Sun Fire X4250 Server Installation Guide

This chapter describes how to set up the Sun Fire X4250 server hardware. It includes the following topics:

• Tools and Equipment Needed
• Installation Process Flowchart
• Unpacking the Boxes
• Sun Fire X4250 Server Description

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Tools and Equipment Needed

To install the system, you need the following tools:

• #2 Phillips screwdriver
• Antistatic 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

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Installation Process Flowchart

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

FIGURE 1-1 Sun Fire X4250 Server Installation Process (Part 1)

FIGURE 1-2 Sun Fire X4250 Server Installation Process (Part 2)

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Unpacking the Boxes

Unpack all server components from the packing cartons.

Graphic showing contents of the server ship kit.Package Contents Inventory

The following items are packaged with the Sun Fire X4250 server:

• Sun Fire X4250 server
• Sun Fire X4250 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 X4250 Server Installation Guide (this document)
• SunVTS Diagnostics CD
• Sun Fire X4250 Server Tools and Drivers DVD (includes drivers and additional)
• 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 wrist strap, foot strap, 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.

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Sun Fire X4250 Server Description

This section shows the Sun Fire X4250 server front and back panel features.

Front Panel Features

FIGURE 1-3 shows the front panel features.The hard drive numbering is shown on the hard drive map label.

FIGURE 1-3 Front Panel

Back Panel

FIGURE 1-4 shows the back panel features.

FIGURE 1-4 Back Panel

Sun Fire X4250 Server Installation Guide

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