Sun Microsystems X6240 - Manuals

Page 3 - Contents; Preface

iii Contents Preface vii 1. Setting Up the Server Hardware 1 Installation Overview and Terms 1 Inserting the Server Module 2 ▼ To Insert the Server Module 3 Powering On and Powering Off the Server Module 5 ▼ To Apply Standby Power for Initial Service Processor Configuration 5 ▼ To Power on Main Powe...

Page 4 - Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System

iv Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008 Option 1: Connecting to ILOM Through the Chassis Serial Connector 14 ▼ To Connect to ILOM Through the Chassis Serial Connector 14 Option 2: Connecting to ILOM Through a Dongle Cable 18 ▼ To Connect to ILOM Using a Dongle Cable 19 Option...

Page 5 - System

Contents v Solaris 10 Operating System User Information 43 Solaris 10 User Documentation 43 Solaris 10 OS Training 44 Using the Solaris Installation Program 44 Sun Java Enterprise System 44 Sun Studio 11 44 Reinstalling the Solaris Operating System 45 Downloading Software 45 4. Configuring the Prein...

Page 7 - Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide; Using UNIX Commands

vii Preface This Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide contains procedures for installing the server module in a chassis, connecting to the service processor, andconfiguring the preinstalled Solaris™ or Windows Server® 2003 R2 OperatingSystem. Using UNIX Commands This document might not c...

Page 8 - Shell Prompts; At that site, search for the Sun BladeTM X6240 Server Module.; su

viii Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008 Shell Prompts Typographic Conventions Related Documentation The documents listed in the following table are available online at: http://docs.sun.com At that site, search for the Sun Blade™ X6240 Server Module. Shell Prompt C shell mac...

Page 9 - Note –; XX

Preface ix Note – The last two digits of the documentation part number identify the latest version of the product documentation that is available for download (or viewingonline). For example: 820-xxxx- XX . Title Content Part Number Format Sun Blade X6240 ServerModule Product Notes Late-breaking inf...

Page 10 - Support, and Training

x Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008 Support, and Training Product Updates For product updates that you can download for the Sun Blade X6240 server module,please visit the following web site: http://www.sun.com/download/ Find the Hardware Drivers section and click x64 Serve...

Page 11 - Sun Welcomes Your Comments

Preface xi 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 document with your feedback: Sun Blade X6240...

Page 13 - Setting Up the Server Hardware; “Installation Overview and Terms” on page 1; Installation Overview and Terms; server module

1 C H A P T E R 1 Setting Up the Server Hardware This chapter describes how to insert the Sun Blade X6240 server module into thechassis, how to power on and power off the server module, and how to connect thedongle cable to the server module. This chapter contains the following topics: ■ “Installati...

Page 14 - “Powering On and Powering Off the Server Module” on page 5; Inserting the Server Module; Caution –

2 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008 2. Connect all cables, peripherals, and power cords to the chassis. See the installation guide for your chassis. 3. Power on the server module. See “Powering On and Powering Off the Server Module” on page 5 . 4. Connect to the server mod...

Page 15 - To Insert the Server Module; Locate the desired server module slot in the chassis.; Pull the lever out and eject the filler panel.; Other filler panels should remain in any

Chapter 1 Setting Up the Server Hardware 3 ▼ To Insert the Server Module 1. Locate the desired server module slot in the chassis. 2. (Optional) Remove the slot filler panel, if applicable. Pull the lever out and eject the filler panel. Note – Other filler panels should remain in any unused slots as ...

Page 16 - See Box 2 in; Rotate the ejectors down until they snap into place.

4 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008 FIGURE 1-1 Inserting the Server Module Into the Chassis 4. Push the server module into the slot until the server module stops. See Box 2 in FIGURE 1-1 . 5. Rotate the ejectors down until they snap into place. The server module is now flu...

Page 17 - initial

Chapter 1 Setting Up the Server Hardware 5 Powering On and Powering Off theServer Module You have to apply only standby power to the server module at this point so that youcan perform initial configuration of the service processor (SP). Procedures forpowering on to main power mode and for shutting d...

Page 18 - the server module front panel.; Legend

6 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008 2. Use a pointed object or stylus to press and release the recessed Power button on the server module front panel. When main power is applied to all server module components, the green PowerLED above the Power button lights and remains l...

Page 19 - To Shut Down Main Power Mode; Use a ballpoint pen or other stylus to press and release the

Chapter 1 Setting Up the Server Hardware 7 ▼ To Shut Down Main Power Mode To power off the server module from main power mode, use one of the following twomethods: ■ Graceful shutdown. Use a ballpoint pen or other stylus to press and release the Power button on the front panel. This causes Advanced ...

Page 20 - Using a Dongle Cable for Testing; To Use a Dongle Cable for Testing; module front panel. See

8 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008 Using a Dongle Cable for Testing Your chassis ships with a dongle cable. The dongle enables you to plug devicesdirectly into the front of the server module for testing. Caution – The dongle cable should be used only for configuration and...

Page 23 - Setting Up the Server Software; This chapter describes how to configure and access the Sun; Integrated Lights Out Manager

11 C H A P T E R 2 Setting Up the Server Software This chapter describes how to configure and access the Sun ™ Integrated Lights Out Manager software, and how to set up the platform operating system and driversoftware. This chapter contains these topics: ■ “Integrated Lights Out Manager” on page 11 ...

Page 24 - What Is a Service Processor?; root

12 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008 Note – This chapter describes how to access ILOM through the command-line interface and web browsers. For other methods, see the Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager 2.0 User’s Guide (820-1188). What Is a Service Processor? A service proce...

Page 25 - account, with user name; ILOM Connection Overview; shows the connections to the server module ILOM.; Connecting to the Server Module ILOM; Ethernet Switch

Chapter 2 Setting Up the Server Software 13 Note – The CMM ILOM is shipped with an identical preconfigured Administrator account, with user name root and the default password set to changeme . ILOM Connection Overview FIGURE 2-1 shows the connections to the server module ILOM. FIGURE 2-1 ILOM Connec...

Page 26 - Option 1 and option 2 enable you to connect to ILOM without knowing; Option 1; . Use the serial connector on the chassis to connect to the CMM ILOM.; Option 2; “Option 2: Connecting to ILOM Through a Dongle Cable” on; Option 3; “Option 3: Connecting to ILOM Through the Ethernet Port”

14 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008 Note – Option 1 and option 2 enable you to connect to ILOM without knowing ILOM’s IP address. These options provide access to ILOM’s command-line interface(CLI) only. Option 3 requires you to know ILOM’s IP address, but supports CLI and...

Page 27 - 600 baud (default, can be set to any standard rate up to 57600); When the system has booted, the CMM ILOM displays its login prompt:

Chapter 2 Setting Up the Server Software 15 2. Configure the terminal device or the terminal emulation software to use the following settings: ■ 8N1: eight data bits, no parity, one stop bit ■ 9600 baud (default, can be set to any standard rate up to 57600) ■ Disable hardware flow control (CTS/RTS) ...

Page 28 - user; changeme

16 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008 5. Log in to the CLI: a. Type the default user name, root . b. Type the default password, changeme . Once you have successfully logged in, the CMM ILOM displays its defaultcommand prompt: -> You are now connected to the CMM ILOM CLI....

Page 29 - The following display shows an example of the login screen.; exit

Chapter 2 Setting Up the Server Software 17 The following display shows an example of the login screen. -> cd /CH/BL2/SP/cli /CH/BL2/SP/cli -> start Are you sure you want to start /CH/BL2/SP/cli (y/n)? y Password: Type the password to the server module ILOM. Sun(TM) Integrated Lights Out Manag...

Page 30 - shows a dongle cable connected to a server module.

18 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008 Option 2: Connecting to ILOM Through a DongleCable You can use the dongle cable to connect a terminal directly to the server moduleILOM. FIGURE 2-2 shows a dongle cable connected to a server module. Caution – The dongle cable should be ...

Page 31 - To Connect to ILOM Using a Dongle Cable; Connect a dongle cable to the server module.; The ILOM login prompt appears.; Type the user name and password when prompted.; The default user name is; and the default password is; The server module ILOM prompt appears.; To configure the ILOM IP address, see

Chapter 2 Setting Up the Server Software 19 Legend ▼ To Connect to ILOM Using a Dongle Cable 1. Connect a dongle cable to the server module. 2. Connect a terminal or terminal emulator to the RJ-45 connector (labeled as 2 in the figure) on the dongle cable. The ILOM login prompt appears. 3. Type the ...

Page 32 - Logging In and Out of ILOM; To Log In and Out of the ILOM CLI; ipaddress; To Log In and Out of the ILOM Web GUI; To log in to the ILOM web GUI, type the IP address of the ILOM service

20 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008 Logging In and Out of ILOM You can use either the ILOM command-line interface (CLI) or web GUI to accessILOM. ▼ To Log In and Out of the ILOM CLI ILOM supports Secure Shell (SSH) access to the CLI over the Ethernet. 1. Start an SSH clie...

Page 33 - Default user name –; Do not use the Log Out button in your web browser to log out from the

Chapter 2 Setting Up the Server Software 21 FIGURE 2-3 Web GUI ILOM Login Screen 2. Type your user name and password. When you first try to access the web GUI, it prompts you to type the default username and password. The default user name and password are: ■ Default user name – root ■ Default passw...

Page 35 - Configuring the ILOM IP Address; “To View the ILOM IP Address” on page 23; To View the ILOM IP Address; Log in to the ILOM CLI using any of the methods described in; “Connecting to; Type these commands from the

Chapter 2 Setting Up the Server Software 23 Configuring the ILOM IP Address This section describes how to view and set the ILOM IP address. It includes thefollowing sections: ■ “To View the ILOM IP Address” on page 23 ■ “To Configure the ILOM IP Address Using BIOS Setup Utility” on page 23 ■ “To Con...

Page 36 - “Connecting to the Server

24 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008 c. After you see the message, press F2. After some messages and screen changes, the BIOS Setup Utility appears. 3. Select the Advanced tab. The Advanced page appears. 4. Highlight IPMI 2.0 Configuration in the list, then select Enter. T...

Page 37 - To Configure the ILOM IP Address Using DHCP; This procedure uses DHCP to assign ILOM an IP address.; Connect an Ethernet cable to the network express module (NEM) port; DHCP can assign an IP address to the server module ILOM.; or

Chapter 2 Setting Up the Server Software 25 ▼ To Configure the ILOM IP Address Using DHCP This procedure uses DHCP to assign ILOM an IP address. 1. Verify that your DHCP server is configured to accept new media access control (MAC) addresses. 2. Obtain the server module ILOM MAC address from one of ...

Page 38 - Find the IP address that DHCP assigned to the server module ILOM.; See; To Configure the ILOM IP Address Using the CLI; Connect to the server module ILOM using SSH as described in

26 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008 b. Type the reset command: -> reset /SP DHCP automatically assigns ILOM an IP address when the server modulerestarts. 5. Find the IP address that DHCP assigned to the server module ILOM. See Step 8 in “To Configure the ILOM IP Addres...

Page 39 - where

Chapter 2 Setting Up the Server Software 27 4. Do one of the following: ■ To configure a static Ethernet configuration, type the following commands: -> set pendingipdiscovery=static -> set pendingipaddress= xxx.xxx.xx.xx -> set pendingipnetmask= yyy.yyy.yyy.y -> set pendingipgateway= zzz...

Page 41 - “Configuring the Preinstalled Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2

Chapter 2 Setting Up the Server Software 29 Setting Up Platform Operating Systemand Driver Software After configuring the server module ILOM network settings, you can configure thepreinstalled Solaris 10 or Windows Server 2003 R2 operating system or install asupported Linux operating system and driv...

Page 43 - not

31 C H A P T E R 3 Configuring the PreinstalledSolaris 10 Operating System This chapter explains the steps for configuring the Solaris ™ 10 Operating System (OS) that has been preinstalled on your server. The preinstalled version is Solaris 105/08 or later. Note – Unlike with SPARC ® systems, you wi...

Page 44 - Before You Begin; “Connecting to the Server Module ILOM” on; Tip –; Installation Worksheet; Use the worksheet in

32 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008 Before You Begin Before you begin configuring the preinstalled Solaris 10 OS, do the following: ■ Perform initial configuration of the server ’s ILOM and determine the server ’snetwork settings, as described in “Connecting to the Server...

Page 48 - If you have not done so, see; To Configure the Preinstalled Solaris 10 OS; in; “Connecting to the Server Module ILOM” on page 13

36 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008 Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10Operating System Note – Before you perform this procedure, you need to set up the service processor. If you have not done so, see Chapter 2 . Use the information that you gathered in “Installation ...

Page 49 - Start the serial console mode by entering the following:; POST messages appear on your screen as the OS boots up.; Use the information gathered in; “Installation Worksheet” on page 32; to help you

Chapter 3 Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System 37 2. Verify that the communication properties of the service processor are set to the defaults. For example: 3. If the speed is anything other than 9600, change it by using the command: -> set /SP/serial/host pendingspeed=9600 co...

Page 50 - To display output to the video port, choose the following option:

38 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008 ▼ To Redirect the Console Output to the VideoPort (Optional) The server module’s console is automatically directed to the serial port. GRUB, theopen source boot loader, is the default boot loader in the Solaris OS for x86-based orx64-ba...

Page 51 - RAID Drive Overview

Chapter 3 Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System 39 Configuring X6240 Server Module RAIDDrives After you configure the Solaris OS, you might need to configure the RAID drives. RAID Drive Overview The Sun Blade X6240 server module has two optional RAID expansion module(REM) cards. Y...

Page 52 - shows the RAID drive options.; Sun Blade X6240 Server Module OS Installation

40 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008 RAID Drive Options TABLE 3-3 shows the RAID drive options. TABLE 3-3 RAID Drive Options Mirroring the Preinstalled Solaris OSwith LSI RAID The Solaris OS supports hardware RAID and cannot be installed on an existing arrayif one has been...

Page 53 - To create a mirror image of the Solaris OS on HDD1:

Chapter 3 Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System 41 If you choose the preinstalled Solaris OS and want to make the OS part of a RAIDset, and if you are using the LSI REM card only, perform the following procedure toupdate the preinstalled Solaris OS to a mirrored RAID set. As noted...

Page 54 - You will need the; located in the; A split screen appears.

42 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008 Creating a RAID Set to Incorporate aPreinstalled OS Using the SunStorageTek REM Card The Sun StorageTek REM card enables you to choose from many RAIDconfigurations. How you configure your system depends on your systemrequirements and th...

Page 55 - Click the screen to activate the Managed Systems List.; 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.; Solaris 10 User Documentation

Chapter 3 Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System 43 8. Click the screen to activate the Managed Systems List. 9. Double-click the local machine (it is displayed by IP Address of the Primary ENET connection). A prompt appears. 10. At the prompt, log in as root, using the OS password...

Page 56 - Solaris 10 OS Training; Using the Solaris Installation Program; Follow the instructions for; Sun Java Enterprise System

44 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008 Solaris 10 OS Training Sun provides flexible training options that accommodate your personal scheduleand learning style. The training options include instructor-led, web-based online,CD-ROM, and Live Virtual Class. For Solaris 10 Traini...

Page 57 - Solaris 10 Installation Guide: Basic Installations; Downloading Software; To download the Solaris 10 operating system, go to:

Chapter 3 Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System 45 application performance analysis and debugging of mixed source languageapplications. The tools offer multi-platform support, compatible with gcc, VisualC++, C99, OpenMP, and Fortran 2003. Reinstalling the Solaris OperatingSystem I...

Page 59 - Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 with SP2, Enterprise Edition

47 C H A P T E R 4 Configuring the PreinstalledMicrosoft Windows Server 2003 R2Operating System This chapter describes how to complete the intial setup of the preinstalled MicrosoftWindows Server 2003 R2 operating system. The following preinstalled versions of the Windows operating system are availa...

Page 60 - Hardware and Software Prerequisites; Properly Installed Sun Blade 6000 Modular System; . At this point of the; RAID Considersations; without; Windows Media Recovery User ’s Guide; Sun x64 Servers Windows; Sun ILOM; (via ILOM web interface). For more information about establishing a; Local VGA Console; . Video output for the Windows preinstalled image is, by

48 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008 Before You Begin Before you begin the initial setup of the preinstalled Windows Server 2003 R2operating system, you should review the “Hardware and Software Prerequisites” on page 48 . Hardware and Software Prerequisites Ensure that the...

Page 61 - From the ILOM web interface; on the Remote Power Control tab.; From server module; The Welcome to Windows Setup dialog appears.

Chapter 4 Configuring the Preinstalled Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Operating System 49 For additional information about which console option to select (Sun ILOM or local),see “Connecting to the Server Module ILOM” on page 13 . Initial Setup of Preinstalled WindowsServer 2003 R2 OS Follow these ...

Page 62 - process by following the on-screen instructions.

50 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008 3. In the Welcome to Windows Setup dialog, click Next and continue the setup process by following the on-screen instructions. The following table summarizes the Windows Setup dialogs in the order in whichthey appear, as well as the acti...

Page 64 - Module Windows OS Installation Guide

52 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008 RAID Drive Options TABLE 4-2 shows the RAID drive options. TABLE 4-2 RAID Drive Options Mirroring the Preinstalled Windows OSwith LSI RAID The Windows Server 2003 R2 OS supports hardware RAID and cannot be installedon an existing array ...

Page 65 - To create a mirror image of the Windows Server 2003 R2 OS on HDD1:

Chapter 4 Configuring the Preinstalled Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Operating System 53 If you choose the preinstalled Windows Server 2003 R2 OS and want to make the OSpart of a RAID set, and if you are using the LSI REM card only, perform thefollowing procedure to update the preinstalled Window...

Page 66 - Log in to the server; Type; for the user name. Type the OS password that was assigned during

54 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008 Creating a RAID Set to Incorporate aPreinstalled OS Using the SunStorageTek REM Card The Sun StorageTek REM card enables you to choose from many RAIDconfigurations. How you configure your system depends on your systemrequirements and th...

Page 67 - Choose a disk to mirror the OS with, from the physical disk list.; Click Apply to start the mirroring process.

Chapter 4 Configuring the Preinstalled Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Operating System 55 6. Click on the SUN STK RAID Controller. All attached hard disk drives on Enclosure 0 and 1 appear. Tip – HDD0 (OS) should be Enclosure 0 Logical Volume 1. 7. To mirror the OS, right-click Logical Device 1 an...

Page 68 - Important Information; “Sun Link” on page 56; Sun Link

56 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008 Important Information After completing the Windows setup, refer to these sections about finding additionalinformation about x64 Server Updates or the x64 Windows Server 2003 R2 RecoveryMedia Kit: ■ “Sun Link” on page 56 ■ “Recovery Medi...

Page 69 - Recovery Media Kit; Sun x64 Servers Windows Server 2003 R2 Recovery; not shipped with the preinstalled Windows HDDs. The

Chapter 4 Configuring the Preinstalled Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Operating System 57 FIGURE 4-2 Sun Supplemental Software Recovery Media Kit If you need to restore your system to the default preinstalled Windows operatingsystem, follow the directions in the Sun x64 Servers Windows Server 2003...

Page 71 - Index

59 Index C chassis management module (CMM) ILOM, 12chassis management module see CMM chassis, defined, 1CMM, defined, 1command line interface (CLI) SSH log in, 20SSH log out, 20 D default root password, 20dongle cable, 8driver updates, xDynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP), 25 E emergency shutdown, ...