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Sun Fire X4140, X4240 and X4440 Servers Installation Guide

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Contents

Preface

1. Preparing for Installation

Server Types

Disk Drive Locations

Tools and Equipment Needed

Exterior Features

Front Panel Features for the Sun Fire X4140 Server

Rear Panel Features for the Sun Fire X4140 Server

Front Panel Features for the Sun Fire X4240 and X4440 Servers

Rear Panel Features for Sun Fire X4240, and X4440 Servers

Safety Precautions

ESD Precautions

Cabling Notes for Sun Fire X4140, X4240, and X4440 Servers

Minimum Cable Connections

AC Power Cables

Network Management Ports

Ethernet Ports

VGA Video Port

USB Ports

Opening the Box

Unpacking

Package Contents Inventory

Optional Component Installation

Installation Overview

2. Installing the Server in a Rack

Server Installation Process Overview

Toolless vs. Bolt-On Rail Assemblies

Checking Compatibility

Installing Slide Rails

Separate Mounting Bracket from Slide Rail

Installing the Mounting Brackets Onto the Server

Attaching Toolless Slide Rail Assemblies

Attaching Bolt-On Slide-Rail Assemblies

Installing the Server Into the Slide-Rail Assemblies

Installing the Cable Management Arm

Verifying Operation of the Slide Rails and CMA

Connecting Cables to the Sun Fire X4140 Server

Connector Locations

Ethernet Network Cables

Serial Management Port

SP Network Management Port

AC Power Cables

VGA Video Port

USB Ports

Connecting Cables to Sun Fire X4240 and X4440 Servers

Connector Locations

Ethernet Network Cables

Serial Management Port

SP Network Management Port

AC Power Cables

VGA Video Port

USB Ports

3. Setting Up the Operating System Software

Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris Operating System

Installation Worksheet

Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System

Before You Begin

Procedure

Redirecting the Console Output to the Video Port (Optional)

procedure iconsmall spaceConnecting to the Server Using a Serial Capture Program

Solaris 10 User Documentation

Solaris 10 Training

4. Configuring the Preinstalled OpenSolaris Operating System

Before You Begin

Installation Worksheet

Configuring the Preinstalled OpenSolaris Operating System

procedure iconsmall spaceAccessing the System Over the Network

procedure iconsmall spaceAccessing the System Locally

procedure iconsmall spaceConfigure the Preinstalled OpenSolaris Operating System

procedure iconsmall space(Optional) Redirect the Console Output to the Video Port

procedure iconsmall space(Optional) Modify the GRUB Menu to Auto Boot

Getting Started on OpenSolaris

Configuring Server RAID Drives

RAID Drive Overview

RAID Drive Options

Mirroring the Preinstalled OpenSolaris OS With LSI RAID

procedure iconsmall spaceCreate a Mirror Image of the Preinstalled OpenSolaris OS With LSI RAID

Mirroring the Preinstalled OpenSolaris OS With Sun StorageTek HBA Card

procedure iconsmall spaceCreate a Mirror Image of the Preinstalled OpenSolaris OS With Sun StorageTek

OpenSolaris Operating System User Information

Using the OpenSolaris Installation Program

Reinstalling the OpenSolaris Operating System

Download OpenSolaris Operating System

5. Connecting to the Service Processor For Configuration

Overview

Using the CLI

procedure iconsmall spaceConnecting to the ILOM Using the CLI

procedure iconsmall spaceConnecting to the ILOM Using SSH

Using the ILOM Web GUI

6. Powering the Server On and Off

Preparing the System

Applying Standby Power

Powering On the Server

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Power On the Server

Powering Off the Server

Index