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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

S

safety
information, index iconSafety Information
symbols, index iconSafety Information
SAS drive slots, index iconFront Panel Components (Installation)
Save and Exit window, BIOS Setup utility, index iconExit the BIOS Setup Utility
screwdriver, index iconTools Needed for Installation
securing drive cage, index iconSecure the Drive Cage
selecting
boot device, index iconSelecting a Boot Device
boot media, index iconSelecting the Boot Media
console display, index iconSelecting the Console Display
temporary boot device
through BIOS, index iconSelect a Temporary Boot Device (BIOS)
through the Oracle ILOM web interface, index iconSelect a Temporary Boot Device (Oracle ILOM Web Interface)
SER MGT port
index iconRear Panel Components (Installation)
index iconAvailable Connections
index iconCable the SP
index iconSER MGT Port
accessing, index iconAccess the SP (Oracle ILOM)
configuring, index iconConfigure the SP SER MGT Port
default settings, index iconLog Into the Oracle ILOM CLI (Local)
serial connection, index iconAvailable Connections
serial number
index iconObtain the Server Serial Number
index iconDisplay Server Information (OSA)
serial number, obtaining, index iconObtain the Server Serial Number
server
applying DC power, index iconConnect DC Power Cords
booting the host, index iconPower On the Host for the First Time
checking for problems, index iconCheck for Problems
confirming site and server specifications, index iconConfirming Server and Site Specifications
controlling, index iconControlling the Server
depth, index iconPhysical Specifications
features, index iconServer Overview
health, monitoring, index iconMonitoring the Server Health (Oracle ILOM Web Interface)
height, index iconPhysical Specifications
information, displaying
index iconDisplay Server Information (Oracle ILOM Web Interface)
index iconDisplay Server Information (BIOS)
index iconDisplay Server Information (OSA)
lifting cautions, index iconHandling Precautions
locating
index iconLocate the Server (Oracle ILOM Web Interface)
index iconLocate the Server
models, index iconFront Panel Components (Installation)
monitoring, index iconMonitoring the Server
overview, index iconServer Overview
powering
off
index iconPower Off the Server (Oracle ILOM)
index iconPower Off the Server (Power Button - Graceful)
index iconPower Off the Server (Emergency Shutdown)
on
index iconPower On the Server (Oracle ILOM)
index iconPower On the Server (Power Button)
powering on, index iconPowering On the Server the First Time
removing, 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
resetting, index iconReset the Server
serial number, obtaining, index iconObtain the Server Serial Number
understanding, index iconUnderstanding the Server
weight, index iconPhysical Specifications
width, index iconPhysical Specifications
service
access, index iconMinimum Clearance for Service Access
preparing, index iconPreparing for Service
procedures, index iconComponent Service Task Reference
Service Required LED
index iconFront Panel Components (Installation)
index iconRear Panel Components (Installation)
Service user role, Oracle ILOM, index iconOracle ILOM User Roles
servicing
battery, index iconServicing the Battery
cables, index iconServicing Cables
DIMMs
index iconServicing DIMMs
index iconServicing CPUs
drive backplane, index iconServicing the Drive Backplane
drives, index iconServicing Drives
DVD drive, index iconServicing the DVD Drive
fan modules, index iconServicing Fan Modules
filter, index iconServicing the Filter
LED board, index iconServicing the LED Board
motherboard, index iconServicing the Motherboard
PCIe3 cards, index iconServicing PCIe3 Cards
PDB, index iconServicing the PDB
power supplies, index iconServicing Power Supplies
risers, index iconServicing Risers
USB board, index iconServicing the USB Board
USB drive, index iconServicing the USB Drive
Set Host Power to Last Power State policy, index iconConfiguring Power-On Policies
setting
BIOS default values, index iconSet BIOS Settings to Default Values
console display
KVM, index iconSet Up a Local Console (Monitor and Keyboard)
SER MGT, index iconSet Up a Local Console (SER MGT Port)
SSH, index iconSet Up a Remote Console (SSH)
web, index iconSet Up a Remote Console (Web Browser)
setting up
BIOS, index iconSetting Up BIOS
local
boot media, index iconSet Up Local Boot Media
KVM console, index iconSet Up a Local Console (Monitor and Keyboard)
SER MGT console, index iconSet Up a Local Console (SER MGT Port)
remote
boot media, index iconSet Up Remote Boot Media
SSH console, index iconSet Up a Remote Console (SSH)
web console, index iconSet Up a Remote Console (Web Browser)
shipping kit inventory, index iconShipping Kit Inventory
shutting down
Power button, index iconPower Off the Server (Power Button - Graceful)
SP, index iconPower Off the Server (Oracle ILOM)
site specifications, index iconConfirming Server and Site Specifications
SNMP and Oracle ILOM, index iconOracle ILOM Overview
SNMP traps, understanding, index iconUnderstanding SNMP Traps
software, updating, index iconUpdating the Firmware and Software
software release packages, index iconAvailable Software Release Packages
software releases, downloading, index iconDownload Software Releases (My Oracle Support)
software updates
obtaining, index iconObtaining Updated Software
requesting physical media, index iconRequesting Updates on Physical Media
SP, index iconServer Overview
accessing, index iconAccess the SP (Oracle ILOM)
cabling, index iconCable the SP
clock, configuring, index iconSet the SP Clock (OSA)
connections, index iconAvailable Connections
initialization, index iconConnect AC Power Cords
IP address, index iconDisplay Server Information (OSA)
LED, index iconFront Panel Components (Installation)
MAC address, index iconDisplay Server Information (OSA)
network, configuring
index iconConfigure the SP Network (BIOS)
index iconConfigure the SP Network (OSA)
powering on, index iconPower On the Server (Oracle ILOM)
reset button, index iconReset the SP
resetting, index iconReset the SP
specifications
DC input treatment, index iconAC and DC Power Supply Specifications
elevation, index iconEnvironmental Requirements
frequency, index iconAC and DC Power Supply Specifications
humidity, index iconEnvironmental Requirements
input current, index iconAC and DC Power Supply Specifications
physical, index iconPhysical Specifications
power supplies, index iconAC and DC Power Supply Specifications
site, index iconConfirming Server and Site Specifications
temperature, index iconEnvironmental Requirements
voltage, index iconAC and DC Power Supply Specifications
stabilizing the rack, index iconStabilize the Rack
standby power state, index iconControlling the Power State
Start /HOST/console, index iconPower On the Host for the First Time
start /HOST/console command, index iconSwitch Between the Oracle ILOM CLI and the Host Console
start /SYS command, index iconPower On the Server (Oracle ILOM)
start /System, index iconPower On the Host for the First Time
starting OSA, index iconStart OSA
status indicators
front panel, index iconFront Panel Components (Installation)
rear panel, index iconRear Panel Components (Installation)
stop /SYS command, index iconPower Off the Server (Oracle ILOM)
storage supported, index iconServer Overview
strain relief housing, index iconAssemble the DC Input Power Cord
installing, index iconInstall Strain Relief Housings
stripping DC wires, index iconAssemble the DC Input Power Cord
Summary page, OSA, index iconAccess OSA (BIOS F9 Key)
supplemental software, index iconSupplemental Software Component Options (Windows)
supported
alarm connectors, index iconServer Overview
cooling fans, index iconServer Overview
Ethernet ports, index iconServer Overview
optical media, index iconServer Overview
OS versions, index iconSupported OS Versions and Documentation
PCIe slots, index iconServer Overview
power supplies, index iconServer Overview
SP, index iconServer Overview
storage, index iconServer Overview
USB 2.0 slots, index iconServer Overview
surge protector, index iconInput Power Information
switches, index iconServer Overview
switching to the host console, index iconSwitch Between the Oracle ILOM CLI and the Host Console
symbols in documentation, index iconSafety Information
system contact, Oracle ILOM, index icon(Optional) Configure the Oracle ILOM Identity
system identifier, Oracle ILOM, index icon(Optional) Configure the Oracle ILOM Identity
system location, Oracle ILOM, index icon(Optional) Configure the Oracle ILOM Identity
System OK LED
index iconFront Panel Components (Installation)
index iconRear Panel Components (Installation)