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Using This Documentation

1.  Preparing to Install the Sun Fire X4170 M2 and X4270 M2 Servers

Tools and Equipment Needed

Server Installation Task Checklist

ESD Precautions

Opening the Box

Unpacking

Package Contents Inventory

Options

Server Description

Front Panel Features

Back Panel

Server Supported Components

Sun Fire X4170 M2 Server Supported Components

Sun Fire X4270 M2 Server Supported Components

Server Specifications

Physical Specifications

Electrical Specifications

Environmental Requirements

Managing Your Server

2.  Installing the Server Into a Rack With Slide-Rails

Before You Begin

Server Installation Process Overview

Rail Assemblies

Service Label

Rack Compatibility

Disassembling Slide-Rails

Disassemble Bolt-On Slide-Rails

Disassemble Tool-less Slide-Rails

Installing the Mounting Brackets Onto the Server

Install Mounting Brackets

Attaching the Slide-Rail Assemblies to the Rack

Attach Bolt-On Slide-Rail Assemblies

Attach Tool-less Slide-Rail Assemblies

Installing the Server Into the Slide-Rail Assemblies

Install Server Into the Slide-Rail Assemblies

Installing the Cable Management Arm on the Sun Fire X4170 M2 Server

Install Cable Management Arm

Installing the Cable Management Arm on the Sun Fire X4270 M2 Server

Install Cable Management Arm

Verifying Operation of the Slide-Rails and CMA

Verify Operation of Slide-Rails and CMA

3.  Attaching Cables and Power Cords

Back Panel Connectors

Attaching Cables to the Server

Cable the Server

Connecting Power Cords to the Server

Connect the Power Cords

4.  Connecting to Oracle ILOM and Applying Main Power to the Server

Connecting to Oracle ILOM

Network Defaults

Log In to Oracle ILOM Using a Serial Connection

Log In to Oracle ILOM Using an Ethernet Connection

Modify Network Settings

Test IPv4 or IPv6 Network Configuration

Exit Oracle ILOM

Applying Main Power to the Server

Apply Main Power to the Server

Power Off From Main Power

5.  Installing or Configuring an Operating System

Installing an Operating System

Configuring a Preinstalled Operating System

6.  Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System

Configuration Worksheet

Configuring Server RAID Drives

Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle Solaris 10 Operating System

Configure Oracle Solaris 10 OS

Oracle Solaris 10 Operating System User Information

Oracle Solaris 10 User Documentation

Using the Oracle Solaris Installation Program

Reinstalling the Oracle Solaris Operating System

Download the Solaris Operating System

7.  Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle VM Software

Configuration Worksheets

Oracle VM Server Configuration

Oracle VM Manager Configuration

Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle VM Software

Configure Oracle VM

Using Oracle VM

8.  If You Need Help

Setup Troubleshooting

Locate the Server Serial Number

Index

Server Installation Task Checklist

Installation Task Checklist   summarizes an ordered list of tasks that you must perform to properly install the server.

Table 1-1 Installation Task Checklist  

Step
Task Description
For Instructions, See:
1
Unpack the server and any optional components ordered for the server from the shipping containers.
2
If applicable, install optional server components prior to installing the server into the rack.
  • Sun Fire X4170 M2 Server Service Manual

  • Sun Fire X4270 M2 Server Service Manual
3
Install the server into a rack.
4
Connect cables and power cords to the server.
5
Connect to Oracle ILOM and apply main power to the server.
6
Get information about supported operating systems and available preinstalled operating systems.
Chapter 5, Installing or Configuring an Operating System
7
If applicable, configure the factory-installed Oracle Solaris Operating System image shipped on one of the storage drives.
Chapter 6, Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System
8
If applicable, configure the factory-installed Oracle VM image shipped on one of the storage drives.
9
If applicable, install one of the supported operating systems:

  • Oracle Linux

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)

  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES)

  • Oracle Solaris 10 Operating System

  • Oracle VM

  • VMware ESX/ESXi

  • Microsoft Windows Server 2008 or 2008 R2 Operating Systems
  • Sun Fire X4170 M2 and X4270 M2 Servers Installation Guide for Linux, Virtual Machine Software, and Oracle Solaris Operating Systems

  • Sun Fire X4170 M2 and X4270 M2 Servers Installation Guide for Windows Operating Systems
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