Confirming Server and Site Specifications
Install Mounting Brackets on Server
Attach Slide Rail Assemblies to Rack
Connecting Data and Management Cables
Secure Cables to CMA (Optional)
Powering On the Server for the First Time
Connect a Terminal or Emulator to the SER MGT Port
Power on the System for the First Time
Reach a State to Install a Fresh OS (Oracle ILOM CLI)
Oracle Solaris OS Configuration Parameters
Assigning a Static IP Address to the SP
Log In to the SP (SER MGT Port)
Assign a Static IP Address to the NET MGT Port
Understanding System Administration Resources
Platform-Specific Oracle ILOM Features
Oracle VM Server for SPARC Overview
Hardware Management Pack Overview
Source for Downloading Hardware Management Pack Software
Hardware Management Pack Documentation
Display the Oracle ILOM -> Prompt
Power On the Server (Oracle ILOM)
Power Off the Server (Oracle ILOM)
Reset the Server (Oracle Solaris OS)
Reset the Server (Oracle ILOM)
Reset the SP to Default Values
Important Hardware RAID Guidelines
Prepare to Use the FCode Utility
Hot Spare Drives in RAID Volumes (LSI)
Determining If a Drive Has Failed
RAID Drive Replacement Strategies
Changing Server Identification Information
Change Customer Data on FRU PROMs
Change System Identifier Information
Restore the Host Power State at Restart
Specify the Host Power State at Restart
Disable or Re-Enable the Host Power-On Delay
Specify Parallel Boot of the SP and Host
Configure Host Behavior (Keyswitch State)
Disable or Re-Enable Network Access to the SP
Display the DHCP Server IP Address
Display the IP Address of the SP
Using an In-band Connection to the SP
Configure the Host Boot Mode (Oracle VM Server for SPARC)
Change the Host Boot Mode Behavior at Reset
Manage the Host Boot Mode Script
Display Host Boot Mode Expiration Date
Override OBP Settings to Reset the Server
Configuring Server Behavior at Restart
Specify Behavior When the Host Resets
Specify Behavior When the Host Stops Running
Specify Behavior at Boot Timeout
Specify Behavior if Restart Fails
Specify Maximum Restart Attempts
Enabling Automatic System Recovery
Identifying WWN-Designated SAS2 Devices
Mapping WWN Values to Hard Drives (OBP probe-scsi-all Command)
Identify a Disk Slot Using prtconf (Oracle Solaris OS)
WWN Syntax in an OS Installation on an Individual Drive
WWN Syntax in an OS Installation on a RAID Volume
Infrastructure Boards in the Server
Interpreting Log Files and System Messages
Checking if Oracle VTS Is Installed
Understanding Component Replacement Categories
Removing Power From the Server
Positioning the System for Servicing
Attaching Devices to the Server
Verify Fan Module Functionality
Verify Power Supply Functionality
Servicing Memory Risers and DIMMs
Locate a Faulty DIMM (DIMM Fault Remind Button)
Locate a Faulty DIMM (show faulty Command)
Increase Server Memory With Additional DIMMs
Increase Server Memory with Additional DIMMs (16 Gbyte Configurations)
Remove a Memory Riser Filler Panel
Install a Memory Riser Filler Panel
DIMM Configuration Error Messages
Remove a DVD Drive or Filler Panel
Install a DVD Drive or Filler Panel
Servicing the System Lithium Battery
Servicing Expansion (PCIe) Cards
Remove a PCIe Card Filler Panel
Cable an Internal SAS HBA PCIe Card
Install a PCIe Card Filler Panel
Verify Fan Board Functionality
Verify Motherboard Functionality
Verify Drive Backplane Functionality
Servicing the Power Supply Backplane
Remove the Power Supply Backplane
Install the Power Supply Backplane
Verify Power Supply Backplane Functionality
Returning the Server to Operation
Return the Server to the Normal Rack Position
Power On the Server (Oracle ILOM)
If you do not plan to use the preinstalled OS, use this procedure to prevent the server from booting from the preinstalled OS.
There are many methods by which you can install the OS. For example, you can boot and install the OS from DVD media or from another server on the network.
For more information about the methods, refer to these Oracle Solaris document sections:
Installing Oracle Solaris 11 Systems, comparing installation options at:
Oracle Solaris 10 Installation Guide: Planning for Installation and Upgrade, choosing an Oracle Solaris installation method at:
The Host Boot Mode page is displayed.
This setting applies a one-time NVRAM (OpenBoot) change based on the script setting, then resets the NVRAM to default settings on the next host reset.
This setting configures the host to stop at the ok prompt instead of automatically booting the preinstalled OS.
Note - You have 10 minutes to perform the next step. After 10 minutes, the state is automatically returned to normal.
As the host resets, messages are displayed in the serial console. The reset activity takes a few minutes to complete. When the ok prompt is displayed, continue to the next step.
For more information, refer to the Oracle Solaris installation guide that corresponds to your desired release and installation method.
Installing Oracle Solaris 11 Systems, comparing installation options at:
Oracle Solaris 10 Installation Guide: Planning for Installation and Upgrade, choosing an Oracle Solaris installation method at:
For a list of valid boot commands that you can enter at the OpenBoot prompt, type:
{0} ok help boot boot <specifier> ( -- ) boot kernel ( default ) or other file Examples: boot - boot kernel from default device. Factory default is to boot from DISK if present, otherwise from NET. boot net - boot kernel from network boot cdrom - boot kernel from CD-ROM boot disk1:h - boot from disk1 partition h boot tape - boot default file from tape boot disk myunix -as - boot myunix from disk with flags "-as" dload <filename> ( addr -- ) debug load of file over network at address Examples: 4000 dload /export/root/foo/test ?go - if executable program, execute it or if Forth program, compile it