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1CHAPTER1Before You BeginThis chapter describes how to set up the Sun Fire X4150 server hardware. It includesthe following topics: “Tools and Equipme
2 Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 2008Installation Process FlowchartTo install a typical server, follow the flowchart in FIGURE 1-1.FIGURE
Chapter 1 Before You Begin 3Continued FIGURE 1-2.FIGURE 1-2 Sun Fire X4150 Server Installation Process (Part 2)Sun StorageTek: Sun StorageTek RAIDMana
4 Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 2008Opening the BoxCarefully open the shipping box.UnpackingUnpack all server components from the packin
Chapter 1 Before You Begin 5 Sun Fire X4150 Server Tools and Drivers CD(includes drivers and additional software) DB9-RJ45 Adapter (for serial syste
6 Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 2008Sun Fire X4150 Server DescriptionThis section shows the front and back of the Sun Fire X4150 server.
Chapter 1 Before You Begin 7Back PanelFIGURE 1-5 shows the back panel. TABLE 1-2 describes the back panel features.FIGURE 1-5 Back PanelTABLE 1-2 Back
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9CHAPTER2Installing the Sun Fire X4150 ServerInto a Rack with Slide-RailsThis chapter describes how to place the Sun Fire X4150 server into a rack usi
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10 Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 2008Server Installation Process OverviewTo install your server into a four-post rack using the slide-ra
Chapter 2 Installing the Sun Fire X4150 Server Into a Rack with Slide-Rails 11Checking CompatibilityCheck that your rack is compatible with the slide-
12 Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 2008Disassembling Slide-RailsDo one of the following procedures before installation: “Disassembling Bo
Chapter 2 Installing the Sun Fire X4150 Server Into a Rack with Slide-Rails 135. Repeat for the remaining slide-rail assembly.FIGURE 2-1 Disassembling
14 Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 2008Installing the Mounting-Brackets Ontothe ServerTo install the mounting-brackets onto the sides of t
Chapter 2 Installing the Sun Fire X4150 Server Into a Rack with Slide-Rails 15Attaching the Slide-Rail Assemblies tothe RackDo one of the following pr
16 Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 2008 If your rack does not have threaded mounting holes, insert the mounting screwsthrough both the sl
Chapter 2 Installing the Sun Fire X4150 Server Into a Rack with Slide-Rails 17FIGURE 2-4 Setting the Rail Width5. Tighten the screws on the brackets.6
18 Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 20088. If available, extend the anti-tip foot at the bottom of the rack. (See FIGURE 2-5.)FIGURE 2-5 Ex
Chapter 2 Installing the Sun Fire X4150 Server Into a Rack with Slide-Rails 19Caution – Always load equipment into a rack from the bottom up so that i
iiiContentsPreface vii1. Before You Begin 1Tools and Equipment Needed 1Installation Process Flowchart 2Opening the Box 4Unpacking 4Package Contents In
20 Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 20083. Insert the mounting-brackets into the slide-rails, then push the server into therack until the m
Chapter 2 Installing the Sun Fire X4150 Server Into a Rack with Slide-Rails 21Installing the Cable Management ArmUse this procedure to install an opti
22 Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 2008CMA railextensionLeft slide-rail
Chapter 2 Installing the Sun Fire X4150 Server Into a Rack with Slide-Rails 235. Verify that the CMA rail extension engages the slide-rail, as shown i
24 Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 20086. Insert the CMA’s mounting-bracket connector into the right slide-rail until theconnector locks i
Chapter 2 Installing the Sun Fire X4150 Server Into a Rack with Slide-Rails 257. Insert the right CMA slide-rail connector into the right slide-rail a
26 Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 20088. Insert the left CMA slide-rail connector into the rail extension on the left slide-railassembly
Chapter 2 Installing the Sun Fire X4150 Server Into a Rack with Slide-Rails 2710. Attach the hook and loop straps to the CMA, and press them into plac
28 Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 2008Verifying Operation of the Slide-railsand CMAUse this procedure to ensure that the slide-rails and
29CHAPTER3Setting Up the Sun Fire X4150 ServerThis chapter describes how to connect cables and power up the Sun Fire X4150server for the first time. I
iv Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 2008Disassembling Tool-less Slide-Rails 13Installing the Mounting-Brackets Onto the Server 14Attaching
30 Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 2008TABLE 3-1 Embedded LOM Service Processor ComponentsItem Port Function1Embedded LOMhardwareELOM incl
Chapter 3 Setting Up the Sun Fire X4150 Server 31Note – The factory has configured the service processor hardware and firmware onyour server with the
32 Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 2008Cabling the ServerConnect the server power cables, and external cables in the following order:1. Co
Chapter 3 Setting Up the Sun Fire X4150 Server 33Caution – Do not operate the server without all fans, component heatsinks, air baffles,and the cover
34 Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 2008About Embedded LOM IP AddressesThe Embedded LOM service processor (SP) is assigned a DHCP IP addres
Chapter 3 Setting Up the Sun Fire X4150 Server 35Method 2: Connect to the Service Processor Usinga Serial ConnectionTo establish a connection to the s
36 Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 20088. Type the command show /SP/network to display the current SP IP address.The IP information appear
Chapter 3 Setting Up the Sun Fire X4150 Server 372. Ensure that the server hardware is installed and cables are inserted.3. Verify that your terminal,
38 Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 20081. Connect a terminal (or a PC running terminal emulation software) to the serverserial port.2. Ens
Chapter 3 Setting Up the Sun Fire X4150 Server 393. Accept the certificate when prompted.4. Enter your username (root) and password (changme).5. Selec
Contents vConfiguring Solaris OS 47Redirect the Console Output to the Video Port (Optional) 47Using the GRUB Menu 48Configuring Sun Fire X4150 Server
40 Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 2008 8N1: eight data bits, no parity, one stop bit 9600 baud Disable hardware flow control (CTS/RTS)
Chapter 3 Setting Up the Sun Fire X4150 Server 41a. Autorun - Insert the Tool & Drivers CD. From the Autorun menu, chooseInstall/Update drivers an
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43CHAPTER4Configuring the PreinstalledSolaris 10 Operating SystemThis chapter describes how to configure the Solaris™ 10 Operating System (OS) thatmig
44 Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 2008 Deliver the preinstalled Solaris 10 image using a directly connected monitor andkeyboard.About th
Chapter 4 Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System 45TABLE 4-1 Installation WorksheetInstallation Information Description Enter System
46 Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 2008Installation Information Description Enter System Configuration:Asterisk (*) indicates default.NIS+
Chapter 4 Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System 47Configuring Solaris OSTo configure the preinstalled Solaris OS:1. Log in to the s
48 Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 2008Using the GRUB MenuThe preinstalled Solaris 10 OS image directs console output to the serial port b
Chapter 4 Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System 49RAID Drive OverviewThe Sun Fire X4150 Server has two optional RAID HBA (HBA) card
vi Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 2008Power Off from Main Power Mode 64Setup Troubleshooting 65Contacting Support 66
50 Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 2008Mirroring the Preinstalled Solaris OSwith LSI RAIDThe Solaris OS supports hardware RAID and cannot
Chapter 4 Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System 51 Choose M to merge data and start a sync operation. Choose D to erase the Solar
52 Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 20088. Double-click the local machine (it is displayed by IP Address of the PrimaryENET connection.A pr
Chapter 4 Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System 53Specifically, you can access the Solaris 10 OS Release and Installation collectio
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55CHAPTER5Configuring the PreinstalledWindows Server 2003 R2Operating SystemThis chapter describes how to configure the Preinstalled Windows Server 20
56 Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 2008Delivery MethodsBy default, video output for the Windows preinstall is directed to the VGA monitor.
Chapter 5 Configuring the Preinstalled Windows Server 2003 R2 Operating System 572. The EMS Connection Detected dialog box appears. Click OK to contin
58 Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 200814. Set the Date, Time, and Time Zone settings for your locale. Click Next.The network software ins
Chapter 5 Configuring the Preinstalled Windows Server 2003 R2 Operating System 59Note – Configuring the Sun Fire X4150 Server RAID is optional, by def
viiPrefaceThe Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide provides detailed information about how toinstall the the Sun Fire X4150™ server hardware and software
60 Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 2008Mirroring the Preinstalled WindowsServer 2003 R2 OS with LSI RAIDThe Windows Server 2003 R2 OS supp
Chapter 5 Configuring the Preinstalled Windows Server 2003 R2 Operating System 61Creating a RAID Set to Incorporate a PreinstalledOS Using the Sun Sto
62 Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 200814. One more confirmation screen appears. Confirm the mirroring.The OS begins to mirror. Mirroring
63CHAPTER6If You Need HelpThis chapter describes troubleshooting information and how to apply and removeAC power to the Sun Fire X4150 server. Support
64 Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 20082. Use a stylus, pen, or other non-conducting pointed object, to press and release therecessed Powe
Chapter 6 If You Need Help 65Setup TroubleshootingThis section contains information to help you troubleshoot minor server problems.If you experience p
66 Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 2008Note – For additional troubleshooting information, see the Sun Fire X4150 ServerService Manual.Cont
Chapter 6 If You Need Help 67System serial numberPeripherals attached to the systemEmail address and phone number for you and asecondary contactStreet
68 Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 2008Lists international telephone numbersfor SunService support.http://www.sun.com/service/contacting/s
69IndexAAccess the BIOS, 34Bback panel, 7back panel connectors, 31Before You Begin, 1bolt-on slide-rail assemblies, 12, 15Ccable management arm (CMA),
viii Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 2008Typographic ConventionsSun OnlineThe following table shows where to find Sun documents online:Typ
70 Undefined BookTitleFooter • January 2008Preinstalled Windows Server 2003 R2 OperatingSystem, 55Rrack installation, 9, 10rackmount, 9RAID, 58RAID dri
Preface ixSun Fire X4150 Server DocumentationTo view the latest Sun Fire X4150 server documentation online, go tohttp://docs.sun.com, and then navigat
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