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Sun Fire™ X4150
Volume Configuration Guide
Sun Microsystems, Inc.
www.sun.com
Part No. 820-6409-10
March 2009 Revision A
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How to Add Components to Your Limited Configuration Server Test the Current Configuration Always test the current configuration before upgrading the server. Testing the Current Configuration 1 Ensure that all internal components are properly seated and install the cover. 2 Boot the server using the server’s Tools and Drivers CD/DVD. 3 The server should pass POST and boot to the Tools and Drivers CD’s main menu. 4 Troubleshoot any front panel fault indicators before customizing the server. Adding
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How to Add Memory (DIMMs) Note – Sun-approved memory is the only memory guaranteed to meet the reliability and quality levels required for optimal performance of Sun Fire servers. Use only DIMMs approved and supported by Sun. Install DIMMs in Matched Part Number Pairs Only. DIMMs must be installed in matched part number pairs. Matched part number pair DIMMs have the same size, the same speed, and the same manufacturer. Installing DIMMs in Matched Part Number Pairs • Inspect the label on the DIMM
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Install DIMMs According to the Following Map Insure DIMMs are Properly Seated and Locked DIMMs that are not properly seated and locked are easily dislodged when shipped or moved. Seating and Locking DIMMs • Insert DIMMs into the DIMM slots and lock the DIMMs using the two locking levers. How to Add Components to Your Limited Configuration Server 3
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Test Installed DIMMs Verify that the server can see all installed DIMMs. Testing Installed Memory • Reassemble the server and use one of the following methods to verify the DIMMs: • Boot from the Tools and Drivers DVD and access the diagnostics by selecting the option to run hardware diagnostics (option 1). • Log in to the service processor’s (SP) ILOM using ssh or a browser and the IP address of the SP. How to Add a DVD/USB Drive ■ The server ships with filler panels for a vacant DVD drive slot
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Adding a DVD/USB Drive Unit (Continued) * 3 Slide the DVD/USB drive unit into the DVD slot and engage the connector on the backplane. 4 Populate the HD slots with hard drives or hard drive filler panels. 5 Test the DVD drive by booting the server using the Tools and Drivers DVD and accessing the Pc-Check diagnostics. * Use the -09 (or later) revision of the DVD/USB drive unit. Note – If the DVD drive hangs, during testing, contact Sun service. The issue might be a low-level inter-operability iss
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Adding SAS Hard Drives 1 Install drives according to the following drive map: HD1 HD3 HD7 DVD/USB Drive HD0 HD2 HD4 HD5 HD6 2 Remove protective covers from the connectors on the card and install the HBA * (PCIe SAS 8-port internal disk controller) 3 Take the free end of the cable that is attached to the disk backplane on the left- hand side (disks 0-3) and connect it to the Mini-SAS x4 connector on the card labeled Port 0, 0-3. 4 Take the free end of the cable that is attached to the disk backpl
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■ After installation, if you see inconsistent or non-illuminated HD LEDs, you might need to update the backplane and the controller firmware using the server’s Tools and Drivers DVD. Verifying Hard Drives Using the LSI-Based Sun StorageTek PCIe SAS 8-port Internal HBA 1 Power on the server and watch the output for the prompt to press Ctrl-C. 2 When the prompt appears, press Ctrl-C. 3 From the main menu, select SAS Topology. 4 Verify that all installed drives are seen by the HBA, and replace any
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Verifying Hard Drives Using the Adaptec-based Sun StorageTek PCIe SAS 8-port Internal HBA 4 Use the insert key to add drive 0 to the Selected Drives list on the right and press enter. 5 Label the volume (you can use the drive volume number) and press Enter 6 Accept the defaults for Read Caching and Write Caching and press Enter. 7 Select Build for the Create RAID Via option and press Enter 8 Press Enter to build the volume. 9 Repeat the steps to create a volume for each drive. Test Hard Drives T
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How to Check and Update Your Firmware Sun frequently provides new firmware updates, so it is possible that a newer version of firmware is available for your server. Sun recommends that you update to the latest version of firmware. Firmware versions for your server are described in the Sun Fire X4150 Server Product Notes. Firmware Update Notes ■ The BIOS and SP firmware are matched and, unless specified, should always be updated in unison. ■ There are two types of SP firmware, ELOM (Embedded Ligh
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