Getting the Latest Software and Firmware
Preparing the Site for Installation
About the Installation Procedure
Installation Procedure Overview
About Server Features and 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
Optional Component Installation
Tools and Equipment Needed for Installation
Installing the Server Into a Rack
Safety Precautions When Rackmounting the Server
Stabilize the Rack for Installation
Attach Tool-less Slide-Rail Assemblies
Install the Server Into the Slide-Rail Assemblies
Remove the Second-Generation Cable Management Arm
Install the First-Generation Cable Management Arm
Rear Cable Connections and Ports
Attaching Data Cables and Power Cords to the Server
Oracle ILOM Hardware and Interfaces
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
Setting Up an Operating System and Drivers
Configuring Server Drives for OS Installation
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
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
Controlling System Power and Troubleshooting Installation Issues
Power Off the Server for Orderly Shutdown
Power Off the Server for Immediate Shutdown
Technical Support Information Worksheet
Locating the System Serial Number
Getting Server Firmware and Software
Firmware and Software Access Options
Getting Firmware and Software from MOS or PMR
Installing Updates Using Other Methods
About Oracle Solaris Operating System Installs
Oracle Solaris OS Installation Task Map
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
Installing the Oracle Solaris Operating System
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 Access Options
Getting Firmware and Software From MOS or PMR
Installing Updates Using Other Methods
Oracle VM Installation Task Map
Selecting the Console Display Option
Selecting the Boot Media Option
Selecting the Installation Target Option
Oracle VM Installation Options
Single-Server Installation Methods
Preparing to Install Oracle VM
Verify the BIOS Factory Defaults
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 Access Options
Getting Firmware and Software From MOS or PMR
Installing Updates Using Other Methods
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
Oracle System Assistant Overview
Get Updates and Install OS Tasks
Obtaining Oracle System Assistant
Preparing to Install the Operating System
Configuring the SLES 11 SP1 Operating System Software to Support Network Connections
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 Access Options
Getting Firmware and Software From MOS or PMR
Installing Updates Using Other Methods
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
Preparing to Install the Operating System
Installing Windows Server Operating System
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
Getting Server Firmware and Software
Firmware and Software Access Options
Getting Firmware and Software from MOS or PMR
Installing Updates Using Other Methods
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
Configuring the VMware ESXi 5.0 Software or the Server Hardware to Support Network Connections
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
Configuring Network Interfaces
Getting Server Firmware and Software
Firmware and Software Access Options
Getting Firmware and Software from MOS or PMR
Installing Updates Using Other Methods
About Server and Component LEDs
Service Troubleshooting Task List
Locate the Server Serial Number
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 Power Supplies (CRU)
Servicing CRUs That Require Server Power-Off
Servicing the SAS Expander Module (CRU)
Servicing the Air Baffle (CRU)
Servicing the Internal USB Flash Drives (CRU)
Servicing the Front and Rear Storage Drive Backplanes (FRU)
Servicing the Front LED/USB Indicator Modules (FRU)
Servicing the Motherboard Assembly (FRU)
Returning the Server to Operation
Server Filler Panel Requirements
Remove and Install Filler Panels
Reinstall the Server Chassis in the Rack
Reconnect Power and Data Cables
Getting Server Firmware and Software
Firmware and Software Access Options
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 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 for Oracle x86 Servers
Supported HBA Disk Controllers
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 BIOS for Resource Allocation
Common BIOS Setup Utility Tasks
BIOS Setup Utility Menu Options
UEFI Driver Control Menu Selections
BIOS Save & Exit Menu Selections
Monitoring Components and Identifying SNMP Messages
Monitoring Component Health and Faults Using Oracle ILOM
Identifying SNMP Trap Messages
Getting Server Firmware and Software
Firmware and Software Access Options
Getting Firmware and Software from MOS or PMR
Follow this procedure to install the second-generation cable management arm (CMA), which you can use to manage cables connected to the rear of the server.
The following figure shows the second-generation CMA components.
Figure 12 Second-Generation CMA Components
1 Connector A
2 Front slide bar
3 Velcro straps (6)
4 Connector B
5 Connector C
6 Connector D
7 Slide-rail latching bracket (used with connector D)
8 Rear slide bar
9 Sun Server X3-2 cable covers
10 Sun Server X3-2L cable covers
The Sun Server X3-2 (1U system) uses the flat cable covers.
The Sun Server X3-2L (2U system) uses the round cable covers.
Note - The CMA ships with three, flat cable covers installed. If you are going to install the CMA on a Sun Server X3-2L, you need to remove the flat cable covers and install the round cable covers.
To remove the flat cable covers and install the round cable covers, perform these steps:
Note - The CMA has three cable covers, two with two hinges (one of which is shown the following figure), and one with a single hinge. All three cable covers are shown in Second-Generation CMA Components.
Figure 13 Removing the CMA Flat Cable Covers
Note - Ensure that the two Velcro straps located on the front slide bar are threaded through the opening in the top of the slide bar as shown in Second-Generation CMA Components. This prevents the Velcro straps from interfering with the expansion and contraction of the slide bar when the server is extended out of the rack and returned into the rack.
Note - References to “left” or “right” in this procedure assume that you are facing the back of the equipment rack.
Note - Throughout this installation procedure, support the CMA and do not allow it to hang under its own weight until it is secured at all four attachment points.
The connector A tab (see callout 1) goes into the slide-rail's front slot (callout 2).
Gently tug on the left side of the front slide bar to verify that connector A is properly seated.
Figure 14 Installing Connector A Into the Left Slide-Rail
1 Connector A tab
2 Left slide-rail front slot
The connector B tab (callout 1) goes into the slide-rail front slot (callout 2).
Gently tug on the right side of the front slide bar to verify that connector B is properly seated.
Figure 15 Installing Connector B Into the Right Slide-Rail
1 Connector B tab
2 Right slide-rail front slot
Figure 16 Installing Connector C Into the Right Side-Rail
1 Connector C locking spring
Note - The CMA is shipped with the slide-rail latching bracket taped to connector D. You must remove the tape before you install this connector.
Figure 17 Aligning the CMA Slide-Rail Latching Bracket With Connector D
Note - When inserting connector D into the slide-rail, the preferred and easier method is to install connector D and the latching bracket as one assembly into the slide-rail.
Gently tug on the left side of the CMA's rear slide bar to verify that connector D is properly seated.
Figure 18 Installing Connector D Into the Left Slide-Rail
Note - The slide-rail latching bracket has a green release tab. This tab is used to release and remove the latching bracket so that you can remove connector D.
Caution - To reduce the risk of personal injury, stabilize the rack cabinet and extend all anti-tilt devices before extending the server from the rack. |
For instructions for stabilizing the rack, see Stabilize the Rack for Installation.
Figure 19 CMA Fully Extended
Note - To pull the green release tabs, place your finger in the center of each tab, not on the end, and apply pressure as you pull the tab toward the front of the server.
Figure 20 Location of Slide-Rail Release Tabs
You will hear an audible click when the server is in the normal rack position.
Instructions for connecting the server cables are provided in Cabling the Server.
Route the cables through the cable troughs in this order:
Note - When securing the cables with the Velcro straps located on the front slide bar, ensure that the Velcro straps do not wrap around the bottom of the slide bar; otherwise, expansion and contraction of the slide bar might be hindered when the server is extended from the rack and returned to the rack.
Figure 21 CMA with Cables Installed, Cable Covers Closed, and Cables Secured With Velcro Straps
Note - If necessary, bundle the cables with additional Velcro straps to ensure that they stay clear of other equipment. If you need to install additional Velcro straps, wrap the straps around the cables only, not around any of the CMA components; otherwise, expansion and contraction of the CMA slide bars might be hindered when the server is extended from the rack and returned to the rack.