Installation Overview

The following table lists the tasks that you must do to install your Oracle Sun Server X2-8.

Note - The Sun Server X2-8 was formerly named the Sun Fire X4800 M2 server. This former name might still appear in the product. The name change does not indicate any change in system features or functionality.

Task	Description	Link
1. Unpack the box.		How to Unpack the Server
Identify your rackmount kit	Do you have the standard or universal?	How to Identify Your Rack Mounting Kit
2. Familiarize yourself with the server features.		Front and Back Features and Components
3. Install the server in a rack.		Installing the Server in the Rack Using the Universal Rack Mounting Kit
4. Connect power cords, cables, and peripherals.		Attaching Administration (SP) Cables
5. Power on the server.		How to Apply Standby Power for Initial Service Processor Configuration
6. Check system specifications.		Sun Server X2-8 Specifications
7. Manage the server.		Determining Your Server Management Strategy Communicating With Oracle ILOM and the System Console
8. Configure or install an operating system.	Configure the optional preinstalled Oracle Solaris OS.	Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris Operating System
	Configure the optional preinstalled Oracle VM operating system.	Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle VM Software
	For installation of Oracle Solaris OS when it is not preinstalled.	Sun Server X2-8 (formerly Sun Fire X4800 M2) Installation Guide for Oracle Solaris Operating System
	For assisted installation of Linux.	Oracle Hardware Installation Assistant 2.5 User's Guide for x86 Servers in the Oracle Hardware Installation Assistant library
	For unassisted installation of Linux.	Sun Server X2-8 (formerly Sun Fire X4800 M2) Installation Guide for Linux Operating Systems
	For assisted installation of Windows.	Oracle Hardware Installation Assistant 2.5 User's Guide for x86 Servers in the Oracle Hardware Installation Assistant library
	For unassisted installation of Windows.	Sun Server X2-8 (formerly Sun Fire X4800 M2) Installation Guide for Windows Operating Systems
	For installation of Oracle VM when it is not preinstalled.	Sun Server X2-8 (formerly Sun Fire X4800 M2) Server Installation Guide for Virtual Machine Software

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