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Sun Server X2-4 (formerly Sun Fire X4470 M2)

Installation Guide

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Document Information

Using This Documentation

1.  Preparing to Install the Server

Tools and Equipment Needed

Server Installation Task Checklist

Opening the Box

Server Box Contents

Options

ESD Precautions

Server Description

Front Panel Features

Back Panel Features

Server Supported Components

Sun Server X2-4 Supported Components and Capabilities

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

Rack Compatibility

Disassembling the Slide-Rails

Disassemble Slide-Rails

Installing the Mounting Brackets Onto the Server

Install Mounting Brackets

Attaching the Slide-Rail Assemblies to the Rack

Attach Slide-Rail Assemblies

Installing the Server Into the Slide-Rail Assemblies

Install Server Into the Slide-Rail Assemblies

Installing the Cable Management Arm

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 and Ports

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 Local Serial Connection

Log In to Oracle ILOM Using a Remote Ethernet Connection

Modify Network Settings From the Oracle ILOM CLI

Modify Network Settings From the Oracle ILOM Web Interface

Test IPv4 or IPv6 Network Configuration From the Oracle ILOM CLI

Test IPv4 or IPv6 Network Configuration From the Oracle ILOM Web Interface

Exit Oracle ILOM

Applying Main Power to the Server

Apply Main Power to the Server

Power Off From Main Power

5.  Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle Solaris OS or the Oracle VM Software

Operating System Options

Preparing for the Oracle Solaris Configuration

Preinstalled Oracle Solaris Operating System RAID Limitations

Oracle Solaris 10 and 11 Configuration Worksheet

Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle Solaris 11 Operating System

Configure the Preinstalled Oracle Solaris 11 Operating System

Oracle Solaris 11 Operating System Documentation

Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle Solaris 10 Operating System

Configure the Preinstalled Oracle Solaris 10 Operating System

Oracle Solaris 10 Operating System Documentation

Reinstalling the Oracle Solaris 10 or 11 Operating System

Download the Oracle Solaris Operating System

Preparing for the Oracle VM Configuration

Preinstalled Oracle VM Server Compatiblitiy Requirements

Oracle VM Configuration Worksheet

Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle VM 3.0 Software

Configure the Preinstalled Oracle VM Server

Oracle VM Documentation

6.  Installing an Operating System

Installing an Operating System

7.  Getting Server Firmware and Software

Firmware and Software Updates

Firmware and Software Access Options

Available Software Release Packages

Accessing Firmware and Software

Download Firmware and Software Using My Oracle Support

Requesting Physical Media

Installing Updates

Installing Firmware

Installing Hardware Drivers and OS Tools

Index

Rack Compatibility

Check that your rack is compatible with the slide-rail and cable management arm (CMA) options. The optional slide-rails are compatible with a wide range of equipment racks that meet the following standards.

Table 2-1 Rack Compatibility

Item
Requirement
Structure
Four-post rack (mounting at both front and rear). Two-post racks are not compatible.
Rack horizontal opening and unit vertical pitch
Conforms to ANSI/EIA 310-D-1992 or IEC 60927 standards. Only M6 tapped or 9.5 mm square holes are supported.
Distance between front and rear mounting planes
Minimum 610 mm and maximum 915 mm (24 inches to 36 inches).
Clearance depth in front of front mounting plane
Distance to front cabinet door is at least 25.4 mm (1 inch).
Clearance depth behind front mounting plane
Distance to rear cabinet door is at least 900 mm (35.5 inches) with the cable management arm, or 770 mm (30.4 inches) without the cable management arm.
Clearance width between front and rear mounting planes
Distance between structural supports and cable troughs is at least 456 mm (18 inches).
Server dimensions
Depth: (not including PSU handle): 732 mm (28.82 inches)

Width: (not including ears): 436.5 mm (17.19 inches)

Height: 129.85 mm (5.11 inches)


Caution

Caution - Equipment Loading: Always load equipment into a rack from the bottom up so that the rack will not become top-heavy and tip over. Deploy your rack's anti-tip bar to prevent the rack from tipping during equipment installation.



Caution

Caution - Elevated Operating Ambient Temperature: If the server is installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment might be greater than room ambient temperature. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature (Tma) specified for the server. For server environmental requirements, see Environmental Requirements.



Caution

Caution - Reduced Airflow: Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of airflow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.



Caution

Caution - Mechanical Loading: Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.



Electrical

Caution - Circuit Overloading: Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of the circuits might have on over-current protection and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate power ratings should be used when addressing this concern.



Electrical

Caution - Reliable Earthing: Reliable earthing of rackmounted equipment should be maintained. Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit (for example, use of power strips).



Caution

Caution - Slide-rail mounted equipment is not to be used as a shelf or a work space.