Sun Fire X2250 Server Installation Guide

Sun Fire X2250 Server Installation Guide

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Preface

1. Setting Up the Sun Fire X2250 Server Hardware

Safety and Compliance Information

Planning the Installation Process

Package Contents Inventory

Installing the Server Into a Rack With Optional Slide Rails

Connecting the Cables

To Connect the Cables

Powering On and Off the Server

To Apply Standby Power for Initial Service Processor Configuration

To Power On Main Power Mode

To Power Off Main Power Mode

Setup Troubleshooting and Support

Troubleshooting the Sun Fire X2250 Server Setup

Contacting Support

2. Setting Up the Sun Fire X2250 Server Software

Introduction to the Integrated Lights Out Manager

Connecting to the ILOM Service Processor

To Connect to ILOM Using a Serial Connection

Connecting to ILOM Using an Ethernet Connection

Configuring ILOM Using Dynamic Ethernet Settings

To Configure ILOM Ethernet Settings Using DHCP

Configuring ILOM Using Static Ethernet Settings

To Configure Static IP Addresses Using the Web Interface

To Configure Static IP Addresses Using the CLI

To Configure Static IP Addresses Using the BIOS Setup Utility

Setting Up Platform Operating System and Driver Software

Installing Other Operating Systems and Drivers

3. Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System

Before You Begin

Installation Worksheet

Selecting Your Console Output

Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System

To Connect to the Server Using the Service Processor’s IP Address

To Connect to the Server Using a Terminal Program

Solaris 10 Operating System User Information

Accessing Solaris 10 OS User Documentation

Downloading Solaris 10 OS Software

Solaris 10 OS Training

Sun Fire X2250 Server Installation Guide

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