Sun Fire X2100 Server Getting Started Guide

This chapter provides information about the following topics:

• Section 1.1, Safety and Compliance Information
• Section 1.2, Planning the Installation Process
• Section 1.3, Package Contents Inventory
• Section 1.4, Installing the Server Into a Rack With Optional Slide-Rails
• Section 1.5, Cabling the Server
• Section 1.6, Powering On the Server
• Section 1.7, Powering Off the Server
• Section 1.8, Using Serial Console Redirection

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1.1 Safety and Compliance Information

Refer to the following document for safety information regarding the Sun Fire X2100 Server:

• Important Safety Information for Sun Hardware Systems, 816-7190 (hardcopy document included in the ship kit)
• Sun Fire X2100 Server Safety and Compliance Guide, 819-3723, available on the Sun Fire X2100 Server web site.

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1.2 Planning the Installation Process

Use the following flowchart as a process tool to help you install the Sun Fire X2100 Server.

FIGURE 1-1 Process for Setting Up the Sun Fire X2100 Server

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1.3 Package Contents Inventory

Carefully unpack all server components from the packing cartons. The following items are packaged with the Sun Fire X2100 Server:

• Sun Fire X2100 Server documentation:
• Sun Fire X2100 Server Setup Guide
• Sun Fire X2100 Server Release Notes
• Important Safety Information for Sun Hardware Systems
• Sun Binary Code License

• Sun Fire X2100 Server Supplemental CD (includes drivers and diagnostics software)
• (Optional) Rackmount kit

The country accessory kit (optional), which includes the power cable, keyboard, and mouse, is packaged separately from the other items.

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1.4 Installing the Server Into a Rack With Optional Slide-Rails

Perform the procedures in this section, in the order in which they are listed, to install your server into a four-post rack using the orderable slide-rail options These slide-rails are compatible with a wide range of equipment racks that meet the following standards:

• Four-post structure (mounting at both front and rear). Two-post racks are not compatible.
• Rack 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 610 mm and 915 mm (24 inches to 36 inches).
• Clearance depth (to front cabinet door) in front of front rack mounting plane at least 25.4 mm (1 inch).
• Clearance depth (to rear cabinet door) behind front rack mounting plane at least 800mm (31.5 inches), or 700 mm (27.5 inches), without cable management arm.
• Clearance width (between structural supports and cable troughs) between front and rear mounting planes at least 456 mm (18 inches).

Caution - Always load equipment into a rack from the bottom up so that the rack will not become top-heavy and tip over. Deploy your rack's anti-tilt bar to prevent the rack from tipping during equipment installation.

Caution - Ensure that the temperature in the rack does not exceed the server's maximum ambient rated temperatures. Consider the total airflow requirements of all equipment installed in the rack, to ensure that the equipment is operated within its specified temperature range.

1.4.1 Disassembling the Slide-Rails Before Installation

Use this procedure to remove the mounting brackets from the slide-rail assemblies.

1. Unpack the slide-rails.

2. Locate the slide-rail lock at the front of one of the slide-rail assemblies, as shown in FIGURE 1-2.

3. Squeeze and hold the tabs at the top and bottom of the lock while you pull the mounting bracket out of the slide-rail assembly, until it reaches the stop. See FIGURE 1-2.

4. Pull the mounting bracket release button toward the front of the mounting bracket, as shown in FIGURE 1-2, and simultaneously withdraw the mounting bracket from the slide-rail assembly.

5. Repeat for the remaining slide-rail assembly.

FIGURE 1-2 Disassembling the Slide-Rail Before Installation

1.4.2 Installing the Mounting Brackets Onto the Server

Use this procedure to install the mounting brackets onto the sides of the server.

1. Position a mounting bracket against the chassis so that the slide-rail lock is at the server front, and the three keyed openings on the mounting bracket are aligned with the three locating pins on the side of the chassis.

FIGURE 1-3 Aligning the Mounting Bracket With the Server Chassis

2. With the heads of the three chassis locating pins protruding though the three keyed 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. (See FIGURE 1-3.)

3. Verify that the rear locating pin has engaged the mounting-bracket clip. (See FIGURE 1-3.)

4. Repeat to install the remaining mounting bracket on the other side of the server.

1.4.3 Attaching the Slide-Rail Assemblies to the Rack

Use this procedure to install the slide-rail assemblies to the rack.

1. Position a slide-rail assembly in your rack so that the brackets at each end of the slide-rail assembly are on the outside of the front and rear rack posts. See FIGURE 1-4.

2. Attach the slide-rail assembly to the rack posts.

The method used to attach the slide-rails varies depending on the type of rack:

• If your rack has threaded mounting holes in the rack posts, first determine whether the threads are metric or standard, and then insert the correct mounting screws through the slide-rail brackets and into the threaded holes.
• If your rack does not have threaded mounting holes, insert the mounting screws through both the slide-rail brackets and rack posts, and then secure them with the caged nuts.

FIGURE 1-4 Slide-Rail Assembly Mounting to Rack Post

3. Repeat Step 1 and Step 2 for the remaining slide-rail assembly.

4. From the front of the rack, set the proper width of the rails with spacer. (See FIGURE 1-5.)

FIGURE 1-5 Setting the Rail Width

5. Tighten the screws on the brackets.

6. Remove the spacer and confirm that the rails are attached tightly to the rack.

7. Repeat Step 4 through Step 6 for rear of the rack.

8. If available, extend the anti-tip foot at the bottom of the rack. (See FIGURE 1-6.)

FIGURE 1-6 Extending the Anti-tip Foot

1.4.4 Installing the Server Into the Slide-Rail Assemblies

Use this procedure to install the server chassis, with mounting brackets, into the slide-rail assemblies that are mounted to the rack.

Caution - This procedure requires a minimum of two people because of the weight of the server. Attempting this procedure alone could result in equipment damage or personal injury.

1. Push the slide-rails into the slide-rail assemblies as far as possible.

2. Raise the server so that the rear ends of the mounting brackets are aligned with the slide-rail assemblies that are mounted in the equipment rack. See FIGURE 1-7.

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 12 inches, or 30 cm).

FIGURE 1-7 Inserting the Server With Mounting Brackets Into the Slide-Rails

4. Simultaneously pull and hold the slide-rail release buttons on each mounting bracket while you push the server into the rack. (See FIGURE 1-7.) Continue pushing until the slide-rail locks on the front of the mounting brackets engage the slide-rail assemblies.

You will hear an audible click.

Caution - Before continuing to the next procedure, verify that the server is securely mounted in the rack and that the slide-rail locks are engaged with the mounting brackets.

1.4.5 Installing the Cable Management Assembly

Use this procedure to install an optional cable management assembly (CMA).

1. Unpack the CMA parts.

2. Take the CMA to the back of the equipment rack and ensure that you have adequate room to work around the back of the server.

3. Locate the CMA rail extension and insert it into the left slide-rail until the extension locks into place with an audible click. (See FIGURE 1-8.)

The CMA rail extension might be taped to the CMA assembly.

FIGURE 1-8 Inserting the CMA Rail Extension Into the Back of the Left Slide-Rail

4. Verify that the CMA rail extension engages the slide-rail, as shown in FIGURE 1-9.

FIGURE 1-9 Detail of CMA Rail Extension Inserted Into the Left Slide-Rail

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5. Insert the CMA's mounting bracket connector into the right slide-rail until the connector locks into place with an audible click. (See FIGURE 1-10.)

FIGURE 1-10 Inserting the CMA Mounting Bracket Into the Back of the Right Slide-Rail

6. Insert the right CMA slide-rail connector into the right slide-rail assembly until the connector locks into place with an audible click. (See FIGURE 1-11.)

FIGURE 1-11 Inserting CMA Slide-Rail Connector Into Back of Right Slide-Rail Assembly

7. Insert the left CMA slide-rail connector into the left slide-rail assembly until the connector locks into place with an audible click. (See FIGURE 1-12.)

FIGURE 1-12 Inserting CMA Slide-Rail Connector Into Back of Left Slide-Rail Assembly

8. Position the cable hangers in the appropriate mounting holes in the CMA and snap them into place. (See FIGURE 1-13.)

For best results, place three hangers, evenly spaced, on the rear-facing side of the CMA, and three on the side facing the server.

FIGURE 1-13 Installing CMA Cable Hangers

1.4.6 Attaching and Routing Cables

Use this procedure to attach cables to your server and route them through the CMA.

1. Install cables to your server, as required.

Refer to Section 1.5, Cabling the Server for an illustration of the server back panel ports and a procedure for installing cables to your server.

2. Route the cables through the CMA cable hangers.

1.4.7 Verifying Operation of the Slide-Rails and CMA

Use this procedure to ensure that the slide-rails and CMA are operating correctly.

1. Slowly pull the server out of the rack until the slide-rails reach their stops.

2. Inspect the attached cables for any binding or kinks.

3. Verify that the CMA extends fully from the slide-rails.

4. Push the server back into the rack.

When the server is fully extended, you must release two sets of slide-rail stops to return the server to the rack:

a. The first set of stops are levers, located on the inside of each slide-rail, just behind the back panel of the server. These levers are labeled "PUSH." Push in both levers simultaneously and slide the server toward the rack.

The server travels approximately 15 inches (38 cm) and stops.

Verify that the cables and the CMA retract without binding before continuing.

b. The second set of stops are the slide-rail release buttons, located near the front of each mounting bracket. See FIGURE 1-7. Simultaneously push or pull both of the slide-rail release buttons and push the server completely into the rack until both slide-rail locks engage.

5. Adjust the cable hangers and CMA as required.

6. Continue with Section 1.5, Cabling the Server.

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1.5 Cabling the Server

Connect the server and external devices in this order (see FIGURE 1-14):

1. Connect the server power cord to a grounded electrical outlet.

2. If needed, connect the keyboard and mouse to the USB connectors on the front or back panel.

3. If needed, connect the monitor cable to the onboard video connector.

4. Connect a terminal to the serial port.

5. Connect Ethernet cables to the server's gigabit Ethernet connectors.

See Section 1.5.1, Interconnecting Servers for information on how to interconnect servers and connect them to a LAN.

6. Connect any additional external devices to the server's other connectors.

FIGURE 1-14FIGURE 1-14 depicts the back panel of the Sun Fire X2100 Server.

FIGURE 1-14 Back Panel

1.5.1 Interconnecting Servers

FIGURE 1-15 shows how to connect multiple servers using the platform Ethernet (LAN) connectors.

If the service processor is installed, only LAN-1 can be used for the network interface. LAN-2 must be used for remote server management if you have the optional service processor (SP) card installed.

FIGURE 1-15 Interconnecting Servers

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1.6 Powering On the Server

1. Ensure that a grounded AC power cord is connected to the AC power connector on the back of the server and into an AC power outlet. See FIGURE 1-14.

2. Press and release the server Power button on the front panel (See FIGURE 1-16).

FIGURE 1-16 Front Panel

3. After several seconds, verify that the power LED next to the Power button lights.

The power LED lights after the server begins the internal booting process. See FIGURE 1-16 for the location of the power LED.

4. (Optional) Press the Locate button on the front of the server to active the locate LEDs on the front and back of the server.

The locate LED will help you to locate the server in a rack configuration.

5. Continue with software setup tasks as described in Section , Software Installation or Section , Setting Up the Preinstalled Software.

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1.7 Powering Off the Server

1. Save your data and close any open applications.

2. Read all of the following power-off options before powering off the server:

• Power off the server by using the operating system shutdown command or menu option.

In most cases, this powers off the operating system then turns off the power to the server.

• If the server power does not shut off through the operating system command or this command is not available, press and release the power button (location shown in FIGURE 1-16).

This initiates an orderly shutdown of the operating system and powers off the server.

• If the server does not shut off, press and hold the power button for approximately 4 seconds. See FIGURE 1-16.

This shuts down the power to the server but does not initiate an orderly shutdown of the system. This method could result in data loss.

If the preceding options fail to power off the server, see the Troubleshooting section of the Sun Fire X2100 Server User Guide, 819-3721, for more options.

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1.8 Using Serial Console Redirection

1. To use serial console redirection with the Sun Fire X2100 Server, change the BIOS setting first, as follows:

a. Connect a local keyboard and monitor to the Sun Fire X2100 Server.

b. Reboot the server.

c. Press F2 when you see the Sun logo screen.

d. Select Advanced BIOS Features ->Console Redirect ->Enabled over COM1.

After the COM port is enabled, you can run an xterm window for console redirection if you are running a Solaris or Linux operating system.

Use the following key sequences for the function keys when using serial console redirection with BIOS version 1.7 or greater.

2. Connect a terminal to the serial port if it is not already connected.

3. Power on the terminal system.

4. If you want to redirect the video output to the onboard video display, do the following:

a. Open a terminal window on the console system and type the following:

eeprom console=text

/usr/dt/bin/dtconfig -e

b. Reboot the server.

c. Display output will be directed to the onboard video display.

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