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Sun Microsystems Sun Fire X4450 Configuration Manual

Sun Microsystems Sun Fire X4450 Configuration Manual

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Sun Fire™ X4450
Volume Configuration Guide
Sun Microsystems, Inc.
www.sun.com
Part No. 820-6889-10
March 2009 Revision A
Submit comments about this document at: http://www.sun.com/hwdocs/feedback

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  • Page 1 Sun Fire™ X4450 Volume Configuration Guide Sun Microsystems, Inc. www.sun.com Part No. 820-6889-10 March 2009 Revision A Submit comments about this document at: http://www.sun.com/hwdocs/feedback...
  • Page 2 Cette distribution peut des éléments développés par des tiers. Sun, Sun Microsystems, le logo Sun, Java, Netra, Solaris, StarOffice, Sun Ray, Galaxy Sun Fire X et le logo SunSpectrum Pac (Sunburst design) sont des marques de fabrique ou des marques déposées de Sun Microsystems, Inc.

  • Page 3: How To Add Components To Your Limited Configuration Server

    How to Add Components to Your Limited Configuration Server Test the Current Configuration Always test the current configuration before upgrading the server. Testing the Current Configuration Ensure that all internal components are properly seated and install the cover. Boot the server using the server’s Tools and Drivers CD/DVD. The server should pass POST and boot to the Tools and Drivers CD/DVD’s main menu.

  • Page 4: How To Add Memory (Dimms)

    4 GB DIMMs: • Remove the two 2 GB DIMMs from slots A0/B0 • Install the two 4 GB DIMMs in slots A0/B0 • Install the two 2 GB DIMMs in slots C0/D0 Sun Fire X4450 Volume Configuration Guide • March 2009...
  • Page 5 Install DIMMs According to the Following Map Insure DIMMs are Properly Seated and Locked DIMMs that are not properly seated and locked are easily dislodged when shipped or moved. Seating and Locking DIMMs • Insert DIMMs into the DIMM slots and lock the DIMMs using the two locking levers.
  • Page 6 Fill All Unused DIMM Slots With DIMM Slot Fillers All unused DIMM slots must contain DIMM slot fillers. Filling DIMM Slots With Slot Fillers • Insert and lock DIMM fillers into each unused DIMM slot. Sun Fire X4450 Volume Configuration Guide • March 2009...

  • Page 7: Lock The Memory Mezzanine Tray

    Lock the Memory Mezzanine Tray For server systems that use a memory mezzanine tray (for example, the Sun Fire X4450), you must lock the mezzanine tray before you install or move the server. Caution – Unsecured trays or cards are easily dislodged when shipped or moved. ●...

  • Page 8: How To Add Sas Hard Drives

    SAS HD Installation Rules Do not mix SAS and SATA drives in the same volume. ■ SATA hard drives are not supported on the Sun Fire X4450. ■ Supported HBA cards: ■ Sun StorageTek PCIe SAS 8-Port Internal HBA, SGXPCIE8SAS-I-Z, LSI SAS ■...
  • Page 9 Remove protective covers from the connectors on the card and install the HBA (PCIe SAS 8-port internal disk controller) Take the free end of the cable that is attached to the disk backplane on the left- hand side (disks 0-3) and connect it to the Mini-SAS x4 connector on the card labeled Port 0, 0-3.
  • Page 10 Accept the defaults for Read Caching and Write Caching and press Enter. Select Build for the Create RAID Via option and press Enter Press Enter to build the volume. Repeat the steps to create a volume for each drive. Sun Fire X4450 Volume Configuration Guide • March 2009...

  • Page 11: How To Add And Test Pcie Cards

    Test Hard Drives Testing Hard Drives Using Pc-Check Boot the server with the Tools and Drivers CD/DVD to access the diagnostics. Select the option to Run Hardware Diagnostics. Select the option to test hard drives. Note – To expedite hard drive testing use the 1% test coverage. How to Add and Test PCIe Cards Slot 0 and slot 1 can accommodate x16 mechanical cards.

  • Page 12: Firmware Update Notes

    From the main menu, make note of the BIOS Version and the SP Firmware Version Exit the BIOS setup utility. Access the Sun Fire X4450 server download site at: http://www.sun.com/servers/x64/x4450/downloads.jsp Compare the most recent BIOS and SP version numbers to the firmware versions of the server.

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