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Sun Blade X6240
Server Module Installation Guide
Sun Microsystems, Inc.
www.sun.com
Part No. 820-3968-10, Rev. A
June 2008
Submit comments about this document at:http://www.sun.com/hwdocs/feedback
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Copyright © 2008 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 embodied in the product 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
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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 Power for All Server Module Components 5 ▼ To Shut Down Main Power Mode 7 Using a Dongle Cable for Testing 8 ▼ To Use a Dongle Cable for Testing 8 2. Setting Up the Server Software 11 Integrated Lights Out Ma
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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 3: Connecting to ILOM Through the Ethernet Port 19 Logging In and Out of ILOM 20 ▼ To Log In and Out of the ILOM CLI 20 ▼ To Log In and Out of the ILOM Web GUI 20 Configuring the ILOM IP Address 23 ▼ To View the ILOM IP Address 23 ▼ To Configure the ILOM IP Addre
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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 Preinstalled Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Operating System 47 Before You Begin 48 Hardware and Software Prerequisites 48 Establish a Console Connection to the Sun Blade Server Module 48 Initial Setup of Preinstal
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Preface This Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide contains procedures for installing the server module in a chassis, connecting to the service processor, and configuring the preinstalled Solaris™ or Windows Server® 2003 R2 Operating System. Using UNIX Commands ® This document might not contain information about basic UNIX commands and procedures such as shutting down the system, booting the system, and configuring devices. Refer to the following for this information: ■ Software docum
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Shell Prompts Shell Prompt C shell machine-name% C shell superuser machine-name# Bourne shell and Korn shell $ Bourne shell and Korn shell superuser # Typographic Conventions * Typeface Meaning Examples AaBbCc123 The names of commands, files, Edit your.login file. and directories; on-screen Use ls -a to list all files. computer output % You have mail. AaBbCc123 What you type, when contrasted % su with on-screen computer output Password: AaBbCc123 Book titles, new words or terms, Read Chapter 6 i
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Note – The last two digits of the documentation part number identify the latest version of the product documentation that is available for download (or viewing online). For example: 820-xxxx-XX. Title Content Part Number Format Sun Blade X6240 Server Late-breaking information 820-3972 PDF Module Product Notes about the server module. HTML Sun Blade X6240 Server Basic installation information 820-3975 PDF Module Getting Started Guide for setting up the server Print module. Sun Blade X6240 Server
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Support, and Training Sun Function URL Support http://www.sun.com/support/ Training http://www.sun.com/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 Servers & Workstations. The Sun Blade X6240 server module site contains updates for firmware and drivers, as well as CD-ROM .iso images. Third-Party Web Sites Sun is not respon
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Sun Welcomes Your Comments Sun is interested in improving its documentation and welcomes your comments and suggestions. 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 Server Module Installation Guide, part number 820-3968-10 Preface xi
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CHAPTER 1 Setting Up the Server Hardware This chapter describes how to insert the Sun Blade X6240 server module into the chassis, how to power on and power off the server module, and how to connect the dongle cable to the server module. This chapter contains the following topics: ■ “Installation Overview and Terms” on page 1 ■ “Inserting the Server Module” on page 2 ■ “Powering On and Powering Off the Server Module” on page 5 ■ “Using a Dongle Cable for Testing” on page 8 Installation Overview a
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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 module through the service processor on the chassis management module or through the service processor on the server module itself. This book assumes that the service processor software on the chassis, called the CMM ILOM, is already configured. See Chapter 2, “Setti
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▼ 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 they ensure the chassis complies with FCC limits on electromagnetic interference (EMI). 3. Position the server module vertically so that the ejectors are on the right and extended outwardly. The following illustrations show the server module b
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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 flush with the chassis and the ejectors are locked. See Boxes 3 and 4 in FIGURE 1-1. 4 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008
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Powering On and Powering Off the Server Module You have to apply only standby power to the server module at this point so that you can perform initial configuration of the service processor (SP). Procedures for powering on to main power mode and for shutting down from main power mode are also included in this section. ▼ To Apply Standby Power for Initial Service Processor Configuration Use this procedure to apply standby power to the service processor (SP) before initial configuration. 1. Connec
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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 Power LED above the Power button lights and remains lit. FIGURE 1-2 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Front Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Legend 1 White LED–Locate 2 Blue LED–Ready to Remove 3 Amber LED–Service Action Required 4 Green LED–Power 5 Power button/standby 6 Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI) button (Service only) 7
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▼ To Shut Down Main Power Mode To power off the server module from main power mode, use one of the following two methods: ■ Graceful shutdown. Use a ballpoint pen or other stylus to 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 of the operating system. Servers not running ACPI-enabled operating systems will shut down to standby power mode immediately. ■ Emergency shutdo
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Using a Dongle Cable for Testing Your chassis ships with a dongle cable. The dongle enables you to plug devices directly into the front of the server module for testing. Caution – The dongle cable should be used only for configuration and service purposes. It should be disconnected from the server module when the configuration or servicing operation is completed. If you have a dongle cable connected to a server module, it must be removed before closing the door of a rack cabinet. The dongle cabl
