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Sun Server X4-4 Installation Guide
Updated: October 2015
Sun Server X4-4 Installation Guide
Document Information
Using This Documentation
Sun Server X4-4 Model Naming Convention
Getting the Latest Firmware and Software
Documentation and Feedback
About This Documentation
Support and Training
Contributors
Change History
Installation Procedure Overview
Server Features and Components
Front Panel Features
Back Panel Features
Server Supported Components
Managing Your Server
Oracle System Assistant
Oracle ILOM
Oracle Hardware Management Pack
UEFI BIOS
Preparing to Install the Server
Server Specifications
Physical Specifications
Electrical Specifications
Environmental Requirements
Ventilation Guidelines
Shipping Inventory
Tools and Equipment Needed
ESD Precautions
Optional Component Installation
Installing the Server Into a Rack
Safety Precautions
Rack Compatibility
Install Mounting Brackets
Attach Slide-Rail Assemblies
Install Server Into the Slide-Rail Assemblies
Install Cable Management Arm
Verify Operation of Slide-Rails and CMA
Cabling the Server
Cable the Server
Connect the Power Cords
Connecting to Oracle ILOM
Oracle ILOM Hardware and Interfaces
Oracle ILOM Network Defaults
Logging In to Oracle ILOM
Log In to Oracle ILOM Using a Local Serial Connection
Log In to Oracle ILOM Using a Remote Ethernet Connection
Modifying Network Settings for Oracle ILOM
Modify Network Settings From the Oracle ILOM CLI
Modify Network Settings From the Oracle ILOM Web Interface
Testing Network Settings for Oracle ILOM
Test IPv4 or IPv6 Network Configuration From the Oracle ILOM CLI
Test IPv4 or IPv6 Network Configuration From the Oracle ILOM Web Interface
Exit Oracle ILOM
Troubleshooting the Service Processor Connection
Reset the Service Processor Using Oracle ILOM
Resetting the Service Processor Using the SP Reset Switch
Recover Root Account Password
Setting Up Software and Firmware Using Oracle System Assistant
Launch Oracle System Assistant Using the Oracle ILOM Web Interface
Launch Oracle System Assistant Locally
Configure Server Drives for OS Installation
Drive Configuration Options
Configuring RAID Using Oracle System Assistant
Configure RAID With a Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe Internal HBA
Configure RAID With a Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe RAID Internal HBA
Configuring RAID Using the BIOS RAID Configuration Utilities
Configuring RAID Using the BIOS With the Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe Internal HBA
Configure RAID in UEFI BIOS Boot Mode
Configure RAID in Legacy BIOS Boot Mode
Configuring RAID Using the BIOS With the Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe RAID Internal HBA
Configure RAID in UEFI BIOS Boot Mode
Configure RAID in Legacy BIOS Boot Mode
Set Up an Operating System and Drivers
Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle Solaris OS
Oracle Solaris OS Configuration Worksheet
Configure the Preinstalled Oracle Solaris Operating System
Oracle Solaris Operating System Documentation
Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle Linux OS
Oracle Linux Configuration Worksheet
Configure the Preinstalled Oracle Linux OS
Oracle Linux Operating System Documentation
Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle VM Software
Preinstalled Oracle VM Server Compatibility Requirements
Oracle VM Configuration Worksheet
Configure the Preinstalled Oracle VM Server
Oracle VM Documentation
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
Installing Updates
Installing Firmware
Installing Hardware Drivers and OS Tools
Controlling System Power and Viewing BIOS Messages
Powering On the Server and Viewing BIOS Messages
Use the Power Button to Power On the Server
Use the Oracle ILOM CLI to Power On the Server
Use the Oracle ILOM Web Interface to Power On the Server
Viewing BIOS Messages
Powering Off the Server for Orderly Shutdown
Use the Power Button for Orderly Shutdown
Use the Oracle ILOM CLI for Orderly Shutdown
Use the Oracle ILOM Web Interface for Orderly 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
Reset the Server
Use the Oracle ILOM CLI to Reset the Server
Use the Oracle ILOM Web Interface to Reset the Server
Troubleshooting Installation Issues
Troubleshooting and Diagnostic References
Technical Support Information Worksheet
Locating the Server Serial Number
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Language:
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Sun Server X4-4 Installation Guide
October 2015
This document contains installation instructions for Oracle's Sun Server X4-4.
Document Information
Using This Documentation
Sun Server X4-4 Model Naming Convention
Getting the Latest Firmware and Software
Documentation and Feedback
About This Documentation
Support and Training
Contributors
Change History
Installation Procedure Overview
Server Features and Components
Front Panel Features
Back Panel Features
Server Supported Components
Managing Your Server
Oracle System Assistant
Oracle ILOM
Oracle Hardware Management Pack
UEFI BIOS
Preparing to Install the Server
Server Specifications
Physical Specifications
Electrical Specifications
Environmental Requirements
Ventilation Guidelines
Shipping Inventory
Tools and Equipment Needed
ESD Precautions
Optional Component Installation
Installing the Server Into a Rack
Safety Precautions
Rack Compatibility
Install Mounting Brackets
Attach Slide-Rail Assemblies
Install Server Into the Slide-Rail Assemblies
Install Cable Management Arm
Verify Operation of Slide-Rails and CMA
Cabling the Server
Cable the Server
Connect the Power Cords
Connecting to Oracle ILOM
Oracle ILOM Hardware and Interfaces
Oracle ILOM Network Defaults
Logging In to Oracle ILOM
Log In to Oracle ILOM Using a Local Serial Connection
Log In to Oracle ILOM Using a Remote Ethernet Connection
Modifying Network Settings for Oracle ILOM
Modify Network Settings From the Oracle ILOM CLI
Modify Network Settings From the Oracle ILOM Web Interface
Testing Network Settings for Oracle ILOM
Test IPv4 or IPv6 Network Configuration From the Oracle ILOM CLI
Test IPv4 or IPv6 Network Configuration From the Oracle ILOM Web Interface
Exit Oracle ILOM
Troubleshooting the Service Processor Connection
Reset the Service Processor Using Oracle ILOM
Resetting the Service Processor Using the SP Reset Switch
Recover Root Account Password
Setting Up Software and Firmware Using Oracle System Assistant
Launch Oracle System Assistant Using the Oracle ILOM Web Interface
Launch Oracle System Assistant Locally
Configure Server Drives for OS Installation
Drive Configuration Options
Configuring RAID Using Oracle System Assistant
Configure RAID With a Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe Internal HBA
Configure RAID With a Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe RAID Internal HBA
Configuring RAID Using the BIOS RAID Configuration Utilities
Configuring RAID Using the BIOS With the Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe Internal HBA
Configure RAID in UEFI BIOS Boot Mode
Configure RAID in Legacy BIOS Boot Mode
Configuring RAID Using the BIOS With the Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe RAID Internal HBA
Configure RAID in UEFI BIOS Boot Mode
Configure RAID in Legacy BIOS Boot Mode
Set Up an Operating System and Drivers
Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle Solaris OS
Oracle Solaris OS Configuration Worksheet
Configure the Preinstalled Oracle Solaris Operating System
Oracle Solaris Operating System Documentation
Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle Linux OS
Oracle Linux Configuration Worksheet
Configure the Preinstalled Oracle Linux OS
Oracle Linux Operating System Documentation
Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle VM Software
Preinstalled Oracle VM Server Compatibility Requirements
Oracle VM Configuration Worksheet
Configure the Preinstalled Oracle VM Server
Oracle VM Documentation
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
Installing Updates
Installing Firmware
Installing Hardware Drivers and OS Tools
Controlling System Power and Viewing BIOS Messages
Powering On the Server and Viewing BIOS Messages
Use the Power Button to Power On the Server
Use the Oracle ILOM CLI to Power On the Server
Use the Oracle ILOM Web Interface to Power On the Server
Viewing BIOS Messages
Powering Off the Server for Orderly Shutdown
Use the Power Button for Orderly Shutdown
Use the Oracle ILOM CLI for Orderly Shutdown
Use the Oracle ILOM Web Interface for Orderly 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
Reset the Server
Use the Oracle ILOM CLI to Reset the Server
Use the Oracle ILOM Web Interface to Reset the Server
Troubleshooting Installation Issues
Troubleshooting and Diagnostic References
Technical Support Information Worksheet
Locating the Server Serial Number
Index
A
B
C
E
F
I
L
M
N
O
P
R
S
T
U
V
W