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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

Hardware Installation and Product Notes

Hardware Installation

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

Shipping Inventory List

ESD and Safety Precautions

Additional Components

Prepare the Chassis

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

About Oracle ILOM Password Security

Change Default Oracle ILOM Password

About Oracle ILOM CMM

About Server Module SP Oracle ILOM

Connectivity Options

Determining the Oracle ILOM SP IP Address

Display the Oracle ILOM IP Address (Web)

Display the Oracle ILOM IP Address (CLI)

Logging In to Server Module SP Oracle ILOM

Log In to the Oracle ILOM SP Web Interface (Ethernet Connection)

Log In to the Oracle ILOM SP CLI (Ethernet Connection)

Log In to Oracle ILOM SP CLI (Serial Connection)

Accessing the Server Module Console Through Oracle ILOM

Connect to the Server Module Serial Console (CLI)

Connect to the Server Module (Remote Console)

Setting Up Software and Firmware

Accessing Oracle System Assistant

Launch Oracle System Assistant (Oracle ILOM)

Launch Oracle System Assistant (Locally)

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

SG-SAS6-REM-Z Host Bus Adapter

SG-SAS6-R-REM-Z Host Bus Adapter

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

Use the Power Button for Graceful Shutdown

Use the Oracle ILOM CLI for Graceful Shutdown

Use the Oracle ILOM Web Interface for Graceful Shutdown

Powering Off the Server for Immediate Shutdown

Use the Power Button for Immediate Shutdown

Use the Oracle ILOM CLI for Immediate Shutdown

Use the Oracle ILOM Web Interface for Immediate Shutdown

Resetting the Server

Use the Oracle ILOM CLI to Reset the Server

Use the Oracle ILOM Web Interface to Reset 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

Download Firmware and Software Using My Oracle Support

Requesting Physical Media

Installing Updates

Installing Firmware

Installing Hardware Drivers and OS Tools

Product Notes

Operating System Installation

Oracle Solaris Installation

Linux Installation

Oracle VM Installation

Windows Installation

ESX Installation

Administration and Service

Administration

Service

Index

Oracle VM Server Configuration Worksheet

Gather the following information and have it ready for when you begin the configuration process. You need to collect only the information that applies to your organization and network environment.

Required Installation Information
Description
Your Answers
Oracle VM Server passwords
  • Choose a root password; there are no restrictions on the characters or length.
  • Choose an Oracle VM agent password; password must be at least six characters.

Network interface
Supply the interface to be used to manage the server.
Network configuration
Supply the IP address for the server. A static IP address is required.
If the server is part of a subnet, supply the netmask of the subnet.
If the server is accessed through a gateway, supply the IP address of the gateway.
Supply the IP address for the domain name server (DNS). One (and only one) DNS is required.
Host name
Supply the fully qualified domain name for the server.

Example: hostname.oracle.com

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