  • Page 1 Sun Blade X6270 Server Module ™ Installation Guide Sun Microsystems, Inc. www.sun.com Part No. 820-6175-12, Rev. A December 2009 Submit comments about this document by clicking the Feedback[+] link at: http://docs.sun.com...
  • Page 2 Etats-Unis et dans d'autres pays et licenciée exclusivement par X/Open Company, Ltd. Sun, Sun Microsystems, le logo Sun, Java, OpenSolaris, Sun Studio, Solaris et Sun Blade sont des marques, ou des marques déposée de Sun Microsystems, Inc., ou ses filiales, aux Etats-Unis et autres pays.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface ix Preparing to Install the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module 1 About Your Server Module Shipment 1 Server Module Specifications 3 Physical Specifications 3 Electrical Specifications 3 Environmental Requirements 4 Server Module Installation Task Checklist 4 Commonly Used Terms 5...
  • Page 4 Adding a Hard Disk Drive or Solid State Drive Internal System Software Designation for Drives 29 ▼ Add a Drive 30 Installing and Powering On the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module 33 Installing the Server Module Into the Chassis 34 Before You Begin 34 ▼...
  • Page 5 Attaching Devices to the Server Using a Dongle Cable ▼ Attach Devices to Server Using the 3-Cable Dongle 42 Setting Up ILOM 45 IP Configuration Task Checklist 46 Logging In to ILOM 47 ▼ Log In to ILOM Using a Serial Connection 47 ▼...
  • Page 6 Create a Mirror Image of the Preinstalled OpenSolaris OS With Sun StorageTek HBA Card 83 OpenSolaris Operating System User Information 85 Using the OpenSolaris Installation Program 85 Reinstalling the OpenSolaris Operating System 85 Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Installation Guide • December 2009...
  • Page 7 Download OpenSolaris Operating System Index 87 Contents...
  • Page 8 Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Installation Guide • December 2009...

  • Page 9: Preface

    Preface This Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Installation Guide contains procedures for installing the server module into a chassis, connecting to the service processor, and configuring the preinstalled Solaris™ Operating System option or OpenSolaris Operating System, if ordered. Product Updates For product updates that you can download for the Sun Blade™...
  • Page 10 Sun Integrated Lights Out These documents cover ILOM 820-5523 Manager 3.0 Documentation features and tasks that are 820-6410 HTML Collection common to servers and 820-6411 server modules that support 820-6412 ILOM 3.0. 820-6413 Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Installation Guide • December 2009...
  • Page 11 ILOM 2.0 Sun Integrated Lights Out ILOM information that is 820-6180 Manager (ILOM) Supplement specific to the server module HTML for Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Important Safety Information Multilingual hardware safety 816-7190 Print for Sun Hardware Systems and compliance information...

  • Page 12: Typographic Conventions

    You can submit your comments by going to: http://www.sun.com/hwdocs/feedback Please include the title and part number of your document with your feedback: Sun Blade™ X6270 Server Module Installation Guide, part number 820-6175-11 Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Installation Guide • December 2009...

  • Page 13: Preparing To Install The Sun Blade X6270 Server Module

    ■ About Your Server Module Shipment Standard configurations for the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module are assembled at the factory and shipped ready for installation in a Sun Blade 6000 or 6048 Series Chassis. Optional server module components that you purchase independent of the standard configuration are shipped separately and, in most cases, should be installed prior to installing the server module into the chassis.
  • Page 14 (CMM). The SPs and CMM work together to form a complete server module and chassis management system. • Indicators and Buttons – The Sun Blade X6270 Server Module includes standard service indicator LEDs and buttons. • Flexible I/O Network Connectivity – Supported I/O network...

  • Page 15: Server Module Specifications

    7.71 kg Electrical Specifications The Sun Blade X6270 Server Module is 12.9 x 20.1 x 1.7 inches in a 1U form factor. The server module connects to a Sun Blade Modular System, or chassis, which provides 12V main power to each module, as well as cooling through fans. In addition to the 12V main power, the chassis provides 3.3V AUX power to each...

  • Page 16: Environmental Requirements

    Environmental Requirements gives the environmental requirements for the Sun Blade X6270 Server TABLE 1-3 Module. Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Environmental Requirements TABLE 1-3 Condition Requirement Operating temperature C to 35 C noncondensing Nonoperating C to 65 temperature Operating humidity 10% to 90% noncondensing (27 C max.

  • Page 17: Commonly Used Terms

    The following table identifies some of the terms commonly used in this guide to describe the installation process of a server module in a Sun Blade 6000 or 6048 Series Chassis. Chapter 1 Preparing to Install the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module...
  • Page 18 SP and CMM SP that enables you to manage your system. For additional information about ILOM, refer to Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager 2.0 User’s Guide or the Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager 3.0 Documentation Collection. Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Installation Guide • December 2009...

  • Page 19: Install Server Module Optional Components

    C H A P T E R Install Server Module Optional Components This chapter describes how to install the following customer-installable options on the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module: • Memory modules • Fabric expansion module (FEM) • CPU module •...

  • Page 20: Locations Of Server Module Optional Components

    Locations of Server Module Optional Components shows the locations of the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module optional FIGURE 2-1 components that are documented in this chapter. Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Option Locations FIGURE 2-1 Server Module Optional Componets Figure Legend...
  • Page 21 Storage drives (hard disk drives or solid state drives) (up to 4 drives may be populated) Note – Server module options and their part numbers are subject to change over time. For the most up-to-date list of components for the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module, click on the X6270 Server Module product page at: http://sunsolve.sun.com/handbook_pub/Systems/...

  • Page 22: Before You Begin

    Ordinary amounts of static from your clothes or work environment can destroy components. Allen wrench (4mm) is required for CPU installation procedure. ■ No. 2 Phillips screwdriver is required for REM battery procedure. ■ Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Installation Guide • December 2009...

  • Page 23: Removing Or Installing Server Module Cover

    Removing or Installing Server Module Cover As needed, consult the following procedures when removing or installing the server module cover. “Remove Cover From Server” on page 11 ■ “Install Cover on Server” on page 11 ■ ▼ Remove Cover From Server 1.

  • Page 24: Removing Or Replacing Filler Panels

    Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Installation Guide • December 2009...
  • Page 25 Filler Panel Replacement Procedures (Continued) TABLE 2-1 Filler Panel Module Remove Procedure Install Procedure Storage Drive 1. Locate the disk drive filler panel to be 1. Locate the vacant disk drive module slot in the Module* removed from the server. server, then ensure that the release lever on the filler panel is fully opened.

  • Page 26: Server Module Optional Components Installation Procedures

    For information about replacing or adding options on a server module that is installed in the system chassis and powered-on, see the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Service Manual.

  • Page 27: Memory Module Installation Considerations

    ■ For details, see “DIMM Population Rules” on page DIMM and CPU Physical Layout The physical layout of the DIMMs and CPUs on a Sun Blade X6270 Server Module is shown in FIGURE 2-3 CPU and DIMM Physical Layout FIGURE 2-3...

  • Page 28: Dimm Population Rules

    D8 as the farthest slot away from CPU DIMM Population Rules The DIMM population rules for the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module are as follows: 1. Do not populate any DIMM socket next to an empty CPU socket. Each processor contains a separate memory controller.

  • Page 29: Dimm Rank Classification Labels

    Populate the DIMM slots for each memory channel that are the farthest from ■ the CPU first. For example, populate D8/D5/D2 first; then D7/D4/D1 second; and finally, D6/D3/D0. See FIGURE 2-3 Populate QR DIMMs first, followed by SR or DR DIMMs. ■...

  • Page 30: Install Dimms

    DIMM in the socket. Note – The DIMM must be inserted evenly, straight down into the DIMM connector slot, until the ejector levers lock into place. Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Installation Guide • December 2009...

  • Page 31: Adding A Cpu Module

    The CPU assembly option contains a CPU chip and a heatsink with preapplied thermal grease. CPU assembly options should only be installed by a Sun qualified service technician. Refer to the following procedure when adding a CPU to the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module. Chapter 2...

  • Page 32: Install The Cpu

    Properly orient the CPU with the socket alignment tabs and carefully place the CPU into the socket [1]. Ensure that the orientation is correct as damage might result if the CPU pins are not aligned correctly. Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Installation Guide • December 2009...
  • Page 33 Installing the CPU FIGURE 2-5 b. Lower the pressure frame. Ensure that the pressure frame sits flat around the periphery of the CPU. c. Engage the release lever by rotating it downward and slipping it under the catch [1 inset]. d.

  • Page 34: Adding A Compactflash Module

    Verify that the AC Present LED is lit. Adding a CompactFlash Module The Sun Blade X6270 Server Module is not shipped with the compact flash module option installed. This option must be ordered and is shipped separately for customer installation.

  • Page 35: Adding A Raid Expansion Module

    Adding a RAID Expansion Module The RAID expansion module (REM), if ordered, might not arrive installed on the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module. In some cases, this option is shipped separately for customer installation. The RAID expansion module (REM) enables the RAID functionality for SAS HDDs.

  • Page 36: Install Rem Option 4620A Or 4607A

    Uniform Command-Line Interface User's Guide (820-2145) ■ Sun LSI 106x RAID User's Guide (820-4933) ■ To install the REM option on the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module motherboard, refer to the following procedure(s): “Install REM Option 4620A or 4607A” on page 24 ■...
  • Page 37 ▼ Install Backup Battery for REM Option 4620A 1. Locate the REM battery connectors on the motherboard. For REM battery location on motherboard, see “Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Option Locations” on page 2. To install the REM battery on the motherboard, do the following: a.

  • Page 38: Install Backup Battery For Rem Option 4620A

    “Install Cover on Server” on page Adding a Fabric Expansion Module The Sun Blade X6270 Server Module is not shipped with the fabric expansion module (FEM) option installed. This option must be ordered and is shipped separately for customer installation.
  • Page 39 a. Slide the FEM board at an angle into the support bracket. b. Press the FEM board carefully into the connector. FIGURE 2-10 Inserting a FEM Board FIGURE 2-10 4. Install the cover on the server. For details, see “Install Cover on Server” on page Chapter 2 Install Server Module Optional Components...

  • Page 40: Adding A Hard Disk Drive Or Solid State Drive

    Sun Blade X6270 Server Module. In some cases, this option is shipped separately for customer installation. When installing a hard disk drive or solid state drive in the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module, refer to following sections: “Internal System Software Designation for Drives”...

  • Page 41: Add A Drive

    ▼ Add a Drive 1. Locate and remove the drive filler panels from the server module bays. For drive locations on the server, see “Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Option Locations” on page For instructions to remove drive filler panels, see “Remove or Insert Filler Panels”...
  • Page 42 4. Using your thumb or finger, press on the middle of the drive’s faceplate until the release lever engages with the chassis. 5. Close the release lever until it clicks into place and is flush with the front of the server. Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Installation Guide • December 2009...
  • Page 43 Chapter 2 Install Server Module Optional Components...
  • Page 44 Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Installation Guide • December 2009...

  • Page 45: Installing And Powering On The Sun Blade X6270 Server Module

    C H A P T E R Installing and Powering On the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module This chapter contains the following topics: “Installing the Server Module Into the Chassis” on page 34 ■ “Powering On the Server Module” on page 38 ■...

  • Page 46: Installing The Server Module Into The Chassis

    Review the required installation tasks for properly installing and setting up the ■ Sun Blade X6270 Server Module in the Sun Blade 6000 or 6048 Series Chassis documentation. For more information, see TABLE 1-4 If applicable, install the following optional server module components prior to ■...

  • Page 47: Install Server Module Into A Powered-On Chassis

    The following illustrations show the server module being inserted into the Sun Blade 6000 Modular System; your chassis might differ. See box 1 in FIGURE 3-1 Chapter 3 Installing and Powering On the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module...
  • Page 48 Rotate the bottom ejector up until it snaps into place. See Box 3 in ■ FIGURE 3-1 The server module is locked in the chassis (Box 4 ) and Standby power FIGURE 3-1 is applied to the server module SP. Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Installation Guide • December 2009...
  • Page 49 Server Module OK/Power LED – Green (blinking or solid state) Server Module Power button/reset Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI) button (Service only) Universal Connector Port (UCP), used for dongle cable Chapter 3 Installing and Powering On the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module...

  • Page 50: Powering On The Server Module

    For more information about the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module power states, see the following topics: “Verify Standby Power State on Server” on page 38 ■...

  • Page 51: Apply Main Power To Server Sp And Host

    The OK/Power LED on the server module front panel illuminates a steady-on green light. The steady-on LED state indicates that the server module SP and host are both powered-on. Chapter 3 Installing and Powering On the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module...

  • Page 52: Power Off The Server

    3. To avoid power loss, it is recommended that you use the default CMM power management settings for power supplies in ILOM. For more information about power management, refer to “Power Management Policy” in the Sun ILOM 2.0 Supplement for X6270 Server Module (820-6180). Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Installation Guide • December 2009...

  • Page 53: Attaching Devices To The Server Using A Dongle Cable

    4. As needed, refer to the Sun x64 Server Diagnostics Guide (820-6750) for instructions on how to run the start-up diagnostic tools provided with the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module.

  • Page 54: Attach Devices To Server Using The 3-Cable Dongle

    1. Insert the dongle cable into the universal connector port (UCP) on the server module front panel. FIGURE 3-3 2. Attach the connectors on the dongle cable to the appropriate devices. “Dongle Cable Connectors” on page Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Installation Guide • December 2009...
  • Page 55 Dongle Cable Connections FIGURE 3-3 Dongle Cable Connectors Figure Legend Dual USB 2.0 connectors RJ-45 serial port connector VGA video connector Chapter 3 Installing and Powering On the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module...
  • Page 56 Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Installation Guide • December 2009...

  • Page 57: Setting Up Ilom

    C H A P T E R Setting Up ILOM This chapter describes how to access the Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) software and how to initially configure an IP address for the server module SP. This chapter contains the following topics: “IP Configuration Task Checklist”...

  • Page 58: Ip Configuration Task Checklist

    For more information about ILOMs user accounts, see the Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager 2.0 User’s Guide or the Integrated Lights Out Manager 3.0 Documentation Collection. Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Installation Guide • December 2009...

  • Page 59: Logging In To Ilom

    IP Address Configuration Tasks (Continued) TABLE 4-1 Step Requirement Description Log in to ILOM. Follow instructions in this chapter to log in to ILOM. See “Logging In to ILOM” on page Configure an IP Follow the instructions in this chapter to initially configure an address.

  • Page 60: Log In To Ilom From An Ethernet Connection Using The Cli

    For example: $ ssh root@192.168.25.25 root@192.168.25.25's password: Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager Version 2.0.3.9 Copyright 2008 Sun Microsystems, Inc. All rights reserved. Warning: password is set to factory default. ->changeme Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Installation Guide • December 2009...

  • Page 61: Configuring An Ip Address

    Note – The default ILOM administrator account shipped with each server module SP and CMM is root and changme. If this default administrator account has since been changed, contact your system administrator for an ILOM user account with administrator privileges. If you are logged in to ILOM on the CMM, you must navigate to the server module SP CLI by typing this command: ->...

  • Page 62: Configuring A Static Network

    (CLI). For instructions on how to assign an IP address using ILOM’s web interface, see the Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager 2.0 User’s Guide or the Integrated Lights Out Manager 3.0 Documentation Collection Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Installation Guide • December 2009...

  • Page 63: Assign A Static Ip Address To Server Module Sp Using The Cli

    ▼ Assign a Static IP Address to Server Module SP Using the CLI 1. Connect and log in to ILOM as described in one of these procedures: “Log In to ILOM Using a Serial Connection” on page 47 ■ “Log In to ILOM From an Ethernet Connection Using the CLI” on page 48 ■...
  • Page 64 Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Installation Guide • December 2009...

  • Page 65: Configuring The Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System

    C H A P T E R Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System ™ This chapter explains the steps for configuring the Solaris 10 Operating System (OS) that is preinstalled on the hard disk drive (or solid state drive), if ordered. The preinstalled Solaris version is Solaris 10 10/09 or later.

  • Page 66: Before You Begin

    TABLE 5-1 the preinstalled Solaris 10 OS. You only need to collect the information that applies to your application of the system. Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Installation Guide • December 2009...
  • Page 67 Worksheet for Solaris 10 Configuration TABLE 5-1 Your Answers: Information for Installation Description or Example Defaults (*) Language Select from the list of available languages for the English* Solaris 10 software. Locale Select your geographic region from the list of available locales.
  • Page 68 Provide the following information about your LDAP profile: Profile name: Profile server: If you specify a proxy credential level in your LDAP profile, gather the following information: Proxy-bind distinguished name: Proxy-bind password: Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Installation Guide • December 2009...
  • Page 69 Worksheet for Solaris 10 Configuration (Continued) TABLE 5-1 Your Answers: Information for Installation Description or Example Defaults (*) Default route Do you want to specify a default route IP address, • Specify One or let the Solaris installation program find one? •...

  • Page 70: Configure The Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System

    Linux distributions. For more information, see the man pages included in the Linux distribution. 2. Log in to ILOM using one of the methods described in “Logging In to ILOM” on page The ILOM CLI prompt appears. Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Installation Guide • December 2009...
  • Page 71 3. Verify that the communication properties of the service processor are set to the defaults. For example: -> show /SP/serial/host /SP/serial/host Targets: Properties: commitpending = (Cannot show property) pendingspeed = 9600 speed = 9600 Commands: show Note – If the speed is anything other than 9600, change it using this command: ->...

  • Page 72: (Optional) Redirect The Console Output To The Video Port

    2. From the GRUB menu, you have the option of displaying the installation process to a VGA connection (video port). To display output to the video port, choose the following option: Solaris 10 10/09 s10x_u8wos_u08a X86 - Graphics Adapter Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Installation Guide • December 2009...

  • Page 73: Configuring X6270 Server Module Raid Drives

    LSI REM card. Configure the RAID depending on your needs as shown in TABLE 5-3 Note – Configuring RAID for the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module is optional. By default, the Solaris preinstalled image is configured in a non-RAID configuration. If...

  • Page 74: Raid Drive Options

    3 to 8 disks including up to 2 hot-spare during creation. disks Hitachi 146GB SAS Fujitsu 200GB SATA IS (Integrated Striping array) – 2 to 8 disks All data will be deleted during creation. Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Installation Guide • December 2009...

  • Page 75: Mirroring The Preinstalled Solaris Os With Lsi Raid

    Mirroring the Preinstalled Solaris OS With LSI RAID If you choose the preinstalled Solaris OS and want to make the OS part of a RAID set, and if you are using the LSI REM card only, perform the following procedure to update the preinstalled Solaris OS to a mirrored RAID set.

  • Page 76: Mirroring The Preinstalled Solaris Os With Sun Storagetek Rem Card

    DATA RAID set using the available options as shown in TABLE 5-3 You will need the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Tools & Drivers CD to perform this procedure. ▼ Create a Mirror Image of the Preinstalled Solaris Follow these steps to mirror your configured Solaris OS: 1.
  • Page 77 8. Click the screen to activate the Managed Systems List. 9. Double-click the local machine (it is displayed by IP Address of the Primary ENET connection). A prompt appears. 10. At the prompt, log in as root, using the OS password that was assigned during Solaris installation.

  • Page 78: Solaris 10 Operating System User Information

    The system displays the message of the day, indicating the preloaded software that comes with your system: Sun Java™ Enterprise System (Java ES) ■ Sun Studio™ 11 ■ Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Installation Guide • December 2009...

  • Page 79: Sun Java Enterprise System

    Sun Java Enterprise System Sun Java Enterprise System (Java ES) is a set of software components that provide services needed to support enterprise-strength applications distributed across a network or Internet environment. Sun Studio 11 Sun Studio 11 includes high-performance, optimizing C, C++, and Fortran compilers for the Solaris OS on SPARC and x86/x64 platforms.
  • Page 80 Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Installation Guide • December 2009...

  • Page 81: Configuring The Preinstalled

    C H A P T E R Configuring the Preinstalled OpenSolaris Operating System This chapter explains the steps for configuring the OpenSolaris Operating System (OS) that is preinstalled on the hard disk drive, if ordered. The preinstalled OpenSolaris version is OpenSolaris 2009.06 or later. ®...

  • Page 82: Before You Begin

    TABLE 6-1 the preinstalled OpenSolaris OS. You only need to collect the information that applies to your application of the system. Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Installation Guide • December 2009...
  • Page 83 Worksheet for OpenSolaris Configuration TABLE 6-1 Your Answers: Information for Installation Description or Example Defaults (*) Language Select from the list of available languages for the English* OpenSolaris software. Locale Select your geographic region from the list of available locales. Terminal Select the type of terminal that you are using from the list of available terminal types.
  • Page 84 Provide the following information about your LDAP profile: Profile name: Profile server: If you specify a proxy credential level in your LDAP profile, gather the following information: Proxy-bind distinguished name: Proxy-bind password: Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Installation Guide • December 2009...
  • Page 85 Worksheet for OpenSolaris Configuration (Continued) TABLE 6-1 Your Answers: Information for Installation Description or Example Defaults (*) Default route Do you want to specify a default route IP address, • Specify One or let the OpenSolaris installation program find • Detect One one? •...

  • Page 86: Configuring The Preinstalled Opensolaris Operating System

    At the password prompt, enter the default password changeme. ILOM displays a default command prompt ( ), indicating that you have - > successfully logged in to ILOM. Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Installation Guide • December 2009...

  • Page 87: Access The System Locally

    2. Verify that the communication properties of the service processor are set to the defaults. For example: -> show /SP/serial/host /SP/serial/host Targets: Properties: commitpending = (Cannot show property) pendingspeed = 9600 speed = 9600 Commands: show Note – If the speed is anything other than 9600, change it using this command: ->...

  • Page 88: Configure The Preinstalled Opensolaris Operating System

    For additional information about powering on your server, see “Powering On the Server Module” on page POST messages appear on your screen as the OS boots up. 2. Follow the OpenSolaris preinstallation on-screen prompts. Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Installation Guide • December 2009...

  • Page 89: (Optional) Redirect The Console Output To The Video Port

    3. Use the information gathered in “Installation Worksheet” on page 70 to help you enter the system and network information as you are prompted. The screens that are displayed will vary, depending on the method that you chose for assigning network information to the server (DHCP or static IP address). After you have entered the system configuration information, the server completes the boot process and displays the OpenSolaris login prompt.

  • Page 90: Modify The Grub Menu To Autoboot (Optional)

    For example, for a 10-second delay, change the timeout value to 10 . b. Add a line that specifies the default boot entry. For example, to specify the first entry, add default 0. Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Installation Guide • December 2009...

  • Page 91: Getting Started On Opensolaris

    Getting Started on OpenSolaris For information on getting started on OpenSolaris, click the Start Here icon on the OpenSolaris Desktop (see FIGURE 6-2 OpenSolaris Desktop FIGURE 6-2 Chapter 6 Configuring the Preinstalled OpenSolaris Operating System...

  • Page 92: Configuring Server Raid Drives

    RAID Drive Overview The Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Servers have two optional host bus adapter (HBA) cards. You can access RAID configuration through the HBA card BIOS. To access the LSI HBA card BIOS, press CTRL-C during the system boot. To access the Sun StorageTek HBA card BIOS, press CTRL-A during the system boot.

  • Page 93: Raid Drive Options

    RAID Drive Options lists the RAID drive options. TABLE 6-3 RAID Drive Options TABLE 6-3 HBA Card Drives Supported RAID Configuration Supported Drive Usage Sun StorageTek Seagate 73GB SAS Volume – 1 disk Fujitsu 73GB SAS RAID 0 – stripe – 2 disk minimum No redundancy Seagate 146GB SAS RAID 1 –...

  • Page 94: Mirroring The Preinstalled Opensolaris Os With Lsi Raid

    Choose D to erase the preinstalled OpenSolaris OS. ■ 8. Press C to create the RAID and start the sync operation. 9. Click Exit to save the configuration and close the menu. Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Installation Guide • December 2009...

  • Page 95: Mirroring The Preinstalled Opensolaris Os With Sun Storagetek Hba Card

    DATA RAID set using the available options as shown in TABLE 6-3 You will need the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Tools & Drivers CD. ▼ Create a Mirror Image of the Preinstalled OpenSolaris OS With Sun StorageTek HBA Card Follow these steps to mirror your configured OpenSolaris OS: 1.
  • Page 96 17. Another confirmation screen appears. Confirm to start the mirroring process. The OS begins to mirror. Mirroring can take several hours, depending on the amount of data and the hard disk drive size. Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Installation Guide • December 2009...

  • Page 97: Opensolaris Operating System User Information

    OpenSolaris Operating System User Information This section provides pointers to information about the OpenSolaris Operating System. OpenSolaris User Documentation–You can access the various collections of the ■ OpenSolaris OS user documentation at: http://opensolaris.org/os/documentation/ OpenSolaris Training–For OpenSolaris training options, go to: ■...
  • Page 98 You can download software for the OpenSolaris OS from the following sites: To download the OpenSolaris operating system, go to: http://opensolaris.org/os/TryOpenSolaris/ To download support repository updates (SRUs), which contain the latest released bug fixes for the OpenSolaris OS, go to: http://sunsolve.sun.com/show.do?target=opensolaris Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Installation Guide • December 2009...
  • Page 99 Index attaching dongle cable, 41 graceful shutdown, 40 GRUB, 60 default boot loader, 77, 78 blade server modules, configuring IP addresses initializing through static assignment, 51 hardware RAID, 82 CPUs ILOM SP installation requirement, 20 boot messages, 76 default user name and password, 76 installation task checklist, 4 DATA RAID set, 83 Internet Protocol (IP) address...
  • Page 100 60, 77, 78 OpenSolaris overview, 61 upgrading to a mirrored solution, 80 RAID configuration accessing HBA card BIOS, 80 RAID Expansion Module (REM), 61 board replacement, 23 replaceable component locations, 8 Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Installation Guide • December 2009...

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