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Sun Netra T5220 Server Installation Guide

Installation Guide

E21356-01



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Preface

1. Sun Netra T5220 Features Overview

Sun Netra T5220 Server

Chassis Identification

Features at a Glance

Chip-Multitheaded Processor and Memory Technology

Performance Enhancements

Preinstalled Solaris Operating System

Hardware-Assisted Cryptography

Support for Virtualization Through Logical Domains (LDoms)

Remote Manageability With ILOM

High Levels of System Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability

Hot-Pluggable and Hot-Swappable Components

Power Supply Redundancy

Environmental Monitoring

Support for RAID Storage Configurations

Error Correction and Parity Checking

Fault Management and Predictive Self Healing

Rackmountable Enclosure

2. Preparing for Installation

Server and Rack Installation Measurements

Tools and Equipment Needed

Shipping Kit Inventory List

Optional Component Installation

ESD Precautions

Installation Overview

Safety Precautions

3. Mounting the Server Into a 4-Post Rack

4-Post Rackmounting Options

Hardmounting the Server in a 19-Inch 4-Post Rack

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Install a Server With a Hardmount 19-Inch 4-Post Rack

Mounting the Server in a Sliding Rail Mount 19-Inch 4-Post Rack

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Install a Server With a Sliding Rail Mount in a 19-Inch 4-Post Rack

Hardmounting the Server in a 600-mm 4-Post Rack

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Install a Server With a Hardmount in a 600-mm 4-Post Rack

4. Mounting the Server Into a 2-Post Rack

2-Post Rackmounting Options

Hardmounting the Server in a 23-Inch 2-Post Rack

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Install a Server With a Hardmount in a 23-Inch 2-Post Rack

Hardmounting the Server in a 19-Inch 2-Post Rack

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Install a Server With a Hardmount in a 19-Inch 2-Post Rack

Mounting the Server With a Sliding Rail Mount in a 19-Inch 2-Post Rack

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Install a Server With a Sliding Rail Mount in a 19-Inch 2-Post Rack

5. Cabling the Server

Cable Connections and Ports

Connector Locations

Status Indicator Locations

Connecting the Server Cables

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Connect the Service Processor Serial Management Port

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Connect the Service Processor Network Management Port

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Connect the Ethernet Network Cables

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Connect AC Power Cables to the Server

DC Operation Conditions and Procedures

DC Power Source Requirements

DC Supply and Ground Conductor Requirements

Overcurrent Protection Requirements

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Assemble the DC Input Power Cable

6. Powering On the System

Powering On the System for the First Time

ILOM System Console

ILOM Service Processor

CLIs, User Accounts, and Passwords for Connecting to the ILOM Service Processor

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Power On the System for the First Time

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Avoid Booting the Solaris Operating System at Start Up

Enabling the Service Processor Network Management Port

Logging In To the Service Processor

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Log In To the Service Processor Using the Serial Management Port

Configuring the Service Processor Network Management Port

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Configure the Service Processor Network Management Port

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Reset the Service Processor

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Log In To the Service Processor Using the Network Management Port

Using the Service Processor for Common Operations

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Power On the System

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Connect to the System Console

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Perform a Normal System Initialization

Booting the Solaris Operating System

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Boot the Solaris Operating System

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Reset the System

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Power Cycle the System

Verifying System Functionality

A. Updating the Firmware

Updating the Firmware

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Update the Firmware

B. Selecting a Boot Device

Selecting a Boot Device

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Select a Boot Device

Index

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