1. Preparing to Install the Server
Server Installation Task Checklist
Sun Fire X4470 Server Supported Components and Capabilities
2. Installing the Server Into a Rack With Slide-Rails
Server Installation Process Overview
Installing the Mounting Brackets Onto the Server
Attaching the Slide-Rail Assemblies to the Rack
Installing the Server Into the Slide-Rail Assemblies
Install Server Into the Slide-Rail Assemblies
Installing the 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
Connecting Power Cords to the Server
4. Connecting to Oracle ILOM and Applying Main Power to the Server
Log In to Oracle ILOM Using a Serial Connection
Log In to Oracle ILOM Using an Ethernet Connection
Test IPv4 or IPv6 Network Configuration
Applying Main Power to the Server
Apply Main Power to the Server
5. Installing or Configuring the Operating System
Installing an Operating System
Configuring a Preinstalled Operating System
6. Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System
Configuring Server RAID Drives
Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System
Using the Solaris Installation Program
Reinstalling the Solaris Operating System
This section provides pointers to information about the Solaris 10 Operating System.
Solaris 10 OS documentation is available from the web at: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/server-storage/solaris/documentation/index-jsp-135724.html.
Select Solaris 10 to display the list of documents in the Solaris 10 Documentation Collection. Follow instructions specific to x86 systems, where they are specified.
For the Solaris 10 installation guides, see the Solaris 10 09/10 Installation Guide: Planning for Installation and Upgrade, Solaris 10 09/10 Installation Guide: Basic Installations, and Solaris 10 09/10 Installation Guide: Network-Based Installations.
For information about upgrading your system, see Solaris 10 09/10 Installation Guide: Solaris Live Upgrade and Upgrade Planning.
For troubleshooting information, see Appendix A in Solaris 10 09/10 Installation Guide: Custom JumpStart and Advanced Installations.
See the Sun Fire X4470 Server Product Notes for patch and other late-breaking information. For patches and instructions, go to the following web site and navigate to the appropriate page: http://support.oracle.com
Solaris 10 documentation is also available on the Solaris Documentation DVD included with your Solaris OS software.