Sun Microsystems X4150 Server - Manuals

Page 3 - Contents; Preface

iii Contents Preface vii 1. Before You Begin 1 Tools and Equipment Needed 1 Installation Process Flowchart 2 Opening the Box 4 Unpacking 4 Package Contents Inventory 4 ESD Precautions 5 Sun Fire X4150 Server Description 6 Front Panel Features 6 Back Panel 7 2. Installing the Sun Fire X4150 Server In...

Page 4 - Setting Up the Sun Fire X4150 Server

iv Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 2008 Disassembling Tool-less Slide-Rails 13 Installing the Mounting-Brackets Onto the Server 14 Attaching the Slide-Rail Assemblies to the Rack 15 Attaching Bolt-On Slide-Rail Assemblies 15 Attaching Tool-less Slide-Rail Assemblies 18 Installing the Ser...

Page 5 - Configuring the Preinstalled Windows Server 2003 R2

Contents v Configuring Solaris OS 47 Redirect the Console Output to the Video Port (Optional) 47 Using the GRUB Menu 48 Configuring Sun Fire X4150 Server RAID Drives 48 RAID Drive Overview 49 RAID Drive Options 49 Mirroring the Preinstalled Solaris OS with LSI RAID 50 Creating a RAID Set to Incorpor...

Page 7 - The; How This Book Is Organized; This guide contains the following chapters:

vii Preface The Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide provides detailed information about how to install the the Sun Fire X4150™ server hardware and software. This book is intendedfor system Administration, network Administration, and service technicians whohave an understanding of server systems. How T...

Page 8 - Typographic Conventions; The following table shows where to find Sun documents online:; su

viii Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 2008 Typographic Conventions Sun Online The following table shows where to find Sun documents online: Typeface 1 1 The settings on your browser might differ from these settings. Meaning Examples AaBbCc123 The names of commands, files,and directories; ...

Page 9 - Sun Fire X4150 Server Documentation; , and then navigate to Sun Fire X4150 server documentation.; Related Documentation; Where To Find Documentation; Third-Party Web Sites; Safety and Compliance Information; Important Safety Information for Sun Hardware Systems

Preface ix Sun Fire X4150 Server Documentation To view the latest Sun Fire X4150 server documentation online, go to http://docs.sun.com , and then navigate to Sun Fire X4150 server documentation. Related Documentation A Where To Find Documentation sheet lists available documents for the Sun Fire X41...

Page 10 - Sun Welcomes Your Comments; Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide

x Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 2008 Sun Welcomes Your Comments Sun is interested in improving its documentation and welcomes your comments andsuggestions. You can submit your comments by going to: http://www.sun.com/hwdocs/feedback/ Please include the title and part number of your doc...

Page 11 - Before You Begin; Tools and Equipment Needed

1 C H A P T E R 1 Before You Begin This chapter describes how to set up the Sun Fire X4150 server hardware. It includesthe following topics: ■ “Tools and Equipment Needed” on page 1 ■ “Installation Process Flowchart” on page 2 ■ “Opening the Box” on page 4 ■ “Sun Fire X4150 Server Description” on pa...

Page 12 - Installation Process Flowchart; To install a typical server, follow the flowchart in

2 Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 2008 Installation Process Flowchart To install a typical server, follow the flowchart in FIGURE 1-1 . FIGURE 1-1 Sun Fire X4150 Server Installation Process “Opening the Box” on page 4. “Connecting the Cables” on page 31. Service label on the top cover of...

Page 13 - Continued

Chapter 1 Before You Begin 3 Continued FIGURE 1-2 . FIGURE 1-2 Sun Fire X4150 Server Installation Process (Part 2) Sun StorageTek: Sun StorageTek RAID Manager User's Guide orLSI: x64 Utilities Reference Manual for MSM “Applying Power for the First Time” onpage 39 . See: “Configuring the Preinstalled...

Page 14 - Opening the Box; Carefully open the shipping box.; Unpacking; Unpack all server components from the packing cartons.; Package Contents Inventory; Welcome Letter

4 Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 2008 Opening the Box Carefully open the shipping box. Unpacking Unpack all server components from the packing cartons. FIGURE 1-3 shows the packing contents: FIGURE 1-3 Unpacking the Box Package Contents Inventory The following items should be packaged w...

Page 15 - Optional rackmount kit; Options; ESD Precautions; Caution –

Chapter 1 Before You Begin 5 ■ Sun Fire X4150 Server Tools and Drivers CD(includes drivers and additional software) ■ DB9-RJ45 Adapter (for serial system management port) ■ Optional rackmount kit ■ Optional cable management kit Options Power cables, keyboard, and mouse are packaged separately from t...

Page 16 - Sun Fire X4150 Server Description; This section shows the front and back of the Sun Fire X4150 server.; Front Panel Features; shows the front panel.; the front panel

6 Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 2008 Sun Fire X4150 Server Description This section shows the front and back of the Sun Fire X4150 server. Front Panel Features FIGURE 1-4 shows the front panel. TABLE 1-1 describes the front panel features. FIGURE 1-4 Front Panel - 8 drive configuration...

Page 17 - the back panel

Chapter 1 Before You Begin 7 Back Panel FIGURE 1-5 shows the back panel . TABLE 1-2 describes the back panel features. FIGURE 1-5 Back Panel TABLE 1-2 Back Panel Legend Label Item Label Item 1 Power supply unit 0 connector 6 PCI-express slot (0) 2 Power supply unit 0 status indicator LEDs 7 PCI-expr...

Page 19 - This chapter includes the following topics:; Note –; In this guide, the term; Before You Install

9 C H A P T E R 2 Installing the Sun Fire X4150 ServerInto a Rack with Slide-Rails This chapter describes how to place the Sun Fire X4150 server into a rack using therail assembly in the rackmount kit. Perform this procedure if the rail assembly ispurchased. This chapter includes the following topic...

Page 20 - Server Installation Process Overview; Rail Assemblies; Service Label

10 Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 2008 Server Installation Process Overview To install your server into a four-post rack using the slide-rail and cablemanagement arm options, perform the following tasks in the order shown: 1. “Checking Compatibility” on page 11 2. “Disassembling Slide-R...

Page 21 - Checking Compatibility; Structure

Chapter 2 Installing the Sun Fire X4150 Server Into a Rack with Slide-Rails 11 Checking Compatibility Check that your rack is compatible with the slide-rail and cable management arm(CMA) options. The optional slide-rails are compatible with a wide range ofequipment racks that meet the following stan...

Page 22 - Disassembling Slide-Rails; Do one of the following procedures before installation:; in

12 Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 2008 Disassembling Slide-Rails Do one of the following procedures before installation: ■ “Disassembling Bolt-On Slide-Rails” on page 12 ■ “Disassembling Tool-less Slide-Rails” on page 13 Disassembling Bolt-On Slide-Rails To remove the mounting-brackets ...

Page 24 - To install the mounting-brackets onto the sides of the server:

14 Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 2008 Installing the Mounting-Brackets Ontothe Server To install the mounting-brackets onto the sides of the server: 1. Position a mounting-bracket against the chassis so that the slide-rail lock is at the server front, and the three keyed openings on th...

Page 25 - “Disassembling Bolt-On Slide-Rails” on page 12; tighten the screws

Chapter 2 Installing the Sun Fire X4150 Server Into a Rack with Slide-Rails 15 Attaching the Slide-Rail Assemblies tothe Rack Do one of the following procedures to attach the slide-rail assemblies to the rack: ■ “Disassembling Bolt-On Slide-Rails” on page 12 ■ “Disassembling Tool-less Slide-Rails” o...

Page 26 - and

16 Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 2008 ■ If your rack does not have threaded mounting holes, insert the mounting screwsthrough both the slide-rail brackets and rack posts, then secure them with thecaged nuts. FIGURE 2-3 Slide-Rail Assembly Mounting to Rack Post 3. Repeat Step 1 and Step...

Page 27 - through

Chapter 2 Installing the Sun Fire X4150 Server Into a Rack with Slide-Rails 17 FIGURE 2-4 Setting the Rail Width 5. Tighten the screws on the brackets. 6. Remove the spacer and confirm that the rails are attached tightly to the rack. 7. Repeat Step 4 through Step 6 for rear of the rack. Rail-width s...

Page 28 - If your rack does not have an anti-tip foot, the rack could tip over.; Attaching Tool-less Slide-Rail Assemblies; This procedure requires a minimum of two

18 Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 2008 8. If available, extend the anti-tip foot at the bottom of the rack. (See FIGURE 2-5 .) FIGURE 2-5 Extending the Anti-tip Foot Caution – If your rack does not have an anti-tip foot, the rack could tip over. Attaching Tool-less Slide-Rail Assemblies...

Page 30 - bracket while you push the server into the rack. (See; You will hear an audible click.

20 Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 2008 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 12inches, or 30 cm). FIGURE 2-6 Inserting the Server With Mounting-Brackets Into the ...

Page 31 - Installing the Cable Management Arm; Unpack the cable management arm parts.; the back of the equipment rack.

Chapter 2 Installing the Sun Fire X4150 Server Into a Rack with Slide-Rails 21 Installing the Cable Management Arm Use this procedure to install an optional cable management arm (CMA). FIGURE 2-7 shows the CMA. FIGURE 2-7 Cable Management Arm (CMA) 1. Unpack the cable management arm parts. 2. Take t...

Page 34 - connector locks into place with an audible click. (See

24 Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 2008 6. Insert the CMA’s mounting-bracket connector into the right slide-rail until the connector locks into place with an audible click. (See FIGURE 2-10 .) FIGURE 2-10 Inserting the CMA Mounting-bracket Into the Back of the Right Slide-Rail Right slid...

Page 35 - the connector locks into place with an audible click. (See

Chapter 2 Installing the Sun Fire X4150 Server Into a Rack with Slide-Rails 25 7. Insert the right CMA slide-rail connector into the right slide-rail assembly until the connector locks into place with an audible click. (See FIGURE 2-11 .) FIGURE 2-11 Inserting CMA Slide-Rail Connector Into the Back ...

Page 37 - Attach the support latch to the left CMA extension.

Chapter 2 Installing the Sun Fire X4150 Server Into a Rack with Slide-Rails 27 10. Attach the hook and loop straps to the CMA, and press them into place to secure the cables. (See FIGURE 2-13 .) For best results, place three hangers, evenly spaced, on the rear-facing side of theCMA and three on the ...

Page 38 - and out of the rack, and one to observe the cables and CMA.; Inspect the attached cables for any binding or kinks.; The server will slide in approximately 18 inches (46 cm) and stop.; . Simultaneously push or pull both of

28 Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 2008 Verifying Operation of the Slide-railsand CMA Use this procedure to ensure that the slide-rails and CMA are operating correctly. Note – Two people are recommended for this procedure: one to move the server in and out of the rack, and one to observe...

Page 40 - Serial Redirection

30 Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 2008 TABLE 3-1 Embedded LOM Service Processor Components Item Port Function 1 Embedded LOMhardware ELOM includes the following hardware components:• An embedded service processor (SP) chipset. The service processor monitors the status and configuration ...

Page 41 - See the; Connecting the Cables; Connector Locations; See

Chapter 3 Setting Up the Sun Fire X4150 Server 31 Note – The factory has configured the service processor hardware and firmware on your server with the most common settings used in the field. You may not need tochange these defaults. See the Embedded Lights Out Manager (ELOM) Administration Guide fo...

Page 42 - Cabling the Server; before; Go to the next section and connect to the Embedded LOM SP.

32 Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 2008 Cabling the Server Connect the server power cables, and external cables in the following order: 1. Connect two grounded server power cords to grounded electrical outlets (1, 2). Note – Connect only one cable if your server does not have a redundant...

Page 43 - Overview; About Service Processor Interfaces; Serial Port CLI

Chapter 3 Setting Up the Sun Fire X4150 Server 33 Caution – Do not operate the server without all fans, component heatsinks, air baffles, and the cover installed. Severe damage to server components can occur if the serveris operated without adequate cooling mechanisms. Connecting to the Embedded LOM...

Page 44 - About Embedded LOM IP Addresses; Method 1: Access the BIOS; tab, using the left and right keyboard arrows.; Server; tab and; IP ADDRESS; Tip –

34 Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 2008 About Embedded LOM IP Addresses The Embedded LOM service processor (SP) is assigned a DHCP IP address bydefault. There are two requirements for DHCP IP address assignment to occur: ■ Connection to your network must be through a NET MGT PORT. ■ DHCP...

Page 45 - “Connecting the Cables” on page 31; laptop or PC to the following settings:; The Embedded LOM displays a login prompt, after a short wait.; Type the default user name

Chapter 3 Setting Up the Sun Fire X4150 Server 35 Method 2: Connect to the Service Processor Usinga Serial Connection To establish a connection to the service processor (SP) using a serial connection(system management port), perform the following steps: 1. Connect a terminal (or PC running terminal ...

Page 46 - to display the current SP IP address.; The IP information appears, as shown in the following sample:; Be sure to record the IP address assigned to the Embedded LOM.; Choose one of the following methods.; Method 1: Using the Serial Connection; Example 1

36 Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 2008 8. Type the command show /SP/network to display the current SP IP address. The IP information appears, as shown in the following sample: /SP/network Targets: Properties: MACaddress = 00:1B:24:1D:E6:26 IPAddress = 129.148.53.158 Netmask = 255.255.25...

Page 47 - DHCP enabled is shown as; Example 2

Chapter 3 Setting Up the Sun Fire X4150 Server 37 2. Ensure that the server hardware is installed and cables are inserted. 3. Verify that your terminal, laptop, PC, or terminal server is operational. 4. Configure the terminal device or the terminal emulation software running on a laptop or PC to the...

Page 48 - only; Type the IP address of the SP in the browser address bar.

38 Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 2008 1. Connect a terminal (or a PC running terminal emulation software) to the server serial port. 2. Ensure that the server hardware is installed and cables are inserted. 3. Verify that your terminal, laptop, PC, or terminal server is operational. 4. ...

Page 49 - root; Enable DHCP; address, because the current session will become unresponsive.; Embedded Lights Out Manager (ELOM) Administration Guide; Applying Power for the First Time

Chapter 3 Setting Up the Sun Fire X4150 Server 39 3. Accept the certificate when prompted. 4. Enter your username ( root ) and password ( changme ). 5. Select the Configuration tab and then the Network tab. 6. Set configurations, such as IP configuration and DNS, as required. 7. Do one of the follow...

Page 50 - Enter; on the terminal device to establish a connection between the; your preferred method.

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) ■ Disable software flow control (XON/XOFF) e. Connect a null serial modem cable from the server ’s back panel RJ45 serial port to a terminal devic...

Page 53 - This chapter describes how to configure the Solaris; Solaris Preinstall Overview; Read this section before you set up Solaris.; Delivery Methods

43 C H A P T E R 4 Configuring the PreinstalledSolaris 10 Operating System This chapter describes how to configure the Solaris ™ 10 Operating System (OS) that might be preinstalled on your Sun Fire X4150 server. Solaris 10 Update 3 is thesupported version. This chapter assumes that your server has a...

Page 54 - About the GRUB Menu; network settings. See; Installation Worksheet; Fill in

44 Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 2008 ■ Deliver the preinstalled Solaris 10 image using a directly connected monitor andkeyboard. About the GRUB Menu Solaris uses a GRUB boot loader with a GRUB menu. When you start the Solaris OS,a GRUB-level menu appears. The GRUB menu allows you to s...

Page 57 - Configuring Solaris OS; To configure the preinstalled Solaris OS:; You must complete the procedure; Solaris Build - Graphics Adapter

Chapter 4 Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System 47 Configuring Solaris OS To configure the preinstalled Solaris OS: 1. Log in to the service processor as an administrator. For example: Login: root Password: changeme 2. To start the Embedded LOM console, perform the following sub-s...

Page 58 - Using the GRUB Menu; file in a text editor.; default 1; Run the following command to add the Xserver startup scripts:

48 Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 2008 Using the GRUB Menu The preinstalled Solaris 10 OS image directs console output to the serial port bydefault. After the initial configuration of the preinstalled Solaris OS is complete, youcan modify the Solaris 10 GRUB menu to direct output to the...

Page 59 - RAID Drive Overview; shows the RAID drive options:; RAID HBA cards

Chapter 4 Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System 49 RAID Drive Overview The Sun Fire X4150 Server has two optional RAID HBA (HBA) cards. You can accessRAID configuration through the HBA card BIOS. To access the LSI card BIOS, pressCTRL-C. To access the Sun StorageTek card BIOS, pre...

Page 60 - Power on your server system for the first time.

50 Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 2008 Mirroring the Preinstalled Solaris OSwith LSI RAID The Solaris OS supports hardware RAID and cannot be installed on an existing arrayif one has been created. Refer to the Sun Fire X4150 OS Installation Guide or an HBA card product guide. If you cho...

Page 61 - Choose M to merge data and start a sync operation.; Chmod 777 StormMan.ds; A split screen appears.

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 Solaris PreInstall. 8. Press C to create the RAID and start the sync operation. 9. Click Exit to save the configuration and close the menu. 10. Press Esc...

Page 62 - All attached hard disk drives on Enclosure 0 and 1 appear.; Choose a disk to mirror the OS with, from the physical disk list.; Select the hard disk drive that best fits your needs.; Click Apply to start the mirroring process.; You can also click; Schedule; to perform the mirroring process at a later time.; Accessing Solaris 10 User Documentation

52 Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 2008 8. Double-click the local machine (it is displayed by IP Address of the Primary ENET connection. A prompt appears. 9. At the prompt, log in as root, using the OS password that was assigned during installation. 10. Click the SUN STK RAID Controller....

Page 63 - Downloading Solaris 10 OS Software; Solaris 10 OS Training

Chapter 4 Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System 53 Specifically, you can access the Solaris 10 OS Release and Installation collection at: http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/coll/1236.1 Downloading Solaris 10 OS Software If you need to install the Solaris 10 11/06 OS or reinstall the OS ...

Page 66 - Starting the Remote Console Application; Determine the Service Processor IP address.; Determining the Embedded LOM Service Processor IP Address

56 Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 2008 Delivery Methods By default, video output for the Windows preinstall is directed to the VGA monitor.If no VGA monitor is attached, use a RKVM session to configure the OS. How to start a RKVM Session For more detailed information on starting a RKVM ...

Page 67 - EMS Connection Detected; Welcome to Windows Setup Wizard; Select the desired licensing mode.; Computer Name and Administrator Password

Chapter 5 Configuring the Preinstalled Windows Server 2003 R2 Operating System 57 2. The EMS Connection Detected dialog box appears. Click OK to continue using this local connection. An EMS (emergency management console) connection might be detected if SerialConsole Redirection is enabled in the BIO...

Page 68 - Click; Next; The Workgroup or Computer Domain page appears.; Sun Fire X4150 Server RAID HBA cards

58 Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 2008 14. Set the Date, Time, and Time Zone settings for your locale. Click Next . The network software installs and configures the operating system. 15. The Network Settings page appears. 16. The Workgroup or Computer Domain page appears. 17. Configure ...

Page 71 - Sun Fire X4150 Server Tools & Drivers CD

Chapter 5 Configuring the Preinstalled Windows Server 2003 R2 Operating System 61 Creating a RAID Set to Incorporate a PreinstalledOS Using the Sun StorageTek Card The Sun StorageTek card allows you to choose from many RAID configurations.How you configure your system depends on your system requirem...

Page 72 - One more confirmation screen appears. Confirm the mirroring.

62 Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 2008 14. One more confirmation screen appears. Confirm the mirroring. The OS begins to mirror. Mirroring may take several hours, depending on theamount of data and the hard disk drive size.

Page 73 - If You Need Help; Powering On and Off the Server; Power On the Main Power; To apply main power for all server components:

63 C H A P T E R 6 If You Need Help This chapter describes troubleshooting information and how to apply and removeAC power to the Sun Fire X4150 server. Support contacts are also included. This chapter includes the following topics: ■ “Powering On and Off the Server” on page 63 ■ “Setup Troubleshoot...

Page 74 - recessed Power button on the server front panel.; Power Off from Main Power Mode

64 Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 2008 2. Use a stylus, pen, or other non-conducting pointed object, to press and release the recessed Power button on the server front panel. When the main power is applied to the server, the Power/OK LED next to the Powerbutton lights and remains lit, a...

Page 75 - Setup Troubleshooting

Chapter 6 If You Need Help 65 Setup Troubleshooting This section contains information to help you troubleshoot minor server problems. If you experience problems while setting up your server, refer to the troubleshootinginformation in TABLE 6-2 . TABLE 6-2 Troubleshooting Procedures Problem Possible ...

Page 76 - For additional troubleshooting information, see the; Contacting Support; lists the Sun web sites and telephone numbers for additional

66 Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 2008 Note – For additional troubleshooting information, see the Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual . Contacting Support If the troubleshooting procedures in this chapter fail to solve your problem, use TABLE 6-3 to collect information that you might n...

Page 79 - Index

69 Index A Access the BIOS, 34 B back panel, 7back panel connectors, 31Before You Begin, 1bolt-on slide-rail assemblies, 12, 15 C cable management arm (CMA), 21cable management assembly, 21cables, 31change current IP address, 36Chapters, viiCMA, 21, 28CMA assembly, 21Compatibility, 11configure prein...