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Document Information

Preface

1.  Preparing to Install the Server

Tools and Equipment Needed

Server Installation Task Checklist

Opening the Box

Server Box Contents

Options

ESD Precautions

Server Description

Front Panel Features

Back Panel Features

Server Supported Components

Sun Fire X4470 Server Supported Components and Capabilities

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

Rack Compatibility

Disassembling Slide-Rails

Disassemble Slide-Rails

Installing the Mounting Brackets Onto the Server

Install Mounting Brackets

Attaching the Slide-Rail Assemblies to the Rack

Attach Slide-Rail Assemblies

Installing the Server Into the Slide-Rail Assemblies

Install Server Into the Slide-Rail Assemblies

Installing the Cable Management Arm

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 and Ports

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 the 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 Solaris 10 Operating System

Configure Solaris 10 OS

Solaris 10 Operating System User Information

Solaris 10 User Documentation

Using the Solaris Installation Program

Reinstalling the Solaris Operating System

Download the Solaris Operating System

Index

Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System

After you have completed the configuration worksheet, use the following procedure to configure the preinstalled Oracle Solaris Operating System.

Configure Solaris 10 OS

  1. If you are not already logged in to Oracle ILOM, log in either locally from a serial connection, or remotely from an Ethernet connection.

    See Log In to Oracle ILOM Using a Serial Connection or Log In to Oracle ILOM Using an Ethernet Connection.

  2. If main power has not yet been applied to the server, apply main power.

    See Apply Main Power to the Server.

  3. From the Oracle ILOM prompt, type the following command and answer the prompt:

    -> start /SP/console

    Are you sure you want to start /SP/console (y/n)? y

    Serial console started.

    The GRUB menu appears.

    From the GRUB menu (GRUB Menu Screen for Preinstalled Solaris), you can choose whether you want to continue to direct the display to the serial port, or whether you want to direct the display to a device connected to the video port.


    Figure 6-1 GRUB Menu Screen for Preinstalled Solaris

    Graphic showing GRUB menu screen for preinstalled Solaris.
  4. Use the up and down arrow keys to select the display option.
    • To display output to the serial port, choose the following option:

      Solaris 10 10/09 s10x_u8wos_u08a X86 - Serial Port (tty)

    • To display output to the video port, choose the following option:

      Solaris 10 10/09 s10x_u8wos_u08a X86 - Graphics Adapter

      If you choose to display output to the video port, you must connect a device to the VGA connector on the server and then complete the configuration from that device. See Chapter 3, Attaching Cables and Power Cords for information about attaching devices to the server.


    Note - By default, the system displays the output to the serial port. If you do not select an option on the GRUB menu, after 10 seconds, the GRUB menu is no longer available, and the system continues with the output directed to the serial port.


  5. Follow the Solaris 10 on-screen prompts to configure the software.

    Use the information gathered in Configuration Worksheet to help you enter the system and network information as you are prompted.

    The screens that are displayed will vary, depending on the method that you chose for assigning network information to the server (DHCP or static IP address).

    After you have entered the system configuration information, the server completes the boot process and displays the Solaris login prompt.