SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Getting Started Guide E21592-01


Accessing the Documentation

The full documentation set for SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 servers can be found at:

http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=E19170-01&id=homepage

http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=E19415-01&id=homepage

For translated versions of the documentation, go to the http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/documentation/sparc-mseries-servers-252709.html web site, then select your language to get the documentation set in your language.


Note -
For late-breaking information about the SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 servers hardware, software, or documentation, refer to the SPARC Enterprise M3000/M4000/M5000/M8000/M9000 Servers Product Notes at:
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/documentation/sparc-mseries-servers-252709.html.

 

SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Documentation

 


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System Planning and Site Preparation

 





  • SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Overview Guide

  • SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Site Planning Guide

 


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System installation






  • SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Installation Guide

  • SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Service Manual

  • SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Safety and Compliance Manual

  • SPARC Enterprise M3000/M4000/M5000/M8000/M9000 Servers User’s Guide for XSCF

  • SPARC Enterprise M3000/M4000/M5000/M8000/M9000 Servers Administration Guide

 

The SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 servers kit is packaged with the server and includes the following books:

  • SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Getting Started Guide

  • Important Legal and Safety Information

  • SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Unpacking Guide

 


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Administration





  • SPARC Enterprise M3000/M4000/M5000/M8000/M9000 Servers Administration Guide

  • SPARC Enterprise M3000/M4000/M5000/M8000/M9000 Servers User’s Guide for XSCF

  • SPARC Enterprise M3000/M4000/M5000/M8000/M9000 Servers XSCF Reference Manual

  • SPARC Enterprise M4000/M5000/M8000/M9000 Servers Capacity on Demand (COD) User’s Guide

  • Sun Management Center Software Supplement

  • SPARC Enterprise M3000/M4000/M5000/8000/M9000 Servers Product Notes

  • SPARC Enterprise M4000/M5000/M8000/M9000 Servers Dynamic Reconfiguration (DR) User’s Guide

 


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Repair and Troubleshooting





  • SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Service Manual

  • SPARC Enterprise M3000/M4000/M5000/M8000/M9000 Servers Administration Guide

 


Installation Task Map for SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers



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Step 1

  • Check the power source, air conditioning equipment, and location of the installation site. For details, see the SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Site Planning Guide.

Step 2

  • Unpack the product package by referencing the SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Unpacking Guide, which comes with the server.

Step 3

  • Install the main unit. If there is an expansion cabinet to be connected to the SPARC Enterprise M9000 or a power supply cabinet to be mounted in the SPARC Enterprise M8000 or SPARC Enterprise M9000, connect each of them to the relevant cabinet. For details, see the SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Installation Guide.

Step 4

  • Connect the input power cables to the main unit. For details, see the SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Installation Guide.

Step 5

  • Connect the console to the main unit. For details, see the SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Installation Guide.

Step 6

  • Turn on the circuit breakers of the main unit. For details, see the SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Installation Guide.

Step 7

  • Set necessary information for hardware. For details, see relevant hardware manuals.

Step 8

  • Turn on the power to the main unit. POST is automatically executed after power-on. For details, see the SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Installation Guide.

Step 9

  • Set a LAN port on the XSCF unit and connect it. See the SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Installation Guide.

Step 10

  • If you are installing other peripheral devices in the main unit, proceed to Step 11.

  • If you are not installing peripheral devices in the main unit, proceed to Step 14.

Step 11

  • Turn off the power to the main unit. For details, see the SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Installation Guide.

Step 12

  • Install other peripheral devices. For details, see the manuals supplied with each peripheral device.

Step 13

  • Turn on the power to the main unit. POST is automatically executed after power-on. For details, see the SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Installation Guide.

Step 14

  • Check the network connection of the domain. For details, see the SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Installation Guide.

Step 15

  • Confirm the operation by using the Oracle VTS software. For details, see the SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Installation Guide and the Oracle VTS user's guide.

Step 16

  • Perform the setup required for the operation of the system. For details, see the SPARC Enterprise M3000/M4000/M5000/M8000/M9000 Servers Administration Guide.


Accessing Documentation

You can view, print, or purchase a broad selection of documentation, including localized versions, at:

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/documentation/sparc-mseries-servers-252709.html

Contacting Technical Support

If you have technical questions about this product that are not answered in this document, go to:

https://support.oracle.com

 



SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Getting Started Guide E21592-01