Sun Microsystems X2100 M2 User Manual

Sun Fire™X2100 M2 Server

Installation Guide

Sun Microsystems, Inc. www.sun.com

Part No. 819-6589-10 August 2006, Revision A

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1. Setting Up the Sun Fire X2100 M2 Server Hardware 1

Safety and Compliance Information 1

Planning the Installation Process 2

Package Contents Inventory 3

Installing the Server Into a Rack With Optional Slide Rails 4

Connecting the Cables 5

Powering On and Powering Off the Server 6

Setup Troubleshooting and Support 9

Troubleshooting the Sun Fire X2100 M2 Server Setup 9

Contacting Support 11

Sun Fire X2100 M2 Server Documentation 12

2. Setting Up the Sun Fire X2100 M2 Server Software 13

About the Embedded LOM Service Processor Software 13

Performing Initial Configuration of the Embedded LOM Service Processor 15

Configuring the Embedded LOM SP Using an Ethernet Connection 17

Changing Serial Output to Display the System Information 23

Configuring or Installing System Software 25

Additional Preinstalled Software 26

Installing Other Operating Systems and Drivers 26

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3. Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System 27

Before You Begin 27

Installation Worksheet 27

Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System 31

Solaris 10 Operating System User Information 35

Accessing Solaris 10 User Documentation 35

Downloading Solaris 10 OS Software 35

Solaris 10 OS Training 35

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CHAPTER

Setting Up the Sun Fire X2100 M2 Server Hardware

This chapter describes how to set up the Sun Fire X2100 M2 server hardware. It includes the following topics:

■ “Safety and Compliance Information” on page 1

■ “Planning the Installation Process” on page 2

■ “Package Contents Inventory” on page 3

■ “Installing the Server Into a Rack With Optional Slide Rails” on page 4

■ “Connecting the Cables” on page 5

■ “Powering On and Powering Off the Server” on page 6

■ “Setup Troubleshooting and Support” on page 9

Safety and Compliance Information

Refer to the following documents for safety information regarding the Sun Fire X2100 M2 server:

■ Important Safety Information for Sun Hardware Systems, 816-7190: hard copy

document included in the ship kit

■ Sun Fire X2100 M2 Server Safety and Compliance Guide, 819-6593: available online

by navigating to the Sun Fire X2100 M2 server document page from the following URL:

http://www.sun.com/documentation

Planning the Installation Process

Use the flowchart in FIGURE 1-1 to assist you with the server installation.

START

Unpack the server and familiarize yourself with the server features.

Install additional components?

(Optional) Mount the server in a rack.

Connect the server and external device cables.

Power on the server.

Set up the service processor.

Yes

See “Package Contents Inventory” on page 3.

Install additional components

See the service label on the top cover of the server or the Sun Fire X2100 M2 Server Service Manual.

See “Connecting the Cables” on page 5.

See “Powering On and Powering Off the Server” o

page 6.

See “Performing Initial Configuration of the

Embedded LOM Service Processor” on page 15.

To install additional components, see the Sun Fire

X2100 M2 Server Service Manual

or the component documentation.

Install the operating system or configure the preinstalled operating system.

If necessary, install the supplemental drivers from the Sun Fire X2100 M2 Server Tools and Drivers CD.

READY TO USE!

FIGURE 1-1 Sun Fire X2100 M2 Server Installation Process

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See “Configuring or Installing System Software”

on page 25 or “Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System” on page 27.

See “Installing Other Operating Systems and

Drivers” on page 26.

Package Contents Inventory

Carefully unpack all server components from the packing cartons. The following items should be packaged with the Sun Fire X2100 M2 server:

■ Sun Fire X2100 M2 server

■ Sun Fire X2100 M2 server accessory kit, including the following:

■ Welcome Letter

■ Sun Fire X2100 M2 Server Installation Guide

■ Where to Find Sun Fire X2100 M2 Server Documentation

■ Additional license, safety, and registration documentation

■ Sun Fire X2100 M2 Server Tools and Drivers CD (includes drivers and

diagnostics software)

■ Optional rackmount and/or cable management kit

The optional power cable, keyboard, and mouse are packaged separately from the other items.

Chapter 1 Setting Up the Sun Fire X2100 M2 Server Hardware 3

Installing the Server Into a Rack With Optional Slide Rails

The service label on the top cover of the Sun Fire X2100 M2 server contains instructions for installing your server into a four-post rack using the orderable sliderail and cable management arm options. Detailed instructions can also be found online in the Sun Fire X2100 M2 Server Service Manual, 819-6591, at the following URL:

http://www.sun.com/documentation

The slide rails for the Sun Fire X2100 M2 server 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 of 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) with the cable management arm, or 700 mm (27.5 inches), without the cable management arm.

■ Clearance width (between structural supports and cable troughs) between front

and rear mounting planes at least 456 mm (18 inches).

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.

Caution – Ensure that the temperature in the rack does not exceed the server’s

maximum ambient rated temperatures. Consider the total airflow requirements of all equipment installed in the rack, to ensure that the equipment is operated within its specified temperature range.

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Connecting the Cables

See FIGURE 1-2 and TABLE 1-1 for the locations of the connectors.

▼ To Connect the Cables

Connect the server and external devices as follows:

1. Connect the server power cord to a grounded electrical outlet.

2. Connect a serial null modem cable to the serial port.

The default serial port speed is 9600 with no flow control.

Note – See “Changing Serial Output to Display the System Information” on page 23

for more information on viewing system output from a serial console.

3. Connect Ethernet cables to the RJ-45 LAN Gigabit Ethernet connectors as needed

FIGURE 1-2).

(see

Note the following guidelines regarding the Ethernet (LAN) ports:

■ The Broadcom LAN-1 NET MGT port can be used for server management and

network access. See “Setting Up the Sun Fire X2100 M2 Server Software” on page 13 for additional

information about setting up the service processor for remote system management.

■ The LAN-0and LAN-1 ports are Broadcom Ethernet ports. The LAN-2 and LAN-3

ports are NVIDIA Ethernet ports.

■ The two Broadcom NICs (LAN-0 and LAN-1) are the primary network interface

controllers (NICs) and should be used for network installation of the operating system and drivers.

4. Connect any additional external devices to the server’s other connectors.

Chapter 1 Setting Up the Sun Fire X2100 M2 Server Hardware 5

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FIGURE 1-2 Back Panel

TABLE 1-1 Back Panel

Label Connector/Slot Label Connector/Slot

1 Power connector 6 NVIDIA Ethernet connectors (LAN-2 left,

2 Broadcom Ethernet connectors (LAN-0 top,

LAN-1 NET MGT bottom)

3 System identification button/LED 8 PCI-Express slots

4 Fault LED 9 Onboard HD15 video connector

5 Power LED 10 USB 2.0 connectors (4)

7 Serial management/DB9 RS-232 serial port

LAN-3 right)

Powering On and Powering Off the Server

You only need to apply standby power to the server at this point so that you can

perform initial configuration of 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.

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▼ 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

without adequate cooling mechanisms.

1. Connect a grounded AC power cord to the AC power connector on the back panel of the server and to a grounded AC power outlet.

In standby power mode, the Power/OK LED on the front panel flashes, indicating

that the SP is working. See FIGURE 1-3 and TABLE 1-2.

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FIGURE 1-3 Front Panel

TABLE 1-2 Front Panel

Label Button/LED/Port Label Button/LED/port

1 System identification button/LED 5 Optional hard disk drive 0

2 Fault LED 6 USB 2.0 connectors (2)

3 Power/OK LED 7 Optional DVD drive

4 Power button 8 Optional hard disk drive 1

2. Continue with initial software setup tasks, as described in Chapter 2.

Note – At this point, standby power is supplied only to the service processor 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.

Chapter 1 Setting Up the Sun Fire X2100 M2 Server Hardware 7

▼ To Power On Main Power Mode

To power on main power for all server components:

a. Verify that the power cord has been connected and that standby power is on.

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

FIGURE 1-3.

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.

Note – The first time the server powers on, the power on self-test (POST) can take

up to a minute.

▼ To Power Off 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.

■ Emergency shutdown: Press and hold the Power button for four seconds to force

main power off and enter standby power mode. When the 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.

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