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Sun SPARC Enterprise T1000 Server Installation Guide

820-0018-10



Contents

Figures

Tables

Code Samples

Preface

1. Preparing for Installation

Server Overview

Tools Needed

Optional Components

Installation Overview

Slide Rail Assembly Notes

Cable Management Notes

Data Port and Cabling Notes

Port Locations

Cabling Notes

Safety Precautions

2. Installing the Server

Rackmount Kit

Installing the Server in a Rack

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Install the Mounting Brackets

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Install the Slide Rails

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Install the Server in the Rack

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Install the Cable Management Bracket

Removing the Server From the Rack for Service

Connecting the Server Cables

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Connect the SC Serial Management Port

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Connect the SC Network Management Port

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Connect the Ethernet Network Cables

TTYA Serial Port

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Connect the AC Power Cable to the Server

3. Powering On the System

Powering On the Server for the First Time

Power On Overview

System Console

ALOM CMT System Controller

Passwords

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Power On the System for the First Time

Logging In To the ALOM CMT System Controller

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Log In To the System Controller Using the Serial Management Port

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Log In To the System Controller Using the Network Management Port

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Configure the System Controller Network Management Port

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Reset the System Controller

Using the ALOM CMT System Controller for Common Operations

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Initiate the Power On Sequence

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Connect to the System Console

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Perform a Normal System Initialization

Booting the Solaris Operating System

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Boot the Solaris Operating System

procedure iconsmall space(Optional) To Reset the System

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Power Cycle the System

A. Updating the Server Firmware

Flash Image Overview

Updating the Firmware

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Update the Firmware

B. Selecting a Boot Device

Connecting the Network Interface to the Network

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Connect the Network Interface to the Network

C. Configuring the Network Management Port

Configuring the System Controller Network Manager Port

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Configure the System Controller Network Management Port

Index