Launch Oracle System Assistant Locally
Before you begin to launch Oracle System Assistant locally, you must be physically present
with the Sun Server X4-4 and have access to the following:
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VGA monitor
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USB keyboard
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USB mouse
Choose a method to launch Oracle System Assistant locally on a server module. as described in
the following sections:
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Ensure that the server is in standby power mode.
Verify that the Power/OK indicator blinks slowly. See: Front Panel Features.
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Connect locally to the server.
See: Log In to Oracle ILOM Using a Local Serial
Connection.
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Press the front-panel Power button to power on the server to full power mode.
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After you see the POST message for Oracle System Assistant, press the F9 function key.
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Use Oracle System Assistant to perform the tasks shown in the following table in order.
For more information about using Oracle System Assistant, click the Help button or refer to
the Oracle X4 Series
Servers Administration Guide (http://www.oracle.com/goto/x86AdminDiag/docs).
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1
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Set up Oracle System Assistant network connection.
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Network Configuration
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2
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Get latest software and firmware updates.
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Get Updates
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3
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Update Oracle ILOM, BIOS, disk expander, or HBA firmware, if needed.
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Update Firmware
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4
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Configure Oracle ILOM.
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Configure Hardware > Service Processor Configuration
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5
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Configure RAID.
Note -
Do not use this option on a disk with a preinstalled
OS.
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Configure Hardware > RAID Configuration
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6
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Install an operating system using the Oracle System Assistant Install OS wizard. Supported
operating systems include Oracle Solaris, Linux, Windows, or Oracle VM software.
Note -
Do not use this option if your system came with a
preinstalled OS.
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Install OS
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Next Steps