Sun Microsystems Blade X4-2B Installation Manual

Sun Blade X4-2B Installation Guide for Windows Operating Systems

Part No: E37709–04 March 2014

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Contents

Using This Documentation ...................................................................................................................5

Sun Blade X4-2B Model Name ......................................................................................................5

Getting the Latest Firmware and Software ...................................................................................5

Documentation and Feedback ......................................................................................................6

About This Documentation ...........................................................................................................6

Support and Training .....................................................................................................................6

Access to Oracle Support ...............................................................................................................7

Contributors ....................................................................................................................................7

Change History ...............................................................................................................................7

About Windows OS Installation ...........................................................................................................9

Supported OS Versions and Latest Information .........................................................................9

OS Installation Options ............................................................................................................... 10

Oracle System Assistant .............................................................................................................. 13

Preparing to Install the OS ................................................................................................................. 15

Selecting the Installation Method .............................................................................................. 15

Setting Up BIOS ........................................................................................................................... 20

Installing the Windows OS ................................................................................................................. 23

Install Windows (Oracle System Assistant) .............................................................................. 23

Install Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 (Manually) ...................... 26

Install Windows Server 2012 or 2012 R2 (Manually) .............................................................. 31

Install Windows Server (PXE) .................................................................................................... 37

Installing Server System Tools and Updating Drivers ............................................................. 38

Index ......................................................................................................................................................43

UsingThis Documentation

This section describes how to get the latest rmware and software for the system, documentation and feedback, and a document change history.

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“Sun Blade X4-2B Model Name ” on page 5

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“Getting the Latest Firmware and Software” on page 5

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“Documentation and Feedback” on page 6

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“About This Documentation” on page 6

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“Support and Training” on page 6

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“Access to Oracle Support ” on page 7

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“Contributors” on page 7

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“Change History” on page 7

Sun Blade X4-2B Model Name

The name identies the following: Sun Blade X4-2B Server Module

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The alpha character, X, identies an x86 product.

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The rst number, 4, identies the generation of the server.

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The second number, 2, identies the number of processors.

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The alpha character, B, identies the product as a blade server.

Getting the Latest Firmware and Sof tware

Firmware, drivers, and other hardware-related software for each Oracle x86 server, server module (blade), and blade chassis are updated periodically.

You can obtain the latest version in one of three ways:

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Oracle System Assistant – This is a factory-installed option for Sun Oracle x86 servers. It has all the tools and drivers you need and resides on a USB drive installed in most servers.

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My Oracle Support – http://support.oracle.com

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Physical media request

For more information, see

“Getting Server Firmware and Software Updates” in Sun Blade

X4-2B Installation Guide

Documentation and Feedback

Documentation Link

All Oracle products http://www.oracle.com/documentation

Sun Blade X4-2B server module http://www.oracle.com/goto/X4-2B/docs

X4 server series system administration Oracle x86 Administration Guide for X4 Series

Servers (http://www.oracle.com/goto/ x86AdminDiag/docs)

Oracle System Assistant Oracle x86 Administration Guide for X4 Series

Servers (http://www.oracle.com/goto/ x86AdminDiag/docs)

Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager(ILOM) 3.1 http://www.oracle.com/goto/ILOM/docs

Oracle Hardware Management Pack http://www.oracle.com/goto/OHMP/docs

Chassis Sun Blade 6000 modular system http://www.oracle.com/goto/SB6000/docs

Provide feedback on this documentation at: http://www.oracle.com/goto/docfeedback.

About This Documentation

This documentation set is available in both PDF and HTML. The information is presented in topic-based format (similar to online help) and therefore does not include chapters, appendixes, or section numbering.

You can generate a PDF that includes all information about a particular topic subject (such as hardware installation or product notes) can be generated by clicking the PDF button in the upper left corner of the HTML page.

Support and Training

These web sites provide additional resources:

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Support: http://support.oracle.com

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Training: http://education.oracle.com

Documentation and Feedback

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Access to Oracle Support

Oracle customers have access to electronic support through My Oracle Support. For information, visit

http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=acc&id=info or visit

http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=acc&id=trs if you are hearing impaired.

Contributors

Primary Authors: Lisa Kuder, Ray Angelo, Mark McGothigan

Contributors: Mike Ma, Qing-su Hu, Lu Wei, Cynthia Chin-Lee, Michael Tabor, Ralph Woodley, Ling Chen, Qing Gu, Donghua Zhou, David Zhuang.

Change History

The following lists the release history of this documentation set:

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September 2013. Initial publication.

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November 2013. Software 1.0.1 update.

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March 2014. Software 1.1 update.

Change History

About Windows OS Installation

This section provides an overview of the Windows OS installation. Use the following task table to assist you.

Step Task Link

1 Review the list of supported Windows OS versions

and learn how to obtain the latest and most up-to-date information about the server software and hardware.

“Supported OS Versions and Latest Information” on page 9

2 Review the options for single server or multiple

server OS installations.

“OS Installation Options” on page 10

3 Prepare for the installation by performing

required procedures.

“Preparing to Install the OS” on page 15

4 Install the OS. “Installing the Windows OS” on page 23

Supported OS Versions and Latest Information

Use this section to learn about the supported versions of the Windows OS and how to get the latest server-related information:

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“Supported Windows Operating Systems” on page 9

Supported Windows Operating Systems

The server supports the following Microsoft Windows operating systems

WindowsOSVersion Edition

Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1

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Standard Edition (64-bit)

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Enterprise Edition (64-bit)

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Datacenter edition (64-bit)

WindowsOSVersion Edition

Windows Server 2008 SP2

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Standard Edition (64-bit)

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Enterprise Edition (64-bit)

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Datacenter edition (64-bit)

Windows Server 2012

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Standard Edition (64-bit)

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Enterprise Edition (64-bit)

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Datacenter edition (64-bit)

Windows Server 2012 R2

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Standard Edition (64-bit)

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Enterprise Edition (64-bit)

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Datacenter edition (64-bit)

For specic versions of the Microsoft Windows Server supported for the Sun Blade X4-2B server module, refer to:

https://wikis.oracle.com/

display/SystemsComm/Sun+Blade+Systems+Products#tab:Operating-Systems

Note – The most up-to-date information about the server is maintained in the Sun Blade X4-2B

Product Notes. The Product Notes document contains detailed information about the supported

operating systems, available rmware updates, and any hardware or software issues for the server. For more information, refer to the Sun Blade X4-2B Product Notes at:

http://www.oracle.com/goto/X4-2B/docs

OS Installation Options

You can choose to install an OS on a single server or on multiple servers. The scope of this document is for single-server OS installations. The following table provides information about these two installation options.

Option Description

Multiple servers See the Enterprise Manager page at:

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/oem/ops-center/index.html

OS Installation Options

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Option Description

Single server Install an OS to a single server using one of the following methods:

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Locally: OS installation is performed locally at the server. This option is convenient if you have just completed the physical installation of the server in the rack. You can use Oracle System Assistant, or perform the installation manually. Additional hardware is required.

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Remotely: OS installation is performed from a remote location. Uses the Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager(ILOM) Remote Console application to access Oracle System Assistant or to perform a manual OS installation.

Note – Use Oracle System Assistant for local or remote single server OS

installations.

For more information about single-server OS installation methods and Oracle System Assistant, see:

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“Single-Server Installation Methods” on page 11

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“Oracle System Assistant” on page 13

Single-Server Installation Methods

Select a method for providing the Windows installation media. Use the following information to determine the local or remote OS installation that best serves your needs.

Media Delivery Method Requirements

Local assisted OS installation – Uses Oracle System Assistant.

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Video monitor

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USB keyboard and mouse

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USB CD/DVD drive

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Windows distribution media

For more information, see

“Assisted OS Installation” on page 12.

Remote assisted OS installation – Uses Oracle System Assistant.

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Oracle ILOM Remote Console application

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Redirected CD/DVD drive or ISO image le

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Windows distribution media

For more information, see “Assisted OS Installation” on page 12.

Local manual OS installation using a CD/DVD drive – Uses a physical

CD/DVD drive connected to the server.

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Video monitor

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USB keyboard and mouse

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USB CD/DVD drive

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Windows distribution media

For more information, see

“Manual OS Installation” on page 12.

Single-Server Installation Methods

Media Delivery Method Requirements

Remote manual OS installation using a CD/DVD drive or CD/DVD ISO image – Uses a redirected physical

CD/DVD drive on a remote system running the Oracle ILOM Remote Console application.

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Remote system with a browser

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CD/DVD drive or ISO image

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Windows distribution media

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Network access to the server management port

For more information, see

“Manual OS Installation” on page 12.

Network PXE install – Uses a customized Windows Imaging Format (WIM) image on a Windows Deployment Services (WDS) server.

A server running WDS and a WIM image customized for the server. See

“Windows Deployment Services OS Installation” on page 12.

Assisted OS Installation

This is the easiest method for installing a supported OS on the server. This method involves using Oracle System Assistant. You deliver the Windows OS installation media on either a local or remote CD/DVD drive or CD/DVD image, and the application initiates the installation the process. Oracle System Assistant must be installed in the server.

For more information about Oracle System Assistant, refer to the

Oracle X4 Series Servers

Administration Guide. (http://www.oracle.com/goto/x86AdminDiag/docs)

Manual OS Installation

With this method, you do not use Oracle System Assistant to install an OS. Instead, you deliver the Windows distribution media on either a local or remote CD/DVD drive, USB device, or CD/DVD image. You also need to supply the necessary tools and drivers. The tools and drivers for the server are available from the My Oracle Support site as server-specic and OS-specic packages. To install the OS, use the distribution media's installation wizard.

WindowsDeployment Services OS Installation

You can install Windows from a deployment server environment. Advanced users can create a customized Windows installation image (WIM) for the server on a Windows Deployment Services (WDS) server. Once this installation image le has been created, you can boot the server from its network card and select the image from the WDS system for deployment.

For more information about WDS, refer to:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa967394.aspx

Related Information

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“Oracle System Assistant” on page 13

Assisted OS Installation

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Oracle System Assistant

Oracle System Assistant is delivered on a USB storage device embedded in the system as an integral part of your server, and is ready to launch as soon as you apply standby power. This embedded storage device includes everything you need to start using the server with your choice of supported operating system and hardware. You provide the operating system installation media, and Oracle System Assistant provides everything else. The components of Oracle System Assistant include:

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User interface access to startup and maintenance provisioning tasks (including Install OS task)

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Operating system drivers and tools

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Server-specic rmware

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Hardware Management Pack

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Server-related documentation

For more information about Oracle System Assistant, see the following topics:

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“Oracle System Assistant OS Installation Task” on page 13

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“Obtaining Oracle System Assistant” on page 13

Oracle System Assistant OS Installation Task

The Oracle System Assistant's Install OS task provides an assisted installation of a supported OS. You supply the OS installation media, and Oracle System Assistant initiates the installation process.

The assisted OS installation is available for all supported Windows operating systems. Once the OS is installed, you can also use Oracle System Assistant to update the OS drivers as well as all the components (rmware, tools, drivers, and other related software).

Related Information

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“Obtaining Oracle System Assistant” on page 13

Obtaining Oracle System Assistant

In most cases, Oracle System Assistant is already installed on the server.

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If it is already installed, and you want the latest version, then update Oracle System Assistant by using the Get Updates task.

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If the server supports Oracle System Assistant, but it is not installed, contact your Oracle representative.

Obtaining Oracle System Assistant

Related Information

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Oracle X4 Series Servers Administration Guide (http://www.oracle.com/goto/ x86AdminDiag/docs)

Obtaining Oracle System Assistant

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Preparing to Install the OS

Before installing the OS, you need to set up the installation method. This section describes the steps for preparing to install an OS. Use the following task table as a guide.

Step Description Links

1 You must have already reviewed the OS

installation task table.

“About Windows OS Installation” on page 9

2 Set up for the installation based on the selected

installation method.

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Local installation: “Set Up the Local

Console” on page 15

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Remote installation: “Set Up the Remote

Console” on page 16

3 Prepare the BIOS by loading the optimal default

values and selecting a BIOS mode.

“Setting Up BIOS” on page 20

4 When you have nished with the preparation

procedures, install the OS.

“Installing the Windows OS” on page 23

Selecting the Installation Method

Choose the procedure that matches the installation method that you plan to use.

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“Set Up the Local Console” on page 15

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“Set Up the Remote Console” on page 16

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Set Up the Local Console

A local OS installation is performed at the server. The preferred procedure for a local installation method is to use the Oracle System Assistant's Install OS task. Use this procedure to set up for a local Oracle System Assistant assisted installation or a local manual (unassisted) installation.

Note – For a local OS installation, additional hardware is required and server web access is

recommended.

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You should have already performed the server installation as described in the Sun Blade

X4-2B Installation Guide

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Assemble the following items:

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Video monitor with 15-pin (DB-15) connector capabilities

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USB keyboard and mouse

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USB device (CD/DVD drive or thumb drive)

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Multiport dongle cable

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To ensure that the server has the latest updates, server web access is recommended.

Ensure the server is in standby power mode.

Attach the multiport dongle to the universal connector port (UCP) on the front of the server module.

Connect the video monitor tothe video connector on the multiport dongle.

Connect the keyboard and mouse to one of the USB connectors on the front of the server (or to one of the USB connectors on the multiport dongle).

Connect the CD/DVD drive to the other USB connector on the front of the server (or to one of the USB connectors on the multiport dongle).

“Setting Up BIOS” on page 20

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Set Up the Remote Console

A remote OS installation is performed using the Oracle ILOM Remote Console application and a redirected CD/DVD drive or CD ISO image. The preferred procedure for a remote installation is to use Oracle System Assistant's assisted Install OS task. Use this procedure to set up for a remote Oracle System Assistant assisted installation or a remote manual (unassisted) installation.

Note – Using the CD-ROM or CD-ROM image option to install the OS signicantly increases

the time necessary to perform the installation as the content of the CD-ROM is accessed over the network. The installation duration depends on the network connectivity and trac. This installation method also has a greater risk of issues due to transient network errors.

BeforeYouBegin

Next Steps

Selecting the Installation Method

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The following requirements must be met:

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You have already performed the server installation as described in the Sun Blade X4-2B

Installation Guide

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The Oracle ILOM Remote Console system is running on Solaris, Linux, or Windows.

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The Oracle ILOM Remote Console system is connected to a network that has access to the server Ethernet management port.

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Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 1.5 is installed.

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If the Oracle ILOM Remote Console system is running Solaris, volume management must be disabled for Oracle ILOM Remote Console to access the CD/DVD-ROM drive.

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If the Oracle ILOM Remote Console system is running Windows, disable Internet Explorer Enhanced Security.

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The server service processor (SP) has been set up according to the instructions in the Oracle ILOM documentation for your server.

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You have the SP IP address to access Oracle ILOM.

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To ensure that the server has the latest updates, you must have web access.

Note – Some of the screen shots shown in this procedure might dier from the screens you see.

To access OracleILOM,type the IP address of the serviceprocessor into a browser on the Oracle ILOMRemote Console system.

BeforeYouBegin

Selecting the Installation Method

The Security Alert dialog box appears.

Click the I Understand the Risks link.

Click Add Exception.

The Oracle ILOM login screen appears.

Selecting the Installation Method

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The Oracle ILOM System Summary screen appears.

Click the Remote Console Launch button.

A dialog box for the jnlpgenerator.jnlp le appears.

Click Open.

The Oracle ILOM Remote Console screen appears.

From the Devices menu, select one CD item according to thedelivery method you have chosen.

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CD-ROM Remote. Select CD-ROM to redirect the server to the operating system software CD/DVD contents from the CD/DVD-ROM drive attached to the Oracle ILOM Remote Console system.

Selecting the Installation Method

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CD-ROM Image. Select CD-ROM Image to redirect the server to the operating system software ISO image le located on the Oracle ILOM Remote Console system.

“Setting Up BIOS” on page 20

Setting Up BIOS

Before you install the operating system, you should ensure that BIOS settings are congured to support the type of installation you plan to perform. The following topics provide specic instructions on how to congure the BIOS to support the installation:

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“Load BIOS Optimal Default Settings” on page 20

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“Select the BIOS Boot Mode” on page 21

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Load BIOS Optimal Default Settings

Caution – This procedure resets the BIOS settings to the default values and overwrites any

previously customized settings. You can back up BIOS settings using Oracle ILOM, Oracle Hardware Management Pack. or Oracle System Assistant.

The BIOS Setup Utility contains an option to load the optimal BIOS settings for the server, as it was shipped from the factory. Perform this procedure on a newly installed server to ensure that the BIOS is set to the optimal default values.

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The server is equipped with a properly installed storage drive.

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A console connection is established to the server.

Poweron the server.

POST messages appear on the console.

Watchthe messages, and,when prompted, press F2 to accessthe BIOS Setup Utility.

The BIOS Setup Utility main screen appears.

To ensure thatthe factory defaults are set, press F9.

To save the changes, and exitthe BIOS Setup Utility, press F10.

Reboot the server.

“Select the BIOS Boot Mode” on page 21

Next Steps

BeforeYouBegin

Next Steps

Setting Up BIOS

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Select the BIOS Boot Mode

The BIOS rmware supports both legacy BIOS and Unied Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI). All versions of Windows supported for Sun Blade X4-2B UEFI boot mode. You have the option of setting BIOS to either Legacy boot mode or UEFI boot mode before you perform the OS installation. The default setting is Legacy boot mode.

Refer to:

Oracle x86 Administration Guide for X4 Series Servers (http://www.oracle.com/

goto/x86AdminDiag/docs)

for more information.

Poweron the server.

POST messages appear on the console.

Watchthe messages, and,when the prompt appears, press F2 to access the BIOS Setup Utility.

The BIOS Setup Utility main screen appears.

In the BIOS Setup Utility, use the left or right arrowkeysto navigate to the Boot screen.

The Boot Menu screen appears.

Use the down arrow key toselect the UEFI/BIOS Boot Mode eld.

Press Enter anduse the up or downarrow keys to select Legacy or UEFI BIOS boot modeoption.

To save the changes, and exitthe BIOS Setup Utility, press F10.

Reboot the server.

“Installing the Windows OS” on page 23

Next Steps

Setting Up BIOS

Installing the Windows OS

This section describes the OS installation process. Use the following task table as a guide.

Step Description Links

1 You must have already performed the steps in the

Preparing to Install the OS task table.

“Preparing to Install the OS” on page 15

2 Install Windows using the selected method.

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“Install Windows (Oracle System Assistant)”

on page 23

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“Install Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows

Server 2008 SP2 (Manually)” on page 26

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“Install Windows Server 2012 or 2012 R2

(Manually)” on page 31

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“Install Windows Server (PXE)” on page 37

3 Update server system tools, drivers, and

supplemental software.

“Installing Server System Tools and Updating Drivers” on page 38

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Install Windows (Oracle System Assistant)

The Oracle System Assistant Install OS task is the easiest method for installing a supported OS on the Sun Blade X4-2B.

For more information about Oracle System Assistant, refer to the

Oracle X4 Series Servers

Administration Guide (http://www.oracle.com/goto/x86AdminDiag/docs)

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Reference the OS installation task table. See “Installing the Windows OS” on page 23.

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You must congure RAID for the boot disk before you install the Windows operating system. For more details, refer to the

Sun Blade X4-2B Installation Guide.

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Get the Windows OS install distribution media.

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For local installation, have the Microsoft Windows installation media available to insert into the attached physical CD/DVD-ROM drive.

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For remote installation:

BeforeYouBegin

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Insert the Microsoft Windows installation media into the system’s CD/DVD-ROM drive. Make sure you have selected CD-ROM from the Device menu.

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If you are using the Windows image, ensure that the ISO image is accessible. Make sure you have selected CD-ROM Image from the Device menu.

Ensure that the server isin standby powermode.

Boot the server and watchthe video monitor or RemoteConsole screen for the prompt topress the F9 key to startOracle System Assistant.

Installing the Windows OS

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When the prompt appears, press the F9 key.

The Oracle System Assistant System Overview main screen appears.

To update OracleSystem Assistant, click Get Updates.

To check for a new software release, clickthe Check for Updates button.

If an update is available, the update's readme le appears.

To get the update, click the Download and Apply Updates button.

The Get Updates Sign-In screen appears.

Provide your MOS credentials.

Enter your MOS username and password.

The server downloads the updates then displays a popup asking to reboot the server.

Select OK.

The server reboots and restarts Oracle System Assistant.

Installing the Windows OS

If you havea Sun Storage 6Gb/s RAID REM, you must create a RAID volume (even if only RAID0) using the "CongureHardware" task onthe drive on which youplan on installing the OS.

If you don't, the system will not see the drive.

Click the Install OS button.

The Install OS screen appears.

To ensure thatyou are installing a supportedversion of the OS, review the list in the View supported operating systems window.

In the Select your media location section,indicate the locationof the OS distribution media.

The options are CD/DVD or virtual drive.

Follow the prompts until the installationis nished.

The server reboots one or more times during the installation process.

“Installing Server System Tools and Updating Drivers” on page 38

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Install Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 (Manually)

This section describes how to install the OS without the use of Oracle System Assistant. The OS can be installed using either a local or remote method.

Caution – Data loss. The OS installation formats the boot disk, which erases any existing data on

the disk, including any preinstalled OS.

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Set up the server for the OS installation of choice (local or remote). See “Set Up the Local

Console” on page 15

or “Set Up the Remote Console” on page 16.

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If necessary, prepare a volume on the server hard drives and set the boot device. Refer to the

Sun Blade X4-2B Installation Guide.

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Acquire the Windows OS install distribution media.

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If you want to congure your boot drive for RAID 1 (mirroring) using the LSI Logic integrated RAID controller’s setup utility, press Ctrl+H (or Ctrl+C from the command line during server POST sequence).

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For local installation: Insert the Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 installation media into the attached physical CD/DVD-ROM drive when prompted.

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For remote installation: Insert the Windows Server installation media into the Oracle ILOM Remote Console system’s CD/DVD-ROM drive. Make sure you have selected CD-ROM in the Device menu.

Next Steps

BeforeYouBegin

Installing the Windows OS

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If you are using a Windows image: Ensure that the Windows Server installation ISO image is accessible from the remote system. Make sure you have selected CD-ROM Image in the Device menu.

Powercycle the server.

If you are using the Windows Remote or Windows Image method, you can power cycle the server through Oracle ILOM.

The BIOS POST process begins.

Note – BIOS POST messages, including the BIOS menu options list, can go by quickly. If you

miss the messages, power cycle the server and hold down the F8 key during boot until the BBS Popup menu appears.

Watchthe screen forthe BIOS menu to appear.

When the BIOS menu optionslist appears, press F8 to access the BBS Popup menu.

Once the BIOS POST process is complete, the BBS Popup menu appears. The BBS Popup menu allows you to select a boot device.

Installing the Windows OS

A sample BBS Popup menu screen:

If you haveselected the Windows Local installation method, insert the Windows media DVDinto the connected DVD drive.

Do one of the following:

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Windows Local method: Select CD/DVD from the BootDevice menu, and press Enter.

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WindowsRemote or Windows Image method: Selectthe virtual CD/DVD from the Boot Device menu, and press Enter.

Note – Make sure that the boot entry for the Oracle System Assistant USB is below the hard disk

on which the you want to install the OS.

When prompted with Press any key to boot from CD, quickly press any key.

The Windows installation wizard starts.

Installing the Windows OS

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Proceed through the installation wizard untilyou see the Installation Type,then click Custom (advanced).

At the Where do you want to Install Windows screen:

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To add a mass storage driver for Windows Server 2008 SP2, click Load Driver, and browse to the location of the mass storage device driver (CD/DVD or USB ash drive). Select the driver information le (.inf).

Note – For Windows Server 2008 SP2, the driver must be accessible through a connected

CD/DVD or the Oracle System Assistant USB ash drive. If the driver is not accessible, the disk is not visible as shown below.

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To select the Windows default partition settings, click Next. Go to Step 9.

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To override the Windows default partition settings, click Drive Options (advanced) and proceed to the next step.

Installing the Windows OS

Caution – Data loss. Formatting or repartitioning a preexisting partition destroys all data on the

partition.

At the AdvancedDrive Options screen:

a. Click Delete to delete the existing partition.

b. Click New to create the new partition.

c. Change size settings as needed,and then click Apply.

d. Click Next.

Installing the Windows OS

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The Windows installation begins. During the installation process, the server reboots several times.

When the installation process is complete, Windows starts.

WhenWindows prompts you to change the user password, click OK, and assign the administrator password.

Note – The password must have 8 characters, with one number and one uppercase character. For

more details, click the Accessibility link on the account creation screen.

Once you have assigned a password to the Administrator account, the Windows Server 2008 R2 desktop appears.

“Installing Server System Tools and Updating Drivers” on page 38.

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Install Windows Server 2012 or 2012 R2 (Manually)

This section describes how to install the OS without the use of Oracle System Assistant. The OS can be installed using either a local or remote method.

Caution – Data loss. The OS installation formats the boot disk, which erases any existing data on

the disk, including any preinstalled OS.

■

Set up the server for the OS installation of choice (local or remote). See “Set Up the Local

Console” on page 15

or “Set Up the Remote Console” on page 16.

■

If necessary, prepare a volume on the server hard drives and set the boot device. Refer to the

Sun Blade X4-2B Installation Guide.

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Acquire the Windows OS install distribution media.

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For local installation: Insert the Microsoft Windows Server 2012 installation media into the attached physical CD/DVD-ROM drive when prompted.

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For remote installation: Insert the Windows Server installation media into the Oracle ILOM Remote Console system’s CD/DVD-ROM drive. Make sure you have selected CD-ROM in the Device menu.

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If you are using a Windows image: Ensure that the Windows Server installation ISO image is accessible from the remote system. Make sure you have selected CD-ROM Image in the Device menu.

Powercycle the server.

If you are using the Windows Remote or Windows Image method, you can do this through Oracle ILOM.

Next Steps

BeforeYouBegin

Installing the Windows OS

The BIOS POST process begins.

Note – BIOS POST messages, including the BIOS menu options list, can go by quickly. If you

miss the messages, power cycle the server and hold down the F8 key during boot until the BBS Popup menu appears.

Watchthe screen forthe BIOS menu to appear.

When the BIOS menu optionslist appears, press F8 to access the BBS Popup menu.

Once the BIOS POST process is complete, the BBS Popup menu appears. The BBS Popup menu allows you to select a boot device.

Installing the Windows OS

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A sample BBS Popup menu screen:

If you haveselected the Windows Local installation method, insert the Windows media DVDinto the connected DVD drive.

Do one of the following:

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If you areusing the Windows Local method, select CD/DVD from the Boot Device menu,and press Enter.

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If you areusing the Windows Remote orWindows Image method, select the virtual CD/DVD from the Boot Device menu, and press Enter.

Note – Make sure that the boot entry for the Oracle System Assistant USB is below the hard disk

on which the you want to install the OS.

When prompted with Press any key to boot from CD, quickly press any key.

The Windows installation wizard starts.

Installing the Windows OS

Proceed through the installation wizard untilyou see the Installation Type,then click Custom (advanced).

At the Where do you want to Install Windows screen:

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To add a mass storage driver for Windows Server 2012, click Load Driver, and browse to the location of the mass storage device driver (CD/DVD or USB ash drive). Select the driver information le (.inf).

Note – For Windows Server 2012, the driver must be accessible through a connected

CD/DVD or the Oracle System Assistant USB ash drive. If the driver is not accessible, the disk is not visible as shown below.

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To select the Windows default partition settings, click Next. Go to Step 9.

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To override the Windows default partition settings, click Drive Options (advanced) and proceed to the next step.

Installing the Windows OS

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Caution – Data loss. Formatting or repartitioning a preexisting partition destroys all data on the

partition.

At the AdvancedDrive Options screen:

a. Click Delete to delete the existing partition.

b. Click New to create the new partition.

c. Change size settings as needed,and then click Apply.

d. Click Next.

Installing the Windows OS

The Windows installation begins. During the installation process, the server reboots several times.

When the installation process is complete, Windows starts and prompts you to set the Administrator password.

Assign the administrator password.

Installing the Windows OS

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Note – The password must have 8 characters, with one number and one uppercase character. For

more details, click the Accessibility link on the account creation screen.

Once you have assigned a password to the Administrator account, the Windows Server 2012 desktop appears.

“Installing Server System Tools and Updating Drivers” on page 38.

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Install Windows Server (PXE)

The following procedure applies to Windows Server 2008 SP2, Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 2012 and 2012 R2.

To deploy Windows Server 2012 using PXE:

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First install Windows Deployment Service (WDS) on a Windows 2012 server

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If you have a Sun Storage 6Gb/s RAID REM, you must create a RAID volume (even if only RAID0) through the "Congure Hardware" task on the drive on which you plan on installing the OS. If you don't, the system will not see the drive.

Note – The power-on messages and prompts occur quickly and might appear on the screen for a

brief time. You might want to enlarge the size of the screen to eliminate scroll bars.

Reset or poweron the server,from one of the following:

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Oracle ILOM web interface: From the Remote Power Control tab, select Reset.

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Local server: Press the Power button on the front panel of the server for approximately 1 second to power o the server, and then press the Power button again to power on the server.

The BIOS POST process begins.

Press F8 tospecify a temporary boot device.

The Please Select Boot Device screen appears.

In the Please Select Boot Device screen,select theappropriate PXE installation boot device, and press Enter.

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