Oracle^® Server X7-8 Installation Guide

Index

A

AC currentPowering the Host On and Off

AC OK indicatorFront Panel Features

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 compliance specificationsAgency Compliance

airflow requirementsVentilation and Cooling Requirements

Auto Service Request (ASR)Auto Service Request

auto service request checklistAuto Service Request Checklist

B

back panel

connectionsBack Panel Features

connectorsBack Panel Connectors and Ports

featuresBack Panel Features

browser interfaceOracle ILOM Hardware and User Interfaces

C

cables

connectingLogging In to Oracle ILOM and Powering On the Server

cabling, required cable connectionsConnecting Cables and Applying Power

cards

PCIePCIe Cards

checklist

access routeAccess 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

circuit breaker UPS guidelinesCircuit Breaker and UPS Guidelines

clearance, airflowVentilation and Cooling Requirements

connector locations

back panelBack Panel Connectors and Ports

console

device requiredTools and Equipment

serialAccess the Serial Remote Host Console

currentElectrical Requirements

D

data center environment checklistData Center Environment Checklist

documentation

for diagnosticsProduct Documentation Library

for Oracle Hardware Management PackOracle Hardware Management Pack

for Oracle ILOMRelated Information

for serverProduct Documentation Library

E

electrical specifications

server input currentElectrical Requirements

voltageElectrical Requirements

environmental requirementsEnvironmental Requirements

ESD precautionsESD Precautions

Ethernet cables, connectingLogging In to Oracle ILOM and Powering On the Server

Ethernet ports

cablingCabling Requirements

pinoutsCabling Requirements

external cables, connectingLogging In to Oracle ILOM and Powering On the Server

F

facility power checklistFacility Power Checklist

fan module

service required LEDFan Module Controls and Indicators

first-time log in

Oracle ILOMAccess Oracle ILOM Using a Local Serial Connection

front panel

features

Front Panel Features

Front Panel Features

indicatorsFront Panel Features

G

Gigabit Ethernet (LAN) connectorsLogging In to Oracle ILOM and Powering On the Server

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

receiving and unpackingReceiving and Unpacking Requirements

temperatureTemperature Guidelines

ventilationVentilation and Cooling Requirements

H

Hardware Management Pack

documentationInstalling Updates Using Other Methods

overview

Installing Updates Using Other Methods

Oracle Hardware Management Pack

host console

accessingAccess the Serial Remote Host Console

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

back panelBack Panel Features

installation

optional componentsOptional Component Installation

preparingPreparing for Installation and Power On

installation task overviewInstallation Procedure Overview

installing server

optional componentsOptional Component Installation

installing server into a rackInstalling the Server Into a Rack

installing server, tools requiredTools and Equipment

inventory, ship kitShipping Inventory

IPMIOracle ILOM Hardware and User Interfaces

IPv4

testingTest the IPv4 or IPv6 Network Configuration

IPv6

testingTest the IPv4 or IPv6 Network Configuration

L

logging in remotely

Oracle ILOMAccess Oracle ILOM Using a Remote Ethernet Connection

logging in using Oracle ILOM

locallyAccess Oracle ILOM Using a Local Serial Connection

remotelyAccess Oracle ILOM Using a Remote Ethernet Connection

logistics checklistLogistics Checklist

M

Main power modePowering the Host On and Off

management toolsServer Management

messages retention, limits ofCabling Requirements

minimum cable connectionsCabling Requirements

My Oracle Support

using to download software release packages

Options for Accessing Firmware and Software Updates

Getting Firmware and Software Updates

N

NET MGT port

pinoutsNET MGT Ports

network configuration

IPv4

testingTest the IPv4 or IPv6 Network Configuration

IPv6

testingTest the IPv4 or IPv6 Network Configuration

O

On/Standby

buttonPower Off the Host Using the On/Standby Button

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

Oracle ILOM

browser interfaceAccess Oracle ILOM Using a Remote Ethernet Connection

command-line interfaceAccess Oracle ILOM Using a Local Serial Connection

default username and passwordAccess Oracle ILOM Using a Remote Ethernet Connection

logging inAccessing Oracle ILOM

logging in locallyAccess Oracle ILOM Using a Local Serial Connection

logging in remotelyAccess Oracle ILOM Using a Remote Ethernet Connection

modifying service processor network settingsModifying Oracle ILOM Network Settings

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

troubleshootingTroubleshooting Oracle ILOM

Oracle ILOM interfaces

browserOracle ILOM Hardware and User Interfaces

IPMIOracle ILOM Hardware and User Interfaces

SNMP v3Oracle ILOM Hardware and User Interfaces

SSH command-lineOracle ILOM Hardware and User Interfaces

P

PCIe cardsPCIe Cards

physical specificationsServer Physical Specifications

pinouts

Ethernet portsEthernet Ports

NET MGT portNET MGT Ports

SER MGT portSER MGT Ports

ports

SER MGT/RJ-45Logging In to Oracle ILOM and Powering On the Server

SP NET MGT EthernetLogging In to Oracle ILOM and Powering On the Server

USBCabling Requirements

power

MainPowering the Host On and Off

StandbyPowering the Host On and Off

statePowering the Host On and Off

power cables, connectingLogging In to Oracle ILOM and Powering On the Server

power on the host

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

using Oracle ILOMPower the Host On and Off Using Oracle ILOM

power specificationsCabling Requirements

power states

MainPowering the Host On and Off

offPowering the Host On and Off

standbyPowering the Host On and Off

precautions

for rackmountingESD Precautions

for server installationESD Precautions

preparation checklistsPreparation Checklists

R

rack compatibilityRack Compatibility

rack installationInstalling the Server Into a Rack

rack safety precautionsSafety Precautions

rack space requirementsRack Space Requirements

rackmount

kitInstalling the Server Into a Rack

kit contentsRackmount Kit Contents

stabilizing the rackStabilize the Rack for Installation

rackmount checklistRackmount Checklist

RAID

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

rail assemblyInstalling the Server Into a Rack

remote Ethernet connectionAccess Oracle ILOM Using a Remote Ethernet Connection

requirements

environmentalEnvironmental Requirements

maintenance spaceMaintenance Space Requirements

rack spaceRack Space Requirements

tools and equipmentTools and Equipment

resetting the serverResetting the Server

resetting the service processor

using Oracle ILOMReset the SP Using Oracle ILOM

RJ-45 cableCabling Requirements

root account password, recoverRecover the Root Account Password

S

safety checklistSafety Checklist

Secure Shell (SSH) command-line interfaceOracle ILOM Hardware and User Interfaces

SER MGT port

pinoutsSER MGT Ports

serial null modem cable

connectingLogging In to Oracle ILOM and Powering On the Server

server

management toolsServer 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

resetResetting the Server

space requirementsMaintenance Space Requirements

temperature guidelinesTemperature Guidelines

troubleshootingTroubleshooting Installation Issues

service processor

resetting

using Oracle ILOMReset the SP Using Oracle ILOM

troubleshootingTroubleshooting Installation Issues

service processor network settingsModifying Oracle ILOM Network Settings

using Oracle ILOMModifying Oracle ILOM Network Settings

shipping cartons

checking for damageShipping Inventory

contentsShipping Inventory

site planning checklistsSite Planning Checklists

LogisticsLogistics Checklist

SNMP v3 interfaceOracle ILOM Hardware and User Interfaces

software release packagesGetting Firmware and Software Updates

SP NET MGT Ethernet portLogging In to Oracle ILOM and Powering On the Server

space requirements

serverMaintenance Space Requirements

specifications

agency complianceAgency Compliance

electricalElectrical Requirements

environmentalEnvironmental Requirements

physicalServer Physical Specifications

standby mode, when AC connectedCabling Requirements

Standby power modePowering the Host On and Off

status indicators (LEDs)Server Features and Components

storage

configurationConfiguring Storage Drives for Operating System Installation

storage drivesServer Features and Components

support worksheetTechnical Support Information Worksheet

system status indicators

back panelBack Panel Features

front panelFront Panel Features

T

temperature

guidelinesTemperature Guidelines

tools and equipment, needed for server installationTools and Equipment

troubleshooting

oracle ILOMTroubleshooting Installation Issues

serverTroubleshooting Installation Issues

U

Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI)

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

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

USB portsCabling Requirements

output powerUSB Ports

pinoutsUSB Ports

V

ventilation requirementsVentilation and Cooling Requirements

voltageElectrical Requirements

W

web browser interface

Oracle ILOMAccess Oracle ILOM Using a Remote Ethernet Connection

worksheet

supportTechnical Support Information Worksheet