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Sun Netra CP3270 ATCA Blade Server User’s Guide

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Using This Documentation

UNIX Commands

Shell Prompts

Related Documentation

Documentation, Support, and Training

Documentation Feedback

Evaluating Product Compatibility

Evaluating the Blade Server

Qualifying Your System

Installing the Blade Server

Preparing to Install the Blade Server

Installing Components and Blade Server

Installing Optional Components

Software and Firmware Upgrades

Administering the System

Software and Firmware Upgrades

Performing a Server Recovery

Administering Parameters and Configurations

Configuring Ports and Pins

Administering the Network

Locate MAC Address on Blade Server

Map Netinstall Boot Devices

Select the BIOS Primary

Configuring and Using Serial Over LAN

Download and Install Software

Configure IP Address

Set Up subnet Mask

Set Up Default Gateway IP Address

Ping the Sideband Interface

Open SOL Session

Create or Modify SOL User Name and Password

SOL Timeout Settings

Administering User Accounts and Security

Servicing the Blade Server

LEDs and Status Indicators

Reset the Blade Server

Replacing a Blade Server

Removing Optional Components

Return a Blade Server

Part Number, Serial Number, and MAC Address Label Locations

Programming the Blade Server

Sensors

I2C Device Mapping

AMC and ARTM Traffic Port

OEM and IPMI Commands

Glossary

Index

Select the BIOS Primary

Before beginning this procedure, ensure that you have installed the serial cable as described in Connect the External I/O Cables.


Note - For descriptions and illustrations of the first-level BIOS menu screens, see BIOS Screens.


  1. Use terminal emulation software to configure the serial COM1 settings.

    Use the ANSI terminal type setting.

  2. Set the serial communication settings to 9600 baud, 8 bit, 1 stop bit, no parity, and no handshake.

  3. Reset the ATCA shelf.

    The BIOS starts running POST.

  4. Press the F2 key to interrupt the boot and access the BIOS Main menu.

  5. Using the arrow keys, move across the top of the screen to the Boot menu and press the Enter key.

    The Boot Settings menu is displayed.

  6. Move down the list, select the Boot Device Priority option, and press Enter.

    The Boot Device Priority menu is displayed.

  7. Select the applicable device and priority.

  8. Use the arrow keys to move to the Exit menu, and press Enter.

    The confirmation dialog box is displayed.

  9. Press Enter to select Ok.

    The BIOS boots the selected device. The operating system on the selected boot device loads.

  10. Configure the operating system by providing a locale, system name, IP address, and other information.

    Refer to the documentation for your operating system for information on configuring the operating system.

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