SPARC M8 and SPARC M7 Servers Installation Guide

Stand-Alone Server Installation Task Overview

Perform the following tasks to install and configure a stand-alone SPARC M8-8 or SPARC M7-8 server into your own rack. See Rackmounted Server Installation Task Overview if your server was factory installed in an Oracle rack.

Step Description Documents or Links 1. Review the product notes for any late-breaking news about the server. SPARC M8 and SPARC M7 Servers Product Notes 2. Review the important safety and security notices. SPARC M8-8 and SPARC M7-8 Server Safety and Compliance Guide SPARC M8 and SPARC M7 Servers Security Guide Important Safety Information for Oracle's Sun Hardware Systems 3. Familiarize yourself with the server features and the main components required for installation. SPARC M8-8 Server Overview SPARC M7-8 Server Overview SPARC M8-8 and SPARC M7-8 Server Front Components (Installation) SPARC M8-8 and SPARC M7-8 Server Rear Components (Installation) 4. Review the server specifications and requirements and prepare for the installation. Physical Dimensions (Rackmounted Servers) Reviewing the Power Requirements Preparing for Cooling Rackmounted Server Unpacking Area Planning Network Addresses Planning Storage Devices 5. Take ESD and safety precautions, and assemble the required tools. Preparing for Installation 6. Unpack and install the server in a rack. Prepare the power cords. Installing a Stand-Alone Server in a Rack 7. Install required and any optional components. Required Network Interface Card Installation Optional Component Installation 8. Connect the SP and data cables to the server. Connecting SP Cables Connect Network and Data Cables 9. Make serial connections to the SPs, power on, and configure the server for the first time. Powering On the Server for the First Time

Related Information

• Rackmounted and Stand-Alone Servers

• Installing a Stand-Alone Server in a Rack

• SPARC M8 and SPARC M7 Servers Administration Guide