Sun Microsystems Fire X4800 Installation Manual

Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide

Part No: 821–0285 —12, March 2011

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Contents

Using This Documentation ...................................................................................................................7

Product Information Web Site ......................................................................................................7

Documentation and Feedback ......................................................................................................7

About This Documentation (PDF and HTML) ..........................................................................8

Contributors ....................................................................................................................................8

Change History ...............................................................................................................................8

Installation Overview .............................................................................................................................9

Front and Back Features and Components ...................................................................................... 11

Front Features and Components ............................................................................................... 11

Back Features and Components ................................................................................................. 12

Unpacking the Server and Identifying the Rack Mounting Hardware ......................................... 15

How to Unpack the Server .......................................................................................................... 15

How to Identify Your Rack Mounting Kit ................................................................................. 17

Installing the Server In the Rack Using the Standard Rack Mounting Kit .................................... 21

Tools and Sta Required ............................................................................................................. 22

Installing Optional Equipment .................................................................................................. 22

Compatible Racks ........................................................................................................................ 23

Contents of the Standard Rack Mounting Kit .......................................................................... 23

Location of the Rack Mounting Kit and the Shipping Bracket Kit ......................................... 25

Installing the Server In a Rack Using the Standard Rack Mounting Kit ................................ 26

Removing and Installing the Standard Rack Mounting Kit Shipping Brackets ................... 39

Installing the Server In the Rack Using the Universal Rack Mounting Kit ................................... 45

Tools and Sta Required ............................................................................................................. 45

Installing Optional Equipment .................................................................................................. 46

Compatible Racks ........................................................................................................................ 46

Contents of the Universal Rack Mounting Kit ......................................................................... 47

Installing the Server in a Rack Using the Universal Rack Mounting Kit ............................... 49

Installing and Removing the Universal Rack Mounting Kit Shipping Brackets .................. 76

Removing the Server From the Rack ................................................................................................. 85

How to Remove the Server From the Rack ............................................................................... 85

How to Remove the Rack Mounting Hardware from the Rack .............................................. 88

Cabling and Power .............................................................................................................................. 91

Attaching Administration (SP) Cables ...................................................................................... 91

Cabling NEMs and PCIe EMs .................................................................................................... 95

Powering the Server On and O ................................................................................................. 97

Getting Service for Your Server ....................................................................................................... 101

How to Find the Server’s Serial Number .................................................................................. 101

Managing Your Server ...................................................................................................................... 103

ILOM Software Overview ......................................................................................................... 104

Setting Up the Preinstalled Solaris Operating System .................................................................. 105

OS Information Links ................................................................................................................ 105

Conguring the Preinstalled Oracle Solaris OS ..................................................................... 106

Installation Worksheet .............................................................................................................. 106

How to Connect to the Server Using the Server’s IP Address ............................................... 110

(Optional) How to Redirect the Console Output to the Video Port .................................... 111

How to Connect to the Server Using a Serial Capture Program ........................................... 111

Oracle Solaris OS Information Products and Training ......................................................... 112

Communicating With the ILOM and the System Console .......................................................... 113

Server Connections .................................................................................................................... 113

About ILOM SP IP Addresses and the ILOM Interfaces ....................................................... 113

Determining the SP IP Address ................................................................................................ 114

Connecting to the ILOM ........................................................................................................... 115

Connecting to the System Console .......................................................................................... 117

I/O and Interrupt Resource Allocation ........................................................................................... 125

Option ROM and I/O Space Allocation .................................................................................. 125

Allocating MSI Interrupt Space (Oracle Solaris OS Only) .................................................... 132

How to Identify and Fix Interrupt Resource Shortages ......................................................... 132

Sun Fire X4800 Server Specications .............................................................................................. 137

Physical Specications for the Sun Fire X4800 Server ........................................................... 137

Power Specications for the Sun Fire X4800 Server .............................................................. 137

Environmental Specications .................................................................................................. 138

Acoustic Specications .............................................................................................................. 138

Contents

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Index ................................................................................................................................................... 139

Contents

UsingThis Documentation

This section describes related documentation, submitting feedback, and a document change history.

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“Product Information Web Site” on page 7

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“Documentation and Feedback” on page 7

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“About This Documentation (PDF and HTML)” on page 8

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“Contributors” on page 8

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“Change History” on page 8

Product InformationWeb Site

For information about the Sun x86 servers, go to http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/

server-storage/sun-x86/overview/index.html

For software and rmware downloads for your x86 server product, go to

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/server-storage/sun-x86/downloads/index.html

page and click on your server model.

Documentation and Feedback

Documentation Link

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

Sun Fire X4800 server http://download.oracle.com/

docs/cd/E19140-01/index.html

Oracle ILOM 3.0 http://www.oracle.com/

technetwork/documentation/

sys-mgmt-networking-190072.html#ilom

Provide feedback on this documentation at: http://www.oraclesurveys.com/

se.ashx?s=25113745587BE578

About This Documentation (PDF and HTML)

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.

A PDF that includes all information on a particular topic subject (such as hardware installation or product notes) can be downloaded by clicking on the PDF button in the upper left corner of the page.

Contributors

Primary Authors: Michael Bechler, Ralph Woodley, Ray Angelo, Cynthia Chin-Lee.

Change History

The following changes have been made to the documentation set.

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April 2010 – Installation Guide released.

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June 2010 – Installation Guide and Getting Started Guide re-released.

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July 2010 – Initial release of other documents.

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August 2010 – Product Notes and Service Manual re-released. ESX Installation Guide added.

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October 2010 – Product Notes re-released.

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December 2010 – Product Notes re-released.

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March 2011 – Documents re-released for SW1.2 including the Installation Guide, the Product Notes, the Linux Installation Guide, the Oracle Solaris Installation Guide, the Windows Installation Guide, and the Service Manual.

About This Documentation (PDF and HTML)

Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide • —12, March 20118

Installation Overview

The following table lists the tasks that you must do to install your Oracle Sun Fire X4800 server.

Task Description Link

1. Unpack the box. “How to Unpack the Server” on page 15

2. Familiarize yourself with the server features.

“Front and Back Features and Components” on page 11

3. Install the server in a rack. To prepare to install your server in a rack, see

“How to Unpack the Server” on page 15.

Then look at

“How to IdentifyYour Rack

Mounting Kit” on page 17

and see the

corresponding rack mounting chapter.

4. Connect power cords,

cables, and peripherals.

“Attaching Administration (SP) Cables” on page 91

5. Power on the server. “How to Apply Standby Power for Initial

Service Processor Conguration” on page 97

6. Check system

specications.

“Sun Fire X4800 Server Specications” on page 137

7. Manage the server. “Managing Your Server” on page 103

“Communicating With the ILOM and the System Console” on page 113

8. Congure or install an

operating system

Congure the optional preinstalled Oracle Solaris OS

“Setting Up the Preinstalled Solaris Operating System” on page 105

For installation of Oracle Solaris OS when it is not preinstalled.

Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide for Oracle Solaris Operating System

For assisted installation of Linux.

Oracle Hardware Installation Assistant 2.5 User's Guide for x86 Servers in the

Oracle

Hardware Installation Assistant library

Task Description Link

For unassisted installation of Linux.

Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide for Linux Operating Systems

For assisted installation of Windows.

Oracle Hardware Installation Assistant 2.5 User's Guide for x86 Servers in the

Oracle

Hardware Installation Assistant library

For unassisted installation of Windows.

Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide for Windows Operating Systems

For installation of Oracle VM. Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide for

Oracle VM

Installation Overview

Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide • —12, March 201110

Front and Back Features and Components

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“Front Features and Components” on page 11

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“Back Features and Components” on page 12

Front Features and Components

345

PS0

PS1

PS2

PS3

BL0

HDD3HDD2HDD1HDD0

HDD4 HDD5 HDD6 HDD7

BL1

BL2

BL3

Note – To nd the chassis serial number, see “How to Find the Server’s Serial Number” on

page 101

Figure Legend

1 Locate button/LED (white) 5 Over Temperature LED (amber)

2 Service Action Required LED

(amber)

6 Power supplies (PS0 through PS3)

3 Power/OK LED (green) 7 Hard drives (HDD0 through HDD7)

4 Power button 8 CPU modules (BL0 through BL3)

For back panel features and components, see “Back Features and Components” on page 12.

Back Features and Components

Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide • —12, March 201112

Figure Legend

1 Fan modules (FM0 through

FM3).

4 Service Processor module (SP).

The SP provides I/O connectors for system management. See

“Attaching Administration (SP) Cables” on page 91 for details.

2 Network Express modules

(NEMs).

5 AC power connectors.

3 PCIe Express module slots. 6 Chassis ground.

For front panel features and components, see “Front Features and Components” on page 11.

FM2 FM3 NEM0

AC0 AC1 AC2 AC3

NEM1

EM3.1

EM3.0

EM2.1

EM2.0

EM1.1

EM1.0

EM0.1

EM0.0

FM0 FM1

Back Features and Components

Unpacking the Server and Identifying the Rack Mounting Hardware

This section provides procedures for unpacking the server and identifying the rack mounting hardware.

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To unpack your server, see “How to Unpack the Server” on page 15.

■

To identify the rack mounting hardware and the correct rack mounting instructions, see

“How to Identify Your Rack Mounting Kit” on page 17.

▼

How to Unpack the Server

The following gure shows the packaging components.

Open the top of thebox (1).

a. Cut the straps.

b. Cut or remove the tape.

c. Open the aps.

Lift the box (1) away from the server.

Remove the accessory tray (2) and set it and its contents aside.

Remove the foaminserts (4).

When it is time toinstall the server (5) in the rack, either:

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Remove the server (5) from the pallet (6).

■

Use a mechanical lift to raise the pallet with the server on it to its location in the rack, then, slide the server o the pallet directly into the rack.

For rack mounting instructions, see one of the rack mounting sections as indicated in “How to

Identify Your Rack Mounting Kit” on page 17

Unpacking the ServerandIdentifying the Rack Mounting Hardware

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Legend Description

1Box

2 Accessory tray, which contains rack mounting kit, shipping brackets, and other

items

3 Rack mounting kit

4 Packaging foam inserts

5 Server

6 Pallet

“How to Identify Your Rack Mounting Kit” on page 17

▼

How to Identify Your Rack Mounting Kit

Your Sun Fire X4800 server includes one of two types of rack mounting hardware. These are:

Name Contents Seethissection

Standard

■

Rack mounting hardware (371–4742)

■

Shipping bracket kit (371–4376–24)

“Installing the Server In the Rack Using the Standard Rack Mounting Kit” on page 21

Universal

■

Rack mounting hardware (350–1662)

■

Shipping bracket kit (350–1663)

“Installing the Server In the Rack Using the Universal Rack Mounting Kit” on page 45

Unpack the server as described in “Howto Unpack the Server” on page 15.

The rack mounting hardware is in the accessory kit.

Look for a part number on the box that holds the rack mounting hardware.

■

If it has the number 371–4742, it is an standard rack mounting kit.

■

If it has the number 350–1662, it is a universal rack mounting kit.

■

If you cannot nd a number, open the kit and compare the adapter brackets with the following gure.

See Also

Unpacking the ServerandIdentifying the Rack Mounting Hardware

Legend Description See

1 Adapter bracket for round-hole racks in universal rack

mounting kit

“Installing the Server In the Rack Using the Universal Rack Mounting Kit” on page 45

2 Adapter bracket for square-hole racks universal rack

mounting kit

3 Front adapter bracket for standard rack mounting kit

“Installing the Server In the Rack Using the Standard Rack Mounting Kit” on page 21

Unpacking the ServerandIdentifying the Rack Mounting Hardware

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Legend Description See

4 Rear adapter bracket for standard rack mounting kit

“Installing the Server In the Rack Using the Standard Rack Mounting Kit” on page 21

“Installing the Server In the Rack Using the Universal Rack Mounting Kit” on page 45

See Also

Unpacking the ServerandIdentifying the Rack Mounting Hardware

Installing the Server In the Rack Using the Standard Rack Mounting Kit

This topic describes how to install your server in a rack using the standard rack mounting hardware.

If you are not certain whether you have the standard rack mounting kit or the universal rack mounting kit, see

“How to Identify Your Rack Mounting Kit” on page 17, then proceed to the

corresponding section.

Note the following:

■

If your server is shipped already installed in a rack, skip to “How to Remove the Standard

Rack Mounting Kit Shipping Brackets ” on page 39

■

If you are going to ship the server in a rack, you must install the shipping brackets as described in

“How to Install the Standard Rack Mounting Kit Shipping Brackets” on

page 41

This section contains the following topics:

■

“Tools and Sta Required” on page 22

■

“Installing Optional Equipment” on page 22

■

“Compatible Racks ” on page 23

■

“Contents of the Standard Rack Mounting Kit” on page 23

■

“Location of the Rack Mounting Kit and the Shipping Bracket Kit” on page 25

■

“Installing the Server In a Rack Using the Standard Rack Mounting Kit” on page 26

■

“Removing and Installing the Standard Rack Mounting Kit Shipping Brackets” on page 39

Tools and Sta Required

Caution – The server weighs about 180 pounds (100 kg) when fully loaded with components. To

reduce the risk of serious personal injury or equipment damage, use a mechanical lift to install the server into the rack. If a lift is not available, remove components as described in

“How to Remove Components to Reduce Weight” on page 26. This reduces the weight of the server to

80 pounds (45 kg).

Always load equipment into a rack from the bottom up so that it does not become top-heavy and tip over. Deploy your rack’s anti-tilt bar to prevent the rack from tipping during equipment installation.

Before installing the server into a rack, gather the tools, equipment, and sta required.

Tools,Equipment, and Stang Required Notes

Two trained sta Two people are needed to install the server and operate the lift.

No. 2 10-inch Phillips screwdriver (magnetic tip recommended)

Mechanical lift Strongly recommended. If not available, reduce the weight of the

server. See

“How to Remove Components to Reduce Weight” on

page 26

Compatible rack See

“Compatible Racks ” on page 23.

Rack mounting kit See

“Installing the Server In a Rack Using the Standard Rack

Mounting Kit” on page 26

Shipping brackets See “Removing and Installing the Standard Rack Mounting Kit

Shipping Brackets” on page 39

■

You must remove the shipping brackets if your server was shipped in a rack.

■

You must install the shipping brackets if you plan to ship your server in a rack.

Installing Optional Equipment

For information about how to install options such as DIMMs, PCIe EMs, and NEMs, power supplies, and CPU modules, refer to the Sun Fire X4800 Server Service Manual.

For information about issues and known workarounds, refer to the

Sun Fire X4800 Server

Product Notes

ToolsandSta Required

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Compatible Racks

The rack mounting hardware is compatible with a wide range of equipment racks that meet the following standards:

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Four-post rack (mounting at both front and rear).

Note – Two-post racks are not compatible.

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Rack must have 5RU space available.

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Rack should have a horizontal opening and unit vertical pitch conforming to ANSI/EIA 310-D-1992 or IEC 60927 standards.

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Distance between front and rear mounting planes between approximately 26 and 34.5 inches (660.4 mm and 876.3 mm).

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Minimum clearance depth (to front cabinet door) in front of front rack mounting plane: 1 inch (25.4 mm).

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Minimum clearance depth (to rear cabinet door) behind front rack mounting plane: 27.5 inches (700 mm).

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Minimum clearance width (between structural supports and cable troughs) between front and rear mounting planes: 18 inches (456 mm).

Contents of the Standard Rack Mounting Kit

The standard rack mounting kit comes with the following hardware:

Contents of the Standard Rack Mounting Kit

Figure Legend

1, 2 Left (1) and right (2) shelf rails Once the front and rear adapter brackets are installed on the

rack, the shelf rails drop into place. The hooks on the front and rear rails hook into the slots on the adapter brackets.

The shelf rails expand to match the depth of the rack.

These are not slide rails. Once the server is mounted in the chassis, it does not move.

3, 4 Front mounting adapter brackets (2

pair)

These attach to the rack and support the shelf rails.

There are two types of front adapter brackets; one for round-hole racks (3), and another for square-hole racks (4). Use the one that matches your rack.

5 and 7 An assortment of M6 and 10-32

screws

Oracle provides extra screws to support dierent congurations. Unused hardware can be discarded or recycled when you have completed the installation.

Contents of the Standard Rack Mounting Kit

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Figure Legend

6 Rear adapter brackets (1 pair) These attach to the rack and support the shelf rails.

8 M6 cage nuts Used to adapt the rear adapter bracket to the back of

square-hole racks.

Location of the Rack Mounting Kit and the Shipping Bracket Kit

The accessory kit that contains the rack mounting kit also contains the shipping bracket kit.

The following gure shows the location of the contents in the box:

Legend Description

1 Foam packaging material

2 Rack mounting hardware

Location of the Rack Mounting Kitand the Shipping Bracket Kit

Legend Description

3 Shipping brackets

Installing the Server In a Rack Using the Standard Rack Mounting Kit

This section provides instructions for installing your server in a rack. It includes:

■

“How to Remove Components to Reduce Weight” on page 26

■

“How to Install the Rack Mounting Hardware in Standard Rack” on page 31

■

“How to Insert the Server Into the Rack” on page 36

The rack mounting kit does not include slide rails. Once the server is installed, it does not slide in or out of the rack.

The rack mounting kit shares a box with the shipping bracket kit.

■

See “Removing and Installing the Standard Rack Mounting Kit Shipping Brackets” on

page 39

for information about the shipping brackets.

■

See “Contents of the Standard Rack Mounting Kit” on page 23 for a description of the contents of the rack mounting kit.

▼

How to Remove Components to Reduce Weight

This procedure describes how to remove components from your server so that two persons can lift it into the rack. If you are going to use a mechanical lift, you do not need to perform this procedure.

Caution – Circuit boards and hard drives contain electronic components that are extremely

sensitive to static electricity. Ordinary amounts of static electricity from clothing or the work environment can destroy the components located on these devices. Do not touch the components without antistatic precautions, especially along the connector edges. For more information, refer to

“Antistatic Precautions and Procedures” in Sun Fire X4800 Server Service

Manual

Note – This procedure assumes that the server is powered o and all cables are disconnected.

Mark all CPU modules with their slot numbers.

BeforeYou Begin

Installing the Server In a Rack Using the Standard Rack MountingKit

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Caution – To prevent system failure, you must return CPU modules to their original locations.

Mark CPU module slot locations carefully before removing them from the chassis.

Remove the CPU modules from the front of the chassis.

The chassis contains four CPU module slots; each must have a CPU module or a ller panel.

Note – Because of their light weight, there is no need to remove ller panels.

For each CPU module:

a. Pinch the green tabs to release the ejectors (1).

b. Pull both ejectors out to release the module (2).

Caution – When the module is partway out of the chassis, close the ejectors, and grasp the

module. Do not handle the module by the ejectors.

Installing the Server In a Rack Using the Standard Rack MountingKit

c. Gently slide the module forward until it is clear of the chassis(3).

Caution – The CPU module is heavy. Use two hands.

d. Close the ejectors on the CPU module.

e. Place the CPU module on an antistatic mat.

Remove the fourpower supplies from the front of the chassis.

a. Pinch the handle to release the lever (1).

b. Pull the lever (2)to release the power supply.

c. Slide the power supply out of the chassis (3).

Remove the PCIe express modules from the back of the chassis.

The upper bays can be used as a hand hold when moving the chassis.

Installing the Server In a Rack Using the Standard Rack MountingKit

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Caution – Do not insert forks from a lift device into these open bays, as this causes severe and

non-repairable damage.

a. Mark all PCIe EM cardswith their slot locations.

Caution – To prevent system failure, you must return PCIeEM cards to their original

locations. Mark PCIe EM slot locations carefully before removing them from the chassis.

b. Rotate the lever (1) to release the module.

c. Slide the module out of the chassis (2).

Remove the upperleft fan module (FM2) if necessary.

Squeeze the clamp (1) to release the fan module (2), then pull it from the chassis (3).

You can use the recess as a hand-hold when moving the chassis.

Caution – Do not insert forks from a lift device into this open bay, as this causes severe and

non-repairable damage.

Installing the Server In a Rack Using the Standard Rack MountingKit

“How to Replace the Components in the Server” on page 30

▼

How to Replace the Components in the Server

The procedure “How to Remove Components to Reduce Weight” on page 26 describes how to remove components from the server. After the server is installed in the rack, you must replace the components.

Reverse the steps in

“How to RemoveComponents to ReduceWeight”on page 26.

See Also

●

Installing the Server In a Rack Using the Standard Rack MountingKit

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Caution – All CPU modules and PCIe EM modules must be returned to their original locations.

Failure to do so can result in system failure.

▼

How to Install the Rack Mounting Hardware in Standard Rack

The rack mounting hardware consists of front and rear adapter brackets with cage nuts, screws, and shelf rails.

Caution – The server weighs about 180 pounds (100 kg) when fully loaded with components. To

reduce the risk of serious personal injury or equipment damage, use a mechanical lift to install the server into the rack. If a lift is not available, remove components as described in

“How to

Remove Components to Reduce Weight” on page 26

. This reduces the weight of the server to 80

pounds (45 kg).

Verify that you havea 5RU space in your rack.

Select the two front adapter brackets that match your rack.

See the following gure.

The server ships with two sets of front adapter brackets: one (1) for racks with square holes and one (2) for racks with round holes. Select the adapter brackets that match your rack.

Attach the frontadapter brackets tothe rack.

Make sure you orient the adapter brackets correctly, with the arrow pointing up.

Select the screws that match your rack.

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Use one M6 per side for a square-hole rack.

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Use three M6 or three 10-32 per side for a threaded round-hole rack.

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The following gure shows the front adapter brackets being attached to a square-hole rack (1) and a round-hole rack (2).

If your rack has round holes, use two screwseach (1) tofasten the two rear adapter brackets (2) to the rack.

If your rack has square holes, skip this step.

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If your rackhas square holes:

a. Insert the cage nuts (1) for therear adapter bracketsin the holes on the rack.

b. If you are going to install shipping brackets, insert the cage nuts for the shipping brackets (2)

in the holes in the rear of the rack.

Note the orientation of the cage nuts for the shipping bracket.

■

They face outside the rack, in the opposite direction of the cage nuts for the adapter brackets.

■

They are located in the rst and third holes above the cage nuts for the adapter brackets.

Note – If you are going to install shipping brackets so you can ship your system in a rack, and

your system has a square-hole rack, you must install the rear cage nuts for the shipping bracket on the rack now, before installing the rear adapter bracket. You cannot add the cage nuts for the rear shipping bracket when the rear adapter brackets are in place. See

“Removing and Installing the Standard Rack Mounting Kit Shipping Brackets” on page 39

for instructions to install the shipping brackets.

c. Use two screws(3) to fasten each rear adapter bracket (4) to the rack.

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Place the shelf rails into the rack.

The following gure shows a square-hole rack.

The shelf rails expand (1) to t the rack, then slip into the slots on the adapter brackets (2), and drop into place (3).

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Be certain to place the shelf rails in the proper orientation, with the shelf facing inward and the gap towards the front of the rack.

“How to Insert the Server Into the Rack” on page 36

Next Steps

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How to Insert the ServerInto the Rack

The following procedure explains how to insert the server into the rack and on to the shelf rail assemblies on the rack.

Perform the steps in

“How to Install the Rack Mounting Hardware in Standard Rack” on

page 31

Lift the server to its position on the rack.

The use of a lift is recommended.

Caution – The server weighs 180 pounds (82 kg). To reduce the risk of serious personal injury or

equipment damage, use a mechanical lift to install the server into the rack. If a lift is not available, remove components as instructed in

“How to Remove Components to Reduce

Weight” on page 26

and use two persons to lift the server into place.

Slide the server onto the shelf rails.

Caution – Drop Hazard! Do not release the server until it is more than 6 inches (152 mm) into the

rack, and is rmly supported by the shelf rails. The shelf rails will not support the server until it is more than 6 inches (152 mm) inside the rack.

Note – If the server is still on a pallet, you can leave it on the pallet and lift both the server and the

pallet with the mechanical lift, and slide the server o the pallet and onto the shelf rails.

BeforeYou Begin

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6”

(152mm)

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Use four screwsto attach the front of the server to the frontof the rack.

Use either the M6 x 25, or the 10-32 x 1 screws.

■

On a threaded rack, use four M6 x 25, or four 10-32 x 1 screws.

■

On a square-hole rack, use four M6 x 25 screws.

If you removedcomponents from the server,replace them afterit is mounted in the rack. See

“How to RemoveComponents to ReduceWeight”on page 26.

■

“How to Remove the Server From the Rack” on page 85

■

“Cabling and Power” on page 91

■

“How to Remove Components to Reduce Weight” on page 26

See Also

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Removing and Installing the Standard Rack Mounting Kit Shipping Brackets

If the server is shipped in a rack, it must be supported by shipping brackets.

■

If the server is shipped to you in a rack, you must remove the shipping brackets before placing it in service. See

“How to Remove the Standard Rack Mounting Kit Shipping

Brackets ” on page 39

■

If you plan to ship the server in a rack, see “How to Install the Standard Rack Mounting Kit

Shipping Brackets” on page 41

The shipping bracket parts are in the accessory tray with the rack mounting hardware. See

“Location of the Rack Mounting Kit and the Shipping Bracket Kit” on page 25 for details.

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How to Remove the Standard Rack Mounting Kit Shipping Brackets

This procedure describes how to remove brackets from a system equipped with the standard rack mounting kit.

The shipping bracket kit consists of a front bracket, a rear bottom bracket, a rear top bracket, screws to connect them to the rack, and cage nuts to be used with the rear brackets on racks with square holes. These appear in

“How to Install the Standard Rack Mounting Kit Shipping

Brackets” on page 41

Removing and Installing the Standard Rack Mounting Kit Shipping Brackets

Remove the fourscrews (1) thatfasten the front shipping bracket (2) to thefront of the server and remove it.

The front shipping bracket contains eight threaded holes used for storing unused screws (four M6 and four 10–32). Remove the screws that match the threads on your rack and use them to secure the server to therack.

There might be two sets of screws stored on the front of the shipping bracket. Use the set that matches the threading on your rack.

Thread the long screws that youremoved in Step 1 into the four empty holes on the shipping bracket.

They will be stored there in case you need to reinstall the shipping bracket.

Remove the fourscrews (1) thatfasten the rear top shipping bracket (2) over the back ofthe server and remove it.

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Remove the fourscrews (3) thatfasten the rear bottom shipping bracket (4) under the back of the server and remove it.

▼

How to Install the Standard Rack Mounting Kit Shipping Brackets

This procedure describes how to install brackets into a system equipped with the standard rack mounting kit.

The shipping bracket kit contains the following parts:

Removing and Installing the Standard Rack Mounting Kit Shipping Brackets

Figure Legend

1 Front shipping bracket

2, 3 Two sets of screws (M6 and 10-32). Each set contains four screws for the front shipping

bracket (2) and eight screws for the rear shipping brackets (5 and 6)

4 Eight M6 cage nuts for rear shipping bracket in square-hole racks

5 Top rear shipping bracket

6 Bottom rear shipping bracket

Note – The shipping bracket kit is shipped in the accessory tray with the rack mounting kit. See

“Location of the Rack Mounting Kit and the Shipping Bracket Kit” on page 25 for details.

Remove the four(short) screwsthat fasten the front of the server to the rack.

Insert the front shipping bracket (1) into the front ofthe serverwith the supporting ange underneath the server.

The front shipping bracket contains eight threaded holes used for storing unused screws (four M6 and four 10–32). Remove the long screwsthat match the threads on yourrack.

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Use the four long screws (M6 or 10–32) (1) to fasten the shipping bracket (2) to the front of the server.

Insert the short screwsinto the four empty storage holes on the shipping bracket.

They will be stored there to be used when you remove the shipping bracket.

If you areinstalling the shipping brackets in a rack with square holes, check to ensure that the cage nuts are installed in the rear.

Note the orientation and location of the cage nuts for the shipping bracket.

■

There are four cage nuts per side (eight total).

■

They are installed on the inside of the rack, facing outward. This is the opposite direction from the cage nuts for the shelf adapter brackets.

■

For each shipping bracket, there should be two shipping bracket cage nuts; one in the hole directly above the shipping bracket cage nut, and one in the third hole above the shipping bracket cage nut.

If the cage nuts are not in place, you must:

a. Remove the server and the mounting hardware from the rack, as described in

“Removing

the ServerFromthe Rack”on page 85

Removing and Installing the Standard Rack Mounting Kit Shipping Brackets

b. Reinstall the adapter bracketsand the server, andinstall the rear shipping bracketcage nuts

as you install the rear adapter brackets. This is included in the rack mounting procedure.

See

“How to Install the Rack Mounting Hardware in Standard Rack” on page 31.

Insert the rear top shipping bracket (1) overthe back of the server with the side panels facing down.

Use four screws (2) to fasten it to the rack (4).

Insert the rear bottom shipping bracket (3) under the back of the server with the side panels facing up.

Use four screws (4) to fasten it to the rack.

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Installing the Server In the Rack Using the Universal Rack Mounting Kit

This topic describes how to install your server in a rack using the universal rack mounting hardware.

If you are not certain whether you have the standard rack mounting kit or the universal rack mounting kit, see

“How to Identify Your Rack Mounting Kit” on page 17, then proceed to the

corresponding section.

Note the following:

■

If your server is shipped already installed in a rack, skip to “How to Remove the Universal

Rack Mounting Kit Shipping Brackets” on page 80

■

If you are going to ship the server in a rack, you must install the shipping brackets as described in

“How to Install the Universal Rack Mounting Kit Shipping Brackets” on

page 76

This section contains the following topics:

■

“Contents of the Universal Rack Mounting Kit” on page 47

■

“Installing the Server in a Rack Using the Universal Rack Mounting Kit” on page 49

■

“Installing and Removing the Universal Rack Mounting Kit Shipping Brackets” on page 76

Tools and Sta Required

Caution – The server weighs about 180 pounds (100 kg) when fully loaded with components. To

reduce the risk of serious personal injury or equipment damage, use a mechanical lift to install the server into the rack. If a lift is not available, remove components as described in

“How to

Remove Components to Reduce Weight” on page 26

. This reduces the weight of the server to 80

pounds (45 kg).

Before installing the server into a rack, gather the tools, equipment, and sta required.

Tools,Equipment, and Stang Required Notes

Two trained sta Two people are needed to install the server and operate the lift.

No. 2 10-inch Phillips screwdriver (magnetic tip recommended)

Mechanical lift Strongly recommended. If not available, reduce the weight of the

server. See

“How to Remove Components to Reduce Weight” on

page 26

Compatible rack See

“Compatible Racks ” on page 46.

Rack mounting kit See

“Installing the Server in a Rack Using the Universal Rack

Mounting Kit” on page 49

Shipping brackets See

“Installing and Removing the Universal Rack Mounting Kit

Shipping Brackets” on page 76

■

You must remove the shipping brackets if your server was shipped in a rack.

■

You must install the shipping brackets if you plan to ship your server in a rack.

Installing Optional Equipment

For information about how to install options such as DIMMs, PCIe EMs, and NEMs, power supplies, and CPU modules, refer to the

Sun Fire X4800 Server Service Manual.

For information about issues and known workarounds, refer to the

Sun Fire X4800 Server

Product Notes

Compatible Racks

The rack mounting hardware is compatible with a wide range of equipment racks that meet the following standards:

■

Four-post rack (mounting at both front and rear).

Note – Two-post racks are not compatible.

■

Rack must have 5RU space available.

■

Rack should have a 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 approximately 26 and 34.5 inches (660.4 mm and 876.3 mm).

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■

Minimum clearance depth (to front cabinet door) in front of front rack mounting plane: 1 inch (25.4 mm).

■

Minimum clearance depth (to rear cabinet door) behind front rack mounting plane: 27.5 inches (700 mm).

■

Minimum clearance width (between structural supports and cable troughs) between front and rear mounting planes: 18 inches (456 mm).

Contents of the Universal Rack Mounting Kit

The universal rack mounting kit comes with the following hardware:

Contents of the Universal Rack Mounting Kit

Figure Legend

1 Top rear braces These attach to the posts at the upper back of the server.

2, 3 Left (2) and right (3) shelf rails Once the front and rear adapter brackets are installed on the

rack, the shelf rails drop into place. The hooks on the rails hook into the slots on the front and rear brackets.

The shelf rails expand to match the depth of the rack.

These are not slide rails. Once the server is mounted in the chassis, it does not move.

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Figure Legend

4 An assortment of M6 and 10-32

screws

The screws are packaged by size and type. They include:

■

12–M6X16

■

12–M6X12

■

4 – M6 X 4 athead

■

4 – 10-32 X 10

■

12 – 10-32 shoulder screws

Oracle provides extra screws to support dierent congurations. Unused hardware can be discarded or recycled when you have completed the installation.

5 Adapter brackets (2 sets of four each) These attach to the rack and support the shelf rails.

There are two sets of adapter brackets; one for round-hole racks, and another for square-hole racks. Use the set that matches your rack.

6 M6 cage nuts Used to attach the top rear braces to square-hole racks.

Installing the Server in a Rack Using the Universal Rack Mounting Kit

This section provides instructions for installing your server in a rack. It includes:

■

“How to Remove Components to Reduce Weight” on page 49

■

“How to Replace the Components in the Server” on page 54

■

“How to Install the Rack Mounting Hardware in a Square-Hole Rack” on page 55

■

“How to Install the Rack Mounting Hardware in a Round-Hole Rack” on page 64

■

“How to Insert the Server Into the Rack” on page 72

Note – The rack mounting kit does not include slide rails. Once the server is installed, it does not

slide in or out of the rack.

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How to Remove Components to Reduce Weight

This procedure describes how to remove components from your server so that two persons can lift it into the rack. If you are going to use a mechanical lift, you do not need to perform this procedure.

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Caution – Circuit boards and hard drives contain electronic components that are extremely

“Antistatic Precautions and Procedures” in Sun Fire X4800 Server Service

Manual

Note – This procedure assumes that the server is powered o and all cables are disconnected.

Mark all CPU modules with their slot numbers.

Caution – To prevent system failure, you must return CPU modules to their original locations.

Mark CPU module slot locations carefully before removing them from the chassis.

Remove the CPU modules from the front of the chassis.

The chassis contains four CPU module slots; each must have a CPU module or a ller panel.

Note – Because of their light weight, there is no need to remove ller panels.

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For each CPU module:

a. Pinch the green tabs to release the ejectors (1).

b. Pull both ejectors out to release the module (2).

Caution – When the module is partway out of the chassis, close the ejectors, and grasp the

module. Do not handle the module by the ejectors.

c. Gently slide the module forward until it is clear of the chassis(3).

Caution – The CPU module is heavy. Use two hands.

d. Close the ejectors on the CPU module.

e. Place the CPU module on an antistatic mat.

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Remove the fourpower supplies from the front of the chassis.

a. Pinch the handle to release the lever (1).

b. Pull the lever torelease the powersupply (2).

c. Slide the power supply out of the chassis (3).

Remove the PCIe express modules from the back of the chassis.

The upper bays can be used as a hand hold when moving the chassis.

Caution – Do not insert forks from a lift device into these open bays, as this causes severe and

non-repairable damage.

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a. Mark all PCIe EM cardswith their slot locations.

Caution – To prevent system failure, you must return PCIeEM cards to their original

locations. Mark PCIe EM slot locations carefully before removing them from the chassis.

b. Rotate the lever to release the module (1).

c. Slide the module out of the chassis (2).

Remove the upperleft fan module (FM2) if necessary.

Squeeze the clamp (1) to release the fan module (2), then pull it from the chassis (3).

You can use the recess as a hand-hold when moving the chassis.

Caution – Do not insert forks from a lift device into this open bay, as this causes severe and

non-repairable damage.

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“How to Install the Rack Mounting Hardware in a Square-Hole Rack” on page 55

“How to Install the Rack Mounting Hardware in a Round-Hole Rack” on page 64

“How to Replace the Components in the Server” on page 54

▼

How to Replace the Components in the Server

The procedure “How to Remove Components to Reduce Weight” on page 49 describes how to remove components from the server. After the server is installed in the rack, you must replace the components.

Reverse the steps in

“How to RemoveComponents to ReduceWeight”on page 49.

See Also

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Caution – All CPU modules and PCIe EM modules must be returned to their original locations.

Failure to do so can result in system failure.

▼

How to Install the Rack Mounting Hardware in a Square-HoleRack

The rack mounting kit consists of adapter brackets, rear braces, shelf rails, cage nuts, and screws.

Caution – The server weighs about 180 pounds (100 kg) when fully loaded with components. To

reduce the risk of serious personal injury or equipment damage, use a mechanical lift to install the server into the rack. If a lift is not available, remove components as described in

“How to

Remove Components to Reduce Weight” on page 49

. This reduces the weight of the server to 80

pounds (45 kg).

Note – To install rack mounting hardware in round-hole racks, see “How to Install the Rack

Mounting Hardware in a Round-Hole Rack” on page 64

This task requires the following screws and connectors:

Function Description

Attach adapter brackets to front rack posts Four M6 x 12

Attach adapter brackets to rear rack posts Four M6 x 12

Attach braces to rear rack posts Four M6 x 10

and four M6 cage nuts

Locking screws for rails Four M4 x 10 athead

Gather the following screws and connectors:

Verify that you havea 5RU space in your rack.

Select the set of adapter brackets for square-hole racks.

The server ships with two sets of adapter brackets: one for racks with square holes (1) and one for racks with round holes (2). The brackets for square-hole racks (1) have threads. See the following gure.

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Note – Arrows on the brackets (3) indicate how the bracket should be oriented. Be sure to install

all brackets with the “Top” arrow (3) pointing up.

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Attach the bracketsto the front posts.

Place the brackets so that the bottom of the bracket is aligned with the bottom of the (5RU) space where the server will go, and that the arrow labelled “top” points up.

Note – The accessory tray includes a printed template that you can use to help align the adapter

brackets.

Use one M6 x 16 screw per side. Pass the screw from the outside of the rack, through the holes in the post, and into the threads on the adapter brackets.

The other two holes (per side) are used later, to attach the bezel of the server to the rack.

Attach the bracketsto the rear posts.

Place the brackets so that the bottom of the bracket is aligned with the bottom of the (5RU) space where the server will go, and that the arrow labelled “top” points up.

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Use three M6 X 16 screws per side (1) to fasten the bracket (2) to the posts (3).

Attach upper rearbraces (1) to the rack posts (2) directly above the adapter brackets, as shown in the following gure.

Install two M6 cage nuts (4) per side and then use two M6 x 16 screws (3).

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Before tightening the screws, slide the braces (1) up as far as they will go. The holes on the braces are oval-shaped so they can move a little up and down when the screws are loose.

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Remove the six screws (1) that hold the left and right shelf extenders (2) on the shelf rails (3), and then removethe shelf extenders.

You must remove the shelf extenders before installing the server in the rack. They are used for other products.

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Place the shelf rails into the rack.

The shelf rails expand (1) to t the rack, then slip into the slots on the adapter brackets (2), and drop into place (3).

Be certain to place the shelf rails in the proper orientation. They are labelled “FRONT LEFT” and “FRONT RIGHT”.

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Thread the fourM4 X 10 athead locking screws (1) into the adapterbrackets.

These prevent the shelf rails from accidentally lifting out of the adapter brackets.

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“How to Insert the Server Into the Rack” on page 72

▼

How to Install the Rack Mounting Hardware in a Round-Hole Rack

The rack mounting kit consists of adapter brackets, rear braces, shelf rails, cage nuts, and screws.

Caution – The server weighs about 180 pounds (100 kg) when fully loaded with components. To

reduce the risk of serious personal injury or equipment damage, use a mechanical lift to install the server into the rack. If a lift is not available, remove components as described in

“How to Remove Components to Reduce Weight” on page 49

. This reduces the weight of the server to 80

pounds (45 kg).

Note – To install rack mounting hardware in square-hole racks, see “How to Install the Rack

Mounting Hardware in a Square-Hole Rack” on page 55.

This task uses the following screws and connectors:

Function Description for M6 Racks Description for 10-32 Racks

Attach adapter brackets to front rack posts Four M6 x 12 Four 10-32 x 10

Attach adapter brackets to rear rack posts Four M6 x 12 Four 10-32 shoulder screws

Attach braces to rear rack posts Four M6 x 10 Four 10-32 x 10

Locking screws for rails Four M4 x 10 athead Four M4 x 10 athead

Verify that you havea 5RU space in your rack.

Select the set of adapter brackets for round-hole racks.

The server ships with two sets of adapter brackets: one for racks with square holes (1), and one for racks with round holes (2). The adapter brackets for square-hole racks (1) have threads. The adapter brackets for round-hole (tapped) racks (2) do not. See the following gure.

Note – Arrows on the adapter brackets (3) indicate how they should be oriented. Be sure to

install all brackets with the “Top” arrow (3) pointing up.

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Attach the adapter brackets to the front posts.

Place the adapter brackets so that the bottom of the adapter bracket is aligned with the bottom of the (5RU) space where the server will go, and that the arrow labelled “top” points up.

Use three M6 x 12 or 10-32 x 10 screws for each side. Pass the screws from the inside of the rack, through the adapter bracket, and into the threads on the post.

Note – The accessory box includes a printed template that you can use to help align the adapter

brackets.

Attach the adapter brackets to the rear posts.

Place the adapter brackets so that the bottom of the adapter bracket is aligned with the bottom of the (5RU) space where the server will go, and that the arrow labelled “top” points up.

Pass two screws (1) from the inside of the rack, through the top and bottom holes in the adapter bracket (2), and thread them into the post (3).

Note – Do not use the center screw in the adapter bracket. It is reserved for the optional shipping

bracket kit described in

“Installing and Removing the Universal Rack Mounting Kit Shipping

Brackets” on page 76

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For M6 racks, use two M6 x 12 screws per side.

■

For 10-32 racks, use two 10-32 shoulder screws per side.

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Attach upper rearbraces (1) to the rack posts (2) directly above the adapter brackets, as shown in the following gure.

Use either two M6 x 16 or two 10-32 x 10mm screws (3) per side.

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Before tightening the screws, slide the braces (1) up as far as they will go. The holes on the braces are oval-shaped so they can move a little up and down when the screws are loose.

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Remove the six screws (1) that hold the left and right shelf extenders (2) on the shelf rails (3), and then removethe shelf extenders.

You must remove the shelf extenders before installing the server in the rack. They are used for other products.

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Place the shelf rails into the rack.

The shelf rails expand (1) to t the rack, then slip into the slots on the adapter brackets (2), and drop into place (3).

Be certain to place the shelf rails in the proper orientation. They are labelled “FRONT LEFT” and “FRONT RIGHT”.

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Thread the fourM4 X 10 athead locking screws (1) into the adapterbrackets.

These prevent the shelf rails from accidentally lifting out of the adapter brackets.

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“How to Insert the Server Into the Rack” on page 72

▼

How to Insert the ServerInto the Rack

The following procedure explains how to insert the server into the rack and on to the shelf rail assemblies in the rack.

Perform the steps in

“How to Install the Rack Mounting Hardware in a Round-Hole Rack” on

page 64

Lift the server to its position in the rack.

The use of a mechanical lift is recommended.

Caution – The server weighs 180 pounds (82 kg). To reduce the risk of serious personal injury or

equipment damage, use a mechanical lift to install the server into the rack. If a lift is not available, remove components as instructed in

“How to Remove Components to Reduce

Weight” on page 49

and use two persons to lift the server into place.

Slide the server onto the shelf rails.

Caution – Drop Hazard! Do not release the server until the rear of the server is more than 6 inches

(152 mm) into the rack, and is rmly supported by the shelf rails. The shelf rails will not support the server until it is more than 6 inches (152 mm) inside the rack.

Note – If the server is still on a pallet, you can leave it on the pallet and lift both the server and the

pallet with the mechanical lift, and slide the server o the pallet and onto the shelf rails.

Next Steps

BeforeYou Begin

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6”

(152mm)

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Use four screwsto attach the front bezel of the server to the front of the rack, as shown in the following gure.

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For square-hole racks, use four M6 x 16 screws.

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For round-hole racks, use four M6 x 12, or four 10-32 x 10 screws.

Note – On square-hole racks, the screws pass through the rack and thread into the adapter

bracket. On round-hole racks, the screws thread into to the rack rails.

Move the rearbraces so they are snug against the server chassis. See the following gure.

From the rear of the system:

a. Loosen the screws(1).

b. Slide the braces down(2).

c. Tighten the screws(1).

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Installing the Server ina Rack Using the Universal Rack MountingKit

If you removedcomponents from the server,replace them afterit is mounted in the rack. See

“How to RemoveComponents to ReduceWeight”on page 49.

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“How to Remove the Server From the Rack” on page 85

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“Cabling and Power” on page 91

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“How to Remove Components to Reduce Weight” on page 49

Installing and Removing the Universal Rack Mounting Kit Shipping Brackets

If the server is shipped in a rack, it must be supported by shipping brackets.

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If the server is shipped to you in a rack, you must remove the front brackets before placing it in service. Removing the rear brackets is optional. See

“How to Remove the Universal Rack

Mounting Kit Shipping Brackets” on page 80

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If you plan to ship the server in a rack, see “How to Install the Universal Rack Mounting Kit

Shipping Brackets” on page 76

If you have ordered a server with shipping brackets, they are shipped in the accessory tray.

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How to Install the Universal Rack Mounting Kit Shipping Brackets

This procedure describes how to install brackets into a system equipped with the universal rack mounting kit.

The following picture shows the shipping bracket kit.

See Also

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Figure Legend

1 Front shipping bracket

2 Screws and cage nuts. The kit contains two sets of screws (M6 and 10-32), plus cage

nuts. The cage nuts are not used for the Sun Fire X4800 server.

3 Bottom rear shipping bracket

Remove the two(short) screwsthat fasten thebottom of the bezel to the rack.

Insert the front bracket (2) into the front of theserver with the supportingange underneath the server.

See the gure below.

Use the two long screws (M6 x 25or 10-32 x 1) (1) to fasten the shipping bracket(2) to the front of the server.

Installing and Removing the Universal Rack Mounting Kit Shipping Brackets

Note – The front shipping bracket includes eight threaded holes (3) used for storing unused

screws. When the shipping brackets are not installed, it holds the long screws used to install them. When the shipping brackets are installed, it stores the short screws that were used before the shipping brackets were installed.

Insert the short screwsinto the empty storage holes on the shipping bracket.

They will be stored there to be used when you remove the shipping bracket.

For square-hole racks,remove the bottom screws (1) that hold the rear adapter brackets (2) in place. See the following gure.

Caution – Do not remove the bottom screws unless you are certain that the upper screw (3) is in

place. Otherwise, the server could fall.

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Insert the rear bottom bracket(1) under the back of the serverwith the side panels facing up, as shown in the following gure.

Use four screws (2) to fasten it to the rack. Do not nish tightening these screws. They should be tight enough to hold the bracket in place, but you should still be able to move the bracket slightly.

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For square-hole racks, use the two screws that you removed in Step 5.

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For round-hole racks, use either 10-32 x 10 or M6 x 12.

Installing and Removing the Universal Rack Mounting Kit Shipping Brackets

The bracket should be fastened to the posts, but loose enough to move slightly.

Push the bracketup so that it restsrmly against the bottom of the server, then nishing tightening the screwsthat hold the bracket in place.

If necessary, loosen the screws enough so that you can move the bracket, then tighten them after pushing it against the bottom of the server.

Caution – To prevent damage to the server during shipping, the bottom shipping bracket must

rest rmly against the bottom of the server.

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How to Remove the Universal Rack Mounting Kit Shipping Brackets

This procedure describes how to remove brackets from a system equipped with the universal rack mounting kit.

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The shipping bracket kit consists of a front bracket, a rear bottom bracket, and screws to connect them to the rack. These appear in

“How to Install the Universal Rack Mounting Kit

Shipping Brackets” on page 76

Remove the twoscrews (1) thatfasten the front bracket (2) to the frontof the server and remove it.

Installing and Removing the Universal Rack Mounting Kit Shipping Brackets

Find the screwsfrom the frontof shipping bracket that match your rack and use them to fasten the bezel into the rack.

The front shipping bracket contains eight threaded holes used for storing unused screws (four M6 and four 10-32). Remove the screws that match the threads on your rack and use them to secure the server to the rack.

Thread the long screws that youremoved in Step 2 into the matching empty holes on the shipping bracket.

They will be stored there in case you need to reinstall the shipping bracket.

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Remove the fourscrews (1) thatfasten the rear bottom bracket (2) under the back of the server and remove it.

Replace the four screws that youremoved in Step 4.

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Removing the Server From the Rack

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“How to Remove the Server From the Rack” on page 85

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“How to Remove the Rack Mounting Hardware from the Rack” on page 88

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How to Remove the Server From the Rack

This procedure assumes that you have turned o the server, and removed any cables or cords that would restrict the movement of the server.

Caution – The Sun Fire X4800 server weighs about 180 pounds (100 kg) when fully loaded with

components. To reduce the risk of serious personal injury or equipment damage, use a mechanical lift to remove the sever from the rack. If a mechanical lift is not available, remove components to reduce weight and use two persons to lift it.

Disconnect all cables from the rear of the system.

If a lift is not available, remove components to reduce the system’s weight.See

“How to Remove

Components to ReduceWeight” on page 49

BeforeYou Begin

Remove the fourscrews from the front bezel of the system.

Using two hands,slide the server toward yourself and remove it from the shelf rails.

Caution – Drop hazard. The shelf rails release the weight of the server when it is within 6 inches

of being clear of the rack. You must support the weight of the server before it is within 6 inches of being clear of the rack posts.

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6”

(152mm)

Removing the Server From the Rack

“How to Insert the Server Into the Rack” on page 72

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How to Remove the Rack Mounting Hardware from the Rack

This task shows how to remove the rack mounting hardware from the universal rack and from the standard rack. This task is similar for each; however the universal rack is shown.

In this procedure, the dierences between the universal rack and the standard rack are trivial, except where they are noted.

Remove the fourlocking screws (1).

Perform this step for the universal rack mounting kit only. The standard rack mounting kit does not include these screws.

See the following gure.

Lift the two shelf rails (2) to disengage the hooks from the adapter brackets.

You can compress the shelf rails once you have disengaged the hooks from the adapter brackets.

See Also

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Remove the screwsthat hold the adapter brackets (3 and 4) in place and remove the brackets.

The universal rack mounting kit is shown. The standard rack mounting kit is similar, but slightly dierent.

Removing the Server From the Rack

Remove the screws(1) that hold the rear braces (2) in place and removethe braces.

Perform this step for the universal rack mounting kit only. The standard rack mounting kit does not include these braces.

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Cabling and Power

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“Attaching Administration (SP) Cables” on page 91

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“Cabling NEMs and PCIe EMs” on page 95

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“Powering the Server On and O” on page 97

Attaching Administration (SP) Cables

The Service Processor module (SP) provides connections used for system administration. These include serial and Ethernet cables for ILOM, and serial, video, and USB cables for the host console. Connectors are provided on the SP itself, and on the multiport cable, which connects to the SP.

See the following gures.

Figure Legend

1 Connect an Ethernet cable between the NET MGT port and the network to which future

connections to the SP will be made. NET MGT port 0 is the suggested default.

2 Connect a serial cable between the SER MGT port and a terminal device or a PC.

You might need an adapter. The server comes with a DB9–to-RJ45 serial port adapter.

The SER MGT port provides a direct serial connection to the SP. You can use this to discover the SP’s IP address, and congure it if necessary. DHCP is the default, but you can congure it to use a static IP address as well. Once you know the SP’s IP address, you can use a web browser or an SSH connection to communicate with the SP over the NET MGT port. Alternatively, you can continue to use the serial port to communicate with the SP command line interface (CLI).

Refer to the Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) 3.0 Documentation for details.

Connect the multiport cable to the KVM connector. This cable provides connectors for the serial console, the video console, and USB.

3 Connect power cable to power source.

4 EM slots – see

“Cabling NEMs and PCIe EMs” on page 95.

5 NEM slots – see

“Cabling NEMs and PCIe EMs” on page 95.

1 2 3

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Figure Legend

1 Video console

2 Serial console

3 USB (2 connectors)

Attaching Administration (SP) Cables

Figure Legend

1 Net management ports 0 and 1 2 Serial management

3 Fault LED 4 Power/OK LED

5 Temperature LED 6 Multiport cable connector

7 Locate button/LED

FIGURE 1 SP Connectors

KVM

CHASSIS

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Cabling NEMs and PCIe EMs

Network Express modules (NEMs) and PCIe Express modules (PCIe EMs) provide connections that are used for non-administrative purposes.

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NEMs provide 1 GbE and 10 GbE connectors.

Note – The SAS connectors on the NEMs are unsupported.

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PCIe EMs provide dierent connectors depending on what type is installed. See your PCIe EM documentation for details.

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Cabling the NEMs and PCIe EMs

Connect network cables to the 1 GbE or 10 GbE connectors on the NEM.

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For 4P systems connect cables only to slots 0 and 3.

4P systems contain CPU modules in slots 0 and 3, and ller panels in slots 1 and 2.

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For 8P systems, connect cables to slots 0, 1, 2 and 3.

8P systems contain CPU modules in all four slots.

Connect Gigabit Ethernet, InniBand, or Fibre Channel cables to the connectors on each of the PCIe EMs.

See your PCIe EM documentation for details.

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4P systems support PCIe EMs in slots 0.0, 0.1, 3.0 and 3.1 (the top two and bottom two).

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8P systems support PCIe EMs in slots 0.0, 0.1, 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, 2.1, 3.0 and 3.1 (all slots).

Cabling NEMs and PCIe EMs

Figure Legend

1 NEMs (2 shown)

2 EM slots with PCIe EMs

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Powering the Server On and O

The server has two power modes: standby and full power.

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The server enters standby power mode automatically when it is connected to AC power. This provides power for the SP. See

“How to Apply Standby Power for Initial Service

Processor Conguration” on page 97

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Full power mode is the normal operating mode. When the server enters full power mode, power is supplied to all system components, the server boots, and the operating system (OS) functions. See

“How to Power On All Server Components” on page 98.

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When you power o the server, it transitions from full power mode to standby power mode. See

“How to Power O the Server” on page 98.

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How to Apply Standby Powerfor Initial Service Processor Conguration

Use this procedure to apply standby power to the SP before initial conguration.

Caution – Possible equipment damage. Do not operate the server without all fans, modules and

components or llers. Severe damage to server components can occur if operated without adequate cooling mechanisms.

Ensure that groundedAC power cords areplugged into the four AC powerconnectors on the back panel of the serverand into groundedAC power outlets on two separate branchcircuits.

When power is connected, the SP boots, and when it is done, the server is in standby power mode. The SP is ready to use, and the Power/OK LED on the front panel ashes.

For the LED location, see

“Front and Back Features and Components” on page 11.

Caution – A maximum of two power cords can be connected to a single branch circuit. The

remaining power cords must be connected to a second branch circuit.

Note – Do not power on the server until you are ready to install or congure the operating

system. In standby power mode, power is supplied only to the service processor and power supply fans.

For information about how to begin the initial SP conguration, see “Communicating With the

ILOM and the System Console” on page 113

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Next Steps

Poweringthe Server On and O

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How to Power On All ServerComponents

This procedure powers on all server components and is dierent from applying standby power, which powers on the service processor only.

Verify that power cordshave been connected and that standbypower is on.

In standby power mode, the Power/OK LED on the front panel blinks.

Press and releasethe 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 remains lit and no longer blinks.

Figure Legend

1 Power/OK LED

2 Locate button/LED

“Powering the Server On and O” on page 97

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How to Power O the Server

To power o the server from main power mode, use one of thefollowing two methods:

5-2M

See Also

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Graceful shutdown: Press and release the Power button on the front panel. This causes Advanced Conguration 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.

Caution – For servers not running ACPI-enabled OSs, there is a possible data loss. This is the

same as an emergency shutdown.

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Emergency shutdown: Press and hold the Power button for four seconds to force the main power o and enter standby power mode.

When main power is o, the Power/OK LED on the front panel blinks, indicating that the server is in standby power mode.

Note – To completely power o the server, you must disconnect the AC power cords from

the back panel of the server.

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“How to Apply Standby Power for Initial Service Processor Conguration” on page 97

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“How to Power On All Server Components” on page 98

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“Powering the Server On and O” on page 97

See Also

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