Sun Firetrademark 6800/4810/4800/3800 Systems Getting Started

Accessing the Documentation Files

The full documentation set for Sun Fire 6800/4810/4800/3800 Systems is available on the documentation CD (doc CD)

1. Insert the doc CD into a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive

The above command applies to workstations with SCSI drives. If your workstation has an IDE drive, the device is /dev/dsk/c0t2d0s2.

2. Open the sunfire_6800_4810_4800_3800_docs directory to access the PDF files with Adobe® Acrobat Reader. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed, you can download it at no cost, at:
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html

List of Sun Fire 6800/4810/4800/3800 Systems Documentation

 

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System Planning and Site Preparation

 

 

Sun Fire 6800/4810/4800/3800 Systems Pre-Sales
  • Sun Fire 6800/4810/4800/3800 Systems Overview Manual
  • Sun Fire 6800/4810/4800/3800 Systems Site Planning Guide

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System Installation

Sun Fire 6800/4810/4800/3800 Systems Kit
  • Sun Fire 6800/4810/4800/3800 System Getting Started
  • Sun Fire 6800/4810/4800/3800 Systems Installation Guide
Sun Fire 6800/4810/4800/3800 Systems Doc CD
  • Sun Fire Cabinet Installation and Reference Manual
  • Sun Fire 4810/4800/3800 Systems Cabinet Mounting Guide
  • Sun Fire Midrange Systems Platform Administration Manual

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Administration

Sun Fire 6800/4810/4800/3800 Systems Doc CD
  • Sun Fire Midrange Systems Firmware 5.16.0 Release Notes
  • Sun Fire Midrange Systems Platform Administration Manual
  • Sun Fire Midrange System Controller Command Reference Manual
Additional Software Support Manuals
  • Sun Management Center User's Guide
  • Solaris System Administration Guide
  • Sun Fire Midrange Systems Dynamic Reconfiguration User Guide

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Repair and Troubleshooting

Sun Fire 6800/4810/4800/3800 Systems Doc CD
  • Sun Fire 6800/4810/4800/3800 Systems Service Manual
  • Sun Fire Midrange Systems Platform Administration Manual
Additional Software Support Manuals
  • Sun Management Center User's Guide
  • Solaris System Administration Guide

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Globalization

Sun Fire 6800/4810/4800/3800 Systems Kit
  • French, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese versions of the Sun Fire 6800/4810/4800/3800 System Task Map and Sun Fire 6800/4810/4800/3800 System Installation Guide
Sun Fire 6800/4810/4800/3800 Systems Doc CD
  • Other localized manuals are on the doc CD

Installation Task Map for Standalone Sun Fire 6800/4810/4800/3800 Systems

 

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Step 1

 

  • Verify power, air conditioning, and floor area requirements -- Refer to the Sun Fire 6800/4810/4800/3800 Site Planning Guide.

Step 2

  • Set up the system and connect the power cables -- Refer to the Sun Fire 6800/4810/4800/3800 Systems Installation Guide.

Step 3

  • Connect an administrative console to access the system controller -- Refer to the Sun Fire 6800/4810/4800/3800 Systems Installation Guide.

Step 4

  • Power on the system -- Refer to the Sun Fire 6800/4810/4800/3800 Systems Installation Guide.

Step 5

  • Allow the system to run through POST and ensure there are no errors, then power off the system.

Step 6

  • Install options and storage devices -- Refer to the documentation that came with the option or storage devices for details.

Step 7

  • Power on the system -- Refer to the Sun Fire 6800/4810/4800/3800 Systems Installation Guide.

Step 8

  • Configure the system -- Refer to the system administration manual for your product.
  • Create additional domains (if needed) -- Refer to the system administration manual for your product.

Step 9

 

  • Install the Solaris operating system on each domain -- Refer to the Solaris (SPARC Platform Edition) Installation Guide.
  • Boot the Solaris operating system on each domain -- Refer to the system administration manual for your product.

Installation Task Map for Sun Fire 4810/4800/3800 Systems in a Sun Fire Cabinet

 

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Step 1

 

  • Verify power, air conditioning, and floor area requirements -- Refer to the Sun Fire 6800/4810/4800/3800 Site Planning Guide.

Step 2

  • Set up the Sun Fire cabinet and connect the power cables -- Refer to the Sun Fire Cabinet Installation and Reference Manual.

Step 3

  • Connect an administrative console to access the system controller -- Refer to the Sun Fire 6800/4810/4800/3800 Systems Installation Guide.

Step 4

  • Power on the Sun Fire cabinet -- Refer to the Sun Fire Cabinet Installation and Reference Manual.
  • Power on the system -- Refer to the Sun Fire 6800/4810/4800/3800 Systems Installation Guide.

Step 5

  • Allow the system to run through POST and ensure there are no errors, then power off the system and the Sun Fire cabinet.

Step 6

  • Install options and storage devices -- Refer to the documentation that came with the option or storage device for details.

Step 7

  • Power on the Sun Fire cabinet -- Refer to the Sun Fire Cabinet Installation and Reference Manual.
  • Power on the system -- Refer to the Sun Fire 6800/4810/4800/3800 Systems Installation Guide.

Step 8

  • Configure the system -- Refer to the system administration manual for your product.
  • Create additional domains (if needed) -- Refer to the system administration manual for your product.

Step 9

  • Install the Solaris operating system on each domain -- Refer to the Solaris (SPARC Platform Edition) Installation Guide.
  • Boot the Solaris operating system on each domain -- Refer to the system administration manual for your product.

Installation Task Map for Rackmounting a Sun Fire System in a Sun Fire Cabinet

 

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Step 1

 

  • Verify power, air conditioning, and floor area requirements -- Refer to the Sun Fire Cabinet Installation and Reference Manual.

Step 2

  • Set up the Sun Fire cabinet -- Refer to the Sun Fire Cabinet Installation and Reference Manual.

Step 3

  • Mount the system into the Sun Fire cabinet and connect power cables -- Refer to the Sun Fire 4810/4800/3800 Systems Installation Guide.

Step 4

  • Connect an administrative console to access the system controller -- Refer to the Sun Fire 6800/4810/4800/3800 Systems Installation Guide.

Step 5

  • Power on the Sun Fire cabinet -- Refer to the Sun Fire Cabinet Installation and Reference Manual.
  • Power on the systems -- Refer to the Sun Fire 6800/4810/4800/3800 Systems Installation Guide.

Step 6

  • Allow the system to run through POST and make sure there are no errors.

Step 7

  • Power off the system -- Refer to the Sun Fire 6800/4810/4800/3800 Systems Installation Guide.
  • Power off the Sun Fire cabinet -- Refer to the Sun Fire Cabinet Installation and Reference Manual.

Step 8

  • Install options and storage devices-- Refer to the documentation that came with the option or storage device for details.

Step 9

  • Power on the Sun Fire cabinet -- Refer to the Sun Fire Cabinet Installation and Reference Manual.
  • Power on the system -- Refer to the Sun Fire 6800/4810/4800/3800 Systems Installation Guide.

Step 10

  • Configure the system -- Refer to the system administration manual for your product.
  • Create additional domains (if needed) -- Refer to the system administration manual for your product.

Step 11

  • Install the Solaris operating system on each domain -- Refer to the Solaris (Sparc Platform Edition) Installation Guide.
  • Boot the Solaris operating system on each domain -- Refer to the system administration manual for your product.