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Sun Server X4-8 Installation Guide
Updated: December 2015
Sun Server X4-8 Installation Guide
Document Information
Using This Documentation
Sun Server X4-8 Model Naming Convention
Getting the Latest Firmware and Software
Documentation and Feedback
About This Documentation
Contributors
Change History
Installation Procedure Overview
Server Features and Components
Front Panel Features
Front Indicator Module
Power Supply Controls and Indicators
Fan Module Controls and Indicators
Back Panel Features
Back Panel Status Indicators and Buttons
Storage Controls and Indicators
Server Supported Components
Managing Your Server
Multiple Server Management Tools
Single Server Management Tools
Oracle System Assistant
Oracle ILOM
Oracle Hardware Management Pack
UEFI BIOS
Preparing to Install the Server
Server Specifications
Physical Specifications
Electrical Specifications
Environmental Requirements
Ventilation Guidelines
ESD Precautions
Optional Component Installation
Rack Installation Instructions
Safety Precautions
Rack Compatibility
Unpack the Server and Inventory the Contents
Install Shelf Rails and Back Mounting Brackets
Install Shipping Bracket (Optional)
Install the Server into the Rack
Cabling the Server
Back Panel Connectors and Ports
Cable the Server
Connecting to Oracle ILOM
Oracle ILOM Hardware and Interfaces
Oracle ILOM Network Defaults
Log In to Oracle ILOM Using a Local Serial Connection
Log In to Oracle ILOM Using a Remote Ethernet Connection
Modify IPv4 Network Settings From the Oracle ILOM CLI
Modify IPv6 Network Settings From the Oracle ILOM CLI
Modify Network Settings From the Oracle ILOM Web Interface
Test IPv4 or IPv6 Network Configuration From the Oracle ILOM CLI
Test IPv4 or IPv6 Network Configuration From the Oracle ILOM Web Interface
Exit Oracle ILOM
Troubleshooting the Service Processor Connection
Reset the Service Processor Using Oracle ILOM
Reset the Service Processor Using the SP Reset Switch
Recover Root Account Password
Setting Up Software and Firmware Using Oracle System Assistant
Launching Oracle System Assistant
Launch Oracle System Assistant Using the Oracle ILOM Web Interface
Launch Oracle System Assistant Locally
Prepare Oracle System Assistant
Preparing the Server for OS Installation
Prepare the Server for OS Installation
Configure Storage Drives for OS Installation
Storage Drive Configuration
Configuring RAID Using Oracle System Assistant
Configure RAID With a Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe Internal HBA
Configure RAID With a Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe RAID Internal HBA
Configuring RAID Using the BIOS RAID Configuration Utilities
Configuring RAID Using the BIOS With the Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe Internal HBA
Configure RAID in UEFI Boot Mode
Configure RAID in Legacy Boot Mode
Configuring RAID Using the BIOS With the Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe RAID Internal HBA
Configure RAID in UEFI Boot Mode
Configure RAID in Legacy Boot Mode
Set Up an Operating System and Drivers
Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle Solaris OS
Preparing for the Oracle Solaris Configuration
Preinstalled Oracle Solaris Operating System RAID Limitations
Oracle Solaris OS Configuration Worksheet
Configure the Preinstalled Oracle Solaris 11 Operating System
Reinstalling the Oracle Solaris Operating System
Oracle Solaris 11 Operating System Documentation
Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle VM 3.X Software
Preinstalled Oracle VM Server Compatiblitiy Requirements
Oracle VM Configuration Worksheet
Configure the Preinstalled Oracle VM Server
Oracle VM Documentation
Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle Linux OS
Oracle Linux Configuration Worksheet
Configure the Preinstalled Oracle Linux OS
Register and Update Your Oracle Linux OS
Getting Server Firmware and Software
Firmware and Software Updates
Firmware and Software Access Options
Available Software Release Packages
Accessing Firmware and Software
Download Firmware and Software Using My Oracle Support
Installing Updates
Installing Firmware
Installing Hardware Drivers and OS Tools
Controlling System Power
Powering the Server On and Off
Power Off Host Using the Power Button
Power On Host Using the Power Button
Power Host On and Off Using Oracle ILOM
Troubleshooting Installation Issues
Troubleshooting and Diagnostic References
Technical Support Information Worksheet
Locating the Server Serial Number
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Language:
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Sun Server X4-8 Installation Guide
December 2015
Installation instructions for Oracle's Sun Server X4-8
Document Information
Using This Documentation
Sun Server X4-8 Model Naming Convention
Getting the Latest Firmware and Software
Documentation and Feedback
About This Documentation
Contributors
Change History
Installation Procedure Overview
Server Features and Components
Front Panel Features
Front Indicator Module
Power Supply Controls and Indicators
Fan Module Controls and Indicators
Back Panel Features
Back Panel Status Indicators and Buttons
Storage Controls and Indicators
Server Supported Components
Managing Your Server
Multiple Server Management Tools
Single Server Management Tools
Oracle System Assistant
Oracle ILOM
Oracle Hardware Management Pack
UEFI BIOS
Preparing to Install the Server
Server Specifications
Physical Specifications
Electrical Specifications
Environmental Requirements
Ventilation Guidelines
ESD Precautions
Optional Component Installation
Rack Installation Instructions
Safety Precautions
Rack Compatibility
Unpack the Server and Inventory the Contents
Install Shelf Rails and Back Mounting Brackets
Install Shipping Bracket (Optional)
Install the Server into the Rack
Cabling the Server
Back Panel Connectors and Ports
Cable the Server
Connecting to Oracle ILOM
Oracle ILOM Hardware and Interfaces
Oracle ILOM Network Defaults
Log In to Oracle ILOM Using a Local Serial Connection
Log In to Oracle ILOM Using a Remote Ethernet Connection
Modify IPv4 Network Settings From the Oracle ILOM CLI
Modify IPv6 Network Settings From the Oracle ILOM CLI
Modify Network Settings From the Oracle ILOM Web Interface
Test IPv4 or IPv6 Network Configuration From the Oracle ILOM CLI
Test IPv4 or IPv6 Network Configuration From the Oracle ILOM Web Interface
Exit Oracle ILOM
Troubleshooting the Service Processor Connection
Reset the Service Processor Using Oracle ILOM
Reset the Service Processor Using the SP Reset Switch
Recover Root Account Password
Setting Up Software and Firmware Using Oracle System Assistant
Launching Oracle System Assistant
Launch Oracle System Assistant Using the Oracle ILOM Web Interface
Launch Oracle System Assistant Locally
Prepare Oracle System Assistant
Preparing the Server for OS Installation
Prepare the Server for OS Installation
Configure Storage Drives for OS Installation
Storage Drive Configuration
Configuring RAID Using Oracle System Assistant
Configure RAID With a Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe Internal HBA
Configure RAID With a Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe RAID Internal HBA
Configuring RAID Using the BIOS RAID Configuration Utilities
Configuring RAID Using the BIOS With the Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe Internal HBA
Configure RAID in UEFI Boot Mode
Configure RAID in Legacy Boot Mode
Configuring RAID Using the BIOS With the Sun Storage 6 Gb SAS PCIe RAID Internal HBA
Configure RAID in UEFI Boot Mode
Configure RAID in Legacy Boot Mode
Set Up an Operating System and Drivers
Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle Solaris OS
Preparing for the Oracle Solaris Configuration
Preinstalled Oracle Solaris Operating System RAID Limitations
Oracle Solaris OS Configuration Worksheet
Configure the Preinstalled Oracle Solaris 11 Operating System
Reinstalling the Oracle Solaris Operating System
Oracle Solaris 11 Operating System Documentation
Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle VM 3.X Software
Preinstalled Oracle VM Server Compatiblitiy Requirements
Oracle VM Configuration Worksheet
Configure the Preinstalled Oracle VM Server
Oracle VM Documentation
Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle Linux OS
Oracle Linux Configuration Worksheet
Configure the Preinstalled Oracle Linux OS
Register and Update Your Oracle Linux OS
Getting Server Firmware and Software
Firmware and Software Updates
Firmware and Software Access Options
Available Software Release Packages
Accessing Firmware and Software
Download Firmware and Software Using My Oracle Support
Installing Updates
Installing Firmware
Installing Hardware Drivers and OS Tools
Controlling System Power
Powering the Server On and Off
Power Off Host Using the Power Button
Power On Host Using the Power Button
Power Host On and Off Using Oracle ILOM
Troubleshooting Installation Issues
Troubleshooting and Diagnostic References
Technical Support Information Worksheet
Locating the Server Serial Number
Index
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
M
O
P
R
S
U
V