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Sun Server X2-4 (formerly Sun Fire X4470 M2) Installation Guide |
1. Preparing to Install the Server
Server Installation Task Checklist
Sun Server X2-4 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 Local Serial Connection
Log In to Oracle ILOM Using a Remote Ethernet Connection
Modify Network Settings From the Oracle ILOM CLI
Modify Network Settings From the Oracle ILOM Web Interface
Test IPv4 or IPv6 Network Configuration From the Oracle ILOM CLI
Test IPv4 or IPv6 Network Configuration From the Oracle ILOM Web Interface
Applying Main Power to the Server
Apply Main Power to the Server
5. Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle Solaris OS or the Oracle VM Software
Preparing for the Oracle Solaris Configuration
Preinstalled Oracle Solaris Operating System RAID Limitations
Oracle Solaris 10 and 11 Configuration Worksheet
Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle Solaris 11 Operating System
Configure the Preinstalled Oracle Solaris 11 Operating System
Oracle Solaris 11 Operating System Documentation
Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle Solaris 10 Operating System
Configure the Preinstalled Oracle Solaris 10 Operating System
Oracle Solaris 10 Operating System Documentation
Reinstalling the Oracle Solaris 10 or 11 Operating System
Download the Oracle Solaris Operating System
Preparing for the Oracle VM Configuration
Preinstalled Oracle VM Server Compatiblitiy Requirements
Oracle VM Configuration Worksheet
Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle VM 3.0 Software
Configure the Preinstalled Oracle VM Server
6. Installing an Operating System
Installing an Operating System
7. Getting Server Firmware and Software
Firmware and Software Access Options
Available Software Release Packages
Accessing Firmware and Software
Download Firmware and Software Using My Oracle Support
Gathering Information for the Physical Media Request
Request Physical Media (Online)
The following sections provide information about installing firmware and software updates:
Updated firmware can be installed using one of the following:
Oracle Hardware Installation Assistant – Oracle Hardware Installation Assistant can download and install the latest firmware from Oracle.
For more information about Oracle Hardware Installation Assistant, refer to the Oracle Hardware Installation Assistant 2.5 User's Guide for x86 Servers at: http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=hia
Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center – Ops Center Enterprise Controller can automatically download the latest firmware from Oracle, or firmware can be loaded manually into the Enterprise Controller. In either case, Ops Center can install the firmware onto one or more servers, blades, or blade chassis.
For more information, go to: http://www.oracle.com/us/products/enterprise-manager/044497.html
Oracle Hardware Management Pack – The fwupdate CLI Tool within the Oracle Hardware Management Pack can be used to update firmware within the system.
For more information, refer to the Oracle Hardware Management Pack Documentation Library at: http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=ohmp
Oracle ILOM – Oracle ILOM and BIOS firmware are the only firmware that can be updated using either the Oracle ILOM web interface or the command-line interface.
For more information, refer to the Oracle Lights Out Manager (ILOM) 3.0 Documentation Library at: http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=ilom30
You can access the Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) 3.1 Documentation Library at: http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=ilom31
Updated hardware drivers and operating system (OS)-related tools, such as Oracle Hardware Management Pack, can be installed using one of the following:
Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center
For more information, go to: http://www.oracle.com/us/products/enterprise-manager/044497.html
Other deployment mechanisms, such as JumpStart, KickStart, or third-party tools.
For more information, refer to your operating system documentation.