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Sun Fire X4170 M2 and X4270 M2 Servers

Installation Guide

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Using This Documentation

1.  Preparing to Install the Sun Fire X4170 M2 and X4270 M2 Servers

Tools and Equipment Needed

Server Installation Task Checklist

ESD Precautions

Opening the Box

Unpacking

Package Contents Inventory

Options

Server Description

Front Panel Features

Back Panel

Server Supported Components

Sun Fire X4170 M2 Server Supported Components

Sun Fire X4270 M2 Server Supported Components

Server Specifications

Physical Specifications

Electrical Specifications

Environmental Requirements

Managing Your Server

2.  Installing the Server Into a Rack With Slide-Rails

Before You Begin

Server Installation Process Overview

Rail Assemblies

Service Label

Rack Compatibility

Disassembling Slide-Rails

Disassemble Bolt-On Slide-Rails

Disassemble Tool-less Slide-Rails

Installing the Mounting Brackets Onto the Server

Install Mounting Brackets

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 on the Sun Fire X4170 M2 Server

Install Cable Management Arm

Installing the Cable Management Arm on the Sun Fire X4270 M2 Server

Install Cable Management Arm

Verifying Operation of the Slide-Rails and CMA

Verify Operation of Slide-Rails and CMA

3.  Attaching Cables and Power Cords

Back Panel Connectors

Attaching Cables to the Server

Cable the Server

Connecting Power Cords to the Server

Connect the Power Cords

4.  Connecting to Oracle ILOM and Applying Main Power to the Server

Connecting to Oracle ILOM

Network Defaults

Log In to Oracle ILOM Using a Serial Connection

Log In to Oracle ILOM Using an Ethernet Connection

Modify Network Settings

Test IPv4 or IPv6 Network Configuration

Exit Oracle ILOM

Applying Main Power to the Server

Apply Main Power to the Server

Power Off From Main Power

5.  Installing or Configuring an Operating System

Installing an Operating System

Configuring a Preinstalled Operating System

6.  Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System

Configuration Worksheet

Configuring Server RAID Drives

Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle Solaris 10 Operating System

Configure Oracle Solaris 10 OS

Oracle Solaris 10 Operating System User Information

Oracle Solaris 10 User Documentation

Using the Oracle Solaris Installation Program

Reinstalling the Oracle Solaris Operating System

Download the Solaris Operating System

7.  Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle VM Software

Configuration Worksheets

Oracle VM Server Configuration

Oracle VM Manager Configuration

Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle VM Software

Configure Oracle VM

Using Oracle VM

8.  If You Need Help

Setup Troubleshooting

Locate the Server Serial Number

Index

Server Specifications

Physical Specifications

Servers Physical Specifications lists the physical specifications for the Sun Fire X4170 M2 and X4270 M2 Servers.

Table 1-4 Servers Physical Specifications

Parameter
Sun Fire X4170 M2 Server
Sun Fire X4270 M2 Server
Height
1.7 inches/43.4 mm
3.4 inches/87.1 mm
Width
16.85 inches/425.4 mm
16.8 inches/425.4 mm
Depth
27.0 inches/685.8 mm
30.0 inches/762.0 mm
Weight
36 lbs/16.3 kg
65 lbs/29.5 kg

Electrical Specifications

Servers Electrical Specifications  lists the electrical specifications for the Sun Fire X4170 M2 and X4270 M2 Servers.


Note - The power dissipation numbers listed in the following table are the maximum rated power numbers for the power supply used in these servers. The numbers are not a rating of the actual power consumption of the system. For up-to-date information on power consumption, go to the following web sites and navigate to the appropriate pages: http://www.oracle.com/goto/x4170m2 and http://www.oracle.com/goto/x4270m2.


Table 1-5 Servers Electrical Specifications 

Parameter
Value
Sun Fire X4170 M2 Server
Input
Nominal frequencies
50/60 Hz
Nominal voltage range
100-120/200-240 VAC
Maximum current AC RMS
9.0 amps Max
AC operating range
90-264 VAC
Output
3.3 VDC STBY
3.6A
+12 VDC
62.3 A
Power dissipation
Max power consumption
873 W
Max heat output
2977 BTU/hr
Volt-Ampere rating
891 VA @ 240 VAC, 0.98 P.F.
Sun Fire X4270 M2 Server
Input
Nominal frequencies
50/60 Hz
Nominal voltage range
100 VAC, 110-127 VAC, 200-240 VAC
Maximum current AC RMS
13.0 amps Max
AC operating range
90-264 VAC
Output
3.3 VDC STBY
3.0 A
+12 VDC
86.7 A
Power dissipation
Max power consumption
1235.3 W
Max heat output
4212 BTU/hr
Volt-Ampere rating
1261 VA @ 240 VAC, 0.98 P.F.

Environmental Requirements

Servers Environmental Requirements lists the environmental requirements for the Sun Fire X4170 M2 and X4270 M2 Servers.

Table 1-6 Servers Environmental Requirements

Parameter
Value
Operating temperature (single, non-rack system)
5° C to 35° C (41° F to 95° F)
Non-operating temperature (single, non-rack system)
-40° C to 70° C (-40° F to 158° F)
Operating humidity (single, non-rack system)
10% to 90% relative humidity, non-condensing
Non-operating humidity (single, non-rack system)
Up to 93% relative humidity, non-condensing
Altitude (operating) (single, non-rack system)
  • For the Sun Fire X4170 M2 Server: Up to 3000 m, maximum ambient temperature is derated by 1 degree C per 300 m above 900 m
  • For the Sun Fire X4270 M2 Server: Up to 3048 m, maximum ambient temperature is derated by 1 degree C per 300 m above 900 m

Altitude (non-operating) (single, non-rack system)
Up to 12,000 m