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Sun Bladetrademark X6270 Server Module Installation Guide

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Contents

Preface

1. Preparing to Install the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module

About Your Server Module Shipment

Server Module Specifications

Physical Specifications

Electrical Specifications

Environmental Requirements

Server Module Installation Task Checklist

Commonly Used Terms

2. Install Server Module Optional Components

Locations of Server Module Optional Components

Before You Begin

Tools and Supplies Needed

Removing or Installing Server Module Cover

procedure iconsmall spaceRemove Cover From Server

procedure iconsmall spaceInstall Cover on Server

Removing or Replacing Filler Panels

procedure iconsmall spaceRemove or Insert Filler Panels

Server Module Optional Components Installation Procedures

Adding Memory Modules

Memory Module Installation Considerations

DIMM and CPU Physical Layout

DIMM Population Rules

DIMM Rank Classification Labels

procedure iconsmall spaceInstall DIMMs

Adding a CPU Module

procedure iconsmall spaceInstall the CPU

Adding a CompactFlash Module

procedure iconsmall spaceInstall CompactFlash Module

Adding a RAID Expansion Module

procedure iconsmall spaceInstall REM Option 4620A or 4607A

procedure iconsmall spaceInstall Backup Battery for REM Option 4620A

Adding a Fabric Expansion Module

procedure iconsmall spaceInstall FEM

Adding a Hard Disk Drive or Solid State Drive

Internal System Software Designation for Drives

procedure iconsmall spaceAdd a Drive

3. Installing and Powering On the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module

Installing the Server Module Into the Chassis

Before You Begin

procedure iconsmall spaceInstall Server Module Into a Powered-On Chassis

Powering On the Server Module

procedure iconsmall spaceVerify Standby Power State on Server

procedure iconsmall spaceApply Main Power to Server SP and Host

procedure iconsmall spacePower Off the Server

procedure iconsmall spaceTroubleshoot Server Power States

Attaching Devices to the Server Using a Dongle Cable

procedure iconsmall spaceAttach Devices to Server Using the 3-Cable Dongle

4. Setting Up ILOM

IP Configuration Task Checklist

Logging In to ILOM

procedure iconsmall spaceLog In to ILOM Using a Serial Connection

procedure iconsmall spaceLog In to ILOM From an Ethernet Connection Using the CLI

Configuring an IP Address

Configuring a DHCP Network

procedure iconsmall spaceUse DHCP for SP Network Configuration

Configuring a Static Network

procedure iconsmall spaceAssign a Static IP Address to Server Module SP Using the CLI

5. Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System

Before You Begin

Installation Worksheet

Configure the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System

procedure iconsmall spaceConfigure the Preinstalled Solaris 10 OS

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

Configuring X6270 Server Module 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 With LSI RAID

Mirroring the Preinstalled Solaris OS with Sun StorageTek REM 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 spaceAccess the System Over the Network

procedure iconsmall spaceAccess the System Locally

procedure iconsmall spaceConfigure the Preinstalled OpenSolaris Operating System

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

Modify the GRUB Menu to Autoboot (Optional)

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 HBA Card

OpenSolaris Operating System User Information

Using the OpenSolaris Installation Program

Reinstalling the OpenSolaris Operating System

Download OpenSolaris Operating System

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