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Before You Begin

This chapter describes how to set up the Sun Fire X4450 server hardware. It includes the following topics:

Tools and Equipment Needed

To install the system, you need the following tools:

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

Installation Process Flowchart

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


FIGURE 1-1 Sun Fire X4450 server Installation Process (Part 1)

 

FIGURE 1-2 Sun Fire X4450 server Installation Process (Part 2)


Unpacking the Boxes

Unpack all server components from the packing cartons.

Package Contents Inventory

The following items should be packaged with the Sun Fire X4450 server:

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:

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.

ESD 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 icon 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 X4450 Server Description

This section shows the Sun Fire X4450 server front and back panel features.

Front Panel Features

See FIGURE 1-3 and TABLE 1-1 for the front panel features.


FIGURE 1-3 Front Panel - 8 drive configuration shown

 


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 (Check fan status)
Power supply (PS)
Over temperature warning


Back Panel

See FIGURE 1-4 and TABLE 1-2 for the back panel features.


FIGURE 1-4 Back Panel

 


TABLE 1-2 Back Panel Legend

Label

Item

Label

Item

1

Power supply unit 1 connector

6

7

8

9

10

11

PCI-express slot (3)

PCI-express slot (0)

PCI-express slot (4)

PCI-express slot (1)

PCI-express slot (5)

PCI-express slot (2)

2

Power supply unit 1 status indicator LEDs

 

  • Power Supply OK: green
  • Power Supply Fail: amber
  • AC OK: green

3

Power supply unit 0 connector

12

Serial management/RJ-45 serial port

4

Power supply unit 0 status indicator LEDs:

  • Power Supply OK: green
  • Power Supply Fail: amber
  • AC OK: green

13

Service processor (SP) network management NET MGT port

5

System status LEDs:

14

Gbit Ethernet ports NET 0, 1, 2, 3 (Intel)

 

  • Power: green
  • Attention: amber
  • Locate: white

15

USB 2.0 ports (0, 1)

 

 

16

HD15 video connector (analog VGA)




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