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Sun Server X4-8 HTML Documentation Collection

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

Hardware Installation

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

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

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

Operating System Installation

Oracle Solaris

About Oracle Solaris OS Installation

Supported Oracle Solaris Operating Systems

Oracle Solaris Installation Task Table

OS Installation Options

Single-Server Installation Methods

Oracle System Assistant

Oracle System Assistant Overview

Oracle System Assistant OS Installation Task

Obtaining Oracle System Assistant

Preparing to Install the OS

Obtaining Oracle Solaris Documentation

Setting Up the Installation Session

Set Up the Local Console

Set Up the Remote Console

Setting Up the BIOS

Load BIOS Optimal Default Settings

Set the BIOS Boot Mode

Installing the Oracle Solaris OS

Installing Supported Versions of the Oracle Solaris OS

Install the Oracle Solaris OS (Oracle System Assistant)

Install the Oracle Solaris OS (Manually)

Installing Server System Tools (Optional)

Oracle VM

About Oracle VM Software Installation

Oracle VM Installation Task Table

Oracle VM Overview

Supported Software Versions and Updates

See Also

Oracle VM Installation Options

Single-Server Installation Methods

Oracle System Assistant

Oracle System Assistant Overview

Oracle System Assistant OS Installation Task

Obtaining Oracle System Assistant

Preparing for Oracle VM Server Installation

Preparing the Installation Environment

Set Up the Local Console

Set Up the Remote Console (PXE Installation)

Creating a Virtual Disk

Load BIOS Optimal Default Settings

Set the BIOS Boot Mode

Installing Oracle VM Server

Install Oracle VM Server (Oracle System Assistant)

Installing Oracle VM Server (Manually)

Install Oracle VM Server (Local or Remote Media)

Installing Oracle VM Server (PXE Server)

PXE Server Installation Requirements

Install Oracle VM Server (PXE Server)

Completing the Oracle VM Installation

Increasing dom0_mem for Large-Memory Systems

Access Oracle Hardware Management Pack

Install Specific Oracle VM Drivers

Creating and Managing Oracle VM Resources

Linux

About Linux OS Installation

Supported OS Versions and Latest Information

Supported Linux Operating Systems

OS Installation Options

Single-Server Installation Methods

Assisted OS Installation

Manual OS Installation

Oracle System Assistant

Oracle System Assistant OS Installation Task

Obtaining Oracle System Assistant

Preparing to Install the OS

Downloading Installation Media Kits

Download Oracle Linux Media Kits

Download SLES Media Kits

Download RHEL Media Kits

Setting Up the Installation

Set Up the Local Console

Set Up the Remote Console

Setting Up BIOS

Load BIOS Optimal Default Settings

Set the BIOS Boot Mode

Installing the Operating System

Install a Linux OS (Oracle System Assistant)

Install a Linux OS Manually

Install Oracle Linux Manually

Install SLES Manually

Install RHEL Manually

Installing Server System Tools and Updating Drivers

Install Server System Tools

Update or Install System Drivers

Updating a Linux OS to a New Version

Update the Oracle Linux Operating System Version

Update the SLES Operating System Version

Update the RHEL Operating System Version

Windows

About Windows OS Installation

Supported OS Versions and Latest Information

OS Installation Options

Single-Server Installation Methods

Assisted OS Installation

Manual OS Installation

Windows Deployment Services OS Installation

Oracle System Assistant

Oracle System Assistant Tasks Overview

Oracle System Assistant OS Installation Task

Obtaining Oracle System Assistant

Preparing to Install the OS

Setting Up the Installation Method

Set Up the Local Console

Set Up the Remote Console

Setting Up the BIOS

Load BIOS Optimal Default Settings

Set the BIOS Boot Mode

Installing the Windows OS

Install Windows (Oracle System Assistant)

Install Windows Server 2008 R2 (Manually)

Install Windows Server 2012 R2 (Manually)

Install Windows Server (PXE)

Installing Server System Tools, Updating Drivers, and Setting Up iSCSI Virtual Disks

Install Server System Tools

Update System Drivers

Setting Up iSCSI Virtual Disks

ESX

About VMware ESXi 5.5 Installation

Installation Task Map

VMware ESXi 5.5 and Server Documentation

See Also

Supported Software Versions and Server Updates

Software Installation Options

See Also

Single-Server Interactive Installation Methods

See Also

Preparing for ESXi 5.5 Installation

Set Up the Local Console

Set Up the Remote Console

Gather Required Information

Load BIOS Optimal Default Settings

Set the BIOS Mode

Creating a Virtual Disk and Setting the Boot Disk

Installing VMware ESXi 5.5

Install VMware ESXi 5.5 (Local or Remote Interactive Installation)

Update VMware ESXi 5.5

Server and Components Overview

Server Overview

Chassis Overview

Chassis Front Components

Chassis Internal Components

Chassis Rear Components

CPU Module (CMOD) Overview

Processor and Memory Overview

CMOD Configuration Options

CMOD Population Rules

CMOD Layout

CMOD and Fan Module Power

Service Processor (SP)

Storage Drive Backplanes

SAS Host Bus Adapter (HBA) Card, Riser, and Cables

Internal USB Ports

Server Subsystems

System Management Subsystem

Front Indicator Module (FIM) Panel

CMOD Service Action Required Indicators

Power Supply Unit (PSU) Indicators

Fan Module (FM) Indicators

Storage Drive Unit Indicators

Back Indicator Panel

Dual PCIe Card Carrier (DPCC) Indicators

AC Power Inlet Indicators

Switches and Buttons

Service Processor (SP) Oracle ILOM

Oracle System Assistant

Storage and IO Subsystem

Back Panel Ports and Connectors

Dual PCIe Card Carrier (DPCC)

Chassis Cooling Subsystem

Cooling Zones

Cooling Fan Power

Fan Module Redundancy

Power Subsystem

Server Block Diagram

Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

Troubleshooting Server Component Hardware Faults

Troubleshooting Server Hardware Faults

Basic Troubleshooting Steps

Troubleshoot Hardware Faults

Troubleshooting and Diagnostic Information

Troubleshooting Indicators

Server Boot Process and Normal Operating State Indicators

Locate Indicator On

Over Temperature Condition

Front Panel Lamp Test

Indicator Blink Rates

Single (Standby) Blink Rate

Slow Unison Blink Rate

Insertion Blink

Unison Steady On

Alternating (Invalid FRU) Blink Rate

Feedback Flash

Data Blink Rate

Sequential (Diagnostic) Blink Rate

The CMOD Fault Remind Test Circuit

Troubleshooting System Cooling Issues

External Ambient Temperature Too High

Airflow Blockage

Hardware Component Failure

Troubleshooting Power Issues

AC Power Connection

Power Supplies (PSUs)

Troubleshooting With Diagnostic Tools

Diagnostic Tools

Diagnostic Tool Documentation

Attaching Devices to the Server

Attach Devices to the Server

Configuring Serial Port Sharing

Assign Serial Port Output Using the CLI

Assign Serial Port Output Using the Web Interface

Ethernet Port Device Naming

Getting Help

Contacting Support

Locating the Chassis Serial Number

Servicing the Server

Component Serviceability, Locations, and Designations

Component Serviceability Requirements

Component Locations

Component Designations

Fan Module Designations

Power Supply Slot Designations

CMOD Slot Designations

Memory Slot Designations

Storage Drive Slot Designations

DPCC and PCIe Card Slot Designations

AC Input Power Block

Component Network Access Control (NAC) Names

Performing Electrostatic Discharge and Static Prevention Measures

Using an Anti-static Wrist Strap

Using an Anti-static Mat

Tools and Equipment

Component Filler Panels and Non-Powered Components

Clear Hardware Fault Messages

Preparing for Service

Prepare the Server for Hot Service

Prepare the Server for Warm Service

Prepare the Server for Cold Service

Powering Off the Server

Power Off the Server Using the Server OS

Power Off, Graceful (Power Button)

Power Off, Immediate (Power Button)

Power Off, Remote (Oracle ILOM CLI)

Power Off, Remote (Oracle ILOM Web Interface)

Remove Power

Power Modes, Shutdowns, and Resets

Complete Power Removal

Warm Reset or Reboot

Cold Reset

Managing the Locator Indicator

Turn On the Locator Indicator Remotely (Oracle ILOM CLI)

Turn On the Locator Indicator Remotely (Oracle ILOM Web Interface)

Control the Locator Indicator Locally

Servicing Components

Servicing Fan Modules and Fan Frames

Servicing Power Supply Units (PSUs)

Remove a PSU

Install a PSU

Servicing the Front Indicator Module (FIM)

Remove the FIM

Install the FIM

Servicing the CPU Module (CMOD) Components

Remove a CMOD

Remove and Install the CMOD Cover

Install a CMOD

Replace a Failed DIMM

Install a DIMM

Remove a DIMM

Memory and DIMM Reference

DIMM Specifics

Memory Buffers and Channels

DIMM Slot Numbering and Color Coding

DIMM Rules

DIMM Slot Population Order

Remove a Heatsink and Processor (FRU)

Install a Heatsink and Processor (FRU)

Servicing Storage Drives

Remove a Storage Drive

Install a Storage Drive

Storage Drive Reference

Storage Drive Population Rules

Servicing PCIe Cards and the Dual PCIe Card Carriers (DPCCs)

PCIe Card and DPCC Reference

Server PCIe Card Capabilities

Dual PCIe Card Carriers (DPCCs)

DPCC Indicator Panel

DPCC Population Rules

Servicing System Module (SMOD) Components

Remove the SMOD

Install the SMOD

Servicing the Host Bus Adapter (HBA) Card

Remove the HBA Card

Install the HBA Card

Replace the HBA Battery

Servicing the SAS Cable

Replace the SAS Cable

Servicing the Internal USB Flash Drives

Remove an Internal USB Flash Drive

Install an Internal USB Drive

Replace the Real Time Clock (System) Battery

Replace the Midplane Assembly

Returning the Server to Operation

Prepare the Server for Operation

Power On the Server

BIOS Setup Utility

Access the BIOS Setup Utility

BIOS Setup Utility Screens

Main Screen (Legacy)

Advanced Screen (Legacy)

Advanced - Processor Configuration

Advanced - CPU Power Management Configuration

Memory Configuration

Advanced - USB Ports

Advanced - Serial Port Console Redirection

Advanced - Trusted Computing

Advanced - Network Stack

Advanced - Legacy iSCSI

Advanced - BMC Network Configuration

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Sun Server X4-8 Installation Guide for Linux Operating Systems

Part Number: E40309-05

Instructions for installing a supported Linux operating system on your server