Before You Begin

C H A P T E R 1

Before You Begin

This chapter describes how to set up the Sun Fire X4150 server hardware. It includes the following topics:

Tools and Equipment Needed

Installation Process Flowchart

Unpacking the Boxes

Sun Fire X4150 Server Description

Tools and Equipment Needed

To install the system, you need the following tools:

#2 Phillips screwdriver

ESD mat and grounding strap

Pencil, stylus, or other pointed device, for pushing front panel buttons.

You also need a system console device, such as one of the following:

Sun workstation

ASCII terminal

Terminal server

Installation Process Flowchart

To install a typical server, follow the flowcharts in FIGURE 1-1 and FIGURE 1-2.

FIGURE 1-1 Sun Fire X4150 Server Installation Process (Part 1)

Flowchart showing the installation process that is documented in this guide.

FIGURE 1-2 Sun Fire X4150 Server Installation Process (Part 2)

Flowchart showing the installation process that is documented in this guide.

Unpacking the Boxes

Unpack all server components from the packing cartons.

Package Contents Inventory

Sun Fire X4150 server

Sun Fire X4150 server accessory kit, including the following documentation:

Sun Fire X4150, X4250, and X4450 Servers Getting Started Guide

Important Safety Information for Sun Hardware Systems

Additional license, safety, and registration documentation

DB9-RJ45 adapter (for serial system management port)

Windows preinstall kit (only if Windows Server 2003 is preinstalled on the server).

Optional rackmount kit

Optional cable management kit

Power cables, keyboard, and mouse are packaged separately from the other items.

Options

The documentation and CD kit is a separate orderable option. This kit currently includes the following items:

Sun Fire X4150 Server Installation Guide (this document)

SunVTS Diagnostics CD

Sun Fire X4150 Server Tools and Drivers DVD (includes drivers and additional firmware)

Sun Installation Assistant CD

Standard server components are installed at the factory. However, ordered options such as additional memory or PCI-e cards are shipped separately. If possible, install optional components before installing the server in a rack.

Antistatic Precautions

Electronic equipment is susceptible to damage by static electricity. Use a grounded antistatic wriststrap, footstrap, or equivalent safety equipment to prevent electrostatic damage (ESD) when you install or service the server.

Caution - To protect electronic components from electrostatic damage, which can permanently disable the system or require repair by Sun service technicians, place components on an antistatic surface, such as an antistatic discharge mat, an antistatic bag, or a disposable antistatic mat. Wear an antistatic grounding strap connected to a metal surface on the chassis when you work on system components.

Sun Fire X4150 Server Description

This section shows the front and back of the Sun Fire X4150 server.

Front Panel Features

FIGURE 1-3 shows the front panel. TABLE 1-1 describes the front panel features.

FIGURE 1-3 Front Panel - 8 drive configuration shown

Figure showing the front panel of the server. [ D ]

TABLE 1-1 Front Panel Legend
Label	Item	Label	Item
1	Locator LED/Locator button: white	9	Hard disk drive 5 (optional)
2	Service Required LED: amber	10	Hard disk drive 4 (optional)
3	Power/OK LED: green	11	Hard disk drive 6 (optional)
4	Power button	12	Hard disk drive 7 (optional)
5	Hard disk drive 1 (optional)	13	DVD drive (optional)
6	Hard disk drive 0 (optional)	14	USB 2.0 connector (2)
7	Hard disk drive 3 (optional)	15	USB 2.0 connector (3)
8	Hard disk drive 2 (optional)	16	Fault LEDs: amber Top open Power supply (PS) fail Over temperature warning, fan fail

Back Panel

FIGURE 1-4 shows the back panel. TABLE 1-2 describes the back panel features.

FIGURE 1-4 Back Panel

Figure showing the back panel and optional PCI-express cards for the server.

Connectors, slots and LEDs on the back panel are labeled with numbers, left to right. Labels are described in the following table.

TABLE 1-2 Back Panel Legend
Label	Item	Label	Item
1	Power supply unit 0 connector	6	PCI-express slot (0)
2	Power supply unit 0 status indicator LEDs	7	PCI-express slot (1)
	Power Supply OK: green Power Supply Fail: amber AC OK: green	8	PCI-express slot (2)
3	Power supply unit 1 connector	9	Serial management/RJ-45 serial port
4	Power supply unit 1 status indicator LEDs: Power Supply OK: green Power Supply Fail: amber AC OK: green	10	Service processor (SP) network management NET MGT port
5	System status LEDs:	11	Gbit Ethernet ports NET 0, 1, 2, 3 (Intel)
	Power: green Attention: amber Locate: white	12	USB 2.0 ports (0, 1)
		13	HD15 video connector (analog VGA)