Sun Microsystems X6240 User Manual

Sun Blade™X6240

Server Module Installation Guide

Sun Microsystems, Inc. www.sun.com

Part No. 820-3968-10, Rev. A June 2008

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Preface vii

1. Setting Up the Server Hardware 1

Installation Overview and Terms 1

Inserting the Server Module 2

▼ To Insert the Server Module 3

Powering On and Powering Off the Server Module 5

▼ To Apply Standby Power for Initial Service Processor Configuration 5

▼ To Power on Main Power for All Server Module Components 5

▼ To Shut Down Main Power Mode 7

Using a Dongle Cable for Testing 8

▼ To Use a Dongle Cable for Testing 8

2. Setting Up the Server Software 11

Integrated Lights Out Manager 11

What Is a Service Processor? 12

About the Preconfigured Administrator Account 12

ILOM Connection Overview 13

Connecting to the Server Module ILOM 13

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Option 1: Connecting to ILOM Through the Chassis Serial Connector 14

▼ To Connect to ILOM Through the Chassis Serial Connector 14

Option 2: Connecting to ILOM Through a Dongle Cable 18

▼ To Connect to ILOM Using a Dongle Cable 19

Option 3: Connecting to ILOM Through the Ethernet Port 19

Logging In and Out of ILOM 20

▼ To Log In and Out of the ILOM CLI 20

▼ To Log In and Out of the ILOM Web GUI 20

Configuring the ILOM IP Address 23

▼ To View the ILOM IP Address 23

▼ To Configure the ILOM IP Address Using BIOS Setup Utility 23

▼ To Configure the ILOM IP Address Using DHCP 25

▼ To Configure the ILOM IP Address Using the CLI 26

Setting Up Platform Operating System and Driver Software 29

3. Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System 31

Before You Begin 32

Installation Worksheet 32

Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System 36

▼ To Configure the Preinstalled Solaris 10 OS 36

▼ To Redirect the Console Output to the Video Port (Optional) 38

Configuring X6240 Server Module RAID Drives 39

RAID Drive Overview 39

RAID Drive Options 40

Mirroring the Preinstalled Solaris OS with LSI RAID 40

▼ To Create a Mirror Image of the Preinstalled Solaris OS 41

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

REM Card 42

▼ To Incorporate a Preinstalled Solaris OS Using the Sun StorageTek REM

Card 42

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Solaris 10 Operating System User Information 43

Solaris 10 User Documentation 43

Solaris 10 OS Training 44

Using the Solaris Installation Program 44

Sun Java Enterprise System 44

Sun Studio 11 44

Reinstalling the Solaris Operating System 45

Downloading Software 45

4. Configuring the Preinstalled Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Operating System 47

Before You Begin 48

Hardware and Software Prerequisites 48

Establish a Console Connection to the Sun Blade Server Module 48

Initial Setup of Preinstalled Windows Server 2003 R2 OS 49

▼ To Perform the Initial Setup of the Preinstalled Windows OS 49

Configuring X6240 Server Module RAID Drives 50

RAID Drive Overview 51

RAID Drive Options 52

Mirroring the Preinstalled Windows OS with LSI RAID 52

▼ To Create a Mirror Image of the Preinstalled Windows OS 53

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

REM Card 54

▼ To Incorporate a Preinstalled Windows OS Using the Sun StorageTek REM

Card 54

Important Information 56

Sun Link 56

Recovery Media Kit 57

Index 59

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Preface

This Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide contains procedures for installing the server module in a chassis, connecting to the service processor, and configuring the preinstalled Solaris™ or Windows Server® 2003 R2 Operating System.

Using UNIX Commands

This document might not contain information about basic UNIX®commands and procedures such as shutting down the system, booting the system, and configuring devices. Refer to the following for this information:

■ Software documentation that you received with your system

■ Solaris™ Operating System documentation, which is at:

http://docs.sun.com

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Shell Prompts

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Bourne shell and Korn shell superuser #

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

Use ls -a to list all files.

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Password:

Read Chapter 6 in the User’s Guide.

These are called class options.

Yo u must be superuser to do this.

To delete a file, type rm filename.

Setting Up the Server Hardware

This chapter describes how to insert the Sun Blade X6240 server module into the chassis, how to power on and power off the server module, and how to connect the dongle cable to the server module.

This chapter contains the following topics:

■ “Installation Overview and Terms” on page 1

■ “Inserting the Server Module” on page 2

■ “Powering On and Powering Off the Server Module” on page 5

■ “Using a Dongle Cable for Testing” on page 8

Installation Overview and Terms

Note the following terms used in this book:

■ The term server module refers to the blade or blade server hardware.

■ The term chassis refers to the modular system hardware.

■ The term Intergrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) refers to the built-in system

management software that enables the monitoring and managing of installed components in the chassis and server module.

■ The term service processor (SP) refers to the hardware portion of the ILOM. The SP

is capable of functioning independently of the server operating system as well as in power off situations.

■ The term chassis management module (CMM) refers to the chassis-level ILOM.

After unpacking your server module, perform the following tasks:

1. Insert the server module into the chassis.

See “Inserting the Server Module” on page 2.

2. Connect all cables, peripherals, and power cords to the chassis.

See the installation guide for your chassis.

3. Power on the server module.

See “Powering On and Powering Off the Server Module” on page 5.

4. Connect to the server module through the service processor on the chassis management module or through the service processor on the server module itself.

This book assumes that the service processor software on the chassis, called the CMM ILOM, is already configured. See Chapter 2, “Setting Up the Server

Software” on page 11 of this guide.

5. Configure either the preinstalled Solaris or Windows Server 2003 R2 Operating System, or install a supported operating system of your choice.

Refer to “Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System” on page 36 or “Configuring the Preinstalled Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Operating

System” on page 47. See also the Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Operating

System Installation Guide (820-3969) or the Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Windows Operating System Installation Guide (820-3970).

6. Customize your server, as needed.

For more information, see the Sun ILOM documentation:

■ Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager 2.0 User’s Guide (820-1188)

■ Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) Supplement for Sun Blade X6240 Server

Module (820-3974)

■ Addendum to the Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager 2.0 User’s Guide (820-4198)

Inserting the Server Module

Caution – Before handling components, attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD)

wrist strap to bare metal on the chassis. Both the front and back of the chassis have grounded locations. The system’s printed circuit boards and hard disk drives contain components that are extremely sensitive to static electricity.

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▼ To Insert the Server Module

1. Locate the desired server module slot in the chassis.

2. (Optional) Remove the slot filler panel, if applicable.

Pull the lever out and eject the filler panel.

Note – Other filler panels should remain in any unused slots as they ensure the

chassis complies with FCC limits on electromagnetic interference (EMI).

3. Position the server module vertically so that the ejectors are on the right and extended outwardly.

The following illustrations show the server module being inserted into the Sun Blade 6000 Modular System; your chassis might differ. See box 1 in

FIGURE 1-1.

Chapter 1 Setting Up the Server Hardware 3

FIGURE 1-1 Inserting the Server Module Into the Chassis

4. Push the server module into the slot until the server module stops.

See Box 2 in

FIGURE 1-1.

5. Rotate the ejectors down until they snap into place.

The server module is now flush with the chassis and the ejectors are locked. See Boxes 3 and 4 in

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FIGURE 1-1.

Powering On and Powering Off the Server Module

You have to apply only standby power to the server module at this point so that you can perform initial configuration of the service processor (SP). Procedures for powering on to main power mode and for shutting down from main power mode are also included in this section.

▼ To Apply Standby Power for Initial Service

Processor Configuration

Use this procedure to apply standby power to the service processor (SP) before initial configuration.

1. Connect grounded AC power cords to the AC power connectors on the back panel of the chassis and to grounded AC power outlets. For details, see your chassis documentation.

In standby power mode, the blue (Ready to Remove) LED is illuminated, indicating that the SP is working. See

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

power supply fans.

FIGURE 1-2 for the LED location.

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

▼ To Power on Main Power for All Server Module

Components

1. Verify that standby power is on.

In standby power mode, the blue (Ready to Remove) LED is illuminated. See

FIGURE 1-2.

Chapter 1 Setting Up the Server Hardware 5

2. Use a pointed object or stylus to press and release the recessed Power button on the server module front panel.

When main power is applied to all server module components, the green Power LED above the Power button lights and remains lit.

FIGURE 1-2 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Front Panel

Legend

1 White LED–Locate

2 Blue LED–Ready to Remove

3 Amber LED–Service Action Required

4 Green LED–Power

5 Power button/standby

6 Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI) button (Service only)

7 Universal Connector Port (UCP), used for dongle cable

8 Green LED–Disk OK

9 Amber LED–Disk Service Action Required

10 Blue LED–Disk Ready to Remove

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▼ To Shut Down Main Power Mode

To power off the server module 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 to enter standby power mode.

When main power is off, the blue (Ready to Remove) LED on the front panel will be illuminated, indicating that the server module is in standby power mode.

Note – To power off the server module completely, you must disconnect the AC

power cords from the back panel of the chassis. This will remove power from all the blades in the chassis.

Chapter 1 Setting Up the Server Hardware 7

Using a Dongle Cable for Testing

Your chassis ships with a dongle cable. The dongle enables you to plug devices directly into the front of the server module for testing.

Caution – The dongle cable should be used only for configuration and service

purposes. It should be disconnected from the server module when the configuration or servicing operation is completed. If you have a dongle cable connected to a server module, it must be removed before closing the door of a rack cabinet. The dongle cable may be damaged if it is not removed before the cabinet door is closed.

▼ To Use a Dongle Cable for Testing

1. Insert the dongle cable into the universal connector port (UCP) on the server module front panel. See

2. Connect device to the dongle cable connections, as appropriate.

FIGURE 1-3.

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FIGURE 1-3 Dongle Cable Connections

Legend

Connector Status

1 Dual USB 2.0 connectors Used

2 Serial port connector Used

3 VGA video connector Used

Chapter 1 Setting Up the Server Hardware 9

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Contents

Preface

Setting Up the Server Hardware

Installation Overview and Terms

Inserting the Server Module

▼ To Insert the Server Module

Powering On and Powering Off the Server Module

▼ To Shut Down Main Power Mode

Using a Dongle Cable for Testing

▼ To Use a Dongle Cable for Testing