Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Installation Guide
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1. Preparing to Install the Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers
Server Installation Task Checklist
Sun Fire X4170 Server Supported Components and Capabilities
Sun Fire X4270 and X4275 Servers Supported Components
Planning the Installation of Options
About Server Component Filler Panels
Filler Panel Removal and Installation
Performing Electrostatic Discharge and Antistatic Prevention Measures
Electrostatic Discharge Safety Measures
Using an Antistatic Wrist Strap
Preparing the Server to Install Options

Prepare Server to Install Options 

Remove the Top Cover From the Sun Fire X4170 and X4270 Servers 

Remove the Top Cover From the Sun Fire X4275 Server 
Installing Memory Modules (DIMMs)
DIMM Rank Classification Labels
Server Hard Disk Drive Configuration Rules
Installing the Server Top Cover
3. Installing the Server Into a Rack With Slide-Rails
Server Installation Process Overview

Disassemble Bolt-On Slide-Rails 

Disassemble Tool-less Slide-Rails 
Installing the Mounting Brackets Onto the Server
Attaching the Slide-Rail Assemblies to the Rack

Attach Bolt-On Slide-Rail Assemblies 

Attach Tool-less Slide-Rail Assemblies 
Installing the Server Into the Slide-Rail Assemblies

Install Server Into the Slide-Rail Assemblies 
Installing the Cable Management Arm
Verifying Operation of the Slide-Rails and CMA

Verify Operation of Slide-Rails and CMA 
Connecting to the ILOM Service Processor for the First Time
Determining the ILOM SP IP Address

Use the BIOS Setup Utility to View the Assigned ILOM SP IP Address 

Use a Serial Connection to View the Assigned ILOM SP IP Address 
Changing the ILOM SP IP Address

Use the BIOS Setup Utility to Change the ILOM SP IP Address 

Use the Serial Connection to Change the ILOM SP IP Address 

Use a Web Browser to Change the ILOM SP IP Address 
Applying Main Power to the Server for the First Time

Apply Main Power to the Server 
5. Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System
Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System

Configure the Preinstalled Solaris 10 OS 

Redirect the Console Output to the Video Port (Optional) 
Configuring Server RAID Drives
Mirroring the Preinstalled Solaris OS With LSI RAID

Create a Mirror Image of the Preinstalled Solaris OS 
Mirroring the Preinstalled Solaris OS With Sun StorageTek HBA Card

Create a Mirror Image of the Preinstalled Solaris OS 
Solaris 10 Operating System User Information
Using the Solaris Installation Program
Reinstalling the Solaris Operating System
Download Solaris Operating System
6. Configuring the Preinstalled OpenSolaris Operating System
Configuring the Preinstalled OpenSolaris Operating System

Accessing the System Over the Network 

Configure the Preinstalled OpenSolaris Operating System 

(Optional) Redirect the Console Output to the Video Port 

(Optional) Modify the GRUB Menu to Auto Boot 
Getting Started on OpenSolaris
Configuring Server RAID Drives
Mirroring the Preinstalled OpenSolaris OS With LSI RAID

Create a Mirror Image of the Preinstalled OpenSolaris OS With LSI RAID 
Mirroring the Preinstalled OpenSolaris OS With Sun StorageTek HBA Card

Create 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
Powering On and Off the Server

Power Off from Main Power Mode 
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