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Using This Documentation

Hardware Installation

Product Description

Sun Blade X4-2B Server Module Overview

Front Panel Features

Related Information

Rear Panel Features

Specifications

Physical Specifications

Electrical Specifications

Environmental Specifications

Related Information

Supported Components

Related Information

Software Overview

Oracle System Assistant Overview

Oracle System Assistant Example

Oracle ILOM Overview

About Oracle ILOM CMM

Oracle ILOM CMM Web Interface Example

Oracle ILOM CMM CLI Example

Related Information

About Server Module SP Oracle ILOM

Server Module SP Oracle ILOM Web Interface Example

Server Module SP Oracle ILOM CLI Example

Related Information

UEFI BIOS Overview

UEFI BIOS Boot Mode Selection

Legacy BIOS Boot Mode

UEFI BIOS Boot Mode

Installing the Server Module

1. Review Product Documentation

Sun Blade 6000 Modular System Documentation Library

Chassis NEMs

Related Information

Sun Blade X4-2B Documentation Library

2. Receive and Unpack the Server Module

Inventory Shipping Kit

Related Information

ESD and Safety Precautions

Related Information

Install Optional Components

USB Stick

Related Information

Verify Supported Components

Prepare the Site and Chassis

3. Insert the Server Module Into a Chassis

Insert the Sun Blade X4-2B Server Module Into a Chassis

4. Access Server Module Management Tools

Connection Option Summary

Set Up Server Module Remote Using Ethernet Network Connection

Set Up Server Module Using Local Serial Connection

Set Up Server Module Using Local KVM Connection

Accessing Oracle ILOM

Determining Server Module Oracle ILOM SP IP Address

Display Server Module Oracle ILOM SP IP Address (Web Interface)

Display Server Module Oracle ILOM SP IP Address (CLI)

Access Server Module SP Oracle ILOM

Log In to Oracle ILOM SP (Web Interface)

Log In to Oracle ILOM SP (CLI)

Accessing the Host Console

Access Host Console (CLI)

Access Remote Host Console

5. Set up Server Module Software and Firmware (Oracle System Assistant)

Accessing Oracle System Assistant

Launch Oracle System Assistant (Oracle ILOM)

Launch Oracle System Assistant (Locally)

Set Up Software and Firmware (Oracle System Assistant)

6. Configure Server Module Drives for OS Installation

Identifying REM Host Bus Adapters

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

Configuring Storage Drives: SG-SAS6-R-REM-Z (Oracle System Assistant)

SG-SAS6-REM-Z Host Bus Adapter

Configure Storage Drives SG-SAS6-REM-Z (Oracle System Assistant)

Configure Storage Drives (LSI Configuration Utilities)

Configure Storage Drives (LSI WebBIOS Configuration Utility)

Set RAID Volume (Virtual Drive) as Bootable SG-SAS6-R-REM-Z HBA (LSI WebBIOS Utility)

Create a RAID Volume using LSI SAS 2 BIOS Configuration Utility

7. Set Up an Operating System and Drivers

Install OS or Drivers

Configuring Preinstalled Oracle Solaris OS

Preinstalled Oracle Solaris 11.1 Image BIOS Boot Mode Restriction

Preinstalled Operating System RAID Limitations

Oracle Solaris OS Documentation

Configuration Worksheet

Next Step

Configure Preinstalled Oracle Solaris 11

Configuring Preinstalled Oracle VM Software

Preinstalled Oracle VM Image BIOS Boot Mode Restriction

Oracle VM Server Configuration Worksheet

Related Information

Configure Preinstalled Oracle VM Server

Updating Oracle VM Software

Getting Started With Oracle VM

Related Information

Configuring Preinstalled Oracle Linux OS

Preinstalled Oracle Linux Image BIOS Boot Mode Restriction

Oracle Linux Configuration Worksheet

Related Information

Configure the Preinstalled Oracle Linux OS

Register and Update Your Oracle Linux OS

Registering Oracle Linux and Activating Automatic Update

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

Download Firmware and Software Using My Oracle Support

Requesting Physical Media

Gathering Information for the Physical Media Request

Request Physical Media (Online)

Request Physical Media (By Phone)

Installing Updates Using Other Methods

Controlling System Power

Power States

Powering Off the Server Module

Graceful Shutdown (Power Button)

Graceful Shutdown (Oracle ILOM Web Interface)

Graceful Shutdown (Oracle ILOM CLI)

Immediate Shutdown (Power Button)

Immediate Shutdown (Oracle ILOM CLI)

Powering On the Server Module

Resetting the Server

Reset the Server (Oracle ILOM CLI)

Reset the Server (Oracle ILOM Web Interface)

Troubleshooting Installation Issues

Identifying Server Faults

Troubleshooting Server Power States

Related Information

Technical Support Information Worksheet

Locating the Server Module Serial Number

Locating the Chassis Serial Number

Related Information

Operating System Installation

Service

Index

Insert the Sun Blade X4-2B Server Module Into a Chassis

  1. Locate a blank blade slot in the Sun Blade 6000 modular system chassis.

    http://www.oracle.com/goto/SB6000/docs

  2. Remove a slot filler panel.
    1. Pinch together the ends of the ejector arm handle to unlock the slot filler panel.
    2. Rotate the lever out to the open position.
    3. Eject the filler panel.
    4. Keep the filler panel for later use.

    Caution - Chassis shutdown hazard. Do not operate the chassis with empty slots for more than 60 seconds. Always insert a filler panel into an empty slot. If you are not installing a server module into a slot, do not remove a slot filler panel. The slot filler panel is required to meet FCC standards for electromagnetic interference (EMI).


  3. Remove the rear cover from the server module rear panel midplane connector.

    See Rear Panel Features for the location of the rear cover.

    The following illustration shows rear panel features on the Sun Blade X4-2B.


    image:Illustrations showing the rear of the server module
    Figure Legend
    1
    Power connector
    2
    I/O Connector
    3
    Rear cover (remove)
    4
    USB internal ports 0, 1

    Caution - Drop hazard - Server modules can weigh up to 20 lbs (10kg). Use two hands to install or remove the server module from the chassis.


  4. Open both of the server module ejector levers.

    Position the server module vertically so that the ejectors are on the right.

  5. Install the server module as follows:
    1. Push the server module into the slot until the server module stops and is flush with the chassis (see 1).
    2. Lock the server module into the chassis. Rotate the top ejector down while rotating the bottom ejector up until they both latch into place (see 2).
      image:Install a server module into a powered-on chassis

      The server module is now locked in the chassis. After you install a server module into a powered-on chassis, the server module SP automatically boots using standby power from the chassis power supplies.

  6. Verify server module status indicator LED activity.

    Verify that the server module front panel indicators illuminate after plugging in the server module:

    1. All four server module status indicators blink three times.

      The blade has been powered on and the SP boot process has begun.

    2. The green OK/Power status indicator blinks rapidly (0.125 seconds on, 0.125 seconds off) while the SP is booting.
    3. The green OK/Power status indicator blinks briefly once every 3 seconds.

      The server module is in standby power mode after the SP completes its boot cycle.


      image:server module front panel LEDs

      1
      Locate status indicator LED (white). Press button to identify server.
      2
      Ready to Remove status indicator LED (blue). Main power removed.
      3
      Service Action Required status indicator LED (amber). A fault condition has occurred.
      4
      OK/Power status indicator LED (green). Modes:
      • SP booting - Fast blink, 0.125 second on, 0.125 second off.

      • Standby power – Blink, 0.1 second on, 2.9 seconds off.

      • Host booting – Slow blink, 0.5 second on, 0.5 second off.

      • Full power – Steady on.

      5
      Power button. Press briefly to toggle the server between standby and full power.

      Caution - Pressing the Power button for more than four seconds when the server module is in full power initiates immediate shutdown to standby power. Can cause data loss.


    4. (Optional LED lamp test) Press and hold the Locate LED until all the front panel LEDs light up. The lamps remain lit for 15-20 seconds.

      Refer to the Sun Blade X4-2B Service Manual .


    Tip -

    For more front panel information, see Front Panel Features. For additional information about server module indicators, LED lamp test, server module removal, power procedures, and front panel cable connections, refer to the Sun Blade X4-2B Service Manual .


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