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Sun Blade X3-2B (formerly Sun Blade X6270 M3) Installation Guide
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Document Information

Using This Documentation

Sun Blade X3-2B Model Name Change

Getting the Latest Firmware and Software

Documentation and Feedback

About This Documentation

Support and Training

Contributors

Change History

About the Installation Procedure

About Server Features and Components

Server Features

Server Module Front Panel and Indicators

Rear Panel Features

UEFI BIOS

Specifications

Installing the Server Module

Preparing to Install the Server Module

Install Your Server Module

Cabling the Server Module

Attach the 3-Cable Dongle to the Server Module

Attach a VGA Monitor to the Dongle Video Connector

Attach a Keyboard and Mouse to the Dongle or Server Module

Attach a Serial Device to the Dongle

Cable the CMM NET MGT Port

Connecting to Oracle ILOM

Oracle ILOM Overview

Determining the Oracle ILOM SP IP Address

Logging In to Server Module SP Oracle ILOM

Accessing the Server Module Console Through Oracle ILOM

Setting Up Software and Firmware

Accessing Oracle System Assistant

Set Up Software and Firmware (Oracle System Assistant)

Setting Up an Operating System and Drivers

Preparing the Storage Drives to Install an Operating System

Supported Host Bus Adapters

Prepare the Storage Drives (Oracle System Assistant)

Make a Virtual Drive Bootable (LSI WebBIOS Utility)

Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle Solaris OS

Oracle Solaris OS Documentation

Configuration Worksheet

Configure Preinstalled Oracle Solaris 11

Configuring Preinstalled Oracle VM Software

Oracle VM Server Configuration Worksheet

Configure the Preinstalled Oracle VM Server

Updating Oracle VM Software

Getting Started With Oracle VM

Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle Linux OS

Oracle Linux Configuration Worksheet

Configure the Preinstalled Oracle Linux OS

Register and Update Your Oracle Linux OS

Troubleshoot Installation Issues

Powering Off the Server for Graceful Shutdown

Powering Off the Server for Immediate Shutdown

Resetting the Server

Identifying Server Faults

Troubleshooting Server Power States

Technical Support Information Worksheet

Locating the System Serial Number

Getting Server Firmware and Software

Firmware and Software Updates

Firmware and Software Access Options

Available Software Release Packages

Accessing Firmware and Software

Installing Updates

Index

Specifications

The following topics provide information about server module dimensions, and electrical and environmental specifications. Specifications for the Sun Blade 6000 modular system chassis are located in the Site Planning Guide for Sun Blade 6000 and Sun Blade 6048 Modular Systems at: http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=sb6000

Server Module Dimensions
Specification
Value
Height
12.87 inches (327 mm)
Width
1.69 inches (43 mm)
Depth
19.6 inches (497 mm)
Weight
20 lbs (9 kg)
Electrical Specifications
Specification
Value
Voltage (nominal)
12V main from chassis backplane

3.3V AUX from chassis backplane

Power (maximum)
604W (maximum operational)

Note - You can also manage chassis and server module power using Oracle ILOM. For more information, refer to the Oracle ILOM documentation at:

http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=ilom31


Environmental Specifications
Specification
Value
Temperature (operating)
41 to 90° F

5 to 32° C

Temperature (storage)
–40 to 158° F

–40 to 70° C

Humidity
10 to 90% non-condensing
Operating altitude
Up to 9,840 feet (3000 meters). Maximum ambient temperature is derated by 1° C per 300 m above 900 m.1)

1Except in China, where regulations may limit installations to a maximum altitude of 2000 meters.

Internal USB Port

The server module has two internal USB ports.

One USB port might be preinstalled with a USB drive containing Oracle System Assistant. Refer to the Sun Blade X3-2B (formerly Sun Blade X6270 M3) Administration Guide for more information about Oracle System Assistant.

A USB flash drive with a standard USB 2.0 interface can be obtained from third-party sources. The USB flash drive must be no larger than 2.7 mm wide and 32.0 mm long, as shown in this illustration:

image:An illustration showing supported USB flash drive physical dimensions.

Caution

Caution - Using a larger USB device could damage the USB port.


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