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SPARC M8 and SPARC M7 Servers Installation Guide

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Updated: September 2017
 
 

Tools and Equipment Needed for Installation

Assemble the following resources before installing the server:

  • Two or more people to unpack, move, and install the server

  • Antistatic wrist strap, required when installing or servicing components (included in shipping kit)

  • T25 Torx screwdriver, used to unpack the PDUs from shipping brackets (included in shipping kit)

  • 6-mm hexagon key or driver, used when unpacking the server from shipping pallet (included in the rack shipping kit)

  • 8-mm hexagon key or driver, used when unpacking the server from the Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 shipping pallet (included in the rack shipping kit)

  • 17-mm wrench, used when unpacking the server from shipping pallet (included in rack shipping kit)

  • 12-mm wrench, used to lower or raise the Sun Rack II leveling feet (included in Sun Rack II shipping kit)

  • cage nut tool, optionally used to install cage nuts into the RETMA rails

  • Plastic tie-downs and tie-wraps to secure cables

  • A tool to cut plastic strapping tape on the shipping container

Tools specific for rackmounted servers:

  • Forklift, pallet jack, or trolley to move packaged server to the unpacking area

  • 3/16-inch (4.8-mm) A36 metal plate with beveled edges that is large enough to bridge gaps in the floor

  • Eight bolts and washers to secure the server to the floor (optional)


Note -  For the tools required to install to stand-alone servers in racks, see Tools Required for Stand-Alone Server Installation.

In addition, you must provide a system console device, such as one of the following:

  • ASCII terminal, workstation, or laptop

  • Terminal server

  • Patch panel connected to a terminal server

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