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Using This Documentation

Product Notes

Related Documentation

Feedback

Access to Oracle Support

Installation

Understanding the Server

Installation Task Overview

Server Overview

Front Panel Components (Installation)

Rear Panel Components (Installation)

Confirming Server and Site Specifications

Physical Specifications

Minimum Clearance for Service Access

AC and DC Power Supply Specifications

Input Power Information

Overcurrent Protection Requirements

DC Power Source, Power Connection, and Grounding Requirements

Environmental Requirements

Acoustic Noise Emissions

Airflow Clearance

Preparing for Installation

Shipping Kit Inventory

Handling Precautions

ESD Precautions

Tools Needed for Installation

Optional Components

Rack Cautions

Stabilize the Rack

Installing the Server in a 4-Post Rack

Installing the Standard 19-Inch Hardmount Kit (4-Post Rack)

Installing the 19-Inch Sliding-Rail Kit (4-Post Rack)

Installing the 600-mm Hardmount Kit (4-Post Rack)

Installing the Server in a 2-Post Rack

Installing the 19-Inch Hardmount Kit (2-Post Rack)

Installing the 19-Inch Sliding-Rail Kit (2-Post Rack)

Installing the 23-Inch Hardmount Kit (2-Post Rack)

Connecting Cables

Connecting Data and Management Cables

Identifying Ports

Powering On the Server the First Time

Connect AC Power Cords

Assembling DC Power Cords and Applying DC Power

Power On the Host for the First Time

OS Installation

Choosing an OS Installation Method

OS Installation Task Map (Oracle Solaris)

OS Installation Task Map (Oracle VM)

OS Installation Task Map (Linux)

OS Installation Task Map (VMware ESXi)

OS Installation Task Map (Windows)

Supported OS Versions and Documentation

Oracle Linux Support Kernel

Understanding Installation Methods

Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle Solaris OS

Preinstalled OS RAID Limitations

Configuration Worksheet (Oracle Solaris)

Configure the Preinstalled Oracle Solaris OS

Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle VM 3. 0 Software

Configuration Worksheet (Oracle VM Server)

Configure the Preinstalled Oracle VM 3.0 OS

Oracle VM 3.0 Overview

Preparing to Install an OS

Selecting the Console Display

Selecting the Boot Media

Preparing Your PXE Environment

Accessing Installation Utilities

Setting Up BIOS

Configuring RAID

HBA and RAID Support

RAID Configuration Requirements

Post-Installation RAID Volume Creation

Configure RAID (OSA)

Configuring RAID Volumes (LSI BIOS Utilities)

Installing a Supported OS

Install an OS (OSA)

Installing an OS (Media)

Install an OS (PXE)

Performing Post-Installation Tasks

(Optional) Assign Boot Drive Priorities

Oracle VM Post-Installation Information

Performing Linux Post-Installation Tasks

Performing VMware ESXi Post-Installation Tasks

Performing Windows Post-Installation Tasks

Administration

Understanding Administration Resources

Common Administration Tools

Oracle ILOM Overview

BIOS Overview (Administration)

OSA Overview

HMP

Hardware RAID Administration Tools

Multiple Server Management Tools

Accessing Administration Tools

Accessing Oracle ILOM

Accessing BIOS

Accessing OSA

Access Add-On Card Configuration Utilities (BIOS)

Controlling the Server

Controlling the Power State

Change Telco Alarm States Manually

Configuring Power-On and Boot Options

Configuring Power-On Policies

Selecting a Boot Device

Configuring Oracle ILOM

Change the Oracle ILOM Root Password (Oracle ILOM CLI)

Recover the Oracle ILOM Root Password

Configuring Oracle ILOM (Oracle ILOM Web Interface)

Configuring the SP and Oracle ILOM (BIOS)

Configure the SP and Oracle ILOM (OSA)

Configure the Enhanced PCIe Cooling Mode Policy (Oracle ILOM CLI)

Configuring BIOS

Resetting the BIOS to Default Settings

Configuring Legacy Option ROM Allocation

Configuring I/O Resource Allocation

Configuring Devices in BIOS

Enabling or Disabling OSA

Disable OSA

Enable OSA

Monitoring the Server

Obtain the Server Serial Number

Locate the Server (Oracle ILOM Web Interface)

Obtaining Server Information

Monitoring the Server Health (Oracle ILOM Web Interface)

Understanding SNMP Traps

Updating the Firmware and Software

Update to a New OSA Release

Obtain and Update Firmware (OSA)

Restore OSA

Mounting the Oracle System Assistant USB Flash Drive

Obtaining Updated Software

Requesting Updates on Physical Media

Service

Identifying Components

Component Locations (Storage, Power, and Fans)

Component Locations (Motherboard, Memory, and PCIe3 Cards)

Front Panel Components (Service)

Rear Panel Components (Service)

Detecting and Managing Faults

Understanding Diagnostics

Interpreting Diagnostic LEDs

Troubleshooting (Oracle ILOM /SP Targets)

BIOS POST Event Messages

Troubleshooting (Oracle ILOM /System Targets)

Displaying Faulty Components

Troubleshooting (Oracle ILOM Legacy Targets)

Troubleshooting (Pc-Check)

Preparing for Service

Safety Information

Tools Needed for Service

Filler Panels

Find the Server Serial Number

Component Service Task Reference

Locate the Server

Removing Power From the Server

Accessing Internal Components

Remove the Fan Tray

Raise the Drive Cage to the Service Position

Remove the Air Duct

Remove the PDB Duct

Servicing the Filter

Remove the Filter

Install the Filter

Servicing Drives

Drive Configuration

Drive LEDs

Locate a Faulty Drive

Remove a Drive

Install a Drive

Verify a Drive

Servicing the DVD Drive

Remove the DVD Drive

Install the DVD Drive

Servicing Power Supplies

Power Supply LEDs

Locate a Faulty Power Supply

Remove a Power Supply

Install a Power Supply

Verify a Power Supply

Servicing Fan Modules

Fan Module LEDs

Locate a Faulty Fan Module

Remove a Fan Module

Install a Fan Module

Verify a Fan Module

Servicing Risers

Riser Configuration

Locate a Faulty Riser

Remove a Riser

Install a Riser

Verify a Riser

Servicing PCIe3 Cards

PCIe3 Card Configuration

Locate a Faulty PCIe3 Card

Remove a PCIe3 Card (Risers 1 and 2)

Remove a PCIe3 Card (Riser 3)

Install a PCIe3 Card (Risers 1 and 2)

Install a PCIe3 Card (Riser 3)

Verify a PCIe3 Card

Servicing the Battery

Remove the Battery

Install the Battery

Servicing the USB Drive

USB Drive LED

Remove the USB Drive

Install the USB Drive

Servicing Cables

Cable Configuration

Remove the Drive Signal Cable

Install the Drive Signal Cable

Remove the Drive Power Cable

Install the Drive Power Cable

Remove the DVD SATA Cable

Install the DVD SATA Cable

Remove the PDB Signal Cable

Install the PDB Signal Cable

Servicing the Drive Backplane

Drive Backplane Configuration

Determine if the Drive Backplane Is Faulty

Remove the Drive Backplane

Install the Drive Backplane

Verify the Drive Backplane

Servicing DIMMs

DIMM Configuration

Locate a Faulty DIMM

Remove a DIMM

Install a DIMM

Verify a DIMM

Servicing CPUs

CPU Configuration

Locate a Faulty CPU

CPU Tool

Remove a CPU

Install a CPU

Servicing the LED Board

Determine if the LED Board Is Faulty

Remove the LED Board

Install the LED Board

Verify the LED Board

Servicing the USB Board

Remove the USB Board

Install the USB Board

Servicing the Motherboard

Determine if the Motherboard Is Faulty

Remove the Motherboard

Install the Motherboard

Verify the Motherboard

Servicing the PDB

Determine if the PDB Is Faulty

Remove the PDB

Install the PDB

Verify the PDB

Returning the Server to Operation

Install the PDB Duct

Install the Air Duct

Secure the Drive Cage

Install the Fan Tray

Install the Top Cover

Connect Power Cords

Power On the Server (Oracle ILOM)

Power On the Server (Power Button)

Glossary

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Numbers and Symbols

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packages, software release, index iconAvailable Software Release Packages
password
default Oracle ILOM root, index iconPower On the Host for the First Time
Oracle ILOM, index iconAccess the SP (Oracle ILOM)
Pc-Check, index iconTroubleshooting (Pc-Check)
diagnostic tests, index iconPc-Check Diagnostic Tests
disabling, index iconDisable Pc-Check
enabling, index iconEnable Pc-Check
navigation, index iconPc-Check Navigation
PCIe slots
index iconServer Overview
index iconRear Panel Components (Installation)
PCIe3 card
adding
index iconInstall a PCIe3 Card (Risers 1 and 2)
index iconInstall a PCIe3 Card (Riser 3)
configuration, index iconPCIe3 Card Configuration
displaying information, index iconDisplay PCIe3 Card Information
installing
index iconInstall a PCIe3 Card (Risers 1 and 2)
index iconInstall a PCIe3 Card (Riser 3)
locating faulty, index iconLocate a Faulty PCIe3 Card
locations, index iconComponent Locations (Motherboard, Memory, and PCIe3 Cards)
removing
index iconRemove a PCIe3 Card (Risers 1 and 2)
index iconRemove a PCIe3 Card (Riser 3)
resetting, index iconVerify a PCIe3 Card
servicing, index iconServicing PCIe3 Cards
verifying, index iconVerify a PCIe3 Card
PDB
determining faulty, index iconDetermine if the PDB Is Faulty
installing, index iconInstall the PDB
location, index iconComponent Locations (Motherboard, Memory, and PCIe3 Cards)
removing, index iconRemove the PDB
resetting, index iconVerify the PDB
servicing, index iconServicing the PDB
verifying, index iconVerify the PDB
PDB duct
installing, index iconInstall the PDB Duct
location, index iconComponent Locations (Motherboard, Memory, and PCIe3 Cards)
removing, index iconRemove the PDB Duct
physical media, requesting updates on, index iconRequesting Updates on Physical Media
physical presence check, Oracle ILOM, index icon(Optional) Configure the Oracle ILOM Identity
physical specifications, index iconPhysical Specifications
pinhole for SP reset button, index iconReset the SP
pinout
alarm port, index iconAlarm Port
NET MGT port, index iconNET MGT Port
NET ports, index iconGigabit Ethernet Ports
SER MGT port, index iconSER MGT Port
USB ports, index iconUSB Ports
Video ports, index iconVideo Port
polices, power-on, index iconConfiguring Power-On Policies
ports
alarm, index iconAlarm Port
identifying, index iconIdentifying Ports
locations, index iconRear Panel Components (Installation)
NET 0-3, index iconGigabit Ethernet Ports
NET MGT, index iconNET MGT Port
SER MGT, index iconSER MGT Port
USB, index iconUSB Ports
Video, index iconVideo Port
post-installation tasks, index iconPerforming Post-Installation Tasks
Linux, index iconPerforming Linux Post-Installation Tasks
Oracle VM, index iconOracle VM Post-Installation Information
VMware ESXi, index iconPerforming VMware ESXi Post-Installation Tasks
Windows, index iconPerforming Windows Post-Installation Tasks
posts for grounding, index iconRear Panel Components (Installation)
power, input, index iconInput Power Information
Power button
location, index iconFront Panel Components (Installation)
power off, index iconPower Off the Server (Power Button - Graceful)
power button, power off, index iconPower Off the Server (Emergency Shutdown)
Power button
power on, index iconPower On the Server (Power Button)
power connection, DC, index iconDC Power Source, Power Connection, and Grounding Requirements
power consumption
displaying
index iconDisplay Active Power Consumption
index iconDisplay Component Power Consumption
legacy targets, index iconOracle ILOM Legacy Targets for Component Power Consumption
viewing, index iconView Power Consumption
power cords
connecting, index iconConnect Power Cords
disconnecting, index iconDisconnect Power Cords
power-on
configuring, index iconConfiguring Power-On and Boot Options
policies, index iconConfiguring Power-On Policies
policies, configuring
index iconConfiguring Power-On Policies
index iconConfigure the Power-On Policy (Oracle ILOM Web Interface)
index iconConfigure the Power-On Policy (Oracle ILOM CLI)
power source, DC, index iconDC Power Source, Power Connection, and Grounding Requirements
power state, index iconControlling the Power State
controlling, index iconControl the Power State
power supplies
index iconServer Overview
index iconRear Panel Components (Installation)
power supply
adding, index iconInstall a Power Supply
installing, index iconInstall a Power Supply
LED, index iconFront Panel Components (Installation)
locating faulty, index iconLocate a Faulty Power Supply
locations, index iconComponent Locations (Storage, Power, and Fans)
removing, index iconRemove a Power Supply
resetting, index iconVerify a Power Supply
servicing, index iconServicing Power Supplies
specifications, index iconAC and DC Power Supply Specifications
status LEDs, index iconPower Supply LEDs
verifying, index iconVerify a Power Supply
powering off the server
emergency shutdown, index iconPower Off the Server (Emergency Shutdown)
Power button, index iconPower Off the Server (Power Button - Graceful)
preparing, index iconPrepare to Power Off the Server
SP, index iconPower Off the Server (Oracle ILOM)
powering on
host, index iconPower On the Host for the First Time
server, index iconPowering On the Server the First Time
Power button, index iconPower On the Server (Power Button)
SP, index iconPower On the Server (Oracle ILOM)
precautions, installation
ESD, index iconESD Precautions
handling, index iconHandling Precautions
preparing
for installation
OS, index iconPreparing to Install an OS
server, index iconPreparing for Installation
for service, index iconPreparing for Service
PXE, index iconPreparing Your PXE Environment
Linux, index iconPrepare PXE (Linux)
Oracle Solaris, index iconPrepare PXE (Oracle Solaris)
Windows, index iconPrepare PXE (Windows)
to power off the server, index iconPrepare to Power Off the Server
problems, checking for, index iconCheck for Problems
PXE
preparation, index iconPreparing Your PXE Environment
Linux, index iconPrepare PXE (Linux)
Oracle Solaris, index iconPrepare PXE (Oracle Solaris)
Windows, index iconPrepare PXE (Windows)
support, index iconPXE for Network Installations