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C H A P T E R
Before You Begin
This chapter describes how to set up the Sun Fire X4450 server hardware. It includes
the following topics:
"Tools and Equipment Needed" on page 1
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"Installation Process Flowchart" on page 1
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"Opening the Box" on page 4
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"Sun Fire X4450 Server Description" on page 6
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Tools and Equipment Needed
To install the system, you need the following tools:
#2 Phillips screwdriver
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ESD mat and grounding strap
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Stylus, or other non-conducting pointed device, for pushing front panel buttons
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You also need a system console device, such as one of the following:
Sun workstation
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ASCII terminal
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Terminal server
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Patch panel connected to a terminal server
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Installation Process Flowchart
To install a typical server, follow the flowchart in
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FIGURE 1-1
FIGURE 1-2
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