Install Optional Components

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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

Optional components for the Sun Blade X4-2B server module might be packaged and shipped separately. If applicable, install optional components before you install the server module into the system chassis (such as DIMMs or drives).

The following optional server module components can be ordered and purchased separately:

Optional component	Description
Processor assembly options	Refer to Sun Blade X4-2B Service Manual .
DDR3 DIMM memory kits	Refer to Sun Blade X4-2B Service Manual .
Storage drives	Refer to Sun Blade X4-2B Service Manual . Hard drives (HDDs) Solid state drives (SSDs)
USB sticks	The two internal USB ports are accessed from the Sun Blade X4-2B server module's rear panel. See USB Stick below.
Expansion Modules (EMs)	Refer to Sun Blade X4-2B Service Manual . Fabric expansion modules (FEMs) RAID expansion modules (REMs) Note - The procedures in this guide do not cover cabling of PCIe ExpressModules (PCIe EMs) or network express modules (NEMs) installed in the chassis and connected to the server module through the chassis midplane. Refer to the chassis, PCIe EM, or NEM documentation for instructions on cabling these components.
Multi-port cable	Each Sun Blade 6000 series chassis is typically shipped with a multi-port cable (dongle). Additional multi-port cables can be ordered. Multi-port cables are listed as 3-Cable Dongle II (part number X4622A-N).
Software media	For information about ordering software media, see Getting Server Firmware and Software Updates.

USB Stick

A USB flash stick with a standard USB 2.0 interface can be obtained from third-party sources. To avoid protruding past the rear panel, the USB flash stick must be no larger than 2.7 mm wide and 32.0 mm long, as shown in this illustration:

image:Graphic showing supported USB flash drive physical dimensions.

Caution - Physical damage hazard. Using a larger USB device could damage the USB port.

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