C H A P T E R 1 - Setting Up the Sun Java Workstation W1100z and W2100z

C H A P T E R 1

Setting Up the Sun Java Workstation W1100z and W2100z

This chapter includes information about the following topics:

Safety Information

Planning the Installation Process

Unpacking the Workstation

Cabling the Workstation

Powering On the Workstation

Powering Off the Workstation

Safety Information

Refer to the following documents for safety information regarding the Sun Java Workstation W1100z and W2100z:

Important Safety Information for Sun Hardware Systems, 816-7190-10 (hardcopy document included in the ship kit)

Sun Java Workstation W1100z and W2100z Safety and Compliance Guide, 817-6586-xx (included on the Sun Java Workstation W1100z and W2100z Documentation CD)

Planning the Installation Process

Use the following flowchart as a process tool to assist you with installation of the Sun Java Workstation W1100z and W2100z.

FIGURE 1-1 Process for Installing the Sun Java Workstation W1100z and W2100z

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

Unpacking the Workstation

Carefully unpack all workstation components from the packing cartons. The following items should be packaged with the Sun Java Workstation W1100z and W2100z:

Sun Java Workstation W1100z or W2100z

Sun Java Workstation W1100z and W2100z documentation

Sun Java Workstation W1100z and W2100z Set Up Poster

Sun Java Workstation W1100z and W2100z Safety and Compliance Guide

Sun Binary Code License

Sun Java Workstation W1100z and W2100z Documentation CD

Sun Java Workstation W1100z and W2100z Supplemental CD (includes drivers and diagnostics software)

Ethernet cable

Graphics cards adapters

DVI to HD15 adapter for all graphics cards

60-pin LFH connector cable if your system has an NVS280 graphics card

Solaris 9 x86 HW Operating System (4/04) or later media kit

Java Desktop System, Release 2 DVDs or CDs (if the Java Desktop System is preinstalled on your workstation).

The country accessory kit, which includes the power cable, keyboard, and mouse is packaged separately.

Front Panel Overview

FIGURE 1-2 illustrates the front panel of the Sun Java Workstation W1100z and W2100z.

FIGURE 1-2 Front Panel

Figure showing the front panel of the Sun W1100z and W2100z workstations. [ D ]

Rear Panel Overview

FIGURE 1-3 depicts the rear panel of the Sun Java Workstation W1100z and W2100z.

FIGURE 1-3 Rear Panel

Figure showing the back panel and the optional graphics cards for the workstation. [ D ]

Cabling the Workstation

FIGURE 1-4 illustrates the cable connections for the workstation.

FIGURE 1-4 Cable Connections

Figure showing cable connections for the Sun W1100z and W2100z workstations. [ D ]

Connect the workstation and external devices in this order (See FIGURE 1-4):

1. Connect the workstation power cord to a grounded electrical outlet.

2. Connect the keyboard and mouse to the USB connectors on the rear of the panel.

3. Connect the monitor cable to the video connector on the filler panel of the graphics accelerator.

Note - If the video card on your system has only DVI connectors, you will need to connect the included DVI-HD15 adapter to the DVI connector before connecting the monitor cable. If you are using the NVS280 video card, you must first connect the 60-pin LFH splitter connector included with the system before attaching the DVI-HD15 adapter.

4. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet connector on the Sun Java Workstation W1100z or W2100z and connect the other end to an Ethernet RJ45 jack.

5. Connect any additional external devices to the workstation's other connectors.

Powering On the Workstation

Tip - If you are installing optional internal components such as additional memory DIMMs, PCI cards, optical drives, or hard drives, install those components before you power on the workstation. If you are not installing optional components, you are ready to power on the workstation.

1. Turn on power to the monitor and to all external devices.

2. Press and release the workstation Power button on the front panel (FIGURE 1-2).

3. After several seconds, verify that the platform power LED on the Power button lights.

The platform power LED on the Power button lights after the workstation begins the internal booting process FIGURE 1-2.

4. If you are powering on the workstation for the first time, you will need to install the operating system or configure the preinstalled operating system after the system is finished booting.

See Chapter 2 for information on installing the operating system.

See Chapter 3 for information on configuring the preinstalled Java Desktop System.

Powering Off the Workstation

1. Save your data and close any open applications.

2. Read all of the following power-off options before powering off the workstation:

Power off the workstation by using the operating system shut down command or menu option.

In most cases, this powers down the operating system, then turns off the power to the workstation.

If the workstation power does not shut off through the operating system command or this command is not available, press and release the power button (location shown in FIGURE 1-2).

This initiates an orderly shutdown of the operating system and powers off the workstation.

Note - Use the options in the first two bullets whenever possible to avoid data loss.

If the workstation does not shut off, press and hold the power button for approximately 4 seconds.

This shuts down the power to the workstation, but does not initiate an orderly shutdown of the system. This method could result in data loss.

If the preceding options fail to power off the workstation, see "Troubleshooting" in the Sun Java Workstation W1100z and W2100z User Guide, 817-6585-xx, for more options.

Note - After powering off the workstation, wait at least four seconds before powering on the workstation again.