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Sun Fire X2100 M2 Server
Installation Guide
Sun Microsystems, Inc.
www.sun.com
Part No. 819-6589-10
August 2006, Revision A
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Copyright 2006 Sun Microsystems, Inc., 4150 Network Circle, Santa Clara, California 95054, U.S.A. All rights reserved. Sun Microsystems, Inc. has intellectual property rights relating to technology that is described in this document. In particular, and without limitation, these intellectual property rights may include one or more of the U.S. patents listed at http://www.sun.com/patents and one or more additional patents or pending patent applications in the U.S. and in other countries. This docu
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Contents 1. Setting Up the Sun Fire X2100 M2 Server Hardware 1 Safety and Compliance Information 1 Planning the Installation Process 2 Package Contents Inventory 3 Installing the Server Into a Rack With Optional Slide Rails 4 Connecting the Cables 5 Powering On and Powering Off the Server 6 Setup Troubleshooting and Support 9 Troubleshooting the Sun Fire X2100 M2 Server Setup 9 Contacting Support 11 Sun Fire X2100 M2 Server Documentation 12 2. Setting Up the Sun Fire X2100 M2 Server Software 13
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3. Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System 27 Before You Begin 27 Installation Worksheet 27 Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System 31 Solaris 10 Operating System User Information 35 Accessing Solaris 10 User Documentation 35 Downloading Solaris 10 OS Software 35 Solaris 10 OS Training 35 iv Sun Fire X2100 M2 Server Installation Guide • August 2006
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CHAPTER 1 Setting Up the Sun Fire X2100 M2 Server Hardware This chapter describes how to set up the Sun Fire X2100 M2 server hardware. It includes the following topics: ■ “Safety and Compliance Information” on page 1 ■ “Planning the Installation Process” on page 2 ■ “Package Contents Inventory” on page 3 ■ “Installing the Server Into a Rack With Optional Slide Rails” on page 4 ■ “Connecting the Cables” on page 5 ■ “Powering On and Powering Off the Server” on page 6 ■ “Setup Troubleshooting and S
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Planning the Installation Process Use the flowchart in FIGURE 1-1 to assist you with the server installation. START Unpack the server and familiarize yourself See “Package Contents Inventory” on page 3. with the server features. To install additional Install Install components, see the Sun Fire Yes additional additional X2100M2ServerServiceManual components. components? or the component documentation. No See the service label on the top cover of the (Optional) Mount the server in a rack. server
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Package Contents Inventory Carefully unpack all server components from the packing cartons. The following items should be packaged with the Sun Fire X2100 M2 server: ■ Sun Fire X2100 M2 server ■ Sun Fire X2100 M2 server accessory kit, including the following: ■ Welcome Letter ■ Sun Fire X2100 M2 Server Installation Guide ■ Where to Find Sun Fire X2100 M2 Server Documentation ■ Additional license, safety, and registration documentation ■ Sun Fire X2100 M2 Server Tools and Drivers CD (includes dri
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Installing the Server Into a Rack With Optional Slide Rails The service label on the top cover of the Sun Fire X2100 M2 server contains instructions for installing your server into a four-post rack using the orderable slide- rail and cable management arm options. Detailed instructions can also be found online in the Sun Fire X2100 M2 Server Service Manual, 819-6591, at the following URL: http://www.sun.com/documentation The slide rails for the Sun Fire X2100 M2 server are compatible with a wide
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Connecting the Cables See FIGURE 1-2 and TABLE 1-1 for the locations of the connectors. ▼ To Connect the Cables Connect the server and external devices as follows: 1. Connect the server power cord to a grounded electrical outlet. 2. Connect a serial null modem cable to the serial port. The default serial port speed is 9600 with no flow control. Note – See “Changing Serial Output to Display the System Information” on page 23 for more information on viewing system output from a serial console. 3.
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2 1 345 6 7 8 10 9 FIGURE 1-2 Back Panel TABLE 1-1 Back Panel Label Connector/Slot Label Connector/Slot 1 Power connector 6 NVIDIA Ethernet connectors (LAN-2 left, LAN-3 right) 2 Broadcom Ethernet connectors (LAN-0 top, 7 Serial management/DB9 RS-232 serial port LAN-1 NET MGT bottom) 3 System identification button/LED 8 PCI-Express slots 4 Fault LED 9 Onboard HD15 video connector 5 Power LED 10 USB 2.0 connectors (4) Powering On and Powering Off the Server You only need to apply standby power to
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▼ To Apply Standby Power for Initial Service Processor Configuration Use this procedure to apply standby power to the service processor (SP) before initial configuration. 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 operated without adequate cooling mechanisms. 1. Connect a grounded AC power cord to the AC power connector on the back panel of the server and to a grounded AC power o
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▼ To Power On Main Power Mode To power on main power for all server components: a. Verify that the power cord has been connected and that standby power is on. In standby power mode, the Power/OK LED on the front panel flashes. See FIGURE 1-3. b. Use a ballpoint pen or other stylus to press and release the recessed Power button on the server front panel. When main power is applied to the full server, the Power/OK LED next to the Power button lights and remains lit. Note – The first time the serve
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Setup Troubleshooting and Support This section contains information to help you troubleshoot minor server problems. It includes the following topics: ■ “Troubleshooting the Sun Fire X2100 M2 Server Setup” on page 9. ■ “Contacting Support” on page 11 ■ “Sun Fire X2100 M2 Server Documentation” on page 12 Troubleshooting the Sun Fire X2100 M2 Server Setup If you experience problems while setting up your server, refer to the troubleshooting information in TABLE 1-3. TABLE 1-3 Troubleshooting Procedu
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TABLE 1-3 Troubleshooting Procedures (Continued) Problem Possible solution Server does not Keep notes on the following situations in case you need to call power on when the service: front panel Power • Is the Power button LED illuminated on the front of the system? button is pressed. (Ensure that the power cord is connected to the system and to a grounded power receptacle.) • Does the wall outlet have power? Test by plugging in another device. • Does the monitor sync within five minutes after po
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Contacting Support If the troubleshooting procedures in this chapter fail to solve your problem, use TABLE 1-4 to collect information that you might need to communicate to the support personnel. TABLE 1-5 lists the Sun web sites and telephone numbers for additional technical support. TABLE 1-4 System Information Needed for Support System Configuration Information Needed Your Information Sun service contract number System model Operating environment System serial number Peripherals attached to th
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TABLE 1-5 Sun Technical Support Contacts (Continued) Server Documents and Support Resources URL or Telephone Number Support, diagnostic tools, and alerts http://www.sun.com/bigadmin/ for all Sun products. SM SunSolve web site. Contains links to http://www.sunsolve.sun.com/ software patches. Lists some system specifications, troubleshooting and maintenance information, and other tools. SM SunService support phone numbers. 1-800-872-4786 (1-800-USA-4Sun), select Option 1 Lists international teleph
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CHAPTER 2 Setting Up the Sun Fire X2100 M2 Server Software This chapter describes how to set up the Embedded Lights Out Manager (LOM) service processor (SP). It includes information on the following topics: ■ “About the Embedded LOM Service Processor Software” on page 13 ■ “Performing Initial Configuration of the Embedded LOM Service Processor” on page 15 ■ “Changing Serial Output to Display the System Information” on page 23 ■ “Configuring or Installing System Software” on page 25 About the Emb
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■ Embedded LOM firmware. Preinstalled on the service processor chipset is a library of system management firmware applications. This service processor firmware is operating system independent. These firmware applications provide the following system management interfaces into your server: ■ A web-based graphical interface ■ A Secure Shell (SSH) command-line interface ■ An IPMI v2.0 command interface (CLI) ■ A Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) v3 interface These interfaces call the same u
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Performing Initial Configuration of the Embedded LOM Service Processor This section describes two methods for connecting to your Embedded LOM SP to perform initial setup and configuration. Use the procedure that you prefer. Note – If you do not have a DHCP server available, you will need to configure the Embedded LOM using a serial connection. ■ “To Configure the Embedded LOM SP Using a Serial Connection” on page 15 ■ “Configuring the Embedded LOM SP Using an Ethernet Connection” on page 17 ▼ To
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Note – If you connect to the serial port on the Embedded LOM before it has been powered on or during its power-on sequence, boot up messages display. The Embedded LOM eventually displays a login prompt. login: 5. Log in to the Embedded LOM SP and type the default user name, root, with the default password, changeme. Once you have successfully logged in, the Embedded LOM displays its default command prompt: SP - -> 6. Do one of the following, depending on whether or not the DHCP server is present
