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Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide
Part No: 821–0285
—12, March 2011

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  • Page 1 Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide Part No: 821–0285 —12, March 2011...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2010, 2011, Oracle and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. License Restrictions Warranty/Consequential Damages Disclaimer 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 ........................7 Product Information Web Site ......................7 Documentation and Feedback ......................7 About This Documentation (PDF and HTML) ................8 Contributors ............................8 Change History ..........................8 Installation Overview ..........................9 Front and Back Features and Components ..................11 Front Features and Components ....................11 Back Features and Components ....................
  • Page 4 How to Identify and Fix Interrupt Resource Shortages ............132 Sun Fire X4800 Server Specifications ....................137 Physical Specifications for the Sun Fire X4800 Server ............137 Power Specifications for the Sun Fire X4800 Server .............. 137 Environmental Specifications ....................138 Acoustic Specifications ......................
  • Page 5 Contents Index ..............................139...

  • Page 7: Using This Documentation

    “Contributors” on page 8 ■ “Change History” on page 8 ■ Product Information Web Site For information about the Sun x86 servers, go to http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/ server-storage/sun-x86/overview/index.html. For software and firmware downloads for your x86 server product, go to http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/server-storage/sun-x86/downloads/index.html page and click on your server model.

  • Page 8: About This Documentation (Pdf And Html)

    March 2011 – Documents re-released for SW1.2 including the Installation Guide, the ■ Product Notes, the Linux Installation Guide, the Oracle Solaris Installation Guide, the Windows Installation Guide, and the Service Manual. Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide • —12, March 2011...

  • Page 9: Installation Overview

    Installation Overview The following table lists the tasks that you must do to install your Oracle Sun Fire X4800 server. Task Description Link 1. Unpack the box. “How to Unpack the Server” on page 15 2. Familiarize yourself with “Front and Back Features and the server features.
  • Page 10 Hardware Installation Assistant library For unassisted installation of Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide for Windows. Windows Operating Systems For installation of Oracle VM. Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide for Oracle VM Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide • —12, March 2011...

  • Page 11: Front And Back Features And Components

    Front and Back Features and Components “Front Features and Components” on page 11 ■ “Back Features and Components” on page 12 ■ Front Features and Components HDD4 HDD5 HDD6 HDD7 HDD0 HDD1 HDD2 HDD3...

  • Page 12: Back Features And Components

    Power/OK LED (green) Hard drives (HDD0 through HDD7) Power button CPU modules (BL0 through BL3) For back panel features and components, see “Back Features and Components” on page Back Features and Components Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide • —12, March 2011...
  • Page 13 Back Features and Components NEM0 NEM1 EM3.1 EM3.0 EM2.1 EM2.0 EM1.1 EM1.0 EM0.1 EM0.0 AC0 AC1 AC2 AC3 Figure Legend Fan modules (FM0 through Service Processor module (SP). FM3). The SP provides I/O connectors for system management. See “Attaching Administration (SP) Cables” on page 91 for details.

  • Page 15: Unpacking The Server And Identifying The Rack Mounting Hardware

    Unpacking the Server and Identifying the Rack Mounting Hardware This section provides procedures for unpacking the server and identifying the rack mounting hardware. To unpack your server, see “How to Unpack the Server” on page ■ To identify the rack mounting hardware and the correct rack mounting instructions, see ■...
  • Page 16 Unpacking the Server and Identifying the Rack Mounting Hardware For rack mounting instructions, see one of the rack mounting sections as indicated in “How to Identify Your Rack Mounting Kit” on page Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide • —12, March 2011...

  • Page 17: How To Identify Your Rack Mounting Kit

    “How to Identify Your Rack Mounting Kit” on page 17 See Also ▼ How to Identify Your Rack Mounting Kit Your Sun Fire X4800 server includes one of two types of rack mounting hardware. These are: Name Contents See this section Standard “Installing the Server In the Rack Using the...
  • Page 18 Adapter bracket for square-hole racks universal rack mounting kit Front adapter bracket for standard rack mounting kit “Installing the Server In the Rack Using the Standard Rack Mounting Kit” on page 21 Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide • —12, March 2011...
  • Page 19 Unpacking the Server and Identifying the Rack Mounting Hardware Legend Description Rear adapter bracket for standard rack mounting kit “Installing the Server In the Rack Using the Standard Rack Mounting Kit” on page 21 See Also “Installing the Server In the Rack Using the Universal Rack Mounting Kit” on page 45...

  • Page 21: Installing The Server In The Rack Using The Standard Rack Mounting Kit

    Installing the Server In the Rack Using the Standard Rack Mounting Kit This topic describes how to install your server in a rack using the standard rack mounting hardware. If you are not certain whether you have the standard rack mounting kit or the universal rack mounting kit, see “How to Identify Your Rack Mounting Kit”...

  • Page 22: Tools And Staff Required

    For information about how to install options such as DIMMs, PCIe EMs, and NEMs, power supplies, and CPU modules, refer to the Sun Fire X4800 Server Service Manual. For information about issues and known workarounds, refer to the Sun Fire X4800 Server Product Notes. Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide • —12, March 2011...

  • Page 23: Compatible Racks

    Contents of the Standard Rack Mounting Kit Compatible Racks The rack mounting hardware is compatible with a wide range of equipment racks that meet the following standards: Four-post rack (mounting at both front and rear). ■ Two-post racks are not compatible. Note –...
  • Page 24 5 and 7 An assortment of M6 and 10-32 Oracle provides extra screws to support different screws configurations. Unused hardware can be discarded or recycled when you have completed the installation. Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide • —12, March 2011...

  • Page 25: Location Of The Rack Mounting Kit And The Shipping Bracket Kit

    Location of the Rack Mounting Kit and the Shipping Bracket Kit Figure Legend Rear adapter brackets (1 pair) These attach to the rack and support the shelf rails. M6 cage nuts Used to adapt the rear adapter bracket to the back of square-hole racks.

  • Page 26: Installing The Server In A Rack Using The Standard Rack Mounting Kit

    Do not touch the components without antistatic precautions, especially along the connector edges. For more information, refer to “Antistatic Precautions and Procedures” in Sun Fire X4800 Server Service Manual. This procedure assumes that the server is powered off and all cables are disconnected.
  • Page 27 Installing the Server In a Rack Using the Standard Rack Mounting Kit To prevent system failure, you must return CPU modules to their original locations. Caution – Mark CPU module slot locations carefully before removing them from the chassis. Remove the CPU modules from the front of the chassis. The chassis contains four CPU module slots;...
  • Page 28 Slide the power supply out of the chassis (3). Remove the PCIe express modules from the back of the chassis. The upper bays can be used as a hand hold when moving the chassis. Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide • —12, March 2011...
  • Page 29 Installing the Server In a Rack Using the Standard Rack Mounting Kit Do not insert forks from a lift device into these open bays, as this causes severe and Caution – non-repairable damage. a. Mark all PCIe EM cards with their slot locations. To prevent system failure, you must return PCIe EM cards to their original Caution –...
  • Page 30 After the server is installed in the rack, you must replace the components. ● Reverse the steps in “How to Remove Components to Reduce Weight”on page Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide • —12, March 2011...
  • Page 31 Installing the Server In a Rack Using the Standard Rack Mounting Kit All CPU modules and PCIe EM modules must be returned to their original locations. Caution – Failure to do so can result in system failure. ▼ How to Install the Rack Mounting Hardware in Standard Rack The rack mounting hardware consists of front and rear adapter brackets with cage nuts, screws, and shelf rails.
  • Page 32 If your rack has round holes, use two screws each (1) to fasten the two rear adapter brackets (2) to the rack. If your rack has square holes, skip this step. Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide • —12, March 2011...
  • Page 33 Installing the Server In a Rack Using the Standard Rack Mounting Kit If your rack has square holes: a. Insert the cage nuts (1) for the rear adapter brackets in the holes on the rack. b. If you are going to install shipping brackets, insert the cage nuts for the shipping brackets (2) in the holes in the rear of the rack.
  • Page 34 The following figure shows a square-hole rack. The shelf rails expand (1) to fit the rack, then slip into the slots on the adapter brackets (2), and drop into place (3). Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide • —12, March 2011...
  • Page 35 Installing the Server In a Rack Using the Standard Rack Mounting Kit Be certain to place the shelf rails in the proper orientation, with the shelf facing inward and the gap towards the front of the rack. “How to Insert the Server Into the Rack” on page 36 Next Steps...
  • Page 36 If the server is still on a pallet, you can leave it on the pallet and lift both the server and the Note – pallet with the mechanical lift, and slide the server off the pallet and onto the shelf rails. Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide • —12, March 2011...
  • Page 37 Installing the Server In a Rack Using the Standard Rack Mounting Kit 6” (152mm)
  • Page 38 “How to Remove the Server From the Rack” on page 85 See Also ■ “Cabling and Power” on page 91 ■ “How to Remove Components to Reduce Weight” on page 26 ■ Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide • —12, March 2011...

  • Page 39: Removing And Installing The Standard Rack Mounting Kit Shipping Brackets

    Removing and Installing the Standard Rack Mounting Kit Shipping Brackets Removing and Installing the Standard Rack Mounting Kit Shipping Brackets If the server is shipped in a rack, it must be supported by shipping brackets. If the server is shipped to you in a rack, you must remove the shipping brackets before ■...
  • Page 40 They will be stored there in case you need to reinstall the shipping bracket. Remove the four screws (1) that fasten the rear top shipping bracket (2) over the back of the server and remove it. Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide • —12, March 2011...
  • Page 41 Removing and Installing the Standard Rack Mounting Kit Shipping Brackets Remove the four screws (3) that fasten the rear bottom shipping bracket (4) under the back of the server and remove it. ▼ How to Install the Standard Rack Mounting Kit Shipping Brackets This procedure describes how to install brackets into a system equipped with the standard rack mounting kit.
  • Page 42 The front shipping bracket contains eight threaded holes used for storing unused screws (four M6 and four 10–32). Remove the long screws that match the threads on your rack. Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide • —12, March 2011...
  • Page 43 Removing and Installing the Standard Rack Mounting Kit Shipping Brackets Use the four long screws (M6 or 10–32) (1) to fasten the shipping bracket (2) to the front of the server. Insert the short screws into the four empty storage holes on the shipping bracket. They will be stored there to be used when you remove the shipping bracket.
  • Page 44 Use four screws (2) to fasten it to the rack (4). Insert the rear bottom shipping bracket (3) under the back of the server with the side panels facing up. Use four screws (4) to fasten it to the rack. Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide • —12, March 2011...

  • Page 45: Installing The Server In The Rack Using The Universal Rack Mounting Kit

    Installing the Server In the Rack Using the Universal Rack Mounting Kit This topic describes how to install your server in a rack using the universal rack mounting hardware. If you are not certain whether you have the standard rack mounting kit or the universal rack mounting kit, see “How to Identify Your Rack Mounting Kit”...

  • Page 46: Installing Optional Equipment

    Rack should have a horizontal opening and unit vertical pitch conforming to ANSI/EIA ■ 310-D-1992 or IEC 60927 standards. Distance between front and rear mounting planes between approximately 26 and 34.5 ■ inches (660.4 mm and 876.3 mm). Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide • —12, March 2011...

  • Page 47: Contents Of The Universal Rack Mounting Kit

    Contents of the Universal Rack Mounting Kit Minimum clearance depth (to front cabinet door) in front of front rack mounting plane: 1 ■ inch (25.4 mm). Minimum clearance depth (to rear cabinet door) behind front rack mounting plane: 27.5 ■ inches (700 mm).
  • Page 48 The shelf rails expand to match the depth of the rack. These are not slide rails. Once the server is mounted in the chassis, it does not move. Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide • —12, March 2011...

  • Page 49: Installing The Server In A Rack Using The Universal Rack Mounting Kit

    Installing the Server in a Rack Using the Universal Rack Mounting Kit Figure Legend An assortment of M6 and 10-32 Oracle provides extra screws to support different screws configurations. Unused hardware can be discarded or recycled when you have completed the installation. The screws are packaged by size and type.
  • Page 50 Do not touch the components without antistatic precautions, especially along the connector edges. For more information, refer to “Antistatic Precautions and Procedures” in Sun Fire X4800 Server Service Manual. This procedure assumes that the server is powered off and all cables are disconnected.
  • Page 51 Installing the Server in a Rack Using the Universal Rack Mounting Kit For each CPU module: a. Pinch the green tabs to release the ejectors (1). b. Pull both ejectors out to release the module (2). When the module is partway out of the chassis, close the ejectors, and grasp the Caution –...
  • Page 52 The upper bays can be used as a hand hold when moving the chassis. Do not insert forks from a lift device into these open bays, as this causes severe and Caution – non-repairable damage. Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide • —12, March 2011...
  • Page 53 Installing the Server in a Rack Using the Universal Rack Mounting Kit a. Mark all PCIe EM cards with their slot locations. To prevent system failure, you must return PCIe EM cards to their original Caution – locations. Mark PCIe EM slot locations carefully before removing them from the chassis. b.

  • Page 54: How To Replace The Components In The Server

    After the server is installed in the rack, you must replace the components. ● Reverse the steps in “How to Remove Components to Reduce Weight”on page Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide • —12, March 2011...

  • Page 55: Remove Components To Reduce Weight" On Page

    Installing the Server in a Rack Using the Universal Rack Mounting Kit All CPU modules and PCIe EM modules must be returned to their original locations. Caution – Failure to do so can result in system failure. ▼ How to Install the Rack Mounting Hardware in a Square-Hole Rack The rack mounting kit consists of adapter brackets, rear braces, shelf rails, cage nuts, and screws.
  • Page 56 Installing the Server in a Rack Using the Universal Rack Mounting Kit Arrows on the brackets (3) indicate how the bracket should be oriented. Be sure to install Note – all brackets with the “Top” arrow (3) pointing up. Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide • —12, March 2011...
  • Page 57 Installing the Server in a Rack Using the Universal Rack Mounting Kit...
  • Page 58 Place the brackets so that the bottom of the bracket is aligned with the bottom of the (5RU) space where the server will go, and that the arrow labelled “top” points up. Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide • —12, March 2011...
  • Page 59 Installing the Server in a Rack Using the Universal Rack Mounting Kit Use three M6 X 16 screws per side (1) to fasten the bracket (2) to the posts (3). Attach upper rear braces (1) to the rack posts (2) directly above the adapter brackets, as shown in the following figure.
  • Page 60 Before tightening the screws, slide the braces (1) up as far as they will go. The holes on the braces are oval-shaped so they can move a little up and down when the screws are loose. Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide • —12, March 2011...
  • Page 61 Installing the Server in a Rack Using the Universal Rack Mounting Kit Remove the six screws (1) that hold the left and right shelf extenders (2) on the shelf rails (3), and then remove the shelf extenders. You must remove the shelf extenders before installing the server in the rack. They are used for other products.
  • Page 62 The shelf rails expand (1) to fit the rack, then slip into the slots on the adapter brackets (2), and drop into place (3). Be certain to place the shelf rails in the proper orientation. They are labelled “FRONT LEFT” and “FRONT RIGHT”. Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide • —12, March 2011...
  • Page 63 Installing the Server in a Rack Using the Universal Rack Mounting Kit Thread the four M4 X 10 flathead locking screws (1) into the adapter brackets. These prevent the shelf rails from accidentally lifting out of the adapter brackets.

  • Page 64: How To Install The Rack Mounting Hardware In A Round-Hole Rack

    (tapped) racks (2) do not. See the following figure. Arrows on the adapter brackets (3) indicate how they should be oriented. Be sure to Note – install all brackets with the “Top” arrow (3) pointing up. Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide • —12, March 2011...
  • Page 65 Installing the Server in a Rack Using the Universal Rack Mounting Kit...
  • Page 66 “Installing and Removing the Universal Rack Mounting Kit Shipping Brackets” on page For M6 racks, use two M6 x 12 screws per side. ■ For 10-32 racks, use two 10-32 shoulder screws per side. ■ Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide • —12, March 2011...
  • Page 67 Installing the Server in a Rack Using the Universal Rack Mounting Kit Attach upper rear braces (1) to the rack posts (2) directly above the adapter brackets, as shown in the following figure. Use either two M6 x 16 or two 10-32 x 10mm screws (3) per side.
  • Page 68 Before tightening the screws, slide the braces (1) up as far as they will go. The holes on the braces are oval-shaped so they can move a little up and down when the screws are loose. Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide • —12, March 2011...
  • Page 69 Installing the Server in a Rack Using the Universal Rack Mounting Kit Remove the six screws (1) that hold the left and right shelf extenders (2) on the shelf rails (3), and then remove the shelf extenders. You must remove the shelf extenders before installing the server in the rack. They are used for other products.
  • Page 70 The shelf rails expand (1) to fit the rack, then slip into the slots on the adapter brackets (2), and drop into place (3). Be certain to place the shelf rails in the proper orientation. They are labelled “FRONT LEFT” and “FRONT RIGHT”. Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide • —12, March 2011...
  • Page 71 Installing the Server in a Rack Using the Universal Rack Mounting Kit Thread the four M4 X 10 flathead locking screws (1) into the adapter brackets. These prevent the shelf rails from accidentally lifting out of the adapter brackets.

  • Page 72: How To Insert The Server Into The Rack

    If the server is still on a pallet, you can leave it on the pallet and lift both the server and the Note – pallet with the mechanical lift, and slide the server off the pallet and onto the shelf rails. Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide • —12, March 2011...
  • Page 73 Installing the Server in a Rack Using the Universal Rack Mounting Kit 6” (152mm)
  • Page 74 Move the rear braces so they are snug against the server chassis. See the following figure. From the rear of the system: a. Loosen the screws (1). b. Slide the braces down (2). c. Tighten the screws (1). Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide • —12, March 2011...
  • Page 75 Installing the Server in a Rack Using the Universal Rack Mounting Kit...

  • Page 76: Installing And Removing The Universal Rack Mounting Kit Shipping Brackets

    How to Install the Universal Rack Mounting Kit Shipping Brackets This procedure describes how to install brackets into a system equipped with the universal rack mounting kit. The following picture shows the shipping bracket kit. Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide • —12, March 2011...
  • Page 77 Front shipping bracket Screws and cage nuts. The kit contains two sets of screws (M6 and 10-32), plus cage nuts. The cage nuts are not used for the Sun Fire X4800 server. Bottom rear shipping bracket Remove the two (short) screws that fasten the bottom of the bezel to the rack.
  • Page 78 See the following figure. Do not remove the bottom screws unless you are certain that the upper screw (3) is in Caution – place. Otherwise, the server could fall. Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide • —12, March 2011...
  • Page 79 Installing and Removing the Universal Rack Mounting Kit Shipping Brackets Insert the rear bottom bracket (1) under the back of the server with the side panels facing up, as shown in the following figure. Use four screws (2) to fasten it to the rack. Do not finish tightening these screws. They should be tight enough to hold the bracket in place, but you should still be able to move the bracket slightly.
  • Page 80 ▼ How to Remove the Universal Rack Mounting Kit Shipping Brackets This procedure describes how to remove brackets from a system equipped with the universal rack mounting kit. Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide • —12, March 2011...
  • Page 81 Installing and Removing the Universal Rack Mounting Kit Shipping Brackets The shipping bracket kit consists of a front bracket, a rear bottom bracket, and screws to connect them to the rack. These appear in “How to Install the Universal Rack Mounting Kit Shipping Brackets”...
  • Page 82 Thread the long screws that you removed in Step 2 into the matching empty holes on the shipping bracket. They will be stored there in case you need to reinstall the shipping bracket. Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide • —12, March 2011...
  • Page 83 Installing and Removing the Universal Rack Mounting Kit Shipping Brackets Remove the four screws (1) that fasten the rear bottom bracket (2) under the back of the server and remove it. Replace the four screws that you removed in Step 4.

  • Page 85: Removing The Server From The Rack

    Before You Begin The Sun Fire X4800 server weighs about 180 pounds (100 kg) when fully loaded with Caution – components. To reduce the risk of serious personal injury or equipment damage, use a mechanical lift to remove the sever from the rack.
  • Page 86 Drop hazard. The shelf rails release the weight of the server when it is within 6 inches Caution – of being clear of the rack. You must support the weight of the server before it is within 6 inches of being clear of the rack posts. Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide • —12, March 2011...
  • Page 87 Removing the Server From the Rack 6” (152mm)

  • Page 88: How To Remove The Rack Mounting Hardware From The Rack

    Lift the two shelf rails (2) to disengage the hooks from the adapter brackets. You can compress the shelf rails once you have disengaged the hooks from the adapter brackets. Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide • —12, March 2011...
  • Page 89 Removing the Server From the Rack Remove the screws that hold the adapter brackets (3 and 4) in place and remove the brackets. The universal rack mounting kit is shown. The standard rack mounting kit is similar, but slightly different.
  • Page 90 Remove the screws (1) that hold the rear braces (2) in place and remove the braces. Perform this step for the universal rack mounting kit only. The standard rack mounting kit does not include these braces. Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide • —12, March 2011...

  • Page 91: Cabling And Power

    Cabling and Power “Attaching Administration (SP) Cables” on page 91 ■ “Cabling NEMs and PCIe EMs” on page 95 ■ “Powering the Server On and Off” on page 97 ■ Attaching Administration (SP) Cables The Service Processor module (SP) provides connections used for system administration. These include serial and Ethernet cables for ILOM, and serial, video, and USB cables for the host console.
  • Page 92 USB. Connect power cable to power source. EM slots – see “Cabling NEMs and PCIe EMs” on page NEM slots – see “Cabling NEMs and PCIe EMs” on page Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide • —12, March 2011...
  • Page 93 Attaching Administration (SP) Cables Figure Legend Video console Serial console USB (2 connectors)
  • Page 94 Attaching Administration (SP) Cables SP Connectors FIGURE 1 CHASSIS Figure Legend Net management ports 0 and 1 Serial management Fault LED Power/OK LED Temperature LED Multiport cable connector Locate button/LED Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide • —12, March 2011...

  • Page 95: Cabling Nems And Pcie Ems

    Cabling NEMs and PCIe EMs Cabling NEMs and PCIe EMs Network Express modules (NEMs) and PCIe Express modules (PCIe EMs) provide connections that are used for non-administrative purposes. NEMs provide 1 GbE and 10 GbE connectors. ■ The SAS connectors on the NEMs are unsupported. Note –...
  • Page 96 Cabling NEMs and PCIe EMs Figure Legend NEMs (2 shown) EM slots with PCIe EMs Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide • —12, March 2011...

  • Page 97: Powering The Server On And Off

    Powering the Server On and Off Powering the Server On and Off The server has two power modes: standby and full power. The server enters standby power mode automatically when it is connected to AC power. ■ This provides power for the SP. See “How to Apply Standby Power for Initial Service Processor Configuration”...
  • Page 98 “Powering the Server On and Off” on page 97 See Also ▼ How to Power Off the Server ● To power off the server from main power mode, use one of the following two methods: Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide • —12, March 2011...
  • Page 99 Powering the Server On and Off Graceful shutdown: Press and release the Power button on the front panel. This causes ■ Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) enabled operating systems to perform an orderly shutdown of the operating system. Servers not running ACPI-enabled operating systems will shut down to standby power mode immediately.

  • Page 101: Getting Service For Your Server

    Getting Service for Your Server To get service for your server, find your server’s serial number, and contact Oracle Service through the following web site: http://www.oracle.com/us/support/index.html To find your server’s serial number, see “How to Find the Server’s Serial Number” on page 101.

  • Page 103: Managing Your Server

    Here is a sampling of some of these tools: If your server is one of many Sun x86 and SPARC servers that you want to manage from ■ a single interface, you can use the Oracle Enterprise Manager Op Center. For more details, see: http://www.oracle.com/...

  • Page 104: Ilom Software Overview

    ILOM Software Overview The Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) provides advanced service processor hardware and software that you can use to manage and monitor your Sun servers. ILOM’s dedicated hardware and software are preinstalled on a variety of Sun server platforms, including x86-based Sun Fire servers, Sun Blade modular chassis systems, and Sun Blade server modules, as well as on SPARC-based servers.

  • Page 105: Setting Up The Preinstalled Solaris Operating System

    “Oracle Solaris OS Information Products and Training” on page 112 ■ OS Information Links Use the appropriate reference, depending on which OS you want to use. For additional OS considerations, refer to the Sun Fire X4800 Server Product Notes. Notes Preinstalled Oracle Solaris 10 “Configuring the Preinstalled operating system Oracle Solaris OS”...

  • Page 106: Configuring The Preinstalled Oracle Solaris Os

    Use the worksheet to gather the information that you need to configure the preinstalled Oracle Solaris 10 OS. You need to collect only the information that applies to your application of the system. Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide • —12, March 2011...
  • Page 107 Installation Worksheet Installation Worksheet TABLE 1 Information for Your Answers: Asterisk (*) Installation Description or Example identifies defaults. Language Choose from the list of available languages English* for the Oracle Solaris 10 software. Locale Choose your geographic region from the English (C - 7-bit ASCII)* list of available locales.
  • Page 108 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: Proxy-Bind Distinguished Name: Proxy-Bind Password: Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide • —12, March 2011...
  • Page 109 Installation Worksheet Installation Worksheet (Continued) TABLE 1 Information for Your Answers: Asterisk (*) Installation Description or Example identifies defaults. Default route Do you want to specify a default route IP ■ Specify One address or let the Oracle Solaris installation ■...

  • Page 110: How To Connect To The Server Using The Server's Ip Address

    If you have changed the SP Serial Port default settings, make sure you reset them to the Note – default settings. Only accounts with Administrator privileges are enabled to configure the SP serial port. See the Integrated Lights-Out Manager (ILOM) 3.0 documentation. Follow the onscreen prompts. Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide • —12, March 2011...

  • Page 111: (Optional) How To Redirect The Console Output To The Video Port

    Installation Worksheet Use the information gathered in the “Installation Worksheet”on page 106 to help you enter the system and network information as you are prompted. The screens that are displayed vary, depending on the method that you chose for assigning network information to the server (DHCP or static IP address).

  • Page 112: Oracle Solaris Os Information Products And Training

    See Also http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/documentation/solaris-10-192992.html Oracle Solaris OS Information Products and Training Sun provides flexible training options that accommodate your personal schedule and learning style. The training options include instructor-led, web-based online, CD–ROM, and Live Virtual Class. For Oracle Solaris 10 Training and Certification options, and for Oracle Solaris 10 OS user documentation, visit: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/documentation/solaris-10-192992.html...

  • Page 113: Communicating With The Ilom And The System Console

    Communicating With the ILOM and the System Console These topics provide instructions for connecting to the system service processor (SP) Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) and the system console. “Server Connections” on page 113 ■ “About ILOM SP IP Addresses and the ILOM Interfaces” on page 113 ■...

  • Page 114: Determining The Sp Ip Address

    This is described in “How to Connect to the ILOM CLI Using the Serial Management Port” on page 115. Log in to the ILOM. a. Type the default user name: root. Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide • —12, March 2011...

  • Page 115: Connecting To The Ilom

    Connecting to the ILOM b. Type the default password: changeme. The SP displays its default command prompt: -> To display the SP IP address, type: show /SP/network Targets: test Properties: commitpending = (Cannot show property) dhcp_server_ip = 10.80.193.10 ipaddress = 10.80.193.163 ipdiscovery = DHCP ipgateway = 10.80.195.254 ipnetmask = 255.255.252.0...
  • Page 116 The default user name is root and the default password is changeme. ▼ How to Connect to the ILOM Web Interface Perform the hardware setup as described in the hardware setup documentation. ■ Before You Begin Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide • —12, March 2011...

  • Page 117: Connecting To The System Console

    Connecting to the System Console Apply standby power to the server by connecting AC power to the system power supply. See ■ “How to Apply Standby Power for Initial Service Processor Configuration” on page Type the IP address of the ILOM SP in the browser locator box and press Enter. For example, if the IP address for your ILOM SP is 129.144.02.20, you would enter it as shown: Log in to the web interface using the default user name, root, and the default password, changeme.
  • Page 118 ■ 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 Security ■ must be disabled. Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide • —12, March 2011...
  • Page 119 The remote console system and ILOM service processor are set up according to the ■ instructions in the Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) Web Interface Procedures Guide. Start the remote console application by typing the IP address of the ILOM service processor into a browser on the remote console system.
  • Page 120 Click the Remote Control tab in the ILOM Web interface. The Launch Redirection screen appears. Make sure that the mouse mode is set to Absolute mode in the Mouse Mode Settings tab. Note – Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide • —12, March 2011...
  • Page 121 Connecting to the System Console Click 8-bit color or 16-bit color, and then click Launch Redirection. When you are using a Windows system for remote console redirection, an additional Note – warning might appear after clicking Launch Redirection. If the Hostname Mismatch dialog box is displayed, click the Yes button.
  • Page 122 Remote Physical Floppy Disk – Select Floppy to redirect the server to the physical floppy ■ drive attached to the remote console. Remote Floppy Image – Select Floppy Image to redirect the server to the floppy image file ■ located on the remote console. Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide • —12, March 2011...
  • Page 123 Connecting to the System Console Remote Physical CD/DVD – Select CD-ROM to redirect the server to the CD/DVD in the ■ CD/DVD drive attached to the remote console. Remote CD/DVD Image – Select CD-ROM Image to redirect the server to the .iso image ■...

  • Page 125: I/O And Interrupt Resource Allocation

    I/O and Interrupt Resource Allocation The BIOS allocates I/O and interrupt resources when the system boots. If your system includes many I/O devices, it might not have enough of these resources for all of them. In this case, you can reconfigure the BIOS to allocate resources to specific devices. The resources include: I/O space and option ROM –...
  • Page 126 Warning: Not enough IO address space allocated for device EM0.1 [04:00:01] Warning: Not enough IO address space allocated for device EM0.1 [04:00:00] Each slot can generate several messages. This is normal. Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide • —12, March 2011...
  • Page 127 Option ROM and I/O Space Allocation It is possible that the device you added has been assigned option ROM and/or I/O space at the expense of some other device. If this is the case, the device you added does not appear in the list but the original device does.
  • Page 128 Option ROM and I/O Space Allocation Select Chipset. The Advanced Chipset Settings screen appears. Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide • —12, March 2011...
  • Page 129 Option ROM and I/O Space Allocation Select North Bridge Configuration. The NorthBridge Chipset Configuration screen appears.
  • Page 130 Use the Enter key to toggle your selections. ■ c. Select ESC to return to the North Bridge screen (to configure I/O space allocation), or select F10 to save your changes. Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide • —12, March 2011...
  • Page 131 Option ROM and I/O Space Allocation To configure I/O space allocation: a. Select I/O Allocation for PCIe Devices. BIOS displays the I/O Allocation for all PCIe devices. b. Use this display to enable or disable devices as required. Enable any device you wish to boot from and disable any device you do not wish to boot from.

  • Page 132: Allocating Msi Interrupt Space (Oracle Solaris Os Only)

    The examples in this procedure show a system where ixgbe and igb are both on interrupt level 6, which is the default. In this system, ixgbe requires 24 interrupts and igb requires 16, for a total of 40. However, level 6 provides only 31. Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide • —12, March 2011...
  • Page 133 Allocating MSI Interrupt Space (Oracle Solaris OS Only) Look for the following error messages, which appear on the screen, and in the file /var/adm/messages. On the console: Feb 25 15:45:04 mpk12-3214-189-156 pcplusmp: WARNING: No interrupt vector: pciex8086,10f7 instance 1 Feb 25 15:45:04 mpk12-3214-189-156 pcplusmp: WARNING: Sharing vectors: pciex8086,10f7 instance 1 and SCI Feb 25 15:45:06 mpk12-3214-189-156 pcplusmp: WARNING: No interrupt vector: pciex8086,10f7 instance 5...
  • Page 134 ALL 1 kcpc_hw_overflow_intr 209 0xd3 ALL 1 cbe_fire 210 0xd4 ALL 1 cbe_fire 240 0xe0 ALL 1 xc_serv 241 0xe1 ALL 1 apic_error_intr Use Control D to return to the shell. Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide • —12, March 2011...
  • Page 135 Allocating MSI Interrupt Space (Oracle Solaris OS Only) Reassign one of the drivers to a different interrupt level. a. Modify the driver’s .conf file to reassign the interrupts for one or more drivers to a different level. This example reassigns the igb driver to level 5 by adding the following line to /kernel/drv/igb.conf.
  • Page 136 ALL 1 kcpc_hw_overflow_intr 209 0xd3 ALL 1 cbe_fire 210 0xd4 ALL 1 cbe_fire 240 0xe0 ALL 1 xc_serv 241 0xe1 ALL 1 apic_error_intr Use Control D to return to the shell. Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide • —12, March 2011...

  • Page 137: Sun Fire X4800 Server Specifications

    Sun Fire X4800 Server Specifications “Physical Specifications for the Sun Fire X4800 Server” on page 137 ■ “Power Specifications for the Sun Fire X4800 Server” on page 137 ■ “Environmental Specifications” on page 138 ■ “Acoustic Specifications” on page 138 ■...

  • Page 138: Environmental Specifications

    Airflow typical (for room temperatures 73° F and below (23 °C and below): 200 CFM Airflow max possible: 400 CFM. Acoustic Specifications Specification Level Idle 58 dB Operating 71 dB Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide • —12, March 2011...
  • Page 139 Index console connecting directly, 117–118 acoustic specifications, 138 connecting remotely, 118–123 ACPI, 98–99 serial connection, 118 allocation, MSI interrupt space, 132–136 console output, 111 antistatic precautions, 26–30, 49–54 direct connection to console, 117–118 BIOS, resource allocation, 125–136 BIOS setup utility, 114 environmental specifications, 138 equipment, 22, 45 cabling, 91...
  • Page 140 91 Oracle Solaris OS, 105–112 inserting into rack, 36–38, 72–76 documentation and training, 112 IP address, 110–111 preinstallation configuration, 106 powering off, 98–99 worksheet, 106 powering on, 97 removing, 85–88 Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide • —12, March 2011...
  • Page 141 Index server (Continued) serial number, 101 web ILOM interface, 116–117 specifications, 137–138 weight, reducing, 26–30, 49–54 Windows OS, 105–112 server connectors, 113 worksheet, Oracle Solaris OS, 106 server weight, 22, 45 service, requesting, 101 service processor interfaces, 113 service processor IP addresses, overview, 113 setting up OS, 105–112 SP connectors, 91 specifications...

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