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Sun Server X3-2
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Installation Guide
Part No.: E22359-14
April 2014

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  • Page 1 Sun Server X3-2 (formerly Sun Fire X4170 M3) Installation Guide Part No.: E22359-14 April 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Using This Documentation ix About the Installation Procedure 1 Installation Procedure Overview About Server Features and Components 5 Server Components 6 Front Panel Status Indicators, Connectors, and Drives 8 Front Panel With Four 3.5-inch Drives 8 Front Panel With Eight 2.5-inch Drives 9 Front Panel With Four 2.5-inch Drives and SATA DVD Drive 11 Back Panel Status Indicators, Connectors, and PCIe Slots 12 Server Management Software Overview 13...
  • Page 4 Logging In to Oracle ILOM Using a Local Serial Connection 65 ▼ Log In to Oracle ILOM Using a Local Serial Connection 66 Logging In to Oracle ILOM Using a Remote Ethernet Connection 66 Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...
  • Page 5 Determining the IP Address of the Server SP 67 ▼ Log In to Oracle ILOM Remotely Using the Web Interface 67 ▼ Log In to Oracle ILOM Remotely Using the Command-Line Interface 69 ▼ View or Modify an SP IPv4 Address 70 ▼...
  • Page 6 Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle VM 3.x Software 143 Preinstalled Oracle VM Server and Oracle VM Manager Compatibility Requirements 144 Oracle VM Server Configuration Worksheet 144 ▼ Configure the Preinstalled Oracle VM 145 Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...
  • Page 7 Oracle VM Documentation 149 Controlling System Power and Troubleshooting Installation Issues 151 Power Off the Server for Orderly Shutdown 152 ▼ Use the Power Button for Orderly Shutdown 152 ▼ Use the Oracle ILOM Command-Line Interface for Orderly Shutdown 153 ▼...
  • Page 8 ▼ Request Physical Media (By Phone) 167 Installing Updates Using Other Methods 168 Index 169 viii Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...

  • Page 9: Using This Documentation

    This installation guide contains hardware installation procedures and configuration procedures for the Sun Server X3-2. Note – The Sun Server X3-2 was formerly named the Sun Fire X4170 M3 server. This former name might still appear in the software. The new product name does not indicate any change in system features or functionality.

  • Page 10: About This Documentation

    All Oracle documentation http://www.oracle.com/documentation Sun Server X3-2 http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx= SunServerX3-2 Oracle Integrated Lights Out http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx= Manager (ILOM) 3.1 ilom31 Oracle Hardware http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx= Management Pack 2.2 ohmp Feedback You can provide feedback on this documentation at: Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...

  • Page 11: Access To Oracle Support

    http://www.oracle.com/goto/docfeedback Access to Oracle Support Oracle customers have access to electronic support through My Oracle Support. For information, visit http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=acc&id= or visit info http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=acc&id=trs if you are hearing impaired. Using This Documentation...
  • Page 12 Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...

  • Page 13: About The Installation Procedure

    About the Installation Procedure Note – The Sun Server X3-2 was formerly named the Sun Fire X4170 M3 server. This former name might still appear in the software. The new product name does not indicate any change in system features or functionality.

  • Page 14: Installation Procedure Overview

    SunServerX3-2 about the server. Review the server site • Sun Server X3-2 Site Planning Guide, “Preparing the requirements, Site for Installation” on page 1 specifications, and • “About Server Features and Components” on page 5 components.
  • Page 15 “Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle VM 3.x Software” on page 143 If applicable, install one • Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide for Oracle Solaris of the following Operating System, “Installing the Oracle Solaris operating systems or Operating System” on page 19 virtual machines: •...
  • Page 16 Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...

  • Page 17: About Server Features And Components

    About Server Features and Components This section describes the server components, LEDs, front and back panel connectors, and management software options for the server. Description Links Review server features and components. “Server Components” on page 6 Locate status indicators, connectors, and “Front Panel Status Indicators, Connectors, storage drives on the server front and back and Drives”...

  • Page 18: Server Components

    Note - PCIe slot 1 is nonfunctional in single-processor systems. Internal HBA One dedicated PCIe Gen3 slot for use with an optional internal-only host bus adapter (HBA) card. This internal HBA is used to control and manage the storage drives. Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...
  • Page 19 Note - One of the internal USB ports might be preinstalled with a USB drive containing the Oracle System Assistant. For more information, see the Sun Server X3-2 Administration Guide, “Setting Up the Server Using Oracle System Assistant” on page VGA ports One rear high-density DB-15 video port.

  • Page 20: Front Panel Status Indicators, Connectors, And Drives

    Connectors, and Drives These sections describe the status indicators (LEDs), connectors, and drives on the front panel of each of the three drive configurations available for the Sun Server X3-2. “Front Panel With Four 3.5-inch Drives” on page 8 ■...

  • Page 21: Front Panel With Eight 2.5-Inch Drives

    “Back Panel Status Indicators, Connectors, and PCIe Slots” on page 12 ■ Front Panel With Eight 2.5-inch Drives The following figure shows the status indicators (LEDs), connectors, and drives on the front panel of a Sun Server X3-2 configured with eight 2.5-inch storage drives. About Server Features and Components...
  • Page 22 “Front Panel With Four 3.5-inch Drives” on page 8 ■ “Front Panel With Four 2.5-inch Drives and SATA DVD Drive” on page 11 ■ “Back Panel Status Indicators, Connectors, and PCIe Slots” on page 12 ■ Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...

  • Page 23: Front Panel With Four 2.5-Inch Drives And Sata Dvd Drive

    DVD Drive The following figure shows the status indicators (LEDs), connectors, and drives on the front panel of a Sun Server X3-2 configured with four 2.5-inch storage drives and a SATA DVD drive. Front Panel With Four 2.5-inch Drives and SATA DVD Drive Configuration...

  • Page 24: Back Panel Status Indicators, Connectors, And Pcie Slots

    “Back Panel Status Indicators, Connectors, and PCIe Slots” on page 12 ■ Back Panel Status Indicators, Connectors, and PCIe Slots The following figure shows the Sun Server X3-2 back panel and the location of status indicators (LEDs), connectors, and PCIe slots. Server Back Panel FIGURE:...

  • Page 25: Server Management Software Overview

    ■ Oracle System Assistant Oracle System Assistant enables you to set up and manage the Sun Server X3-2. The Oracle System Assistant application is a task-based server provisioning tool that allows you to perform initial server setup and maintenance for Oracle x86 servers.

  • Page 26: Oracle Ilom Overview

    Oracle ILOM Overview Oracle ILOM allows you to manage the Sun Server X3-2. Use Oracle ILOM to connect to the server service processor (SP). The server supports Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) version 3.1. The Oracle ILOM software resides on the server service processor. Use Oracle ILOM software to monitor and manage server components.

  • Page 27: Boot Mode Selection

    ■ “UEFI BIOS Boot Mode” on page 15 ■ Refer to the Sun Server X3-2 Administration Guide, “Using Legacy BIOS or UEFI” on page 113 for more information about UEFI BIOS. Boot Mode Selection Two boot modes are available for BIOS: Legacy BIOS Boot Mode and UEFI BIOS Boot Mode.
  • Page 28 BIOS Setup Utility screens in the Boot Options Priority list. Currently, the following operating systems support UEFI BIOS Boot Mode. For updates to this list, refer to Sun Server X3-2 Product Notes at http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=SunServerX3-2. Oracle Solaris 11.1 ■...

  • Page 29: Preparing For Server Installation

    “Optional Component Installation” on page 19 server. Related Information “Installation Procedure Overview” on page 2 ■ Sun Server X3-2 Site Planning Guide, “Preparing the Site for Installation” on page 1 ■ “About Server Features and Components” on page 5 ■ Shipping Inventory Inspect the shipping cartons for evidence of physical damage.

  • Page 30: Tools And Equipment Needed For Installation

    (ESD) when you install or service the server. Read the safety information in the Sun Server X3-2 Safety and Compliance Guide and in the Important Safety Information for Oracle Hardware Systems before installing the server.

  • Page 31: Optional Component Installation

    Caution – To protect electronic components from electrostatic damage, which can permanently disable the system or require repair by service technicians, place components on an antistatic surface, such as an antistatic discharge mat, an antistatic bag, or a disposable antistatic mat. Wear an antistatic grounding strap connected to a metal surface on the chassis when you work on system components.
  • Page 32 Sun Server X3-2 Service Manual, “About System Components” on page 18 for installation instructions. Related Information Sun Server X3-2 Service Manual, “About System Components” on page 18 ■ Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...

  • Page 33: Installing The Server Into A Rack

    Installing the Server Into a Rack This section describes how to install the server into a rack using the rail assembly in the rackmount kit. Perform these procedures if you purchased the rail assembly. Description Links Complete all installation “Installation Prerequisites” on page 22 prerequisite tasks.

  • Page 34: Installation Prerequisites

    Sun Server X3-2 Site Planning Guide, “Preparing the Site for Installation” on page 1 ■ Installation Prerequisites Ensure that the following tasks are complete before you start the rackmount procedures: Install all optional components purchased for the server. See “Optional ■...

  • Page 35: Safety Precautions When Rackmounting The Server

    Height: 42.6 mm (1.68 inches). Related Information “Preparing for Server Installation” on page 17 ■ Sun Server X3-2 Site Planning Guide, “Preparing the Site for Installation” on page 1 ■ Safety Precautions When Rackmounting the Server This section describes safety precautions you must follow when installing the server into a rack.

  • Page 36: Rackmount Kit Contents

    Caution – Slide-rail-mounted equipment is not to be used as a shelf or a work space. Related Information “ESD and Safety Precautions” on page 18 ■ Rackmount Kit Contents The rackmount kit contains two slide-rails, two mounting brackets, and optional securing screws. Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...

  • Page 37: Stabilize The Rack For Installation

    Note – Refer to the rackmount kit installation card for instructions on how to install your server into a four-post rack, using the slide-rail and cable management arm options. Tool-less Rackmount Kit Contents FIGURE: Figure Legend Slide-rails Mounting brackets Four M4 x 5 fine-pitch mounting bracket securing screws (optional) Installation card Related Information “Rack Requirements”...

  • Page 38: Install Mounting Brackets

    Sun Server X3-2 Safety and Compliance Guide at ■ http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E22368_01/index.html Sun Server X3-2 Site Planning Guide, “Preparing the Site for Installation” on page 1 ■ ▼ Install Mounting Brackets To install the mounting brackets onto the sides of the server: 1.
  • Page 39 Aligning the Mounting Bracket With the Server Chassis FIGURE: Figure Legend Chassis front Slide-rail lock Mounting bracket Mounting bracket clip 2. With the heads of the five chassis locating pins protruding through the five keyhole 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.

  • Page 40: Mark The Rackmount Location

    Measure up from the bottom of the installation card. Rackmount Installation Card Template FIGURE: 3. Mark the mounting holes for the front slide-rails. 4. Mark the mounting holes for the rear slide-rails. Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...

  • Page 41: Attach Tool-Less Slide-Rail Assemblies

    Related Information “Rack Requirements” on page 22 ■ “Install Mounting Brackets” on page 26 ■ “Attach Tool-less Slide-Rail Assemblies” on page 29 ■ ▼ Attach Tool-less Slide-Rail Assemblies Use this procedure to attach tool-less slide-rail assemblies to the rack. 1. Orient the slide-rail assembly so that the ball-bearing track is forward and locked in place.
  • Page 42 2. Starting with either the left or right side of the rack, align the rear of the slide-rail assembly against the inside of the rear rack rail, and push until the assembly locks into place with an audible click. Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...
  • Page 43 Aligning the Slide-Rail Assembly With the Rack FIGURE: 3. Align the front of the slide-rail assembly against the outside of the front rack rail, and push until the assembly locks into place with an audible click. 4. Repeat Step 1 through Step 3 to attach the slide-rail assembly to the other side of...

  • Page 44: Install The Server Into The Slide-Rail Assemblies

    3. Insert the mounting brackets into the slide-rails, and then push the server into the rack until the mounting brackets encounter the slide-rail stops (approximately 30 cm, or 12 inches). Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...
  • Page 45 Inserting the Server With Mounting Brackets Into the Slide-Rails FIGURE: Figure Legend Inserting mounting bracket into slide-rail Slide-rail release button Slide-rail lock 4. Simultaneously push and hold the green slide-rail release buttons on each mounting bracket while you push the server into the rack. Continue pushing the server into the rack until the slide-rail locks (on the front of the mounting brackets) engage the slide-rail assemblies.
  • Page 46 Related Information “Install the First-Generation Cable Management Arm” on page 50 ■ “Install the Second-Generation Cable Management Arm” on page 35 ■ Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...

  • Page 47: Install The Second-Generation Cable Management Arm

    ▼ Install the Second-Generation Cable Management Arm Follow this procedure to install the second-generation cable management arm (CMA), which you can use to manage cables connected to the rear of the server. 1. Unpack the CMA. The following figure shows the second-generation CMA components. Second-Generation CMA Components FIGURE: Figure Legend...
  • Page 48 Sun Server X3-2L cable covers 2. Ensure that the correct cable covers for your server are installed on the CMA. The Sun Server X3-2 (1U system) uses the flat cable covers. ■ The Sun Server X3-2L (2U system) uses the round cable covers.
  • Page 49 Removing the CMA Flat Cable Covers FIGURE: b. Apply upward pressure to the outside edge of each hinge connector until the hinge connector comes off the hinge [frame 3]. c. Repeat Step a Step b to remove all three cable covers. d.
  • Page 50 Gently tug on the left side of the front slide bar to verify that connector A is properly seated. Installing Connector A Into the Left Slide-Rail FIGURE: Figure Legend Connector A tab Left slide-rail front slot Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...
  • Page 51 8. Insert the CMA’s connector B into the front slot on the right slide-rail until it locks into place with an audible click [frames 1 and 2]. The connector B tab (callout 1) goes into the slide-rail front slot (callout 2). Gently tug on the right side of the front slide bar to verify that connector B is properly seated.
  • Page 52 D [frames 1 and 2]. Note – The CMA is shipped with the slide-rail latching bracket taped to connector D. You must remove the tape before you install this connector. Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...
  • Page 53 Aligning the CMA Slide-Rail Latching Bracket With Connector D FIGURE: 11. While holding the slide-rail latching bracket in place, insert connector D and its associated slide-rail latching bracket into the left slide-rail until connector D locks into place with an audible click [frames 1 and 2]. Note –...
  • Page 54 For instructions for stabilizing the rack, see “Stabilize the Rack for Installation” on page b. Pull the server from the front of the rack until the CMA is fully extended. Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...
  • Page 55 CMA Fully Extended FIGURE: 15. To return the server to the rack, perform the following steps: a. Simultaneously pull and hold the two green release tabs (one on each side of the server) toward the front of the server (see the following figure) while you push the server into the rack.
  • Page 56 Velcro straps do not wrap around the bottom of the slide bar; otherwise, expansion and contraction of the slide bar might be hindered when the server is extended from the rack and returned to the rack. Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...
  • Page 57 CMA With Cables Installed, Cable Covers Closed, and Cables Secured With FIGURE: Velcro straps 18. Ensure that the secured cables do no extend above the top or below the bottom of the server to which they are attached; otherwise, the cables might snag on other equipment installed in the rack when the server is extended from the rack or returned to the rack.

  • Page 58: Remove The Second-Generation Cable Management Arm

    Unwrap the six Velcro straps that are securing the cables. d. Open the three cable covers to the fully opened position. e. Remove the cables from the CMA and set them aside. Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...
  • Page 59 4. To disconnect connector D, perform the following steps: a. Press the green release tab (callout 1) on the slide-rail latching bracket toward the left and slide the connector D out of the left slide-rail [frames 1 and 2]. Note – When you slide connector D out of the left slide-rail, the slide-rail latching bracket portion of the connector remains in place.
  • Page 60 Use your right thumb to push in (toward the right) on the connector C release tab labeled PUSH (callout 1), and pull connector C out of the right slide-rail [frame 1 and 2]. Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...
  • Page 61 Disconnecting Connector C FIGURE: Figure Legend Connector C release tab (labeled PUSH) 6. To disconnect connector B, perform the following steps: a. Place your right arm under the CMA to support it and grasp the rear end of connector B with your right hand. b.

  • Page 62: Install The First-Generation Cable Management Arm

    “Install the Second-Generation Cable Management Arm” on page 35 ▼ Install the First-Generation Cable Management Arm Use this procedure to install the cable management arm (CMA), which you can use to route the server cables in the rack. Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...
  • Page 63 Note – If you installed the second-generation CMA as described in “Install the Second-Generation Cable Management Arm” on page 35, you can ignore this task. The server only ships with one CMA; the second-generation CMA is the newer version. 1. Unpack the CMA parts. 2.
  • Page 64 Figure Legend CMA slide-rail connector Right slide-rail 6. Insert the left CMA slide-rail connector into the back of the left slide-rail assembly until the connector locks into place with an audible click. Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...
  • Page 65 Inserting the CMA Slide-Rail Connector Into the Back of the Left Slide-Rail FIGURE: Figure Legend CMA slide-rail connector Left slide-rail 7. To verify that the slide rails and the CMA are operating properly before routing cables through the CMA, perform the following steps. a.
  • Page 66 You will hear an audible click when the server is in the normal rack position. 9. Install and route cables to your server, as required. Instructions for installing the server cables are provided in “Cabling the Server” on page Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...
  • Page 67 10. If required, attach the cable hooks and loop straps to the CMA, and press them into place to secure the cables. Cable hooks and loops are preinstalled on the CMA. Perform this step if you need to reinstall cable hooks and straps on the CMA. 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.
  • Page 68 Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...

  • Page 69: Cabling The Server

    “Connecting to Oracle ILOM” on page 63 ■ Rear Cable Connections and Ports The following figure shows the locations of cable connectors and ports on the back of the Sun Server X3-2 and the cables and devices that you would typically connect to them.
  • Page 70 This port supports local connections to the server and only recognizes Oracle ILOM command-line interface (CLI) commands. Typically you connect a terminal or a terminal emulator to this port. Note - This port does not support network connections. Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...

  • Page 71: Ethernet Ports

    Cable Port or Expansion Slot Description Ethernet ports (NET 3, NET 2, NET 1, The four 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports enable you to connect the NET 0) system to the network. See “Ethernet Ports” on page 59 more information. Note - Ethernet ports NET 2 and NET 3 are nonfunctional in single-processor systems.

  • Page 72: Attaching Data Cables And Power Cords To The Server

    9600 baud, 8 bit, no parity, 1 stop bit. For DTE-to-DTE communication, use the supplied RJ-45 crossover adapter with a standard RJ-45 cable to set up a null modem connection (transmit and receive signals crossed over). Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...

  • Page 73: Connect The Power Cords

    For a remote Ethernet connection– Connect an Ethernet cable between the ■ server’s network management port (NET MGT) and the network to which future connections to the SP and host will be made. If using Oracle ILOM, configure the system for the first time through the SER MGT port.
  • Page 74 Note – Do not apply main power to the rest of the server until you are ready to configure a preinstalled operating system or perform a fresh install of an operating system. At this point, power is supplied only to the SP and the power supply fans. Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...

  • Page 75: Connecting To Oracle Ilom

    Connecting to Oracle ILOM Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) is embedded on firmware in the Sun Server X3-2. The server supports Oracle ILOM version 3.1. Oracle ILOM provides the following functionality: A Remote Console function that enables you to connect to the Oracle System ■...

  • Page 76: Oracle Ilom Hardware And Interfaces

    Network Defaults The Sun Server X3-2 supports dual-stack IPv4 and IPv6 settings, which enable Oracle ILOM to fully operate in an IPv4 and IPv6 network environment. For IPv4 configurations, DHCP is enabled by default, allowing a DHCP server on the network to automatically assign network settings to the server.

  • Page 77: Logging In To Oracle Ilom Using A Local Serial Connection

    stateless auto-configuration is enabled by default, allowing an IPv6 router on the network to assign the network settings. In a typical configuration, you will accept these settings assigned by the DHCP server or IPv6 router. Note – To determine the IP address or host name assigned by the DHCP server, use the network tools provided with the DHCP server or IPv6 router.

  • Page 78: Log In To Oracle Ilom Using A Local Serial Connection

    IP address (if you do not know it), how to log in to Oracle ILOM, and how to view and modify the SP IP address: Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...

  • Page 79: Determining The Ip Address Of The Server Sp

    “Determining the IP Address of the Server SP” on page 67 ■ “Log In to Oracle ILOM Remotely Using the Web Interface” on page 67 ■ “Log In to Oracle ILOM Remotely Using the Command-Line Interface” on page 69 ■ “View or Modify an SP IPv4 Address”...
  • Page 80 The System Information Summary page appears. You are now logged in to the server’s Oracle ILOM. For information about using Oracle ILOM, refer to the Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) 3.1 Documentation Library at http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=ilom31. Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...

  • Page 81: Log In To Oracle Ilom Remotely Using The Command-Line Interface

    Related Information “Logging In to Oracle ILOM Using a Local Serial Connection” on page 65 ■ “View or Modify an SP IPv4 Address” on page 70 ■ “View or Modify an SP IPv6 Address” on page 73 ■ ▼ Log In to Oracle ILOM Remotely Using the Command-Line Interface This procedure requires that you have an ILOM Administrator account and that you know the IP address or host name of the server SP.

  • Page 82: View Or Modify An Sp Ipv4 Address

    3. Do one of the following: If you have a DHCP server on the network, to view the settings assigned to the ■ server by the DHCP server, type the following command: -> show /SP/network Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...
  • Page 83 If there is no DHCP server, or if you want to assign settings, use the set ■ command to assign values for the properties listed in the table in Step 4. For example: -> set /SP/network pendingipdiscovery=static -> set /SP/network pendingipaddress=198.51.100.26 ->...
  • Page 84 Related Information “Determining the IP Address of the Server SP” on page 67 ■ “View or Modify an SP IPv6 Address” on page 73 ■ Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...

  • Page 85: View Or Modify An Sp Ipv6 Address

    To view or modify the IPv6 address currently assigned to the Oracle ILOM SP: Note – You can also change network settings using the BIOS Setup Utility. For information about the BIOS Setup Utility, refer to the Sun Server X3-2 Administration Guide, “Setting Up BIOS Configuration Parameters” on page 107.
  • Page 86 However, the auto-configuration options for dhcpv6_stateless and dhcpv6_stateful should not be enabled to run at the same time. 5. To set a static IPv6 address, specify the following property types: Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...

  • Page 87: Accessing The Host Console Through Oracle Ilom

    Property and Set Property Value Set Property Value Description The IPv6 network state is enabled state set state=enabled by default. To enable a static IP address set this state to enabled. Type this command followed by the pending_static_ipaddress property value for the static IPv6 pending_static_ipaddress= n:n:n:n:n:n:n:n/<subnet mask address and subnet netmask that...

  • Page 88: Set Mouse Mode

    The system must be connected to a network that has access to one of the Ethernet ■ management ports. Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 1.5 or later is installed. For CD-ROM redirection, ■ 32-bit Java must be used. Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...
  • Page 89 If the Remote Console system is running the Oracle Solaris 10 operating system, ■ volume management must be disabled for the Remote Console to access the physical floppy and CD/DVD-ROM drives. If the Remote Console system is running Windows, Internet Explorer Enhanced ■...
  • Page 90 CD/DVD in the CD/DVD drive attached to the remote system. Remote CD/DVD Image – Select CD-ROM Image to redirect the server to the ■ ISO image file located on the remote system. Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...

  • Page 91: Connect To The Host Serial Console Using The Oracle Ilom Command-Line Interface

    Note – Using either of the CD/DVD options to install software on your server might significantly increase the time necessary to perform the installation because the content is accessed over the network. The installation duration depends on the network connectivity and traffic. ▼...

  • Page 92: Reset The Service Processor Using Oracle Ilom

    Oracle ILOM CLI command, use the following procedure to reset the SP from the server back panel. ● Using a stylus, press the Reset SP pinhole button that is located on the server’s back panel. Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...
  • Page 93 SP Reset Pinhole Button Location FIGURE: Figure Legend SP Reset pinhole button The SP reboots. You must log in again to continue working in Oracle ILOM. ▼ Recover Root Account Password If necessary, system administrators can recover the preconfigured Oracle ILOM local root account or the password for the local root account by using the preconfigured Oracle ILOM default password.
  • Page 94 5. Reset the account password or re-create the root account. For more information, refer to the section on "Configuring Local User Accounts" in the Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) 3.1 Configuration and Maintenance Guide at http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=ilom31. Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...

  • Page 95: Setting Up Software And Firmware Using Oracle System Assistant

    Drivers” on page 86 Related Information “Installation Procedure Overview” on page 2 ■ “Attaching Data Cables and Power Cords to the Server” on page 60 ■ Sun Server X3-2 Administration Guide, “Setting Up the Server Using Oracle System ■ Assistant” on page 35...

  • Page 96: Set Up Software And Firmware

    4. Watch for the prompt to press the F9 key, and when it appears, press F9. The Oracle System Assistant application is started, and the System Overview screen appears. Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...
  • Page 97 5. Use Oracle System Assistant to perform the tasks listed in the following table. Task Oracle System Assistant Screen Review system information and System Information inventory. Set up a network connection. Network Configuration Update to the latest software release Get Updates and product documentation.

  • Page 98: Setting Up An Operating System And Drivers

    Install an OS Linux OS, Oracle System Assistant or the installation guide for the OS Oracle VM, or • Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide for Linux Operating Windows OS Systems, “Installing the Linux Operating System” on page 23 • Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide for Oracle VM, “Installing Oracle VM”...
  • Page 99 Any supported Oracle System Assistant or the installation guide for the OS drivers • Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide for Linux Operating Systems, “Installing the Linux Operating System” on page 23 • Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide for Oracle VM, “Installing Oracle VM”...
  • Page 100 Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...

  • Page 101: Configuring Server Drives For Os Installation

    Configuring Server Drives for OS Installation This section contains procedures for configuring the server storage drives into RAID (redundant array of independent disks) volumes. Description Links Learn about RAID configuration tools. “RAID Configuration Tools” on page 89 Learn about RAID configuration options. “RAID Configuration Requirements”...

  • Page 102: Raid Configuration Requirements

    RAID volumes because the preinstalled operating system does not support RAID configurations. For this option, skip this section and proceed to one of the following sections: Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...
  • Page 103 Oracle Solaris Operating System” on page 19 Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide for Linux Operating Systems, “Installing the ■ Linux Operating System” on page 23 Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide for Oracle VM, “Installing Oracle VM” on ■ page 19 Configuring Server Drives for OS Installation...

  • Page 104: Configuring Storage Drives Into Raid Volumes Using Oracle System Assistant

    Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide for VMware ESXi, “Installing VMware ESXi” ■ on page 19 For information on creating RAID volumes after installing an operating system, see Sun Server X3-2 Administration Guide, “Configuring RAID” on page 101. Related Information “Configuring Storage Drives Into RAID Volumes Using Oracle System Assistant”...

  • Page 105: Configure Raid On Storage Drives Using A Sun Storage 6 Gb Sas Pcie Internal Hba

    For instructions for switching the BIOS mode from UEFI to Legacy BIOS, or vice versa, see the Sun Server X3-2 Administration Guide, “Using Legacy BIOS or UEFI” on page 113. Additionally, not all supported operating systems support UEFI mode.
  • Page 106 Oracle System Assistant only supports RAID-0, RAID-1, and RAID-10. 6. In the Available Disks table, select the storage drives that you want to add to the RAID volume, and click the Create Volume button. The Create Volume dialog box appears. Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...
  • Page 107 7. In the Create Volume dialog box: a. (Optional) Enter the volume name. Entering a volume name is optional. If you do not name the volume, Oracle System Assistant creates a volume without a name. b. Select the volume stripe size. c.
  • Page 108 After the volume is created, it is displayed in the Created Volumes table. Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...
  • Page 109 8. In the Details/Action column of the Created Volumes table, click the Details button. The Volume Details dialog box appears. Configuring Server Drives for OS Installation...
  • Page 110 Details button in the Created Volumes table. c. To confirm the volume creation, Click Save & Close. The RAID Configuration screen appears and shows the results of the RAID configuration. Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...
  • Page 111 10. If you want to designate the created volume as a global hot spare, perform the Step following steps; otherwise, proceed to a. Click the Details button in the Details/Actions column. The Disk Details dialog box appears. Configuring Server Drives for OS Installation...
  • Page 112 Install OS task and perform an operating system installation. To return to the Oracle System Assistant System Overview screen, click System ■ Information in the left menu panel. To quit Oracle System Assistant, click Exit. ■ Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...

  • Page 113: Configure Raid On Storage Drives Using A Sun Storage 6 Gb Sas Pcie Raid Internal Hba

    For instructions for switching the BIOS mode from UEFI to Legacy BIOS, or vice versa, see the Sun Server X3-2 Administration Guide, “Using Legacy BIOS or UEFI” on page 113. Additionally, not all supported operating systems support UEFI mode.
  • Page 114 Oracle System Assistant supports RAID-0, RAID-1, and RAID-10. 6. In the Available Disks table, select the storage drives that you want to add to the RAID volume, and click the Create Volume button. The Create Volume dialog box appears. Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...
  • Page 115 7. In the Create Volume dialog box: a. (Optional) Enter the volume name. Entering a volume name is optional. If you do not name the volume, Oracle System Assistant creates a volume without a name. b. Select the volume stripe size. c.
  • Page 116 After the volume is created, it is displayed in the Created Volumes table. Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...
  • Page 117 8. In the Details/Action column of the Created Volumes table, click the Details button. The Volume Details dialog box appears. Configuring Server Drives for OS Installation...
  • Page 118 Created Volumes table; however, once a volume name is assigned, you cannot delete it. c. Check the Set As Bootable box. d. Click Save & Close. The Set Volume For Boot confirmation dialog appears. Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...
  • Page 119 10. Click OK. The RAID Configuration screen appears and lists the RAID volume as the current boot device. Configuring Server Drives for OS Installation...
  • Page 120 11. If you want to designate the created volume as a global hot spare, perform the following steps; otherwise, proceed to Step a. Click the Details button in the Details/Actions column. The Disk Details dialog box appears. Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...
  • Page 121 b. Check the Set as Hot Spare box. Note – With the Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe RAID Internal HBA, you can create a maximum of 256 hot spares. c. Click Save. The Disk Details dialog box closes. 12. If you want to delete a volume, select it and click the Delete Volume button. This completes the RAID configuration task.

  • Page 122: Configuring Raid Using The Bios Raid Configuration Utilities

    UEFI Boot Mode, see “UEFI BIOS Boot Mode” on page See the following procedures: “Configure RAID in UEFI Boot Mode With the Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe ■ Internal HBA” on page 111 Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...

  • Page 123: Configure Raid In Uefi Boot Mode With The Sun Storage 6 Gb Sas Pcie Internal Hba

    “Configure RAID in Legacy BIOS Boot Mode With the Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe ■ Internal HBA” on page 113 ▼ Configure RAID in UEFI Boot Mode With the Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe Internal HBA 1. Power on or reset the server. For example, to reset the server: From the local server, press the Power button (approximately 1 second) on the ■...
  • Page 124 4. Use the up and down arrow keys to navigate to the LSI SAS2 MPT Controller menu option, and press Enter. The LSI SAS MPT Controller menu appears. Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...

  • Page 125: Configure Raid In Legacy Bios Boot Mode With The Sun Storage 6 Gb Sas Pcie Internal Hba

    Note – The LSI SAS MPT Controller menu will vary depending the configuration of the server. 5. Use the BIOS configuration utility to configure RAID on the server. For instructions on how to use the BIOS configuration utilities to configure RAID in UEFI Boot Mode, refer to instructions for creating a bootable drive on x86/64 systems in the Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe HBA, Internal Installation Guide For HBA Models SGX-SAS6-INT-Z and SG-SAS6-INT-Z at...

  • Page 126: Configuring Raid In Uefi Boot Mode With The Sun Storage 6 Gb Sas Pcie Raid Internal Hba

    Configuring RAID in UEFI Boot Mode With the Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe RAID Internal HBA The BIOS RAID configuration utilities support configuring RAID with the server set to UEFI Boot Mode. Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...

  • Page 127: Configure Raid In Uefi Boot Mode With The Sun Storage 6 Gb Sas Pcie Raid Internal Hba

    Note – Some operating systems and virtual machine software only support the Legacy BIOS Boot Mode. For a list of operating systems and virtual machine software that do not support UEFI Boot Mode, see “UEFI BIOS Boot Mode” on page See the following procedure: “Configure RAID in UEFI Boot Mode With the Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe RAID ■...
  • Page 128 4. Use the up and down arrow keys to navigate to the LSI MegaRAID Configuration Utility menu option, and press Enter. The LSI MegaRAID Configuration Utility menu appears. Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...
  • Page 129 5. Use the Up and Down keys to select the Virtual Drive Management option and press Enter. The Virtual Drive Management menu screen appears. Configuring Server Drives for OS Installation...
  • Page 130 6. Use the Up and Down Arrow keys to select the Create Configuration option and press Enter. The Create Configuration menu screen appears. Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...
  • Page 131 7. Use the Up and Down arrow keys to select the Select RAID Level option and press Enter. The Select RAID Level dialog box appears. Configuring Server Drives for OS Installation...
  • Page 132 8. Use the Up and Down arrow keys to select the desired RAID level and press Enter. The Create Configuration menu screen appears. Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...
  • Page 133 9. Use the Up and Down arrow keys to select the Select Drives option and press Enter. The Drive Selection screen appears. Configuring Server Drives for OS Installation...
  • Page 134 10. In the Drive Selection screen, select the media type, the interface type, and the drives to be included in the RAID configuration, and then select the Apply Changes option and press Enter. The RAID Configuration Confirmation screen appears. Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...

  • Page 135: Configuring Raid In Legacy Bios Boot Mode With The Sun Storage 6 Gb Pcie Raid Internal Hba

    11. Select OK and press Enter to accept the RAID confirmation. This completes the RAID configuration. Configuring RAID in Legacy BIOS Boot Mode With the Sun Storage 6 Gb PCIe RAID Internal You can create a RAID volume and set a RAID level using the Oracle System Assistant application’s RAID Configuration task, or, if Oracle System Assistant is not available, you can use the BIOS RAID configuration utilities that reside in the HBA firmware.

  • Page 136: Create A Raid Volume In Legacy Bios Boot Mode Using The Bios Raid Configuration Utilities

    RAID volume using the BIOS configuration utilities on a server that has the Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe RAID Internal HBA (SGX-SAS6-R-INT-Z) installed. You do not need to perform this procedure if any of the following is true: Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...
  • Page 137 You used Oracle System Assistant to create a volume and to make the volume ■ bootable. Your server has the Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe Internal HBA (SGX-SAS6-INT-Z) ■ installed. You only created one virtual drive using the LSI SAS2 BIOS Configuration Utility. ■...
  • Page 138 3. In the Adapter Selection screen, click Start. The LSI MegaRAID BIOS Config Utility Virtual Configuration screen appears. Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...
  • Page 139 4. Click Virtual Drives. The Virtual Drives screen appears. Configuring Server Drives for OS Installation...
  • Page 140 5. Select the virtual drive that you want to make bootable. 6. Click Set Boot Drive, and then click Go. For more information on performing this task, refer to the LSI MegaRAID SAS Software User’s Guide located at http://www.lsi.com/sep/Pages/oracle/sg_x_sas6-r-rem-z.aspx. Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...

  • Page 141: Configuring The Preinstalled Oracle Solaris 11 Operating System

    The preinstalled OS image contains all of the necessary drivers for your server. Note – For more up-to-date information about available versions of the preinstalled Oracle Solaris operating system, see the Sun Server X3-2 Product Notes at: http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=SunServerX3-2. Description...

  • Page 142: Preinstalled Operating System Raid Limitations

    Oracle Solaris OS (or other OS) in the desired RAID configuration. Related Information Sun Server X3-2 Administration Guide, “Configuring RAID” on page 101 ■ Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide for Oracle Solaris Operating System, “Installing the ■ Oracle Solaris Operating System” on page 19 Operating System Options The server supports several different operating systems.

  • Page 143: Oracle Solaris Configuration Worksheet

    Oracle Solaris Configuration Worksheet Before you begin configuring the operating system, use the configuration worksheet in the following table to gather the information that you will need. You need to collect only the information that applies to your application of the system. Worksheet for Oracle Solaris Operating System Configuration TABLE: Your Answers:...
  • Page 144 If you chose LDAP, 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 Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...
  • Page 145 Worksheet for Oracle Solaris Operating System Configuration (Continued) TABLE: Your Answers: Information for Installation Description or Example Defaults (*) Default route Do you want to specify a default route IP • Specify one address, or let the OS installation program •...

  • Page 146: Configure The Preinstalled Oracle Solaris 11 Operating System

    From the Oracle ILOM web interface, click Remote Control > Launch Remote ■ Console. From the Oracle ILOM CLI, type the following command at the CLI prompt: ■ -> start /HOST/console When prompted, type y to confirm: Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...
  • Page 147 Are you sure you want to start /HOST/console (y/n)? y Serial console started. After the server boots, the GRUB menu appears. GNU GRUB Version 0.97 (607K lower / 2087168K) s11_2011.11_a - Serial Port (ttya) s11_2011.11_a - Graphics Adapter From the GRUB menu, you can choose whether you want to continue to direct the display to the serial port, or whether you want to direct the display to a device connected to the video port.

  • Page 148: Oracle Solaris 11 Operating System Documentation

    Solaris 11 Software Packages. For patch and other late-breaking information about Oracle Solaris 11 that applies specifically to the server, refer to the Sun Server X3-2 Product Notes at: http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=SunServerX3-2. For patches and instructions for Oracle Solaris 11, go to the My Oracle Support web site at the following location and navigate to the appropriate page: http://support.oracle.com...

  • Page 149: Configuring The Preinstalled Oracle Linux 6.X Operating System

    The preinstalled OS image contains all of the necessary drivers for your server. Note – For more up-to-date information about available versions of the preinstalled Oracle Linux operating system, see the Sun Server X3-2 Product Notes at: http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=SunServerX3-2. Description...

  • Page 150: Configure The Preinstalled Oracle Linux 6 Operating System

    Ethernet connection. “Connecting to Oracle ILOM” on page 2. Power on or reset the server, as follows: To power on the server, use one of the following methods: ■ Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...
  • Page 151 From the Oracle ILOM web interface Summary page, click the Power State ■ Turn On button. From the Oracle ILOM CLI, type the following command from the prompt: ■ -> start /System When prompted, type y to confirm: Are you sure you want to start /System (y/n)? y Starting /System To reset the server, use one of the following methods: ■...
  • Page 152 From the Oracle ILOM web interface, close the remote console window and ■ log out of Oracle ILOM. From the Oracle ILOM CLI, press Esc (Shift+9) to terminate the serial redirect ■ session, and then log out of Oracle ILOM. Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...

  • Page 153: Register And Update Your Linux Operating System

    ▼ Register and Update Your Linux Operating System The Unbreakable Linux Network (ULN) is a comprehensive resource for Oracle Linux support subscribers, offering access to Linux software patches, updates and fixes, along with information on updates and support policies. If you are a licensed Oracle customer with an active Oracle Linux support subscription, you will receive an Oracle Linux customer support identifier (CSI) number.

  • Page 154: Oracle Linux Operating System Documentation

    Oracle Linux Operating System Documentation Oracle Linux operating system documentation is available from the Oracle documentation web site at: http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E37670_01/index.html Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...

  • Page 155: Configuring The Preinstalled Oracle Vm 3.X Software

    The preinstalled image contains all of the necessary drivers for the server. Note – For more up-to-date information about supported versions of the preinstalled Oracle VM, see the Sun Server X3-2 Product Notes at: http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=SunServerX3-2. Description...

  • Page 156: Preinstalled Oracle Vm Server And Oracle Vm Manager Compatibility Requirements

    Oracle VM Choose an Oracle VM agent agent password; password must be at least six characters. Network Supply the interface to be used to interface manage the server. Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...

  • Page 157: Configure The Preinstalled Oracle Vm

    Worksheet for Oracle VM Server Configuration (Continued) TABLE: Information for Configuration Description or Example Your Answers Network Static IP Supply the IP address for the server. configuration address A static IP address is required. Example: 172.16.9.1 Netmask If the server is part of a subnet, supply the netmask of the subnet.
  • Page 158 From the GRUB menu, you can choose whether you want to continue to direct the display to the serial port, or whether you want to direct the display to a device connected to the video port. Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...
  • Page 159 Note – To pause at the GRUB menu, press any key other than Enter. Then select the option you want to use and press Enter to continue. 4. From the GRUB menu, use the up and down arrow keys to select the display option, and then press Enter.
  • Page 160 9. When all settings have been entered and saved, the system loads an Oracle VM Server Console session. You use the Oracle VM Server Console to create a virtual operating system. Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...

  • Page 161: Oracle Vm Documentation

    This completes the configuration of the preinstalled Oracle VM Server. Related Information “Connecting to Oracle ILOM” on page 63 ■ “Oracle VM Documentation” on page 149 ■ Oracle VM Documentation For complete information about using Oracle VM, refer to the Oracle VM documentation available at the following location: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/documentation/vm-096300.html Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle VM 3.x Software...
  • Page 162 Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...

  • Page 163: Controlling System Power And Troubleshooting Installation Issues

    Controlling System Power and Troubleshooting Installation Issues This section describes how to power the server off and on, provides troubleshooting information, and provides a technical support worksheet. Description Links Power off the server if an error occurs. “Power Off the Server for Orderly Shutdown” on page 152 “Power Off the Server for Immediate Shutdown”...

  • Page 164: Power Off The Server For Orderly Shutdown

    “Use the Oracle ILOM Command-Line Interface for Orderly Shutdown” on ■ page 153 “Use the Oracle ILOM Web Interface for Orderly Shutdown” on page 153 ■ “Use the Power Button for Immediate Shutdown” on page 154 ■ Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...

  • Page 165: Use The Oracle Ilom Command-Line Interface For Orderly Shutdown

    ▼ Use the Oracle ILOM Command-Line Interface for Orderly Shutdown 1. Log in to the Oracle ILOM command-line interface (CLI) using an Administrator account. Oracle ILOM displays the default command prompt (->), indicating that you have successfully logged in to Oracle ILOM. 2.

  • Page 166: Power Off The Server For Immediate Shutdown

    “Front Panel Status Indicators, Connectors, and Drives” on page 8 ■ “Use the Oracle ILOM Command-Line Interface for Immediate Shutdown” on ■ page 155 “Use the Oracle ILOM Web Interface for Immediate Shutdown” on page 155 ■ Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...

  • Page 167: Use The Oracle Ilom Command-Line Interface For Immediate Shutdown

    ▼ Use the Oracle ILOM Command-Line Interface for Immediate Shutdown 1. Log in to the Oracle ILOM command-line interface (CLI) using an Administrator account. Oracle ILOM displays the default command prompt (->), indicating that you have successfully logged in to Oracle ILOM. 2.

  • Page 168: Reset The Server

    The Oracle ILOM web interface System Information Summary page appears. 2. In the left pane, click Host Management > Power Control, and in the Select Action list box, click Reset. 3. Click Save, and then click OK. The server resets. Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...

  • Page 169: Installation Troubleshooting

    Installation Troubleshooting If you experience problems while setting up your server, see the troubleshooting information in the following table. Note – For additional troubleshooting information, refer to Sun Server X3-2 Service Manual, “Troubleshooting the Server” on page Problem Possible Solution Server powers on, •...
  • Page 170 2. Press the Power button again to power the system back on. Related Information “Installation Procedure Overview” on page 2 ■ “About Server Features and Components” on page 5 ■ Sun Server X3-2 Service Manual, “Troubleshooting the Server” on page 25 ■ Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...

  • Page 171: Technical Support Information Worksheet

    Technical Support Information Worksheet Use the following table to collect information that you might need to communicate to the Oracle Service personnel. System Configuration Information Needed Your Information Service contract number System model Operating system System serial number (For instructions for locating this number, see “Locating the System Serial Number”...

  • Page 172: Locating The System Serial Number

    ■ page in the Oracle ILOM browser interface. From the Oracle ILOM CLI, type the show /System command. ■ Related Information “Front Panel Status Indicators, Connectors, and Drives” on page 8 ■ Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...

  • Page 173: Getting Server Firmware And Software

    Getting Server Firmware and Software This section explains the options for accessing server firmware and software. Description Links Learn about server firmware and software “Firmware and Software Updates” on updates. page 161 Learn about the options for accessing “Firmware and Software Access Options” on firmware and software.

  • Page 174: Firmware And Software Access Options

    A software release contains all the updated software or firmware for your server or blade as a set of downloadable files (patches), including firmware, drivers, tools, and utilities, all tested together to be compatible with your server. Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...
  • Page 175 (PMR). Alternatively, you can download the firmware and software for your server using Oracle System Assistant. Package Name Description When to Download This Package Sun Server X3-2 (X4170 All the system firmware, You need the latest firmware. M3) SWversion – Firmware including Oracle ILOM,...

  • Page 176: Getting Firmware And Software From Mos Or Pmr

    The Search tab area appears with search fields. 5. In the Product field, select the product from the drop-down list. Alternatively, type a full or partial product name (for example, Sun Server X3-2) until a match appears. 6. In the Release field, select a software release from the drop-down list.

  • Page 177: Requesting Physical Media

    8. To select a patch for a software release, click the patch number next to the software release version. You can use the Shift key to select more than one patch). A pop-up action panel appears. The pop-up panel contains several action options, including the ReadMe, Add to Plan, and Download options.

  • Page 178: Request Physical Media (Online)

    6. Provide more information about your request as follows: a. In the Additional Information section, answer the questions listed in the following table: Question Your Answer Is this a physical software media shipment request? Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...
  • Page 179 OS/platform? List the product name and version Product Name: Sun Server X3-2. requested for the physical media Version: Latest software release number. shipment? What is the OS/platform for the requested...

  • Page 180: Installing Updates Using Other Methods

    Oracle ILOM – You can use the Oracle ILOM web interface or command-line ■ interface to update Oracle ILOM and BIOS firmware. For more information, refer to the Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) 3.1 Documentation Library at: http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=ilom31. Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...
  • Page 181 Index IPMI, 64 cable management arm (CMA) installing on server, 35, 50 uninstalling, 46 Locator LED, location of, 10 chassis aligning mounting bracket with, 26 mounting brackets, installing, 26 CMA cable hooks installing on server, 55 CMA cable loop straps installing, 55 network management (NET MGT) port, location of, 58...
  • Page 182 156 server weight, 19 server, resetting power, 111, 113, 115, 125 shipping cartons checking for damage, 17 shipping cartons contents, 17 SNMP v3 interface, 64 SP reset from server back panel, 80 Sun Server X3-2 Installation Guide • April 2014...

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