Preparing for Installation
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Read the background information in this chapter before you attempt the installation procedures in Chapter 2 and Chapter 3.
This chapter contains the following topics:
Server Types
There are three server types:
- The Sun Fire X4140 server is a 1U rackmount server that provides two CPU sockets and eight hard drives. FIGURE 1-1 shows the Sun Fire X4140 server.
FIGURE 1-1 Sun Fire X4140 Server
- The Sun Fire X4240 server is a 2U rackmount server that provides two CPU sockets and eight or sixteen hard drives. FIGURE 1-2 shows the Sun Fire X4240 server.
Image of the front the server
FIGURE 1-2 Sun Fire X4240 Server
- The Sun Fire X4440 server is a 2U rackmount server that supports two CPU sockets on the motherboard, plus an optional mezzanine board with two additional CPU sockets. It supports eight hard drives. FIGURE 1-3 shows the Sun Fire X4440 server.
Image of the front the server
FIGURE 1-3 Sun Fire X4440 Server
Disk Drive Locations
Sun Fire X4140, X4240, and X4440 servers are available in the following drive configurations.
- Sun Fire X4140 servers are available with eight drives.
- Sun Fire X4240, and X4440 servers are available with eight or sixteen drives.
Note - Hard disk drives or SSD drives may be installed.
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FIGURE 1-4 shows the drive locations and drive numbers.
FIGURE 1-4 Sun Fire X4140, X4240, and X4440 Servers Drive Locations
Tools and Equipment Needed
To install Sun Fire X4140, X4240, and X4440 servers, you must have the following tools:
- No. 2 Phillips screwdriver
- Electrostatic discharge (ESD) mat and antistatic grounding strap (required if you install optional components)
In addition, you must provide a system console device, such as one of the following:
- ASCII terminal
- Sun workstation
- Terminal server
Exterior Features
The following sections show the exterior features on the front and back of Sun Fire X4140, X4240, and X4440 servers. The exterior features include LEDs, ports, and hard drives.
Front Panel Features for the Sun Fire X4140 Server
FIGURE 1-5 Front Panel Features on the Sun Fire X4140 Server
Figure Legend
1
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Locator LED/Locator button: white
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9
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HDD 5
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2
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Service Required LED: amber
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10
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HDD 4
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3
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Power/OK LED: green
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11
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HDD 6
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4
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Power button
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12
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HDD 7
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5
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HDD 1
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13
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DVD drive
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6
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HDD 0
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14
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USB 2
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7
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HDD 3
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15
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USB 3
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8
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HDD 2
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16
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Fault LEDs: amber
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Top open
Power supply (PS) fail
Over temperature warning, fan fail
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Rear Panel Features for the Sun Fire X4140 Server
See FIGURE 1-6 and FIGURE 1-5 for the locations of the ports on the server.
FIGURE 1-6 Rear Panel Features on the Sun Fire X4140 Server
Figure Legend
1
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Power Supply 0 with LEDs:
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7
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Net Mgt port
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Power Supply OK: green
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8
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NET0
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Power Supply Fail: amber
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9
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NET1
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AC OK: green
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10
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NET2
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2
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Power Supply 1 with LEDs:
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11
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NET3
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Power Supply OK: green
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12
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USB port 0
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Power Supply Fail: amber
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13
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USB port 1
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AC OK: green
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14
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VGA video port
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3
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Locator LED Button
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15
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PS 0
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4
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Service Required LED
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16
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PS1
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5
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Power OK LED
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17
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PCIe 0
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6
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Ser Mgt port
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18
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PCIe 1
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Note - USB ports 2 and 3 are located on the front panel (FIGURE 1-5).
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Front Panel Features for the Sun Fire X4240 and X4440 Servers
FIGURE 1-7 shows the front panel features on the Sun Fire X4240 and X4440 servers.
Note - FIGURE 1-7 shows the eight drive model. The Sun Fire X4240 server is also available with sixteen drives. For drive locations and numbers, see FIGURE 1-4.
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FIGURE 1-7 Front Panel Features on the Sun Fire X4240, and X4440 Servers
Figure Legend
1
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Locator LED/Locator button: white
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5
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DVD drive
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2
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Service Required LED: amber
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6
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USB Port 2
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3
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Power/OK LED: green
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7
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USB Port 3
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4
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Power button
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Rear Panel Features for Sun Fire X4240, and X4440 Servers
FIGURE 1-8 shows the rear panel features on the Sun Fire X4240, and X4440 servers.
FIGURE 1-8 Rear Panel Features on the Sun Fire X4240, and X4440 Servers
Figure Legend
1
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Power Supply 0
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7
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Net Mgt port
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2
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Power Supply 1
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8
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NET0
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3
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Power Supply 0 Status LEDs
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9
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NET1
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Power Supply OK: green
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10
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NET2
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Power Supply Fail: amber
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11
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NET3
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AC OK: green
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12
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USB port 0
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4
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Power Supply 1 Status LEDs
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13
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USB port 1
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Power Supply OK: green
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14
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VGA video port
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Power Supply Fail: amber
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15
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PCIe 0
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AC OK: green
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16
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PCIe 3
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5
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System Status LEDs
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17
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PCIe 1
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Power: green
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18
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PCIe 4
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Service Required LED: amber
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19
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PCIe 2
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AC OK LED: green
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20
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PCIe 5
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6
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Ser Mgt port
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Note - USB ports 2 and 3 are located on the front panel (FIGURE 1-7).
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Image shows one lock on the mounting rail and four locks on the slide rail
Safety Precautions
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Caution - If your rack has an antitilt bar, deploy it before beginning an installation.
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Caution - The server weighs approximately 40 lb (18 kg). Two people are required to lift and mount the system into a rack enclosure when using the procedures in this chapter.
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Caution - When completing a two-person procedure, always communicate your intentions clearly before, during, and after each step to minimize confusion.
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ESD Precautions
Electronic equipment is susceptible to damage by static electricity. Use a grounded antistatic wriststrap, footstrap, or equivalent safety equipment to prevent electrostatic damage when you install or service the server.
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Caution - To protect electronic components from electrostatic damage, which can permanently disable the system or require repair by Sun service technicians, place components on an antistatic surface, such as an antistatic discharge mat, an antistatic bag, or a disposable antistatic mat. Wear an antistatic grounding strap connected to a metal surface on the chassis when you work on system components.
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Cabling Notes for Sun Fire X4140, X4240, and X4440 ServersMinimum Cable Connections
Sun Fire X4140, X4240, and X4440 servers must have:
- AC Power cables for the two system power supplies
- A serial management port (SER MGT port) for the SP
- A network management port (NET MGT port) for the SP
- At least one system on-board Ethernet network connection (NET port)
USB and VGA port connections are optional.
AC Power Cables
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Caution - Do not attach power cables to the power supplies until you have finished connecting the data cables, and have connected the server to a serial terminal or a terminal emulator (PC or workstation).
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The server goes into standby power mode and the ILOM service processor initializes as soon as the AC power cables are connected to the power source. System messages might be lost after 60 seconds if the server is not connected to a terminal, PC, or workstation.
Network Management Ports
There are two network management ports for use with the ILOM service processor.
- A serial management port (labeled SER MGT) uses an RJ-45 cable and is always available. This is the default connection to the service processor.
- A network management port (labeled NET MGT) is the optional connection to the service processor. This port is not available until you have configured network settings for the service processor (through the serial management port). See Chapter 5. The network management port uses an RJ-45 cable for a 10/100 BASE-T connection. This port does not support connections to Gigabit networks.
Ethernet Ports
Ethernet ports are labeled NET0, NET1, NET2, and NET3. The Ethernet interfaces operate at 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, and 1000 Mbps. Transfer rates for the Ethernet ports are listed in TABLE 1-1.
TABLE 1-1 Ethernet Connection Transfer Rates
Connection Type
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IEEE Terminology
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Transfer Rate
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Ethernet
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10BASE-T
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10 Mbps
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Fast Ethernet
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100BASE-TX
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100 Mbps
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Gigabit Ethernet
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1000BASE-T
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1000 Mbps
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Table compares transfer rates of Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit EthernetVGA Video Port
Use a 15-pin video cable to connect to a VGA video device.
USB Ports
USB ports support hot-plugging. You can connect and disconnect USB cables and peripheral devices while the OS is running, without affecting system operations.
- USB hot-plug operations are not supported when the system ok prompt is displayed or before the system has completed booting.
- You can connect up to 126 devices to each of the two USB controllers, for a total of 252 USB devices per system.
Opening the Box
Carefully open the shipping box.
Unpacking
Unpack all server components from the packing cartons.
Package Contents Inventory
The following items should be packaged with the Sun Fire X4140, X4240, and X4440 server:
- Sun Fire X4140, X4240, or X4440 server
- Accessory kit, including the following documentation and media:
- Welcome Letter
- Sun Fire X4140, X4240, and X4440 Servers Installation Guide (this document)
- Where to Find Sun Fire X4140, X4240, and X4440 Servers Documentation
- Important Safety Information for Sun Hardware Systems
- Additional license, safety, and registration documentation
- Tools and Drivers CD (includes drivers and additional software)
- DB9-RJ45 adapter (for serial system management port)
- Optional rackmount kit (bolt-on or toolless)
- Optional cable management kit
Optional Component Installation
Standard server components are installed at the factory. However, ordered options such as additional memory or PCI-e cards are shipped separately. If possible, install optional components before installing the server in a rack.
If you ordered any options that are not factory-installed, refer to the service manual for your server for installation instructions.
Note - The list of optional components can be updated without notice. See the web site for the most current list of components supported in the server.
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Power cables, keyboard, and mouse are packaged separately from the other items.
Installation Overview
To install a Sun Fire X4140, X4240, or X4440 server, perform these procedures in the following order.
1. Gather configuration information for your system. See your system administrator for specific details, including these parameters:
- Netmask
- IP address for the service processor
- Gateway IP address
2. Open the box. See Opening the Box.
3. Install any optional Sun components shipped with your system. If you have purchased other optional components such as additional memory, install them prior to mounting the server in a rack. See Optional Component Installation.
4. Mount the server into a rack or cabinet. See Chapter 2 for details.
Note - In the rest of this manual, the term rack means either an open rack or a closed cabinet.
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5. Connect server cables. See Connecting Cables to the Sun Fire X4140 Server or Connecting Cables to Sun Fire X4240 and X4440 Servers for details.
6. Configure the service processor as described in Chapter 5.
The service processor becomes operational when AC power is connected to the server. This mode, where the service processor is operational but the server is not powered-on, is called standby power mode.
7. Power on the server. See Chapter 6.
Note - Chapter 6 describes how to power the server on and off. However, if you have not yet installed and configured your operating system, do not power on your server until you are instructed to do so by the operating system installation instructions.
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8. Prepare the operating system. Do one of the following:
- If you are going to use the preconfigured Solaris OS, see Chapter 3.
- If you are going to install another operating systemsuch as Linux, VMware or a customized version of the Solaris operating system, refer to the Sun Fire X4140, X4240, and X4440 Servers Operating System Installation Guide.
- If you are going to install the Windows operating system, refer to the Sun Fire X4140, X4240, and X4440 Servers Windows Operating System Installation Guide.
Sun Fire X4140, X4240 and X4440 Servers Installation Guide
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