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
Install the Second-Generation Cable Management Arm
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)
Selecting the Correct Processor Removal/Replacement Tool
Servicing the Front and Rear Storage Drive Backplanes (FRU)
Remove the Storage Drive Backplane for Eight-Drive and Twelve-Drive Systems
Install the Storage Drive Backplane for Eight-Drive and Twelve-Drive Systems
Remove the Storage Drive Backplane for Twenty-Four Drive Systems
Install the Storage Drive Backplane for Twenty-Four Drive Systems
Remove the Storage Drive Backplane for Rear-Mounted Storage Drives
Install the Storage Drive Backplane for Rear-Mounted Storage Drives
Servicing the Front LED/USB Indicator Modules (FRU)
Remove the Left LED Indicator Module
Install the Left LED Indicator Module
Remove the Right LED/USB Indicator Module
Install the Right LED/USB Indicator Module
Remove Storage Drive Cables From a SAS/SATA Configuration
Install Storage Drive Cables in a SAS/SATA Configuration
Servicing the Motherboard Assembly (FRU)
Remove the Motherboard Assembly
Install the Motherboard Assembly
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
Caution - Processors should be installed only by an Oracle qualified service technician. |
Caution - The processor socket used in the Sun Server X3-2L is the Intel LGA2011. Processor removal and replacement must be done using the green color-coded tool (see Installing the Processor). Using a tool with a different color code might result in damage to the processor and the socket. The supported replacement processor for the server includes the correct tool. |
Caution - Handle the processor socket pins with extreme care. Processor socket pins are very fragile. A light touch can bend the processor socket pins and damage the board beyond repair. |
For a description of the processors that are supported by the server, see the Installation, Server Components.
For instructions for opening the processor release levers and the pressure frame, see Step 6 through Step 8 of Remove a Processor.
An audible click indicates that the processor is locked into place.
To properly position the tool in the processor socket, rotate the tool until the green triangle on the side of the tool is facing the front of the server and it is over the left side of the processor socket (when viewing the server from the front) and lower the tool into the processor socket.
Figure 78 Installing the Processor
When properly aligned, the processor sits flat in the processor socket.
Caution - Do not press down on the processor. Irreparable damage to the processor or motherboard might occur from excessive downward pressure. Do not forcibly seat the processor into the socket. Excessive downward pressure might damage the socket pins. |
Ensure that the pressure frame sits flat around the periphery of the processor.
Figure 79 Installing the Heatsink
Do not distribute the grease, as the processor heatsink pressure will do so for you.
Clean the heatsink if necessary.
The processor heatsink is not symmetrical.
Caution - Avoid moving the heatsink after it has contacted the top of the processor. Too much movement could disturb the layer of thermal grease, causing voids, and leading to ineffective heat dissipation and component damage. |
See Reconnect Power and Data Cables and Power On the Server. Verify that the AC OK LED is lit.
Refer to the Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) 3.1 Documentation Library for more information about the following steps.
-> show /SP/faultmgmt
The server lists all known faults, for example:
-> show /SP/faultmgmt Targets: 0 (/SYS/MB/P0) Properties: Commands: cd show
Alternatively, to list all known faults in the server, log into the Oracle Solaris OS and issue the fmadm faulty command, or log into the Oracle ILOM service processor from the FM captive shell and issue the fmadm faulty command.
-> set /System/MB/P0 clear_fault_action=true
For example:
-> set /System/MB/P0 clear_fault_action=true Are you sure you want to clear /SYS/MB/P0 9y/n)? y Set ‘clear_fault_action” to ‘true'
Alternatively, to clear all known faults in the server, log into the Oracle Solaris OS and issue the fmadm repair command, or log into the Oracle ILOM service processor from the FM captive shell and issue the fmadm repair command.