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Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine T5-8

Owner's Guide

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Document Information

Using This Documentation

Product Notes

Related Documentation

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Access to Oracle Support

Understanding the Server

Hardware Components

Safety and Compliance Information

Understanding Specifications

Physical Specifications

Electrical Specifications

Environmental Specifications

Airflow Precautions

Understanding Configuration Details

Supported Configurations

CPU/Memory Allocations

PCIe Physical Slot Assignments

Preparing for Installation

Shipping Kit With Single-Unit CMA Comb (Part No. 7069640)

Shipping Kit With Multi-Piece CMA (Part No. 350-1662-02)

Handling Precautions

ESD Precautions

Tools Needed for Installation

Prepare the Server

Installing the Server

Rack Compatibility

Rack Cautions

Stabilize the Rack

Rackmount Kit With Single-Piece CMA Comb (Part No. 7069640)

Rackmount Kit With Multi-Piece CMA (Part No. 350-1662-02)

Determine Correct Rackmount Hardware

Mark the Rackmounting Location

Install the Rackmount Hardware

Installing the CMA

CMA Kit (Single-Piece CMA Comb, Part No. 7069793)

Install the Single-Piece CMA Comb

CMA Kit (Multi-piece CMA, Part No. 7041990)

Install the Multi-Piece CMA

Installing the Shipping Brace Assembly

Shipping Brace Assembly

Determine Correct Shipping Brace Fasteners

Install the Top Rear Braces

Install the Bottom Rear Shipping Brace

Remove the Bottom Rear Shipping Brace

Install the Server

Connecting the Server Cables

Cabling Requirements

Front Panel Components

Rear Panel Components

Connecting Data and Management Cables

Secure Cables Using the CMA

Powering On the Server for the First Time

Prepare the Power Cords

Connect a Terminal or Emulator to the SER MGT Port

Power on the System for the First Time

Oracle ILOM System Console

Installing the OS

Configure the Preinstalled OS

Reach a State to Install a Fresh OS (Oracle ILOM CLI)

Reach a State to Install a Fresh OS (Oracle ILOM Web Interface)

Oracle Solaris OS Configuration Parameters

Assigning a Static IP Address to the SP

Log In to the SP (SER MGT Port)

Assign a Static IP Address to the NET MGT Port

Accessing the Server Using Oracle ILOM

Oracle ILOM Overview

Log In to Oracle ILOM

Display the Oracle ILOM Prompt

Oracle ILOM Remote Console

Installing Auto Service Request Software

ASR Overview

Preparing to Configure ASR

Prepare the ASR Environment

Software Requirements (ASR Manager)

Minimum Software Requirements (Oracle Exalytics In-Memory Machine T5-8 Server)

Installing ASR Manager Components

Install the Oracle Automated Service Manager Package

Install Service Tools Bundle for Oracle Solaris Only

Install the Oracle Auto Service Request Package

Register ASR Manager

Verify ASR Manager

Configure ASR on the Server (Oracle ILOM)

Configuring ASR on the Server (Oracle Solaris 11)

Enable the HTTP Receiver on the ASR Manager

Enable HTTPS on ASR Manager (Optional)

Register Server With Oracle Solaris 11 to ASR Manager

Approve and Verify ASR Activation

Managing Oracle Solaris 11 Boot Environments

Advantages to Maintaining Multiple Boot Environments

Create a Boot Environment

Mount to a Different Build Environment

Reboot to the Original Boot Environment

Remove Unwanted Boot Environments

Index

Reach a State to Install a Fresh OS (Oracle ILOM Web Interface)

If you do not plan to use the preinstalled OS, use this procedure to prevent the server from booting from the preinstalled OS.

  1. Prepare the appropriate boot media according to your installation method.

    There are many methods by which you can install the OS. For example, you can boot and install the OS from DVD media or from another server on the network.

    For more information about the methods, refer to these Oracle Solaris document sections:

  2. If you have not done so, perform these tasks to access the Oracle ILOM web interface on the server:
    1. In a browser on the same network as the system, type the IP address of the SP.
    2. Log in to Oracle ILOM by typing your user name and password.
  3. In the Oracle ILOM web interface, in the left navigation pane, choose Host Management > Host Boot Mode.

    The Host Boot Mode page is displayed.

  4. Apply these changes to the Host Boot Mode Settings:
    1. For State, select: Reset NVRAM

      This setting applies a one-time NVRAM (OpenBoot) change based on the script setting, then resets the NVRAM to default settings on the next host reset.

    2. For Script, type: setenv auto-boot? false

      This setting configures the host to stop at the ok prompt instead of automatically booting the preinstalled OS.

    3. Click Save.

    Note - You have 10 minutes to perform the next step. After 10 minutes, the state is automatically returned to normal.


  5. In the left navigation panel, click Host Management > Power Control.
  6. Choose Reset > Save.
  7. In the left navigation panel, click Remote Control > Redirection.
  8. Select Use Serial Redirection, and click Launch Remote Console.

    As the host resets, messages are displayed in the serial console. The reset activity takes a few minutes to complete. When the ok prompt is displayed, continue to the next step.

  9. At the ok prompt, boot from the appropriate boot media for your installation method.

    For more information, refer to the Oracle Solaris installation guide that corresponds to your desired release and installation method.

    For a list of valid boot commands that you can enter at the OpenBoot prompt, type:

    {0} ok help boot
    boot <specifier>  ( -- )    boot kernel ( default ) or other file
      Examples:
        boot                    - boot kernel from default device.
                                   Factory default is to boot
                                   from DISK if present, otherwise from NET.
        boot net                - boot kernel from network
        boot cdrom              - boot kernel from CD-ROM
        boot disk1:h            - boot from disk1 partition h
        boot tape               - boot default file from tape
        boot disk myunix -as    - boot myunix from disk with flags "-as"
    dload <filename>  ( addr -- )     debug load of file over network at address
      Examples:
         4000 dload /export/root/foo/test
         ?go        - if executable program, execute it
                      or if Forth program, compile it