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Sun Netra X4250 Server

Installation Guide

820-4055-11



Contents

Preface

1. Sun Netra X4250 Overview

Sun Netra X4250 Server

Chassis Controls, LEDs, and Connectors

Features

Preinstalled Solaris Operating System

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

Rackmountable Enclosure

2. Preparing for Installation

Electrical Specifications

Additional Power System Information

Changing Sun Netra Rack Servers from AC to DC Input or From DC to AC Input

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

Hardmount 19-Inch 4-Post Rack Kit

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

Sliding Rail Mount 19-Inch 4-Post Rack Kit

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

Hardmount in a 600-mm 4-Post Rack Kit

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

Installing a Server With a Sliding Rail Mount in a 19-Inch 4-Post Rack for Use With the Cable Management Assembly

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Install the Slide Rail Assemblies

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Install the Cable Management Assembly

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Verify the Operation of the Slide Rails and the CMA

4. Mounting the Server Into a 2-Post Rack

2-Post Rackmounting Options

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

Hardmount 23-Inch 2-Post Rack Kit

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

Hardmount 19-Inch 2-Post Rack Kit

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

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Install the Strain Relief Housings

Managing Cables With the CMA

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Secure the Server Cables in the CMA

6. Powering On the System

Powering On the System for the First Time

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Power On the System for the First Time

Connecting to the ILOM Service Processor for the First Time

ILOM Service Processor Software Overview

Service Processor Interfaces

ILOM IP Addresses

Determining the ILOM Service Processor IP Address

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Access the BIOS and View the Service Processor IP Address

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Establish a Connection to the Service Processor Using a Serial Connection

Modifying the Service Processor IP Address

Using the Serial Connection

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Change the SP DHCP IP Address to a Static IP Address Using the Serial Connection

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Change the SP Static IP address to a DHCP IP Address Using the Serial Connection

Using the Service Processor ILOM Web Browser Interface

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Change a Static IP Address Using the SP ILOM Web Browser Interface

Applying Power for the First Time

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Turn on the Server for the First Time

Setting Up the Operating System Software

7. Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System

Solaris Preinstallation Overview

Delivery Methods

GRUB Menu

Before You Begin

Installation Worksheet

Configuring the Solaris OS

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Configure the Preinstalled Solaris OS

procedure iconsmall space(Optional) To Redirect the Console Output to the Video Port

Using the GRUB Menu

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Set the Video Port as the Default Output

Configuring RAID Drives

RAID Drive Overview

Mirroring the Preinstalled Solaris OS With LSI RAID

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Create a Mirror Image of the Solaris OS on HDD1

Creating a RAID Set to Incorporate a Preinstalled OS Using the Sun StorageTek Card

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Mirror Your Configured Solaris OS

Solaris 10 OS User Information

Accessing Solaris 10 User Documentation

Downloading Solaris 10 OS Software

Solaris 10 OS Training

8. Troubleshooting

Powering On and Off the Server

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Apply Main Power for All Server Components

Power Off From Main Power Mode

Setup Troubleshooting

Contacting Support

A. Updating the System Firmware

Updating the Firmware

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Update the Firmware

Index