Sun Oracle Fire X4470 Installation Manual

Sun Fire X4470 Server

Installation Guide

Part No.: E20844-01
April 2011

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Contents

Using This Documentation vii

▼ Get Software and Firmware Downloads viii

1. Preparing to Install the Server 1

Tools and Equipment Needed 1

Server Installation Task Checklist 2

Opening the Box 3

Server Box Contents 3

Options 3

ESD Precautions 4

Server Description 4

Front Panel Features 4

Back Panel Features 5

Server Supported Components 6

Sun Fire X4470 Server Supported Components and Capabilities 7

Server Specifications 8

Physical Specifications 8

Electrical Specifications 9

Environmental Requirements 10

Managing Your Server 10

iii

2. Installing the Server Into a Rack With Slide-Rails 13

Before You Begin 13

Server Installation Process Overview 14

Rack Compatibility 14

Disassembling Slide-Rails 16

▼ Disassemble Slide-Rails 16

Installing the Mounting Brackets Onto the Server 17

▼ Install Mounting Brackets 18

Attaching the Slide-Rail Assemblies to the Rack 19

▼ Attach Slide-Rail Assemblies 19

Installing the Server Into the Slide-Rail Assemblies 22

▼ Install Server Into the Slide-Rail Assemblies 22

Installing the Cable Management Arm 24

▼ Install Cable Management Arm 24

Verifying Operation of the Slide-Rails and CMA 29

▼ Verify Operation of Slide-Rails and CMA 29

3. Attaching Cables and Power Cords 31

Back Panel Connectors and Ports 31

Attaching Cables to the Server 32

▼ Cable the Server 32

Connecting Power Cords to the Server 33

▼ Connect the Power Cords 33

4. Connecting to Oracle ILOM and Applying Main Power to the Server 35

Connecting to Oracle ILOM 35

Network Defaults 36

▼ Log In to Oracle ILOM Using a Serial Connection 36

▼ Log In to Oracle ILOM Using an Ethernet Connection 37

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▼ Modify Network Settings 38

▼ Test IPv4 or IPv6 Network Configuration 42

▼ Exit Oracle ILOM 42

Applying Main Power to the Server 43

▼ Apply Main Power to the Server 43

▼ Power Off From Main Power 43

5. Installing or Configuring the Operating System 45

Installing an Operating System 45

Configuring a Preinstalled Operating System 47

6. Configuring the Preinstalled
Solaris 10 Operating System 49

Configuration Worksheet 50

Configuring Server RAID Drives 52

Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System 53

▼ Configure Solaris 10 OS 53

Solaris 10 Operating System User Information 55

Solaris 10 User Documentation 55

Using the Solaris Installation Program 55

Reinstalling the Solaris Operating System 56

Download the Solaris Operating System 56

Index 57

Contents v

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Using This Documentation

This installation guide contains hardware installation procedures and configuration
procedures for the preinstalled Oracle Solaris Operating System. You perform these
procedures to bring the server to a configurable and usable state.

This document is intended for system administrators, network administrators, and
service technicians who have an understanding of server systems.

■ “Product Downloads” on page vii

■ “Documentation and Feedback” on page viii

■ “Support and Training” on page ix

Product Downloads

You can find downloads for all Oracle x86 servers and server modules (blades) on
My Oracle Support (MOS). On MOS, you can find two types of downloads:

■ Software release bundles that are specific to a rackmount server, server module,

modular system (blade chassis), or network express module (NEM). These
software release bundles include Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM),
Oracle Hardware Installation Assistant, and other platform software and
firmware.

■ Standalone software that is common across multiple types of hardware. This

software includes the Hardware Management Pack and Hardware Management
Connectors.

vii

▼ Get Software and Firmware Downloads

1. Go to (http://support.oracle.com).

2. Sign in to My Oracle Support.

3. At the top of the page, click the Patches and Updates tab.

4. In the Patches Search box, select Product or Family (Advanced Search).

5. In the Product? Is field, type a full or partial product name, for example Sun
Fire X4470, until a list of matches appears, then select the product of interest.

6. In the Release? Is pull down list, click the Down arrow.

7. In the window that appears, click the triangle (>) by the product folder icon to
display the choices, then select the release of interest.

8. In the Patches Search box, click Search.

A list of product downloads (listed as patches) appears.

9. Select the patch name of interest, for example Patch 10266805 for the Sun Fire
X4470 SW 1.2.1 release.

10. In the right-side pane that appears, click Download.

Documentation and Feedback

Documentation Link

All Oracle
documentation

Sun Fire X4470
Server

Oracle
Integrated
Lights Out
Manager
(ILOM) 3.0

You can provide feedback on this documentation at:

(http://www.oraclesurveys.com/se.ashx?s=25113745587BE578)

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(http://www.oracle.com/documentation)

(http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=E19694­01&id=homepage)

(http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=E19860­01&id=homepage)

Support and Training

These web sites provide additional resources:

■ Support (https://support.oracle.com)

■ Training (https://education.oracle.com)

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CHAPTER

1

Preparing to Install the Server

This chapter describes Oracle’s Sun Fire X4470 Server hardware and the information
you need to know before you begin to install the server into a rack. It includes the
following topics:

■ “Tools and Equipment Needed” on page 1

■ “Server Installation Task Checklist” on page 2

■ “Opening the Box” on page 3

■ “Server Description” on page 4

■ “Server Supported Components” on page 6

■ “Server Specifications” on page 8

■ “Managing Your Server” on page 10

Tools and Equipment Needed

To install the system, you need the following tools:

■ No. 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

■ Patch panel connected to a terminal server

1

Server Installation Task Checklist

TABLE 1-1 summarizes an ordered list of tasks that you must perform to properly

install the server.

TABLE 1-1 Installation Task Checklist

Step Task Description For Instructions, See:

1 Unpack the server and any optional

components ordered for the server from
the shipping containers.

2 If applicable, install optional server

components prior to installing the server
into the rack.

3 Install the server into a rack. Chapter 2

4 Connect cables and power cords to the

server.

5 Connect to Oracle ILOM and apply main

power to the server.

6 Get information about supported operating

systems and available preinstalled
operating system.

If applicable, install one of the following
operating systems:

• Oracle Linux

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)

• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES)

• Oracle Solaris 10 Operating System Sun Fire X4470 Server Installation Guide

• Oracle VM

• VMware ESX/ESXi

• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2
Operating System

• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Operating System

“Opening the Box” on page 3

Sun Fire X4470 Server Service Manual

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Sun Fire X4470 Server Installation Guide
for Linux Operating Systems

for Oracle Solaris Operating System

Sun Fire X4470 Server Installation Guide
for Virtual Machine Software

Sun Fire X4470 Server Installation Guide
for Windows Operating Systems

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Opening the Box

Carefully open the shipping box. Unpack all server components from the packing
cartons.

Server Box Contents

The following items should be packaged with the Sun Fire X4470 Server:

■ Sun Fire X4470 Server

■ Power cord, packaged separately with country kit

■ (Optional) Sun Fire X4470 Server Documentation and Media Kit, including the

following:

■ Sun Fire X4470 Server Installation Guide (this document)

■ License and safety documentation

■ Tools and Drivers DVD (includes drivers and additional software), Oracle

Hardware Installation Assistant CD, and SunVTS CD

Note – Oracle Hardware Installation Assistant was formerly referred to as Sun

Installation Assistant (SIA).

■ (Optional) Rackmount kit containing rack rails and installation instructions

Options

Power cables are packaged separately from the other items.

Required server components and most options are installed at the factory. However,
some ordered options might be packaged separately. If possible, install optional
components before installing the server in a rack. For instructions for installing
server options, see the Sun Fire X4470 Server Service Manual.

Chapter 1 Preparing to Install the Server 3

ESD Precautions

Electronic equipment is susceptible to damage by static electricity. Use a grounded
antistatic wrist strap, foot strap, 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 authorized 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.

Server Description

This section shows the front and back of the Sun Fire X4470 Server.

Front Panel Features

FIGURE 1-1 shows the Sun Fire X4470 Server front panel and describes its

components.

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FIGURE 1-1 Sun Fire X4470 Server Front Panel

Figure Legend

1 Locator LED/Locator button: white 10 DB-15 video connector

2 Service Action Required LED: amber 11 SATA DVD drive (optional)

3 Main Power/OK LED: green 12 Hard disk drive 0 (optional)

4 Power button 13 Hard disk drive 1 (optional)

5 SP OK/Fault LED: green/amber 14 Hard disk drive 2 (optional)

6 Service Action Required LEDs (3) for Fan

Module (FAN), Processor (CPU) and Memory:
amber

7 Power Supply (PS) Fault (Service Action

Required) LED: amber

8 Over Temperature Warning LED: amber 17 Hard disk drive 5 (optional)

9 USB 2.0 connectors (2)

15 Hard disk drive 3 (optional)

16 Hard disk drive 4 (optional)

Back Panel Features

FIGURE 1-2 shows the Sun Fire X4470 Server back panel and describes its

components.

Chapter 1 Preparing to Install the Server 5

FIGURE 1-2 Sun Fire X4470 Server Back Panel

Figure Legend

Power supply unit 0 status indicator LEDs:
Service Action Required: amber
DC OK: green

1

AC OK: green or amber

2 Power supply unit 0 AC inlet 9 USB 2.0 connectors (2)

3 Power supply unit 1 status indicator LEDs:

Service Action Required: amber
DC OK: green
AC OK: green or amber

4 Power supply unit 1 AC inlet 11 Service processor (SP) network management

5 System status LEDs:

Power/OK: green
Attention: amber
Locate: white

6 PCIe card slots 0–4 13 DB-15 video connector

7 Cluster card slot

8 Network (NET) 10/100/1000 ports: NET0–

NET3

10 PCIe card slots 5–9

(NET MGT) port

12 Serial management (SER MGT)/RJ-45 serial

port

Server Supported Components

This section describes the components that are supported in the Sun Fire X4470
Server.

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Sun Fire X4470 Server Supported Components and Capabilities

The following table describes the components and capabilities of the Sun Fire X4470
Server.

TABLE 1-2 Sun Fire X4470 Server Components and Capabilities

Component X4470 Server

CPU Supported configurations:

• Two processors installed in socket 0 and socket 2

• Four processors installed in sockets 0 through 3

For the latest information on CPU specifications, go to the following web site and
navigate to the appropriate page:

(http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/server-storage/sun­x86/overview/index.html)

Memory Up to eight memory riser modules are supported (two risers per CPU) in the

server chassis. Each riser module supports eight RDIMMs, allowing up to sixteen
RDIMMs per processor.

• A 2-socket system using four riser modules populated with 8-GB RDIMMs
supports a maximum of 256 GB of system memory.

• A 4-socket system using eight riser modules populated with 8-GB RDIMMs
supports a maximum of 512 GB of system memory.

Storage devices For internal storage, the server chassis provides:

• Six 2.5-inch drive bays, accessible through the front panel. The supported drive
interfaces for each bay depend on the host bus adapter (HBA) chosen.

• An optional slot-loading DVD+/-RW drive on front of the server, below the
drive bays. This SATA DVD connects to a USB-SATA bridge, so that is appears
to the system software as a USB storage device.

• One internal high-speed USB port on the motherboard. This port can hold a
USB flash device for system booting.

USB 2.0 ports Two front, two rear, and one internal

VGA ports One front and one rear high-density DB-15 video port

Note - The rear VGA port supports VESA Device Data Channel for monitor
identification.

PCI Express 2.0 I/O slots Ten PCI Express 2.0 slots that accommodate low-profile PCIe cards. All slots

support x8 PCIe connectors. Two slots are also capable of supporting x16 PCIe
connectors.

• Slots 0 and 9: x4 electrical interface

• Slots 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, and 8: x8 electrical interface

• Slots 3 and 5: x8 or x16 electrical interface (x16 connector)

Note - PCI Express slots 3 and 5 will operate as x16 interfaces only when an x16
capable card is installed and the adjacent slot (4 or 6) is unpopulated.

Chapter 1 Preparing to Install the Server 7

TABLE 1-2 Sun Fire X4470 Server Components and Capabilities (Continued)

Component X4470 Server

Cluster card slot One specialized slot dedicated for use in Sun Storage appliances. The Sun Fire

X4470 does not support populating this slot with standard PCIe cards.

PCI Express I/O cards For a list of I/O cards that are customer-orderable options, go to the following

web site and navigate to the appropriate page:

(http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/server-storage/sun­x86/overview/index.html)

Ethernet ports Four 10/100/1000 RJ-45 GbE ports on rear panel

Each Network Interface Controller (NIC) supports Intel QuickData Technology,
Intel I/OAT, VMDq, PCI-SIG SR-IOV, IPSec offload, and LinkSec.

Service processor Integrated Baseboard Management Controller (BMC), which supports the

industry-standard IPMI feature set

Supports remote KVMS, DVD and floppy over IP (optional license required)

Includes serial port

Supports Ethernet access to SP through a dedicated 10/100BaseT management
port and optionally through one of the host GbE ports (sideband management)

Power supplies Two hot-swappable power supplies, each with 2000 Watts capacity (from 200 Volts

to 240 Volts), auto-ranging, light load efficiency mode and redundant over­subscription

Cooling fans Six hot-swappable, redundant fans at chassis front (top-loading); redundant fans

in each power supply

Management software Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM)

Server Specifications

Physical Specifications

TABLE 1-3 lists the physical specifications for the Sun Fire X4470 Server.

TABLE 1-3 Server Physical Specifications

Parameter Sun Fire X4470 Server

Height 5.11 inches/129.85 mm

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TABLE 1-3 Server Physical Specifications

Parameter Sun Fire X4470 Server

Width 17.19 inches/436.5 mm

Depth 28.82 inches/732 mm

Weight 83 lbs max, 58 lbs min/37.65 kg max, 26.31 kg min

Electrical Specifications

TABLE 1-4 lists the electrical specifications for the Sun Fire X4470 Server.

Note – For up to date information on power consumption, go to the following web

site and navigate to the appropriate page:

(http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/server-storage/sun­x86/overview/index.html).

TABLE 1-4 Server Electrical Specifications

Parameter Value

Input

Nominal frequencies 50/60 Hz

AC operating voltage range 100-127 VAC for 2 CPUs

200-240 VAC for 2 or 4 CPUs

Maximum current AC RMS 12A @ 100 VAC / 12A @ 200 VAC

Power dissipation

Max power consumption 1800 W

Max heat output 6143 BTU/hr

Volt-Ampere rating 1837 VA @ 240 VAC, 0.98 P.F.

Chapter 1 Preparing to Install the Server 9

Environmental Requirements

TABLE 1-5 lists the environmental requirements for the Sun Fire X4470 Server.

TABLE 1-5 Server Environmental Requirements

Parameter Value

Operating temperature
(single, non-rack system)

Non-operating temperature
(single, non-rack system)

Operating humidity
(single, non-rack system)

Non-operating humidity
(single, non-rack system)

Operating altitude
(single, non-rack system)

Non-operating altitude
(single, non-rack system)

5°Cto35°C (41°Fto95°F)

°

Cto70°C (-40°F to 158°F)

-40

10% to 90% relative humidity, non-condensing

Up to 93% relative humidity, non-condensing

Up to 3048 m, maximum ambient temperature is derated by 1
degree C per 300 m above 900 m

Up to 12,000 m

Managing Your Server

After you have installed your server, you have several different options for
managing it depending on your situation.

■ Managing many servers

Your server can be managed with a wide variety of system management tools. For
more information on the system management tools, see the information at

(http://www.oracle.com/goto/system-management)

Here is a sampling of some of these tools:

■ If your server is one of many x86 and SPARC servers that you want to manage

from a single interface, you can use the Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center.
For more details, see

(http://www.oracle.com/us/products/enterprise­manager/opscenter/index.html)

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■ If you want to monitor your enterprise servers, you can take advantage of Sun

Management Center. For more details, see

(http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/systems/patches/sysmgmt/s
mc-jsp-138444.html)

■ If you already have third-party system management tools, the servers can

integrate with many third-party tools. For more details, see

(http://www.oracle.com/goto/system-management)

■ Managing a single server

■ Oracle Hardware Installation Assistant is an application that you can use for

initial server configuration. This application helps you to update firmware
(Oracle ILOM firmware, BIOS, and RAID controller software) and to automate
installation of a Linux or Windows operating system. For more details, see the
Sun Installation Assistant 2.3 through 2.4 User’s Guide for x64 Servers at:

(http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=E19593-01&id=
homepage)

Note – Oracle Hardware Installation Assistant was formerly referred to as Sun

Installation Assistant (SIA).

■ Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) is built-in software and

hardware that you can use to monitor the status and configuration of your
server. For more information, see the Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager
(ILOM) 3.0 Documentation Collection at:

(http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=E19860-01&id=
homepage)

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CHAPTER

2

Installing the Server Into a Rack With Slide-Rails

This chapter describes how to place the server into a rack using the rail assembly in
the rackmount kit. Perform these procedures if the rail assembly is purchased.

This chapter includes the following topics:

■ “Before You Begin” on page 13

■ “Rack Compatibility” on page 14

■ “Disassembling Slide-Rails” on page 16

■ “Installing the Mounting Brackets Onto the Server” on page 17

■ “Attaching the Slide-Rail Assemblies to the Rack” on page 19

■ “Installing the Server Into the Slide-Rail Assemblies” on page 22

■ “Installing the Cable Management Arm” on page 24

■ “Verifying Operation of the Slide-Rails and CMA” on page 29

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

Before You Begin

Read the following overview and see the service label on the top cover before you
begin to install the server into a rack.

13

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 listed.

1. “Rack Compatibility” on page 14

2. “Disassembling Slide-Rails” on page 16

3. “Installing the Mounting Brackets Onto the Server” on page 17

4. “Installing the Cable Management Arm” on page 24

5. “Verifying Operation of the Slide-Rails and CMA” on page 29

6. “Back Panel Connectors and Ports” on page 31

Rack 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. Only M6 tapped or 9.5 mm square are
supported.

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 (Continued)

Item Requirement

Clearance depth behind front
mounting plane

Clearance width between front and
rear mounting planes

Server dimensions Depth: (not including PSU handle): 732 mm (28.82

Distance to rear cabinet door is at least 900 mm (35.5
inches) with the cable management arm, or 770 mm
(30.4 inches) without the cable management arm.

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

inches)

Width: (not including ears): 436.5 mm (17.19 inches)

Height: 129.85 mm (5.11 inches)

Caution – Equipment Loading: Always load equipment into a rack from the

bottom up so that the rack 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 – Elevated Operating Ambient Temperature: If the server is installed in a

closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack
environment might be greater than room ambient temperature. Therefore,
consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment
compatible with the maximum ambient temperature (Tma) specified for the server.
For server environmental requirements, see “Environmental Requirements” on

page 10.

Caution – Reduced Air Flow: Installation of the equipment in a rack should be

such that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not
compromised.

Caution – Mechanical Loading: Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be

such that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.

Caution – Circuit Overloading: Consideration should be given to the connection of

the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of the circuits
might have on over-current protection and supply wiring. Appropriate
consideration of equipment nameplate power ratings should be used when
addressing this concern.

Chapter 2 Installing the Server Into a Rack With Slide-Rails 15

Caution – Reliable Earthing: Reliable earthing of rackmounted equipment should

be maintained. Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than
direct connections to the branch circuit (for example, use of power strips).

Caution – Slide-rail mounted equipment is not to be used as a shelf or a work

space.

Disassembling Slide-Rails

Complete the following procedures to disassemble the slide-rails before installation.

▼ Disassemble Slide-Rails

To remove the mounting brackets from the slide-rail assemblies:

1. Unpack the slide-rails.

2. Locate the slide-rail lock at the front of one of the slide-rail assemblies
(

FIGURE 2-1).

3. Press and hold the slide-rail lock toward the direction of the arrow, while you
pull the mounting bracket out of the slide-rail assembly until it reaches the
stop (

FIGURE 2-1).

4. Push the mounting bracket release button toward the front of the mounting
bracket (
the slide-rail assembly.

5. Repeat for the remaining slide-rail assembly.

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FIGURE 2-1), and simultaneously withdraw the mounting bracket from

FIGURE 2-1 Disassembling the Slide-Rail Before Installation

Figure Legend

1 Slide-rail lock

2 Mounting bracket release button

Installing the Mounting Brackets Onto the Server

You must install the mounting brackets onto the server before you can rackmount
the server.

▼ Install Mounting Brackets

To install the mounting brackets onto the sides of the server:

Chapter 2 Installing the Server Into a Rack With Slide-Rails 17

1. Position a mounting bracket against the chassis so that the slide-rail lock is at
the server front, and the five keyhole openings on the mounting bracket are
aligned with the five locating pins on the side of the chassis (

FIGURE 2-2).

Note – The mounting brackets are identical and can be installed on either side of the

chassis.

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

2. With the heads of the five chassis locating pins protruding though the five
keyhole 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 (

FIGURE 2-2).

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

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

Complete the following procedures to attach the slide-rail assemblies to the rack.

Note – The slide rail assemblies support only racks with 9.5-mm square holes and

M6 round holes. All other racks, including those racks with 7.2-mm, M5, or 10-32
mounting holes, are not supported. Refer to your rack documentation for
information about the size of its rail holes.

▼ Attach Slide-Rail Assemblies

To attach slide-rail assemblies to the rack:

1. (Optional) If you need to move the rack with the server installed, it is
recommended that you attach the slide-rail assembly with mounting screws
and cage nuts.

Insert the cage nuts prior to performing Step 2. Refer to the Rail Rackmount Kit
Overview and Information card for instructions on inserting these cage nuts. This

card is included with the rack kit.

2. Position a slide-rail assembly in your rack so that the slide-rail assembly front
bracket is on the outside of the front rack post and the slide-rail assembly rear
bracket is on the inside of the rear rack post (

FIGURE 2-3).

3. Align the slide-rail assembly mounting pins with the front and rear rack post
mounting holes. Then lock the assembly into place by pushing the assembly
toward the rear of the rack until the mounting pins engage the rack (
and FIGURE 2-4).

You will hear an audible click when the mounting pins engage the rack.

Note – The slide assembly mounting pins accommodate either 9.5 mm square

mounting holes or M6 round mounting holes. No other mounting hole sizes are
supported.

Chapter 2 Installing the Server Into a Rack With Slide-Rails 19

FIGURE 2-3

FIGURE 2-3 Installing Slide-Rail Assemblies Onto Rack

FIGURE 2-4 Slide-Rail Mounting Pins

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4. (Optional) If you choose to attach the slide-rail assembly with mounting screws
and cage nuts, insert the M6 mounting screws through both front and rear
slide-rail brackets and rack posts, then secure them with the caged nuts.
(

FIGURE 2-5).

FIGURE 2-5 Attaching Slide-Rail Assembly to Rack

5. Repeat Step 2 through Step 4 for the remaining slide-rail assembly.

6. If available, extend the anti-tip bar at the bottom of the rack (

FIGURE 2-6).

Refer to your rack documentation for instructions.

Chapter 2 Installing the Server Into a Rack With Slide-Rails 21

FIGURE 2-6 Extending the Anti-tip Bar

Caution – If your rack does not have an anti-tip bar, the rack could tip over.

Installing the Server Into the Slide-Rail Assemblies

Use this procedure to install the server chassis, with mounting brackets, into the
slide-rail assemblies that are mounted to the rack.

Caution – This procedure requires a minimum of two people because of the weight

of the server. Attempting this procedure alone could result in equipment damage or
personal injury.

Caution – Always load equipment into a rack from the bottom up so that the rack

will not become top-heavy and tip over. Extend your rack’s anti-tip bar to prevent
the rack from tipping during equipment installation.

▼ Install Server Into the Slide-Rail Assemblies

1. Push the slide-rails into the slide-rail assemblies on the rack as far as possible.

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2. Raise the server so that the rear ends of the mounting brackets are aligned with
the slide-rail assemblies that are mounted in the rack (

FIGURE 2-7).

3. Insert the mounting brackets into the slide-rails, then push the server into the
rack until the mounting brackets encounter the slide-rail stops (approximately
12 inches, or 30 cm).

Caution – When inserting the server into the slide-rail, ensure that both the top and

bottom mounting lips of the mounting brackets are inserted into the slide-rail. The
server should slide forward and backward easily if correctly installed. If the unit
does not slide easily, ensure that each mounting lip is inserted properly. If the
mounting brackets are not inserted properly, the unit may fall when removing it
from the rack.

FIGURE 2-7 Inserting the Server With Mounting Brackets Into the Slide-Rails

4. Simultaneously push and hold the green slide-rail release buttons (FIGURE 2-1)
on each mounting bracket while you push the server into the rack (

FIGURE 2-8).

Continue pushing until the slide-rail locks (on the front of the mounting
brackets) engage the slide-rail assemblies.

You will hear an audible click.

Chapter 2 Installing the Server Into a Rack With Slide-Rails 23

FIGURE 2-8 Sliding the Server Into Rack

Caution – Verify that the server is securely mounted in the rack and that the slide-

rail locks are engaged with the mounting brackets before continuing.

Installing the Cable Management Arm

The cable management arm (CMA) is an optional assembly that you can use to route
the server cables in the rack.

▼ Install Cable Management Arm

Use this procedure to install the optional CMA.

1. Unpack the CMA parts.

2. Take the CMA to the back of the equipment rack and ensure that you have
adequate room to work around the back of the server.

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Note – References to “left” or “right” in this procedure assume that you are facing

the back of the equipment rack.

3. Remove tape to separate the parts of the CMA.

4. Insert the CMA’s mounting bracket connector into the right slide-rail until the
connector locks into place with an audible click (

FIGURE 2-9 Inserting the CMA Mounting Bracket Into the Back of the Right Slide-Rail

FIGURE 2-9).

Figure Legend

1 CMA mounting bracket

2 Right slide-rail

5. Insert the right CMA slide-rail connector into the right slide-rail assembly until
the connector locks into place with an audible click (

Chapter 2 Installing the Server Into a Rack With Slide-Rails 25

FIGURE 2-10).

FIGURE 2-10 Inserting CMA Slide-Rail Connector Into the Back of the Right Slide-Rail

Figure Legend

1 CMA slide-rail connector

2 Right slide-rail

6. Insert the left CMA slide-rail connector into the left slide-rail assembly until
the connector locks into place with an audible click (

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FIGURE 2-11).

FIGURE 2-11 Inserting the CMA Slide-Rail Connector Into the Back of the Left Slide-Rail

Figure Legend

1 CMA slide-rail connector

2 Left slide-rail

7. Install and route cables to your server, as required.

Note – Instructions for installing the server cables are provided in “Back Panel

Connectors and Ports” on page 31.

8. If required, attach the cable hook and loop straps to the CMA, and press them
into place to secure the cables (

Chapter 2 Installing the Server Into a Rack With Slide-Rails 27

FIGURE 2-12).

Note – Cable hooks and loop straps are preinstalled on the CMA. Perform the

procedure in this step if you need to reinstall cable hooks and straps on the CMA.

For best results, place three cable straps, evenly spaced, on the rear-facing side of
the CMA and three cable straps on the side of the CMA nearest the server.

FIGURE 2-12 Installing CMA Cable Straps

Figure Legend

1 CMA cable strap

2 CMA arm

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Verifying Operation of the Slide-Rails and CMA

Use the following procedure to ensure that the slide-rails and CMA are operating
correctly.

▼ Verify Operation of Slide-Rails and CMA

Note – Two people are recommended for this procedure: one to move the server in

and out of the rack, and one to observe the cables and CMA.

1. Slowly pull the server out of the rack until the slide-rails reach their stops.

2. Inspect the attached cables for any binding or kinks.

3. Verify that the CMA extends fully from the slide-rails.

4. Push the server back into the rack, as described in the following sub-steps.

When the server is fully extended, you must release two sets of slide-rail stops to
return the server to the rack:

a. The first set of stops are levers, located on the inside of each slide-rail, just

behind the back panel of the server. Push in both green levers
simultaneously and slide the server toward the rack.

The server will slide in approximately 18 inches (46 cm) and stop.

Verify that the cables and the CMA retract without binding before you
continue.

b. The second set of stops are the slide-rail release buttons, located near the

front of each mounting bracket (
green slide-rail release buttons, and push the server completely into the rack
until both slide-rail locks engage.

5. Adjust the cable straps and CMA, as required.

Chapter 2 Installing the Server Into a Rack With Slide-Rails 29

FIGURE 2-1). Simultaneously push both of the

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CHAPTER

3

Attaching Cables and Power Cords

This chapter describes how to connect cables and power on the server for the first
time. It includes the following topics:

■ “Back Panel Connectors and Ports” on page 31

■ “Attaching Cables to the Server” on page 32

■ “Connecting Power Cords to the Server” on page 33

Back Panel Connectors and Ports

FIGURE 3-1 shows and describes the locations of the server back panel connectors and

ports.

31

FIGURE 3-1 Back Panel Connectors and Ports

Figure Legend

Power supply unit 0 AC inlet 5 Service processor (SP) network management

1

2 Power supply unit 1 AC inlet 6 Serial management (SER MGT)/RJ-45 serial

3 Network (NET) 10/100/1000 ports: NET0–

NET3

4 USB 2.0 connectors (2)

(NET MGT) Ethernet port

port

7 DB-15 video connector

Attaching Cables to the Server

Use the following procedure to attach cables to the sever.

▼ Cable the Server

Connect external cables to the server in the following order. Refer to FIGURE 3-1.

1. Connect an Ethernet cable to the Gigabit Ethernet (NET) connectors as needed
for OS support [3].

2. (Optional) If you plan to interact with the system console directly, connect any
external devices, such as mouse and keyboard, to the server ’s USB connectors
[4], and/or a monitor to the DB-15 video connector [7].

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3. If you plan to connect to the Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM)
software over the network, connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port
labeled NET MGT [5].

Note – The service processor (SP) uses the NET MGT (out-of-band) port by default.

You can configure the SP to share one of the server ’s four 10/100/1000 Ethernet
ports instead. The SP uses only the configured Ethernet port.

4. If you plan to access the Oracle ILOM command-line interface (CLI) using the
serial management port, connect a serial null modem cable to the RJ-45 serial
port labeled SER MGT [6].

See “Log In to Oracle ILOM Using a Serial Connection” on page 36 for more
information about viewing system output from a serial console.

Connecting Power Cords to the Server

Use this procedure to connect power cords to the server. When the power cords are
connected, the server will be in standby power mode.

Note – By default, only a two-CPU system will operate from low-line (100 to 127

Volt) AC sources. The system requires high-line (200 to 240 Volt) AC sources to turn
on main power of a four-CPU system.

▼ Connect the Power Cords

1. Connect two grounded server power cords to grounded electrical outlets.

2. Connect the two server power cords to the AC connectors on the back panel of
the server (

When power is connected, the server boots into standby power mode. The SP
OK/Fault LED flashes while Oracle ILOM is starting, and the main Power/OK
LED remains off until Oracle ILOM is ready for system log in (
few minutes, the main Power/OK LED slowly flashes the standby pattern,
indicating the service processor (SP) is working. Note that the server is not
initialized or powered on yet.

FIGURE 3-1 [1, 2]).

FIGURE 3-2). After a

Chapter 3 Attaching Cables and Power Cords 33

FIGURE 3-2 Front Panel Indicators and Power Button

Figure Legend

1 Main Power/OK LED

2 Power Button

3 SP OK/Fault LED

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CHAPTER

4

Connecting to Oracle ILOM and Applying Main Power to the Server

This chapter describes how to access the Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager
(ILOM) command-line interface (CLI) to manage the server. It also describes how to
apply main power to the server.

This chapter contains the following topics:

■ “Connecting to Oracle ILOM” on page 35

■ “Applying Main Power to the Server” on page 43

Note – This chapter describes how to connect to the Oracle ILOM command-line

interface (CLI). Oracle ILOM is also available as a web interface (BUI). For
instructions on using the web interface, and for complete instructions on using
Oracle ILOM, refer to the Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) 3.0
Documentation Collection.

Connecting to Oracle ILOM

This section describes how to configure the IP address for the server using Oracle
Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM). It contains the following topics:

■ “Network Defaults” on page 36

■ “Log In to Oracle ILOM Using a Serial Connection” on page 36

■ “Log In to Oracle ILOM Using an Ethernet Connection” on page 37

■ “Modify Network Settings” on page 38

■ “Test IPv4 or IPv6 Network Configuration” on page 42

■ “Exit Oracle ILOM” on page 42

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Network Defaults

The Sun Fire X4470 supports dual-stack IPv4 and IPv6 settings, which enable Oracle
ILOM to fully operate in an IPv4 and IPv6 network environment. For IPv4
configurations, DHCP is enabled by default, allowing a DHCP server on the
network to automatically assign network settings to the server. For IPv6
configurations, IPv6 stateless auto-configuration is enabled by default, allowing an
IPv6 router on the network to assign the network settings. In a typical configuration,
you will accept these settings assigned by the DHCP server or IPv6 router.

Note – To determine the IP address or host name assigned by the DHCP server, use

the network tools provided with the DHCP server or IPv6 router.

The procedures in this section enable you to test that the assigned settings are
working correctly and to establish a connection to Oracle ILOM locally and remotely.
To log in locally, see “Log In to Oracle ILOM Using a Serial Connection” on page 36.
To log in remotely, use the IP address, hostname, or IPv6 local link name assigned to
the server SP and follow the instructions in “Log In to Oracle ILOM Using an

Ethernet Connection” on page 37.

▼ Log In to Oracle ILOM Using a Serial

Connection

This procedure does not require that you know the IP address of the sever SP. It does
require that you have an Oracle ILOM Administrator account.

Note – The default Oracle ILOM Administrator account shipped with the server is

root and its password is changeme. If this default Administrator account has since
been changed, contact your system administrator for an Oracle ILOM user account
with Administrator privileges.

1. Verify that your serial console connection to the server is secure and
operational.

2. Ensure that the following serial communication settings are configured:

■ 8N1: eight data bits, no parity, one stop bit

■ 9600 baud

■ Disable hardware flow control (CTS/RTS)

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3. Press Enter to establish a connection between your serial console and Oracle
ILOM.

A login prompt to Oracle ILOM appears.

4. Log in to the Oracle ILOM command-line interface (CLI) using an
Administrator account.

Oracle ILOM displays a default command prompt (->), indicating that you have
successfully logged in to Oracle ILOM.

▼ Log In to Oracle ILOM Using an Ethernet

Connection

This procedure requires that you have an Oracle ILOM Administrator account and
that you know the IP address or hostname of the server SP.

Note – The default Oracle ILOM Administrator account shipped with the server is

root and its password is changeme. If this default Administrator account has since
been changed, contact your system administrator for an Oracle ILOM user account
with Administrator privileges.

1. Using a secure shell (SSH) session, log in to Oracle ILOM by specifying your
Administrator account user name and the IP address of the server SP.

For example:

ssh -1 username host

or

ssh username@host

Where host is either an IP address or a hostname (when using DNS).

The Oracle ILOM password prompt appears.

2. Type a password for the Administrator account.

For example:

ssh root@192.168.25.25

root@192.168.25.25’s password: changeme

Oracle ILOM displays a default command prompt (->), indicating that you have
successfully logged in to Oracle ILOM.

Chapter 4 Connecting to Oracle ILOM and Applying Main Power to the Server 37

▼ Modify Network Settings

If you want to modify the network settings currently configured for the server, use
the following procedure.

Note – You can also change network settings using the BIOS Setup Utility. For

instructions, see the Sun Fire X4470 Service Manual.

1. Log in to Oracle ILOM using one of the methods in “Log In to Oracle ILOM

Using a Serial Connection” on page 36 or “Log In to Oracle ILOM Using an
Ethernet Connection” on page 37.

Note – If you log in to Oracle ILOM using an Ethernet connection, after you modify

the network settings, your connection will be terminated, and you will have to log
back in using the new settings.

2. Perform the network configuration instructions that apply to your network
environment, then test the network settings:

■ To view or configure IPv4 network settings, perform Step 3 to Step 4.

■ To view or configure IPv6 network settings, perform Step 5 to Step 8.

■ To test the IPv4 or IPv6 network settings, see “Test IPv4 or IPv6 Network

Configuration” on page 42.

3. For IPv4 network configurations, use the cd command to navigate to the
/network directory:

-> cd /SP/network

4. Do one of the following:

■ If you have a DHCP server on the network, type the following command to

view the settings assigned to the server by the DHCP server:

-> show /SP/network

■ If there is no DHCP server, or if you want to assign settings, use the set

command to assign values for the properties listed in the following table. For
example:

-> set /SP/network/ pendingipdiscovery=static

-> set /SP/network/ pendingipaddress=10.8.183.106

-> set /SP/network/ pendingipnetmask=255.255.255.0

-> set /SP/network/ pendingipgateway=10.8.183.254

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-> set /SP/network/ commitpending=true

Property Set Property Value Description

state set state=enabled The network state is

enabled by default.

pendingipdiscovery set pendingipdiscovery=

static

pendingipaddress

pendingipnetmask

pendingipgateway

commitpending set commitpending=true Type set

set pendingipaddress=

<ip_address>

pendingipnetmask=<netmask>
pendingipgateway=<gateway>

To enable a static network
configuration, set

pendingipdiscovery to
static.

By default,
pendingipdiscovery is
set to dhcp.

To assign multiple static
network settings, type the
set command followed by
the pending command for
each property value (IP
address, netmask, and
gateway), then type the
static value that you want
to assign.

commitpending=true to
commit changes.

Note – If you are logged in to Oracle ILOM using an Ethernet connection, when you

set commitpending to true to commit the changes to the network settings, your
Oracle ILOM connection will be terminated and you will have to log back in using
the new settings.

5. For IPv6 network configurations, use the cd command to navigate to the
/network/ipv6 directory:

-> cd SP/network/ipv6

6. Type the show command to view the IPv6 network settings configured on the
device.

For example, see the following sample output values for the IPv6 properties on a
server SP device.

-> show
/SP/network/ipv6
Targets:

Properties:

Chapter 4 Connecting to Oracle ILOM and Applying Main Power to the Server 39

state = enabled
autoconfig = stateless
dhcpv6_server_duid = (none)
link_local_ipaddress = fe80::214:4fff:feca:5f7e/64
static_ipaddress = ::/128
ipgateway = fe80::211:5dff:febe:5000/128
pending_static_ipaddress = ::/128
dynamic_ipaddress_1 fec0:a:8:b7:214:4fff:feca:5f7e/64

Commands:
cd
show

7. To configure an IPv6 auto-configuration option, use the set command to
specify the following auto-configuration property values:

Property Set Property Value Description

state set state=enabled The IPv6 network state is enabled by

default. To enable an IPv6 auto­configuration option this state must be set
to enabled.

autoconfig set autoconfig=<value> Specify this command followed by the

autoconfig value you want to set.

Options include:

• stateless (default setting)

Automatically assigns IP address learned
from IPv6 network router.

• dhcpv6_stateless

Automatically assigns DNS information
learned from the DHCPv6 server.

The dhcpv6_stateless property value is
available in Oracle ILOM as of 3.0.14.

• dhcpv6_stateful

Automatically assigns the IPv6 address
learned from the DHCPv6 server.

The dhcpv6_stateful property value is
available in Oracle ILOM as of 3.0.14

• disable

Disables all auto-configuration property
values and sets the read-only property
value for link local address

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Note – The IPv6 configuration options take affect after they are set. You do not need

to commit these changes under the /network target.

Note – You can enable the stateless auto-configuration option to run at the same

time as when the option for dhcpv6_stateless is enabled or as when the option
for dhcpv6_stateful is enabled. However, the auto-configuration options for
dhcpv6_stateless and dhcpv6_stateful should not be enabled to run at the
same time

8. To set a static IPv6 address, complete these steps:

a. Specify the following property types:

Property Set Property Value Description

state set state=enabled The IPv6 network state is

enabled by default. To enable a
static IP address this state must
be set to enabled.

pendingipaddress set

pending_static_ipaddress
=<ip6_address>/<subnet mask

length in bits>

Type this command followed by
the property value for the static
IPv6 address and netmask that
you want to assign to the device.

IPv6 address
example:fec0:a:8:b7:214:4f

ff:feca:5f7e/64

b. Commit the pending IPv6 static network parameters by typing the following

command:

-> set commitpending=true

Note – Network settings are considered pending until you commit them. Assigning

a new static IP address to the device will end all active Oracle ILOM sessions to the
device. To log back in to Oracle ILOM, you will need to create a new session using
the newly assigned IP address.

9. Test the IPv4 or IPv6 network configuration from Oracle ILOM using the
Network Test Tools (Ping and Ping6).

For details, see “Test IPv4 or IPv6 Network Configuration” on page 42.

Chapter 4 Connecting to Oracle ILOM and Applying Main Power to the Server 41

▼ Test IPv4 or IPv6 Network Configuration

1. At the CLI prompt, type the show command to view the network test targets
and properties.

For example, see the following output the shows the test target properties on a
CMM device.

-> show
/SP/network/test
Targets:

Properties:
ping = (Cannot show property)
ping6 = (Cannot show property)

Commands:
cd
set
show

2. Use the set ping or set ping6 command to send a network test from the
device to a specified network destination:

Property Set Property Value Description

ping set ping=<IPv4_address> Type the set ping= command at

the command prompt followed by
the IPv4 test destination address.

For example:

-> set ping=10.8.183.106

Ping of 10.8.183.106
succeeded

ping6 set ping6=<IPv6_address> Type the set ping6= command

followed by the IPv6 test
destination address.

For example:-> set ping6=

fe80::211:5dff:febe:5000

Ping of
fe80::211:5dff:febe:5000
succeeded

▼ Exit Oracle ILOM

● To end an Oracle ILOM session, at the CLI prompt, type exit.

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Applying Main Power to the Server

After you have verified that you can connect to Oracle ILOM and are ready to install
or configure an operating system, apply main power to the server.

▼ Apply Main Power to the Server

1. Verify that the Power/OK LED on the front panel of the server is in the standby
power mode.

In standby power mode, the OK/Power LED illuminates in a standby blink
pattern (0.1 seconds on, 2.9 seconds off), indicating that the SP is working.

2. Press the recessed Power button on the server’s front panel to apply main
power to the server.

▼ Power Off From Main Power

● To remove main power from the server, use one of the following two methods:

■ Graceful shutdown – Momentarily 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. Servers not
running ACPI-enabled operating systems will shut down to standby power
mode immediately.

■ Emergency shutdown – Press and hold the Power button for at least four

seconds until the main power is off and the server enters standby power mode.
When the main power is off, the Power/OK LED on the front panel flashes,
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 AC inlets of the power supplies on the back panel of the server.

Chapter 4 Connecting to Oracle ILOM and Applying Main Power to the Server 43

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CHAPTER

5

Installing or Configuring the Operating System

You can either install an operating system or, if the server was shipped with a
preinstalled operating system, you can configure that preinstalled system.

This chapter includes the following topics:

■ “Installing an Operating System” on page 45

■ “Configuring a Preinstalled Operating System” on page 47

Installing an Operating System

TABLE 5-1 lists the operating systems supported for installation and use on the Sun

Fire X4470 Server at the time of publication of this document, along with
information about where to get instructions for installing each operating system.

45

Note – For an up-to-date list of the operating systems supported on the Sun Fire

X4470 Server, go to the following web site and navigate to the appropriate page:

(http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/server-storage/sun­x86/overview/index.html).

TABLE 5-1 Supported Operating Systems

Operating
System Supported Version For More Information, See:

Oracle Solaris • Oracle Solaris 10 10/09 and later

• Oracle Solaris 10 9/10

Linux • Oracle Linux 5.5

• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
(SLES) 10 SP3

• SLES 11

• SLES 11 SP1

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5.5
64-bit

Virtual
Machine
Software

• Oracle VM 2.2.1

• VMware ESX 4.0 Updates 1 and 2

• VMware ESXi 4.0 Updates 1 and 2

• VMware ESX 4.1

• VMware ESXi 4.1

Windows • Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2,

Standard Edition, 64-bit

• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2,
Enterprise Edition, 64-bit

• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2,
Datacenter Edition, 64-bit

• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2,
Standard Edition, 64-bit

• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2,
Enterprise Edition, 64-bit

• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2,
Datacenter Edition, 64-bit

• Sun Fire X4470 Server Installation

Guide for Oracle Solaris Operating
System.

• If you want to use the Oracle
Hardware Installation Assistant
to install the Linux OS, see the

Sun Installation Assistant 2.3
through 2.4 User’s Guide for x64
Servers.

• If you want to install the Linux
OS from installation media, see
the Sun Fire X4470 Server

Installation Guide for Linux
Operating Systems.

• Sun Fire X4470 Server Installation
Guide for Virtual Machine
Software.

• If you want to use the Oracle
Hardware Installation Assistant
to install the Windows OS, see
the Sun Installation Assistant 2.3

through 2.4 User’s Guide for x64
Servers.

• If you want to install the
Windows OS from installation
media, see the Sun Fire X4470

Server Installation Guide for
Windows Operating Systems.

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Configuring a Preinstalled Operating System

If your server was shipped with an operating system preinstalled, you must
configure that operating system before you can use it on the server.
preinstalled operating system available for the Sun Fire X4470 at the time of
publication of this document, along with information about where to get instructions
for configuring the preinstalled operating system.

Note – For an up-to-date list of the preinstalled operating systems available on the

Sun Fire X4470 Server, go to the following web site and navigate to the appropriate
page: (http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/server-storage/sun-

x86/overview/index.html).

TABLE 5-2 Preinstalled Operating System Available for the Sun Fire X4470

Operating
System Supported Version For Configuration Information, See:

Oracle Solaris Oracle Solaris 10 10/09 and later Chapter 6 of this guide

TABLE 5-2 lists the

Chapter 5 Installing or Configuring the Operating System 47

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CHAPTER

6

Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System

This chapter explains the steps for configuring the Oracle Solaris 10 Operating
System (OS) that is preinstalled on server, if ordered. The preinstalled Solaris version
is Solaris 10 10/09 or later.

Note – Unlike with SPARC systems, you will not see the output of the preinstalled

Solaris 10 image through a monitor when you power on the server. You will see the
BIOS power-on self-test (POST) and other boot information output.

This chapter includes the following topics:

■ “Configuration Worksheet” on page 50

■ “Configuring Server RAID Drives” on page 52

■ “Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System” on page 53

■ “Solaris 10 Operating System User Information” on page 55

■ “Using the Solaris Installation Program” on page 55

■ “Reinstalling the Solaris Operating System” on page 56

49

Configuration Worksheet

Before you begin configuring the operating system, use the configuration worksheet
in

TABLE 6-1 to gather the information that you will need. You need to collect only the

information that applies to your application of the system.

TABLE 6-1 Worksheet for Operating System Configuration

Information for Installation Description or Example

Language Select from the list of available languages for the OS. English*

Locale Select your geographic region from the list of

available locales.

Terminal Select the type of terminal that you are using from

the list of available terminal types.

Network connection Is the system connected to a network? • Networked

DHCP Can the system use Dynamic Host Configuration

Protocol (DHCP) to configure its network interfaces?

If you are not
using DHCP,
note the network
address:

Host name Choose a host name for the system.

Kerberos Do you want to configure Kerberos security on this

IP address If you are not using DHCP, supply the IP address for

the system.

Example: 192.168.100.1

Subnet If you are not using DHCP, is the system part of a

subnet?

If yes, what is the netmask of the subnet?

Example: 255.255.0.0

IPv6 Do you want to enable IPv6 on this machine? • Yes

machine?

If yes, gather this information:

Default realm:

Administration server:

First KDC:

(Optional) Additional KDCs:

Your Answers:
Defaults (*)

• Non-networked*

•Yes

• No*

255.255.0.0*

• No*

•Yes

• No*

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TABLE 6-1 Worksheet for Operating System Configuration (Continued)

Information for Installation Description or Example

Name service Name service If applicable, which name service should this system

use?

Domain name Provide the name of the domain in which the system

resides.

NIS+ and NIS If you chose NIS+ or NIS, do you want to specify a

name server, or let the installation program find
one?

DNS If you chose DNS, provide IP addresses for the DNS

server. You must enter at least one IP address, but
you can enter up to three addresses.

You can also enter a list of domains to search when a
DNS query is made.

Search domain:

Search domain:

Search domain:

LDAP If you chose LDAP, provide the following information

about your LDAP profile:

Profile name:

Profile server:

If you specify a proxy credential level in your LDAP
profile, gather the following information:

Proxy-bind distinguished name:

Proxy-bind password:

Your Answers:
Defaults (*)

• NIS+

• NIS

• DNS

• LDAP

• None*

• Specify One

• Find One*

Chapter 6 Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System 51

TABLE 6-1 Worksheet for Operating System Configuration (Continued)

Information for Installation Description or Example

Default route Do you want to specify a default route IP address, or

let the OS installation program find one?

The default route provides a bridge that forwards
traffic between two physical networks. An IP
address is a unique number that identifies each host
on a network.

You have the following choices:

• You can specify the IP address. An
/etc/defaultrouter file is created with the
specified IP address. When the system is rebooted,
the specified IP address becomes the default
route.

• You can let the OS installation program detect an
IP address. However, the system must be on a
subnet that has a router that advertises itself by
using the Internet Control Message Protocol
(ICMP) for router discovery. If you are using the
command-line interface, the software detects an IP
address when the system is booted.

• You can select None if you do not have a router or
do not want the software to detect an IP address
at this time. The software automatically tries to
detect an IP address on reboot.

Time zone How do you want to specify your default time zone? • Geographic

Root password Choose a root password for the system.

Your Answers:
Defaults (*)

• Specify One

• Detect One

• None*

region*

• Offset from GM

• Time zone file

Configuring Server RAID Drives

Configuring server RAID drives is not a supported feature of the preinstalled
version of the Solaris 10 OS, as the preinstalled OS will be erased during RAID
configuration. If you want to configure your server drives in a RAID, refer to the
following documents for instructions on configuring RAID and installing the
Solaris 10 OS.

■ LSI MegaRAID SAS Software User’s Guide, which is available at:

(http://www.lsi.com/support/sun)

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■ Sun Fire X4470 Server Installation Guide for Linux Operating Systems, which is

available at: (http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=E19694-

01&id=homepage)

Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System

After you have completed the configuration worksheet, use the following procedure
to configure the preinstalled Oracle Solaris Operating System.

▼ Configure Solaris 10 OS

1. If you are not already logged in to Oracle ILOM, log in either locally from a
serial connection, or remotely from an Ethernet connection.

See “Log In to Oracle ILOM Using a Serial Connection” on page 36 or “Log In to

Oracle ILOM Using an Ethernet Connection” on page 37.

2. If main power has not yet been applied to the server, apply main power.

See “Apply Main Power to the Server” on page 43.

3. From the Oracle ILOM prompt, type the following command and answer the
prompt:

-> start /SP/console

Are you sure you want to start /SP/console (y/n)? y

Serial console started.

The GRUB menu appears.

From the GRUB menu (
to direct the display to the serial port, or whether you want to direct the display
to a device connected to the video port.

FIGURE 6-1), you can choose whether you want to continue

Chapter 6 Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System 53

FIGURE 6-1 GRUB Menu Screen for Preinstalled Solaris

4. Use the up and down arrow keys to select the display option.

■ To display output to the serial port, choose the following option:

Solaris 10 10/09 s10x_u8wos_u08a X86 - Serial Port (tty)

■ To display output to the video port, choose the following option:

Solaris 10 10/09 s10x_u8wos_u08a X86 - Graphics Adapter

If you choose to display output to the video port, you must connect a device to
the VGA connector on the server and then complete the configuration from
that device. See Chapter 3 for information about attaching devices to the
server.

Note – By default, the system displays the output to the serial port. If you do not

select an option on the GRUB menu, after 10 seconds, the GRUB menu is no longer
available, and the system continues with the output directed to the serial port.

5. Follow the Solaris 10 on-screen prompts to configure the software.

Use the information gathered in “Configuration Worksheet” on page 50 to help
you enter the system and network information as you are prompted.

The screens that are displayed will vary, depending on the method that you chose
for assigning network information to the server (DHCP or static IP address).

After you have entered the system configuration information, the server
completes the boot process and displays the Solaris login prompt.

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Solaris 10 Operating System User Information

This section provides pointers to information about the Solaris 10 Operating System.

Solaris 10 User Documentation

Solaris 10 OS documentation is available from the web at:

(http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/server­storage/solaris/documentation/index-jsp-135724.html).

Select Solaris 10 to display the list of documents in the Solaris 10 Documentation
Collection. Follow instructions specific to x86 systems, where they are specified.

■ For the Solaris 10 installation guides, see the Solaris 10 09/10 Installation Guide:

Planning for Installation and Upgrade , Solaris 10 09/10 Installation Guide: Basic
Installations, and Solaris 10 09/10 Installation Guide: Network-Based Installations.

■ For information about upgrading your system, see Solaris 10 09/10 Installation

Guide: Solaris Live Upgrade and Upgrade Planning .

■ For troubleshooting information, see Appendix A in Solaris 10 09/10 Installation

Guide: Custom JumpStart and Advanced Installations.

■ See the Sun Fire X4470 Server Product Notes for patch and other late-breaking

information. For patches and instructions, go to the following web site and
navigate to the appropriate page:

(http://support.oracle.com)

Solaris 10 documentation is also available on the Solaris Documentation DVD
included with your Solaris OS software.

Using the Solaris Installation Program

The Solaris Installation Program on the Solaris 10 OS DVD can be run with a
graphical user interface (GUI) or as an interactive text installer in a remote console.
The Solaris Device Configuration Assistant is included in the Solaris Installation
Program.

Chapter 6 Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System 55

Follow the instructions for x86-based systems, not SPARC-based systems. For more
information, see the Solaris 10 Release and Installation Collection for the version of
the Solaris 10 Operating System you have installed. Documentation is available at:

(http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/server­storage/solaris/documentation/index-jsp-135724.html)

After you configure the preinstalled Solaris OS, the Solaris Installation Program
reboots the system and prompts you to log in.

Reinstalling the Solaris Operating System

If you want to reinstall the Solaris OS or install a different version of the Solaris OS,
refer to the Solaris 10 Installation Guide: Basic Installations.

Download the Solaris Operating System

You can download software for the Solaris OS from the following sites:

■ To download the Solaris 10 Operating System, go to:

(http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/server­storage/solaris/downloads/index.html)

■ To download Solaris patches, go to:

(http://support.oracle.com)

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Index

A

AC OK LED

location of, 6
antistatic grounding strap, 4
anti-tip bar, 21

B

back panel

components

X4470 Server, 5

back panel ports and connectors

location of

X4470 Server, 6, 32

C

cable hook and loop straps

installing, 27
cable management arm (CMA)

installing, 24

verifying operation, 29
chassis

locating pins, 18
CPU

description of, 7

D

disk drives

summary of, 7

electronic components

protecting from electrostatic damage, 4
electrostatic discharge (ESD), 4
environmental requirements, 10
Ethernet cables

connecting, 33
Ethernet connection

logging in to Oracle ILOM, 37
external cables

connecting, 32

F

Fan Module Service Action Required LED

location of, 5
front panel

controls

location of, 34

features and components

X4470 Server, 4

G

Gigabit Ethernet (LAN) connectors, 32

I

installation task checklist, 2
installing server into a rack, 13, 14
inventory

package contents, 3

E

electrical specifications, 9

L

Locator LED, location of, 5

57

M

memory

summary of capability, 7

mounting brackets

installing, 18

O

operating systems

Oracle Solaris OS

configuring preinstalled software, 49
downloading, 56
location of user documentation, 55
reinstalling, 56

options

server components, 3

Oracle ILOM SP

connecting to, 35
default user name and password, 36, 37
initial setup and configuration, 35

Oracle Solaris 10 OS. See operating systems, Oracle

Solaris OS

Oracle Solaris OS preinstalled software,

configuration worksheet, 50

P

PCIe card

summary of, 7
physical specifications, 8
ports

SER MGT/RJ-45, 33

SP NET MGT Ethernet, 33
Power button

location of, 34
power cables, 32

connecting, 32
Power Supply Fail LED

location of, 6
Power Supply OK LED

location of, 6
precautions, 4
preinstalled

Oracle Solaris, configuring, 49

rack installation, 13, 14
rackmount

anti-tip bar, 21
cable hook and loop straps

installing, 27
CMA slide-rail connector, 25
installing cables, 27
kit, 13
mounting holes, 19
mounting pins, 19
rail assembly, 13
slide-rail stops

releasing, 29

rail assembly, 13

S

SER MGT/RJ-45 port

location of, 32

serial connection

logging in to Oracle ILOM, 36

serial null modem cable

connecting, 33

server

power shutdown procedures, 43

server main power

turning off, 43

service processor

description of, 8

shipping box

contents, 3

slide-rail assemblies, 16, 19
slide-rail installation

bolt-on slide-rails assemblies, 16

slide-rails

verifying operation, 29

SP NET MGT Ethernet port, 33
specifications

electrical, 9
environmental, 10
physical, 8

system status LEDs

location of, 6

R

rack compatibility

checking, 14

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T

tools and equipment

needed for server installation, 1

U

unpacking the server, 3

Index 59

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