Sun Blade 6000 Modular System Documentation Library

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Using This Documentation

Product Description

Installing the Server Module

1. Review Product Documentation

Sun Blade 6000 Modular System Documentation Library

Chassis NEMs

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Sun Blade X4-2B Documentation Library

2. Receive and Unpack the Server Module

Inventory Shipping Kit

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ESD and Safety Precautions

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Install Optional Components

USB Stick

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Verify Supported Components

Prepare the Site and Chassis

3. Insert the Server Module Into a Chassis

Insert the Sun Blade X4-2B Server Module Into a Chassis

4. Access Server Module Management Tools

Connection Option Summary

Set Up Server Module Remote Using Ethernet Network Connection

Set Up Server Module Using Local Serial Connection

Set Up Server Module Using Local KVM Connection

Accessing Oracle ILOM

Determining Server Module Oracle ILOM SP IP Address

Display Server Module Oracle ILOM SP IP Address (Web Interface)

Display Server Module Oracle ILOM SP IP Address (CLI)

Access Server Module SP Oracle ILOM

Accessing the Host Console

Access Host Console (CLI)

Access Remote Host Console

5. Set up Server Module Software and Firmware (Oracle System Assistant)

Accessing Oracle System Assistant

Launch Oracle System Assistant (Oracle ILOM)

Launch Oracle System Assistant (Locally)

Set Up Software and Firmware (Oracle System Assistant)

6. Configure Server Module Drives for OS Installation

Identifying REM Host Bus Adapters

SG-SAS6-R-REM-Z Host Bus Adapter

Configuring Storage Drives: SG-SAS6-R-REM-Z (Oracle System Assistant)

SG-SAS6-REM-Z Host Bus Adapter

Configure Storage Drives SG-SAS6-REM-Z (Oracle System Assistant)

Configure Storage Drives (LSI Configuration Utilities)

Configure Storage Drives (LSI WebBIOS Configuration Utility)

Set RAID Volume (Virtual Drive) as Bootable SG-SAS6-R-REM-Z HBA (LSI WebBIOS Utility)

Create a RAID Volume using LSI SAS 2 BIOS Configuration Utility

7. Set Up an Operating System and Drivers

Install OS or Drivers

Configuring Preinstalled Oracle Solaris OS

Configuring Preinstalled Oracle VM Software

Configuring Preinstalled Oracle Linux OS

Getting Server Firmware and Software Updates

Controlling System Power

Troubleshooting Installation Issues

Index

Review the chassis information in the following table before installing the Sun Blade X4-2B server module.

Task	Link
Ensure that the Sun Blade 6000 modular system chassis in which you will install the server module is running with supported hardware and firmware and has no faults. Refer to the Sun Blade 6000 Modular System Documentation Library for information about: Installing a Sun Blade 6000 chassis for the first time. Installing chassis components. Attaching cables to the chassis. Powering on the chassis.	http://www.oracle.com/goto/SB6000/docs Sun Blade 6000 Modular System Documentation Library
Verify that the chassis supports the Sun Blade X4-2B server module. The chassis midplane supports PCIe 2.0 (standard with model A90-B or A90-D).	Sun Blade 6000 Modular System Product Notes for the latest information about how to determine the chassis midplane version. http://www.oracle.com/goto/SB6000/docs
Prepare the chassis.	2. Receive and Unpack the Server Module Prepare the Site and Chassis

Chassis NEMs

Verify that the network express modules (NEMs) that are supported for use with the Sun Blade X4-2B are installed in the chassis and are operating without faults. For more information about late breaking information, and supported components such as NEMs, refer to Sun Blade X4-2B Product Notes at http://www.oracle.com/goto/X4-2B/docs.

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Insert the Sun Blade X4-2B Server Module Into a Chassis

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