Installation Overview

The following table lists the tasks that you must do to install your Oracle Sun Fire X4800 server.

Task	Description	Link
1. Unpack the box.		How to Unpack the Server
2. Familiarize yourself with the server features.		Front and Back Features and Components
3. Install the server in a rack.		To prepare to install your server in a rack, see How to Unpack the Server. Then look at How to Identify Your Rack Mounting Kit and see the corresponding rack mounting chapter.
4. Connect power cords, cables, and peripherals.		Attaching Administration (SP) Cables
5. Power on the server.		How to Apply Standby Power for Initial Service Processor Configuration
6. Check system specifications.		Sun Fire X4800 Server Specifications
7. Manage the server.		Managing Your Server Communicating With the ILOM and the System Console
8. Configure or install an operating system	Configure the optional preinstalled Oracle Solaris OS	Setting Up the Preinstalled Solaris Operating System
	For installation of Oracle Solaris OS when it is not preinstalled.	Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide for Oracle Solaris Operating System
	For assisted installation of Linux.	Oracle Hardware Installation Assistant 2.5 User's Guide for x86 Servers in the Oracle Hardware Installation Assistant library
	For unassisted installation of Linux.	Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide for Linux Operating Systems
	For assisted installation of Windows.	Oracle Hardware Installation Assistant 2.5 User's Guide for x86 Servers in the Oracle Hardware Installation Assistant library
	For unassisted installation of Windows.	Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide for Windows Operating Systems
	For installation of Oracle VM.	Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide for Oracle VM

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