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Sun Server X2-4 (formerly Sun Fire X4470 M2)

Installation Guide

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Using This Documentation

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 Server X2-4 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 the 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 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

Exit Oracle ILOM

Applying Main Power to the Server

Apply Main Power to the Server

Power Off From Main Power

5.  Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle Solaris OS or the Oracle VM Software

Operating System Options

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

Oracle VM Documentation

6.  Installing an Operating System

Installing an Operating System

7.  Getting Server Firmware and Software

Firmware and Software Updates

Firmware and Software Access Options

Available Software Release Packages

Accessing Firmware and Software

Download Firmware and Software Using My Oracle Support

Requesting Physical Media

Installing Updates

Installing Firmware

Installing Hardware Drivers and OS Tools

Index

Using This Documentation

This installation guide contains hardware installation and configuration procedures for the Sun Server X2-4. You perform these procedures to bring the server to a configurable and usable state.


Note - The Sun Server X2-4 was formerly named the Sun Fire X4470 M2 server. This former name might still appear in the software. The new product name does not indicate any change in system features or functionality.


This document is intended for system administrators, network administrators, and service technicians who have an understanding of server systems.

Getting the Latest Software and Firmware

Firmware, drivers, and other hardware-related software for each Oracle x86 server, server module (blade), and blade chassis are updated periodically.

For instructions, see Chapter 7, Getting Server Firmware and Software.

About This Documentation

This documentation set is available in both PDF and HTML formats. A PDF version that includes all information on a particular topic subject (such as hardware installation or product notes) can be generated by clicking the PDF button in the upper left corner of the HTML page.

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Oracle Hardware Installation Assistant

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