Sun Microsystems X4150 User Manual

Sun Fire™X4150 Server

Installation Guide

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Part No. 820-1851-12 May 2009, Revision A

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Preface vii

1. Before You Begin 1

Tools and Equipment Needed 1

Installation Process Flowchart 1

Unpacking the Boxes 4

Package Contents Inventory 4

Options 4

Antistatic Precautions 5

Sun Fire X4150 Server Description 6

Front Panel Features 6

Back Panel 7

2. Installing the Sun Fire X4150 Server Into a Rack with Slide-Rails 9

Before You Install the Server 9

Server Installation Process Overview 9

Service Label 10

Checking Compatibility 10

Preparing the Slide Rails and Server for Installation 11

Disassembling Slide-Rails 11

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Installing the Mounting-Brackets Onto the Server 13

Attaching the Slide-Rail Assemblies to the Rack 14

Installing the Server Into the Slide-Rail Assemblies 17

Installing the Cable Management Arm 19

Verifying Operation of the Slide-rails and CMA 26

3. Setting Up the Sun Fire X4150 Server 27

Connecting the Cables 28

Connector Locations 28

Cabling the Server 29

Service Processor Overview 30

Embedded LOM Service Processor Software Overview 30

Integrated LOM Service Processor Software Overview 32

Connecting to the LOM Service Processor for the First Time 33

Initial LOM Setup Overview 33

Determining the LOM Service Processor IP Address 34

Method 1: Access the BIOS 34

Method 2: Connect to the Service Processor Using a Serial Connection 35

Modifying the Service Processor IP Address 37

Method 1: Using the BIOS 37

Method 2: Using the Serial Connection 38

Method 3: Using the Service Processor (SP) LOM Web Browser Interface 40

Applying Power for the First Time 41

Installing the Intel PROSET Teaming Utility 43

4. Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System 45

Solaris Preinstall Overview 45

Delivery Methods 45

Before You Begin 46

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Installation Worksheet 47

Configuring the Solaris OS 49

Redirect the Console Output to the Video Port (Optional) 50

Using the GRUB Menu 50

Configuring Sun Fire X4150 Server RAID Drives 51

RAID Drive Overview 51

RAID Drive Options 52

Mirroring the Preinstalled Solaris OS with LSI RAID 53

Creating a RAID Set to Incorporate a Preinstalled OS Using the Sun

StorageTek Card 54

Solaris 10 Operating System User Information 55

Accessing Solaris 10 User Documentation 55

Downloading Solaris 10 OS Software 56

Solaris 10 OS Training 56

5. Configuring the Preinstalled Windows Server 2003 R2 Operating System 57

Windows Server 2003 R2 Preinstall Overview 57

Delivery Methods 58

How to start a RKVM Session 58

Configuring the Windows Server 2003 R2 Operating System 58

Configuring Sun Fire X4150 Server RAID Drives 60

RAID Drive Overview 60

RAID Drive Options 61

Mirroring the Preinstalled Windows Server 2003 R2 OS with LSI RAID 62

Creating a RAID Set to Incorporate a Preinstalled OS Using the Sun

StorageTek Card 63

6. If You Need Help 65

Powering On and Off the Server 65

Contents v

Power On the Main Power 65

Power Off from Main Power Mode 66

Setup Troubleshooting 67

Contacting Support 68

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Preface

The Sun Fire X4150 Server Installation Guide provides detailed information about how to install the Sun Fire X4150™ server hardware and software. This book is intended for system administrators, network administrators, and service technicians who have an understanding of server systems.

How This Book Is Organized

This guide contains the following chapters:

TABLE P-1 Installation Guide Chapters

Chapter Describes:

Chapter 1 How to set up the Sun Fire X4150 server hardware.

Chapter 2 How to place the Sun Fire X4150 server into a rack using the rail assembly.

Chapter 3 How to connect cables and power up the Sun Fire X4150 server for the first

time.

Chapter 4 How to configure the Solaris

preinstalled on your Sun Fire X4150 server.

Chapter 5 How to configure the Windows Operating System (OS) that might be

preinstalled on your Sun Fire X4150 server.

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting information and how to apply and remove AC power to the

Sun Fire X4150 Server. Support contacts are also included.

™ 10 Operating System (OS) that might be

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Typographic Conventions

Typeface

AaBbCc123 The names of commands, files,

AaBbCc123

AaBbCc123 Book titles, new words or terms,

1 The settings on your browser might differ from these settings.

Meaning Examples

Edit your.login file. and directories; onscreen computer output

What you type, when contrasted with onscreen computer output

words to be emphasized. Replace command-line variables with real names or values.

Use ls -a to list all files.

% You have mail.

% su

Password:

Read Chapter 6 in the User ’s Guide.

These are called class options.

Yo u must be a superuser to do this.

To delete a file, type rm filename.

Sun Online

The following table shows where to find Sun documents online:

Sun Function URL Description

Sun Documentation

Support http://www.sun.com/support/ Obtain technical support, and

Training http://www.sun.com/training/ Learn about Sun courses.

Warranty http://www.sun.com/service/support/

Feedback http://www.sun.com/hwdocs/feedback/ Submit your comments.

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http://docs.sun.com You can navigate to the Sun Fire X4150

server document page and then download PDF and view HTML documents. Includes the LSI card

MegaRAID Storage Manager x64 Server Utilities Reference Manual for MSM.

download patches.

Obtain specific details regarding your

warranty/index.html

warranty.

Sun Fire X4150 Server Documentation

To view the latest Sun Fire X4150 server documentation online, go to

http://docs.sun.com, and then navigate to Sun Fire X4150 server documentation.

Before You Begin

This chapter describes how to set up the Sun Fire X4150 server hardware. It includes the following topics:

■ “Tools and Equipment Needed” on page 1

■ “Installation Process Flowchart” on page 1

■ “Unpacking the Boxes” on page 4

■ “Sun Fire X4150 Server Description” on page 6

Tools and Equipment Needed

To install the system, you need the following tools:

■ #2 Phillips screwdriver

■ ESD mat and grounding strap

■ Pencil, stylus, or other pointed device, for pushing front panel buttons.

You also need a system console device, such as one of the following:

■ Sun workstation

■ ASCII terminal

■ Terminal server

Installation Process Flowchart

To install a typical server, follow the flowcharts in FIGURE 1-1 and FIGURE 1-2.

FIGURE 1-1 Sun Fire X4150 Server Installation Process (Part 1)

See:

“Unpacking the Boxes” on page 4

Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual

“Preparing the Slide Rails and Server for Installation” on page 11

.“Installing the Server Into the Slide-Rail

Assemblies” on page 17

“Installing the Cable Management Arm” on page 19

“Verifying Operation of the Slide-rails and CMA” on page 26

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“Connecting the Cables” on page 28

“Connecting to the LOM Service Processor for the First Time” on page 33

“Applying Power for the First Time” on page 41

“Installing the Intel PROSET Teaming Utility” on page 43

FIGURE 1-2 Sun Fire X4150 Server Installation Process (Part 2)

See:

Sun Fire X4150, X4250, and X4450 Server Operating System Installation Guide

“Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System” on page 45

“Configuring the Preinstalled Windows Server 2003 R2 Operating System” on page 57

Note: The preinstalled image can only convert to a 2-disk mirror RAID.

If you want to use any other RAID configuration, you will need to reinstall the OS. See Sun Fire X4150, X4250, and X4450

Server Operating System Installation Guide.

“Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System” on page 45

“Configuring the Preinstalled Windows Server 2003 R2 Operating System” on page 57

Sun StorageTek: Sun StorageTek RAID Manager

User's Guide

or LSI: Sun LSI 106x RAID User ’s Guide for MSM

Chapter 1 Before You Begin 3

Unpacking the Boxes

Unpack all server components from the packing cartons.

Package Contents Inventory

■ Sun Fire X4150 server

■ Sun Fire X4150 server accessory kit, including the following documentation:

■ Sun Fire X4150, X4250, and X4450 Servers Getting Started Guide

■ Important Safety Information for Sun Hardware Systems

■ Additional license, safety, and registration documentation

■ DB9-RJ45 adapter (for serial system management port)

■ Windows preinstall kit (only if Windows Server 2003 is preinstalled on the

server).

■ Optional rackmount kit

■ Optional cable management kit

Power cables, keyboard, and mouse are packaged separately from the other items.

Options

The documentation and CD kit is a separate orderable option. This kit currently includes the following items:

■ Sun Fire X4150 Server Installation Guide (this document)

■ SunVTS Diagnostics CD

■ Sun Fire X4150 Server Tools and Drivers DVD (includes drivers and additional

firmware)

■ Sun Installation Assistant CD

Standard server components are installed at the factory. However, ordered options such as additional memory or PCI-e cards are shipped separately. If possible, install optional components before installing the server in a rack.

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Antistatic Precautions

Electronic equipment is susceptible to damage by static electricity. Use a grounded antistatic wriststrap, footstrap, or equivalent safety equipment to prevent electrostatic damage (ESD) when you install or service the server.

Caution – To protect electronic components from electrostatic damage, which can

permanently disable the system or require repair by Sun service technicians, place components on an antistatic surface, such as an antistatic discharge mat, an antistatic bag, or a disposable antistatic mat. Wear an antistatic grounding strap connected to a metal surface on the chassis when you work on system components.

Chapter 1 Before You Begin 5

Sun Fire X4150 Server Description

This section shows the front and back of the Sun Fire X4150 server.

Front Panel Features

FIGURE 1-3 shows the front panel. TABLE 1-1 describes the front panel features.

FIGURE 1-3 Front Panel - 8 drive configuration shown

TABLE 1-1 Front Panel Legend

Label Item Label Item

1 Locator LED/Locator button: white 9 Hard disk drive 5 (optional)

2 Service Required LED: amber 10 Hard disk drive 4 (optional)

3 Power/OK LED: green 11 Hard disk drive 6 (optional)

4 Power button 12 Hard disk drive 7 (optional)

5 Hard disk drive 1 (optional) 13 DVD drive (optional)

6 Hard disk drive 0 (optional) 14 USB 2.0 connector (2)

7 Hard disk drive 3 (optional) 15 USB 2.0 connector (3)

8 Hard disk drive 2 (optional) 16 Fault LEDs: amber

Top open

Power supply (PS) fail

Over temperature warning, fan fail

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Back Panel

FIGURE 1-4 shows the back panel. TABLE 1-2 describes the back panel features.

FIGURE 1-4 Back Panel

TABLE 1-2 Back Panel Legend

Label Item Label Item

1 Power supply unit 0 connector 6 PCI-express slot (0)

2 Power supply unit 0 status indicator LEDs 7 PCI-express slot (1)

• Power Supply OK: green

• Power Supply Fail: amber

• AC OK: green

3 Power supply unit 1 connector 9 Serial management/RJ-45 serial port

4 Power supply unit 1 status indicator LEDs:

• Power Supply OK: green

• Power Supply Fail: amber

• AC OK: green

5 System status LEDs: 11 Gbit Ethernet ports NET 0, 1, 2, 3 (Intel)

• Power: green

• Attention: amber

• Locate: white

8 PCI-express slot (2)

10 Service processor (SP) network management

NET MGT port

12 USB 2.0 ports (0, 1)

13 HD15 video connector (analog VGA)

Chapter 1 Before You Begin 7

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CHAPTER

Installing the Sun Fire X4150 Server Into a Rack with Slide-Rails

This chapter describes how to place the Sun Fire X4150 server into a rack using the rail assembly in the rackmount kit. Perform this procedure if the rail assembly is purchased.

This chapter includes the following topics:

■ “Before You Install the Server” on page 9

■ “Preparing the Slide Rails and Server for Installation” on page 11

■ “Installing the Server Into the Slide-Rail Assemblies” on page 17

■ “Installing the Cable Management Arm” on page 19

■ “Verifying Operation of the Slide-rails and CMA” on page 26

Note – In this guide, the term rack means either an open rack or a closed cabinet.

Before You Install the Server

Read the overview and see the service label on the top cover before you begin to install the Sun Fire X4150 server.

Server Installation Process Overview

To install your server into a four-post rack using the slide-rail and cable management arm options, perform the following tasks in the order shown:

1. “Checking Compatibility” on page 10

2. “Disassembling Slide-Rails” on page 11

3. “Installing the Mounting-Brackets Onto the Server” on page 13

4. “Installing the Cable Management Arm” on page 19

5. “Verifying Operation of the Slide-rails and CMA” on page 26

6. “Connecting the Cables” on page 28

Rail Assemblies

The server might include either tool-less or bolt-on rail assemblies in rackmount kits. Instructions for both types are included in this chapter.

Service Label

Refer to the service label on the Sun Fire X4150 server top cover for instructions on how to install your server into a four-post rack, using the slide-rail and cable management arm options. The service label includes instructions for both tool-less and bolt-on rail assemblies.

Checking Compatibility

Check that your rack is compatible with the slide-rail and cable management arm (CMA) options. The optional slide-rails are compatible with a wide range of equipment racks that meet the following standards:

TABLE 2-1 Rack Compatibility

Item Requirement

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

Rack horizontal opening and unit vertical pitch

Distance between front and rear mounting planes

Clearance depth in front of front mounting plane

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Two-post racks are not compatible.

Conforms to ANSI/EIA 310-D-1992 or IEC 60927 standards.

Minimum 610 mm and Maximum 915 mm (24 inches to 36 inches).

Distance to front cabinet door is at least 25.4 mm (1 inch).

TABLE 2-1 Rack Compatibility

Item Requirement

Clearance depth behind front mounting plane

Clearance width between front and rear mounting planes

Server Dimensions Length: (not including PSU handle): 28.0 inches

Distance to rear cabinet door is at least 800 mm (31.5 inches) with the cable management arm, or 700 mm (27.5 inches), without the cable management arm.

Distance between structural supports and cable troughs is at least 456 mm (18 inches).

(711.2 mm)

Width: (not including ears): 16.75 inches (425.5 mm)

Height:1U

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-tip 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.

Preparing the Slide Rails and Server for Installation

Disassembling Slide-Rails

Do one of the following procedures before installation:

■ “Disassembling Bolt-On Slide-Rails” on page 12

■ “Disassembling Tool-less Slide-Rails” on page 12

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Disassembling Bolt-On Slide-Rails

To remove the mounting-brackets from the bolt-on 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

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 2-1).

4. Push the mounting-bracket release button toward the front of the mountingbracket, as shown in bracket from the slide-rail assembly.

5. Repeat for the remaining slide-rail assembly.

FIGURE 2-1 Disassembling the Bolt-on Slide-rail Before Installation

FIGURE 2-1.

FIGURE 2-1, and simultaneously withdraw the mounting-

Mounting-bracket release button

Slide-rail lock

Disassembling Tool-less Slide-Rails

To remove the mounting-brackets from the tool-less slide-rail assemblies, refer to the install card instructions included with the kit.

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Installing the Mounting-Brackets Onto the Server

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.

FIGURE 2-2 Aligning the Mounting-bracket With the Server Chassis

Chassis front

Slide-rail lock

Mounting-bracket

Mountingbracket clip

2. With the heads of the four chassis locating pins protruding though the four 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 2-2.)

3. Verify that the rear locating pin has engaged the mounting-bracket clip. (See

FIGURE 2-2.)

4. Repeat to install the remaining mounting-bracket on the other side of the server.

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Attaching the Slide-Rail Assemblies to the Rack

Do one of the following procedures to attach the slide-rail assemblies to the rack:

■ “Disassembling Bolt-On Slide-Rails” on page 12

■ “Disassembling Tool-less Slide-Rails” on page 12

Attaching Bolt-On Slide-Rail Assemblies

To attach bolt-on 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 2-3.)

2. Attach the slide-rail assembly to the rack posts, but do not tighten the screws completely.

Choose one of the following methods to attach the slide-rails. The method you use 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.

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FIGURE 2-3 Slide-Rail Assembly Mounting to Rack Post

Slide-rail

assembly

Rack post

Slide-rail assembly bracket on outside of rack post

3. Repeat Step 1 and Step 2 for the remaining slide-rail assembly.

4. From the front of the rack, set the proper width of the rails with the spacer. (See

FIGURE 2-4.)

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