About the Installation Procedure
Installation Procedure Overview
About Server Features and Components
Front Panel Status Indicators, Connectors, and Drives
Back Panel Status Indicators, Connectors, and PCIe Slots
Preparing for Server Installation
Tools and Equipment Needed for Installation
Installing the Server Into a Rack
Safety Precautions When Rackmounting the Server
Stabilize the Rack for Installation
Attach Tool-less Slide-Rail Assemblies
Install the Server Into the Slide-Rail Assemblies
Install the Cable Management Arm
Remove the Cable Management Arm
Verify Operation of Slide-Rails and CMA
Rear Cable Connections and Ports
Connect Data Cables to the Server
Connect to Oracle DE2 Disk Shelves
Powering On and Initially Configuring the Server
Power on the Oracle Disk Shelves and Servers
Configure the Primary Network Interface
Troubleshooting Installation Issues
Oracle ILOM Hardware and Interfaces
Logging In to Oracle ILOM Using a Local Serial Connection
Logging In to Oracle ILOM Using a Remote Ethernet Connection
Troubleshooting the Service Processor Connection
Resetting the Service Processor Using Oracle ILOM
Reset the Service Processor From the Server Back Panel
Emergency Server Power Down Using the Power Button
Emergency Server Power Down Using the Oracle ILOM CLI
Emergency Server Power Down Using the Oracle ILOM Web Interface
Use the Oracle ILOM Command-Line Interface to Reset the Server
Use the Oracle ILOM Web Interface to Reset the Server
Technical Support Information Worksheet
Locating the System Serial Number
Getting Server Firmware and Software
Firmware and Software Access Options
The servers and disk shelves are configured and administered either directly using an administrative client (terminal or terminal emulator) connected to the serial management (SER MGT) port on the server, or indirectly via your network and the network management (NET MGT) port. To access the servers remotely, your network must have a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. Both methods use Oracle ILOM to access the service processor (SP) in the server. For detailed instructions on connecting to Oracle ILOM, see Connecting to Oracle ILOM.
Note - Remote network access is preferred when connecting to Oracle ILOM because it allows better data collection than a direct serial connection. Per your environment, it might be preferable to make a serial connection for the initial configuration, and a network connection thereafter.
While you must make an Oracle ILOM connection to one server in preparation for initial configuration, it is recommended that you make the connection for both servers and keep them in place for future access to the SPs through Oracle ILOM.
When initially configuring the servers, you connect to either one, but not both. The server you connect to is referred to as the primary server, and the other server is the peer server. It does not matter which server you choose as the primary server.
Each server should be assigned a unique management interface so that it is not used as a cluster data interface. For example, the primary server could use interface igb0 (a typical name) and the peer server could use interface igb1 as the management interfaces. After the system is initially configured, you should lock the management interfaces as described in Clustering Guidelines.
To prepare for connecting to your network and configuring the primary network interface, gather the following information:
Host name
Default router IP address
IP address/netmask for management interface on primary server
IP address/netmask for management interface on peer server
IP address/netmask for data interface on primary server (InfiniBand IPMP interface #1)
IP address/netmask for data interface on peer server (InfiniBand IPMP interface #2)
DNS parameters:
DNS IP address #1/#2
DNS IP address #3/#4
DNS/NIS/LDAP domain name
NTP server IP address
LDAP parameters:
Use SSL/TLS? (Yes/No)
LDAP server IP address #1/#2 (port)
LDAP server IP address #3/#4 (port)
LDAP base search DN
LDAP search scope recursive? (Yes/No)
LDAP authentication method: Simple, SASL/Digest MD5, or SASL/GSSAPI
LDAP proxy DN (or anonymous)
LDAP proxy DN password
NIS server IP address #1/#2
Desired Administrator account password
Network interfaces configured via DHCP cannot be failed over between servers and, therefore, cannot be used by clients to access storage. Be sure to assign static IP addresses to any network interfaces which will be used by clients to access storage, including, if applicable, the network interface used for configuration in section Configure the Primary Network Interface.
Note - This must be done before performing the configuration.
To prepare for a serial connection, configure an administrative client with the following settings:
8N1: eight data bits, no parity, one stop bit
9600 baud
Disable hardware flow control (CTS/RTS)
Disable software flow control (XON/XOFF)
Ensure you have met the power source requirements for the servers as stated in Sun Server X3-2 Site Planning Guide, “Preparing the Site for Installation,” at http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E22368_01/index.html.
Ensure you have met the power source requirements for the Oracle disk shelves:
Provide a suitable power source with electrical overload protection to meet the power supply input voltage range of 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz. The disk shelves are compatible with 100-120 VAC or 200-240 VAC sources. The power source must not be overloaded by the total number of disk shelves in the cabinet. At full load, each DE2-24 draws 707.8W.
The power source must provide a reliable earth connection for each disk shelf and the cabinet.
Ensure that the power source is easily accessible because the power cord is the main disconnect device for the disk shelf.
Before applying power to the disk shelves or servers, read the section Clustering Guidelines. Also read how to configure storage in the Oracle ZFS Storage Appliance Administration Guide for the appropriate software release at http://www.oracle.com/goto/ZFSStorage/docs.
Note - After power is applied, the system is ready for configuration. Therefore, ensure you are ready for configuration before applying power.