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Updated: Dec 21, 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

Multiple Server Management Tools

Single Server Management Tools

Oracle System Assistant

Oracle Hardware Management Pack

Preparing to Install the Server

Server Specifications

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

Setting Up Software and Firmware Using Oracle System Assistant

Launching Oracle System Assistant

Prepare Oracle System Assistant

Preparing the Server for OS Installation

Configure Storage Drives for OS Installation

Storage Drive Configuration

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

Preparing for the Oracle Solaris Configuration

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

Installing Updates

Controlling System Power

Powering the Server On and Off

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?	Use this tool or documentation
Configure a preinstalled OS	Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle Solaris OS Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle Linux OS Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle VM 3.X Software
Install an OS and update drivers	Sun Server X4-8 Installation Guide for Oracle Solaris Operating System Sun Server X4-8 Installation Guide for Oracle VM Server Sun Server X4-8 Installation Guide for Linux Operating Systems Sun Server X4-8 Installation Guide for Microsoft Windows Sun Server X4-8 Installation Guide for VMware ESXi

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