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Document Information

Using This Documentation

Getting the Latest Software and Firmware

About This Documentation

Related Documentation

Access to Oracle Support

Preparing the Site for Installation

Server Specifications

Preparing the Facility

About the Installation Procedure

Installation Procedure Overview

About Server Features and Components

Server Components

Front Panel Status Indicators, Connectors, and Drives

Back Panel Status Indicators, Connectors, Drives, and PCIe Slots

Server Management Software Overview

Preparing for Server Installation

Shipping Inventory

Optional Component Installation

Tools and Equipment Needed for Installation

ESD and Safety Precautions

Installing the Server Into a Rack

Installation Prerequisites

Rack Requirements

Safety Precautions When Rackmounting the Server

Rackmount Kit Contents

Stabilize the Rack for Installation

Install Mounting Brackets

Mark the Rackmount Location

Attach Tool-less Slide-Rail Assemblies

Install the Server Into the Slide-Rail Assemblies

Install the Second-Generation Cable Management Arm

Remove the Second-Generation Cable Management Arm

Install the First-Generation Cable Management Arm

Cabling the Server

Rear Cable Connections and Ports

Attaching Data Cables and Power Cords to the Server

Connecting to Oracle ILOM

Oracle ILOM Hardware and Interfaces

Network Defaults

Logging In to Oracle ILOM Using a Local Serial Connection

Logging In to Oracle ILOM Using a Remote Ethernet Connection

Accessing the Host Console Through Oracle ILOM

Troubleshooting the Service Processor Connection

Setting Up Software and Firmware Using Oracle System Assistant

Set Up Software and Firmware

Setting Up an Operating System and Drivers

Configuring Server Drives for OS Installation

RAID Configuration Tools

RAID Configuration Requirements

Configuring Storage Drives Into RAID Volumes Using Oracle System Assistant

Configuring RAID Using the BIOS RAID Configuration Utilities

Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle Solaris 11 Operating System

Preinstalled Operating System RAID Limitations

Operating System Options

Oracle Solaris Configuration Worksheet

Configure the Preinstalled Oracle Solaris 11 Operating System

Oracle Solaris 11 Operating System Documentation

Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle Linux 6.x Operating System

Oracle Linux 6.x Configuration Worksheet

Configure the Preinstalled Oracle Linux Operating System

Register and Update Your Linux OS

Oracle Linux Operating System Documentation

Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle VM 3.x Software

Preinstalled Oracle VM Server and Oracle VM Manager Compatibility Requirements

Oracle VM Server Configuration Worksheet

Configure the Preinstalled Oracle VM

Oracle VM Documentation

Controlling System Power and Troubleshooting Installation Issues

Power Off the Server for Orderly Shutdown

Power Off the Server for Immediate Shutdown

Reset the Server

Installation Troubleshooting

Technical Support Information Worksheet

Locating the System Serial Number

Getting Server Firmware and Software

Firmware and Software Updates

Firmware and Software Access Options

Software Releases

Getting Firmware and Software from MOS or PMR

Installing Updates Using Other Methods

Oracle Solaris Installation

About Oracle Solaris Operating System Installs

Oracle Solaris OS Installation Task Map

Supported Operating Systems

Selecting the Console Display Option

Selecting the Boot Media Option

Selecting the Installation Target Option

Solaris OS Installation Options

Preparing to Install the Operating System

Setting Up BIOS

Configuring RAID

Installing the Oracle Solaris Operating System

Before You Begin

Installing the Oracle Solaris 10 or 11 Operating System on a Single System Using Media

Post Installation Tasks for Oracle Solaris

Getting Server Firmware and Software

Firmware and Software Updates

Firmware and Software Access Options

Software Releases

Getting Firmware and Software From MOS or PMR

Installing Updates Using Other Methods

Oracle VM Installation

About Oracle VM Installs

Oracle VM Installation Task Map

Supported Oracle VM Software

Selecting the Console Display Option

Selecting the Boot Media Option

Selecting the Installation Target Option

Oracle VM Installation Options

Single-Server Installation Methods

Using Oracle System Assistant

Preparing to Install Oracle VM

Verify the BIOS Factory Defaults

Configuring RAID

Installing Oracle VM

Before You Begin

Installing Oracle VM on a Single System Using Oracle System Assistant

Installing Oracle VM on a Single System Using Media

Post Installation Tasks for Oracle VM

Configuring Network Interfaces

Getting Server Firmware and Software

Firmware and Software Updates

Firmware and Software Access Options

Software Releases

Getting Firmware and Software From MOS or PMR

Installing Updates Using Other Methods

Linux Installation

About Linux Operating System Installs

Supported Linux Operating Systems

Oracle Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel for Linux

Selecting the Console Display Option

Selecting the Boot Media Option

Selecting the Installation Target Option

Linux OS Installation Options

Oracle System Assistant Overview

Oracle System Assistant Tasks

Get Updates and Install OS Tasks

Obtaining Oracle System Assistant

Preparing to Install the Operating System

Setting Up BIOS

Configuring the SLES 11 SP1 Operating System Software to Support Network Connections

Configuring RAID

Installing the Linux Operating System

Installing a Linux OS on a Single System Using Oracle System Assistant

Installing Oracle Linux on a Single System Using Media

Installing Red Hat Enterprise Linux on a Single System Using Media

Installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server on a Single System Using Media

Configuring Network Interfaces

Getting Server Firmware and Software

Firmware and Software Updates

Firmware and Software Access Options

Software Releases

Getting Firmware and Software From MOS or PMR

Installing Updates Using Other Methods

Windows Installation

About Microsoft Windows Server Operating System Installs

Windows OS Installation Task Map

Supported Windows Operating Systems

SAS PCIe HBAs Requiring LSI Mass Storage Driver for Windows Server 2008 SP2

Selecting the Console Display Option

Selecting the Boot Media Option

Selecting the Installation Target Option

Windows OS Installation Options

Using Oracle System Assistant

Preparing to Install the Operating System

Setting Up BIOS

Configuring RAID

Installing Windows Server Operating System

Before You Begin

Installing Windows Server on a Single System Using Oracle System Assistant

Installing Windows Server on a Single System Using Media

Post Installation Tasks for Windows Server

Supplemental Software Component Options

Installing Device Drivers and Supplemental Software

Configuring Intel NIC Teaming

Getting Server Firmware and Software

Firmware and Software Updates

Firmware and Software Access Options

Software Releases

Getting Firmware and Software from MOS or PMR

Installing Updates Using Other Methods

VMware ESXi Installation

About VMware ESXi Installs

VMware ESXi Installation Task Map

Supported VMware ESXi Software

Selecting the Console Display Option

Selecting the Boot Media Option

Selecting the Installation Target Option

VMware ESXi Installation Options

Preparing to Install VMware ESXi

Setting Up BIOS

Configuring the VMware ESXi 5.0 Software or the Server Hardware to Support Network Connections

Configuring RAID

Installing VMware ESXi

Before You Begin

Installing VMware ESXi on a Single System Using Media

Post Installation Tasks for VMware ESXi

Configure Network Adapter Settings

Determine the MAC Address of a Connected Server Network Port

Update the VMware ESXi Software

Manage VMware ESXi Resources

Configuring Network Interfaces

Getting Server Firmware and Software

Firmware and Software Updates

Firmware and Software Access Options

Software Releases

Getting Firmware and Software from MOS or PMR

Installing Updates Using Other Methods

About the Sun Server X3-2L

Product Description

About Controls and Connectors

About Server and Component LEDs

About System Components

Troubleshooting the Server

Service Troubleshooting Task List

Diagnostic Tools

Gather Service Information

Locate the Server Serial Number

Inspecting the System

Preparing for Service

Safety Precautions

Electrostatic Discharge Safety

Preparing the Server for Component Replacement

Servicing CRUs That Do Not Require Server Power-Off

Servicing Storage Drives and Rear Drives (CRU)

Servicing Fan Modules (CRU)

Servicing Power Supplies (CRU)

Servicing CRUs That Require Server Power-Off

Servicing the DIMMs (CRU)

Servicing PCIe Cards (CRU)

Servicing the SAS Expander Module (CRU)

Servicing the Air Baffle (CRU)

Servicing the DVD Drive (CRU)

Servicing the Internal USB Flash Drives (CRU)

Servicing the Battery (CRU)

Servicing Processors (FRU)

Servicing the Front and Rear Storage Drive Backplanes (FRU)

Servicing the Front LED/USB Indicator Modules (FRU)

Servicing Cables (FRU)

Servicing the Motherboard Assembly (FRU)

Identifying the Server Ports

Gigabit-Ethernet Ports

Network Management Port

Serial Management Port

Video Connector

Returning the Server to Operation

Server Filler Panel Requirements

Remove and Install Filler Panels

Install the Top Cover

Install the Fan Assembly Door

Remove Antistatic Measures

Reinstall the Server Chassis in the Rack

Reconnect Power and Data Cables

Power On the Server

Getting Server Firmware and Software

Firmware and Software Updates

Firmware and Software Access Options

Software Releases

Getting Firmware and Software From MOS or PMR

Installing Updates Using Other Methods

Planning the System Management Environment

Choosing Tools for Single System Management

Choosing Tools for Multiple System Management

System Management Tools Overview

Common System Management Tasks

Common System Administrative Tasks

Evaluating the Server Environment

Installing System Management Tools

System Management Documentation

Accessing System Management Tools

Accessing Oracle System Assistant

Accessing Oracle ILOM

Accessing Oracle Hardware Management Pack

Setting Up Software and Firmware

Set Up Software and Firmware Using Oracle System Assistant

Set Up Software and Firmware Using Oracle ILOM

Set Up Software and Firmware Using Oracle Hardware Management Pack

Setting Up the Server Using Oracle System Assistant

Organization of Oracle System Assistant

Configuring the Server Using Oracle System Assistant

Mounting the Oracle System Assistant USB Flash Drive

Troubleshooting Oracle System Assistant

Accessing the Oracle System Assistant Filesystem

Managing the Server Using Oracle ILOM

Oracle ILOM Features

Oracle ILOM Features for Oracle x86 Servers

Configuring RAID

Supported HBA Disk Controllers

RAID Configuration Options

Creating a RAID Volume Before Installing an Operating System

Creating a RAID Volume After Installing an Operating System

Using Oracle ILOM to Monitor Storage Devices

Setting Up BIOS Configuration Parameters

Managing the BIOS Configuration

Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility

Using Legacy BIOS or UEFI

Using BIOS for Resource Allocation

Common BIOS Setup Utility Tasks

BIOS Setup Utility Menu Options

BIOS Main Menu Selections

BIOS Advanced Menu Selections

BIOS IO Menu Selections

BIOS Boot Menu Selections

UEFI Driver Control Menu Selections

BIOS Save & Exit Menu Selections

Monitoring Components and Identifying SNMP Messages

Monitoring Component Health and Faults Using Oracle ILOM

Monitoring System Components

Identifying SNMP Trap Messages

Getting Server Firmware and Software

Firmware and Software Updates

Firmware and Software Access Options

Software Releases

Getting Firmware and Software from MOS or PMR

Installing Updates Using Other Methods

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operating requirements, index icon

Operating Environment Requirements

operating system

choosing a management tool for installation, index icon

Planning for Operating System Installation

installing with Oracle System Assistant, index icon

Install an Operating System

operating systems

Oracle Solaris OS

configuring preinstalled software

Oracle Solaris Configuration Worksheet

Oracle Linux 6.x Configuration Worksheet

location of user documentation, index icon

Oracle Solaris 11 Operating System Documentation

Oracle VM

configuring preinstalled software, index icon

Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle VM 3.x Software

location of user documentation, index icon

Oracle VM Documentation

optional components, installing, index icon

Optional Component Installation

Option ROMs

enabling and disabling

Configure iSCSI Virtual Drives

Configure Option ROM Settings

legacy BIOS allocation, index icon

Legacy Option ROM Allocation

minimizing resource exhaustion, index icon

Legacy Option ROM Allocation

Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center, product information, index icon

Choosing Tools for Multiple System Management

Oracle Hardware Management Pack

advantages, index icon

Oracle Hardware Management Pack

setting up software and firmware, index icon

Set Up Software and Firmware Using Oracle Hardware Management Pack

using the CLI Tools, index icon

Oracle Hardware Management Pack

using to create RAID volumes, index icon

Creating a RAID Volume After Installing an Operating System

Oracle ILOM Remote Console application, Oracle Solaris OS install, index icon

Install Oracle Solaris 10 Using Local or Remote Media

Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (Oracle ILOM)

advantages, index icon

Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (Oracle ILOM)

backing up and restoring BIOS configuration, index icon

Back Up and Restore BIOS Configuration

configuring SP settings using Oracle System Assistant, index icon

Configure Hardware for the Oracle ILOM SP

controlling next boot device, index icon

Control Next Boot Device

detecting server problems and clearing faults, index icon

Administer Open Problems and Clear Server Faults

diagnostics for Oracle x86 servers, index icon

Diagnostics Using Pc-Check and NMI

documents

Oracle ILOM Features

Oracle ILOM Features

features supported on Oracle x86 servers, index icon

Oracle ILOM Features for Oracle x86 Servers

integrating with third-party products, index icon

Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (Oracle ILOM)

local host interconnect property, index icon

Local Host Interconnect Management Connection

monitoring storage devices, index icon

Using Oracle ILOM to Monitor Storage Devices

power management policies not supported on Oracle x86 servers, index icon

Power Management Policy

power policies supported for Oracle x86 servers, index icon

Power Control Policies

setting enhanced PCIe cooling mode, index icon

Set PCIe Cooling Mode

setting up software and firmware, index icon

Set Up Software and Firmware Using Oracle ILOM

sideband management, index icon

Sideband Management

switching serial port output to host console, index icon

Switch Serial Port Output to Host Management Console

top-level indicator for FRUID auto-update feature, index icon

FRU TLI Auto-Update

Oracle Linux OS, index icon

Install Oracle Linux 5.x or 6.x Using PXE Network Boot

ISO images

Install Oracle Linux 5.7 through 5.10 Using Local or Remote Media

Install Oracle Linux 6.x Using Local or Remote Media

local or remote media installation

Install Oracle Linux 5.7 through 5.10 Using Local or Remote Media

Install Oracle Linux 6.x Using Local or Remote Media

PXE network installation, index icon

Install Oracle Linux 5.x or 6.x Using PXE Network Boot

reset power on server

Install Oracle Linux 5.7 through 5.10 Using Local or Remote Media

Install Oracle Linux 6.x Using Local or Remote Media

Install Oracle Linux 5.x or 6.x Using PXE Network Boot

Install RHEL 5.7 through 5.10 Using Local or Remote Media

Install RHEL 5.x or 6.x Using PXE Network Environment

Install SLES 11 Using Local or Remote Media

Install SLES 11 Using PXE Network Environment

Oracle Solaris OS

JumpStart utility, index icon

Requirements for Oracle Solaris 10 or 11 PXE Network Boot

Oracle ILOM Remote Console application, index icon

Install Oracle Solaris 10 Using Local or Remote Media

PXE install restrictions, index icon

Requirements for Oracle Solaris 10 or 11 PXE Network Boot

temporary boot device

Install Oracle Solaris 10 Using Local or Remote Media

Install Oracle Solaris 11 Using Local or Remote Media

Oracle Solaris OS, configuring preinstalled software

Oracle Solaris Configuration Worksheet

Configure the Preinstalled Oracle Solaris 11 Operating System

Configure the Preinstalled Oracle Linux Operating System

Oracle Solaris OS install

using local of remote media

Install Oracle Solaris 10 Using Local or Remote Media

Install Oracle Solaris 11 Using Local or Remote Media

Oracle Solaris preinstalled OS, RAID default configuration, index icon

Preinstalled Operating System RAID Limitations

Oracle System Assistant

advantages, index icon

Oracle System Assistant

application OS installation task, index icon

Oracle System Assistant Install OS Task

checking for disabled or offline status, index icon

Verify Oracle System Assistant Is Installed

checking for installation, index icon

Troubleshooting Oracle System Assistant

configuring RAID, index icon

RAID Configuration Options

directory structure of, index icon

Accessing the Oracle System Assistant Filesystem

disabling the application, index icon

Set Preferences to Disable Oracle System Assistant

embedded storage device, index icon

Oracle System Assistant Overview

installing Oracle VM, index icon

Install Oracle VM Using Oracle System Assistant

managing the server with, index icon

Setting Up the Server Using Oracle System Assistant

obtaining

Obtaining Oracle System Assistant

Obtaining Oracle System Assistant

organization of, index icon

Organization of Oracle System Assistant

overview,

Oracle System Assistant Overview

ReadMe file

Configuring the Server Using Oracle System Assistant

Configuring the Server Using Oracle System Assistant

View System Information

setting up software and firmware, index icon

Setting Up Software and Firmware

task overview, index icon

Oracle System Assistant Tasks

using to access the command-line shell, index icon

Perform Advanced Tasks to Access Oracle System Assistant Shell

using to check the media integrity, index icon

Perform Advanced Tasks to Check Media Integrity

using to configure network settings, index icon

Configure Network Settings

using to configure the server, index icon

Configuring the Server Using Oracle System Assistant

using to create a RAID volume

Configure Hardware for RAID

Creating a RAID Volume After Installing an Operating System

using to install an operating system, index icon

Install an Operating System

using to modify service processor settings, index icon

Configure Hardware for the Oracle ILOM SP

using to restore image, index icon

Restore Oracle System Assistant

using to set keyboard language, index icon

Set Preferences for Keyboard Language

using to update firmware, index icon

Update Firmware

using to update to a new release, index icon

Get Platform Software Release Updates

using to view documentation

View Files on the Oracle System Assistant USB Flash Drive

View Documentation From Oracle System Assistant

using to view system information, index icon

View System Information

verifying installation, index icon

Verify Oracle System Assistant Is Installed

Oracle System Assistant shell, accessing from Oracle System Assistant, index icon

Perform Advanced Tasks to Access Oracle System Assistant Shell

Oracle Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel, installation, index icon

(Optional) Install Oracle Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel for Linux on RHEL Using Local or Remote Console

Oracle VM

boot disc image, index icon

Install Oracle VM Server Using Local or Remote Media

configuring network interface, index icon

Configuring Network Interfaces

installation procedure for VM Server, index icon

Install Oracle VM Server Using Local or Remote Media

ISO image

Oracle VM Installation Task Map

Install Oracle VM Server Using Local or Remote Media

media installation, index icon

Install Oracle VM Using Oracle System Assistant

media installation procedure, index icon

Install Oracle VM Server Using Local or Remote Media

post installation tasks

Post Installation Tasks for Oracle VM

Post Installation Tasks for Oracle VM

post managing resources, index icon

Manage Oracle VM Resources

post updating software, index icon

Update the Oracle VM Software

Oracle VM Server, ISO image, index icon

Install Oracle VM Server Using Local or Remote Media

Oracle VTS software, index icon

Diagnostic Tools

overheating, avoiding, index icon

Operating Environment Requirements

overview of operating system installation

About Oracle Solaris Operating System Installs

About Linux Operating System Installs

About Microsoft Windows Server Operating System Installs

overview of Oracle VM installation, index icon

About Oracle VM Installs

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