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Contents
Prefacev
1.Setting Up the Server Hardware1
Installation Overview1
Installing the Server Into a Rack With Optional Slide-Rails2
Disassembling the Slide-Rails Before Installation3
Installing the Mounting Brackets Onto the Server4
Attaching the Slide-Rail Assemblies to the Rack5
Installing the Server Into the Slide-Rail Assemblies6
Installing the Cable Management Assembly7
Attaching and Routing Cables11
Verifying Operation of the Slide-Rails and CMA12
Cabling13
Powering On and Powering Off the Server15
To Apply Standby Power for Initial Service Processor Configuration15
Powering On Main Power Mode16
Shutting Down Main Power Mode16
2.Setting Up the Server Software19
Introduction to the Integrated Lights Out Manager19
iii
Connecting to the ILOM Service Processor21
Connecting to ILOM Using a Serial Connection21
Connecting to ILOM Using an Ethernet Connection23
Configuring ILOM Ethernet Settings Using DHCP23
Configuring ILOM Using Static Ethernet Settings26
Setting Up Platform Operating System and Driver Software29
3.Configuring the Pre-installed Solaris 10 Operating System31
Before You Begin31
Installation Worksheet31
Configuring the Pre-Installed Solaris 10 Operating System35
▼To Connect to the Server Using the Service Processor’s IP Address36
Redirecting the Console Output to the Video Port (Optional)37
▼To Connect to the Server Using a Serial Capture Program38
Solaris 10 User Documentation39
Downloading Solaris 10 OS Software39
Solaris 10 OS Training39
Index41
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Preface
This Sun Fire X4100 and Sun Fire X4200 Installation Guide contains procedures for
installing the server in a rack, cabling, and powering on the server. It also contains
procedures for connecting to the service processor administrator account. Links to
documentation for configuring the preinstalled Solaris 10 software or for installing
other supported operating systems are also included.
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CHAPTER
1
Setting Up the Server Hardware
This chapter contains the following topics:
■ “Installation Overview” on page 1
■ “Installing the Server Into a Rack With Optional Slide-Rails” on page 2
■ “Cabling” on page 13
■ “Powering On and Powering Off the Server” on page 15
Note – The information in this guide applies to the original Sun Fire X4100 and Sun
Fire X4200 servers, and to Sun Fire X4100 M2 and Sun Fire X4200 M2 servers, unless
otherwise noted in the text.
Installation Overview
After unpacking your server, perform the following tasks, which are described in the
documentation as indicated:
1. If desired, install the server into a rack using orderable slide-rails. See “Installing
the Server Into a Rack With Optional Slide-Rails” on page 2 of this guide.
2. Connect all cables, peripherals, and power cords. See “Cabling” on page 13 of this
guide for an illustration of the server’s back panel connector ports.
3. Power on and boot the server as described in “Powering On and Powering Off
the Server” on page 15 of this guide.
4. Connect to the service processor as described in Chapter 2 of this guide.
1
5. Configure the preinstalled Solaris™ operating system or install a supported
operating system of your choice. Refer to “Configuring the Pre-Installed Solaris 10
Operating System” on page 35, or the Sun Fire X4100 and Sun Fire X4200 Servers
Operating System Installation Guide (819-1158), or the Sun Fire X4100 and Sun Fire
X4200 Servers Windows Operating System Installation Guide (819-4346).
6. Customize your server, as needed. Refer to the “System Management” section of
the online information system, or the Sun Fire X4100 and Sun Fire X4200Integrated Lights-Out Manager Administration Guide for details.
Installing the Server Into a Rack With
Optional Slide-Rails
Perform the procedures in this section, in the order they are listed, to install your
server into a four-post rack using the orderable slide-rail option. This set of sliderails has been designed to work with both the Sun Fire™ X4100/X4100 M2 and Sun
Fire X4200/X4200 M2 servers. These slide-rails are compatible with a wide range of
equipment racks that meet the following standards:
■ Four-post structure (mounting at both front and rear). Two-post racks are not
compatible.
■ Rack horizontal opening and unit vertical pitch conforming to ANSI/EIA 310-D-
1992 or IEC 60927 standards.
■ Distance between front and rear mounting planes between 610 mm and 915 mm
(24 inches to 36 inches).
■ Clearance depth (to front cabinet door) in front of front rack mounting plane at
least 25.4 mm (1 inch).
■ Clearance depth (to rear cabinet door) behind front rack mounting plane at least
800 mm (31.5 inches), or 700 mm (27.5 inches), without cable management arm.
■ Clearance width (between structural supports and cable troughs) between front
and rear mounting planes at least 456 mm (18 inches).
Note – Although the Sun Fire X4100/X4100 M2 server is pictured in the
illustrations, these procedures also apply to the Sun Fire X4200/X4200 M2 server.
Caution – Always load equipment into a rack from the bottom up so that it will not
become top-heavy and tip over. Deploy your rack’s anti-tilt bar to prevent the rack
from tipping during equipment installation.
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Disassembling the Slide-Rails Before Installation
Use this procedure to remove the mounting brackets from the slide-rail assemblies.
1. Unpack the slide-rails.
2. Locate the slide-rail lock at the front of one of the slide-rail assemblies, as shown
in
FIGURE 1-1.
3. Squeeze and hold the tabs at the top and bottom of the lock while you pull the
mounting bracket out of the slide-rail assembly, until it reaches the stop. See
FIGURE 1-1.
4. Pull the mounting bracket release button toward the front of the mounting
bracket, as shown in
bracket from the slide-rail assembly.
5. Repeat for the remaining slide-rail assembly.
Mounting bracket
release button
FIGURE 1-1, and simultaneously withdraw the mounting
FIGURE 1-1Disassembling the Slide-Rail Before Installation
Slide-rail lock
Chapter 1 Setting Up the Server Hardware3
Installing the Mounting Brackets Onto the Server
Use this procedure to install the mounting brackets onto the sides of the server.
1. Position a mounting bracket against the chassis so that the slide-rail lock is at the
server front, and the three keyed openings on the mounting bracket are aligned
with the three locating pins on the side of the chassis. See
FIGURE 1-2.
Chassis front
Slide-rail lock
FIGURE 1-2Aligning the Mounting Bracket With the Server Chassis
Mounting bracket
2. With the heads of the three chassis locating pins protruding though the three
keyed openings in the mounting bracket, pull the mounting bracket toward the
front of the chassis until the mounting-bracket clip locks into place with an
audible click. See
FIGURE 1-2.
3. Verify that all three locating pins are trapped in the keyed openings and that the
rear locating pin has engaged the mounting-bracket clip. See
4. Repeat to install the remaining mounting bracket on the other side of the server.
Mounting-bracket clip
FIGURE 1-2.
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Attaching the Slide-Rail Assemblies to the Rack
Use this procedure to install the slide-rail assemblies to the rack.
1. Position a slide-rail assembly in your rack so that the brackets at each end of the
slide-rail assembly are on the outside of the front and rear rack posts. See
FIGURE 1-3.
2. Attach the slide-rail assembly to the rack posts.
The method used to attach the slide-rails varies depending on the type of rack:
■ If your rack has threaded mounting holes in the rack posts, first determine
whether the threads are metric or standard, then insert the correct mounting
screws through the slide-rail brackets and into the threaded holes.
■ If your rack does not have threaded mounting holes, insert the mounting screws
through both the slide-rail brackets and rack posts, then secure them with the
caged nuts.
Rack post
Slide-rail
assembly
with mounting
bracket removed
FIGURE 1-3Slide-Rail Assembly Mounting to Rack Post
3. Repeat for the remaining slide-rail assembly.
Slide-rail assembly
bracket on outside
of rack post
Chapter 1 Setting Up the Server Hardware5
Installing the Server Into the Slide-Rail
Assemblies
Use this procedure to install the server chassis, with mounting brackets, into the
slide-rail assemblies that are mounted to the rack.
Caution – This procedure requires a minimum of two people because of the weight
of the server. Attempting this procedure alone could result in equipment damage or
personal injury.
1. Push the slide-rails into the slide-rail assemblies as far as possible.
2. Raise the server so that the rear ends of the mounting brackets are aligned with
the slide-rail assemblies that are mounted in the equipment rack. See
3. Insert the mounting brackets into the slide-rails, then push the server into the
rack until the mounting brackets encounter the slide-rail stops (approximately 12
inches or 30 cm).
FIGURE 1-4.
Slide-rail
assembly
mounted on
rack post
Mounting bracket
inserted into
slide-rail
Slide-rail
release button
FIGURE 1-4Inserting the Server With Mounting Brackets Into the Slide-Rails
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Slide-rail locks
4. Simultaneously pull and hold the slide-rail release buttons on each mounting
bracket while you push the server into the rack. See
FIGURE 1-4. Continue pushing
until the slide-rail locks on the front of the mounting brackets engage the sliderail assemblies.
Caution – Verify that the server is securely mounted in the rack and that the slide-
rails locks are engaged with the mounting brackets before continuing.
Installing the Cable Management Assembly
Use this procedure to install an optional cable management assembly (CMA).
1. Unpack the CMA parts.
2. Take the CMA to the rear of the equipment rack and ensure that you have
adequate room to work around the rear of the server.
Note – References to “left” or “right” in this procedure assume that you are facing
the rear of the equipment rack.
3. Locate the CMA rail extension and insert it into the left slide-rail until the
extension locks into place with an audible click. See
CMA rail
extension
FIGURE 1-5Inserting the CMA Rail Extension Into the Rear of the Left Slide-Rail
FIGURE 1-5.
Left slide-rail
Chapter 1 Setting Up the Server Hardware7
4. Verify that the CMA rail extension engages the slide-rail, as shown in FIGURE 1-6.
CMA rail extension
Left slide-rail
FIGURE 1-6Detail of CMA Rail Extension Inserted Into the Left Slide-Rail
Note – Support the CMA in the remaining installation steps. Do not allow the
assembly to hang by its own weight until it is secured by all three of the attachment
points.
5. Insert the CMA’s mounting bracket connector into the right slide-rail until the
connector locks into place with an audible click. See
FIGURE 1-7.
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Right sliderail assembly
Right slide-rail
CMA mounting
bracket
FIGURE 1-7Inserting the CMA Mounting Bracket Into the Rear of the Right Slide-Rail
6. Insert the right CMA slide-rail connector into the right slide-rail assembly until
the connector locks into place with an audible click. See
FIGURE 1-8.
CMA slide-rail
connector
FIGURE 1-8Inserting CMA Slide-Rail Connector Into Rear of Right Slide-Rail Assembly
Chapter 1 Setting Up the Server Hardware9
7. Insert the remaining CMA arm connector into the plastic cutout on the CMA rail
CMA extension
arm
(on left slide-rail)
extension, which you installed to the left slide-rail in Step 3. See
FIGURE 1-9.
Ta b
FIGURE 1-9Connecting the CMA Arm to Rail Extension Connector
8. Gently press the tab in the direction indicated in FIGURE 1-9 to open the cutout
enough to insert the connector. Once you pass the connector through the cutout,
release the tab to lock the connector in place.
9. Position the cable hangers in the appropriate mounting holes in the CMA and
snap them into place. See
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FIGURE 1-10.
CMA arm connector
FIGURE 1-10 Installing CMA Cable Hangers
Attaching and Routing Cables
Use this procedure to attach cables to your server and route them through the CMA.
1. Refer to “Cabling” on page 13 for an illustration of the server back panel ports and
a procedure for installing cables to your server.
2. Install cables to your server, as required.
3. Route the cables through the CMA cable hangers.
CMA armCMA cable hanger
Chapter 1 Setting Up the Server Hardware11
Verifying Operation of the Slide-Rails and CMA
Use this procedure to ensure that the slide-rails and CMA are operating correctly.
Note – Two people are recommended for this procedure: one to move the server in
and out of the rack and one to observe the cables and CMA.
1. Slowly pull the server out of the rack until the slide-rails reach their stops.
2. Inspect the attached cables for any binding or kinks.
3. Verify that the CMA extends fully and does not bind in the slide-rails.
4. Push the server back into the rack, as described below.
When the server is fully extended, you must release two sets of slide-rail stops to
return the server to the rack:
a. The first set of stops are levers, located on the inside of each slide-rail, just
behind the rear panel of the server. These levers are labeled “PUSH.” Push in
both levers simultaneously and slide the server toward the rack.
The server will travel approximately 15 inches (38 cm) and stop.
Verify that the cables and the CMA retract without binding before continuing.
b. The second set of stops are the slide-rail release buttons, located near the front
of each mounting bracket. See
the slide-rail release buttons and push the server completely into the rack until
both slide-rail locks engage.
5. Adjust the cable hangers and CMA as required.
6. Continue with “Cabling” on page 13.
FIGURE 1-4. Simultaneously push or pull both of
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Cabling
Attach cables to the back panel connectors of your server as required. See FIGURE 1-11
or FIGURE 1-12.
AC power connectors (2)
FIGURE 1-11 Sun Fire X4100/X4100 M2 Server Back Panel
AC power connectors (2)
Ethernet port
NET MGT
SERIAL MGT port
Ethernet port
NET MGT
Gigabit Ethernet ports (4)
USB connectors (2)Video connector
Gigabit Ethernet ports (4)
NET MGT
SERIAL MGT port
FIGURE 1-12 Sun Fire X4200/X4200 M2 Server Back Panel
1. If desired, connect a USB keyboard cable to a USB connector.
2. If desired, connect a USB mouse cable to a USB connector.
3. If desired, connect a video monitor cable to the video connector.
Note – Keyboard, mouse, and video are optional with an operating system that
supports headless operation.
USB connectors (2)Video connector
Chapter 1 Setting Up the Server Hardware13
4. Connect Ethernet cables to the “NET” connectors as required for your Gigabit
Ethernet or a management network.
■ The connectors labeled “NET 0” through “NET 3” are Gigabit Ethernet ports.
■ The port labeled “NET MGT” is a 10/100 Ethernet port that can connect your
system to a management network.
5. If desired, connect an RJ-45 serial port cable to the “SERIAL MGT” connector.
Note the following considerations for the serial port and serial port cabling:
■ The default serial port speed is 9600 baud with no flow control.
■ These servers use the same pinout as the RJ45 port on the RSC/ALOM/ALOM
Plus cards on Sun Netra™ and other Sun Fire systems.
■ There is a compatible Sun RJ45-to-DB9 Adapter shipped with the server, part
number 530-3100.
■ An alternative, compatible cable is the CISCO 72-3383-01 console cable.
6. Continue with “Powering On and Powering Off the Server” on page 15.
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Powering On and Powering Off the
Server
You have to apply only standby power to the server at this point so that you can
perform initial configuration o f the service processor. Procedures for powering on to
main power mode and for shutting down from main power mode are also included
in this section.
To Apply Standby Power for Initial Service
Processor Configuration
Use this procedure to apply standby power to the service processor (SP) before
initial configuration.
Caution – Do not operate the server without all fans, component heatsinks, air
baffles, and the cover installed. Severe damage to server components can occur if
operated without adequate cooling mechanisms.
1. Connect grounded AC power cords to the AC power connectors on the back panel
of the server and to grounded AC power outlets.
In standby power mode, the Power/OK LED on the front panel flashes, indicating
that the SP is working. See
Note – At this point, standby power is supplied only to the Graphics Redirect and
Service Processor (GRASP) board and power supply fans. You can proceed to
Chapter 2 of this guide to begin initial configuration. Do not apply main power to
the rest of the server until you are ready to install a platform operating system.
2. Continue with initial software setup tasks, as described in Chapter 2 of this guide.
FIGURE 1-13 or FIGURE 1-14 for the LED location.
Chapter 1 Setting Up the Server Hardware15
Powering On Main Power Mode
● To power on main power for all server components:
a. Verify that power cords have been connected and that standby power is on.
In standby power mode, the Power/OK LED on the front panel flashes. See
FIGURE 1-13 or FIGURE 1-14.
b. Use a ballpoint pen or other stylus to press and release the recessed Power
button on the server front panel.
When main power is applied to the full server, the Power/OK LED next to the
Power button lights and remains lit.
Power buttonPower/OK LED
FIGURE 1-13 Sun Fire X4100/X4100 M2 Server Front Panel
Power buttonPower/OK LED
FIGURE 1-14 Sun Fire X4200/X4200 M2 Server Front Panel
Shutting Down Main Power Mode
● To power off the server from main power mode, use one of the following two
methods:
■ Graceful shutdown: Use a ballpoint pen or other stylus to press and release the
Power button on the front panel. This causes Advanced Configuration and Power
Interface (ACPI) enabled operating systems to perform an orderly shutdown of
the operating system. Servers not running ACPI-enabled operating systems will
shut down to standby power mode immediately.
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■ Emergency shutdown: Press and hold the Power button for four seconds to force
main power off and enter standby power mode.
When main power is off, the Power/OK LED on the front panel will begin flashing,
indicating that the server is in standby power mode.
Caution – To completely power off the server, you must disconnect the AC power
cords from the back panel of the server.
Chapter 1 Setting Up the Server Hardware17
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CHAPTER
2
Setting Up the Server Software
This chapter describes the tasks for initial setup of the server’s service processor and
Integrated Lights Out Manager software. This chapter contains these topics:
■ “Introduction to the Integrated Lights Out Manager” on page 19
■ “Connecting to the ILOM Service Processor” on page 21
■ “Setting Up Platform Operating System and Driver Software” on page 29
Introduction to the Integrated Lights Out
Manager
The Sun™ Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) provides powerful tools for
managing your server.
FIGURE 2-1Integrated Lights Out Manager Login Page
19
ILOM consists of four components, three of which are on your host server and one
that is on the client system that accesses your host server. The four components are
as follows:
■ ILOM SP hardware. Your server is equipped with a Graphics Redirect and
Service Processor (GRASP) board that performs the following functions:
■ Monitors the status and configuration of field-replaceable components of your
server, such as fans, disk drives, and power supplies.
■ Provides serial and Ethernet connections to external terminals or local area
networks (LANs).
■ ILOM SP firmware. Preinstalled on the GRASP board is a library of system
management firmware applications. This ILOM firmware is operating system
independent. These firmware applications provide the following system
management interfaces into your server:
■ A web-based graphical interface
■ A Secure Shell (SSH) command-line interface
■ An IPMI v2.0 command interface
■ A Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) v1, v2c, or v3 interface
These interfaces call the same underlying system management functions on your
GRASP board, so you can choose to work with one or more of these ILOM
interfaces to integrate with the other management interfaces running in your data
center.
■ Remote Console application. The Remote Console application is a piece of
layered software that allows remote clients to view the graphical console of your
host server as though they were directly attached its video connector. The Remote
Console is a mirror of the 1024x768 output from the server’s VGA video
connector. The remote keyboard, mouse, CD drive or diskette drive will appear as
standard USB devices.
Note – The Remote Console application is not required on the client systems, but a
web browser and Sun Java
™
runtime environment version 5.0 or later are required
on the client systems. You can download Java for free from
http://java.sun.com.
■ Client-side Secure Shell application. To access the ILOM SP through a remote
Secure Shell (SSH), you must install a Secure Shell communications application on
the remote client system (server, workstation, or laptop). Many Secure Shell
communications applications are available from commercial or open-source
distribution. Refer to http://www.openssh.org for information about opensource client-side SSH applications.
Sun Microsystems
™
has configured the ILOM hardware and firmware on your
server to reflect the most common default settings used in the field. It is unlikely
that you will need to change these defaults.
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Connecting to the ILOM Service
Processor
There are two methods for connecting to the ILOM SP to perform initial setup and
configuration. Use the procedure that you prefer:
■ “Connecting to ILOM Using a Serial Connection” on page 21
■ “Connecting to ILOM Using an Ethernet Connection” on page 23
Connecting to ILOM Using a Serial Connection
Use this procedure to establish a serial connection to the ILOM SP so that you can
perform initial configuration of ILOM.
Note – This procedure assumes that you have already completed the hardware
setup and have applied standby power to your server, as described in Chapter 1 of
this guide.
1. Verify that your terminal, laptop, or terminal server is operational.
2. Configure that terminal device or the terminal emulation software running on a
laptop or PC to the following settings:
■ 8N1: eight data bits, no parity, one stop bit
■ 9600 baud
■ Disable hardware flow control (CTS/RTS)
■ Disable software flow control (XON/XOFF)
3. Connect a serial cable from the RJ-45 SERIAL MGT port on the server’s back
panel to a terminal device. See
FIGURE 1-11 or FIGURE 1-12.
Chapter 2 Setting Up the Server Software21
4. Press Enter on the terminal device to establish a connection between that terminal
device and the ILOM SP.
The SP eventually displays a login prompt, such as the following example:
SUNSP0003BA84D777 login:
In this example login prompt:
■ The string SUNSP is the same for all SPs.
■ 0003BA84D777 is the Ethernet MAC address of the particular SP. This will be
different for each server.
5. Log in to the ILOM.
a. Type the default user name: root
b. Type the default password: changeme.
Once you have successfully logged in, the SP displays its default command prompt:
->
You can now run CLI commands to configure ILOM for the server’s user accounts,
network settings, access lists, alerts, and so on. For detailed instructions on CLI
commands, see the Integrated Lights-Out Manager Administration Guide, 819-1160.
For instructions on configuring static network settings using the CLI, see “Configuring
Static IP Addresses Using the CLI” on page 27.
6. To start the serial console, you can type:
cd /SP/console
start
Note – You can switch back to the SP CLI from the serial console by entering the
Esc ( key sequence.
7. After configuring the server, continue with “Setting Up Platform Operating System
and Driver Software” on page 29.
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Connecting to ILOM Using an Ethernet
Connection
To access the full range of ILOM functionality such as the graphical user interface
(GUI), you must connect a LAN to the Ethernet port and configure your Ethernet
connection.
ILOM supports Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and static IP
addressing.
■ To configure using DHCP, see “Configuring ILOM Ethernet Settings Using
DHCP” on page 23.
■ To configure using a static IP address, see “Configuring ILOM Using Static
Ethernet Settings” on page 26.
Configuring ILOM Ethernet Settings Using DHCP
Note – This procedure assumes that you have already completed the hardware
setup and have applied standby power for your server, as described in Chapter 1 of
this guide.
1. Verify that your DHCP server is configured to accept new media access control
(MAC) addresses by checking with your system administrator.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable to the server’s RJ-45 NET MGT Ethernet port. See
FIGURE 1-11 or FIGURE 1-12.
If the ILOM SP is not using static IP addresses, it broadcasts a DHCPDISCOVER
packet with the ID of its MAC address. A DHCP server on your LAN returns a
DHCPOFFER packet containing an IP address and other information. The ILOM SP
then manages its “lease” of that IP address that was assigned to it by the DHCP
server.
3. Obtain the ILOM SP IP address from one of the following locations. Record the IP
address for future reference.
■ CLI commands. The SP has a serial port to which you can attach a terminal
device. If you log in to the SP and enter the CLI command show /SP/network,
the SP displays the current IP address.
■ The system BIOS setup screen. Press F2 during bootup, then choose Advanced →
IPMI 2.0 Configuration → Set LAN Configuration → IP address.
■ DHCP server log files. If you use this method, use Step a through Step c below.
Otherwise, skip to Step 4.
Chapter 2 Setting Up the Server Software23
a. Identify the MAC address of the ILOM SP from one of the following locations
and write it down:
■ CLI commands. The SP has a serial port to which you can attach a terminal
device. If you log in to the SP and type the CLI command
show /SP/network, the SP displays the current MAC address.
■ The Customer Information Sheet that is shipped with your server.
■ The system BIOS setup screen. Press F2 during bootup, then choose Advanced
→ IPMI 2.0 Configuration → Set LAN Configuration → MAC address.
b. Log in to your DHCP server and view its DHCP log file.
Note – Different DHCP server applications running on different operating systems
store these log files in different locations. Consult your DHCP system administrator
to locate the correct path to the log file.
c. Identify the IP address in the log file that corresponds to the MAC address of
your ILOM SP.
Typically, DHCP log file entries are individual lines with the following commaseparated fields:
ID, Date, Time, Description, IP Address, Host Name, MAC Address
Locate the MAC address of your ILOM SP in the MAC Address (seventh) field of
the correct DHCP file entry and record the corresponding value of the IP Address
(fifth) field. This is the IP address that you must use to access the system
management firmware applications on your ILOM SP.
4. Open a session to the ILOM SP using the IP address that you obtained in Step 3.
You can use the CLI or the GUI interface.
■ To establish a Secure Shell (SSH) connection to the ILOM SP CLI, type the
appropriate connection command in the SSH application. For example, to connect
to the SP with the DHCP-assigned IP address of 129.144.82.20, type the following
command:
# ssh -l root 129.144.82.20
The default user name is root, which was included in the ssh command. When
you are prompted, enter the default password for the SP, changeme. You can then
enter commands to manage user accounts or to monitor the status of devices on
your server. See the example in
FIGURE 2-2.
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FIGURE 2-2Opening a Session With an SSH Command-Line Interface
■ To establish a connection to the ILOM SP web GUI, type the IP address of the
ILOM SP in the browser locator box and press Enter. For example, if the IP
address for your ILOM SP was 129.144.02.20, you would enter it as shown in
FIGURE 2-3. The first GUI page prompts you for the default username, root, and
the default password, changeme.
FIGURE 2-3Opening a Session With a Web GUI
5. After you have entered the user name and password in either the CLI or GUI, you
can use the interface to configure your ILOM SP.
For detailed instructions on configuring your system, see the Integrated Lights-Out
Manager Administration Guide, 819-1160.
6. Continue with “Setting Up Platform Operating System and Driver Software” on
page 29.
Chapter 2 Setting Up the Server Software25
Configuring ILOM Using Static Ethernet Settings
As an alternative to having your DHCP server assign an IP address to your ILOM
SP, you can also assign a static IP address to it. You can do this by using the web
GUI, by using the CLI over the network or serial port, or by using the server’s BIOS
Setup Utility. Use the procedure you prefer.
■ “Configuring Static IP Addresses Using the Web GUI” on page 26
■ “Configuring Static IP Addresses Using the CLI” on page 27
■ “Configuring Static IP Addresses Using the BIOS Setup Utility” on page 28
Configuring Static IP Addresses Using the Web GUI
1. Determine the current IP address of the ILOM SP from one of the following
locations:
■ CLI command. The SP has a serial port to which you can attach a terminal device.
If you log in to the SP and enter the CLI command show /SP/network, the SP
displays the current IP address.
■ The system BIOS setup screen. Press F2 during bootup, then choose Advanced →
IPMI 2.0 Configuration → Set LAN Configuration → IP address.
2. Connect to the ILOM SP through a web browser running on a remote system.
3. Log in to the web GUI using the default user name, root, and the default
password, changeme.
4. Choose the Configuration tab and its Network tab to display information about
the current network configuration of your ILOM SP. See
FIGURE 2-4.
5. Select the Use the Following IP Address option and type your static IP address
information. See the example in
FIGURE 2-4.
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FIGURE 2-4Integrated Lights Out Manager Network Settings Page
Configuring Static IP Addresses Using the CLI
1. Log into the CLI using SSH or by connecting to the serial port.
To establish a Secure Shell (SSH) connection to the ILOM CLI, type the appropriate
connection command in the SSH application. For example, to connect to the SP with
the DHCP-assigned IP address of 129.144.82.20, you would type the following
command:
# ssh -l root 129.144.82.20
See the example in
FIGURE 2-2.
2. Type the following commands, using your own addresses in place of the examples
below:
(The addresses shown in the commands below are examples.)
cd /SP/network
set pendingipaddress=129.144.82.26
set pendingipnetmask=255.255.255.0
set pendingipgateway=129.144.82.254
set pendingipdiscovery=static
set commitpending=true
Chapter 2 Setting Up the Server Software27
Configuring Static IP Addresses Using the BIOS Setup Utility
1. Enter the BIOS Setup utility by pressing the F2 key while the system is booting
up and performing the power-on self-test (POST).
2. When the BIOS Main menu screen is displayed, select Advanced.
3. From the Advanced menu screen, select IPMI 2.0 Configuration.
4. From the IPMI 2.0 Configuration screen, select LAN Configuration.
5. On the LAN Configuration screen, change the IP Assignment field to Static.
6. Type the static IP address in the IP Address field.
You can also enter the subnet mask and default gateway settings in their respective
fields.
7. Select Commit and press Return to commit the changes.
8. Select Refresh and press Return to see your new static IP settings displayed in
the Current IP address in BMC field.
9. Press and release the right arrow key until the Exit menu screen is displayed.
10. Follow the instructions on the Exit menu screen to save your changes and exit the
Setup utility.
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Setting Up Platform Operating System
and Driver Software
After configuring the ILOM SP with network settings, you can configure the
preinstalled Solaris 10 operating system, or install a supported Linux or Windows
platform operating system and drivers.
■ If you want to use the preinstalled Solaris 10 operating system, refer to
“Configuring the Pre-Installed Solaris 10 Operating System” on page 35.
■ For details about installing a supported Linux or Solaris OS and the required
drivers, refer to Sun Fire X4100 and Sun Fire X4200 Servers Operating System
Installation Guide (819-1158).
■ For details about installing a supported Windows OS and the required drivers,
refer to Sun Fire X4100 and Sun Fire X4200 Servers Windows Operating System
Installation Guide (819-4346).
■ For additional OS considerations specific to this server, also refer to the Sun Fire
X4100 and Sun Fire X4200 Servers Product Notes (819-1162) or the Sun Fire X4100
M2 and Sun Fire X4200 M2 Servers Product Notes (819-5038).
Chapter 2 Setting Up the Server Software29
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CHAPTER
3
Configuring the Pre-installed
Solaris 10 Operating System
This chapter explains the steps for configuring the Solaris™10 Operating System
(OS) that has been pre-installed on your server. The factory-installed version is
Solaris 10 6/06 or later.
Note – Unlike with SPARC
installed Solaris 10 image through a monitor when you power on the server. The
output of the pre-installed image is directed to a serial console instead of a monitor
that is attached to the server.
®
systems, you will not see the output of the pre-
Before You Begin
Before you begin configuring the pre-installed OS, you need to do the following:
1. Perform initial configuration of the server’s Integrated Lights Out Manager
(ILOM) Service Processor (SP) and determine the server’s network settings, as
described in “Connecting to the ILOM Service Processor” on page 21.
2. Gather the information that you will need for the configuration, as listed in
“Installation Worksheet” on page 31.
Installation Worksheet
Use the worksheet in TABLE 1 to gather the information that you need to configure
the pre-installed Solaris 10 OS. You only need to collect the information that applies
to your application of the system.
31
TABLE 1Worksheet for Installation
Information for InstallationDescription or Example
Your Answers:
Defaults are noted
with an asterisk. (*)
LanguageChoose from the list of available languages for the
English*
Solaris 10 software.
LocaleChoose your geographic region from the list of
available locales.
English (C - 7-bit
ASCII)*
TerminalChoose the type of terminal that you are using
from the list of available terminal types.
Network connectionIs the system connected to a network?• Networked
• Nonnetworked*
DHCPCan the system use Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol (DHCP) to configure its network
•Yes
• No*
interfaces?
If you are not
using DHCP,
note the
IP addressIf you are not using DHCP, supply the IP address
for the system.
Example: 129.200.9.1
network
address:
SubnetIf you are not using DHCP, is the system part of a
255.255.0.0*
subnet?
If yes, what is the netmask of the subnet?
Example: 255.255.0.0
IPv6Do you want to enable IPv6 on this machine?• Yes
• No*
Host nameA host name that you choose for the system.
KerberosDo you want to configure Kerberos security on
this machine?
If yes, gather this information:
Default Realm:
Administration Server:
First KDC:
(Optional) Additional KDCs:
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•Yes
• No*
TABLE 1Worksheet for Installation (Continued)
Information for InstallationDescription or Example
Your Answers:
Defaults are noted
with an asterisk. (*)
Name service:
if the system
uses a name
service, provide
the following
information.
Name serviceWhich name service should this system use?• NIS+
• NIS
• DNS
• LDAP
• None*
Domain nameProvide the name of the domain in which the
system resides.
NIS+ and NISDo you want to specify a name server or let the
installation program find one?
• Specify One
• Find One*
DNSProvide IP addresses for the DNS server. You must
enter at least one IP address, but you can enter up
to three addresses.
You can also enter a list of domains to search when
a DNS query is made.
Search Domain:
Search Domain:
Search Domain:
LDAPProvide the following information about your
LDAP profile:
Profile name:
Profile server:
If you specify a proxy credential level in your
LDAP profile, gather this information:
Proxy-Bind Distinguished Name:
Proxy-Bind Password:
Chapter 3 Configuring the Pre-installed Solaris 10 Operating System33
TABLE 1Worksheet for Installation (Continued)
Information for InstallationDescription or Example
Your Answers:
Defaults are noted
with an asterisk. (*)
Default routeDo you want to specify a default route IP address
or let the Solaris installation program find one?
The default route provides a bridge that forwards
traffic between two physical networks. An IP
address is a unique number that identifies each
host on a network.
You have the following choices:
• You can specify the IP address. An
/etc/defaultrouter file is created with the
specified IP address. When the system is
rebooted, the specified IP address becomes the
default route.
• You can let the Solaris installation program
detect an IP address. However, the system must
be on a subnet that has a router that advertises
itself by using the ICMP router discovery
protocol. If you are using the command-line
interface, the software detects an IP address
when the system is booted.
• You can choose None if you do not have a router
or do not want the software to detect an IP
address at this time. The software automatically
tries to detect an IP address on reboot.
• Specify One
• Detect One
• None*
Time zoneHow do you want to specify your default time
zone?
Root passwordChoose a root password for the system.
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• Geographic
region*
• Offset from GM
• Time zone file
Configuring the Pre-Installed Solaris 10
Operating System
Note – Before you perform this procedure, you need to set up the service processor.
If you have not done so, see “Before You Begin” on page 31.
Use the information that you gathered in “Installation Worksheet” on page 31 as you
perform the configuration.
After configuring the ILOM SP, you can configure the pre-installed Solaris 10
operating system (OS) by using another system to connect to the server, or install a
Linux or Windows platform operating system. The possible ways to do this are
described here:
■ “To Connect to the Server Using the Service Processor’s IP Address” on page 36
If you use this method, you first need to determine the service processor’s IP
address and the server must be connected to the network.
■ “To Connect to the Server Using a Serial Capture Program” on page 38
If you use this method, you do not need to determine the service processor’s IP
address, but you will need to have a cable connection from the server to the serial
port of the serial capture host system.
■ If you want to install a supported Linux or Windows OS and the required drivers,
refer to the Sun Fire X4600 Server Operating System Installation Guide (819-4345).
This document also contains procedures for installing the Solaris operating
system from media.
■ For additional OS considerations specific to this server, also refer to the Sun Fire
X4100 and Sun Fire X4200 Servers Product Notes (819-1162) or the Sun Fire X4100
M2 and Sun Fire X4200 M2 Servers Product Notes (819-5038).
Chapter 3 Configuring the Pre-installed Solaris 10 Operating System35
▼To Connect to the Server Using the Service
Processor’s IP Address
Note – This procedure assumes that you have connected the server to your network
through an Ethernet cable.
1. If you have not already done so, determine the service processor’s IP address:
a. Power on main power to the platform by using a stylus to press the recessed
Power button on the front panel.
POST messages appear on your screen as the OS boots up.
b. Initialize the BIOS Setup utility by pressing the F2 key while the system is
performing the power-on self-test (POST).
c. When the main BIOS screen is displayed, select Advanced.
d. When the Advanced screen is displayed, select IPMI 2.0 Configuration.
When the IPMI 2.0 Configuration screen is displayed, select the LAN
Configuration menu item.
e. Select the IP Address menu item.
The service processor’s IP address is displayed using the following format:
Current IP address in BMC: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
2. Using a client system, establish a Secure Shell (SSH) connection to the service
processor’s IP address.
ssh -l root <sp_ip_address>
3. Log in to the service processor as an Administrator, for example:
login: root
password: changeme
4. Start the ILOM console mode by entering the following:
start /SP/console
Only accounts with Administrator privileges are enabled to configure the SP serial
port.
5. If you have changed the SP Serial Port default settings, make sure you reset them
to the default settings.
6. Follow the Solaris 10 pre-installation on-screen prompts.
7. Use the information gathered in “Installation Worksheet” on page 31 to help you
enter the system and network information as you are prompted.
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The screens that are displayed will vary, depending on the method that you chose
for assigning network information to the server (DHCP or static IP address).
After you have entered the system-configuration information, the server completes
the boot process and displays the Solaris login prompt.
Redirecting the Console Output to the Video Port (Optional)
Caution – This procedure is intended for advanced users of Solaris only. You can
seriously disrupt the proper functioning of the server or render the server
unbootable if you introduce a problem in the bootenv.rc file.
After completing the preceding steps and while logged in to the SP, if you wish to
redirect the console output to the video port, run the eeprom command at the
prompt with the following arguments:
Chapter 3 Configuring the Pre-installed Solaris 10 Operating System37
▼To Connect to the Server Using a Serial Capture
Program
1. Use a cable to connect the serial port of the server to the serial port of the serial
capture host system.
2. Make sure the communication properties of the serial port of the system are set to
the default.
The default settings are 9600 baud, 8N1 (eight data bits, no parity, one stop bit),
disable flow control.
3. Start a terminal session to capture the serial port output:
On a client running Solaris OS, type:
$tip -9600 /dev/ttya
On a client running Windows, start a program such as Hyperterminal.
On a client running Linux, start a program such as Minicom, a text-based serial
communication program that is included in the Linux distributions. For more
information, see the man pages included in the Linux distribution.
4. Log in to the service processor as an Administrator, for example:
login: root
password: changeme
5. Start the ILOM SP GUI by entering the following:
start /SP/console
6. Power on main power to the server by using a ball-point pen or other stylus to
press the recessed Power button on the front panel.
POST messages appear on your screen as the OS boots up.
7. Follow the Solaris 10 pre-installation on-screen prompts.
8. Use the information gathered in “Installation Worksheet” on page 31 to help you
enter the system and network information as you are prompted.
The screens that are displayed will vary, depending on the method that you chose
for assigning network information to the server (DHCP or static IP address).
After you have entered the system-configuration information, the server completes
the boot process and displays the Solaris login prompt.
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Solaris 10 User Documentation
You can access the various collections of the Solaris 10 OS user documentation at:
http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/prod/solaris.10
Specifically, you can access the Solaris 10 OS Release and Installation Collection at:
http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/coll/1236.1
Downloading Solaris 10 OS Software
If you need to re-install the Solaris 10 OS after removing it, you can download the
CD or DVD image.
Sun provides flexible training options that accommodate your personal schedule and
learning style. The training options include instructor-led, web-based online, CDROM and Live Virtual Class. For Solaris 10 Training and Certification options at a
glance, please visit: