Prepare the Site and Chassis

To prepare to install the Sun Blade X4-2B server module in a supported Sun Blade 6000 modular system chassis.

1. Confirm that the Sun Blade 6000 modular system chassis is ready to receive the server module.

   A blank slot must be available.

   See Specifications, Sun Blade X4-2B Physical Specifications.

2. Confirm that the physical site is ready to receive the server module.

   See Specifications, Sun Blade X4-2B Environmental Specifications.

3. Confirm that the power requirements are met.

   The chassis must have sufficient reserve power to add the new server module to the chassis power load. See Troubleshooting Server Power States.

   See Specifications, Sun Blade X4-2B Electrical Specifications.

4. Verify that the network express modules (NEMs) that are supported for use with the Sun Blade X4-2B have been installed in the chassis.

   For more information about supported components such as NEMs, refer to Sun Blade X4-2B Product Notes at http://www.oracle.com/goto/X4-2B/docs.

5. Ensure that the Sun Blade 6000 modular system chassis in which you will install the server module is operating with no faults.

   Verify the following:

   1. The chassis NEMs are operating without faults.
   2. Amber service LEDs are not illuminated on any chassis component.
   3. All required power cables to the chassis are attached.
   4. All required data cables to the chassis are attached.

      If an amber service LED is illuminated on a chassis component, refer to Sun Blade 6000 modular system chassis documentation at: http://www.oracle.com/goto/SB6000/docs

6. Ensure that the Sun Blade 6000 modular system chassis in which you will install the server module is operating with supported hardware and firmware.

   Verify the following:

   1. The chassis midplane supports PCIe 2.0 (standard with model A90-B or A90-D).

      Refer to the Sun Blade 6000 Modular System Product Notes at: http://www.oracle.com/goto/SB6000/docs for the latest information about how to determine the chassis midplane version.

   2. Use CMM SP ILOM to verify that the chassis monitoring module (CMM) has the minimum firmware version that corresponds with the chassis model as follows:

      • A90-B: CMM ILOM 3.0.12.11b (software release 3.3.3)

      • A90-D: CMM ILOM 3.1 (software release 4.2)

   3. The network express modules (NEMs) that are supported for use with your server module have been installed in the chassis.

      For more information about supported NEMs, refer to:

      • Sun Blade 6000 Modular System Product Notes at http://www.oracle.com/goto/SB6000/docs

      • Sun Blade X4-2B Product Notes

Next Steps

• 3. Insert the Server Module Into a Chassis