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Sun Fire
X2250 Server
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Installation Guide

Sun Microsystems, Inc.
www.sun.com
Part No. 820-4591-10, Rev. A
May 2008
Submit comments about this document at: http://www.sun.com/hwdocs/feedback

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  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    Sun Fire X2250 Server ™ Installation Guide Sun Microsystems, Inc. www.sun.com Part No. 820-4591-10, Rev. A May 2008 Submit comments about this document at: http://www.sun.com/hwdocs/feedback...
  • Page 2 Etats-Unis et dans d'autres pays et licenciée exclusivement par X/Open Company, Ltd. Sun, Sun Microsystems, le logo Sun, Java, Solaris, Sun Fire, Sun Solve, Sun Service, et SunVTS sont des marques de fabrique ou des marques déposées de Sun Microsystems, Inc. aux Etats-Unis et dans d'autres pays.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface v Setting Up the Sun Fire X2250 Server Hardware 1 Safety and Compliance Information 1 Planning the Installation Process 2 Package Contents Inventory 3 Installing the Server Into a Rack With Optional Slide Rails 3 Connecting the Cables 4 ▼...
  • Page 4 To Connect to the Server Using a Terminal Program 32 Solaris 10 Operating System User Information 33 Accessing Solaris 10 OS User Documentation 33 Downloading Solaris 10 OS Software 34 Solaris 10 OS Training 34 Sun Fire X2250 Server Installation Guide • May 2008...

  • Page 5: Preface

    Preface This Sun Fire X2250 Server Installation Guide contains procedures for installing the server into a rack, connecting to the service processor, and configuring the preinstalled Solaris™ Operating System. Using UNIX Commands ® This document might not contain information about basic UNIX...

  • Page 6: Typographic Conventions

    Replace command-line variables You must be superuser to do this. with real names or values. To delete a file, type rm filename. * The settings on your browser might differ from these settings. Sun Fire X2250 Server Installation Guide • May 2008...

  • Page 7: Related Documentation

    The documents listed in the following table are available online at: http://docs.sun.com At that site, search for the Sun Fire™ X2250 Server. Note – The last two digits of the documentation part number identify the latest version of the product documentation that is available for download (or viewing online).
  • Page 8 Important Safety Information Multilingual hardware safety 816-7190 Print for Sun Hardware Systems and compliance information for all Sun hardware systems. Support and Training Sun Function Support http://www.sun.com/support/ Training http://www.sun.com/training/ viii Sun Fire X2250 Server Installation Guide • May 2008...

  • Page 9: Product Updates

    Product Updates For product updates that you can download for the Sun Fire X2250 server, visit the following web site: http://www.sun.com/download/ Find the Hardware Drivers section and click x64 Servers & Workstations. The Sun Fire X2250 server site contains updates for firmware and drivers, as well as CD-ROM .iso images.
  • Page 10 Sun Fire X2250 Server Installation Guide • May 2008...

  • Page 11: Setting Up The Sun Fire X2250 Server Hardware

    C H A P T E R Setting Up the Sun Fire X2250 Server Hardware This chapter describes how to set up the Sun Fire X2250 server hardware. It includes the following topics: “Safety and Compliance Information” on page 1 ■...

  • Page 12: Planning The Installation Process

    “If you do not plan to use an operating If necessary, install the supplemental drivers system (OS) that is preinstalled on your Sun from the Sun Fire X2250 Server Tools and Drivers CD. READY TO USE Sun Fire X2250 Server Installation Guide • May 2008...

  • Page 13: Package Contents Inventory

    Sun Fire X2250 Server Service Manual (820-4593) at the following URL: http://docs.sun.com The slide rails for the Sun Fire X2250 server are compatible with a wide range of equipment racks that meet the following standards: Four-post structure (mounting at both front and rear). Two-post racks are not ■...

  • Page 14: Connecting The Cables

    The Network Management (NET MGT) Ethernet port or the Serial Management / ■ RS-232-F RJ-45 serial port can be used for server management and network access. “Setting Up the Sun Fire X2250 Server Software” on page 13 for additional information about setting up the service processor for remote system management.

  • Page 15: Powering On And Off The Server

    Procedures for powering on to main power mode and for shutting down from main power mode are also included in this section, for your reference. Chapter 1 Setting Up the Sun Fire X2250 Server Hardware...

  • Page 16: To Apply Standby Power For Initial Service Processor Configuration

    Fault LED USB 2.0 connectors (2) Power/OK LED Optional DVD drive Power button Optional SATA hard disk drive 1 2. Continue with initial software setup tasks, as described in Chapter 2. Sun Fire X2250 Server Installation Guide • May 2008...

  • Page 17: To Power On Main Power Mode

    Power/OK LED on the front panel will begin flashing, indicating that the server is in standby power mode. Caution – To completely power off the server, you must disconnect the AC power cords from the back panel of the server. Chapter 1 Setting Up the Sun Fire X2250 Server Hardware...

  • Page 18: Setup Troubleshooting And Support

    Setup Troubleshooting and Support This section contains information to help you troubleshoot minor server problems. It includes the following topics: “Troubleshooting the Sun Fire X2250 Server Setup” on page ■ “Contacting Support” on page 10 ■ Troubleshooting the Sun Fire X2250 Server Setup...
  • Page 19 Try to access your system from a different server on the network: frozen: No response 1. On another system, type ping IP_address_of_X2250 from mouse or 2. If a response is returned, then try logging in to the Sun Fire X2250 keyboard or any server using either telnet, ssh or rlogin. application.

  • Page 20: Contacting Support

    If the troubleshooting procedures in this chapter fail to solve your problem, use to collect information that you might need to communicate to the support TABLE 1-4 personnel. lists the Sun web sites and telephone numbers for additional TABLE 1-5 technical support. System Information Needed for Support...
  • Page 21 1-800-872-4786 (1-800-USA-4Sun), select Option 1 International telephone numbers for http://www.sun.com/service/contacting/solution.html 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 Chapter 1 Setting Up the Sun Fire X2250 Server Hardware...
  • Page 22 Sun Fire X2250 Server Installation Guide • May 2008...

  • Page 23: Setting Up The Sun Fire X2250 Server Software

    C H A P T E R Setting Up the Sun Fire X2250 Server Software This chapter describes the tasks for initial setup of the server’s service processor and Integrated Lights Out Manager software. This chapter contains these topics: “Introduction to the Integrated Lights Out Manager” on page 14 ■...

  • Page 24: Introduction To The Integrated Lights Out Manager

    The Remote Console is a mirror of the 1024x768 output from the server’s VGA video connector. The remote keyboard, mouse, CD drive, or diskette drive will appear as standard USB devices. Sun Fire X2250 Server Installation Guide • May 2008...
  • Page 25 ™ web browser and Sun Java runtime environment version 5.0 or later are required on the client systems. You can download Java free from http://java.sun.com. Client-side Secure Shell application. To access the ILOM SP through a remote ■ Secure Shell (SSH), you must install a Secure Shell communications application on the remote client system (server, workstation, or laptop).

  • Page 26: Connecting To The Ilom Service Processor

    Disable software flow control (XON/XOFF) ■ 3. Connect a serial cable from the RJ-45 SER MGT port on the server’s back panel to a terminal device. See for the location of this port. FIGURE 1-2 Sun Fire X2250 Server Installation Guide • May 2008...
  • Page 27 You can now run CLI commands to configure ILOM for the server’s user accounts, network settings, access lists, alerts, and other parameters. For detailed instructions on CLI commands, see the Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager 2.0 User’s Guide (820-1188). For instructions on configuring static network settings using the CLI, see “Configuring ILOM Using Static Ethernet Settings”...

  • Page 28: Connecting To Ilom Using An Ethernet Connection

    CLI commands. The SP has a serial port to which you can attach a terminal ■ device. If you log in to the SP and enter the CLI command show /SP/network, the SP displays the current IP address. Continue with Step Sun Fire X2250 Server Installation Guide • May 2008...
  • Page 29 When you are prompted, enter the default password for the SP, changeme. You can then enter commands to manage user accounts or to monitor the status of devices on your server. See the example in FIGURE 2-2 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Sun Fire X2250 Server Software...
  • Page 30 5. After you have entered the user name and password in either the CLI or web interface, you can use the interface to configure your ILOM SP. For detailed instructions on configuring your system, see the Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager 2.0 User’s Guide (820-1188).

  • Page 31: Configuring Ilom Using Static Ethernet Settings

    3. Log in to the web interface using the default user name, root, and the default password, changeme. 4. Choose the Configuration tab and its Network tab to display information about the current network configuration of your ILOM SP. See FIGURE 2-4 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Sun Fire X2250 Server Software...

  • Page 32: To Configure Static Ip Addresses Using The Cli

    2. Type the following commands, using your own addresses in place of the examples below: The addresses shown in the commands below are examples. cd /SP/network set pendingipaddress=129.144.82.26 set pendingipnetmask=255.255.255.0 set pendingipgateway=129.144.82.254 set pendingipdiscovery=static set commitpending=true Sun Fire X2250 Server Installation Guide • May 2008...

  • Page 33: To Configure Static Ip Addresses Using The Bios Setup Utility

    11. Press and release the right arrow key until the Exit menu screen is displayed. 12. Follow the instructions on the Exit menu screen to save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup utility. Chapter 2 Setting Up the Sun Fire X2250 Server Software...

  • Page 34: Setting Up Platform Operating System And Driver Software

    ■ Server Product Notes (820-4594). If you do not plan to use an operating system (OS) that is preinstalled on your Sun Fire X2250 server, install your preferred OS at this time. If the Solaris 10 OS is preinstalled on the primary boot drive, you will need to remove the OS using the Erase Primary Boot Disk utility on the Tools &...

  • Page 35: 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 has been preinstalled on your server. The preinstalled version is Solaris 10 8/07 or later.

  • Page 36: Installation Worksheet

    A host name that you choose for the system. Kerberos Do you want to configure Kerberos security on this • Yes machine? If yes, gather the following information: • No* Default Realm: Administration Server: First KDC: (Optional) Additional KDCs: Sun Fire X2250 Server Installation Guide • May 2008...
  • Page 37 Worksheet for Installation (Continued) TABLE 3-1 Your Answers: Defaults are noted Information for Installation Description or Example with an asterisk. (*) Name service: if Name service Which name service should this system use? • NIS+ the system uses • NIS a name service, •...
  • Page 38 Time zone How do you want to specify your default time zone? • Geographic region* • Offset from GM • Time zone file Root password Choose a root password for the system. Sun Fire X2250 Server Installation Guide • May 2008...

  • Page 39: Selecting Your Console Output

    Selecting Your Console Output ® Unlike with SPARC systems, you will not see the output of the preinstalled Solaris 10 image through a monitor when you power on the server. Instead, the output of the preinstalled image is directed to a serial console. GRUB, the open source boot loader, is the default boot loader.

  • Page 40: Configuring The Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System

    ■ required drivers, refer to the Sun Fire X2250 Server Operating System Installation Guide (820-4592). For additional OS considerations specific to this server, refer to the Sun Fire X2250 ■ Server Product Notes (820-4594) Sun Fire X2250 Server Installation Guide • May 2008...

  • Page 41: To Connect To The Server Using The Service Processor's Ip Address

    ▼ To Connect to the Server Using the Service Processor’s IP Address Note – This procedure assumes that you have connected the server to your network through an Ethernet cable. 1. Verify that the communication properties of the serial port of the system are set to the defaults.
  • Page 42 (DHCP or static IP address). After you have entered the system-configuration information, the server completes the boot process and displays the Solaris login prompt. Refer to the Sun Fire X2250 Operating Systems Installation Guide (820-4592) for information about configuring the Solaris OS.

  • Page 43: Solaris 10 Operating System User Information

    (DHCP or static IP address). After you have entered the system-configuration information, the server completes the boot process and displays the Solaris login prompt. Refer to the Sun Fire X2250 Operating Systems Installation Guide (820-4592) for information about configuring the Solaris OS.

  • Page 44: Downloading Solaris 10 Os Software

    If you need to install the Solaris 10 OS or reinstall the OS after removing it, you can download the CD or DVD image from the following URL: http://www.sun.com/software/solaris/get.jsp See the Sun Fire X2250 Server Operating System Installation Guide (820-4592) for specific instructions on Solaris 10 OS installation. Solaris 10 OS Training Sun provides flexible training options that accommodate your personal schedule and learning style.

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