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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

Configure RAID on Storage Drives Using a Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe Internal HBA

Configure RAID on Storage Drives Using a Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe RAID Internal HBA

Configuring RAID Using the BIOS RAID Configuration Utilities

Configuring RAID With the Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe Internal HBA

Configure RAID in UEFI BIOS Boot Mode With the Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe Internal HBA

Configure RAID in Legacy BIOS Boot Mode With the Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe Internal HBA

Configuring RAID in UEFI BIOS Boot Mode With the Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe RAID Internal HBA

Configure RAID in UEFI BIOS Boot Mode With the Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe RAID Internal HBA

Configuring RAID in Legacy BIOS Boot Mode With the Sun Storage 6 Gb PCIe RAID Internal HBA

Create a RAID Volume in Legacy BIOS Boot Mode Using the BIOS RAID Configuration Utilities

Make a RAID Volume Bootable Using the LSI WebBIOS Configuration Utility

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

Index

Configure RAID on Storage Drives Using a Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe Internal HBA

  1. Launch Oracle System Assistant.

    See Accessing Oracle System Assistant.

    The Oracle System Assistant System Overview screen appears.

  2. In the System Overview screen, verify that the BIOS Mode is set to the boot mode (UEFI or Legacy BIOS) that you plan to use when you install the operating system.

    Note - The BIOS mode used for the RAID configuration must match the BIOS boot mode of the operating system with which you intend to use the RAID configuration. For instructions for switching the BIOS mode from UEFI to Legacy BIOS, or vice versa, see the Oracle X4 Series Servers Administration Guide at http://www.oracle.com/goto/x86AdminDiag/docs. Additionally, not all supported operating systems support UEFI mode. For a list of operating systems that support UEFI mode, see UEFI BIOS Boot Mode.


  3. Click the Configure Hardware button, then select the RAID Configuration tab.

    The RAID Configuration screen appears.


    image:RAID configuration screen.
  4. In the HBA list box, select the SGX-SAS6-INT-Z HBA.

    This is the Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe Internal HBA.

  5. In the Select RAID Level list box, select the desired RAID level.

    Oracle System Assistant only supports RAID-0, RAID-1, and RAID-10.

  6. In the Available Disks table, select the storage drives that you want to add to the RAID volume, then click the Create Volume button.

    The Create Volume dialog box appears.


    image:RAID configuration Create Volume dialog screen.
  7. In the Create Volume dialog box:
    1. (Optional) Enter the volume name.

      Entering a volume name is optional. If you do not name the volume, Oracle System Assistant creates a volume without a name.

    2. Select the volume stripe size.
    3. Click Create.

      The Creating RAID Volume information box appears.


      image:Screen showing the Creating RAID Volume information box.

      After the volume is created, it is displayed in the Created Volumes table.


      image:Screen showing Created Volumes.
  8. In the Details/Action column of the Created Volumes table, click the Details button.

    The Volume Details dialog box appears.


    image:Screen showing the RAID configuration Volume Details dialog box.
  9. In the Volume Details dialog box:
    1. Review the volume details.
    2. (Optional) In the Volume Name field, enter a volume name, delete it, or modify it.

      If you did not enter a volume name earlier, the Volume Details dialog box gives you a second chance to do so. If you entered a volume name earlier, you can modify or delete it here.


      Note - Naming the volume is optional. If you do not name the volume, Oracle System Assistant creates a volume without a name. Additionally, if at any time you want to change or delete the volume name, you can do so by clicking on the Details button in the Created Volumes table.


    3. To confirm the volume creation, Click Save & Close.

      The RAID Configuration screen appears and shows the results of the RAID configuration.


      image:Screen showing the results of the RAID configuration.
  10. If you want to designate the created volume as a global hot spare, perform the following steps; otherwise, proceed to Step 11.
    1. Click the Details button in the Details/Actions column.

      The Disk Details dialog box appears.


      image:Graphic showing the Disk Details dialog box.
    2. Check the Set as Hot Spare box.

      Note - With the Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe Internal HBA, you can create a maximum of two hot spares.


    3. Click Save.

      The Disk Details dialog box closes.

  11. If you want to delete a volume, select it and click the Delete Volume button.

    This completes the RAID configuration task.

  12. Do one of the following:
    • To select any other Oracle System Assistant task, click the corresponding button in the left panel menu. For example, after configuring RAID, you might want to select the Install OS task and perform an operating system installation.

    • To return to the Oracle System Assistant System Overview screen, click System Information in the left menu panel.

    • To quit Oracle System Assistant, click Exit.