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Using This Documentation

Getting the Latest Software and Firmware

About This Documentation

Related Documentation

Feedback

Access to Oracle Support

Installation

About the Installation Procedure

Installation Procedure Overview

Preparing for Server Installation

Server Physical Specifications

Space Requirements

Electrical Power Requirements

Environmental Requirements

Ventilation and Cooling

Agency Compliance

Shipping Inventory

Tools and Equipment Needed for Installation

ESD and Safety Precautions

Optional Component Installation

About Server Features and Components

Server Components

Front Panel Status Indicators, Connectors, and Drives

Back Panel Status Indicators, Connectors, and PCIe Slots

Server Management Software Overview

Getting Server Firmware and Software Updates

Firmware and Software Updates

Firmware and Software Access Options

Software Releases

Getting Firmware and Software From MOS or PMR

Installing Updates Using Other Methods

Installing the Server Into a Rack

Installation Prerequisites

Rack Requirements

Safety Precautions When Rackmounting the Server

Rackmount Kit Contents

Stabilize the Rack for Installation

Install Mounting Brackets

Mark the Rackmount Location

Attach Tool-less Slide-Rail Assemblies

Install the Server Into the Slide-Rail Assemblies

Install the Second-Generation Cable Management Arm

Remove the Second-Generation Cable Management Arm

Install the First-Generation Cable Management Arm

Verify Operation of Slide-Rails and CMA

Cabling the Server

Rear Cable Connections and Ports

Ethernet Ports

Attaching Data Cables to the Server

Connecting Power Cords to the Server

Connecting to Oracle ILOM

Oracle ILOM Hardware and Interfaces

Network Defaults

Logging In to Oracle ILOM Using a Local Serial Connection

Logging In to Oracle ILOM Using a Remote Ethernet Connection

Accessing the Host Console Through Oracle ILOM

Troubleshooting the Service Processor Connection

Setting Up Software and Firmware Using Oracle System Assistant

Accessing Oracle System Assistant

Setting Up Software and Firmware Using Oracle System Assistant

Setting Up an Operating System and Drivers

Configuring Server Drives for OS Installation

RAID Configuration Tools

RAID Configuration Requirements

Configuring Storage Drives Into RAID Volumes Using Oracle System Assistant

Configuring RAID Using the BIOS RAID Configuration Utilities

Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle Solaris 11.1 Operating System

Preinstalled Oracle Solaris 11.1 Image BIOS Boot Mode Restriction

Preinstalled Operating System RAID Limitations

Operating System Options

Oracle Solaris 11.1 Configuration Worksheet

Configure the Preinstalled Oracle Solaris 11.1 Operating System

Oracle Solaris 11.1 Operating System Documentation

Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle Linux 6.x Operating System

Preinstalled Oracle Linux Image BIOS Boot Mode Restriction

Oracle Linux 6.x Configuration Worksheet

Configure the Preinstalled Oracle Linux 6.x Operating System

Registering Oracle Linux and Activating Automatic Update

Oracle Linux 6.x Operating System Documentation

Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle VM 3.2 Software

Preinstalled Oracle VM Image BIOS Boot Mode Restriction

Preinstalled Oracle VM Server and Oracle VM Manager Compatibility Requirements

Oracle VM Server Configuration Worksheet

Configure the Preinstalled Oracle VM Server

Updating Oracle VM Software

Oracle VM Documentation

Controlling System Power

Powering Off the Server for Orderly Shutdown

Powering Off the Server for Immediate Shutdown

Reset the Server

Troubleshooting Installation Issues

Installation Troubleshooting

Technical Support Information Worksheet

Locating the System Serial Number

Site Planning Checklists

Preparation Checklists

Oracle Solaris Installation

About Oracle Solaris Operating System Installs

Oracle Solaris OS Installation Task Map

Supported Operating Systems

Selecting the Console Display Option

Selecting the Boot Media Option

Selecting the Installation Target Option

Oracle Solaris OS Installation Options

Oracle System Assistant Overview

Preparing to Install the Operating System

Setting Up BIOS

Configuring RAID

Installing the Oracle Solaris Operating System

Before You Begin

Installing Oracle Solaris on a Single System Using Oracle System Assistant

Installing the Oracle Solaris 10 or 11 Operating System on a Single System Using Media

Oracle VM Installation

About Oracle VM Installs

Oracle VM Installation Task Map

Supported Oracle VM Software

Selecting the Console Display Option

Selecting the Boot Media Option

Selecting the Installation Target Option

Oracle VM Installation Options

Oracle System Assistant Overview

Preparing to Install Oracle VM

Verify the BIOS Factory Defaults

Disable VT-d and SR-IOV in BIOS

Configuring RAID

Installing Oracle VM

Before You Begin

Installing Oracle VM on a Single System Using Oracle System Assistant

Installing Oracle VM on a Single System Using Media

Post Installation Tasks for Oracle VM

Configuring Network Interfaces

NIC Connectors

Linux Installation

About Linux Operating System Installs

Supported Linux Operating Systems

Oracle Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel for Linux

Selecting the Console Display Option

Selecting the Boot Media Option

Selecting the Installation Target Option

Linux OS Installation Options

Oracle System Assistant Overview

Preparing to Install the Operating System

Setting Up BIOS

Configuring RAID

Installing a Linux Operating System

Installing a Linux OS on a Single System Using Oracle System Assistant

Installing Oracle Linux on a Single System Using Media

Installing Red Hat Enterprise Linux on a Single System Using Media

Installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server on a Single System Using Media

Configuring Network Interfaces

NIC Connectors

Windows Installation

About Microsoft Windows Server Operating System Installs

Windows OS Installation Task Map

Supported Windows Operating Systems

SAS PCIe HBAs Requiring LSI Mass Storage Driver for Windows Server 2008 SP2

Selecting the Console Display Option

Selecting the Boot Media Option

Selecting the Installation Target Option

Windows OS Installation Options

Oracle System Assistant Overview

Preparing to Install the Operating System

Setting Up BIOS

Configuring RAID

Installing a Windows Server Operating System

Before You Begin

Installing Windows Server on a Single System Using Oracle System Assistant

Installing Windows Server on a Single System Using Media

Post Installation Tasks for Windows Server

Supplemental Software Component Options

Installing Device Drivers and Supplemental Software

Configuring Intel NIC Teaming

VMware ESXi Installation

About VMware ESXi Installs

VMware ESXi Installation Task Map

Supported VMware ESXi Software

Selecting the Console Display Option

Selecting the Boot Media Option

Selecting the Installation Target Option

VMware ESXi Installation Options

Preparing to Install VMware ESXi

Setting Up BIOS

Configuring the VMware ESXi 5.0 Software or the Server Hardware to Support Network Connections

Configuring RAID

Installing VMware ESXi

Before You Begin

Installing VMware ESXi on a Single System Using Media

Post Installation Tasks for VMware ESXi

Configure Network Adapter Settings

Determine the MAC Address of a Connected Server Network Port

Update the VMware ESXi Software

Manage VMware ESXi Resources

Configuring Network Interfaces

NIC Connectors

Service

About the Sun Server X4-2

Product Description

About Controls and Connectors

About Server and Component Status Indicators

About System Components

Troubleshooting the Server

Service Troubleshooting Task List

Diagnostic Tools

Gather Service Information

Locate the Server Serial Number

Inspecting the System

Preparing for Service

Safety Precautions

FRU TLI Auto-Update

Safety Symbols

Electrostatic Discharge Safety

Required Tools

Preparing the Server for Component Replacement

Servicing CRUs That Do Not Require Server Power-Off

Servicing Storage Drives (CRU)

Servicing Fan Modules (CRU)

Servicing Power Supplies (CRU)

Servicing CRUs That Require Server Power-Off

CRU Locations

Servicing the DIMMs (CRU)

Servicing PCIe Risers (CRU)

Servicing PCIe Cards (CRU)

Servicing the DVD Drive (CRU)

Servicing the Internal USB Flash Drives (CRU)

Servicing the Battery (CRU)

Servicing FRUs

FRU Locations

Servicing Processors (FRU)

Servicing the Disk Backplane (FRU)

Servicing the Front Indicator Module (FRU)

Servicing the Motherboard (FRU)

Servicing the SAS Cables (FRUs)

Returning the Server to Operation

Removing and Installing Server Filler Panels

Install the Server Top Cover

Remove Antistatic Measures

Reinstall the Server Chassis Into the Rack

Return the Server to the Normal Rack Position

Reconnect Data Cables and Power Cords

Power On the Server

Identifying the Server Ports

Gigabit Ethernet Ports

Network Management Port

Serial Management Port

Video Connector

USB Ports

Setting Up BIOS Configuration Parameters

Managing the BIOS Configuration

Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility

Using Legacy or UEFI BIOS

Using BIOS for Resource Allocation

Common BIOS Setup Utility Tasks

BIOS Setup Utility Menu Options

BIOS Main Menu Selections

BIOS Advanced Menu Selections

BIOS IO Menu Selections

BIOS Boot Menu Selections

UEFI Driver Control Menu Selections

BIOS Save & Exit Menu Selections

Monitoring Components and Identifying SNMP Messages

Monitoring Component Health and Faults Using Oracle ILOM

Monitoring System Components

Identifying SNMP Trap Messages

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operating system
installation options, index iconOracle Solaris OS Installation Options
versions supported, index iconSupported Operating Systems
operating systems
Oracle Linux OS
configuring preinstalled software, index iconOracle Linux 6.x Configuration Worksheet
user documentation, index iconOracle Linux 6.x Operating System Documentation
Oracle Solaris OS
configuring preinstalled software, index iconOracle Solaris 11.1 Configuration Worksheet
user documentation, index iconOracle Solaris 11.1 Operating System Documentation
Oracle VM
configuring preinstalled software, index iconConfiguring the Preinstalled Oracle VM 3.2 Software
user documentation, index iconOracle VM Documentation
Option ROMs
enabling and disabling
index iconConfigure iSCSI Virtual Drives
index iconConfigure Option ROM Settings
legacy BIOS allocation, index iconLegacy Option ROM Allocation
minimizing resource exhaustion, index iconLegacy Option ROM Allocation
optional components, installing, index iconOptional Component Installation
Oracle ILOM
diagnostics, index iconDiagnostic Tools
firmware, index iconDiagnostic Tools
POST, index iconDiagnostic Tools
Oracle ILOM interfaces
SNMP v3, index iconOracle ILOM Hardware and Interfaces
SSH command-line, index iconOracle ILOM Hardware and Interfaces
web browser, index iconOracle ILOM Hardware and Interfaces
Oracle ILOM Remote Console application, Oracle Solaris OS install, index iconInstall Oracle Solaris 10 Using Local or Remote Media
Oracle Linux OS, index iconInstall Oracle Linux 5.x or 6.x Using PXE Network Boot
ISO images
index iconInstall Oracle Linux 5 Using Local or Remote Media
index iconInstall Oracle Linux 6.x Using Local or Remote Media
index iconInstall RHEL 5.x Using Local or Remote Media
local or remote media installation
index iconInstall Oracle Linux 5 Using Local or Remote Media
index iconInstall Oracle Linux 6.x Using Local or Remote Media
reset power on server
index iconInstall Oracle Linux 5 Using Local or Remote Media
index iconInstall Oracle Linux 6.x Using Local or Remote Media
index iconInstall Oracle Linux 5.x or 6.x Using PXE Network Boot
index iconInstall RHEL 5.x Using Local or Remote Media
index iconInstall RHEL 6.x Using Local or Remote Media
index iconInstall RHEL 5.x or 6.x Using PXE Network Boot
index iconInstall SLES 11 Using Local or Remote Media
index iconInstall SLES 11 Using PXE Network Boot
Oracle Linux OS, configuring preinstalled software, index iconConfigure the Preinstalled Oracle Linux 6.x Operating System
Oracle Solaris documentation web sites, index iconBefore You Begin
Oracle Solaris OS
Oracle ILOM Remote Console application, index iconInstall Oracle Solaris 10 Using Local or Remote Media
post installation tasks, index iconPost Installation Tasks for Oracle Solaris
PXE install restrictions, index iconInstall Oracle Solaris 10 or 11 Using PXE Network Boot
temporary boot device
index iconInstall Oracle Solaris 10 Using Local or Remote Media
index iconInstall Oracle Solaris 11 Using Local or Remote Media
Oracle Solaris OS, configuring preinstalled software
index iconOracle Solaris 11.1 Configuration Worksheet
index iconConfigure the Preinstalled Oracle Solaris 11.1 Operating System
Oracle Solaris OS install
using local of remote media
index iconInstall Oracle Solaris 10 Using Local or Remote Media
index iconInstall Oracle Solaris 11 Using Local or Remote Media
Oracle Solaris OS predictive self-healing, index iconDiagnostic Tools
Oracle Solaris preinstalled OS, RAID default configuration, index iconPreinstalled Operating System RAID Limitations
Oracle System Assistant
application OS installation task
Oracle VM
index iconOracle System Assistant Overview
index iconOracle System Assistant Overview
embedded storage device
index iconOracle System Assistant Overview
index iconOracle System Assistant Overview
install OS task
Windows OS, index iconOracle System Assistant Overview
obtaining
index iconOracle System Assistant Overview
index iconOracle System Assistant Overview
index iconOracle System Assistant Overview
index iconOracle System Assistant Overview
Linux OS, index iconOracle System Assistant Overview
Windows OS, index iconOracle System Assistant Overview
OS install task
Linux OS, index iconOracle System Assistant Overview
overview
index iconOracle System Assistant Overview
index iconOracle System Assistant Overview
Linux OS, index iconOracle System Assistant Overview
Windows OS, index iconOracle System Assistant Overview
tasks
Oracle VM
index iconOracle System Assistant Overview
index iconOracle System Assistant Overview
Windows OS, index iconOracle System Assistant Overview
USB flash drive, index iconInstallation Target Options
USB flash drive restriction, index iconInstallation Target Options
Oracle VM
boot disc image, index iconInstall Oracle VM Server Using Local or Remote Media
configuring network interface, index iconConfiguring Network Interfaces
installation procedure for VM Server, index iconInstall Oracle VM Server Using Local or Remote Media
ISO image
index iconOracle VM Installation Task Map
index iconInstalling Oracle VM Using Local or Remote Media
managing resources, index iconManage Oracle VM Resources
media installation using local or remote media, index iconInstalling Oracle VM Using Local or Remote Media
post installation tasks
index iconPost Installation Tasks for Oracle VM
index iconPost Installation Tasks for Oracle VM
updating software, index iconUpdate Oracle VM Software
Oracle VM, configuring preinstalled software
index iconOracle VM Server Configuration Worksheet
index iconConfigure the Preinstalled Oracle VM Server
Oracle VM installation, task map, index iconOracle VM Installation Task Map
Oracle VM Server, ISO image, index iconInstall Oracle VM Server Using Local or Remote Media
Oracle VM software
downloading updates, index iconUpdate Oracle VM Software
versions supported, index iconSupported Oracle VM Software
Oracle VTS software, index iconDiagnostic Tools
overview of operating system installation
index iconAbout Oracle Solaris Operating System Installs
index iconAbout Linux Operating System Installs
index iconAbout Microsoft Windows Server Operating System Installs
overview of Oracle VM installation, index iconAbout Oracle VM Installs