Preparing for Installation

C H A P T E R 2

This chapter provides background information about the server installation procedures. Topics include:

Tools and Equipment Needed

Shipping Kit Inventory List

Optional Component Installation

ESD Precautions

Installation Overview

Safety Precautions

Server and Rack Installation Measurements

The Sun Netra T5220 server mounted in a 2-post rack with the 19-inch, 2 post mounting kit (X7901A-4) protrudes 193 millimeters (7.59 inches) beyond the front of the rack rail post.

For less protrusion in the front of the rack, the server can also be mounted using the rear portion of the rail, which reduces protrusion to 115 millimeters (4.52 inches) beyond the front of the rack rail post.

Tools and Equipment Needed

To install the system, you must have the following tools:

No. 2 Phillips screwdriver

ESD mat and grounding strap

In addition, you must provide a system console device, such as one of the following:

ASCII terminal

Workstation

Terminal server

Patch panel connected to a terminal server

Shipping Kit Inventory List

Standard components of the server are installed at the factory. However, if you ordered options such as a PCI card and monitor, these are shipped to you separately.

Note - Inspect the shipping cartons for evidence of physical damage. If a shipping carton appears damaged, request that the carrier’s agent be present when the carton is opened. Keep all contents and packing material for the agent’s inspection.

Verify that you have received all the parts of your server.

Server chassis

19-inch, 4-post hardmount rack rail kit

Note - The other rack rail kits described in Chapter 3 and Chapter 4 must be ordered separately from Sun.

Package of mounting screws and nuts in assorted sizes to fit various types of racks and cabinets

Miscellaneous hardware, cables, and connectors

Any optional components that were ordered with the server

Optional Component Installation

The standard components of the server are installed at the factory. However, if you ordered options such as additional memory or PCI cards, these will be shipped separately. If possible, install these components prior to installing the server in a rack.

If you ordered any options that are not factory-installed, see the Sun Netra T5220 Server Service Manual (820-3012) for installation instructions.

Note - The list of optional components can be updated without notice. See the product web pages for the most current list of components supported in the server.

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 (ESD) when you install or service the servers.

Caution - To protect electronic components from electrostatic damage, which can permanently disable the system or require repair by 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.

Installation Overview

This installation guide provides procedures that are to be performed in the following order.

1. Verify that you have received all of the components that ship with your server. See Shipping Kit Inventory List.

2. 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

3. Install any optional 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 3 for 4-post racks, or Chapter 4 for 2-post racks.

Note - In the rest of this manual, the term rack means either an open rack or a closed cabinet.

5. Connect the server to a serial terminal or a terminal emulator (PC or workstation) to display system messages. See Powering On the System for the First Time.

Tip - The serial terminal or a terminal emulator should be connected before you connect the power cables. As soon as power is connected to the system, the service processor immediately powers on and runs diagnostics. Diagnostic test failures will be printed on the serial terminal. For more information, refer to the Integrated Lights Out Management 2.0 (ILOM 2.0) Supplement for the Sun Netra T5220 Server.

6. Connect the data cables to the server, but do not connect the power cable yet. See Connecting the Server Cables.

7. Connect the power cable to the server and examine the display for any error messages. See Powering On the System for the First Time.

Caution - There is a potential for electric shock if the server and related equipment are not properly grounded.

Note - The service processor runs on the 3.3V standby voltage. As soon as AC power is connected to the system, the service processor immediately powers on, runs diagnostics, and initializes the ILOM firmware.

8. After the service processor boots, access the ILOM command-line interface (CLI) through the serial management port. See To Log In To the Service Processor Using the Serial Management Port.

9. Configure the service processor network addresses. See Configuring the Service Processor Network Management Port.

Note - The service processor network management port is not operational until you configure network settings for the service processor (through the service processor serial management port).

10. Commit the changes to the service processor network parameters. See Step 7 in To Power On the System for the First Time.

11. Power on the server from a keyboard using the ILOM software. See To Power On the System.

12. Configure the Solaris OS. See Booting the Solaris Operating System.

The Solaris OS is preinstalled on the servers. When you power on, you are automatically guided through the Solaris OS configuration procedure.

13. Install any required patches to the server.

Refer to the Sun Netra T5220 Server Product Notes for a list of required patches.

14. Load additional software from the Solaris media kit (optional).

The Solaris media kit (sold separately) includes several CDs containing software to help you operate, configure, and administer your server. Refer to the documentation provided with the media kit for a complete listing of included software and detailed installation instructions.

Safety Precautions

Caution - Deploy the antitilt bar on the equipment rack before beginning an installation.

Caution - The Sun Neta T5220 server weighs approximately 40 lb (18.14 kg). Two people are required to lift and mount this 2U server into a rack enclosure when using the procedures in this document.

Caution - When completing a two-person procedure, always communicate your intentions clearly before, during, and after each step to minimize confusion.