Oracle Sun Fire X2270 M2 Installation Manual

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Sun Fire X2270 M2 Server Installation Guide for ESX Software

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Contents
Preface ......................................................................................................................................................5
Related Books ..................................................................................................................................5
About This Documentation (PDF and HTML) ..........................................................................7
Documentation Comments ...........................................................................................................7
Download Server System Tools and Drivers ...............................................................................7
Documents History ........................................................................................................................8
Sun Fire X2270 M2 Server Installation Guide for ESX Software ......................................................9
Preparing to Install VMware ESX 4.0 and ESXi 4.0 ......................................................................... 11
Task Map for the VMware Installation ...................................................................................... 11
Supported Operating Systems .................................................................................................... 12
How to Obtain VMware Installation and Administration Documentation ......................... 12
How to Obtain an Image of the Installation File ....................................................................... 12
Selecting a Console Option .........................................................................................................13
Selecting a Boot Media and OS Delivery Option ...................................................................... 15
How to Update the ESX or ESXi Operating System ................................................................. 17
Installing VMware ESX 4.0 ................................................................................................................. 19
How to Determine the NIC MAC Address Using the ILOM CLI .......................................... 19
How to Install Vmware ESX 4.0 ................................................................................................. 20
Translating Network Interface Card PCI Bus Numbers to Physical Network Ports ............ 22
Installing VMware ESXi 4.0 ............................................................................................................... 25
How to Install VMwareESXi 4.0 ................................................................................................ 25
Booting Installation Media ................................................................................................................. 27
How to Boot From OS Media Locally ........................................................................................ 27
How to Boot From OS Distribution Media or ISO File Remotely .......................................... 28
Index ......................................................................................................................................................31
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Preface

This preface describes related documentation, available documentation formats, and the process for submitting feedback to Oracle. It also includes a document change history.
“Related Books” on page 5
“About This Documentation (PDF and HTML)” on page 7
“Documentation Comments” on page 7
“Download Server System Tools and Drivers” on page 7
“Documents History” on page 8

Related Books

The following is a list of documents related to Oracle's Sun Fire X2270 M2 server. These and additional support documents are available on the http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=sfx2270m2&id=homepage.
Document Group Document Description
library page at:
Sun Fire X2270 M2 Server-Specic Documentation
Sun Fire X2270 M2 Server Product Documentation
Sun Fire X2270 M2 Server Getting Started Guide
Sun Fire X2270 M2 Server Installation Guide*
Sun Fire X2270 M2 Server Product Notes*
Sun Installation Assistant 2.3 through
2.4 User's Guide for x64 Servers*
Sun Fire X2270 M2 Server Installation Guide for Oracle Solaris Operating Systems*
Integrated HTML version of all starred (*) documents, including Search and Index.
Pictorial setup quick reference.
How to install, rack, and congure the server up to initial power-on.
Important late-breaking information about the server.
An Oracle tool used to perform an assisted installation of a supported Windows or Linux OS, upgrade rmware (regardless of OS), and other tasks.
How to install the Oracle Solaris OS on your server.
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Related Books
Document Group Document Description
Oracle Integrated Controller Disk Management
x64 Servers Applications and Utilities Reference Documentation
Sun Fire X2270 M2 Server Installation Guide for Oracle VM*
Sun Fire X2270 M2 Server Installation Guide for Linux Operating Systems*
Sun Fire X2270 M2 Server Installation Guide for Windows Operating Systems*
Sun Fire X2270 M2 Server Installation Guide for ESX Software*
Integrated Lights Out Manager Supplement for the Sun Fire X2270 M2 Server*
Sun Fire X2270 M2 Server Diagnostics Guide*
Sun Fire X2270 M2 Server Service Manual*
Sun Fire X2270 M2 Server Safety and Compliance Guide
Sun x64 Server Disk Management Overview
Sun x64 Server Utilities Reference Manual
How to install Oracle VM on your server.
How to install a supported Linux OS on your server.
How to install supported versions of Microsoft Windows on your server.
How to install supported versions of the ESX OS on your server.
Version-specic supplemental information for your server's Integrated Lights Out Manager.
How to diagnose problems with your server.
How to service and maintain your server.
Safety and compliance information about your server.
Information about managing your server storage.
How to use the available utilities included with your server.
Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) 3.0 Documentation
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Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) 3.0 Feature Updates and Release Notes
Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) 3.0 Getting Started Guide
Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) 3.0 Concepts Guide
Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) 3.0 Web Interface Procedures Guide
Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) 3.0 CLI Procedures Guide
Information about new ILOM features.
Overview of ILOM 3.0.
Conceptual information about ILOM
3.0.
How to use ILOM through the web interface.
How to use ILOM through commands.
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Document Group Document Description

Documentation Comments

Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) 3.0 SNMP and IPMI Procedures Guide
Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) 3.0 Management Protocols Reference Guide

About This Documentation (PDF and HTML)

This documentation set is available in both portable document format (PDF) and HTML. The information is presented in topic-based format (similar to online help) and therefore does not include chapters, appendices, or section numbering.
Documentation Comments
Oracle is interested in improving product documentation and welcomes your comments and suggestions. You can submit comments by going to this link:
http://www.oraclesurveys.com/se.ashx?s=25113745587BE578

Download ServerSystem Tools and Drivers

How to use SNMP and IPMI commands.
Information about management protocols.
Patches and the Tools and Drivers CD/DVD ISO image le for your server are now available by from MyOracle Support (MOS). Use this procedure to access server-specic downloads on MOS.
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http://support.oracle.com.
Go to
Sign in to My Oracle Support.
At the top of the page, click the Patches and Updates tab.
The Patches and Updates screen appears.
In the Search screen, click Product or Family(AdvancedSearch).
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The screen appears with search elds.
In the Product eld, select the product from the drop-down list.
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Alternatively, type a full or partial product name (for example, Sun Fire X2270 M2) until a match appears.
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Documents History

In the Release eld, selectthe release from the drop-downlist.
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Expand the folders to see the component oerings.
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Click Search.
A list of updates (patches) appears.
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To selecta patch, click the check boxesnext to the patch name (you can select more than one patch).
A popup action panel appears. The panel contains several action options.
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To download the update, click Download in the popup panel.
The download begins automatically.
Documents History
May 2010, initial publication
June 2010, collection refresh, revisions to –11
March 2011, Product Notes document updated for document errata and SW v1.1.0 and SW v1.2.0 releases. Windows Operating System Installation Guide revised for document errata. Oracle Solaris Operating System Installation Guide revised for document errata. Service Manual revised for document errata.
September 2011, Product Notes and OS Installation Guides updated for SW v1.3.0 release.
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Sun Fire X2270 M2 Server Installation Guide for ESX Software

This guide describes the process for installing supported versions of VMware's ESX software on a Sun Fire X2270 M2 server.
Section Link
Installation setup information and instructions.
ESX 4.0 installation instructions “Installing VMware ESX 4.0” on page 19
ESXi 4.0 installation instructions “Installing VMware ESXi 4.0” on page 25
Installation boot instructions “Booting Installation Media” on page 27
“Preparing to Install VMware ESX 4.0 and ESXi 4.0” on page 11
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Preparing to InstallVMware ESX 4.0 and ESXi
4.0
This section contains information about preparing to install VMware ESX software on the Sun Fire X2270 M2 server:
“Task Map for the VMware Installation” on page 11
“Supported Operating Systems” on page 12
“How to Obtain VMware Installation and Administration Documentation” on page 12
“How to Obtain an Image of the Installation File” on page 12
“Selecting a Console Option” on page 13
“Selecting a Boot Media and OS Delivery Option” on page 15
“How to Update the ESX or ESXi Operating System” on page 17

Task Map for the VMware Installation

Use the following task map table to preview the installation process. The table lists the required tasks and provides a description and pointer to the relevant topics.
Note – The information in this guide assumes that you have performed the server setup as
described in the Sun Fire X2270 M2 Server Installation Guide.
Step Task RelevantTopic(s)
1 Review the list of supported
operating systems and the latest information about the server.
2 Gather the VMware installation
documentation and software.
3 Choose a console connection and
installation method.
4 Choose an OS delivery method. “Selecting a Boot Media and OS Delivery Option” on
Sun Fire X2270 M2 Server Product Notes
“How to Obtain VMware Installation and
Administration Documentation” on page 12
“How to Obtain an Image of the Installation File” on
page 12
“Selecting a Console Option” on page 13
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Supported Operating Systems

Step Task RelevantTopic(s)
5 Perform the VMware ESX or ESXi
OS installation.
6 Update the VMware operating
system, if necessary.
Supported Operating Systems
For the most up-to-date information about the server, including a listing of supported versions of operating systems, refer to

How to ObtainVMware Installation and Administration Documentation

This task describes how to obtain the required VMware installation documentation.
Navigate to the VMware documentation site at:
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http://www.vmware.com/support/pubs/vs_pages/vsp_pubs_esxi40_i_vc40.html
Sun Fire X2270 M2 Server Product Notes.
“Installing VMware ESX 4.0” on page 19
-or-
“Installing VMware ESXi 4.0” on page 25
“How to Update the ESX or ESXi Operating System” on
page 17
Next Steps
Next Steps
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Use the informationfrom these documents to plan your installation before proceeding.
“How to Obtain an Image of the Installation File” on page 12

How to Obtain an Image of the Installation File

This task describes how to obtain an ESX 4.0 or ESXi 4.0 installation image.
Download a the ISO le from the VMware website:
http://www.vmware.com/download/
If you are going to perform the installation using the remote console, you can either burn it to a DVD or copy the ISO le to the server that is hosting the remote console session.
“Selecting a Console Option” on page 13
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Selecting a Console Option

The console allows you to see and respond to system prompts during the OS installation process. The two console options are local console and remote console. The following table describes both options and the setup requirements. Use this table to select the best option for your environment.
Console Description Setup Requirement
Selecting a Console Option
Local Console You can install the OS and
administer the server by attaching a local console directly to the server SP.
1. Attach a local console to the server. For more information, refer to the
Server Installation Guide
2. At the ILOM prompt, type your ILOM user name and password.
3. Establish a connection to the host serial port by typing:
start /SP/console
The video output is automatically routed to the local console.
Sun Fire X2270 M2
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Selecting a Console Option
Console Description Setup Requirement
Remote Console You can install the OS and
administer the server from a remote console by establishing a network connection to the server SP.
Examples of remote consoles include:
Web-based client connection using the Sun ILOM Remote Console application
SSH client connection using a serial console
1. Determine the IP address for the server SP. For more information, refer to the
Fire X2270 M2 Server Installation Guide
2. Establish a connection between a remote console and the server SP:
For a web-based client connection, see
Connect to the SP Using a Web-Based Client” on
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page 14
For SSH client connection,
“How to Connect to the
see
SP Using an SSH Client” on page 15
For additional information about establishing a remote connection to the ILOM SP or using the Sun ILOM Remote Console, see Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager 3.0 Documentation Collection.
.
Sun
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“How to
BeforeYou Begin

How to Connect to the SP Using aWeb-Based Client

Use this task to connect to the service processor (SP) with the ILOM web interface when using the Remote Console option. For more information about using the ILOM web interface, refer to the Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) 3.0 Web Interface Procedures Guide, which is included with the Sun Fire X2270 M2 server documentation collection.
This task assumes you have performed the hardware setup procedures described in the
X2270 M2 Server Installation Guide
In a web browser, type the IP address for the SP.
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The ILOM login screen appears.
Log in to the ILOM web interface.
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Selecting a Boot Media and OS Delivery Option

Redirect the video output from the serverto the webclient by launching the Remote Console
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application.
Enable device redirection (mouse, keyboard, etc. ) in the Device menu.
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Next Steps
BeforeYou Begin
“Selecting a Boot Media and OS Delivery Option” on page 15

How to Connect to the SP Using an SSH Client

Use this task to connect to the service processor (SP) with SSH and the ILOM command–line interface (CLI). For more information about using the ILOM CLI, refer to the Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) 3.0 CLI Procedures Guide, which is included with the Sun Fire X2270 M2 server documentation collection.
This task assumes you have performed the hardware setup procedures described in the
X2270 M2 Server Installation Guide
From a serial console, establish an SSH connection to the SP.
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For example: ssh root@sp_ipaddress
where sp_ipaddress is the IP address of the server SP.
Log in to the ILOM CLI.
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The CLI prompt appears:
->
Redirect the video output from the serverto the SSH client by typing:
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-> start /SP/console
.
Sun Fire
Next Steps
“Selecting a Boot Media and OS Delivery Option” on page 15
Selecting a B oot Media and OS Delivery Option
Once you've decided on a console method, choose the best boot media and OS delivery option (local or remote) for your infrastructure. The OS is not available on a CD/DVD, so you will need to use an ISO image or a physical CD/DVD. If you would like to use a physical CD/DVD, use the ISO image to burn a CD/DVD.The following table identies the supported media options and the setup requirements for each.
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Selecting a Boot Media and OS Delivery Option
Note – To use a physical CD/DVD to install the OS, download the ISO image and burn a
CD/DVD.
Installation Media Description Setup Requirement
Local Boot Media Local boot media requires a
built-in storage device on the server, or an external storage device attached to the server. Supported OS local boot media sources can include: CD/DVD-ROM installation media, and, if applicable, oppy device driver media.
Remote Boot Media Remote media requires you to boot
the installation media over the network. You can start the network installation from a redirected boot storage device.
Supported OS remote media sources can include:
CD/DVD-ROM installation media, and, if applicable, oppy device driver media
CD/DVD-ROM ISO installation image and, if applicable, oppy ISO device driver media)
PXE Installation Automated installations use a
Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) technology to enable the clients without an operating system to boot remotely to the automated installation server that performs the installation of the operating system.
If your server does not contain a built-in storage device, attach the appropriate storage device to the server using a USB connector.
Note – Refer to Connecting the
Cables in the
Server Installation Guide
Sun Fire X2270 M2
.
1. Insert the boot media into the storage device.
2. Establish a web-based client connection to the ILOM server SP and launch the Sun ILOM Remote Console application.
3. In the Device menu of the Sun ILOM Remote Console application, specify the location of the boot media.
1. Congure the network server to export the installation using a PXE boot.
2. Make the OS installation media available for PXE boot.
3. To boot the installation media, select the PXE boot interface card as the temporary boot device.
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Selecting a Boot Media and OS Delivery Option

How to Update the ESX or ESXi Operating System

After installing the OS, check to see if updates are available from VMware.
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Check the VMware web site to see if any updates are available.
http://www.vmware.com/support/
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Download and install any updates as described on the VMware web site. For download instructions, go to:
http://www.vmware.com/mysupport/download.
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Installing VMware ESX 4.0

This section contains the steps for booting and installing VMware ESX 4.0 from local or remote installation media.
“How to Determine the NIC MAC Address Using the ILOM CLI” on page 19
“How to Install Vmware ESX 4.0” on page 20
“Translating Network Interface Card PCI Bus Numbers to Physical Network Ports” on
page 22

How to Determine the NIC MAC Address Using the ILOMCLI

During the ESX 4.0 installation process, you must choose a live network adapter port (NET 0 or NET 1) for the VMware service console. The network adapters are identied by the MAC address of the NIC. Use this procedure to determine the MAC address of the NICs.
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Access the ILOM CLI.
For information about accessing the ILOM CLI , refer to
(ILOM) 3.0 Supplement for the Sun Fire X2270 M2 Server
Manager (ILOM) 3.0 Getting Started Guide.
Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager
or the Oracle Integrated Lights Out
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At the CLI prompt (–>), enter the following command for each server network port:
-> show /SYS/MB/NETn
where is n is 0 or 1.
For example:
The CLI command show /SYS/MB/NET0, would produce the following output, where the fru_serial_number eld lists the MAC address:
->show /SYS/MB/NET0
/SYS/MB/NET0
Targets:
Properties:
type = Network Interface
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ipmi_name = MB/NET0 fru_name = GIGABIT ETHERNET CONTROLLERS fru_manufacturer = INTEL fru_part_number = 82575EB fru_serial_number = 00:21:28:3d:ec:04 fault_state = OK clear_fault_action = (none)
Note – For more information about the ILOM CLI commands, refer to Oracle Integrated Lights
Out Manager (ILOM) 3.0 CLI Procedures Guide.
Make note of the MAC addresses of the NICs.
Log out of the CLI:
–> exit
Next Steps
BeforeYou Begin
“How to Install Vmware ESX 4.0” on page 20

How to InstallVmware ESX 4.0

Use this task in conjunction with the VMware installation documentation to boot and install ESX 4.0.
This task requires that the installation media boots from one of the following sources:
CD or DVD (internal or external CD/DVD)
ISO software image (network repository)
Note – If you want to use a CD/DVD for installation, you must create it. The OS software
is only available as a download.
This task requires that you know the MAC addresses of the network ports (NET 0 and NET
1). To determine the MAC addresses, see
the ILOM CLI” on page 19
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Ensure that yourconsole setup is ready.
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Ensure that the installation media is available to boot.
For CD/DVD distribution media. Insert the VMwareESX media boot disk into the local or
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“How to Determine the NIC MAC Address Using
remote USB CD/DVD-ROM drive.
For ISO images. Ensure that the ISO images are available and that the boot disk image has been selected in the ILOM Remote Console application's Device menu (Device > CD-ROM Image).
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Installing VMware ESX 4.0
To boot the server from the OS installation media, use one of the following methods.
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Locally using a physical CD/DVD,see “How to Boot From OS Media Locally” on page 27.
Remotely using an ISO image or a CD/DVD,see “How to Boot From OS Distribution Media
or ISO File Remotely” on page 28
Refer to the ESX 4.0 installation documentation to assist you throughthe installation process.
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During the installation process, a Network Conguration dialog appears.
In the Network Adapter eld, click the drop-downmenu and select the network adapter,and
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click Next.
A live network adapter (an adapter connected to the network) must be specied for the VMware service console (vmnic0). Each network adapter that is live has a green check mark next to it as shown in the above dialog. Also, notice that the MAC address that is associated with the server’s physical network port (NET0 or NET1) is displayed. Therefore, you can use the MAC address to determine which of the server’s physical network ports is being displayed.
Note – If you are not sure which network adapter to select, contact your network administrator.
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TranslatingNetworkInterface Card PCI Bus Numbers to Physical Net work Ports

A second ESX 4.0 Network Conguration dialog appears.
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Select a network adapter congurationmethod.
Do one of the following:
To auto-congure the network adapter, select Set automatically using DHCP, and click Next.
Or
To manually congure the network adapter, select Use the following network settings, enter the network settings, and click Next.
Refer to theVMwareinstallation documentation for ESX and complete the installation.
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Next Steps
“How to Update the ESX or ESXi Operating System” on page 17
Translating Network Interface Card PCI Bus Numbers to Physical Network Ports
This section identies the appropriate network card to congure for the VMware service console. To translate the PCI bus numbering or network interface cards populated in a Sun Fire X2270 M2 server, refer to the following table:
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TranslatingNetworkInterface Card PCI Bus Numbers to Physical Net work Ports
PCI Bus:Device:Function Port label
1:0:0 Net 0
1:0:1 Net 1
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Installing VMware ESXi 4.0

This section contains steps for booting and installing VMware ESXi 4.0 from local or remote installation media.

How to InstallVMware ESXi 4.0

This topic describes how to install VMware ESXi 4.0 locally from a DVD/CD-ROM drive and remotely from a DVD/CD-ROM drive or an equivalent ISO image.
Note – If you are going to install your OS on a disk that is part of a RAID array, you must
congure the RAID array before installing your OS. See your disk management documentation for details.
Ensure that yourconsole setup is ready.
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Ensure that the installation media is available to boot.
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For CD/DVD distribution media. Insert the VMwareESX media boot disk into the local or remote USB CD/DVD drive.
For ISO images. Ensure that the ISO images are available and that the boot disk image has been selected in the ILOM Remote Console application's Device menu (Device > CD-ROM Image).
Next Steps
Boot the server from the OS installation media using one of the following methods.
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Locally using a physical CD/DVD,see “How to Boot From OS Media Locally” on page 27.
Remotely using an ISO image or a CD/DVD,see “How to Boot From OS Distribution Media
or ISO File Remotely” on page 28.
Refer to theVMwareinstallation document for ESXi to assist you through the installation
4
process.
“How to Update the ESX or ESXi Operating System” on page 17
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Booting Installation Media

This topic describes how to boot from an OS distribution media (CD or DVD) or an equivalent ISO le. It contains the following topics.
“How to Boot From OS Media Locally” on page 27
“How to Boot From OS Distribution Media or ISO File Remotely” on page 28
When you are done, control passes from the BIOS to the OS installation procedures. Follow the steps in your OS installation guide.

How to Boot From OS Media Locally

1
Connect to the console.
For more information, see
Installation Guide
2
Insert the distribution media.
3
Reset the server .
.
Do one of the following:
From the ILOM web interface, select Remote Control > Remote Power Control, then select the PowerCycle option from the Host action list box.
From the local server, press the Power button (approximately 1 second) on the front panel of the server to power o the server, then press the Power button again to power on the server.
“Connecting to the System Console” in Sun Fire X2270 M2 Server
Note – The next events occur very quickly; therefore, focus your attention on the following
steps. Watch carefully for these messages as they appear on the screen for a brief time. You might want to enlarge the size of your screen to eliminate scroll bars.
4
When you see a message oering a series of selections,press F8.
Initializing USB Controllers .. Done. Press F2 to run Setup (CTRL+E on Remote Keyboard) Press F8 for BBS POPUP (CTRL+P on Remote Keyboard) Press F12 to boot from the network (CTRL+N on Remote Keyboard)
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Booting Installation Media
5
After a delay, a menu oers a selection of boot devices.
Please select boot device:
-------------------------------­USB CD/DVD PXE:IBA GE Slot 1000 v1331 PXE:IBA GE Slot 1001 v1331 PXE:IBA GE Slot 4100 v1331 PXE:IBA GE Slot 4101 v1331 PXE:IBA GE Slot 8100 v1331 PXE:IBA GE Slot 8101 v1331 PXE:IBA GE Slot C100 v1331 PXE:IBA GE Slot C101 v1331
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Select CD/DVD from the list.
Control passes to the OS installation program on the media.
Next Steps
Return to one of the following:
“How to Install Vmware ESX 4.0” on page 20
“How to Install VMwareESXi 4.0” on page 25

How to Boot From OS Distribution Media or ISO File Remotely

You can boot from the physical media (CD or DVD) or from an equivalent ISO image.
If you areusing a CD or DVD, insertit in the CD/DVD drive.
1
Start and congure a remoteconsole session.
2
For more information, see
Fire X2270 M2 Server InstallationGuide
a. Connect to the console.
b. When the Remote Console window appears, open the Devices menu and select:
CD-ROM if you are using physical media.
CD-ROM Image if you are using an ISO le.
“Communicating With the ILOM and the System Console” in Sun
.
c. If Keyboard and Mouse are not selected, select them as well.
Your remote console session is congured.
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Poweron or reset the server.
3
BIOS messages appear on the console.
4
When you see a message oering a series of selections,press F8.
Initializing USB Controllers .. Done. Press F2 to run Setup (CTRL+E on Remote Keyboard) Press F8 for BBS POPUP (CTRL+P on Remote Keyboard) Press F12 to boot from the network (CTRL+N on Remote Keyboard)
After a delay, a menu oers a selection of boot devices.
Please select boot device:
-------------------------------­Virtual CD/DVD PXE:IBA GE Slot 1000 v1331 PXE:IBA GE Slot 1001 v1331 PXE:IBA GE Slot 4100 v1331 PXE:IBA GE Slot 4101 v1331 PXE:IBA GE Slot 8100 v1331 PXE:IBA GE Slot 8101 v1331 PXE:IBA GE Slot C100 v1331 PXE:IBA GE Slot C101 v1331
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Select a boot device from the list.
5
To boot from a physical CD/DVD or from an ISO image, select CD/DVD.
Booting Installation Media
Next Steps
Control passes to the OS installation program on the media.
Return to one of the following:
“How to Install Vmware ESX 4.0” on page 20
“How to Install VMwareESXi 4.0” on page 25
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Index

B
boot OS
locally, 27–28 remotely, 28–29
C
CD/DVD, ISO image, 16 command-line interface (CLI), ILOM, 15 connecting
ILOM
CLI, 15
ILOM web interface, 14–15
console options, 13
D
determining, NIC MAC address, 19–20 documentation, 12 downloading
media, 12
I
installation
media, 12 methods, 15 preparation, 11–17 task map, 11 updating OS, 17
installing
ESX 4.0, 20–22 ESXi 4.0, 25
ISO image
CD/DVD, 16 obtaining, 12
L
local console, 13 local OS boot, 16
M
MAC address, NIC, determining, 19–20 media OS boot options, 16
E
ESX 4.0, installing, 20–22 ESXi 4.0, installing, 25
N
NIC MAC address, determining, 19–20
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Index
O
operating systems, supported, 12 Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM), web
interface, 14–15 OS, updating, 17 OS boot options, 16
P
preparing, OS installation, 11–17 PXE OS boot, 16
R
remote console, 14 remote OS boot, 16
S
service processor (SP)
connecting, 14–15, 15 supported operating systems, 12
T
task map, installation, 11
U
updating, OS, 17
V
VMware, download URL, 12
W
web interface, ILOM, 14–15
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