Preface

The Sun Fire X2100 Server User Guide provides a detailed description of the hardware and software applications that support the Sun Fire X2100 Server. This book is intended for system administrators, network administrators, and service technicians who have an understanding of server hardware and software.

Before You Read This Book

Chapter 1

Contains an overview of the Sun Fire X2100 Server.

Chapter 2

Contains information about troubleshooting the server.

Chapter 3

Contains information about diagnostics.

Chapter 4

Contains information about removing and replacing components.

Appendix A

Contains information on system specifications.

Appendix B

Contains information on BIOS POST codes.

Appendix C

Contains information on using the optional M3290 service processor.

Appendix D

Contains information on setting up a PXE server to run the Supplemental CD.

Shell Prompts

Shell	Prompt
C shell	machine-name`%`
C shell superuser	machine-name`#`
Bourne shell and Korn shell	`$`
Bourne shell and Korn shell superuser	`#`

Typographic Conventions

Typeface`^[1]`	Meaning	Examples
`AaBbCc123`	The names of commands, files, and directories; on-screen computer output	Edit your`.login` file. Use `ls` `-a` to list all files. `% You have mail`.
`AaBbCc123`	What you type, when contrasted with on-screen computer output	`%` `su` `Password:`
AaBbCc123	Book titles, new words or terms, words to be emphasized. Replace command-line variables with real names or values.	Read Chapter 6 in the User's Guide. These are called class options. You must be superuser to do this. To delete a file, type `rm` filename.

Typeface^[1]

Meaning

Examples

AaBbCc123

The names of commands, files, and directories; on-screen computer output

Edit your.login file.

Use ls -a to list all files.

% You have mail.

AaBbCc123

What you type, when contrasted with on-screen computer output

% su

Password:

AaBbCc123

Book titles, new words or terms, words to be emphasized. Replace command-line variables with real names or values.

Read Chapter 6 in the User's Guide.

These are called class options.

You must be superuser to do this.

To delete a file, type rm filename.

Product Updates, Documentation, Support, Training, and Warranty URLs

Sun provides updates to documentation, drivers, firmware, and CD-ROM ISO images through the Sun web site. The web site also provides access to technical support and training services. Use the links below to access these Sun services.

Sun Function	URL
Documentation	`http://www.sun.com/documentation/`
Updates, including firmware, drivers, and CD-ROM ISO images	`http://www.sun.com/servers/entry/x2100/downloads.jsp`
Technical support	`http://www.sun.com/service/contacting`
Training	`http://www.sun.com/training/`
Solaris Operating System documentation	`http://docs.sun.com`
Warranty	`http://www.sun.com/service/support/ warranty/index.html`

Third-Party Web Sites

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http://www.sun.com/hwdocs/feedback

Please include the title and part number of your document with your feedback: Sun Fire X2100 Server User Guide, 819-3721-13.