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Using This Documentation

Getting the Latest Software and Firmware

About This Documentation

Related Documentation

Feedback

Access to Oracle Support

Installation

About the Installation Procedure

Installation Procedure Overview

Preparing for Server Installation

Server Physical Specifications

Space Requirements

Electrical Power Requirements

Environmental Requirements

Ventilation and Cooling

Agency Compliance

Shipping Inventory

Tools and Equipment Needed for Installation

ESD and Safety Precautions

Optional Component Installation

About Server Features and Components

Server Components

Front Panel Status Indicators, Connectors, and Drives

Back Panel Status Indicators, Connectors, and PCIe Slots

Server Management Software Overview

Getting Server Firmware and Software Updates

Firmware and Software Updates

Firmware and Software Access Options

Software Releases

Getting Firmware and Software From MOS or PMR

Installing Updates Using Other Methods

Installing the Server Into a Rack

Installation Prerequisites

Rack Requirements

Safety Precautions When Rackmounting the Server

Rackmount Kit Contents

Stabilize the Rack for Installation

Install Mounting Brackets

Mark the Rackmount Location

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

Verify Operation of Slide-Rails and CMA

Cabling the Server

Rear Cable Connections and Ports

Ethernet Ports

Attaching Data Cables to the Server

Connecting Power Cords to the Server

Connecting to Oracle ILOM

Oracle ILOM Hardware and Interfaces

Network Defaults

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

Accessing Oracle System Assistant

Setting Up Software and Firmware Using Oracle System Assistant

Setting Up an Operating System and Drivers

Configuring Server Drives for OS Installation

RAID Configuration Tools

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 11.1 Operating System

Preinstalled Oracle Solaris 11.1 Image BIOS Boot Mode Restriction

Preinstalled Operating System RAID Limitations

Operating System Options

Oracle Solaris 11.1 Configuration Worksheet

Configure the Preinstalled Oracle Solaris 11.1 Operating System

Oracle Solaris 11.1 Operating System Documentation

Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle Linux 6.x Operating System

Preinstalled Oracle Linux Image BIOS Boot Mode Restriction

Oracle Linux 6.x Configuration Worksheet

Configure the Preinstalled Oracle Linux 6.x Operating System

Registering Oracle Linux and Activating Automatic Update

Oracle Linux 6.x Operating System Documentation

Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle VM 3.2 Software

Preinstalled Oracle VM Image BIOS Boot Mode Restriction

Preinstalled Oracle VM Server and Oracle VM Manager Compatibility Requirements

Oracle VM Server Configuration Worksheet

Configure the Preinstalled Oracle VM Server

Updating Oracle VM Software

Oracle VM Documentation

Controlling System Power

Powering Off the Server for Orderly Shutdown

Powering Off the Server for Immediate Shutdown

Reset the Server

Troubleshooting Installation Issues

Installation Troubleshooting

Technical Support Information Worksheet

Locating the System Serial Number

Site Planning Checklists

Preparation Checklists

Oracle Solaris Installation

About Oracle Solaris Operating System Installs

Oracle Solaris OS Installation Task Map

Supported Operating Systems

Selecting the Console Display Option

Selecting the Boot Media Option

Selecting the Installation Target Option

Oracle Solaris OS Installation Options

Oracle System Assistant Overview

Preparing to Install the Operating System

Setting Up BIOS

Configuring RAID

Installing the Oracle Solaris Operating System

Before You Begin

Installing Oracle Solaris on a Single System Using Oracle System Assistant

Installing the Oracle Solaris 10 or 11 Operating System on a Single System Using Media

Oracle VM Installation

About Oracle VM Installs

Oracle VM Installation Task Map

Supported Oracle VM Software

Selecting the Console Display Option

Selecting the Boot Media Option

Selecting the Installation Target Option

Oracle VM Installation Options

Oracle System Assistant Overview

Preparing to Install Oracle VM

Verify the BIOS Factory Defaults

Disable VT-d and SR-IOV in BIOS

Configuring RAID

Installing Oracle VM

Before You Begin

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

NIC Connectors

Linux Installation

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

Linux OS Installation Options

Oracle System Assistant Overview

Preparing to Install the Operating System

Setting Up BIOS

Configuring RAID

Installing a 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

NIC Connectors

Windows Installation

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

Oracle System Assistant Overview

Preparing to Install the Operating System

Setting Up BIOS

Configuring RAID

Installing a Windows Server Operating System

Before You Begin

Installing Windows Server on a Single System Using Oracle System Assistant

Install Windows Server on a Single System Using Oracle System Assistant

Installing Windows Server on a Single System Using Media

Install Windows Server 2008 (SP2 or R2 SP1) Using Local or Remote Media

Install Windows Server 2012 or 2012 R2 Using Local or Remote Media

Install Windows Server 2008 (SP2 or R2 SP1) or Windows Server 2012 Using PXE Network Boot

Post Installation Tasks for Windows Server

Supplemental Software Component Options

Installing Device Drivers and Supplemental Software

Configuring Intel NIC Teaming

VMware ESXi Installation

About VMware ESXi Installs

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

Setting Up BIOS

Configuring the VMware ESXi 5.0 Software or the Server Hardware to Support Network Connections

Configuring RAID

Installing VMware ESXi

Before You Begin

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

Manage VMware ESXi Resources

Configuring Network Interfaces

NIC Connectors

Service

About the Sun Server X4-2

Product Description

About Controls and Connectors

About Server and Component Status Indicators

About System Components

Troubleshooting the Server

Service Troubleshooting Task List

Diagnostic Tools

Gather Service Information

Locate the Server Serial Number

Inspecting the System

Preparing for Service

Safety Precautions

FRU TLI Auto-Update

Safety Symbols

Electrostatic Discharge Safety

Required Tools

Preparing the Server for Component Replacement

Servicing CRUs That Do Not Require Server Power-Off

Servicing Storage Drives (CRU)

Servicing Fan Modules (CRU)

Servicing Power Supplies (CRU)

Servicing CRUs That Require Server Power-Off

CRU Locations

Servicing the DIMMs (CRU)

Servicing PCIe Risers (CRU)

Servicing PCIe Cards (CRU)

Servicing the DVD Drive (CRU)

Servicing the Internal USB Flash Drives (CRU)

Servicing the Battery (CRU)

Servicing FRUs

FRU Locations

Servicing Processors (FRU)

Servicing the Disk Backplane (FRU)

Servicing the Front Indicator Module (FRU)

Servicing the Motherboard (FRU)

Servicing the SAS Cables (FRUs)

Returning the Server to Operation

Removing and Installing Server Filler Panels

Install the Server Top Cover

Remove Antistatic Measures

Reinstall the Server Chassis Into the Rack

Return the Server to the Normal Rack Position

Reconnect Data Cables and Power Cords

Power On the Server

Identifying the Server Ports

Gigabit Ethernet Ports

Network Management Port

Serial Management Port

Video Connector

USB Ports

Setting Up BIOS Configuration Parameters

Managing the BIOS Configuration

Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility

Using Legacy or UEFI BIOS

Using BIOS for Resource Allocation

Common BIOS Setup Utility Tasks

BIOS Setup Utility Menu Options

BIOS Main Menu Selections

BIOS Advanced Menu Selections

BIOS IO Menu Selections

BIOS Boot Menu Selections

UEFI Driver Control Menu Selections

BIOS Save & Exit Menu Selections

Monitoring Components and Identifying SNMP Messages

Monitoring Component Health and Faults Using Oracle ILOM

Monitoring System Components

Identifying SNMP Trap Messages

Index

Install Windows Server 2012 or 2012 R2 Using Local or Remote Media

This procedure describes how to boot the Microsoft Windows Server 2012 operating system from local or remote media. It assumes that you are booting the Windows installation media from one of the following sources:


Note - The Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2012 R2 ISO image can be used for remote installation or for creating an installation CD or DVD.



Note - If you are booting the installation media from a PXE environment, refer to Install Windows Server 2008 (SP2 or R2 SP1) or Windows Server 2012 Using PXE Network Boot for instructions.


  1. Ensure that the installation media is available to boot.
    • For Distribution CD/DVD. Insert the Windows 2012 Distribution media (CD labeled number 1 or the single DVD) into the local or remote CD/DVD-ROM drive.
    • For ISO image. Ensure that the ISO image is available and that the Oracle ILOM Remote Console application is aware of the ISO image location.

      For additional information about how to set up the installation media, see Selecting the Boot Media Option.

  2. Reset the server.

    For example:

    • From the local server, press the Power button (approximately 1 second) on the front panel of the server to power off the server, then press the Power button again to power on the server.
    • From the Oracle ILOM web interface, click Host Management > Power Control and select Reset from the Select Action list box.
    • From the Oracle ILOM CLI, type: reset /System

    The BIOS screen appears.


    image:Graphic showing BIOS Screen.

    Note - The next events occur very quickly; therefore, focused attention is needed for the following steps. Watch carefully for these messages as they appear on the screen for a brief time. You might want to enlarge the size of your screen to eliminate scroll bars.


  3. In the BIOS screen, press F8 to specify a temporary boot device for the Windows installation.

    The Please Select Boot Device menu appears. The screen that appears will be different depending on whether you have BIOS configured for Legacy mode or UEFI mode.

    • For Legacy BIOS, a screen similar to the following appears:

      image:Select Boot Device menu in Legacy BIOS mode.
    • For UEFI BIOS, a screen similar to the following appears:

      image:Select Boot Device menu in UEFI BIOS mode

    Note - The boot device menu that appears in your installation might differ depending on the type of disk controller installed in your server.


  4. In the Please Select Boot Device menu, select the menu item according to the Windows media installation method and BIOS mode you elected to use, then press Enter.

    For example:

    • If you elected to use the Windows local delivery method, select SATA:HDD:P4 DV-W28SS-V from the Legacy BIOS screen or [UEFI]USB2:USB USB CD/DVR Drive from the UEFI BIOS screen.
    • If you elected to use the Oracle ILOM Remote Console delivery method, select USB:VIRTUAL:AMI VIRTUAL CDROM 1.00 from the Legacy BIOS screen or [UEFI]USB:VIRTUAL:USB USB CD/DVD Drive from the UEFI BIOS screen.
  5. If prompted with Press any key to boot from CD, press any key.

    The Windows installation wizard starts and the Loading files... screen appears.


    image:Loading files screen.

    The Windows installation wizard continues until the Language Localization dialog appears.


    image:Language localization screen.
  6. Select your language and other preferences, then click Next to continue.

    The Install Now screen appears.


    Note - The Install Now screen allows you to continue the installation or access an optional Repair menu (see lower left of the screen) for troubleshooting.



    image:Install now screen.
  7. Click Install now.

    The Setup Is Starting screen appears.


    image:The Setup is starting screen.

    Then the Select Operating System dialog appears.


    image:Operating system selection screen.
  8. In the Select Operating System dialog, select the desired operating system, then click Next to continue.

    For most installs, select Windows Server 2012 Datacenter (Server with GUI) at the bottom of the list.

    For more information on the different types of Windows operating systems, see the Windows 2012 or Windows Server 2012 R2 documentation at http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsserver/default.aspx.

    The License Terms screen appears.


    image:License terms screen.
  9. In the License Terms screen, check the I accept the license terms box, then click Next to continue.

    The Which Type of Installation Do You Want dialog appears.


    image:Which type of installation do you want? screen.
  10. For all new installations, in the Which Type of Installation Do You Want dialog, click Custom: Install Windows only (advanced)

    The Where Do You Want to Install Windows dialog appears.


    image:The Where do you want to install windows? screen.
  11. Select (highlight) the disk to which you want to install Windows, then click Next.

    The Installing Windows screen appears.


    image:The Installing Windows screen

    The setup and installation process begins and files are copied to the target.

    The Windows Needs to Restart to Continue screen appears.


    image:The Windows needs to restart to continue screen.

    The system reboots.

  12. After the system reboots, the Getting Devices Ready screen appears and the Windows Installation Wizard configures the device settings.
    image:The Getting devices ready screen.

    After the devices are configured, the system reboots again and the Settings screen appears.


    image:The Settings screen.
  13. Enter the Administrator user name and password, then click Finish.

    The Finalizing Your Settings screen appears.

    This screen indicates that Window has been installed.


    image:The Finalizing your settings screen.
  14. After the installation completes, type Ctrl+Alt+Delete to log in.

    The Administrator log in screen appears.


    image:The Administrator log in screen.
  15. Enter the Administrator password, then click the arrow to log in.

    The Windows Server 2012 desktop appears.

    This completes the installation.

  16. Proceed to Post Installation Tasks for Windows Server and perform the post installation tasks.