Sun Netra X4450 Server Installation Guide

Sun Netra X4450 Server Installation Guide

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Contents

Preface

Sun Netra X4450 Features Overview

Sun Netra X4450 Server

Chassis Identification

Features at a Glance

Preinstalled Solaris Operating System

Remote Manageability With ILOM

High Levels of System Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability

Hot-Pluggable and Hot-Swappable Components

Power Supply Redundancy

Environmental Monitoring

Support for RAID Storage Configurations

Fault Management and Predictive Self Healing

Rackmountable Enclosure

Preparing for Installation

Tools and Equipment Needed

Shipping Kit Inventory List

ESD Precautions

Power Information

Changing the Power Input

Power Specifications

Installation Overview

Mounting the Server Into a Rack

Hardmounting the Server in a 19-Inch 4-Post Rack

Install a Server With a Hardmount 19-Inch 4-Post Rack

Mounting the Server in a 19-Inch 4-Post Sliding Rail Mount Rack

Install a Server With a Sliding Rail Mount in a 19-Inch 4-Post Rack

Install Bracket Extenders

Hardmounting the Server in a 600-mm 4-Post Rack

Install a Server With a Hardmount in a 600-mm 4-Post Rack

Hardmounting the Server in a 23-Inch 2-Post Rack

Hardmount the Server in a 23-Inch 2-Post Rack

Hardmounting the Server in a 19-Inch 2-Post Rack

Hardmount the Server in a 19-Inch 2-Post Rack

Cabling the Server

Attaching the Data Cables

Cable Connections and Ports

Attach the Data Cables to the Server

Preparing the DC Power Source

DC Power Source Requirements

DC Supply and Ground Conductor Requirements

Overcurrent Protection Requirements

Assemble the DC Input Power Cable

Install the Strain Relief Housings

Managing Cables With the CMA

Secure the Server Cables in the CMA

Powering On the System

Powering On the Server for the First Time

Power On the Server

Connecting to the ILOM Service Processor for the First Time

ILOM Service Processor Software Overview

Service Processor Interfaces

ILOM IP Addresses

Determining the ILOM Service Processor IP Address

View the Service Processor IP Address Using the BIOS

View the Service Processor IP Address Using a Serial Connection

Modifying the Service Processor IP Address

Change the SP DHCP IP Address to a Static IP Address Using the Serial Connection

Change the SP Static IP address to a DHCP IP Address Using the Serial Connection

Change a Static IP Address Using the SP ILOM Web Browser Interface

Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System

Solaris Preinstallation Overview

Delivery Methods

GRUB Menu

Before You Begin

Installation Worksheet

Configuring the Solaris OS

Configure the Preinstalled Solaris OS

(Optional) Redirect the Console Output to the Video Port

Using the GRUB Menu

Set the Video Port as the Default Output

Configuring RAID Drives

RAID Drive Overview

Mirroring the Preinstalled Solaris OS With LSI RAID

Create a Mirror Image of the Solaris OS on HDD1

Creating a RAID Set to Incorporate a Preinstalled OS Using the Sun StorageTek Card

Mirror Your Configured Solaris OS

Solaris 10 OS User Information

Accessing Solaris 10 User Documentation

Downloading Solaris 10 OS Software

Solaris 10 OS Training

Troubleshooting

Powering On and Off the Server

Apply Main Power for All Server Components

Power Off From Main Power Mode

Setup Troubleshooting

Contacting Support

Updating the Firmware

Updating the Firmware

Update the Firmware

Sun Netra X4450 Server Installation Guide

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