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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

Index

Numbers and Symbols

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

K

L

M

N

O

P

R

S

T

U

V

W

Z

R

rack
cautions, index iconRack Cautions
stabilization, index iconStabilize the Rack
rackmounting
2-post
19-inch hardmount, index icon19‐Inch Hardmount Rack Kit (2-Post Rack)
19-inch slide mount, index icon19-Inch Sliding-Rail Kit (2-Post Rack)
23-inch hardmount, index iconInstall the Server (23‐Inch Hardmount Kit)
4-post
19-inch slide mount, index iconInstall the Server (4-Post, 19-Inch Sliding Rail Kit)
600-mm hardmount, index icon600‐mm Hardmount Kit (4-Post Rack)
RAID
boot virtual drive, index iconMake a Virtual Drive Bootable
configuration requirements, index iconRAID Configuration Requirements
configuring, index iconConfiguring RAID
LSI BIOS, index iconConfiguring RAID Volumes (LSI BIOS Utilities)
OSA, index iconConfigure RAID (OSA)
creating volume, index iconCreate a RAID Volume
HBA support, index iconHBA and RAID Support
limitations in Oracle Solaris, index iconPreinstalled OS RAID Limitations
post-installation, index iconPost-Installation RAID Volume Creation
volume creation, index iconPost-Installation RAID Volume Creation
RAID administration, index iconHardware RAID Administration Tools
raising drive cage, index iconRaise the Drive Cage to the Service Position
rear panel
alarm port, index iconRear Panel Components (Installation)
components
index iconRear Panel Components (Installation)
index iconRear Panel Components (Service)
LEDs, index iconRear Panel LEDs
relative humidity, index iconEnvironmental Requirements
Remote Console, accessing, index iconAccess the Remote Console (Web Interface)
remote redirection, index iconEnable KVMS
removing
air duct, index iconRemove the Air Duct
battery, index iconRemove the Battery
CPUs, index iconRemove a CPU
DIMMs, index iconRemove a DIMM
drive backplane, index iconRemove the Drive Backplane
drive power cable, index iconRemove the Drive Power Cable
drive signal cable, index iconRemove the Drive Signal Cable
drives, index iconRemove a Drive
DVD drive, index iconRemove the DVD Drive
DVD SATA cable, index iconRemove the DVD SATA Cable
fan modules, index iconRemove a Fan Module
fan tray, index iconRemove the Fan Tray
filter, index iconRemove the Filter
LED board, index iconRemove the LED Board
motherboard, index iconRemove the Motherboard
PCIe3 cards
index iconRemove a PCIe3 Card (Risers 1 and 2)
index iconRemove a PCIe3 Card (Riser 3)
PDB, index iconRemove the PDB
PDB duct, index iconRemove the PDB Duct
PDB signal cable, index iconRemove the PDB Signal Cable
power from the server, index iconRemoving Power From the Server
power supplies, index iconRemove a Power Supply
risers, index iconRemove a Riser
server, index iconRemoving the Server From the Rack
2-post 19-inch hardmount rack, index iconRemove the Server From the 2-Post, 19-inch Hardmount Rack
2-post 19-inch slidemount rack, index iconRemove the Server From the 2-Post, 19-inch Slidemount Rack
2-post 23-inch rack, index iconRemove the Server From the 2-Post, 23-inch Rack
4-post 19-inch hardmount rack, index iconRemove the Server From the 4-Post, 19-inch Hardmount Rack
4-post 19-inch slidemount rack, index iconRemove the Server From the 4-Post, 19-inch Slidemount Rack
4-post 600-mm hardmount rack, index iconRemove the Server From the 4-Post, 600-mm Hardmount Rack
top cover, index iconRemove the Top Cover
USB board, index iconRemove the USB Board
USB drive, index iconRemove the USB Drive
replaceable components
index iconComponent Locations (Storage, Power, and Fans)
index iconComponent Locations (Motherboard, Memory, and PCIe3 Cards)
requirements
airflow clearance, index iconAirflow Clearance
cabling, index iconAvailable Connections
elevation, index iconEnvironmental Requirements
environmental, index iconEnvironmental Requirements
Ethernet cables, index iconCable the Ethernet Ports
grounding, index iconDC Power Source, Power Connection, and Grounding Requirements
lightning, index iconAvailable Connections
overcurrent protection, index iconOvercurrent Protection Requirements
tools, index iconTools Needed for Installation
reset /SP command, index iconReset the SP
reset /System command, index iconReset the Host
Reset and Host control user role, Oracle ILOM, index iconOracle ILOM User Roles
reset button, SP, index iconReset the SP
resettable targets, index iconResettable Targets
resetting
components, index iconClear a Fault Manually
DIMMs, index iconVerify a DIMM
drive backplane, index iconVerify the Drive Backplane
drives, index iconVerify a Drive
fan modules, index iconVerify a Fan Module
LED board, index iconVerify the LED Board
motherboard, index iconVerify the Motherboard
PCIe3 cards, index iconVerify a PCIe3 Card
PDB, index iconVerify the PDB
power supplies, index iconVerify a Power Supply
risers, index iconVerify a Riser
server, index iconReset the Server
the SP, index iconReset the SP
the host, index iconReset the Host
resources, administration, index iconUnderstanding Administration Resources
restoring OSA, index iconRestore OSA
restricted-access location, index iconDC Power Source, Power Connection, and Grounding Requirements
returning the server to operation, index iconReturning the Server to Operation
RFID tag
index iconObtain the Server Serial Number
index iconFront Panel Components (Service)
riser
adding, index iconInstall a Riser
configuration, index iconRiser Configuration
installing, index iconInstall a Riser
locating faulty, index iconLocate a Faulty Riser
locations, index iconComponent Locations (Motherboard, Memory, and PCIe3 Cards)
removing, index iconRemove a Riser
resetting, index iconVerify a Riser
servicing, index iconServicing Risers
verifying, index iconVerify a Riser