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A
- AC OK indicator
- back panel
Back Panel Features
- AC power
- inlets, location
Server Back Panel Features
- power issues
AC Power Connection
- air baffle
- cooling
Cooling the Two-CPU Configuration
- airflow blockage
- cooling issues
Airflow Blockage
- anti-static
- mat
Using an Anti-Static Mat
- wrist strap
Performing Electrostatic Discharge and Static Prevention Measures
- anti-tip bar
Install Server Into the Slide-Rail Assemblies
- antistatic wrist strap
ESD Precautions
- assisted OS installation
- Linux
Install a Linux OS (Oracle System Assistant)
Assisted OS Installation
- Oracle VM
Install Oracle VM Server (Oracle System Assistant)
- Solaris
Install the Oracle Solaris OS (Oracle System Assistant)
Assisted OS Installation
- Windows
Assisted OS Installation
- attaching devices
Attaching Devices to the Server
B
- back panel
- connectors
Back Panel Connector Locations
- features
Server Back Panel Features
- pinhole switches
Back Panel Pinhole Switches
- system indicators, connections and components
Back Panel Features
- battery, system
- replacing
Replace the System Battery (CRU)
- BIOS
- accessing
Access the BIOS Setup Utility
- boot modes
- setting (ESXi)
Set the BIOS Boot Mode
- setting (Oracle VM)
Set the BIOS Boot Mode
- setting (Windows)
Set the BIOS Boot Mode
- settings
Load BIOS Optimal Default Settings
- boot modes (Legacy or UEFI)
- setting
UEFI BIOS
- boot modes, setting (Linux)
Set the BIOS Boot Mode
- boot modes, setting (Solaris)
Set the BIOS Boot Mode
- configuring serial port sharing
Configuring Serial Port Sharing
- Ethernet ports booting order
Ethernet Port Boot Order
- loading optimal defaults
- ESXi
Load BIOS Optimal Default Settings
- Linux
Load BIOS Optimal Default Settings
- Oracle VM
Load BIOS Optimal Default Settings
- Solaris
Load BIOS Optimal Default Settings
- Windows
Load BIOS Optimal Default Settings
- screens
BIOS Setup Utility Screens
- BIOS defaults
- ESXi
Load BIOS Optimal Default Settings
- Oracle VM
Load BIOS Optimal Default Settings
- blink rates
- indicators
Indicator Blink Rates
- block diagrams
- system
System Block Diagrams
- boot disk
Configure Server Drives for OS Installation
- boot disk, setting and internal HBA
- ESXi
Creating a Virtual Disk and Setting the Boot Disk
- Oracle VM
Creating a Virtual Disk
- button
- DIMM fault remind
DIMM Fault Remind Circuit Components
- Locator indicator
Managing the Locator Indicator
Server Front Panel Features
- power
Server Front Panel Features
- system fault remind
Identify a Faulty DIMM
Remove a Memory Riser Card
System Fault Remind Button and Charge Status Indicator
C
- cable management arm See
CMA
- cable management arm (CMA)
- installing (Installation Guide)
Install Cable Management Arm
- verifying operation (Installation Guide)
Verify Operation of Slide-Rails and CMA
- cabling the server
Attach Devices to the Server
- Charge Status
- indicator
System Fault Remind Button and Charge Status Indicator
The Server Fault Remind Test Circuits
- DIMM test circuit
Identify a Faulty DIMM
DIMM Fault Remind Circuit Components
- chassis serial number
- locating
Locating the Chassis Serial Number
- clearing faults
Clear Hardware Fault Messages
- CLI, Oracle ILOM
- description
Oracle ILOM
- CMA
- installing
(Optional) Install Cable Management Arm
- releasing
Release the CMA
- resetting
Prepare the Server for Operation
- verifying operation
Verify Operation of Slide-Rails and CMA
- cold reset
Cold Reset
- cold service See
component, serviceability- preparing server
Prepare the Server for Cold Service
- complete power removal
Complete Power Removal
Remove Power
Powering Off the server
- component
- cooling issues
Hardware Component Failure
- designations
Component Designations
- fan module reference
Fan Module Reference
- HBA reference
HBA Reference
- memory riser card reference
Memory Riser Card and DIMM Reference
- PCIe slot reference
PCIe Slot Reference
- power supply reference
Power Supply Reference
- replaceable
Component Serviceability
- serviceability
Component Serviceability
- storage drive reference
Storage Drive Reference
- configuration
- CPU
Processor Subsystem
- four-CPU
Four-CPU Configuration
- two-CPU
Cooling the Two-CPU Configuration
Two-CPU Configuration
- configuring
- serial port sharing
Configuring Serial Port Sharing
- connecting devices
Attaching Devices to the Server
- connectors
- back panel
Back Panel Connector Locations
- locations
Attaching Devices to the Server
- console
- local
Set Up the Local Console
- local (ESXi)
Set Up the Local Console
- local (Oracle VM)
Set Up the Local Console
- remote
Set Up the Remote Console
- remote (ESXi)
Set Up the Remote Console
- remote (Oracle VM)
Set Up for Remote Console or PXE Installation
- contacting support
Contacting Support
- cooling
- airflow blockage
Airflow Blockage
- ambient temperature
External Ambient Temperature Too High
- hardware failures
Hardware Component Failure
- internal pressure areas
Internal Pressures Compromised
- issues
Troubleshooting System Cooling Issues
- subsystem overview
Cooling Subsystem
- cover
- installing
Prepare the Server for Operation
- interlock
Remove the Server Cover
- interlock switch
Top Cover
- power issues
Top Cover
- removing
Remove the Server Cover
- CPU
- configurations
Processor Subsystem- block diagrams
System Block Diagrams
- cover plate
- installing
Install a CPU Cover Plate
- removing
Remove a CPU Cover Plate (FRU)
- Fault indicators
CPU Fault Indicators
- installing
Install a Heatsink and CPU (FRU)
- locating
Locate a Failed Memory Riser Card, DIMM, or CPU- failed
Locating a Failed Memory Riser Card, DIMM, or CPU
- physical layout
Memory Riser Cards Physical Layout
- removing
Remove a Heatsink and CPU (FRU)
- replacing
Replace a Faulty CPU (FRU)
- servicing
Servicing Processors and Heatsinks (FRU)
- slot designations
CPUs and Memory Riser Card Slots Designations
- subsystem
Processor Subsystem
- creating virtual disk
Creating a Virtual Disk and Setting the Boot Disk
- CRU See
replaceable components
D
- designations
- component
Component Designations
- diagnostics
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics- documentation
Diagnostic Tool Documentation
- information
Troubleshooting and Diagnostic Information
- troubleshooting
Troubleshooting With Diagnostic Tools
- DIMM
- Fault indicators
DIMM Fault Remind Circuit Components
- fault remind test circuit
DIMM Fault Remind Circuit Components
- installing
Install a DIMM
- locating
Locate a Failed Memory Riser Card, DIMM, or CPU- failed
Locating a Failed Memory Riser Card, DIMM, or CPU
- locating, faulty
Identify a Faulty DIMM
- memory subsystem
Memory Subsystem
- multi-DIMM failure state
Troubleshooting a Multi-DIMM Failure State
- physical layout
Memory Riser Cards Physical Layout
- population rules
Supported DIMMs and DIMM Population Rules
- removing
Remove a DIMM
Remove a Memory Riser Card
- replacing, faulty
Replace a Faulty DIMM
- servicing
Servicing Memory Risers and DIMMs (CRU)
- slot designations
DIMM Slot Designations
- test circuit
The Server Fault Remind Test Circuits
- disk drive
Six 2.5-inch Drive Bays- designations
DVD, Storage Drive, and USB Designations
- location
Server Front Panel Features
- replacing backplane
Replace the Disk Drive Backplane (FRU)
- disk, creating virtual and setting boot
Creating a Virtual Disk and Setting the Boot Disk
- documentation
- diagnostics
Diagnostic Tool Documentation
- ESXi
VMware ESXi 5.5 and Server Documentation
- Oracle Solaris OS
Obtaining Oracle Solaris Documentation
- troubleshooting and diagnostics
Troubleshooting and Diagnostic Information
- dom0_mem parameter (Oracle VM)
Increasing dom0_mem for Large-Memory Systems
- downloading
- Oracle VM
Set Up the Local Console
- drivers
- installing (ESXi)
Install VMware ESXi 5.5 (Local or Remote Interactive Installation)
- installing specific
- Oracle VM
Install Specific Oracle VM Drivers
- DVD drive
SATA DVD +/-RW Drive- filler panel, installing
Install the DVD Drive or DVD Drive Filler Panel
- filler panel, removing
Remove the DVD Drive or DVD Drive Filler Panel
- installing
Install the DVD Drive or DVD Drive Filler Panel
- location
Server Front Panel Features
- removing
Remove the DVD Drive or DVD Drive Filler Panel
- servicing
Servicing the DVD Drive (CRU)
E
- electrical specifications
- Installation Guide
Electrical Specifications
- Service Manual
Electrical Specifications
- electrostatic discharge (ESD)
ESD Precautions- safety measures
Performing Electrostatic Discharge and Static Prevention Measures
- environmental specifications
- Installation Guide
Environmental Requirements
- Service Manual
Environmental Requirements
- ESXi
- documentation
VMware ESXi 5.5 and Server Documentation
- installation
- local or remote
Installing VMware ESXi 5.5
- preparing
Preparing for ESXi 5.5 Installation
- required information
Gather Required Information
- setup
Set Up the Local Console
- tasks
Set the BIOS Boot Mode
- installation methods
Single-Server Interactive Installation Methods
- installation options
- auto deploy
Software Installation Options
- image builder CLI
Software Installation Options
- interactive
Software Installation Options
- scripted
Software Installation Options
- installation setup
- local
Set Up the Local Console
- remote
Set Up the Remote Console
- installation tasks
About VMware ESXi 5.5 Installation
- interactive installation
- local
Install VMware ESXi 5.5 (Local or Remote Interactive Installation)
- remote
Install VMware ESXi 5.5 (Local or Remote Interactive Installation)
- updating
Update VMware ESXi 5.5
- Ethernet cables
- connecting
Attach Devices to the Server
- Ethernet connection
- logging in to Oracle ILOM
Log In to Oracle ILOM Using a Remote Ethernet Connection
- Ethernet ports
- back panel
Back Panel Features
- booting order
Ethernet Port Boot Order
Ethernet Port Boot Order
- connecting
Cable the Server
- device and driver naming
Ethernet Port Boot Order and Device Naming
- external cables
- connecting
Attach Devices to the Server
F
- fan board
- replacing
Replace the Fan Board (FRU)
- fan modules
- indicators
Fan Module Reference
- installing
Install a Fan Module
- removing
Remove a Fan Module
- servicing
Servicing Power Supplies (CRU)
Servicing Fan Modules (CRU)
- slot designations
Fan Module Slot Designations
- Fault indicator
- CPU
CPU Fault Indicators
- DIMM slot
DIMM Fault Remind Circuit Components
- memory riser card
Memory Riser Card and CPU Fault Indicators
- fault indicator
- fan module
Fan Module Reference
- fault management shell
Clear Hardware Fault Messages
- fault remind test circuits
- DIMM
DIMM Fault Remind Circuit Components
- system
System Fault Remind Button and Charge Status Indicator
- troubleshooting
The Server Fault Remind Test Circuits
- faults
- clearing
Clear Hardware Fault Messages
- troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Server Component Hardware Faults
- features of the system
Server Supported Components
- field-replaceable units See
FRUs
- filler panels
Component Filler Panels- DVD drive, installing
Install the DVD Drive or DVD Drive Filler Panel
- DVD drive, removing
Remove the DVD Drive or DVD Drive Filler Panel
- PCIe card
- removing
Remove a PCIe Slot Filler Panel
- PCIe card, installing
Install a PCIe Card Filler Panel
- storage drive, installing
Install a Storage Drive Filler Panel (CRU)
- storage drive, removing
Remove a Storage Drive Filler Panel (CRU)
- firmware
- installing updates
Installing Updates
- obtaining the latest
Getting Server Firmware and Software
- fmadm tool
Clear Hardware Fault Messages
- four-CPU configuration
Four-CPU Configuration
- front panel
- controls
- location of
Connect the Power Cords
- features
Server Front Panel Features
- indicator blink rates
Indicator Blink Rates
- system indicators, connections and components
Front Panel Features
- troubleshooting
Troubleshooting the Front Panel Indicators
- FRU See
replaceable components- servicing
Servicing FRU Components
- full power mode
Full Power Mode
G
- graceful power off
Graceful Shutdown
Powering Off the server
- grub.conf file (Oracle VM)
Increasing dom0_mem for Large-Memory Systems
H
- hardware faults
- troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Server Component Hardware Faults
- Hardware Management Pack
- See
Oracle Hardware Management Pack - See
Oracle Hardware Management Pack
- HBA
- cable routing
HBA Reference
- reference
HBA Reference
- heatsink See
CPU- installing
Install a Heatsink and CPU (FRU)
- removing
Remove a Heatsink and CPU (FRU)
- help
- technical support
Getting Help
- hot service See
component, serviceability- preparing server
Prepare the Server for Hot Service
I
- I/O subsystem
- overview
Input/Output (I/O) Subsystem
- immediate power off
Immediate Shutdown
Powering Off the server
- indicators
- back panel
Server Back Panel Features
- back panel (Installation Guide)
Back Panel Features
- blink rates
Indicator Blink Rates
- Charge Status
DIMM Fault Remind Circuit Components
The Server Fault Remind Test Circuits
- DIMM test circuit
Identify a Faulty DIMM
- system fault remind circuit
System Fault Remind Button and Charge Status Indicator
- CPU, fault
CPU Fault Indicators
- DIMM slot, fault
DIMM Fault Remind Circuit Components
- fan module
Fan Module Reference
- front panel
Server Front Panel Features
- front panel (Installation Guide
Front Panel Features
- Locator
Manage the Locator Indicator Locally
Turn On the Locator Indicator Remotely (Oracle ILOM Web Interface)
Turn On the Locator Indicator Remotely (Oracle ILOM CLI)
Prepare the Server for Cold Service
- memory riser card, fault
Memory Riser Card and CPU Fault Indicators
- power supply
Power Supply Indicators
- storage drives
Storage Drive Reference
- installation task overview
Installation Procedure Overview
- installing
- CMA
(Optional) Install Cable Management Arm
- cover
Prepare the Server for Operation
- CPU
Install a Heatsink and CPU (FRU)
- CPU cover plate
Install a CPU Cover Plate
- DIMM
Install a DIMM
- DVD drive
Install the DVD Drive or DVD Drive Filler Panel
- DVD drive filler panel
Install the DVD Drive or DVD Drive Filler Panel
- fan module
Install a Fan Module
- filler panels
Component Filler Panels
- heatsink
Install a Heatsink and CPU (FRU)
- local set up
- ESXi
Set Up the Local Console
- Linux
Set Up for Local Installation
- Oracle VM
Set Up the Local Console
- Solaris
Set Up for Local Installation
- Windows
Set Up the Local Console
- MegaCLI
- Linux
Installing Server System Tools and Updating
Drivers
- Solaris
Installing Server System Tools (Optional)
- Windows
Installing Server System Tools, Updating Drivers, and Setting Up iSCSI Virtual Disks
- MegaRAID Storage Manager
- Linux
Installing Server System Tools and Updating
Drivers
- Solaris
Installing Server System Tools (Optional)
- Windows
Installing Server System Tools, Updating Drivers, and Setting Up iSCSI Virtual Disks
- memory riser card
Install a Memory Riser Card
- Oracle Hardware Management Pack
- Linux
Installing Server System Tools and Updating
Drivers
- Oracle VM
Access Oracle Hardware Management Pack
- Solaris
Installing Server System Tools (Optional)
Installing Server System Tools (Optional)
- Windows
Installing Server System Tools, Updating Drivers, and Setting Up iSCSI Virtual Disks
- Oracle System Assistant
Installing Server System Tools (Optional)
- OS
- about ESXi
About VMware ESXi 5.5 Installation
- about Oracle VM
About Oracle VM Software Installation
- PCIe card
Install a PCIe Card
- PCIe card filler panel
Install a PCIe Card Filler Panel
- power supply
Install a Power Supply
- remote set up
- ESXi
Set Up the Remote Console
- remote set up
- Linux
Set Up for Remote Installation
- Oracle VM
Set Up for Remote Console or PXE Installation
- Solaris
Set Up for Remote Installation
- Windows
Set Up the Remote Console
- server in rack
(Optional) Install the Server Into the Rack
- SP card
Install the SP Card (FRU)
- storage drive filler panels
Install a Storage Drive Filler Panel (CRU)
- storage drives
Install a Storage Drive (CRU)
- tools and drivers
- Linux
Installing Server System Tools and Updating
Drivers
- Solaris
Installing Server System Tools (Optional)
- Windows
Installing Server System Tools, Updating Drivers, and Setting Up iSCSI Virtual Disks
- installing OS
- installation methods (Windows)
Single-Server Installation Methods
- Linux
About Linux OS Installation
- Solaris
About Oracle Solaris
OS Installation
- Windows
About Windows OS Installation
- interlock
- cover
Remove the Server Cover
- inventory
Shipping Inventory
- iSCSI, setting up virtual disks for Windows
Installing Server System Tools, Updating Drivers, and Setting Up iSCSI Virtual Disks
K
- KickStart automated installation tool
PXE Server Installation Requirements
L
- large-memory systems (Oracle VM)
Increasing dom0_mem for Large-Memory Systems
- LEDs See
indicators
- legacy BIOS
- boot mode
- Linux
Set the BIOS Boot Mode
- Solaris
Set the BIOS Boot Mode
- legacy BIOS boot mode
Set the BIOS Boot Mode- Oracle VM
Set the BIOS Boot Mode
- Windows
Set the BIOS Boot Mode
- Linux
Oracle System Assistant- OS installation options
OS Installation Options
- local installation
- setting up
- Linux
Set Up for Local Installation
- Solaris
Set Up for Local Installation
- setting up (ESXi)
Set Up the Local Console
- setting up (Oracle VM)
Set Up the Local Console
- setting up (Windows)
Set Up the Local Console
- locating
- faulty DIMM
Identify a Faulty DIMM
- memory riser card, DIMM, or CPU
Locating a Failed Memory Riser Card, DIMM, or CPU
- replaceable components
Location of Replaceable Components
- serial number
Locating the Chassis Serial Number
- locator indicator
Front Panel Features
- Locator indicator
Prepare the Server for Cold Service- controlling
- CLI, Oracle ILOM
Turn On the Locator Indicator Remotely (Oracle ILOM CLI)
- web interface, Oracle ILOM
Turn On the Locator Indicator Remotely (Oracle ILOM Web Interface)
- front panel
Server Front Panel Features
- managing
Manage the Locator Indicator Locally
- LSI MegaCLI See
MegaCLI
- LSI MegaRAID Storage Manager See
MegaRAID Storage Manager
M
- management tools, description
Managing Your Server
- manual OS installation
- ESXi
Install VMware ESXi 5.5 (Local or Remote Interactive Installation)
- Linux
Installing a Linux OS Manually
Manual OS Installation
- Oracle Linux
Install Oracle Linux Manually
- RHEL
Install RHEL Manually
- SLES
Install SLES Manually
- Solaris
Manual OS Installation
- Windows
Manual OS Installation
- Windows Server 2008 R2
Install Windows Server 2008 R2 (Manually)
- Windows Server 2012 R2
Install Windows Server 2012 R2 (Manually)
- manual OS installation (Oracle VM)
Install Oracle VM Server (Local or Remote Media)
- media kits, OS installation
- Linux
Downloading Installation Media Kits
- MegaCLI
- installing
Installing Server System Tools (Optional)
- installing (Windows)
Installing Server System Tools, Updating Drivers, and Setting Up iSCSI Virtual Disks
- MegaRAID Storage Manager
- installing
Installing Server System Tools (Optional)
- installing (Windows)
Installing Server System Tools, Updating Drivers, and Setting Up iSCSI Virtual Disks
- memory See Also
DIMM- subsystem overview
Memory Subsystem
- memory riser card See Also
DIMM- components of
Memory Riser Card Components
- Fault indicators
Memory Riser Card and CPU Fault Indicators
- installing
Install a Memory Riser Card
- locating
Locate a Failed Memory Riser Card, DIMM, or CPU- failed
Locating a Failed Memory Riser Card, DIMM, or CPU
- physical layout
Memory Riser Cards Physical Layout
- population rules
Memory Riser Card Population Rules
- reference
Memory Riser Card and DIMM Reference
- removing
Remove a Memory Riser Card
- replacing, faulty
Replace a Faulty Memory Riser Card
- servicing
Servicing Memory Risers and DIMMs (CRU)
- slots
- designations
CPUs and Memory Riser Card Slots Designations
- motherboard
- replacing
Replace the Motherboard (FRU)
- multi-DIMM failure state
Troubleshooting a Multi-DIMM Failure State
- multiple-server OS and firmware provisioning
Managing Your Server
- My Oracle Support, using to download software release packages
Download Firmware and Software Using My Oracle Support
N
- NAC names
- temperature sensors
Cooling Zones and Temperature Sensors
- NET MGT port
- back panel
Back Panel Features
- connecting
Cable the Server
- network ports
- Service Manual
Server Back Panel Features
O
- operating system
- preinstalled image configuration
- Oracle Linux
Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle Linux OS
- Oracle Solaris
Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle Solaris OS
- Oracle VM
Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle VM Software
- supported versions
- ESXi
Supported Software Versions and Server Updates
- Linux
Supported Linux Operating Systems
- Oracle VM
Supported Software Versions and Updates
Oracle VM Overview
- Solaris
Supported Oracle Solaris Operating
System Versions
- Windows
Supported OS Versions and Latest Information
- updating drivers (ESXi)
Install VMware ESXi 5.5 (Local or Remote Interactive Installation)
- updating drivers (Oracle VM)
Install Specific Oracle VM Drivers
Install Specific Oracle VM Drivers
- updating drivers (Windows)
Update System Drivers
- updating version
Updating a Linux OS to a New Version
- optimal defaults
- loading
- Linux
Load BIOS Optimal Default Settings
- Solaris
Load BIOS Optimal Default Settings
- optional server components
Optional Component Installation
- Oracle Hardware Management Pack
Oracle Hardware Management Pack- description
Oracle Hardware Management Pack
- Oracle VM
Access Oracle Hardware Management Pack
- Windows
Installing Server System Tools, Updating Drivers, and Setting Up iSCSI Virtual Disks
- Oracle ILOM
Service Processor (SP) Oracle ILOM- chassis view feature
Oracle ILOM
- connecting to
Connecting to Oracle ILOM
- controlling Locator indicator
Turn On the Locator Indicator Remotely (Oracle ILOM Web Interface)
Turn On the Locator Indicator Remotely (Oracle ILOM CLI)
- default user name and password
Log In to Oracle ILOM Using a Remote Ethernet Connection
Log In to Oracle ILOM Using a Local Serial Connection
- description
Oracle ILOM
- initial setup and configuration
Connecting to Oracle ILOM
- launching Oracle System Assistant
Launch Oracle System Assistant Using the Oracle ILOM Web Interface
- managing Locator indicator
Manage the Locator Indicator Locally
- powering off
Power Off, Remote (Oracle ILOM Web Interface)
Power Off, Remote (Oracle ILOM CLI)
- preparing for service
Prepare the Server for Cold Service
- remote console
- ESXi
Set Up the Remote Console
- Oracle VM
Set Up for Remote Console or PXE Installation
- Remote Console application
- Linux
Set Up for Remote Installation
- Solaris
Set Up for Remote Installation
- Windows
Set Up the Remote Console
- Oracle Linux
- configuring preinstalled image
Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle Linux OS
- media kits
Download Oracle Linux Media Kits
- updating version
Update the Oracle Linux Operating System Version
- Oracle Solaris OS
- configuring preinstalled image
Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle Solaris OS
- documentation
Obtaining Oracle Solaris Documentation
- installing manually
Installing Supported Versions of the Oracle Solaris OS
- Oracle System Assistant
Installing Supported Versions of the Oracle Solaris OS
- OS installation
Install the Oracle Solaris OS (Oracle System Assistant)
- Oracle System Assistant
Oracle System Assistant- description
Oracle System Assistant
- installing
Installing Server System Tools (Optional)
- launching locally
Launch Oracle System Assistant Locally
- launching using Oracle ILOM
Launch Oracle System Assistant Using the Oracle ILOM Web Interface
- Linux
Oracle System Assistant
- OS installation
- Oracle VM
Install Oracle VM Server (Oracle System Assistant)
- Solaris
Install the Oracle Solaris OS (Oracle System Assistant)
- Windows
Install Windows (Oracle System Assistant)
- OS installation (Linux)
Install a Linux OS (Oracle System Assistant)
- overview
- Oracle VM
Oracle System Assistant Overview
- Windows
Assisted OS Installation
- Solaris
Oracle System Assistant Overview
- Windows
Oracle System Assistant
- Oracle VM
- configuring preinstalled image
Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle VM Software
- creating and managing resources
Creating and Managing Oracle
VM Resources
- documentation
Set Up for Remote Console or PXE Installation
Set Up the Local Console
- downloading media
Set Up the Local Console
- installation
- access Oracle Hardware Management Pack
Access Oracle Hardware Management Pack
- creating virtual disk
Creating a Virtual Disk
- drivers
Creating and Managing Oracle
VM Resources
- large-memory systems
Increasing dom0_mem for Large-Memory Systems
- load BIOS defaults
Load BIOS Optimal Default Settings
- local installation
Set Up the Local Console
- options
Oracle VM Installation Options
- Oracle System Assistant
Oracle System Assistant OS Installation Task
- overview
Oracle VM Overview
- pre-installed
Oracle VM Overview
- preparing
Preparing for Oracle VM Server Installation
- remote or PXE
Set Up for Remote Console or PXE Installation
- set BIOS boot mode
Set the BIOS Boot Mode
- task table
Oracle VM Installation Task Table
- installing
- drivers
Install Specific Oracle VM Drivers
- media
Install Oracle VM Server (Local or Remote Media)
- Oracle VM Server
Installing Oracle VM Server
- using PXE server
Installing Oracle VM Server (PXE Server)
- software versions and updates
Supported Software Versions and Updates
- supported versions
Oracle VM Overview
- over temperature issues
Over-Temperature Issues
- overview
- OS installation
- Solaris
Install the Oracle Solaris OS (Oracle System Assistant)
P
- PCIe card
- configuration rules
PCIe Card Slot Population Order
- filler panel, installing
Install a PCIe Card Filler Panel
- installing
Install a PCIe Card
- removing
Remove a PCIe Card
- servicing
PCIe Card Slot Population Order
Servicing PCIe Cards and PCIe Card Filler Panels
- PCIe slots
11 PCIe Gen 3 Slots- back panel
Back Panel Features
- designations
PCIe Slot Designations
- location
Server Back Panel Features
- reference
PCIe Slot Reference
- physical specifications
- Installation Guide
Physical Specifications
- Service Manual
Physical Specifications
- pinhole switches
Back Panel Pinhole Switches
- population rules
- DIMM
Supported DIMMs and DIMM Population Rules
- memory riser card
Memory Riser Card Population Rules
- PCIe slots
PCIe Card Slot Population Order
- POST codes
BIOS Setup Utility Menu Options
- power
- interlock switch
Top Cover
- issues
Power Supplies (PSUs)
Troubleshooting Power Issues
- connection
AC Power Connection
- cover
Top Cover
- modes
Power Modes, Shutdowns, and Resets
- removal
Complete Power Removal
Powering Off the server
- shutdowns and resets
Power Modes, Shutdowns, and Resets
- subsystem overview
Power Subsystem
- Power button
- location
Server Front Panel Features
- powering off, graceful
Power Off, Graceful (Power Button)
- powering off, immediate
Power Off, Immediate (Power Button)
- power connectors
Back Panel Features
- power input connectors
- connecting
Cable the Server
- power supply
- backplane, replacing
Replace the Power Supply Backplane Board (FRU)
- designations, slot
Power Supply Designations
- indicators
Power Supply Indicators
- installing
Install a Power Supply
- power issues
Power Supplies (PSUs)
- reference
Power Supply Reference
- removing
Remove a Power Supply
- voltage range
Power Subsystem
- Power Supply Fail indicator
- back panel
Back Panel Features
- front panel
Front Panel Features
- Power Supply OK indicator
- back panel
Back Panel Features
- powering off
- button press options
Front Panel Power Off Options
- graceful
Graceful Shutdown
Power Off, Remote (Oracle ILOM Web Interface)
Power Off, Remote (Oracle ILOM CLI)
Power Off, Graceful (Power Button)
Powering Off the server
- immediate
Immediate Shutdown
Power Off, Remote (Oracle ILOM Web Interface)
Power Off, Remote (Oracle ILOM CLI)
Power Off, Immediate (Power Button)
Powering Off the server
- Oracle ILOM CLI
Power Off, Remote (Oracle ILOM CLI)
- power button (local)
Power Off, Immediate (Power Button)
Power Off, Graceful (Power Button)
- power removal
Complete Power Removal
Remove Power
- server OS
Power Off the Server Using the Server OS
- web interface, Oracle ILOM
Power Off, Remote (Oracle ILOM Web Interface)
- powering off server
- orderly shutdown
Powering Off the Server for Orderly Shutdown
- powering on server
Power On the Server- methods
Powering On the Server and Viewing BIOS Messages
- viewing messages
Powering On the Server and Viewing BIOS Messages
- Preboot Execution Environment (PXE)
- installing ESXi
Single-Server Interactive Installation Methods
- installing Oracle VM
Installing Oracle VM Server (PXE Server)
- setup (Oracle VM)
Set Up for Remote Console or PXE Installation
- setup (Windows)
Install Windows Server (PXE)
- Preboot Execution Environment (PXE), overview
- Windows
Windows Deployment Services OS Installation
- precautions
ESD Precautions
- preinstalled OS options
- Oracle Linux
Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle Linux OS
- Oracle Solaris
Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle Solaris OS
- Oracle VM
Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle VM Software
- preparing
- server
- for cold service
Prepare the Server for Cold Service
- for hot service
Prepare the Server for Hot Service
- for operation
Prepare the Server for Operation
- storage drives
- Oracle System Assistant
Configuring RAID Using Oracle System Assistant
- using BIOS utilities
Configuring RAID Using the BIOS RAID Configuration Utilities
- pressure areas
- cooling issues
Internal Pressures Compromised
- processor See
CPU
- PSUs See
power supply
- PXE boot and large-memory system (Oracle VM)
Increasing dom0_mem for Large-Memory Systems
R
- rack
- CMA
(Optional) Install Cable Management Arm
- maintenance position
Prepare the Server for Cold Service
- position
- operational
Prepare the Server for Operation
- server
- installing
(Optional) Install the Server Into the Rack
- removing
(Optional) Remove the Server from the Rack
- server position
Return the Server to the Normal Rack Position
- slide rail operation
Verify Operation of Slide-Rails and CMA
- rack mounting
- anti-tip bar
Install Server Into the Slide-Rail Assemblies
- cable hook and loop straps
Install Cable Management Arm
- chassis locating pins
Install Mounting Brackets
- CMA slide-rail connector
Install Cable Management Arm
- installing cables
Install Cable Management Arm
- installing mounting brackets
Install Mounting Brackets
- kit
Installing the Server Into a Rack
- mounting holes
Attach Slide-Rail Assemblies
- mounting pins
Attach Slide-Rail Assemblies
- rack compatibility
Rack Compatibility
- rail assembly
Installing the Server Into a Rack
- releasing slide-rail stops
Verify Operation of Slide-Rails and CMA
- slide rail assemblies
Attach Slide-Rail Assemblies
- rack safety precautions
Safety Precautions
- RAID configuration
Configure Server Drives for OS Installation
- RAID restriction for preinstalled OS images
Drive Configuration Options
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
- media kits
Download RHEL Media Kits
- updating version
Update the RHEL Operating System Version
- redundant components
Hardware Component Failure
- remote installation
- setting up
Set Up for Remote Installation- Solaris
Set Up for Remote Installation
- setting up (ESXi)
Set Up the Remote Console
- setting up (Oracle VM)
Set Up for Remote Console or PXE Installation
- setting up (Windows)
Set Up the Remote Console
- removing
- CPU
Replace a Faulty CPU (FRU)
- CPU and heatsink
Remove a Heatsink and CPU (FRU)
- CPU cover plate
Remove a CPU Cover Plate (FRU)
- DIMM
Remove a DIMM
Remove a Memory Riser Card
- DIMM replace
Replace a Faulty DIMM
- disk drive backplane
Replace the Disk Drive Backplane (FRU)
- DVD drive filler panel
Remove the DVD Drive or DVD Drive Filler Panel
- fan board
Replace the Fan Board (FRU)
- fan module
Remove a Fan Module
- filler panel
- PCIe card
Remove a PCIe Slot Filler Panel
- filler panels
Component Filler Panels
- memory riser card
Remove a Memory Riser Card
- memory riser card, replacing
Replace a Faulty Memory Riser Card
- motherboard
Replace the Motherboard (FRU)
- PCIe card
Remove a PCIe Card
- power supply
Remove a Power Supply
- power supply backplane
Replace the Power Supply Backplane Board (FRU)
- power, completely
Complete Power Removal
Remove Power
Powering Off the server
- server
- from rack
(Optional) Remove the Server from the Rack
- server cover
Remove the Server Cover
- SP card
Remove the SP Card (FRU)
- storage drive filler panels
Remove a Storage Drive Filler Panel (CRU)
- storage drives
Remove a Storage Drive (CRU)
- system battery, replacing
Replace the System Battery (CRU)
- replaceable components
- CRU
Component Serviceability
- FRU
Component Serviceability
- location
Location of Replaceable Components
- required tools and equipment
Tools and Equipment
- reset
Power Modes, Shutdowns, and Resets- cold
Cold Reset
- warm
Warm Reset or Reboot
S
- sensors
- temperature
Cooling Zones and Temperature Sensors
- SER MGT port
- back panel
Back Panel Features
- connecting
Cable the Server
- serial connection
- logging in to Oracle ILOM
Log In to Oracle ILOM Using a Local Serial Connection
- serial null modem cable
- connecting
Cable the Server
- serial number
- locating
Locating the Chassis Serial Number
- serial port
- configuring
Configuring Serial Port Sharing
- server
- attaching devices
Attaching Devices to the Server
- configurations
Processor Subsystem
- external components and features
External Components and Features
- front panel blink rates
Indicator Blink Rates
- installing
- rack
(Optional) Install the Server Into the Rack
- overview
Server Overview
- position
- operational
Return the Server to the Normal Rack Position
- powering on
Power On the Server
- rack position
- maintenance
Prepare the Server for Cold Service
- operational
Prepare the Server for Operation
- removing
- rack
(Optional) Remove the Server from the Rack
- returning to operation
Returning the Server to Operation
- serial number
Locating the Chassis Serial Number
- supported components
Supported Components
- troubleshooting and diagnostics information
Troubleshooting and Diagnostic Information
- Service Processor See
SP
- service processor card See
SP card
- serviceability
Component Serviceability
- servicing
- CPU and heatsink
Servicing Processors and Heatsinks (FRU)
- DIMMs
Servicing Memory Risers and DIMMs (CRU)
- disk drive backplane
Replace the Disk Drive Backplane (FRU)
- DVD drive
Servicing the DVD Drive (CRU)
- fan board
Replace the Fan Board (FRU)
- fan modules
Servicing Power Supplies (CRU)
Servicing Fan Modules (CRU)
- FRUs
Servicing FRU Components
- memory riser cards and DIMMs
Servicing Memory Risers and DIMMs (CRU)
- PCIe cards
Servicing PCIe Cards and PCIe Card Filler Panels
- power supply backplane board
Replace the Power Supply Backplane Board (FRU)
- server
- at boot
BIOS Setup Utility Menu Options
- serviceability
Component Serviceability
- SP card
Servicing the SP Card (FRU)
- storage drives
Servicing Storage Drives (CRU)
- system battery
Replace the System Battery (CRU)
- setup utility in BIOS, accessing
Access the BIOS Setup Utility
- shipping box contents
Shipping Inventory
- shutting down See
powering off
- single-server installation
Single-Server Installation Methods
- slide rails See
rack- assemblies
Attach Slide-Rail Assemblies
- verifying operation (Installation Guide)
Verify Operation of Slide-Rails and CMA
- slot designations
- CPU
CPUs and Memory Riser Card Slots Designations
- DIMM
DIMM Slot Designations
- disk drives
DVD, Storage Drive, and USB Designations
- fan modules
Fan Module Slot Designations
- memory riser cards
CPUs and Memory Riser Card Slots Designations
- PCIe
PCIe Slot Designations
- power supplies
Power Supply Designations
- USB ports, internal
DVD, Storage Drive, and USB Designations
- software
- installing updates
Installing Updates
- obtaining the latest
Getting Server Firmware and Software
- software release packages
- downloading using My Oracle Support
Download Firmware and Software Using My Oracle Support
- downloading using Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center
Installing Firmware
- downloading using Oracle System Assistant
Installing Firmware
- Solaris See
Oracle Solaris- Oracle System Assistant
Oracle System Assistant Overview
- OS installation options
OS Installation Options
- SP
- feature description
Server Supported Components
- system management subsystem
Service Processor (SP) Oracle ILOM
- SP card
- installing
Install the SP Card (FRU)
- removing
Remove the SP Card (FRU)
- servicing
Servicing the SP Card (FRU)
- SP OK indicator
- front panel
Front Panel Features
- specifications
- electrical
- Installation Guide
Electrical Specifications
- Service Manual
Electrical Specifications
- environmental
- Installation Guide
Environmental Requirements
- Service Manual
Environmental Requirements
- physical
- Installation Guide
Physical Specifications
- Service Manual
Physical Specifications
- system supported features list
Server Supported Components
- standby power mode
Standby Power Mode
- static prevention measures
Performing Electrostatic Discharge and Static Prevention Measures- anti-static mat
Using an Anti-Static Mat
- anti-static wrist strap
Using an Anti-static Wrist Strap
- storage drive
- filler panels, installing
Install a Storage Drive Filler Panel (CRU)
- filler panels, removing
Remove a Storage Drive Filler Panel (CRU)
- indicators
Storage Drive Reference
- installing
Install a Storage Drive (CRU)
- removing
Remove a Storage Drive (CRU)
- servicing
Servicing Storage Drives (CRU)
- storage drives See
disk drive- preparing
- Oracle System Assistant
Configuring RAID Using Oracle System Assistant
- using BIOS utilities
Configuring RAID Using the BIOS RAID Configuration Utilities
- preparing for OS installation
Drive Configuration Options
- RAID configuration options
Drive Configuration Options
- support
- contacting
Contacting Support
- supported operating system
- ESXi
Supported Software Versions and Server Updates
- Oracle VM
Supported Software Versions and Updates
- supported operating systems
- Linux
Supported Linux Operating Systems
- Solaris
Supported Oracle Solaris Operating
System Versions
- Windows
Supported OS Versions and Latest Information
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES)
- media kits
Download SLES Media Kits
- updating version
Update the SLES Operating System Version
- switches
- cover interlock
Top Cover
- pinhole
Back Panel Pinhole Switches
- system
- battery, replacing
Replace the System Battery (CRU)
- block diagrams
System Block Diagrams
- CPU configurations
Processor Subsystem
- fault remind button
Remove a Heatsink and CPU (FRU)
Identify a Faulty DIMM
Remove a Memory Riser Card
- fault remind test circuit
System Fault Remind Button and Charge Status Indicator
System Fault Remind Circuit Components
The Server Fault Remind Test Circuits
- management subsystem
System Management Subsystem
- resets
Power Modes, Shutdowns, and Resets
- test circuit
The Server Fault Remind Test Circuits - components
System Fault Remind Circuit Components
- troubleshooting
- cooling
Troubleshooting System Cooling Issues
- front panel indicators
Troubleshooting the Front Panel Indicators
- indicator blink rates
Indicator Blink Rates
- power issues
Troubleshooting Power Issues
- test circuits
The Server Fault Remind Test Circuits
- System OK indicator
- front panel
Front Panel Features
- system status indicators
- back panel
Back Panel Features
- front panel
Front Panel Features
T
- technical support
- information
Contacting Support
- temperature
- cooling issues
External Ambient Temperature Too High
- sensor NAC names
Cooling Zones and Temperature Sensors
- test circuit
- components
System Fault Remind Circuit Components
- tools
- diagnostic
Diagnostic Tools
- tools and drivers
- ESXi
Install VMware ESXi 5.5 (Local or Remote Interactive Installation)
- Oracle VM
Completing the Oracle VM Installation
- tools and drivers (Oracle VM)
Install Specific Oracle VM Drivers
- tools and drivers, installing
- Linux
Installing Server System Tools and Updating
Drivers
- Solaris
Installing Server System Tools (Optional)
- Windows
Installing Server System Tools, Updating Drivers, and Setting Up iSCSI Virtual Disks
- tools and equipment
- needed for server installation
Tools and Equipment Needed
- required
Tools and Equipment
- troubleshooting
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics- diagnostic tools
Troubleshooting With Diagnostic Tools
- fault remind test circuits
The Server Fault Remind Test Circuits
- front panel blink rates
Indicator Blink Rates
- front panel indicators
Troubleshooting the Front Panel Indicators
- hardware faults
Troubleshooting Server Component Hardware Faults
- information
Troubleshooting and Diagnostic Information
- information for technical support
Contacting Support
- multi-DIMM failure state
Troubleshooting a Multi-DIMM Failure State
- power issues
Troubleshooting Power Issues
- system cooling issues
Troubleshooting System Cooling Issues
- two-CPU configuration
Cooling the Two-CPU Configuration
Two-CPU Configuration
U
- Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI)
- See
BIOS - See
BIOS
- Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) BIOS
- boot mode
- Linux
Set the BIOS Boot Mode
- Solaris
Set the BIOS Boot Mode
- Windows
Set the BIOS Boot Mode
- description
UEFI BIOS
- unpacking the server
Shipping Inventory
- updates
- installing
Installing Updates
- obtaining firmware and software
Firmware and Software Updates
- OS version
Updating a Linux OS to a New Version
- USB ports
- (Service Manual) back panel
Server Back Panel Features
- (Service Manual) front panel
Server Front Panel Features
- back panel (Installation Guide)
Back Panel Features
- connecting
Cable the Server
- front panel (Installation Guide)
Front Panel Features
- internal
Two Internal and Four External High-Speed USB Ports
- internal designations
DVD, Storage Drive, and USB Designations
V
- video port
- back panel
Server Back Panel Features
Back Panel Features
- connecting
Cable the Server
- front panel
Server Front Panel Features
Front Panel Features
- virtual disk
Creating a Virtual Disk
- VMware ESXi See
ESXi
- volume creation
- Oracle System Assistant
Configuring RAID Using Oracle System Assistant
- using BIOS utilities
Configuring RAID Using the BIOS RAID Configuration Utilities
W
- warm reset
Warm Reset or Reboot
- web interface, Oracle ILOM
- description
Oracle ILOM
- Windows Deployment Services (WDS), overview
Windows Deployment Services OS Installation
- Windows OS installation options (single or multiple servers)
OS Installation Options