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August 2013
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Using This Documentation
Product Notes
Related Documentation
Feedback
Access to Oracle Support
Installation
Understanding the Server
Installation Task Overview
Server Overview
Front Panel Components (Installation)
Rear Panel Components (Installation)
Confirming Server and Site Specifications
Physical Specifications
Minimum Clearance for Service Access
AC and DC Power Supply Specifications
Input Power Information
Overcurrent Protection Requirements
DC Power Source, Power Connection, and Grounding Requirements
Environmental Requirements
Acoustic Noise Emissions
Airflow Clearance
Preparing for Installation
Shipping Kit Inventory
Handling Precautions
ESD Precautions
Tools Needed for Installation
Optional Components
Rack Cautions
Stabilize the Rack
Installing the Server in a 4-Post Rack
Installing the Standard 19-Inch Hardmount Kit (4-Post Rack)
19‐Inch Hardmount Kit (4-Post Rack)
Install the Server (4-Post, 19‐Inch Hardmount Kit)
Installing the 19-Inch Sliding-Rail Kit (4-Post Rack)
19-Inch Sliding Rail Kit (4-Post Rack)
Install the Server (4-Post, 19-Inch Sliding Rail Kit)
Installing the 600-mm Hardmount Kit (4-Post Rack)
600‐mm Hardmount Kit (4-Post Rack)
Install the Server (4-Post, 600‐mm Hardmount Kit)
Installing the Server in a 2-Post Rack
Installing the 19-Inch Hardmount Kit (2-Post Rack)
19‐Inch Hardmount Rack Kit (2-Post Rack)
Install the Server (2-Post, 19‐Inch Hardmount Rack Kit)
Installing the 19-Inch Sliding-Rail Kit (2-Post Rack)
19-Inch Sliding-Rail Kit (2-Post Rack)
Install a Server (2-Post, 19-Inch Sliding-Rail Kit)
Installing the 23-Inch Hardmount Kit (2-Post Rack)
23‐Inch Hardmount Kit (2-Post Rack)
Install the Server (23‐Inch Hardmount Kit)
Connecting Cables
Connecting Data and Management Cables
Available Connections
Cable the SP
Cable the Ethernet Ports
(Optional) Connect Other Data Cables
Identifying Ports
SER MGT Port
NET MGT Port
Gigabit Ethernet Ports
USB Ports
Video Port
Alarm Port
Powering On the Server the First Time
Connect AC Power Cords
Assembling DC Power Cords and Applying DC Power
Connect the Chassis Ground Wire
Assemble the DC Input Power Cord
Install Strain Relief Housings
Connect DC Power Cords
Power On the Host for the First Time
OS Installation
Choosing an OS Installation Method
OS Installation Task Map (Oracle Solaris)
OS Installation Task Map (Oracle VM)
OS Installation Task Map (Linux)
OS Installation Task Map (VMware ESXi)
OS Installation Task Map (Windows)
Supported OS Versions and Documentation
Oracle Linux Support Kernel
Understanding Installation Methods
OSA for Guided OS Installations
OS Media for Manual Installations
PXE for Network Installations
Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle Solaris OS
Preinstalled OS RAID Limitations
Configuration Worksheet (Oracle Solaris)
Configure the Preinstalled Oracle Solaris OS
Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle VM 3. 0 Software
Configuration Worksheet (Oracle VM Server)
Configure the Preinstalled Oracle VM 3.0 OS
Oracle VM 3.0 Overview
Preparing to Install an OS
Selecting the Console Display
Console Display Options
Set Up a Local Console (SER MGT Port)
Set Up a Local Console (Monitor and Keyboard)
Set Up a Remote Console (SSH)
Set Up a Remote Console (Web Browser)
Selecting the Boot Media
Set Up Local Boot Media
Set Up Remote Boot Media
Preparing Your PXE Environment
Prepare PXE (Oracle Solaris)
Prepare PXE (Linux)
Prepare PXE (Windows)
Accessing Installation Utilities
Reset the Server
Start OSA
Setting Up BIOS
BIOS Overview (OS Installation)
Set BIOS Settings to Default Values
Switch Between Legacy BIOS and UEFI BIOS Modes
Configuring RAID
HBA and RAID Support
RAID Configuration Requirements
Post-Installation RAID Volume Creation
Configure RAID (OSA)
Configuring RAID Volumes (LSI BIOS Utilities)
Create a RAID Volume
Make a Virtual Drive Bootable
Installing a Supported OS
Install an OS (OSA)
Installing an OS (Media)
Install an OS (Media)
Install HBA Drivers (Windows)
Install an OS (PXE)
Performing Post-Installation Tasks
(Optional) Assign Boot Drive Priorities
Oracle VM Post-Installation Information
Performing Linux Post-Installation Tasks
(Optional) Choose an Oracle Linux Kernel
(Optional) Install the Oracle Linux Support Kernel (RHEL 5.7)
(Optional) Install the Oracle Linux Support Kernel (RHEL 6.1)
Performing VMware ESXi Post-Installation Tasks
Configure Network Adapter Settings (VMware ESXi)
Determine the MAC Address of a Connected Server Network Port (VMware ESXi)
Performing Windows Post-Installation Tasks
Supplemental Software Component Options (Windows)
Install Server-Specific Device Drivers and Supplemental Software (Windows)
(Optional) Configure TPM Support (Windows)
Administration
Understanding Administration Resources
Common Administration Tools
Oracle ILOM Overview
BIOS Overview (Administration)
OSA Overview
HMP
Hardware RAID Administration Tools
Multiple Server Management Tools
Accessing Administration Tools
Accessing Oracle ILOM
Log Into the Oracle ILOM Web Interface
Access the Remote Console (Web Interface)
Log Into the Oracle ILOM CLI (Remote)
Log Into the Oracle ILOM CLI (Local)
Switch Between the Oracle ILOM CLI and the Host Console
Enable KVMS
Log Out of Oracle ILOM
Accessing BIOS
BIOS Key Mappings
BIOS Setup Utility Menus
Access the BIOS Setup Utility
Navigate BIOS Setup Utility Menus
Exit the BIOS Setup Utility
Accessing OSA
Access OSA (Oracle ILOM Web Interface)
Access OSA (BIOS F9 Key)
Log Out of OSA
Access Add-On Card Configuration Utilities (BIOS)
Controlling the Server
Controlling the Power State
Power States
Control the Power State
Reset the Host
Reset the SP
Change Telco Alarm States Manually
Configuring Power-On and Boot Options
Configuring Power-On Policies
Power-On Policies
Configure the Power-On Policy (Oracle ILOM Web Interface)
Configure the Power-On Policy (Oracle ILOM CLI)
Selecting a Boot Device
Configure the Boot Device Priority (BIOS)
Select a Temporary Boot Device (Oracle ILOM Web Interface)
Select a Temporary Boot Device (BIOS)
Configuring Oracle ILOM
Change the Oracle ILOM Root Password (Oracle ILOM CLI)
Recover the Oracle ILOM Root Password
Configuring Oracle ILOM (Oracle ILOM Web Interface)
(Optional) Configure the Oracle ILOM Identity
Configure the NET MGT Port
Configure the SP SER MGT Port
Configure the SP Date and Time
Change the Oracle ILOM Root Password (Oracle ILOM Web Interface)
Configure User Accounts (Oracle ILOM Web Interface)
Oracle ILOM User Roles
Configuring the SP and Oracle ILOM (BIOS)
Configure the SP Network (BIOS)
Configure the Date and Time (BIOS)
Configure the SP and Oracle ILOM (OSA)
Configure the SP Network (OSA)
Set the SP Clock (OSA)
Change the Oracle ILOM Root Password (OSA)
Configure Oracle ILOM User Accounts (OSA)
Configure the Enhanced PCIe Cooling Mode Policy (Oracle ILOM CLI)
Configuring BIOS
Resetting the BIOS to Default Settings
Reset the BIOS to Default Settings (Oracle ILOM)
Reset the BIOS to Default Settings (BIOS)
Configuring Legacy Option ROM Allocation
Legacy Option ROM Allocation
Enable or Disable Option ROM Settings
Configuring I/O Resource Allocation
I/O Resource Allocation
Enable or Disable I/O Resource Allocation
Configuring Devices in BIOS
Modify Device Configuration (UEFI Boot Mode)
Modify Device Configuration (Legacy Boot Mode)
Enabling or Disabling OSA
Disable OSA
Enable OSA
Monitoring the Server
Obtain the Server Serial Number
Locate the Server (Oracle ILOM Web Interface)
Obtaining Server Information
Display Server Information (Oracle ILOM Web Interface)
Display Server Information (BIOS)
Display Server Information (OSA)
Monitoring the Server Health (Oracle ILOM Web Interface)
Check for Problems
Manage Event and Audit Log Entries
View Power Consumption
Understanding SNMP Traps
Generic Host Event Traps
Environmental Event Traps
Drive Event Traps
Power Event Traps
Fan Event Traps
Memory Event Traps
Entity Presence Event Traps
Physical Security Event Traps
Updating the Firmware and Software
Update to a New OSA Release
Obtain and Update Firmware (OSA)
Restore OSA
Mounting the Oracle System Assistant USB Flash Drive
Mount the Oracle System Assistant USB Flash Drive on Oracle VM 3.0
Mount the Oracle System Assistant USB Flash Drive on a Linux Operating System
Mount the Oracle System Assistant USB Flash Drive on an Oracle Solaris 10 Operating System
Access the Firmware and Software on the Oracle System Assistant USB Flash Drive
Obtaining Updated Software
Download Software Releases (My Oracle Support)
Available Software Release Packages
Requesting Updates on Physical Media
Request Physical Media (Online)
Request Physical Media (By Phone)
Service
Identifying Components
Component Locations (Storage, Power, and Fans)
Component Locations (Motherboard, Memory, and PCIe3 Cards)
Front Panel Components (Service)
Rear Panel Components (Service)
Detecting and Managing Faults
Understanding Diagnostics
Diagnostic Process
Understanding Diagnostic Tools Available During Server States
Diagnostic Tools
Tools Available When Power Cords Are Attached
Tools Available On Initial Power Up
Tools Available When the BIOS Menu Is Available
Tools Available When the OS Boots
Tools Available When the OS Is Running
Access the SP (Oracle ILOM)
Network Management Troubleshooting Guidelines
Interpreting Diagnostic LEDs
Front Panel LEDs
Rear Panel LEDs
Troubleshooting (Oracle ILOM
/SP
Targets)
Enable Oracle ILOM Legacy Targets
Display Oracle ILOM Log Entries
Oracle ILOM Log Entry Filters
Display Active Power Consumption
Display Information About User Sessions
Display the NET MGT Configuration Properties
Display the SP Firmware Version
BIOS POST Event Messages
Troubleshooting (Oracle ILOM
/System
Targets)
Display Problematic Components
Display PCIe3 Card Information
Determining Component Health
Display the General Health of Component Systems
Display Health and Information About Specific Components
Component Health Targets
Oracle ILOM Target Health States
Displaying Faulty Components
Display Faults (
show faulty
Command)
Display Faults (
faultmgt
Shell)
Clear a Fault Manually
Resettable Targets
Troubleshooting (Oracle ILOM Legacy Targets)
Display FRUID and Fault State for Specific Components
Oracle ILOM Legacy Targets for Component FRUID and Fault States
Display Component Voltages
Display Component Power Consumption
Oracle ILOM Legacy Targets for Component Power Consumption
Display Component Temperatures
Display Component Fan Speeds
Display Component LED State
Oracle ILOM Legacy Targets for LED States
Troubleshooting (Pc-Check)
Enable Pc-Check
Pc-Check Navigation
Pc-Check Diagnostic Tests
Diagnose the Beeper
Diagnose the CPUs
Diagnose the DIMMs
Diagnose the Drives and USB Drive
Diagnose the DVD Drive
Diagnose the Keyboard
Diagnose the Motherboard
Diagnose the Mouse
Diagnose the Net Interfaces
Diagnose the USB Controllers
Disable Pc-Check
Preparing for Service
Safety Information
Tools Needed for Service
Filler Panels
Find the Server Serial Number
Component Service Task Reference
Locate the Server
Removing Power From the Server
Prepare to Power Off the Server
Power Off the Server (Oracle ILOM)
Power Off the Server (Power Button - Graceful)
Power Off the Server (Emergency Shutdown)
Disconnect Power Cords
Accessing Internal Components
Prevent ESD Damage
Removing the Server From the Rack
Remove the Server From the 4-Post, 19-inch Hardmount Rack
Remove the Server From the 4-Post, 19-inch Slidemount Rack
Remove the Server From the 4-Post, 600-mm Hardmount Rack
Remove the Server From the 2-Post, 19-inch Hardmount Rack
Remove the Server From the 2-Post, 19-inch Slidemount Rack
Remove the Server From the 2-Post, 23-inch Rack
Remove the Top Cover
Remove the Fan Tray
Raise the Drive Cage to the Service Position
Remove the Air Duct
Remove the PDB Duct
Servicing the Filter
Remove the Filter
Install the Filter
Servicing Drives
Drive Configuration
Drive LEDs
Locate a Faulty Drive
Remove a Drive
Install a Drive
Verify a Drive
Servicing the DVD Drive
Remove the DVD Drive
Install the DVD Drive
Servicing Power Supplies
Power Supply LEDs
Locate a Faulty Power Supply
Remove a Power Supply
Install a Power Supply
Verify a Power Supply
Servicing Fan Modules
Fan Module LEDs
Locate a Faulty Fan Module
Remove a Fan Module
Install a Fan Module
Verify a Fan Module
Servicing Risers
Riser Configuration
Locate a Faulty Riser
Remove a Riser
Install a Riser
Verify a Riser
Servicing PCIe3 Cards
PCIe3 Card Configuration
Locate a Faulty PCIe3 Card
Remove a PCIe3 Card (Risers 1 and 2)
Remove a PCIe3 Card (Riser 3)
Install a PCIe3 Card (Risers 1 and 2)
Install a PCIe3 Card (Riser 3)
Verify a PCIe3 Card
Servicing the Battery
Remove the Battery
Install the Battery
Servicing the USB Drive
USB Drive LED
Remove the USB Drive
Install the USB Drive
Servicing Cables
Cable Configuration
Remove the Drive Signal Cable
Install the Drive Signal Cable
Remove the Drive Power Cable
Install the Drive Power Cable
Remove the DVD SATA Cable
Install the DVD SATA Cable
Remove the PDB Signal Cable
Install the PDB Signal Cable
Servicing the Drive Backplane
Drive Backplane Configuration
Determine if the Drive Backplane Is Faulty
Remove the Drive Backplane
Install the Drive Backplane
Verify the Drive Backplane
Servicing DIMMs
DIMM Configuration
Locate a Faulty DIMM
Remove a DIMM
Install a DIMM
Verify a DIMM
Servicing CPUs
CPU Configuration
Locate a Faulty CPU
CPU Tool
Remove a CPU
Install a CPU
Servicing the LED Board
Determine if the LED Board Is Faulty
Remove the LED Board
Install the LED Board
Verify the LED Board
Servicing the USB Board
Remove the USB Board
Install the USB Board
Servicing the Motherboard
Determine if the Motherboard Is Faulty
Remove the Motherboard
Install the Motherboard
Verify the Motherboard
Servicing the PDB
Determine if the PDB Is Faulty
Remove the PDB
Install the PDB
Verify the PDB
Returning the Server to Operation
Install the PDB Duct
Install the Air Duct
Secure the Drive Cage
Install the Fan Tray
Install the Top Cover
Connect Power Cords
Power On the Server (Oracle ILOM)
Power On the Server (Power Button)
Glossary
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