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Updated: October 2015

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Using This Documentation

Hardware Installation

Installation Procedure Overview

Server Features and Components

Front Panel Features

Back Panel Features

Server Supported Components

Managing Your Server

Preparing to Install the Server

Server Specifications

Ventilation Guidelines

Shipping Inventory

Tools and Equipment Needed

ESD Precautions

Optional Component Installation

Installing the Server Into a Rack

Safety Precautions

Rack Compatibility

Install Mounting Brackets

Attach Slide-Rail Assemblies

Install Server Into the Slide-Rail Assemblies

Install Cable Management Arm

Verify Operation of Slide-Rails and CMA

Cabling the Server

Cable the Server

Connect the Power Cords

Connecting to Oracle ILOM

Oracle ILOM Hardware and Interfaces

Oracle ILOM Network Defaults

Logging In to Oracle ILOM

Modifying Network Settings for Oracle ILOM

Testing Network Settings for Oracle ILOM

Exit Oracle ILOM

Troubleshooting the Service Processor Connection

Setting Up Software and Firmware Using Oracle System Assistant

Launch Oracle System Assistant Using the Oracle ILOM Web Interface

Launch Oracle System Assistant Locally

Configure Server Drives for OS Installation

Drive Configuration Options

Configuring RAID Using Oracle System Assistant

Configuring RAID Using the BIOS RAID Configuration Utilities

Configuring RAID Using the BIOS With the Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe Internal HBA

Configuring RAID Using the BIOS With the Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe RAID Internal HBA

Set Up an Operating System and Drivers

Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle Solaris OS

Oracle Solaris OS Configuration Worksheet

Configure the Preinstalled Oracle Solaris Operating System

Oracle Solaris Operating System Documentation

Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle Linux OS

Oracle Linux Configuration Worksheet

Configure the Preinstalled Oracle Linux OS

Oracle Linux Operating System Documentation

Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle VM Software

Preinstalled Oracle VM Server Compatibility Requirements

Oracle VM Configuration Worksheet

Configure the Preinstalled Oracle VM Server

Oracle VM Documentation

Getting Server Firmware and Software

Firmware and Software Updates

Firmware and Software Access Options

Available Software Release Packages

Accessing Firmware and Software

Installing Updates

Controlling System Power and Viewing BIOS Messages

Powering On the Server and Viewing BIOS Messages

Powering Off the Server for Orderly Shutdown

Powering Off the Server for Immediate Shutdown

Reset the Server

Troubleshooting Installation Issues

Troubleshooting and Diagnostic References

Technical Support Information Worksheet

Locating the Server Serial Number

Operating System Installation

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Set Up an Operating System and Drivers

You can configure a preinstalled operating system (OS), or install a supported OS for your server. The following table describes how to access information about installing or configuring an OS.

What do you want to do?	Refer to this documentation
Configure a factory preinstalled OS	Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle Solaris OS Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle Linux OS Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle VM Software
Install a supported OS and update drivers	Sun Server X4-4 Installation Guide for Oracle Solaris Sun Server X4-4 Installation Guide for Linux Sun Server X4-4 Installation Guide for Oracle VM Sun Server X4-4 Installation Guide for Microsoft Windows Sun Server X4-4 Installation Guide for VMware ESXi

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