Preface

This Sun Fire X4140, X4240, and X4440 Servers Operating System Installation Guide contains detailed procedures for bringing the server to a configurable, usable state. Operating system installation and initial software configuration are covered.

Product Updates

For product updates that you can download for your server, please visit the download web site:

1. Browse to http://www.sun.com/download/

2. Locate the Hardware Drivers section.

3. Click X64 Servers and Workstations.

4. Click the link for Sun Fire X4140, X4240, or X4440.

The site contains updates for firmware and drivers, as well as CD-ROM ISO images.

Using UNIX Commands

This document might not contain information about basic UNIX^® commands and procedures such as shutting down the system, booting the system, and configuring devices. Refer to the following for this information:

Software documentation that you received with your system

Solaris Operating System documentation at http://docs.sun.com

Third-Party Web Sites

Sun is not responsible for the availability of third-party web sites mentioned in this document. Sun does not endorse and is not responsible or liable for any content, advertising, products, or other materials that are available on or through such sites or resources. Sun will not be responsible or liable for any actual or alleged damage or loss caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services that are available on or through such sites or resources.

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.

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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.

Documentation, Support, and Training

The following table shows where to find documentation, support, and training.

TABLE P-1 Documentation, Support and Training

Sun Function	URL	Description
Sun Documentation	`http://docs.sun.com`	You can navigate to the Sun Fire X4140, X4240 and X4440 Servers document pages and then download PDF and view HTML documents.
Support	`http://www.sun.com/support/`	Obtain technical support and download patches.
Training	`http://www.sun.com/training/`	Learn about Sun courses.
Warranty	`http://www.sun.com/service/support/warranty/index.html`	Obtain specific details regarding your warranty.
Feedback	`http://www.sun.com/hwdocs/feedback/`	Submit your comments.

Sun Welcomes Your Comments

Sun is interested in improving its documentation and welcomes your comments and suggestions. You can submit your comments by going to:

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

Please include the title and part number of your document with your feedback:

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