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  • Page 1 Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 ™ Servers Installation Guide Sun Microsystems, Inc. www.sun.com Part No. 820-5827-13 December 2009, Revision A 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 Fire 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 Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers 1 Tools and Equipment Needed 1 Server Installation Task Checklist 2 Opening the Box 3 Unpacking 3 Package Contents Inventory 4 Options 4 ESD Precautions 4...
  • Page 4 Prepare Server to Install Options 23 Removing the Server Top Cover 23 ▼ Remove the Top Cover From the Sun Fire X4170 and X4270 Servers 24 ▼ Remove the Top Cover From the Sun Fire X4275 Server 25 Installing Memory Modules (DIMMs) 26...
  • Page 5 Installing a Hard Disk Drive 37 ▼ Install the Hard Disk Drive 37 Installing a PCIe Card 38 PCIe Card Configuration Rules 38 ▼ Install a PCIe Card 39 Installing a Power Supply 46 ▼ Install a Power Supply 46 Installing the Server Top Cover 48 ▼...
  • Page 6 Installation Worksheet 88 Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System 92 ▼ Configure the Preinstalled Solaris 10 OS 92 ▼ Redirect the Console Output to the Video Port (Optional) 94 Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Installation Guide • December 2009...
  • Page 7 Configuring Server RAID Drives 95 RAID Drive Overview 95 RAID Drive Options 96 Mirroring the Preinstalled Solaris OS With LSI RAID 97 ▼ Create a Mirror Image of the Preinstalled Solaris OS 97 Mirroring the Preinstalled Solaris OS With Sun StorageTek HBA Card 98 ▼...
  • Page 8 Powering On and Off the Server 121 ▼ Power On the Main Power 121 ▼ Power Off from Main Power Mode 122 Setup Troubleshooting 122 Contacting Support 124 Index 127 viii Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Installation Guide • December 2009...

  • Page 9: Preface

    This document is intended for system administrators, network administrators, and service technicians who have an understanding of server systems. Product Updates For product updates that you can download for the Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers, visit the following web site: http://www.sun.com/download/index.jsp Find the Hardware Drivers section and click x64 Servers &...
  • Page 10 ILOM 3.0 820-6413 Sun Integrated Lights Out ILOM features and tasks that 820-1188 Manager 2.0 User’s Guide are common to servers and HTML server modules that support ILOM 2.0 Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Installation Guide • December 2009...
  • Page 11 Part Number Format Sun Integrated Lights Out ILOM 3.0 information that is 820-7959 Manager (ILOM) 3.0 specific to the Sun Fire X4170, HTML Supplement for Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers X4270, and X4275 Servers Sun Integrated Lights Out ILOM 2.0 information that is...
  • Page 12 Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Installation Guide • December 2009...

  • Page 13: Typographic Conventions

    Sun is interested in improving its documentation and welcomes your comments and suggestions. 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 Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Installation Guide, part number 820-5827-13. Preface xiii...
  • Page 14 Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Installation Guide • December 2009...

  • Page 15: Preparing To Install The Sun Fire X4170, X4270, And X4275 Servers

    Preparing to Install the Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers This chapter describes the Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers hardware and the information you need to know before you begin to install the servers into a rack.

  • Page 16: Server Installation Task Checklist

    • OpenSolaris Operating System • VMware • Microsoft Windows Server 2003 or • Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 2008 Operating System Servers Windows Operating System Installation Guide (820-5829) Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Installation Guide • December 2009...

  • Page 17: Opening The Box

    Opening the Box Carefully open the shipping box. Unpacking Unpack all server components from the packing cartons. shows the FIGURE 1-1 packing contents: Unpacking the Box FIGURE 1-1 Chapter 1 Preparing to Install the Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers...

  • Page 18: Package Contents Inventory

    Package Contents Inventory The following items should be packaged with the Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers: Sun Fire X4170, X4270, or X4275 Server ■ Power cord, packaged separately with country kit ■ (Optional) Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Server Documentation and Media ■...

  • Page 19: Server Description

    Server Description This section shows the front and back of the Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers. Front Panel Features shows the Sun Fire X4170 Server front panel and describes its components. FIGURE 1-2 Sun Fire X4170 Server Front Panel...
  • Page 20 Hard disk drive 6 (optional) USB 2.0 connector (3) Hard disk drive 7 (optional) Power Supply Service Action Required LED: amber System Overtemperature LED: amber Fan Module Service Action Required LED: amber Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Installation Guide • December 2009...
  • Page 21 Hard disk drive 3 (optional) Hard disk drive 11 (optional) Fan Module Service Action Required LED: amber Power Supply Service Action Required LED: amber System Overtemperature LED: amber Chapter 1 Preparing to Install the Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers...

  • Page 22: Back Panel

    Gigabit Ethernet ports NET 0, 1, 2, 3 Power: green Attention: amber Locate: white PCI Express Module slot (0) USB 2.0 ports (0, 1) HD15 video connector (analog VGA) Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Installation Guide • December 2009...
  • Page 23 Gigabit Ethernet ports NET 0, 1, 2, 3 Service processor (SP) network management (NET USB 2.0 ports (0, 1) MGT) port PCI Express Module slot (0) HD15 video connector (analog VGA) Chapter 1 Preparing to Install the Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers...

  • Page 24: Server Supported Components

    Fire X4170 systems with CPUs that have a power consumption rating higher than 80 watts. Systems with 95-watt CPUs support SAS drives only. The following table describes the components and capabilities of the Sun Fire X4170 Server. Sun Fire X4170 Server Components...
  • Page 25 GbE ports (sideband management) Power supplies Up to two hot-pluggable power supplies Cooling fans Redundant hot-pluggable fans Management software Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager Chapter 1 Preparing to Install the Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers...

  • Page 26: Sun Fire X4270 And X4275 Servers Supported Components

    For a list of I/O cards that are customer-orderable options, go to the following web site cards and click on the options card link: • http://www.sun.com/servers/x64/x4170/ • http://www.sun.com/servers/x64/x4270/ • http://www.sun.com/servers/x64/x4275/ Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Installation Guide • December 2009...

  • Page 27: Server Specifications

    Redundant hot-pluggable fans Management Supports Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager 2.0 and 3.0 software Server Specifications Physical Specifications lists the physical specifications of the Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 TABLE 1-3 Servers. Servers Physical Specifications TABLE 1-3 Parameter Sun Fire X4170 Server...

  • Page 28: Electrical Specifications

    Electrical Specifications lists the electrical specifications for the Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 TABLE 1-4 Servers. Note – The power dissipation numbers listed in the following table are the maximum rated power numbers for the power supply used in these servers. The numbers are not a rating of the actual power consumption of the system.

  • Page 29: Environmental Requirements

    1235.3 W Max heat output 4212 BTU/hr Volt-Ampere rating 1261 VA @ 240 VAC, 0.98 P.F. Environmental Requirements lists the environmental requirements for the Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and TABLE 1-5 X4275 Servers. Servers Environmental Requirements TABLE 1-5 Parameter Value...
  • Page 30 Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Installation Guide • December 2009...

  • Page 31: Installing Server Options

    C H A P T E R Installing Server Options This chapter describes how to install optional components into the Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers. Topics discussed in this chapter include: “Planning the Installation of Options” on page 18 ■...

  • Page 32: Planning The Installation Of Options

    The bag used to ship the component. ■ Sun Electronic Discharge (ESD) mat, Sun part number 250-1088 (available ■ through your Sun Sales representative). Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Installation Guide • December 2009...

  • Page 33: Run Server Diagnostics

    Run Server Diagnostics Before you install server options, you should always run diagnostics on the server to ensure that the server is operating properly. After you install the server options, you should run the diagnostics again. This approach will ensure that the server is working properly before you place the server in service.
  • Page 34 4. Close the release lever until it clicks into place and is flush with the front of the server. Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Installation Guide • December 2009...

  • Page 35: Performing Electrostatic Discharge And Antistatic Prevention Measures

    Filler Panel Type Removal Procedure Install Procedure PCI Slot For Sun Fire X4170 Servers: For Sun Fire X4170 Servers: 1. Remove the server top cover. 1. Remove the server top cover. 2. Remove the PCI slot filler panel from the 2.

  • Page 36: Using An Antistatic Wrist Strap

    Preparing the Server to Install Options Before you can install any server options, you must prepare the server. Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Installation Guide • December 2009...

  • Page 37: Prepare Server To Install Options

    Removing the Server Top Cover The procedure for removing the server top cover varies depending on the server type. For the Sun Fire X4170 and X4270 Servers, see “Remove the Top Cover From ■ the Sun Fire X4170 and X4270 Servers” on page For the Sun Fire X4275 Server, see “Remove the Top Cover From the Sun Fire...

  • Page 38: Remove The Top Cover From The Sun Fire X4170 And X4270 Servers

    Pull the two release tabs back to release the door. Rotate the fan door to the open position and hold it there. Note – shows the Sun Fire X4170 Server, not the Sun Fire X4270 Server; FIGURE 2-1 however, the procedure for removing the top cover is the same for both servers.

  • Page 39: Remove The Top Cover From The Sun Fire X4275 Server

    ▼ Remove the Top Cover From the Sun Fire X4275 Server 1. Ensure that the AC power cords are disconnected from the server power supplies. 2. Unlatch the fan module door ( [1]). FIGURE 2-1 Press the two green release buttons on the sides of the fan module door to release the door.

  • Page 40: Installing Memory Modules (Dimms)

    For details, see “DIMM Rank Classification Labels” on page DIMM and CPU Physical Layout The physical layout of the DIMMs and CPUs is shown in FIGURE 2-3 TABLE 2-2 Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Installation Guide • December 2009...
  • Page 41 CPU and DIMM Physical Layout FIGURE 2-3 CPUs and DIMMs Physical Layout TABLE 2-2 CPUs and DIMMs Physical Layout CPU 0 location CPU 1 location Channel locations for CPU 0 Three channels per CPU with each channel containing three color-coded DIMM slots (black, white, and blue). Channel locations for CPU 1 Three channels per CPU with each channel containing three color-coded DIMM slots (blue, white and black).

  • Page 42: Dimm Population Rules

    DIMM Population Rules The DIMM population rules for the Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers are as follows: 1. Do not populate any DIMM sockets next to an empty CPU socket. Each processor contains a separate memory controller. 2. Each CPU can support a maximum of: Nine dual-rank (DR) or single-rank (SR) DIMMs;...

  • Page 43: Dimm Rank Classification Labels

    In certain configurations, DIMMs will run slower than their individual ■ maximum speed. See for further details. TABLE 2-3 Memory Considerations and Limitations TABLE 2-3 DIMMs are available in two speeds: 1066 MHz and 1333 MHz DIMM speed rules are as follows: •...
  • Page 44 Align the DIMM with the connector ( FIGURE 2-4 Align the notch in the DIMM with the key in the connector. The notch ensures that the DIMM is oriented correctly. Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Installation Guide • December 2009...
  • Page 45 Installing a DIMM FIGURE 2-4 d. Push the DIMM into the connector slot until both ejector levers close, locking the DIMM in place. If the DIMM does not easily seat into the connector, verify that the notch in the DIMM is aligned with the key in the connector as shown in .

  • Page 46: Installing A 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 Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Installation Guide • December 2009...
  • Page 47 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 [2]. d. Orient the heatsink so that the two screws line up with the mounting studs [3].

  • Page 48: Installing Hard Disk Drives

    ■ “Installing a Hard Disk Drive” on page 37 ■ Server Hard Drive Locations show the physical drive locations for a Sun Fire X4170 Server with eight 2.5- FIGURE 2-6 inch hard drives. Sun Fire X4170 Server Front Panel FIGURE 2-6...

  • Page 49: Inch Hard Drives

    X4270 Server Front Panel FIGURE 2-7 Figure Legend HDD3 HDD7 HDD12 HDD15 HDD2 HDD6 HDD11 HDD14 HDD1 HDD5 HDD9 DVD and USB Connectors (2) HDD0 HDD4 HDD8 HDD10 HDD13 shows the physical drive locations for the Sun Fire X4275 Server with 12 FIGURE 2-8 3.5-inch hard drives.

  • Page 50: Server Hard Disk Drive Configuration Rules

    All drives must run off the HBA. Any combination of with Sun these HDD types are supported; however, you cannot StorageTek SAS mix drive types inside the same RAID volume. HBA (PCIe) card Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Installation Guide • December 2009...

  • Page 51: Installing A Hard Disk Drive

    Installing a Hard Disk Drive To install a hard disk drive, see the following procedure. ▼ Install the Hard Disk Drive 1. Attach an antistatic wrist strap. “ESD Handling Procedure” on page 2. Prepare the server to install options. “Preparing the Server to Install Options” on page Note –...

  • Page 52: Installing A Pcie Card

    The server supports three or six PCIe cards depending on the server model. The Sun Fire X4170 Server supports three PCIe cards. ■ The Sun Fire X4270 and X4275 Servers support six PCIe cards. ■ Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Installation Guide • December 2009...

  • Page 53: Install A Pcie Card

    Note – You can install all supported types of PCIe cards into any vacant PCI slot, with the exception of PCI slot 1. Due to size restrictions, you cannot install a SAS RAID host bus adapter (HBA) PCIe card into PCI slot 1. You install the PCIe cards on the servers vertical PCIe risers, which are adjacent to the PCI slots.
  • Page 54 PCI slot filler panels on the Sun Fire FIGURE 2-12 X4170 Server. The PCI slot filler panels are located in the same area on the Sun Fire X4270 and X4275 Servers. Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Installation Guide • December 2009...
  • Page 55 Lift up the riser and any PCIe cards attached to it as a unit. Each server has three PCIe risers. On the Sun Fire X4170 Server, each PCIe riser can house only one PCIe card. On the Sun Fire X4270 and X4275 Servers, each PCIe riser can house two PCIe cards.
  • Page 56 [1]). FIGURE 2-14 Each server has three PCIe risers. On the Sun Fire X4170 Server, each PCIe riser can house only one PCIe card. On the Sun Fire X4270 and X4275 Servers, each PCIe riser can house two PCIe cards.
  • Page 57 Installing the SAS PCIe/Hard Disk Drive Cage Cable Into the Sun Fire X4170 Server FIGURE 2-15 Chapter 2 Installing Server Options...
  • Page 58 Installing the SAS PCIe/Hard Disk Drive Cage Cable in the Sun Fire X4270 Server FIGURE 2-16 Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Installation Guide • December 2009...
  • Page 59 Installing the SAS PCIe/Hard Disk Drive Cage Cable in the Sun Fire X4275 Server FIGURE 2-17 10. For additional PCIe card installation requirements, refer to the installation information in the PCIe card shipping kit. 11. Install the server top cover. “Installing the Server Top Cover”...

  • Page 60: Installing A Power Supply

    Align the power supply with the empty power supply chassis bay. c. Slide the power supply into the bay until it is fully seated (see FIGURE 2-18 FIGURE 2-19 Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Installation Guide • December 2009...
  • Page 61 Installing a Power Supply Into a Sun Fire X4170 Server FIGURE 2-18 Installing a Power Supply Into a Sun Fire X4270 or X4275 Server FIGURE 2-19 Chapter 2 Installing Server Options...

  • Page 62: Installing The Server Top Cover

    2. Slide the top cover forward until it cover side latches engage [1 and 2]. 3. To close the fan cover, press down on the fan cover with both hands [3]. Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Installation Guide • December 2009...
  • Page 63 Installing the Top Cover on the Sun Fire X4170 and X4270 Servers FIGURE 2-20 Chapter 2 Installing Server Options...
  • Page 64 Installing the Top Cover on the Sun Fire X4275 Server FIGURE 2-21 Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Installation Guide • December 2009...

  • Page 65: Installing The Server Into A Rack With Slide-Rails

    C H A P T E R Installing the Server Into a Rack With Slide-Rails This chapter describes how to place the server into a rack using the rail assembly in the rackmount kit. Perform this procedure if the rail assembly is purchased. This chapter includes the following topics: “Before You Begin”...

  • Page 66: Server Installation Process Overview

    Refer to the service label on the server top cover for instructions on how to install your server into a four-post rack, using the slide-rail and cable management arm options. The service label includes instructions for both tool-less and bolt-on rail assemblies. Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Installation Guide • December 2009...

  • Page 67: Checking Rack Compatibility

    Checking Rack Compatibility Check that your rack is compatible with the slide-rail and cable management arm (CMA) options. The optional slide-rails are compatible with a wide range of equipment racks that meet the following standards. Rack Compatibility TABLE 3-1 Item Requirement Structure Four-post rack (mounting at both front and rear).

  • Page 68: Disassembling Slide-Rails

    (for example, use of power strips). Disassembling Slide-Rails Complete one of the following procedures before installation: “Disassemble Bolt-On Slide-Rails” on page 55 ■ “Disassemble Tool-less Slide-Rails” on page 56 ■ Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Installation Guide • December 2009...

  • Page 69: Disassemble Bolt-On Slide-Rails

    ▼ Disassemble Bolt-On Slide-Rails To remove the mounting brackets from the bolt-on slide-rail assemblies: 1. Unpack the slide-rails. 2. Locate the slide-rail lock at the front of one of the slide-rail assemblies, as shown in FIGURE 3-1 3. Squeeze and hold the tabs at the top and bottom of the lock while you pull the mounting bracket out of the slide-rail assembly until it reaches the stop (see FIGURE 3-1 4.

  • Page 70: Disassemble Tool-Less Slide-Rails

    1. Position a mounting bracket against the chassis so that the slide-rail lock is at the server front, and the four keyed openings on the mounting bracket are aligned with the four locating pins on the side of the chassis. Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Installation Guide • December 2009...
  • Page 71 Aligning the Mounting Bracket With the Server Chassis FIGURE 3-2 Figure Legend Chassis front Slide-rail lock Mounting bracket Mounting bracket clip 2. With the heads of the four chassis locating pins protruding though the four keyed openings in the mounting bracket, pull the mounting bracket toward the front of the chassis until the mounting bracket clip locks into place with an audible click (see FIGURE 3-2...

  • Page 72: Attaching The Slide-Rail Assemblies To The Rack

    If your rack does not have threaded mounting holes, insert the mounting ■ screws through both the slide-rail brackets and rack posts, then secure them with the caged nuts. Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Installation Guide • December 2009...
  • Page 73 Attaching Slide-Rail Assembly to Rack Post FIGURE 3-3 Figure Legend Sllide-rail assembly Rack post Slide-raid assembly bracket on outside of rack post 3. Repeat Step 1 Step 2 for the remaining slide-rail assembly. 4. From the front of the rack, set the proper width of the rails with the spacer (see FIGURE 3-4 Chapter 3 Installing the Server Into a Rack With Slide-Rails...
  • Page 74 6. Remove the spacer and confirm that the rails are attached tightly to the rack. 7. Repeat Step 4 through Step 6 for the side-rail assembly at the rear of the rack. Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Installation Guide • December 2009...

  • Page 75: Attach Tool-Less Slide-Rail Assemblies

    8. If available, extend the anti-tip bar at the bottom of the rack (see FIGURE 3-5 Extending the Anti-tip Bar FIGURE 3-5 Caution – If your rack does not have an anti-tip bar, the rack could tip over. ▼ Attach Tool-less Slide-Rail Assemblies To attach tool-less slide-rail assemblies to the rack, refer to the installation card instructions included with the rackmount kit.

  • Page 76: Install Server Into The Slide-Rail Assemblies

    3. Insert the mounting brackets into the slide-rails, then push the server into the rack until the mounting brackets encounter the slide-rail stops (approximately 12 inches, or 30 cm). Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Installation Guide • December 2009...
  • Page 77 Inserting the Server With Mounting Brackets Into the Slide-Rails FIGURE 3-6 Figure Legend Inserting mounting bracket into slide rail Sllide-rail release button Slide-rail lock 4. Simultaneously push and hold the slide-rail release buttons on each mounting bracket while you push the server into the rack (see ).
  • Page 78 FIGURE 3-7 Caution – Verify that the server is securely mounted in the rack and that the slide- rail locks are engaged with the mounting brackets before continuing. Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Installation Guide • December 2009...

  • Page 79: Installing The Cable Management Arm

    Installing the Cable Management Arm The cable management arm (CMA) is an optional assembly that you can use to route the server cables in the rack. ▼ Install Cable Management Arm Use this procedure to install the optional CMA (see FIGURE 3-8 Cable Management Arm (CMA) FIGURE 3-8...
  • Page 80 (see FIGURE 3-9 Inserting the CMA Rail Extension Into the Back of the Left Slide-Rail FIGURE 3-9 Figure Legend CMA rail extension Left slide-rail Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Installation Guide • December 2009...
  • Page 81 5. Verify that the CMA rail extension engages the slide-rail (see FIGURE 3-10 Engaging the CMA Rail Extension With the Left Slide-Rail FIGURE 3-10 Note – Support the CMA in the remaining installation steps. Do not allow the arm to hang by its own weight until it is secured by all three attachment points. Chapter 3 Installing the Server Into a Rack With Slide-Rails...
  • Page 82 (see FIGURE 3-11 Inserting the CMA Mounting Bracket Into the Back of the Right Slide-Rail FIGURE 3-11 Figure Legend CMA mounting bracket Right slide-rail Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Installation Guide • December 2009...
  • Page 83 7. Insert the right CMA slide-rail connector into the right slide-rail assembly until the connector locks into place with an audible click (see FIGURE 3-12 Inserting CMA Slide-Rail Connector Into the Back of the Right Slide-Rail FIGURE 3-12 Assembly Figure Legend CMA slide-rail connector Right slide-rail assembly Chapter 3...
  • Page 84 CMA extension 9. Install and route cables to your server, as required. Note – Instructions for installing the server cables are provided in “Connecting the Cables” on page Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Installation Guide • December 2009...
  • Page 85 10. Attach the cable hook and loop straps to the CMA, and press them into place to secure the cables (see FIGURE 3-14 For best results, place three cable straps, evenly spaced, on the rear-facing side of the CMA and three cable straps on the side of the CMA nearest the server. Installing CMA Cable Straps FIGURE 3-14 Figure Legend...

  • Page 86: Verifying Operation Of The Slide-Rails And Cma

    5. Adjust the cable straps and CMA, as required. Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Installation Guide • December 2009...

  • Page 87: Setting Up The Server

    C H A P T E R Setting Up the Server This chapter describes how to connect cables and power on the server for the first time. It includes the following topics: “Connecting the Cables” on page 74 ■ “Connecting to the ILOM Service Processor for the First Time” on page 78 ■...

  • Page 88: Connecting The Cables

    Connecting the Cables Connect the power and data cables to the server back panel. Connector Locations shows and describes the locations of the Sun Fire X4170 Server back panel FIGURE 4-1 connectors Sun Fire X4170 Server Back Panel Connectors FIGURE 4-1...

  • Page 89: Cable The Server

    shows and describes the locations of the Sun Fire X4270 and X4275 FIGURE 4-2 Servers back panel connectors Sun Fire X4270 and X4275 Server Back Panel FIGURE 4-2 Figure Legend Power supply unit 1 connector Service processor (SP) network management (NET MGT) Ethernet port Power supply unit 0 connector Gigabit Ethernet ports NET-0, 1, 2, 3...
  • Page 90 Power/OK LED Sun Fire X4170 Server Front Panel FIGURE 4-3 Sun Fire X4270 Server Front Panel Power/OK LED FIGURE 4-4 Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Installation Guide • December 2009...
  • Page 91 Sun Fire X4275 Server Front Panel Power/OK LED FIGURE 4-5 Note – Do not push the Power button at this time. Do not apply main power to the rest of the server until you are ready to install a platform operating system 3.

  • Page 92: Connecting To The Ilom Service Processor For The First Time

    Serial port command-line interface (CLI) (local access) ■ Secure shell (SSH) CLI (remote access over the network) ■ Web browser user interface (BUI) (remote access over the network) ■ Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Installation Guide • December 2009...

  • Page 93: Determining The Ilom Sp Ip Address

    1. Power on the server (or restart the server if it is running). 2. When the Sun Microsystems splash screen or text prompt appears during the power-on self-test (POST) operation, press F2 to access the BIOS settings. 3. Using the left and right arrow keys on the keyboard, navigate to the Advanced tab.

  • Page 94: Use A Serial Connection To View The Assigned Ilom Sp Ip Address

    6. Type the default user name, and the default password to log in to the ILOM SP. Username: root Password: changeme ILOM displays a default command prompt ( ), indicating that you have - > successfully logged in to ILOM. Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Installation Guide • December 2009...

  • Page 95: Changing The Ilom Sp Ip Address

    7. To display the current SP IP address, type: -> show /SP/network The IP information appears, as shown in the following sample: /SP/network Targets: commitpending = (Cannot show property) ipaddress = 129.148.53.128 ipdiscovery = static ipgateway = 129.148.53.248 ipnetmask = 255.255.255.0 macaddress = 00:1E:68:0F:4A:84 managementport = /SYS/SP/NET0 outofbandmacaddress = 00:14:4F:E7:2E:48...

  • Page 96: Use The Bios Setup Utility To Change The Ilom Sp Ip Address

    “Use a Serial Connection to View the Assigned ILOM SP IP Address” on page 2. At the ILOM command prompt, type the following command to determine the SP IP address: -> show /SP/network Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Installation Guide • December 2009...

  • Page 97: Example 2

    3. To assign a static IP address, type the following commands in the exact order shown: -> set /SP/network/ pendingipdiscovery=static -> set /SP/network/ pendingipaddress=xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx -> set /SP/network/ pendingipnetmask=xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx -> set /SP/network/ pendingipgateway=xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx -> set /SP/network/ commitpending=true Where xxx are the IP address numbers. 4.

  • Page 98: Applying Main Power To The Server For The First Time

    , or FIGURE 4-3 FIGURE 4-4 FIGURE 4-5 2. Verify that you are connected to the server through the serial management (SER MGT) port; perform the following sub-steps: Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Installation Guide • December 2009...
  • Page 99 a. Ensure that the server hardware is installed and cables are inserted. b. Verify that your terminal, laptop, PC, or terminal server is operational. c. Configure the terminal device or the terminal emulation software running on a laptop or PC to the following settings: 8,N,1: eight data bits, no parity, one stop bit ■...
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  • Page 101: Configuring The Preinstalled

    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 102: 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 Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Installation Guide • December 2009...
  • Page 103 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 104 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 Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Installation Guide • December 2009...
  • Page 105 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 106: Configuring The Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System

    2. Log in to ILOM using one of the methods described in “Connecting to the ILOM Service Processor for the First Time” on page The ILOM CLI prompt (->) appears. Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Installation Guide • December 2009...

  • Page 107: Configuring The Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System

    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 108: Redirect The Console Output To The Video Port (Optional)

    VGA connection (video port) (see FIGURE 5-1 GRUB Menu Screen FIGURE 5-1 3. To display output to the video port, choose this option: Solaris 10 10/09 s10x_u8wos_08a X86 (VGA) Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Installation Guide • December 2009...

  • Page 109: Configuring Server Raid Drives

    After you configure the Solaris OS, you might need to configure the RAID drives. RAID Drive Overview The Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 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.

  • Page 110: 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 Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Installation Guide • December 2009...

  • Page 111: Mirroring The Preinstalled Solaris Os With Lsi Raid

    Mirroring the Preinstalled Solaris OS With LSI RAID The Solaris OS supports hardware RAID and cannot be installed on an existing array if one has been created. 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 HBA card only, perform the following procedure to update the preinstalled Solaris OS to a mirrored RAID set.

  • Page 112: Mirroring The Preinstalled Solaris Os With Sun Storagetek Hba Card

    DATA RAID set using the available options as shown in TABLE 5-3 You will need the Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Tools & Drivers CD. ▼ Create a Mirror Image of the Preinstalled Solaris Follow these steps to mirror your configured Solaris OS: 1.
  • Page 113 7. To run the application, type: sh /opt/StorMan/StorMan.sh A split screen appears. 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.

  • Page 114: 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 Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Installation Guide • December 2009...

  • Page 115: 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.
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  • Page 117: 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 118: 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 Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Installation Guide • December 2009...
  • Page 119 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 120 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 Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Installation Guide • December 2009...
  • Page 121 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 122: 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 Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Installation Guide • December 2009...

  • Page 123: Accessing 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 – The speed must 9600. You can change the speed to 9600 using the following command: ->...

  • Page 124: Configure The Preinstalled Opensolaris Operating System

    Power to the Server for the First Time” on page POST messages appear on your screen as the OS boots up. 2. Follow the OpenSolaris preinstallation on-screen prompts. Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Installation Guide • December 2009...

  • Page 125: (Optional) Redirect The Console Output To The Video Port

    3. Use the information gathered in “Installation Worksheet” on page 104 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 126: (Optional) Modify The Grub Menu To Auto Boot

    For example, for a 10-second delay, set the -1 on the time- out line to 10. 2. Add a line that specifies the default boot entry. For example, to specify the first entry, set the default to 0. Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Installation Guide • December 2009...

  • Page 127: 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 128: Configuring Server Raid Drives

    RAID Drive Overview The Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 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 129: 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 130: 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 Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Installation Guide • December 2009...

  • Page 131: 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 Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Tools & Drivers CD. ▼ Create a Mirror Image of the Preinstalled OpenSolaris OS With Sun StorageTek Follow these steps to mirror your configured OpenSolaris OS: 1.
  • Page 132 17. Click 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 Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Installation Guide • December 2009...

  • Page 133: 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 training options, go to: ■ http://www.opensolaris.com/learn/subscriptions/ Using the OpenSolaris Installation Program...

  • Page 134: Download Opensolaris Operating System

    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 Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Installation Guide • December 2009...

  • Page 135: Powering On And Off The Server

    C H A P T E R If You Need Help This chapter describes troubleshooting information and how to apply and remove AC power to the server. Support contacts are also included. This chapter includes the following topics: “Powering On and Off the Server” on page 121 ■...

  • Page 136: Setup Troubleshooting

    • Use the utility software installed on your server to eject the CD. the Eject button. • Ensure that the media in the device is not in use and is not mounted by the operating system. Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Installation Guide • December 2009...
  • Page 137 Troubleshooting Procedures (Continued) TABLE 7-1 Problem Possible Solution No video is • Is the monitor cable attached to the video connector? displayed on the • Does the monitor work when connected to another system? monitor screen. • If you have another monitor, does it work when connected to the original system? •...

  • Page 138: Contacting Support

    1. Press the Power/OK button to power off the server and wait 20 to 30 seconds. 2. Press the Power/OK button again to power on the system. Note – For additional troubleshooting information, see the Sun Fire X4170, X4270 and X4275 Servers Service Manual and the Sun x64 Servers Diagnostics Guide. Contacting Support If the troubleshooting procedures in this chapter fail to solve your problem, refer to the Sun x64 Servers Diagnostics Guide and run the server diagnostics.
  • Page 139 Proxy server configuration Sun Technical Support Contacts TABLE 7-3 Server Documents and Support Resources URL or Telephone Number PDF files for all current Sun Fire X4170, http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/prod/sf.x4170#hic X4270, and X4275 Server documents. http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/prod/sf.x4270#hic http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/prod/sf.x4275#hic Solaris™ 10 OS and other software http://docs.sun.com...
  • Page 140 URL or Telephone Number Lists international telephone numbers http://www.sun.com/service/contacting/solution.html for SunService support. Warranty and contract support contacts. http://www.sun.com/service/warrantiescontracts/ Links to other service tools. Warranties for every Sun product. http://www.sun.com/service/support/warranty Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Installation Guide • December 2009...

  • Page 141: Index

    Index installing, 65 verifying operation, 72 AC OK LED chassis location of, 8, 9 adding modules and options, 17 antistatic grounding strap, 4 locating pins, 56 antistatic mat, 22 chassis, adding modules and options antistatic wrist strap, 21 prerequisites, 18 included with server options, 22 CMA slide-rail connector, 69 when required, 22...
  • Page 142 X4270 Server, 6 LSI HBA card, 95, 114 X4275 Server, 7 Power/OK LED location of, 76 MAC address format, 78 memory controller, 28 Gigabit Ethernet (LAN) connectors, 77 Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Installation Guide • December 2009...
  • Page 143 memory modules PCIe riser available speeds, 29 installing, 42 considerations and limitations, 29 removal, 41 installation power removal requirement, 29 physical specifications, 13 physical layout, 26 ports population rules, 28 connecting, 85 effect of violating, 30 SER MGT/RJ-45, 77 sizes supported, 26 SP NET MGT Ethernet, 77 speed rules, 29 POST messages, 93, 110...
  • Page 144 122 electrical, 14 troubleshooting problems during setup, 122 environmental, 15 turing power off, 121 physical, 13 server LEDs static discharge location of memory modules, 26 Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Installation Guide • December 2009...
  • Page 145 static electricity harmful effects, 21 static IP address, 78 Sun Java Enterprise System description, 101 Sun StorageTek HBA card, 95, 98, 114, 117 Sun Studio 11 description, 101 Sun Support, 121 Sun support telephone numbers, 124 supported components and capabilities X4170 Server, 10 X4270 and X4275 Servers, 12 System Overtemperature LED...
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