Oracle^® Servers X8-2 and X8-2L Installation Guide

Index

A

AC power

mainPowering the Host On and Off

standbyPowering the Host On and Off

access route and data center checklistAccess Route and Data Center Checklist

agency complianceAgency Compliance

airflow requirementsVentilation and Cooling Requirements

B

back panel

connectionsX8-2L Back Panel Features

connectorsX8-2 Back Panel Connectors and Ports

portsX8-2 Back Panel Connectors and Ports

BIOS Setup UtilityViewing Installed Oracle Flash Accelerator F640 PCIe Cards in BIOS Setup Utility

BIOS setup utility (UEFI)Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI)

C

cable connectors

location

X8-2L Back Panel Connectors and Ports

X8-2 Back Panel Connectors and Ports

cable management arm (CMA)

installing on serverInstall the Cable Management Arm (Optional)

uninstallingRemove the Cable Management Arm

cable ports

location

X8-2L Back Panel Connectors and Ports

X8-2 Back Panel Connectors and Ports

cabling

required connectionsCabling Requirements

cabling, required cable connectionsConnecting Cables and Applying Power

chassis, aligning mounting bracket withInstall Mounting Brackets on the Server

checklist

access routeAccess Route and Data Center Checklist

auto service requestAuto Service Request Checklist

data center environmentData Center Environment Checklist

facility powerFacility Power Checklist

rackmountRackmount Checklist

safetySafety Checklist

circuit breaker and UPS guidelinesCircuit Breaker and UPS Guidelines

clearance, airflowVentilation and Cooling Requirements

componentsServer Features and Components

connectorsServer Features and Components

connectors, location

back panelX8-2 Back Panel Features

front panelX8-2 Front Panel Features

D

data center environment checklistData Center Environment Checklist

diagnosticsResources for Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

documentation

for Oracle Hardware Management PackOracle Hardware Management Pack

Oracle ILOMUsing Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM)

E

electrical power requirementsElectrical Requirements

environmental

requirementsEnvironmental Requirements

ESD precautionsESD Precautions

Ethernet portsEthernet Ports

cablingCabling Requirements

configuringConfiguring Oracle Server X8-2 Network Media

pinoutsCabling Requirements

external cables, connecting

X8-2L Back Panel Connectors and Ports

X8-2 Back Panel Connectors and Ports

F

facility power guidelinesFacility Power Guidelines

featuresServer Features and Components

first-time log in

Oracle ILOMLog In to Oracle ILOM Using a Local Serial Connection

G

Gigabit Ethernet connectors

Configuring Oracle Server X8-2 Network Media

Ethernet Ports

graceful power off

Power the Host On and Off Using Oracle ILOM

Power Off the Host Using the On/Standby Button

guidelines

circuit breaker and UPSCircuit Breaker and UPS Guidelines

facility powerFacility Power Guidelines

groundingGrounding Guidelines

humidityHumidity Guidelines

maintenance spaceMaintenance Space Requirements

receiving and unpackingReceiving and Unpacking Requirements

temperatureTemperature Guidelines

ventilationVentilation and Cooling Requirements

H

Hardware Management Pack

overviewOracle Hardware Management Pack

hot-plugging USB portsCabling Requirements

humidity guidelinesHumidity Guidelines

I

immediate power off

Power the Host On and Off Using Oracle ILOM

Power Off the Host Using the On/Standby Button

indicators (LED)

back panelX8-2L Back Panel Features

front panelX8-2L Front Panel Features

indicators (LEDs)

back panelX8-2 Back Panel Features

front panelX8-2 Front Panel Features

installation prerequisitesInstallation Prerequisites

installation task overviewInstallation Procedure Overview

installing

cable management armInstall the Cable Management Arm (Optional)

mounting bracketsInstall Mounting Brackets on the Server

slide-rail assembliesInstall the Server Into the Slide-Rail Assemblies

installing server

ESD precautionsESD Precautions

into a rackInstalling the Server Into a Rack

optional componentsOptional Component Installation

tool requiredTools and Equipment

inventory, ship kitShipping Inventory

IPMIOracle ILOM Hardware and Interfaces

IPv4Test the IPv4 or IPv6 Network Configuration

IPv6Test the IPv4 or IPv6 Network Configuration

L

locallyLog In to Oracle ILOM Using a Local Serial Connection

logging in using Oracle ILOMLog In to Oracle ILOM Using a Local Serial Connection

logging into Oracle ILOMAccessing Oracle ILOM

M

main power modePowering the Host On and Off

maintenance space guidelinesMaintenance Space Requirements

management toolsServer Management

marking rackmount locationMark the Rackmount Location

messages retention, limits ofCabling Requirements

minimum cable connectionsCabling Requirements

mounting brackets, installingInstall Mounting Brackets on the Server

multiple server management toolsMultiple Server Management Tools

My Oracle Support

using to download software release packagesOptions for Accessing Firmware and Software Updates

N

NET MGT port

pinoutsNET MGT Port

network configuration

IPv4

testingTest the IPv4 or IPv6 Network Configuration

IPv6

testingTest the IPv4 or IPv6 Network Configuration

O

On/Standby button, locationPower On the Host Using the On/Standby Button

Operating SystemInstalling an Operating System

optimal range

humidityHumidity Guidelines

Oracle Flash Accelerator F640 PCIe CardViewing Installed Oracle Flash Accelerator F640 PCIe Cards in BIOS Setup Utility

Oracle ILOM

cabling forServer Management Connection Options

logging inAccessing Oracle ILOM

modifying service processor network settingsModifying Network Settings

overviewOracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM)

powering the host on and offPower the Host On and Off Using Oracle ILOM

resetting the serverReset the Server Using Oracle ILOM

resetting the service processorReset the Service Processor Using Oracle ILOM

Oracle ILOM interfaces

connectionConnecting to Oracle ILOM

SNMP v3Oracle ILOM Hardware and Interfaces

SSH command-lineOracle ILOM Hardware and Interfaces

web browserOracle ILOM Hardware and Interfaces

Oracle Server X8-2 back panel

connectorsX8-2 Back Panel Features

featuresX8-2 Back Panel Features

Oracle Server X8-2 front panel

connectorsX8-2 Front Panel Features

featuresX8-2 Front Panel Features

Oracle Server X8-2L back panel

connectorsX8-2L Back Panel Features

Oracle Server X8-2L front panel featuresX8-2L Front Panel Features

P

physical specifications

Rackmount Checklist

Facility Power Checklist

pinouts

NET MGT portNET MGT Port

SER MGT portSER MGT Ports

USB portsUSB Port

portsServer Features and Components

cable

X8-2L Back Panel Connectors and Ports

X8-2 Back Panel Connectors and Ports

ethernetEthernet Ports

NET MGT

Connect Cables and Power Cords

X8-2L Back Panel Features

networkConfiguring Oracle Server X8-2 Network Media

SER MGT

Connect Cables and Power Cords

X8-2L Back Panel Features

power

buttonPower Off the Host Using the On/Standby Button

mainPowering the Host On and Off

standbyPowering the Host On and Off

statePowering the Host On and Off

power on the host

using Oracle ILOMPower the Host On and Off Using Oracle ILOM

using the On/Standby buttonPower On the Host Using the On/Standby Button

power specificationsCabling Requirements

power states

mainPowering the Host On and Off

offPowering the Host On and Off

standbyPowering the Host On and Off

preparation checklistsPreparation Checklists

R

rack

compatibilityRack Compatibility

requirementsRack Compatibility

safety precautionsSafety Precautions

specificationsRack Compatibility

stability for installationStabilize the Rack

rack installationInstalling the Server Into a Rack

rackmount

kitInstalling the Server Into a Rack

kit contentsRackmount Kit Contents

marking the locationMark the Rackmount Location

rail assemblyInstalling the Server Into a Rack

stabilizing the rack

Remove the Cable Management Arm

Install the Cable Management Arm (Optional)

Stabilize the Rack

RAID

configureConfiguring RAID on Oracle Storage 12 Gb SAS PCIe RAID Host Bus Adapter, Internal 16 Port

rail assemblyInstalling the Server Into a Rack

rear cable connections and portsX8-2L Back Panel Connectors and Ports

remote ethernet connectionLog In to Oracle ILOM Using a Remote Ethernet Connection

remotelyLog In to Oracle ILOM Using a Remote Ethernet Connection

removing cable management armRemove the Cable Management Arm

requirements

electrical powerElectrical Requirements

environmentalEnvironmental Requirements

tools and equipmentTools and Equipment

resetting the serverResetting the Server

resetting the service processor

from the server back panelReset the Service Processor From the Server Back Panel

with Oracle ILOMReset the Service Processor Using Oracle ILOM

RJ-45 cableCabling Requirements

root account password, recoverRecover the Root Account Password

S

safety precautionsSafety Precautions

secure shell (SSH) command-line interfaceOracle ILOM Hardware and Interfaces

SER MGT port

pinoutsSER MGT Ports

serial numberLocating the System Serial Number

server

componentsServer Components

management tools

Single Server Management Tools

Server Management

physical specificationsServer Physical Specifications

power on and off with On/Standby buttonPower On the Host Using the On/Standby Button

power on and off with Oracle ILOMPower the Host On and Off Using Oracle ILOM

preparing for installationPreparing for Server Installation

resetting with Oracle ILOMReset the Server Using Oracle ILOM

space requirementsRack Space Requirements

server weightESD Precautions

service processor

resetting using Oracle ILOMReset the Service Processor Using Oracle ILOM

resetting using server back panelReset the Service Processor From the Server Back Panel

troubleshootingTroubleshooting Oracle ILOM

service processor network settingsModifying Network Settings

using Oracle ILOMModifying Network Settings

shipping inventory contentsShipping Inventory

shipping inventory, checking for damageShipping Inventory

single server management toolsSingle Server Management Tools

site planning checklistsSite Planning Checklists

Access Route and Data Center RoomAccess Route and Data Center Checklist

Auto Service RequestAuto Service Request Checklist

Data Center environmentData Center Environment Checklist

Facility PowerFacility Power Checklist

LogisticsLogistics Checklist

RackmountRackmount Checklist

SafetySafety Checklist

slide-rail assemblies, attaching to rackAttach the Slide-Rails

SNMP v3 interfaceOracle ILOM Hardware and Interfaces

software release packagesSoftware Releases

SP reset

using the pinhole buttonReset the Service Processor From the Server Back Panel

specifications

agency complianceAgency Compliance

physical

Rackmount Checklist

Facility Power Checklist

standby mode, when AC connectedCabling Requirements

Standby power modePowering the Host On and Off

status indicators (LEDs)

X8-2 Front Panel Features

Server Features and Components

storage

configurationConfiguring Storage Drives for Operating System Installation

storage drives

X8-2 Front Panel Features

Server Features and Components

support worksheetTechnical Support Information Worksheet

T

temperature guidelinesTemperature Guidelines

tools and equipment, needed for installationTools and Equipment

troubleshooting

Resources for Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

Troubleshooting Installation Issues

service processor connectionTroubleshooting Oracle ILOM

U

Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI)

boot modeConfiguring RAID on Oracle Storage 12 Gb SAS PCIe RAID Host Bus Adapter, Internal 16 Port

configuring RAID inConfiguring RAID on Oracle Storage 12 Gb SAS PCIe RAID Host Bus Adapter, Internal 16 Port

overviewUnified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI)

unpacking guidelinesReceiving and Unpacking Requirements

USB ports

output powerUSB Port

pinoutsUSB Port

V

ventilation and coolingVentilation and Cooling Requirements

ventilation guidelinesVentilation and Cooling Requirements

W

web browser interfaceOracle ILOM Hardware and Interfaces

worksheet

supportTechnical Support Information Worksheet