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Page 1: Windows Operating Systems
Sun Blade X4-2B Installation Guide for Windows Operating Systems Part No: E37709–04 March 2014... - Page 2 Copyright © 2013-2014, Oracle and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. This software and related documentation are provided under a license agreement containing restrictions on use and disclosure and are protected by intellectual property laws. Except as expressly permitted in your license agreement or allowed by law, you may not use, copy, reproduce, translate, broadcast, modify, license, transmit, distribute, exhibit, perform, publish, or display any part, in any form, or by any means.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Using This Documentation ........................5 Sun Blade X4-2B Model Name ......................5 Getting the Latest Firmware and Software ...................5 Documentation and Feedback ......................6 About This Documentation ......................6 Support and Training ........................6 Access to Oracle Support .......................7 Contributors ............................7 Change History ..........................7 About Windows OS Installation ......................9... -
Page 5: Using This Documentation
“Change History” on page 7 ■ Sun Blade X4-2B Model Name The name identifies the following: Sun Blade X4-2B Server Module The alpha character, X, identifies an x86 product. ■ The first number, 4, identifies the generation of the server. -
Page 6: Documentation And Feedback
PDF button in the upper left corner of the HTML page. Support and Training These web sites provide additional resources: Support: ■ http://support.oracle.com Training: ■ http://education.oracle.com Sun Blade X4-2B Installation Guide for Windows Operating Systems • March 2014... -
Page 7: Access To Oracle Support
Change History Access to Oracle Support Oracle customers have access to electronic support through My Oracle Support. For information, visit or visit http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=acc&id=info if you are hearing impaired. http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=acc&id=trs Contributors Primary Authors: Lisa Kuder, Ray Angelo, Mark McGothigan Contributors: Mike Ma, Qing-su Hu, Lu Wei, Cynthia Chin-Lee, Michael Tabor, Ralph Woodley, Ling Chen, Qing Gu, Donghua Zhou, David Zhuang. -
Page 9: About Windows Os Installation
About Windows OS Installation This section provides an overview of the Windows OS installation. Use the following task table to assist you. Step Task Link Review the list of supported Windows OS versions “Supported OS Versions and Latest Information” and learn how to obtain the latest and most on page 9 up-to-date information about the server software and hardware. -
Page 10: Os Installation Options
■ Enterprise Edition (64-bit) ■ Datacenter edition (64-bit) For specific versions of the Microsoft Windows Server supported for the Sun Blade X4-2B server module, refer to: https://wikis.oracle.com/ display/SystemsComm/Sun+Blade+Systems+Products#tab:Operating-Systems The most up-to-date information about the server is maintained in the Sun Blade X4-2B Note –... - Page 11 Single-Server Installation Methods Option Description Single server Install an OS to a single server using one of the following methods: ■ Locally: OS installation is performed locally at the server. This option is convenient if you have just completed the physical installation of the server in the rack.
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Page 12: Manual Os Installation
WDS system for deployment. For more information about WDS, refer to: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa967394.aspx Related Information “Oracle System Assistant” on page 13 ■ Sun Blade X4-2B Installation Guide for Windows Operating Systems • March 2014... -
Page 13: Oracle System Assistant
Obtaining Oracle System Assistant Oracle System Assistant Oracle System Assistant is delivered on a USB storage device embedded in the system as an integral part of your server, and is ready to launch as soon as you apply standby power. This embedded storage device includes everything you need to start using the server with your choice of supported operating system and hardware. - Page 14 Obtaining Oracle System Assistant Related Information Oracle X4 Series Servers Administration Guide (http://www.oracle.com/goto/ ■ x86AdminDiag/docs) Sun Blade X4-2B Installation Guide for Windows Operating Systems • March 2014...
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Page 15: Preparing To Install The Os
Preparing to Install the OS Before installing the OS, you need to set up the installation method. This section describes the steps for preparing to install an OS. Use the following task table as a guide. Step Description Links You must have already reviewed the OS “About Windows OS Installation”... - Page 16 CD-ROM is accessed over the network. The installation duration depends on the network connectivity and traffic. This installation method also has a greater risk of issues due to transient network errors. Sun Blade X4-2B Installation Guide for Windows Operating Systems • March 2014...
- Page 17 Selecting the Installation Method The following requirements must be met: Before You Begin You have already performed the server installation as described in the Sun Blade X4-2B ■ Installation Guide. The Oracle ILOM Remote Console system is running on Solaris, Linux, or Windows.
- Page 18 Selecting the Installation Method The Security Alert dialog box appears. Click the I Understand the Risks link. Click Add Exception. The Oracle ILOM login screen appears. Sun Blade X4-2B Installation Guide for Windows Operating Systems • March 2014...
- Page 19 Selecting the Installation Method Log in to Oracle ILOM as a user with administrative privileges. The Oracle ILOM System Summary screen appears. Click the Remote Console Launch button. A dialog box for the jnlpgenerator.jnlp file appears. Click Open. The Oracle ILOM Remote Console screen appears. From the Devices menu, select one CD item according to the delivery method you have chosen.
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Page 20: Setting Up Bios
To ensure that the factory defaults are set, press F9. To save the changes, and exit the BIOS Setup Utility, press F10. Reboot the server. “Select the BIOS Boot Mode” on page 21 Next Steps Sun Blade X4-2B Installation Guide for Windows Operating Systems • March 2014... - Page 21 The BIOS firmware supports both legacy BIOS and Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI). All versions of Windows supported for Sun Blade X4-2B UEFI boot mode. You have the option of setting BIOS to either Legacy boot mode or UEFI boot mode before you perform the OS installation.
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Page 23: Installing The Windows Os
Install Windows (Oracle System Assistant) The Oracle System Assistant Install OS task is the easiest method for installing a supported OS on the Sun Blade X4-2B. For more information about Oracle System Assistant, refer to the Oracle X4 Series Servers Administration Guide (http://www.oracle.com/goto/x86AdminDiag/docs). - Page 24 Ensure that the server is in standby power mode. Boot the server and watch the video monitor or Remote Console screen for the prompt to press the F9 key to start Oracle System Assistant. Sun Blade X4-2B Installation Guide for Windows Operating Systems • March 2014...
- Page 25 Installing the Windows OS When the prompt appears, press the F9 key. The Oracle System Assistant System Overview main screen appears. To update Oracle System Assistant, click Get Updates. To check for a new software release, click the Check for Updates button. If an update is available, the update's readme file appears.
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Page 26: Install Windows Server 2008 R2 And Windows Server 2008 Sp2 (Manually)
For remote installation: Insert the Windows Server installation media into the Oracle ■ ILOM Remote Console system’s CD/DVD-ROM drive. Make sure you have selected CD-ROM in the Device menu. Sun Blade X4-2B Installation Guide for Windows Operating Systems • March 2014... - Page 27 Installing the Windows OS If you are using a Windows image: Ensure that the Windows Server installation ISO image is ■ accessible from the remote system. Make sure you have selected CD-ROM Image in the Device menu. Power cycle the server. If you are using the Windows Remote or Windows Image method, you can power cycle the server through Oracle ILOM.
- Page 28 OS. When prompted with Press any key to boot from CD, quickly press any key. The Windows installation wizard starts. Sun Blade X4-2B Installation Guide for Windows Operating Systems • March 2014...
- Page 29 Installing the Windows OS Proceed through the installation wizard until you see the Installation Type, then click Custom (advanced). At the Where do you want to Install Windows screen: To add a mass storage driver for Windows Server 2008 SP2, click Load Driver, and browse ■...
- Page 30 Click Delete to delete the existing partition. b. Click New to create the new partition. c. Change size settings as needed, and then click Apply. d. Click Next. Sun Blade X4-2B Installation Guide for Windows Operating Systems • March 2014...
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Page 31: Install Windows Server 2012 Or 2012 R2 (Manually)
Console” on page 15 “Set Up the Remote Console” on page If necessary, prepare a volume on the server hard drives and set the boot device. Refer to the ■ Sun Blade X4-2B Installation Guide. Acquire the Windows OS install distribution media. ■... - Page 32 When the BIOS menu options list appears, press F8 to access the BBS Popup menu. Once the BIOS POST process is complete, the BBS Popup menu appears. The BBS Popup menu allows you to select a boot device. Sun Blade X4-2B Installation Guide for Windows Operating Systems • March 2014...
- Page 33 Installing the Windows OS A sample BBS Popup menu screen: If you have selected the Windows Local installation method, insert the Windows media DVD into the connected DVD drive. Do one of the following: If you are using the Windows Local method, select CD/DVD from the Boot Device menu, and ■...
- Page 34 To select the Windows default partition settings, click Next. Go to Step 9. ■ To override the Windows default partition settings, click Drive Options (advanced) and ■ proceed to the next step. Sun Blade X4-2B Installation Guide for Windows Operating Systems • March 2014...
- Page 35 Installing the Windows OS Data loss. Formatting or repartitioning a preexisting partition destroys all data on the Caution – partition. At the Advanced Drive Options screen: a. Click Delete to delete the existing partition. b. Click New to create the new partition. c.
- Page 36 The Windows installation begins. During the installation process, the server reboots several times. When the installation process is complete, Windows starts and prompts you to set the Administrator password. Assign the administrator password. Sun Blade X4-2B Installation Guide for Windows Operating Systems • March 2014...
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Page 37: Install Windows Server (Pxe)
Installing the Windows OS The password must have 8 characters, with one number and one uppercase character. For Note – more details, click the Accessibility link on the account creation screen. Once you have assigned a password to the Administrator account, the Windows Server 2012 desktop appears. -
Page 38: Installing Server System Tools And Updating Drivers
The server system tools are located in the following directories—where version is the version of the installed Windows OS: Windows Install Pack MSM (MegaRaid Storage Manager): ■ Windows/version/Tools/LSI-MSM Sun Blade X4-2B Installation Guide for Windows Operating Systems • March 2014... - Page 39 Installing Server System Tools and Updating Drivers NIC Teaming for Windows: Windows/version/Tools/Intel-NIC-PROSet ■ Oracle Hardware Management Pack: ■ Windows/version/Tools/Hardware-Management-Pack If your system has Oracle System Assistant: ■ a. From the OS, open a file browser, and navigate to the Oracle System Assistant USB device.
- Page 40 This procedure describes how to update the server system drivers using the Windows InstallPack application that is available with the Oracle System Assistant software and the downloaded server-specific software package. Sun Blade X4-2B Installation Guide for Windows Operating Systems • March 2014...
- Page 41 Support site. For more information, see “Getting Server Firmware and Software Updates” in Sun Blade X4-2B Installation Guide b. Unzip the downloaded tools and drivers package on the server. The server system drivers are located in the following directory: Windows\version\Drivers where version is the version of the installed Windows OS.
- Page 42 Installing Server System Tools and Updating Drivers Click Next and continue through the Install Pack application until the tool installation process is finished. Sun Blade X4-2B Installation Guide for Windows Operating Systems • March 2014...
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Page 43: Index
Index installing (Continued) PXE method (Windows), 37–38 assisted OS installation remote set up (Windows), 16–20 Windows, 12, 23–26 tools and drivers Windows, 38 installing OS, Windows, 9–14 installing Windows OS, methods, 11 BIOS boot modes, setting (Windows), 21 legacy mode, 21 loading optimal defaults legacy BIOS Windows, 20... - Page 44 (Windows), 16–20 setting BIOS boot mode Windows, 21 supported operating system Windows, 9 tools and drivers installing Windows, 38 Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) BIOS boot mode Windows, 21 Sun Blade X4-2B Installation Guide for Windows Operating Systems • March 2014...
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