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Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Installation Guide

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Contents

Preface

1. Preparing to Install the Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers

Tools and Equipment Needed

Server Installation Task Checklist

Opening the Box

Unpacking

Package Contents Inventory

Options

ESD Precautions

Server Description

Front Panel Features

Back Panel

Server Supported Components

Sun Fire X4170 Server Supported Components and Capabilities

Sun Fire X4270 and X4275 Servers Supported Components

Server Specifications

Physical Specifications

Electrical Specifications

Environmental Requirements

2. Installing Server Options

Planning the Installation of Options

Before You Begin

Avoid Electrostatic Discharge

Run Server Diagnostics

About Server Component Filler Panels

Filler Panel Purpose

Filler Panel Removal and Installation

Performing Electrostatic Discharge and Antistatic Prevention Measures

Electrostatic Discharge Safety Measures

Using an Antistatic Wrist Strap

Using an Antistatic Mat

ESD Handling Procedure

Preparing the Server to Install Options

procedure iconsmall spacePrepare Server to Install Options

Removing the Server Top Cover

procedure iconsmall spaceRemove the Top Cover From the Sun Fire X4170 and X4270 Servers

procedure iconsmall spaceRemove the Top Cover From the Sun Fire X4275 Server

Installing Memory Modules (DIMMs)

DIMM and CPU Physical Layout

DIMM Population Rules

DIMM Rank Classification Labels

procedure iconsmall spaceInstall DIMMs

Installing a CPU

procedure iconsmall spaceInstall the CPU

Installing Hard Disk Drives

Server Hard Drive Locations

Server Hard Disk Drive Configuration Rules

Installing a Hard Disk Drive

procedure iconsmall spaceInstall the Hard Disk Drive

Installing a PCIe Card

PCIe Card Configuration Rules

procedure iconsmall spaceInstall a PCIe Card

Installing a Power Supply

procedure iconsmall spaceInstall a Power Supply

Installing the Server Top Cover

procedure iconsmall spaceInstall the Server Top Cover

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

Before You Begin

Server Installation Process Overview

Rail Assemblies

Service Label

Checking Rack Compatibility

Disassembling Slide-Rails

procedure iconsmall spaceDisassemble Bolt-On Slide-Rails

procedure iconsmall spaceDisassemble Tool-less Slide-Rails

Installing the Mounting Brackets Onto the Server

procedure iconsmall spaceInstall Mounting Brackets

Attaching the Slide-Rail Assemblies to the Rack

procedure iconsmall spaceAttach Bolt-On Slide-Rail Assemblies

procedure iconsmall spaceAttach Tool-less Slide-Rail Assemblies

Installing the Server Into the Slide-Rail Assemblies

procedure iconsmall spaceInstall Server Into the Slide-Rail Assemblies

Installing the Cable Management Arm

procedure iconsmall spaceInstall Cable Management Arm

Verifying Operation of the Slide-Rails and CMA

procedure iconsmall spaceVerify Operation of Slide-Rails and CMA

4. Setting Up the Server

Connecting the Cables

Connector Locations

procedure iconsmall spaceCable the Server

Connecting to the ILOM Service Processor for the First Time

About ILOM SP IP Addresses

About ILOM SP Interfaces

Determining the ILOM SP IP Address

procedure iconsmall spaceUse the BIOS Setup Utility to View the Assigned ILOM SP IP Address

procedure iconsmall spaceUse a Serial Connection to View the Assigned ILOM SP IP Address

Changing the ILOM SP IP Address

procedure iconsmall spaceUse the BIOS Setup Utility to Change the ILOM SP IP Address

procedure iconsmall spaceUse the Serial Connection to Change the ILOM SP IP Address

Example 1

Example 2

procedure iconsmall spaceUse a Web Browser to Change the ILOM SP IP Address

Applying Main Power to the Server for the First Time

procedure iconsmall spaceApply Main Power to the Server

5. Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System

Before You Begin

Installation Worksheet

Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System

procedure iconsmall spaceConfigure the Preinstalled Solaris 10 OS

procedure iconsmall spaceRedirect the Console Output to the Video Port (Optional)

Configuring Server RAID Drives

RAID Drive Overview

RAID Drive Options

Mirroring the Preinstalled Solaris OS With LSI RAID

procedure iconsmall spaceCreate a Mirror Image of the Preinstalled Solaris OS

Mirroring the Preinstalled Solaris OS With Sun StorageTek HBA Card

procedure iconsmall spaceCreate a Mirror Image of the Preinstalled Solaris OS

Solaris 10 Operating System User Information

Solaris 10 User Documentation

Solaris 10 OS Training

Using the Solaris Installation Program

Sun Java Enterprise System

Sun Studio 11

Reinstalling the Solaris Operating System

Download Solaris Operating System

6. Configuring the Preinstalled OpenSolaris Operating System

Before You Begin

Installation Worksheet

Configuring the Preinstalled OpenSolaris Operating System

procedure iconsmall spaceAccessing the System Over the Network

procedure iconsmall spaceAccessing the System Locally

procedure iconsmall spaceConfigure the Preinstalled OpenSolaris Operating System

procedure iconsmall space(Optional) Redirect the Console Output to the Video Port

procedure iconsmall space(Optional) Modify the GRUB Menu to Auto Boot

Getting Started on OpenSolaris

Configuring Server RAID Drives

RAID Drive Overview

RAID Drive Options

Mirroring the Preinstalled OpenSolaris OS With LSI RAID

procedure iconsmall spaceCreate a Mirror Image of the Preinstalled OpenSolaris OS With LSI RAID

Mirroring the Preinstalled OpenSolaris OS With Sun StorageTek HBA Card

procedure iconsmall spaceCreate a Mirror Image of the Preinstalled OpenSolaris OS With Sun StorageTek

OpenSolaris Operating System User Information

Using the OpenSolaris Installation Program

Reinstalling the OpenSolaris Operating System

Download OpenSolaris Operating System

7. If You Need Help

Powering On and Off the Server

procedure iconsmall spacePower On the Main Power

procedure iconsmall spacePower Off from Main Power Mode

Setup Troubleshooting

Contacting Support

Index