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Document Information

Using This Documentation

Related Documentation

Documentation, Support, and Training

Site Planning

SPARC Enterprise T5440 Site Planning Guide

Physical Specifications

Minimum Clearance for Service Access

Environmental Specifications

Power Source Requirements

Acoustic Noise Emissions

Agency Compliance Specifications

Operating Environment Requirements

Installation and Setup

Preparing for Installation

About the SPARC Enterprise T5440 Server

Tools and Equipment Needed

Installation Overview

Cabling Notes

About the Slide Rail Assembly

About the Cable Management Arm

Rack Compatibility Requirements

Safety Precautions

ESD Precautions

Installing the SPARC Enterprise T5440 Server

Installing the Rack Slide Assembly

Installing the Server Into the Cabinet

Installing the Cable Management Arm (CMA)

Connecting the Server Cables

Managing Cables With the CMA

Powering On the System

Powering On the System for the First Time

About the ILOM System Console

About the ILOM Service Processor

Power On the System for the First Time

Solaris OS Host Configuration Reference

Enabling the Service Processor Network Management Port

Enable the Service Processor Network Management Port in a Network Using DHCP

Enable the Service Processor Network Management Port with a Static IP Address

Logging Into the Service Processor

Log Into the Service Processor Using the Serial Management Port

Configure the Service Processor Network Management Port

Log Into the Service Processor Using the Network Management Port

Using the Service Processor for Common Operations

Power On the System

Connect to the System Console

Perform a Normal System Initialization

Booting the Solaris Operating System

Boot the Solaris Operating System

Avoid Booting the Solaris Operating System at Start Up

Reset the System

Power Cycle the System

Updating the Firmware

Updating Service Processor and Server Firmware

Updating the Firmware

Selecting a Boot Device

Select a Boot Device

Administration

Basic Administrative Tasks

Initial System Setup

Communicating With the System

Performing Common Tasks

Manage Disk Volumes

Hardware RAID Support

Creating RAID Volumes

Removing Hardware RAID Volumes

Manage the System

Searching for Faults

Bypassing Minor Faults

Clearing Faults

Managing Devices

Use Logical Domains Software

Understanding Logical Domains Software

Operating the Solaris OS With Logical Domains

ALOM-to-ILOM Command Reference

ILOM and ALOM CMT Command Comparison Tables

Remote Management

Understanding ILOM for the Sun SPARC Enterprise T5440 Server

ILOM Overview

Platform-Specific ILOM Features

ILOM Features Not Supported

Managing the Host

Resetting the Host

Managing Host Boot Mode

Viewing and Configuring Host Control Information

Managing System User Interactions

Managing the Service Processor

Storing Customer Information

Display Console History (CLI)

Change Console Escape Characters (CLI)

Changing Configuration Policy Settings

Managing Network Access

Managing Devices

Managing Virtual Keyswitch Settings

IPMI Sensor Reference

Sensors on Sun SPARC Enterprise T5440 Server

Indicators on the Sun SPARC Enterprise T5440 Server Server

ALOM CMT Compatibility Shell

Limits to Backward Compatibility

Create an ALOM CMT Compatibility Shell

ILOM and ALOM CMT Command Comparison

ALOM CMT Variables

ALOM CMT Variable Comparison

Event Messages Available Through the ALOM Compatibility Shell

Event Message Overview

Event Severity Levels

Service Processor Usage Event Messages

Environmental Monitoring Event Messages

Host Monitoring Event Messages

SCC Backup and Restore

Information Stored on The SCC

Service

Identifying Server Components

Infrastructure Boards and Cables

Front Panel Diagram

Front Panel LEDs

Rear Panel Diagram

Rear Panel LEDs

Ethernet Port LEDs

Managing Faults

Understanding Fault Handling Options

Connecting to the Service Processor

Displaying FRU Information With Oracle ILOM

Controlling How POST Runs

Detecting Faults

Clearing Faults

Disabling Faulty Components

Oracle ILOM-to-ALOM CMT Command Reference

Preparing to Service the System

Safety Information

Required Tools

Obtain the Chassis Serial Number

Obtain the Chassis Serial Number Remotely

Powering Off the System

Extending the Server to the Maintenance Position

Remove the Server From the Rack

Perform Electrostatic Discharge – Antistatic Prevention Measures

Remove the Top Cover

Servicing Customer-Replaceable Units

Hot-Pluggable and Hot‐Swappable Devices

Servicing Hard Drives

Servicing Fan Trays

Servicing Power Supplies

Servicing PCIe Cards

Servicing CMP/Memory Modules

Servicing FB-DIMMs

Servicing Field-Replaceable Units

Servicing the Front Bezel

Servicing the DVD-ROM Drive

Servicing the Service Processor

Servicing the IDPROM

Servicing the Battery

Servicing the Power Distribution Board

Servicing the Fan Tray Carriage

Servicing the Hard Drive Backplane

Servicing the Motherboard

Servicing the Flex Cable Assembly

Servicing the Front Control Panel

Servicing the Front I/O Board

Returning the Server to Operation

Install the Top Cover

Install the Server Into the Rack

Slide the Server Into the Rack

Connect the Power Cords to the Server

Power On the Server

Performing Node Reconfiguration

I/O Connections to CMP/Memory Modules

Recovering From a Failed CMP/Memory Module

System Bus Topology

I/O Fabric in 2P Configuration

I/O Fabric in 4P Configuration

Identifying Connector Pinouts

Serial Management Port Connector Pinouts

Network Management Port Connector Pinouts

Serial Port Connector Pinouts

USB Connector Pinouts

Gigabit Ethernet Connector Pinouts

Server Components

Customer-Replaceable Units

Field-Replaceable Units

Index

Solaris OS Host Configuration Reference

Reference for Solaris OS Configuration describes configuration parameters you must provide during initial Solaris OS configuration.

Table 8 Reference for Solaris OS Configuration

Parameter
Description
Language
Select a number from the displayed language list.
Locale
Select a number from the displayed locale list.
Terminal Type
Select a terminal type that corresponds with your terminal device.
Network?
Select Yes.
Multiple Network Interfaces
Select the network interfaces that you plan to configure. If you are not sure, select the first one in the list.
DHCP?
Select Yes or No according to your network environment.
Host Name
Enter the host name for the server.
IP Address
Enter the IP address for this Ethernet interface.
Subnet?
Select Yes or No according to your network environment.
Subnet Netmask
(If subnet was Yes) Enter the netmask for the subnet for your network environment.
IPv6?
Specify whether or not to use IPv6. If you are not sure, select No to configure the Ethernet interface for IPv4.
Security Policy
Select either standard UNIX security (No) or Kerberos Security (Yes). If you are not sure, select No.
Confirm
Review the onscreen information and change it if needed. Otherwise, continue.
Name Service
Select the name service according to your network environment.

Note–If you select a name service other than None, you will be prompted for additional name service configuration information.
NFSv4 Domain Name
Select the type of domain name configuration according to your environment. If you are not sure, select Use the NFSv4 domain derived by the system.
Time Zone (Continent)
Select your continent.
Time Zone (Country or Region)
Select your country or region.
Time Zone
Select the time zone.
Date and Time
Accept the default date and time or change the values.
root Password
Enter the root password twice. This password is for the superuser account for the Solaris OS on this server. This password is not the SP password.
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