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Sun Server X4-2

Installation Guide

Part No.: E38019-04
February 2014

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  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide Part No.: E38019-04 February 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 xi About the Installation Procedure 1 Installation Procedure Overview Preparing for Server Installation 5 Server Physical Specifications 6 Space Requirements 6 Receiving and Unpacking Guidelines 7 Maintenance Space Guidelines 8 Electrical Power Requirements 8 Facility Power Guidelines 9 Circuit Breaker and UPS Guidelines 9 Grounding Guidelines 10 Environmental Requirements 10...
  • Page 4 Gathering Information for the Physical Media Request 36 ▼ Request Physical Media (Online) 36 ▼ Request Physical Media (By Phone) 38 Installing Updates Using Other Methods 38 Installing the Server Into a Rack 39 Installation Prerequisites 40 Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...
  • Page 5 Rack Requirements 40 Safety Precautions When Rackmounting the Server 41 Rackmount Kit Contents 42 ▼ Stabilize the Rack for Installation 43 ▼ Install Mounting Brackets 44 ▼ Mark the Rackmount Location 46 ▼ Attach Tool-less Slide-Rail Assemblies 47 ▼ Install the Server Into the Slide-Rail Assemblies 50 ▼...
  • Page 6 Configuring Storage Drives Into RAID Volumes Using Oracle System Assistant 112 ▼ Configure RAID on Storage Drives Using a Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe Internal HBA 113 ▼ Configure RAID on Storage Drives Using a Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe RAID Internal HBA 121 Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide •...
  • Page 7 ▼ Configure RAID in Legacy BIOS Boot Mode With the Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe Internal HBA 132 Configuring RAID in UEFI BIOS Boot Mode With the Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe RAID Internal HBA 134 ▼ Configure RAID in UEFI BIOS Boot Mode With the Sun Storage 6...
  • Page 8 Troubleshooting Installation Issues 179 Installation Troubleshooting 179 Technical Support Information Worksheet 181 Locating the System Serial Number 182 Site Planning Checklists 183 Preparation Checklists 183 Access Route and Data Center Checklist 183 viii Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...
  • Page 9 Data Center Environment Checklist 185 Facility Power Checklist 185 Rackmount Checklist 186 Safety Checklist 188 Auto Service Request Checklist 189 Logistics Checklist 189 Index 193 Contents...
  • Page 10 Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...

  • Page 11: Using This Documentation

    Using This Documentation This installation guide contains hardware installation procedures and configuration procedures for the Sun Server X4-2 from Oracle. This document is written for technicians, system administrators, authorized service providers, and users who have an understanding of server systems.

  • Page 12: About This Documentation

    Oracle X4 Series Servers http://www.oracle.com/goto/x86AdminDiag/docs Administration Guide Oracle Integrated Lights Out http://www.oracle.com/goto/ILOM/docs Manager (ILOM) 3.1 Oracle Hardware http://www.oracle.com/goto/OHMP/docs Management Pack 2.2 Feedback You can provide feedback on this documentation at: http://www.oracle.com/goto/docfeedback Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...

  • Page 13: Access To Oracle Support

    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 xiii...
  • Page 14 Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...

  • Page 15: About The Installation Procedure

    About the Installation Procedure This section provides an overview of the installation procedure. Description Links Review the entire installation procedure “Installation Procedure Overview” on page 2 and find links to more information about each step. Related Information “Preparing for Server Installation” on page 5 ■...

  • Page 16: Installation Procedure Overview

    Installation Procedure Overview The following table lists the tasks you need to complete to install the Sun Server X4-2. Step Description Links Review the product notes for Sun Server X4-2 Product Notes at any late-breaking information http://www.oracle.com/goto/X4-2/docs about the server.
  • Page 17 “Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle VM 3.2 Software” on page 165 If applicable, install one of • Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide for Oracle Solaris the following operating Operating System, “Installing the Oracle Solaris systems or virtual machines: Operating System” on page 23 •...
  • Page 18 Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...

  • Page 19: Preparing For Server Installation

    Preparing for Server Installation This section provides the information you need to prepare for the server installation. Description Links Review the server physical specifications. “Server Physical Specifications” on page 6 Prepare the space requirements for “Space Requirements” on page 6 rackmounting the server, receiving the packaged server, and maintaining the server in its rack.

  • Page 20: Server Physical Specifications

    “Rack Requirements” on page 40 ■ Space Requirements The Sun Server X4-2 is a 1 rack unit (1U) server. For physical dimensions, see “Server Physical Specifications” on page The Sun Server X4-2 can be installed into a four-post rack cabinet that conforms to ANSI/EIA 310-D-1992 or IEC 60927 standards, such as Oracle’s Sun Rack II.

  • Page 21: Receiving And Unpacking Guidelines

    Shipping carton weight 5.65 kg (12.46 lbs) When the Sun Server X4-2 is unloaded at your site, leave the server in its shipping cartons until it arrives in its installation location. Use a separate area in which to remove the packaging material to reduce particle contamination before entering the data center.

  • Page 22: Maintenance Space Guidelines

    Frequency (nominal) 50/60 Hz (47 to 63 Hz range) The Sun Server X4-2 can operate effectively over a range of voltages and frequencies. However, it must have a reliable power source. Damage to the server might occur if the ranges are exceeded. Electrical disturbances such as the following might damage the system: Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide •...

  • Page 23: Facility Power Guidelines

    AC input current load does not exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit AC current rating. For example, PDU power cords for the Oracle’s Sun Rack II are 4 meters (13.12 feet) long, and 1 to 1.5 meters (3.3 to 4.9 feet) of the cord might be routed within the rack cabinet.

  • Page 24: Grounding Guidelines

    Grounding Guidelines The rack must use grounding-type power cords. For example, Oracle’s Sun Rack II has three-wire, grounding-type power cords. Always connect the cords to grounded power outlets. Because different grounding methods are used, depending on location, check the grounding type, and refer to documentation, such as IEC documents, for the correct grounding method.
  • Page 25 ETE-1010-02 Rev A Set conditions to the optimal temperature and humidity ranges to minimize the chance of downtime due to component failure. Operating the Sun Server X4-2 for extended periods at or near the operating range limits, or installing it in an environment when it remains at or near nonoperating range limits could significantly increase hardware component failure.

  • Page 26: Temperature Guidelines

    Studies have shown that temperature increases of 10° Celsius (15° Fahrenheit) above 20° Celsius (70° Fahrenheit) reduce long-term electronics reliability by 50 percent. Excessive internal temperatures might result in full or partial shutdown of the Sun Server X4-2. Humidity Guidelines Relative humidity is the percentage of the total water vapor that can exist in the air without condensing, and is inversely proportional to air temperature.

  • Page 27: Ventilation And Cooling

    Distribution of the temperature and humidity across the entire room is uneven. The Sun Server X4-2 has been designed to function while installed in a natural convection airflow. The following requirements must be followed to meet the environmental specification: Ensure that there is adequate airflow through the system.

  • Page 28: Agency Compliance

    Ensure that ventilation openings such as cabinet doors, for both the inlet and ■ exhaust of the server are not obstructed. For example, Oracle’s Sun Rack II has been optimized for cooling. Both the front and rear doors have 80 percent perforations that provide a high level of airflow through the rack.
  • Page 29 IEC 61000-4-11 Voltage dips, short interruptions Regulatory markings CE, FCC, ICES-003, C-tick, VCCI, GOST-R, BSMI, KCC, UL/cUL, UL/S-mark, CCC Related Information Sun Server X4-2 Safety and Compliance Guide ■ Important Safety Information for Oracle’s Hardware Systems ■ Preparing for Server Installation...

  • Page 30: Shipping Inventory

    Keep all contents and packing material for the agent’s inspection. The ship kit for the Sun Server X4-2 includes the following items: Power cords, packaged separately with country kit ■...

  • Page 31: Esd And Safety Precautions

    Wear an antistatic grounding strap connected to a metal surface on the chassis when you work on system components. Read the safety information in the Sun Server X4-2 Safety and Compliance Guide and in the Important Safety Information for Oracle’s Hardware Systems before installing the server.

  • Page 32: Optional Component Installation

    Sun Server X4-2 Service Manual, “About System Components” on page 16 for installation instructions. Related Information “Server Components” on page 20 ■ Sun Server X4-2 Service Manual, “About System Components” on page 16 ■ Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...

  • Page 33: About Server Features And Components

    About Server Features and Components This section describes the components, LEDs, connectors, and disk management options for the server. Description Links Review server features and components. “Server Components” on page 20 Locate status indicators, connectors, and “Front Panel Status Indicators, Connectors, storage drives on the server front and back and Drives”...

  • Page 34: 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 X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...
  • Page 35 • Oracle Solaris and Oracle Linux operating systems can be optionally preinstalled on the server. • Oracle Solaris, Linux, and Windows are supported. For a complete list of supported OS versions for your server, refer to the Sun Server X4-2 Product Notes at: http://www.oracle.com/goto/X4-2/docs Virtualization •...

  • Page 36: Front Panel Status Indicators, Connectors, And Drives

    Front Panel Status Indicators, Connectors, and Drives These sections describe the status indicators (LEDs), connectors, and drives on the front panel of each of the drive configurations available for the Sun Server X4-2. “Front Panel With Eight 2.5-inch Drives” on page 22 ■...
  • Page 37 Server Front Panel With Eight 2.5-inch Drives Configuration FIGURE: Figure Legend Product Serial Number (PSN) label and System Over Temperature Warning LED: Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag amber Locate LED/button: white Storage drive 0 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Storage drive 1 Service Required LED: amber Storage drive 2 Power/OK LED: green...

  • Page 38: 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 X4-2 configured with four 2.5-inch storage drives and a SATA DVD drive. Server Front Panel With Four 2.5-inch Drives and SATA DVD Drive Configuration...

  • Page 39: Back Panel Status Indicators, Connectors, And Pcie Slots

    “Back Panel Status Indicators, Connectors, and PCIe Slots” on page 25 ■ Back Panel Status Indicators, Connectors, and PCIe Slots The following figure shows the Sun Server X4-2 back panel and the location of status indicators (LEDs), connectors, and PCIe slots. Server Back Panel FIGURE:...

  • Page 40: Server Management Software Overview

    ■ Oracle System Assistant Oracle System Assistant allows you to set up and manage the Sun Server X4-2. 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 41: Oracle Ilom Overview

    Oracle ILOM Overview Oracle ILOM allows you to manage the Sun Server X4-2. 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 module components.

  • Page 42: Uefi Bios Overview

    UEFI BIOS Overview The Sun Server X4-2 contains a Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI)-compatible BIOS that provides more boot options and configuration capability for adapter cards than previous versions of the BIOS. The server also supports a legacy version of the BIOS for use with software or adapters that do not have UEFI drivers.

  • Page 43: Uefi Bios Boot Mode

    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 X4-2 Product Notes at http://www.oracle.com/goto/x4-2/docs. Oracle Solaris 11.1 ■...
  • Page 44 Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...

  • Page 45: Getting Server Firmware And Software Updates

    Getting Server Firmware and Software Updates This section explains the options for accessing server firmware and software updates. Description Links Learn about server firmware and software “Firmware and Software Updates” on page 31 updates. Learn about options for accessing “Firmware and Software Access Options” on firmware and software.

  • Page 46: Firmware And Software Access Options

    Other Methods – You can use Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center, Oracle ■ Hardware Management Pack, or Oracle ILOM to update your server software and firmware. For information, see “Installing Updates Using Other Methods” on page Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...

  • Page 47: Software Releases

    Software Releases Software releases on My Oracle Support are grouped by product family (such as Sun Server), then the product (the specific server or blade), and finally the software release version. A software release contains all the updated software and firmware for your server or blade as a set of downloadable files (patches), including firmware, drivers, tools, or utilities, all tested together to be compatible with your server.

  • Page 48: 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 X4-2) until a match appears. Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...

  • Page 49: Requesting Physical Media

    6. In the Release field, select a software release from the drop-down list. Expand the list to see all available software releases. 7. Click Search. The Patch Advanced Search Results screen appears, listing the patches for the software release. “Software Releases” on page 33 for a description of the available software releases.

  • Page 50: Gathering Information For The Physical Media Request

    In the Problem Summary field, type PMR for latest software release. b. From the Problem Type drop-down list, select Software & OS Media Requests. c. In the Support Identifier field, type the Customer Support Identifier associated with your support contract. Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...
  • Page 51 OS/platform? List the product name and version Product Name: Sun Server X4-2 requested for the physical media Version: Latest software release number shipment? What is the OS/platform for the requested...

  • Page 52: Request Physical Media (By Phone)

    If you are unable to find the software release package information, request the ■ latest software release package for the Sun Server X4-2. Installing Updates Using Other Methods In addition to using Oracle System Assistant and My Oracle Support, you can install updated firmware and software using one of the following methods: Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center –...

  • Page 53: 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 40 prerequisite tasks.

  • Page 54: Installation Prerequisites

    “Preparing for Server Installation” on page Rack Requirements The rack into which you install the Sun Server X4-2 must meet the requirements listed in the following table. Oracle’s Sun Rack II is compatible with the Sun Server X4-2. For information about Oracle’s Sun Rack II, see “Preparing for Server...

  • Page 55: Safety Precautions When Rackmounting The Server

    Rack Requirements (Continued) TABLE: Item Requirement Clearance depth behind front Distance to rear cabinet door is at least 90 cm (35.43 mounting plane inches) with the cable management arm, or 80 cm (31.5 inches) without the cable management arm. Clearance width between front and Distance between structural supports and cable rear mounting planes troughs is at least 45.6 cm (18 inches).

  • Page 56: Rackmount Kit Contents

    The rackmount kit contains two slide-rails, two mounting brackets, and optional securing screws. 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. Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...

  • Page 57: Stabilize The Rack For Installation

    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” on page 40 ■ ▼ Stabilize the Rack for Installation Caution – To reduce the risk of personal injury, stabilize the rack cabinet, and extend all anti-tilt devices before installing the server.

  • Page 58: Install Mounting Brackets

    1. Position a mounting bracket against the chassis so that the slide-rail lock is at the server front, and the five keyhole openings on the mounting bracket are aligned with the five locating pins on the side of the chassis. Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...
  • Page 59 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 60: 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 X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...

  • Page 61: Attach Tool-Less Slide-Rail Assemblies

    Related Information “Rack Requirements” on page 40 ■ “Install Mounting Brackets” on page 44 ■ “Attach Tool-less Slide-Rail Assemblies” on page 47 ■ ▼ 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 62 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 X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...
  • Page 63 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 64: 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 X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...
  • Page 65 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 66: 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. Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...
  • Page 67 Sun Server X4-2L cable covers 2. Ensure that the correct cable covers for your server are installed on the CMA. The Sun Server X4-2 (1U system) uses the flat cable covers. ■ The Sun Server X4-2L (2U system) uses the round cable covers.
  • Page 68 Note – The CMA ships with three, flat cable covers installed. If you are going to install the CMA on a Sun Server X4-2L, you need to remove the flat cable covers and install the round cable covers. 3. If you are installing the CMA on a Sun Server X4-2L, remove the flat cable covers and install the round cable covers;...
  • Page 69 b. Apply upward pressure to the outside edge of each hinge connector until the hinge connector comes off the hinge [frame 3]. Step a Step b c. Repeat to remove all three cable covers. d. One at a time, position each round cable cover horizontally over the hinges, and align the hinge connectors with the hinges.
  • Page 70 The connector B tab (callout 1) goes into the slide-rail front slot (callout 2). b. Gently tug on the right side of the front slide bar to verify that connector B is properly seated. Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...
  • Page 71 Installing Connector B Into the Right Slide-Rail FIGURE: Figure Legend Connector B tab Right slide-rail front slot 9. To install the CMA’s connector C into the right slide-rail: a. Align connector C with the slide-rail so that the locking spring (callout 1) is positioned inside (server side) of the right slide-rail [frame 1].
  • Page 72 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 X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...
  • Page 73 Aligning the CMA Slide-Rail Latching Bracket With Connector D FIGURE: 11. To install the CMA’s connector D into the left slide-rail: a. 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].
  • Page 74 For instructions for stabilizing the rack, see “Stabilize the Rack for Installation” on page b. Extend the server from the front of the rack until the CMA is fully extended. Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...
  • Page 75 CMA Fully Extended FIGURE: 14. To return the server to the rack: a. Simultaneously pull and hold the two green release tabs (one on each side of the server) toward the front of the server while you push the server into the rack.
  • Page 76 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 X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...
  • Page 77 CMA With Cables Installed, Cable Covers Closed, and Cables Secured With FIGURE: Velcro straps 17. 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 78: 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 X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...
  • Page 79 4. To disconnect connector D: 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 80 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 X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...
  • Page 81 Disconnecting Connector C FIGURE: Figure Legend Connector C release tab (labeled PUSH) 6. To disconnect connector B: 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 82: Install The First-Generation Cable Management Arm

    “Install the Second-Generation Cable Management Arm” on page 52 ■ ▼ 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 X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...
  • Page 83 Note – If you installed the second-generation CMA as described in “Install the Second-Generation Cable Management Arm” on page 52, you can ignore this procedure. The server only ships with one CMA; the second-generation CMA is the newer version. 1. Unpack the CMA parts. 2.
  • Page 84 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 X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...
  • Page 85 Inserting the CMA Slide-Rail Connector Into the Left Slide-Rail FIGURE: Figure Legend CMA slide-rail connector Left slide-rail 7. Install and route cables to your server, as required. Instructions for installing the server cables are provided in “Cabling the Server” on page 8.
  • Page 86 9. Proceed to “Verify Operation of Slide-Rails and CMA” on page 73 and verify the operation of the slide-rails and the CMA. Related Information “Verify Operation of Slide-Rails and CMA” on page 73 ■ Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...

  • Page 87: Verify Operation Of Slide-Rails And Cma

    ▼ Verify Operation of Slide-Rails and Use the following procedure to ensure that the slide-rails and CMA are operating correctly. Note – Two people should perform this procedure: one to move the server in and out of the rack, and one to observe the cables and CMA. 1.
  • Page 88 Related Information “Install the Server Into the Slide-Rail Assemblies” on page 50 ■ “Install the Second-Generation Cable Management Arm” on page 52 ■ “Install the First-Generation Cable Management Arm” on page 68 ■ Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...

  • Page 89: Cabling The Server

    “Connecting to Oracle ILOM” on page 81 ■ Rear Cable Connections and Ports The following figure shows the locations of cable connectors and ports on the back of the Sun Server X4-2 and the cables and devices that you would typically connect to them.
  • Page 90 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 X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...

  • Page 91: Ethernet Ports

    Cable Port or Expansion Slot Description Ethernet ports (NET 3, NET 2, NET 1, NET The four 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports enable you to connect the system to the network. See “Ethernet Ports” on page 77 more information. Note - Ethernet ports NET 2 and NET 3 are nonfunctional in single-processor systems.

  • Page 92: Attaching Data Cables To The Server

    For a remote Ethernet connection – Connect an Ethernet cable between the ■ server network management port (NET MGT) and the network to which future connections to the SP and host will be made. Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...

  • Page 93: Connecting Power Cords To The Server

    If using Oracle ILOM, configure the system for the first time through the SER MGT port. After initial configuration, you can set up communication between the SP and host through the remote Ethernet interface. 3. For network access, connect an Ethernet cable between the server NET ports (NET3-0) and the network to which the server will communicate.
  • Page 94 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 X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...

  • Page 95: Connecting To Oracle Ilom

    Connecting to Oracle ILOM Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) is embedded on firmware in the Sun Server X4-2. 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 96: Oracle Ilom Hardware And Interfaces

    Network Defaults The Sun Server X4-2 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 97: 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 98: 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 X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...

  • Page 99: Determining The Ip Address Of The Server Sp

    “Determining the IP Address of the Server SP” on page 85 ■ “Log In to Oracle ILOM Remotely Using the Web Interface” on page 85 ■ “Log In to Oracle ILOM Remotely Using the CLI” on page 87 ■ “View or Modify an SP IPv4 Address” on page 88 ■...
  • Page 100 Administrator account (root) after your initial login to Oracle ILOM. If this default Administrator account has since been changed, contact your system administrator for an Oracle ILOM user account with Administrator privileges. 4. Click Log In. The System Information > Summary page appears. Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...

  • Page 101: Log In To Oracle Ilom Remotely Using The Cli

    You are now logged in to the server 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/goto/ILOM/docs. Related Information “Logging In to Oracle ILOM Using a Local Serial Connection” on page 83 ■...

  • Page 102: View Or Modify An Sp Ipv4 Address

    “View or Modify an SP IPv6 Address” on page 90 ■ ▼ View or Modify an SP IPv4 Address To view or modify the IPv4 address currently assigned to the Oracle ILOM SP: Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...
  • Page 103 Note – You can also change network settings using the BIOS Setup Utility. For information about the BIOS Setup Utility, refer to the Oracle X4 Series Servers Administration Guide at http://www.oracle.com/goto/x86AdminDiag/docs. 1. Log in to Oracle ILOM using one of the following procedures: “Log In to Oracle ILOM Using a Local Serial Connection”...

  • Page 104: View Or Modify An Sp Ipv6 Address

    “View or Modify an SP IPv6 Address” on page 90 ■ ▼ View or Modify an SP IPv6 Address To view or modify the IPv6 address currently assigned to the Oracle ILOM SP: Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...
  • Page 105 Note – You can also change network settings using the BIOS Setup Utility. For information about the BIOS Setup Utility, refer to Oracle X4 Series Servers Administration Guide at http://www.oracle.com/goto/x86AdminDiag/docs. 1. Log in to Oracle ILOM using one of the following procedures: “Log In to Oracle ILOM Using a Local Serial Connection”...
  • Page 106 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 X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...

  • Page 107: Accessing The Host Console Through Oracle Ilom

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

  • Page 108: Set Mouse Mode

    (see “Set Mouse Mode” on page 94). The system must be connected to a network that has access to one of the Ethernet ■ management ports. Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...
  • Page 109 Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 1.5 or later is installed. For CD-ROM redirection, ■ 32-bit Java must be used. 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.
  • Page 110 Remote Physical Floppy Disk – Select Floppy to redirect the server to the ■ physical floppy drive attached to the remote system. Remote Physical CD/DVD – Select CD-ROM to redirect the server to the ■ CD/DVD drive attached to the remote system. Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...

  • Page 111: Access Serial Host Console Using The Oracle Ilom Cli

    Remote CD/DVD Image – Select CD-ROM Image to redirect the server to the ■ ISO image file located on the remote system. 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.

  • Page 112: 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 back panel. Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...
  • Page 113 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 114 5. Reset the account password or re-create the root account. For more information, refer to "Configuring Local User Accounts" in the Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) 3.1 Configuration and Maintenance Guide at http://www.oracle.com/goto/ILOM/docs. Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...

  • Page 115: Setting Up Software And Firmware Using Oracle System Assistant

    Setting Up Software and Firmware Using Oracle System Assistant Oracle System Assistant is the preferred application for setting up your system software and firmware. Oracle System Assistant is an embedded, task-based server provisioning tool that enables you to perform initial server setup and maintenance for some Oracle x86 servers.

  • Page 116: Accessing Oracle System Assistant

    3. Press the Power button on the front panel of the server to power on the server to full power. The server boots, and power-on self-test (POST) and boot messages appear on the monitor. Stay with the server. You need to interrupt the boot process. Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...
  • Page 117 Note – The next events occur very quickly; therefore, focused attention is needed for the following steps. Watch carefully for these messages as they appear on the screen for a brief time. The BIOS screen appears. 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.

  • Page 118: Launch Oracle System Assistant Using The Oracle Ilom Web Interface

    4. To run the Oracle ILOM Remote Console, click Yes The server powers on, the Oracle System Assistant application is started, and the System Overview screen appears. Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...

  • Page 119: Setting Up Software And Firmware Using Oracle System Assistant

    Setting Up Software and Firmware Using Oracle System Assistant Use Oracle System Assistant to simplify the setup and configuration of the server. For detailed information about using Oracle System Assistant, refer to the Oracle X4 Series Servers Administration Guide at http://www.oracle.com/goto/x86AdminDiag/docs.

  • Page 120: Setting Up An Operating System And Drivers

    Oracle Solaris Oracle System Assistant or the installation guide for the OS OS, Linux OS, • Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide for Oracle Solaris Oracle VM, or Operating System, “Installing the Oracle Solaris Operating Windows OS System” on page 23 •...
  • Page 121 Any supported Oracle System Assistant or the installation guide for the OS drivers • Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide for Linux Operating Systems, “Installing a Linux Operating System” on page 21 • Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide for Oracle VM, “Installing Oracle VM”...
  • Page 122 Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...

  • Page 123: Configuring Server Drives For Os Installation

    Host Bus Adapter (HBA) Documentation Collection at: ■ http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/documentation/oracle-storage -networking-190061.html RAID Configuration Tools The server supports these two host bus adapters (HBAs): Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe Internal HBA (SGX-SAS6-INT-Z) ■ Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe RAID Internal HBA (SGX-SAS6-R-INT-Z) ■...

  • Page 124: Raid Configuration Requirements

    Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS • UEFI • “Configure RAID in UEFI BIOS Boot Mode With Configuration PCIe Internal HBA the Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe Internal HBA” Utilities (SGX-SAS6-INT-Z) on page 131 • Legacy • “Configure RAID in Legacy BIOS Boot Mode...
  • Page 125 “Configuring RAID Using the BIOS RAID Configuration Utilities” on page 130. Option 3 – Your server has the Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe RAID Internal HBA ■ (SGX-SAS6-R-INT-Z) installed and you are going to do a fresh OS install, but you do not want to configure multiple storage drives into RAID volumes.

  • Page 126: Configuring Storage Drives Into Raid Volumes Using Oracle System Assistant

    See the following procedures: “Accessing Oracle System Assistant” on page 102 ■ “Configure RAID on Storage Drives Using a Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe Internal ■ HBA” on page 113 “Configure RAID on Storage Drives Using a Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe RAID ■...

  • Page 127: Configure Raid On Storage Drives Using A Sun Storage 6 Gb Sas Pcie Internal Hba

    ▼ Configure RAID on Storage Drives Using a Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe Internal HBA 1. Launch Oracle System Assistant. “Accessing Oracle System Assistant” on page 102. The Oracle System Assistant System Overview screen appears. 2. In the System Overview screen, verify that the BIOS Mode is set to the boot mode (UEFI or Legacy BIOS) that you plan to use when you install the operating system.
  • Page 128 4. In the HBA list box, select the SGX-SAS6-INT-Z HBA. This is the Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe Internal HBA. 5. In the Select RAID Level list box, select the desired RAID level. Oracle System Assistant only supports RAID-0, RAID-1, and RAID-10.
  • Page 129 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 130 After the volume is created, it is displayed in the Created Volumes table. Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...
  • Page 131 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 132 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 X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...
  • Page 133 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 134 Check the Set as Hot Spare box. Note – With the Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe Internal HBA, you can create a maximum of two hot spares. c. Click Save. The Disk Details dialog box closes. 11. If you want to delete a volume, select it and click the Delete Volume button.

  • Page 135: Configure Raid On Storage Drives Using A Sun Storage 6 Gb Sas Pcie Raid Internal Hba

    ▼ Configure RAID on Storage Drives Using a Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe RAID Internal HBA 1. Launch Oracle System Assistant. “Accessing Oracle System Assistant” on page 102. The Oracle System Assistant System Overview screen appears. 2. In the System Overview screen, verify that the BIOS Mode is set to the boot mode (UEFI or Legacy BIOS) that you plan to use when you install the operating system.
  • Page 136 4. In the HBA list box, select the SGX-SAS6-R-INT-Z HBA. This is the Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe RAID Internal HBA. 5. In the Select RAID Level list box, select the desired RAID level. Oracle System Assistant supports RAID-0, RAID-1, and RAID-10.
  • Page 137 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 138 After the volume is created, it is displayed in the Created Volumes table. Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...
  • Page 139 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 140 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 X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...
  • Page 141 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 142 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 X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...
  • Page 143 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.

  • Page 144: Configuring Raid Using The Bios Raid Configuration Utilities

    “Configuring RAID With the Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe Internal HBA” on ■ page 130 “Configuring RAID in UEFI BIOS Boot Mode With the Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe ■ RAID Internal HBA” on page 134 “Configuring RAID in Legacy BIOS Boot Mode With the Sun Storage 6 Gb PCIe ■...

  • Page 145: Configure Raid In Uefi Bios Boot Mode With The Sun Storage

    ▼ Configure RAID in UEFI BIOS 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 146: Configure Raid In Legacy Bios Boot Mode With The Sun Storage 6 Gb Sas Pcie Internal Hba

    For instructions on how to use the BIOS configuration utilities to configure RAID in UEFI BIOS 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 http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E19337-01/index.html.
  • Page 147 For instructions on how to use the BIOS configuration utilities to configure RAID in Legacy BIOS 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: http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E19337-01/index.html...

  • Page 148: Configuring Raid In Uefi Bios Boot Mode With The Sun Storage 6 Gb Sas Pcie Raid Internal Hba

    Legacy BIOS Boot Mode. For a list of operating systems and virtual machine software that support UEFI BIOS Boot Mode, see “UEFI BIOS Boot Mode” on page “Configure RAID in UEFI BIOS Boot Mode With the Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe ■ RAID Internal HBA” on page 134 ▼...
  • Page 149 4. Use the up and down arrow keys to navigate to the LSI MegaRAID Configuration Utility menu option, then press Enter. The LSI MegaRAID Configuration Utility menu appears. Configuring Server Drives for OS Installation...
  • Page 150 5. Use the Up and Down keys to select the Virtual Drive Management option, then press Enter. The Virtual Drive Management menu screen appears. Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...
  • Page 151 6. Use the Up and Down Arrow keys to select the Create Configuration option, then press Enter. The Create Configuration menu screen appears. Configuring Server Drives for OS Installation...
  • Page 152 7. Use the Up and Down arrow keys to select the Select RAID Level option, then press Enter. The Select RAID Level dialog box appears. Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...
  • Page 153 8. Use the Up and Down arrow keys to select the desired RAID level, then press Enter. The Create Configuration menu screen appears. Configuring Server Drives for OS Installation...
  • Page 154 9. Use the Up and Down arrow keys to select the Select Drives option, then press Enter. The Drive Selection screen appears. Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...
  • Page 155 10. In the Drive Selection screen, select the media type, the interface type, and the drives to be included in the RAID configuration, select the Apply Changes option, the press Enter. The RAID Configuration Confirmation screen appears. Configuring Server Drives for OS Installation...

  • Page 156: Configuring Raid In Legacy Bios Boot Mode With The Sun Storage 6 Gb Pcie Raid Internal Hba

    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 157: Create A Raid Volume In Legacy Bios Boot Mode Using The Bios Raid Configuration Utilities

    Note – If the server has the Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe Internal HBA (SGX-SAS6-INT-Z) installed, setting the RAID volume to bootable is not required. ▼ Create a RAID Volume in Legacy BIOS Boot Mode Using the BIOS RAID Configuration Utilities The BIOS RAID Configuration Utilities reside in the HBA firmware.
  • Page 158 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 159 3. In the Adapter Selection screen, click Start. The LSI MegaRAID BIOS Config Utility Virtual Configuration screen appears. Configuring Server Drives for OS Installation...
  • Page 160 4. Click Virtual Drives. The Virtual Drives screen appears. Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...
  • Page 161 5. Select the virtual drive that you want to make bootable. 6. Click Set Boot Drive, then click Go. For more information on performing this procedure, 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. Configuring Server Drives for OS Installation...
  • Page 162 Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...

  • Page 163: Configuring The Preinstalled Oracle Solaris 11.1 Operating System

    (OS) that is preinstalled on your server, if ordered. The preinstalled OS image contains all of the necessary drivers for your server. Note – For more up-to-date information about supported versions of the preinstalled Oracle Solaris operating system, refer to the Sun Server X4-2 Product Notes at: http://www.oracle.com/goto/X4-2/docs. Description...

  • Page 164: Preinstalled Oracle Solaris 11.1 Image Bios Boot Mode Restriction

    Oracle Solaris operating system on your server. If for any reason you want to install a fresh or newer version of the Oracle Solaris operating system or a different operating system such as Linux, Oracle VM, Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...

  • Page 165: Oracle Solaris 11.1 Configuration Worksheet

    Windows, or VMware ESXi, you can do so, provided it is a supported version. For a list of supported operating systems, refer to the Sun Server X4-2 Product Notes at: http://www.oracle.com/goto/X4-2/docs. For installation instructions for supported operating systems, refer to the following:...
  • Page 166 Choose a host name for the system. Kerberos Do you want to configure Kerberos security • Yes on this machine? • No* If yes, gather this information: Default realm: Administration server: First KDC: (Optional) Additional KDCs: Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...
  • Page 167 Worksheet for Oracle Solaris Operating System Configuration (Continued) TABLE: Your Answers: Information for Installation Description or Example Defaults (*) Name service Name service If applicable, which name service should • NIS+ this system use? • NIS • DNS • LDAP •...
  • Page 168 Root password Choose a root password for the system. Related Information “Configure the Preinstalled Oracle Solaris 11.1 Operating System” on page 155 ■ “Oracle Solaris 11.1 Operating System Documentation” on page 157 ■ Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...

  • Page 169: Configure The Preinstalled Oracle Solaris 11.1 Operating System

    ▼ Configure the Preinstalled Oracle Solaris 11.1 Operating System After you have completed the configuration worksheet, use the following procedure to configure the preinstalled Oracle Solaris 11.1 operating system. 1. If you are not already logged in to Oracle ILOM, log in either locally from a serial connection, or remotely from an Ethernet connection.
  • Page 170 6. When installation is complete, end your console sessions using one of the following methods: From the Oracle ILOM web interface, close the Remote Console window, and ■ then log out of Oracle ILOM. Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...

  • Page 171: Oracle Solaris 11.1 Operating System Documentation

    Solaris 11.1 Software Packages. For patch and other late-breaking information about Oracle Solaris 11.1 that apply specifically to the server, refer to the Sun Server X4-2 Product Notes at: http://www.oracle.com/goto/X4-2/docs For patches and instructions for Oracle Solaris 11.1, go to the My Oracle Support web site at the following location and navigate to the appropriate page: http://support.oracle.com...
  • Page 172 Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...

  • Page 173: 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 X4-2 Product Notes at http://www.oracle.com/goto/X4-2/docs. Description...

  • Page 174: Preinstalled Oracle Linux Image Bios Boot Mode Restriction

    Choose an interface on the server (eth#) that will be connected to your network. (Once Linux is up and running, the ifconfig -a command can be used to help identify server network ports.) Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...

  • Page 175: Configure The Preinstalled Oracle Linux 6.X Operating System

    Worksheet for Oracle Linux Operating System Configuration (Continued) TABLE: Required Installation Information Description Your Answers Network configuration (if you are Supply the IP address for the server. not using DHCP) Example: 172.16.9.1 If the server is part of a subnet, supply the netmask of the subnet.
  • Page 176 When prompted, type y to confirm: Are you sure you want to start /HOST/console (y/n)? y Serial console started. The server begins the host boot process. After the server boots, the GRUB menu appears. Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...
  • Page 177 4. To pause at the GRUB menu, press a key other than Enter; otherwise, in five seconds the highlighted installation option will be used. 5. From the GRUB menu, use the up and down arrow keys to select an installation option, then press Enter.

  • Page 178: Registering Oracle Linux And Activating Automatic Update

    For instructions, go to: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/articles/servers-storage-admin /yum-repo-setup-1659167.html Oracle Linux 6.x Operating System Documentation Oracle Linux 6 operating system documentation is available from the Oracle documentation web site at: http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E37670_01/index.html Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...

  • Page 179: Configuring The Preinstalled Oracle Vm 3.2 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 X4-2 Product Notes at: http://www.oracle.com/goto/X4-2/docs. Description...

  • Page 180: Preinstalled Oracle Vm Image Bios Boot Mode Restriction

    VM Installation and Upgrade Guide. The Oracle VM documentation is available at: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/documentation/vm-096300.html Oracle VM Server Configuration Worksheet Before you begin configuring the preinstalled Oracle VM Server, use the worksheet in this section to gather the information you will need. Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...

  • Page 181: Configure The Preinstalled Oracle Vm Server

    Worksheet for Oracle VM Server Configuration TABLE: Information for Configuration Description or Example Your Answers Oracle VM Root Choose a root password; there are no Server restrictions on the characters or passwords length. Oracle VM Choose an Oracle VM agent agent password;...
  • Page 182 From the Oracle ILOM CLI, type: ■ -> start /HOST/console When prompted, type y to confirm: Are you sure you want to start /HOST/console (y/n)? y Serial console started. After the server boots, the GRUB menu appears. Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...
  • Page 183 4. To pause at the GRUB menu, press a key other than Enter; otherwise, in five seconds the highlighted installation option will be used. 5. From the GRUB menu, use the up and down arrow keys to select the display option, then press Enter.
  • Page 184 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 X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...

  • Page 185: Updating Oracle Vm Software

    This completes the configuration of the preinstalled Oracle VM Server. Related Information “Connecting to Oracle ILOM” on page 81 ■ “Oracle VM Documentation” on page 172 ■ Updating Oracle VM Software If you use the Oracle VM Server software that is preinstalled on your system, you must ensure that it is compatible with the version of Oracle VM Manager that you use to manage your Oracle VM infrastructure.

  • Page 186: Oracle Vm Documentation

    Oracle VM Documentation For complete information about using Oracle VM, see the Oracle VM documentation available at: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/documentation/vm-096300.html Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...

  • Page 187: Controlling System Power

    Controlling System Power This section describes how to power the server off and on. Description Links Power off the server if an error occurs. “Powering Off the Server for Orderly Shutdown” on page 173 “Powering Off the Server for Immediate Shutdown”...

  • Page 188: Use The Power Button For Orderly Shutdown

    “Use the Power Button for Orderly Shutdown” on page 174 ■ “Use the Oracle ILOM Web Interface for Orderly Shutdown” on page 175 ■ “Use the Power Button for Immediate Shutdown” on page 176 ■ Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...

  • Page 189: Use The Oracle Ilom Web Interface For Orderly Shutdown

    ▼ Use the Oracle ILOM Web Interface for Orderly Shutdown 1. Log in to the Oracle ILOM web interface using an Administrator account. The Oracle ILOM web interface System Information > Summary page appears. 2. In the left pane, click Host Management > Power Control, and select Graceful Shutdown and Power Off from the Select Action list box.

  • Page 190: Use The Power Button For Immediate Shutdown

    The server powers down completely. Related Information “Use the Power Button for Immediate Shutdown” on page 176 ■ “Use the Oracle ILOM Web Interface for Immediate Shutdown” on page 177 ■ Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...

  • Page 191: Use The Oracle Ilom Web Interface For Immediate Shutdown

    ▼ Use the Oracle ILOM Web Interface for Immediate Shutdown 1. Log in to the Oracle ILOM web interface using an Administrator account. 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 Immediate Power Off.

  • Page 192: Use The Oracle Ilom Web Interface To Reset The Server

    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. Related Information “Use the Oracle ILOM CLI to Reset the Server” on page 177 ■ Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...

  • Page 193: Troubleshooting Installation Issues

    Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) 3.1 Documentation Library at: ■ http://www.oracle.com/goto/ILOM/docs 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 X4-2 Service Manual, “Troubleshooting the Server” on page...
  • Page 194 • Verify that the mouse and keyboard cables are connected to the does not respond to on-board USB 2.0 connectors on the server. actions. • Verify that the server is powered on and the front Power/OK LED is illuminated. Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...

  • Page 195: Technical Support Information Worksheet

    “Installation Procedure Overview” on page 2 ■ “About Server Features and Components” on page 19 ■ Sun Server X4-2 Service Manual, “Troubleshooting the Server” on page 21 ■ Technical Support Information Worksheet If the troubleshooting information fails to solve your problem, use the following table to collect information that you might need to communicate to the Oracle Service personnel.

  • Page 196: Locating The System Serial Number

    Server name (system host name) Network or Internet domain name Proxy server configuration Related Information Sun Server X4-2 Service Manual, “About System Components” on page 16 ■ Oracle x86 Servers Diagnostics, Applications, and Utilities Guide For Servers with ■ Oracle ILOM 3.1 at: http://www.oracle.com/goto/x86AdminDiag/docs...

  • Page 197: Site Planning Checklists

    Site Planning Checklists This section provides reference checklists for site preparation. The following topics are covered. “Preparation Checklists” on page 183 ■ Preparation Checklists Complete the checklists in this section to ensure the site is prepared for the server. “Access Route and Data Center Checklist” on page 183 ■...
  • Page 198 Is the floor to ceiling height a minimum of 2914 mm or 2.9 m (9.6 feet)? Is the depth of the raised floor a minimum of 460 mm (18 inches)? Related Information “Rack Requirements” on page 40 ■ Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...

  • Page 199: Data Center Environment Checklist

    Data Center Environment Checklist Complete the following checklist to ensure that the data center environment requirements are met for the server. Data Center Environment Checklist TABLE: Data Center Environment Considerations Comment Does the computer room air handling meet temperature and humidity requirements? Does the installation floor layout satisfy the ventilation requirements? Will the equipment be positioned so that the...

  • Page 200: Rackmount Checklist

    Use kilowatt (kW)/kilovolt (kVA) to express power load. Related Information “Electrical Power Requirements” on page 8 ■ Rackmount Checklist Complete the following checklist prior to installing the server into a rack or cabinet. Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...
  • Page 201 Rackmount Checklist TABLE: Rackmount Considerations Comment Is the distance between the front and rear mounting planes between the minimum or 610 mm and the maximum 915 mm (24 inches to 36 inches)? Is the clearance depth in the front of the front mounting plane (distance to the front cabinet door) at least 25.4 mm (1 inch)? Does the target rack meet the following...

  • Page 202: Safety Checklist

    Is antistatic flooring installed? Is the floor below the raised floor free of obstacles and blockage? Related Information “Electrical Power Requirements” on page 8 ■ Sun Server X4-2 Safety and Compliance Guide ■ Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...

  • Page 203: Auto Service Request Checklist

    Auto Service Request Checklist Complete the following checklist if you are planning to use Auto Service Request with the server. Auto Service Request Checklist TABLE: Auto Service Request Considerations Comment Do you have a My Oracle Support Online Account to register Auto Service Request? Do you have your Oracle Support Customer Support Identifier (CSI) number? Do you have the host name and IP address...
  • Page 204 Does the customer allow cardboard boxes and other packing material in the computer room? Is there a time constraint on dock access? If yes, then provide time constraints. Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...
  • Page 205 Logistics Checklist (Continued) TABLE: Logistics Checklist Considerations Comment Is tail lift required on delivery carrier to unload the equipment at the delivery dock? Will any of the following be required to place equipment in computer room? Stair walkers Lifters Ramps Steel plates Floor covers Does the delivery carrier require any special...
  • Page 206 Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...

  • Page 207: Index

    Index airflow requirements, 13 immediate shutdown, 175 installing server ESD precautions, 17 optional components, 18 cable management arm (CMA) troubleshooting, 179 installing on server, 52, 68 uninstalling, 64 installing server into a rack, 39 verifying operation, 73 installing server, tools required, 16 chassis, aligning mounting bracket with, 44 IPMI, 82 checked, 184...
  • Page 208 177 server, resetting power, 131, 133, 134, 144 shipping cartons contents, 16 shipping cartons, checking for damage, 16 site planning checklists Access Route and Data Center Room, 184 Auto Service Request, 189 Sun Server X4-2 Installation Guide • February 2014...

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