Set Up Software and Firmware (Oracle System Assistant)

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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

To set up software and firmware for the Sun Blade X4-2B using Oracle System Assistant.

Launch Oracle System Assistant.
Choose one of the following methods:
- Launch Oracle System Assistant (Oracle ILOM)
- Launch Oracle System Assistant (Locally)
The Oracle System Assistant application boots.
The Oracle System Assistant main screen appears.

Use Oracle System Assistant to perform the tasks shown in the following table in order.

Refer to Oracle X4 Series Server Administration Guide or the embedded help on Oracle System Assistant for more information about using Oracle System Assistant.

Step	Task	Oracle System Assistant Screen
1	Set up Oracle System Assistant network connection.	Network Configuration
2	Get latest software and firmware updates.	Get Updates
3	Update Oracle ILOM, BIOS, disk expander, or HBA firmware, if needed.	Update Firmware
4	Configure Oracle ILOM.	Configure Hardware > Service Processor Configuration
5	Configure RAID.	Configure Hardware > RAID Configuration
6	Install an operating system, such as Oracle Solaris, Linux, Windows, or Oracle VM software. Note - For more information, see the OS installation guide for the OS that you plan to install.	Install OS

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6. Configure Server Module Drives for OS Installation

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