Preparing the Site for Installation
Reviewing Server Specifications
Understanding Server Features and Components
Identifying Chassis Components
Preparing for the Installation
Power Supply Voltage Information
Optional Component Installation
Stabilize the Rack for Installation
Mounting the Server Into a 4-Post Rack
Hardmounting the Server in a 19‐Inch, 4‐Post Rack
Mounting the Server Using the 19-Inch, 4-Post Sliding Rail Mount Rack Kit
Hardmounting the Server in a 600-mm, 4‐Post Rack
Mounting the Server Into a 2-Post Rack
Hardmounting the Server in a 23-Inch, 2‐Post Rack
Hardmounting the Server in a 19-Inch, 2‐Post Rack
Mounting the Server Using the 19-Inch, 2-Post Rack Sliding Rail Mount Kit
Rear Cable Connections and Ports
Assembling and Installing DC Power Cords
DC Power Source, Power Connection, and Chassis Ground Requirements
Overcurrent Protection Requirements
Assembling and Installing the DC Input Power Cables
Connect the DC Input Power Cords to the Server
Connect the Power Cords to the Server
Connecting to the ILOM SP for the First Time
Modifying the ILOM SP IP Address
Power On the Server for the First Time
Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris OS
Configure the Preinstalled Solaris OS
Solaris OS Configuration Parameters
Solaris OS Documentation and Training
(Optional) Redirect the Console Output to the Video Port
Configuring Server RAID Drives
Power Off the Server Gracefully
Power Off the Server For an Emergency
Technical Support Information Worksheet
Preparing to Install an Operating System
Console Display Options During Installation
Preinstalled Diagnostic Partition
RAID Support Using the LSI SAS3081E-R Card
Create a RAID for the LSI SAS3081E-R Controller Card
Installing the Solaris Operating System
Redirect Solaris Output to the Serial Port
Installing the Linux Operating System
Run the up2date Utility for the RHEL OS
Installing the Windows Operating System
Installing Windows Server for a RAID Configuration
Configuring Network Interfaces
Understanding Netra X4270 Server-Specific ILOM Features
Understanding and Configuring ILOM Sideband Management
Identifying and Clearing Server Faults
Controlling the Telco Alarm Port
Monitoring Hardware and Environmental Sensors
Locating Controls and Connectors
Locating Server and Component LEDs
Service Troubleshooting Task List
Understanding BIOS Booting and Set Up
Access the BIOS Setup Utility Menus
Enable or Disable Option ROM Settings
Understanding BIOS Setup Screens
Electrostatic Discharge Safety
Preparing the Server for Component Replacement
Opening and Closing the Front Bezel
Replacing the Optical Media Drive
Replacing the Media Bay Assembly
Replacing Motherboard Assembly Components
PCIe2 Riser Location and Differences
Secure PCIe2 Cards With Retainers
Secure PCIe2 Cards With the Low-Profile Retainer
PCI Mezzanine Auxiliary Power Connector
Replacing PCIe2 Cards in Slots 4 and 5
Remove PCIe2 Cards From Slots 4 and 5
Install PCIe2 Cards Into Slots 4 and 5
Replacing the SAS Controller HBA
Install the SAS Controller HBA
DIMM Considerations and Limitations
DIMM Rank Classification Labels
Identify and Remove Faulty DIMMs
Replacing the Flash Module Cable
Install the Flash Module Cable
Replacing the ESM Riser and ESM
Replacing the Motherboard Assembly
Remove the Motherboard Assembly
Install the Motherboard Assembly
Reset the BIOS Password and Clear the CMOS NVRAM
Replacing the Power Distribution Board
Reinstall the Server Chassis in the Rack
Reconnect Power and Data Cables
The PCI mezzanine secures the PCIe2 cards into place with green PCI card retainers and screws. The following figure shows the three PCIe2 card retainers that ship with the server.
The following figure shows examples of how to use these retainers with differently sized PCIe2 cards.
Figure 34 PCI Card Retainers

Figure Legend
1 Long retainer; mfg part number: 340747400038, 60mm long
2 Short, straight retainer; mfg part number: 340747400037, 18mm long (Note: This retainer fits the same cards as the short, curved retainer [4].)
3 Low-profile retainer; mfg part number: 340764100068, 48mm long
4 Short, curved retainer; mfg part number: 340747400039, 24mm long(Note: This retainer fits the same cards as the short, straight retainer [2].)
Figure 35 PCIe2 Card Retainer Examples

Figure Legend
1 Half-length, standard-height card secured with two short retainers
2 Low-profile card secured with one long retainer
3 Low-profile card secured with one low-profile retainer
4 Full-length, standard-height card secured with two short retainers and the retainer on the air duct