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1. The side rails can accommodate rack rail setbacks the distance from the front of the rack to the rack rail of 50 mm 75 mm or 100 mm depending on the type of rack you are installing the server into 34 Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 FIGURE 3 19 Securing the Side Rails to the Server 11 Lift the server into the rack and slide the server onto the adjustable rails FIGURE 3 20 FIGURE 3 20 Sliding the Server Onto the Adjustable Rails Le 12 Push the server to the desired depth in the rack then go to the rear of the server and push the rear flanges flush against the back of the server FIGURE 3 18 If the rack is especially shallow you can flip the rear flanges around so that they rest flush against the rear of the server 13 Lift the server out of the rack 14 Set the rear flanges to the desired depth in the rack then tighten the single M5 x 7 SEM screw on each of the flanges to secure them to the adjustable rails FIGURE 3 18 15 Lift the server into the rack and slide it onto the adjustable rails Chapter 3 Mounting the Server Into a 4 Post Rack 35 16 Push the server backward until it rests flush against the rear flanges then use one M5 x 7 SEM screw for each rear flange to secure the rear of the server to the rear flanges FIGURE 3 21 FIGURE 3 21 Securing the Rear of the Server to the Rear Flanges 17 At the front of the rack use two screws per side to secure the
2. FIGURE 4 5 Installing a Screw on the Middle Rack Position on the Rear Plate b Slide the rear plate in so that the screw slides into position into one of the eyelets The screw head should be facing the rear of the server The other side of the rear plate should be in front of the rack post FIGURE 4 6 54 Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 FIGURE 4 6 Installing the Rear Plate to the Side Bracket Nt c Tighten the screw to secure the rear plate to the eyelet on the side bracket FIGURE 4 6 d Using two screws secure the other side of the rear plate to the back of the post FIGURE 4 7 The size of the screws varies depending on your rack Chapter 4 Mounting the Server Into a 2 Post Rack 55 FIGURE 4 7 Securing the Rear Plate to the Back of the Post e Repeat Step a through Step d to secure the rear plate on the other post Hardmounting the Server in a 19 Inch 2 Post Rack Hardmount 19 Inch 2 Post Rack Kit The hardmount kit for a 19 inch 2 post rack consists of m Two side brackets m Two rear plates m Bag of screws Note The 19 inch 2 post rackmount kit supports rack web thicknesses the width of the rack post of 76 20 mm 3 in 101 6 mm 4 in and 127 mm 5 in 56 Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 FIGURE 4 8 Contents of the Hardmount 19 Inch 2 Post Kit Figure Legend 1 Rear plates 3 Side brackets 2 Screws TABLE 4 3
3. 7 Feed the exposed section of the appropriate wire into the rectangular plug hole in the DC input plug FIGURE 5 10 shows which wires should be inserted into each hole in the DC input plug FIGURE 5 10 Assembling the DC Input Power Cable 88 Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 Figure Legend 1 Top of connector 3 From chassis ground green and yellow 2 From 48V return 4 From 48V 8 Repeat Step 6 and Step 7 for the other two wires to complete the assembly of the DC input power cable 9 Repeat Step 4 through Step 8 to create as many DC input power cables as you need for your unit You need two DC input power cables one for each of the power supplies If you need to remove a wire from the DC input plug insert the cage clamp operating lever or a small screwdriver into the slot directly above the wire and press down FIGURE 5 8 and FIGURE 5 9 Pull the wire from the DC input plug W To Install the Strain Relief Housings 1 Insert the bottom portion of the strain relief housing into the notch on the DC input plug until it snaps into place Ensure that the strain relief housing snaps into place on the DC input plug You cannot complete the assembly correctly if the strain relief housing is not snapped into place Chapter 5 Cabling the Server 89 FIGURE 5 11 Inserting the Bottom Portion of the Strain Relief Housing 2 Route the three wires coming from the DC power source through the opening at
4. m DHCP services must be present on your network infrastructure If a DHCP server cannot be reached after 3 DHCP requests the ILOM SP is assigned a static IP address based on the network management port MAC address This IP address is always in the format 192 168 xxx xxx 100 Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 Determining the ILOM Service Processor IP Address Before connecting to the ILOM service processor SP you need to determine the IP address of the SP There are two methods to determine the IP address of the ILOM SP Choose one of the following methods m To Access the BIOS and View the Service Processor IP Address on page 101 m To Establish a Connection to the Service Processor Using a Serial Connection on page 101 Y To Access the BIOS and View the Service Processor IP Address 1 2 Power on the server or restart the server if it is running When the Sun Microsystems splash screen appears during the power on self test POST operation press F2 to access the BIOS settings Navigate to the Server tab using the left and right keyboard arrows Access the Server tab and AST2000 LAN CONFIGURATION Press Enter Access the IP ADDRESS tab View the SP IP address Tip If the IP address is in the form of 192 168 xxx xxx the DHCP server might not have assigned an address and the SP might use a static address W To Establish a Connection to the Service Processor
5. Hardmount 19 Inch 2 Post Rackmount Screw Kit Contents Number Description Where Used 10 M5 x 7 SEM screws 8 for side brackets 2 extra 6 M3 x 8 SEM screws 4 for rear plates 2 extra 10 M5 x 12 7 mm screws 10 for rack if appropriate 10 M6 x 13 mm screws 10 for rack if appropriate 9 M6 square clip nuts 9 for rack if appropriate 12 10 32 x 0 5 in combo head screws 12 for rack if appropriate 12 12 24 x 0 5 in combo head screws 12 for rack if appropriate Chapter 4 Mounting the Server Into a 2 Post Rack 57 V To Install a Server With a Hardmount in a 19 Inch 2 Post Rack 1 Get the side brackets from the rack kit FIGURE 4 8 2 Using four of the M5 x 7 SEM screws for each side bracket secure the side brackets to the sides of the server FIGURE 4 9 FIGURE 4 9 Securing the Side Brackets to the Side of the Server 3 Lift the server into the rack 4 Using two screws for each bracket secure the front of the server to the front of the rack FIGURE 4 10 The size of the screws varies depending on your rack 58 Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 FIGURE 4 10 Installing and Securing the Server in the 2 Post Rack 5 Optional If your environment contains especially high vibrations use the rear plates to further secure the server to the rack FIGURE 4 8 The rear plates attach to the rear of the post and to one of the three sets of eyelets on each side bracket depending on the thickne
6. Mount in a 19 Inch 2 Post Rack To Install a Server With a Sliding Rail Mount in a 19 Inch 2 Post Rack The sliding rail mount kit for a 19 inch 2 post rack consists of Two 19 inch 2 post Telco slide assemblies Two short brackets Two long brackets Four M4 and four 10 32 threaded strips Two extension brackets Bag of screws Note The 19 inch 2 post sliding rail rackmount kit supports rack web thicknesses the width of the rack post of 76 20 mm 3 in 101 6 mm 4 in and 127 mm 5 in Note The front to back rail spacing must be at least 392 mm 15 43 in and not more than 863 6 mm 34 in from the outside face of the front rail to the outside face of the back rail Chapter 4 Mounting the Server Into a 2 Post Rack 63 FIGURE 4 14 Contents of the Sliding Rail 19 Inch 2 Post Kit Right side inner a member Screws Left side inner member de Right side assembly TABLE 4 4 Sliding Rail 19 Inch 4 Post Rackmount Screw Kit Contents Number Description Where Used 10 M4 x 0 5 mm x 5 mm Phillips panhead screws 8 for glides 2 extra 10 M5 x 12 7 mm screws 10 for rack if appropriate 12 M6 x 13 mm screws 10 for rack 2 extra 9 M6 square clip nuts 9 for rack if appropriate 10 10 32 collar screws 4 short 4 long 2 extra 8 for racks with 10 32 holes if appropriate 12 10 32 x 0 5 in combo head screws 12 for rack if appropriate 12 12 24 x 0 5 in combo head screws 12 for rack if appropri
7. TABLE 3 2 19 inch 4 Post Rackmount Screw Kit Contents Continued Number Description Where Used 9 M6 square clip nuts 9 for rack if appropriate 12 10 32 x 0 5 in combo head screws 12 for rack if appropriate 12 12 24 x 0 5 in combo head screws 12 for rack if appropriate V To Install a Server With a Hardmount 19 Inch 4 Post Rack 1 Get the hardmount brackets from the rack kit FIGURE 3 1 2 Use four of the supplied M5 x 4 5 mm flathead Phillips screws to secure each of the hardmount brackets to the sides of the server FIGURE 3 2 FIGURE 3 2 Securing the Hardmount Brackets to the Server 3 Measure the depth of the rack 4 Get the two rear mount support brackets from the rack kit FIGURE 3 1 5 Install the rear mount support brackets at the rear of the server extending the rear mount support brackets to the measured depth of the rack FIGURE 3 2 Use two to three of the supplied M4 x 0 5 x 5 mm panhead Phillips screws for each bracket depending on the rack depth 20 Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 FIGURE 3 3 Attaching the Rear Mount Support Brackets 6 Lift the server to the desired location in the rack 7 Using two screws per side secure the front of the hardmount brackets attached to the sides of the server to the front of the rack FIGURE 3 4 FIGURE 3 4 Securing the Front of the Server to the Rack 8 Get the two rear mount flanges from the rack kit FIGURE 3 1 Chapter
8. Using a Serial Connection 1 Connect a terminal or PC running terminal emulation software to the server serial port Ensure that the server hardware is installed and cables are inserted Ensure that the power is in Standby mode and the green LED blinks See Connecting the Server Cables on page 79 Verify that your terminal laptop PC or terminal server is operational Chapter 6 Powering On the System 101 4 Configure the terminal device or the terminal emulation software running on a laptop or PC to the following settings 8N1 eight data bits no parity one stop bit 9600 baud m Disable hardware flow control CTS RTS a Disable software flow control XON XOFF 5 Connect a null serial modem cable from the RJ 45 serial port on the server back panel to a terminal device if not connected already See FIGURE 1 5 for the position of the serial port on the back panel 6 Press Enter on the terminal device to establish a connection between the terminal device and the ILOM service processor SP Note If you connect to the serial port on the ILOM before it has been powered on or during its power on sequence SP boot messages might be displayed The ILOM displays a login prompt after a short wait login 7 Type the default user name root and then type the default password changeme to log in to the ILOM SP The ILOM displays a default command prompt gt indicating that you have successfully logged
9. VGA video port on oO a fF ON Status Indicator Locations FIGURE 5 2 shows the status indicators on the front panel of the Sun Netra X4250 server Chapter 5 Cabling the Server 77 78 FIGURE 5 2 Location of the Bezel Server Status and Alarm Status Indicators Figure Legend User amber alarm status indicator Minor amber alarm status indicator 1 2 3 Major red alarm status indicator 4 Critical red alarm status indicator Locator LED Fault LED Activity LED Power LED on oO Ud TABLE 5 2 Bezel Server Status Indicators Indicator LED Color LED State Component Status Locator White On Server is identified with the superuser locator or ILOM setlocator command Off Normal state Fault Amber On The server has detected a problem and requires the attention of service personnel Off The server has no detected faults Activity Green On The server is powered up and running the Solaris Operating System Off Either power is not present or the Solaris software is not running Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 Connecting the Server Cables To boot the server you must connect and configure the network and serial ports The procedures are given in the following sections m To Connect the Service Processor Serial Management Port on page 79 m To Connect the Service Processor Network Management Port on page 80 m To Connect the Ethernet Network Cables
10. 13 Choose a disk to mirror the OS with from the physical disk list Select the hard disk drive that best fits your needs 14 After you select the HDD click Next and then view the configuration summary Chapter 7 Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System 119 15 Click Apply to start the mirroring process You can also click Schedule to perform the mirroring process at a later time One more confirmation screen is displayed and when confirmed the OS will begin to mirror Mirroring may take several hours depending on the amount of data and the HDD size Solaris 10 OS User Information This section provides pointers to information about the Solaris 10 OS Accessing Solaris 10 User Documentation You can access the various collections of the Solaris 10 OS user documentation at http docs sun com app docs prod solaris 10 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 OS or reinstall the OS after removing it you can download the CD or DVD image from the following URL http www sun com software solaris get jsp Solaris 10 8 07 is the minimum supported version for the Sun Netra X4250 server See the Sun Netra X4250 Server Operating System Installation Guide for specific instructions on Solaris 10 installation 120 Sun Netra X4250 Server Installat
11. 3 Mounting the Server Into a 4 Post Rack 21 9 Using two screws for each rear mount support bracket secure the rear mount support brackets to the rear of the rack FIGURE 3 5 FIGURE 3 5 Securing the Rear of the Server to the Rack Mounting the Server in a Sliding Rail Mount 19 Inch 4 Post Rack Sliding Rail Mount 19 Inch 4 Post Rack Kit The sliding rail mount kit for a 19 inch 4 post rack consists of Two 19 inch 4 post Telco slide assemblies Two short brackets Two long brackets Four M6 and four 10 32 threaded strips Two extension brackets Bag of screws Note The front to back rail spacing must be at least 392 mm 15 43 in and not more than 863 6 mm 34 in from the outside face of the front rail to the outside face of the back rail 22 Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 You also need the hardmount brackets from the standard rackmount kit that came with the server FIGURE 3 6 FIGURE 3 6 Contents of the Sliding Rail 19 Inch 4 Post Kit Figure Legend 1 Long brackets 4 Screws 2 Short brackets 5 Telco slide assemblies 3 Threaded strips 6 Extension brackets Chapter 3 Mounting the Server Into a 4 Post Rack 23 TABLE 3 3 Sliding Rail 19 inch 4 Post Rackmount Screw Kit Contents Number Description Where Used 10 M4 x 0 5 mm x 5 mm Phillips panhead screws 8 for glides 2 extra 10 M6 brass collar screws 4 for short brackets 4 for long brackets 2 extra 8 M5 panhead scr
12. 3 Mounting the Server Into a 4 Post Rack 27 28 FIGURE 3 11 Securing the Slide to the Brackets Figure Legend 11 12 13 14 1 Short bracket 2 Slide 3 Long bracket Repeat Step 9 and Step 10 for the slide on the other side of the rack Push the slides completely into the assembly on each side of the rack and release the stop catches Align the glides attached to the server with the slide assemblies in the rack You might find that there is too much or too little room between the two slides mounted in the rack Consequently the glides attached to the server might not align correctly with the slides in the rack If either situation occurs loosen the M6 collar screws and cage nuts on the long and short brackets Step 7 and Step 8 move the brackets inward or outward to the appropriate points then tighten them again Push in the slide buttons and slide the server all the way into the rack enclosure FIGURE 3 12 Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 FIGURE 3 12 Sliding the Server Into the Rack 15 Using two screws per side secure the front of the hardmount brackets that are attached to the sides of the server to the front of the rack FIGURE 3 13 The size of the screws varies depending on your particular rack FIGURE 3 13 Securing the Front of the Server to the Rack Chapter 3 Mounting the Server Into a 4 Post Rack 29 Hardmounting the Server in a 600 mm 4
13. 88 RAID 50 6 drive minimum 67 94 RAID 6 4 drive minimum 50 88 RAID 60 8 drive minimum 50 88 Spanned volume 2 drive minimum 100 RAID volume 4 drive minimum 50 100 LSI 3081E Seagate 73GB SAS IM Integrated mirror array 2 disk Data on primary disk might Fujitsu 73GB SAS Seagate 146GB SAS minimum plus up to 2 hot spare disks IME Integrated mirror enhanced array 3 to 8 disks including up to 2 hot spares IS Integrated striping array 2 to 8 disks be merged All data will be deleted during creation All data will be deleted during creation Mirroring the Preinstalled Solaris OS With LSI RAID The Solaris OS supports hardware RAID and cannot be installed on an existing array if one has been created Refer to the Sun Fire X4250 Server Operating System Installation Guide or an HBA card product guide If you choose the preinstalled Solaris OS and want to make the OS part of a RAID set and if you are using LSI RAID only perform the following procedure to update the preinstalled Solaris OS to a mirrored RAID set As stated in TABLE 7 3 only IM Integrated Mirror allows data on the primary hard disk drive HDD to be preserved or merged into an array of disks Chapter 7 Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System 117 118 This example allows the creation of a mirror before or after the Solaris installation The server has 2 disks HDDO with the OS and HDD1 which is blank V
14. BIOS To access the LSI card BIOS press Ctrl C To access the Sun StorageTek card BIOS press Ctrl A TABLE 7 2 RAID HBA Cards RAID HBA Cards Press for BIOS Sun StorageTek Ctrl A LSI 3081E Ctrl C The system has the preinstalled OS on HD0 When the Solaris OS installation is completed the option to upgrade your single disk OS to a mirrored RAID solution is available The configuration procedure is different for each supported controller card For example a Sun StorageTek HBA card has many more options for RAID configuration than an LSI HBA card Configure the RAID depending on your needs as shown in TABLE 7 3 Note Configuring the Sun Netra X4250 server RAID is optional By default the preinstalled Solaris image is configured in a non RAID configuration If anything other than a basic mirror RAID is required it is recommended to perform a fresh installation of the Solaris Operating System or other OS in the desired RAID configuration TABLE 7 3 shows the RAID drive options Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 TABLE 7 3 RAID Drive Options SAS Card Drives Supported RAID Configuration Supported Drive Usage Sun StorageTek Seagate 73GB SAS Volume 1 disk Fujitsu 73GB SAS RAID 0 stripe 2 disk minimum No redundancy Seagate 146GBSAS RAID 1 mirror 2 disk minimum 50 RAID 1E 3 drive minimum 50 RAID 10 4 drive minimum 50 RAID 5 3 drive minimum 67 94 RAID SEE 4 drive minimum 50
15. Post Rack Hardmount in a 600 mm 4 Post Rack Kit The hardmount kit for a 600 mm 4 post rack consists of m Two adjustable rails m Two side rails m Two rear flanges m Bag of screws Note The front to back rail spacing must be at least 392 mm 15 43 in and not more than 504 mm 19 84 in from the outside face of the front rail to the outside face of the back rail FIGURE 3 14 Contents of the Hardmount 600 mm 4 Post Kit 30 Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 Figure Legend 1 Adjustable rails 3 Side rails 2 Screws 4 Rear flanges TABLE 3 4 Hardmount 600 mm 4 Post Rackmount Screw Kit Contents Number Description Where Used 12 M5 x 7 SEM screws 8 for side rails 4 for rear flanges 10 M5 x 12 7 mm screws 10 for rack if appropriate 10 M6 x 13 mm screws 10 for rack if appropriate 9 M6 square clip nuts 9 for rack if appropriate 12 10 32 x 0 5 in combo head screws 12 for rack if appropriate 12 12 24 x 0 5 in combo head screws 12 for rack if appropriate V To Install a Server With a Hardmount in a 600 mm 4 Post Rack 1 Get the adjustable rails from the rack kit FIGURE 3 14 2 Loosen the two screws at the middle of each adjustable rail so that you can extend the adjustable rail FIGURE 3 15 FIGURE 3 15 Adjustable Rail Screws Chapter 3 Mounting the Server Into a 4 Post Rack 31 Figure Legend 1 Adjustable rail screws 3 Lift one of the adjustable rails to t
16. interfere with the ability to move the rack You must first connect cables to the server Tip Two people are needed for this procedure one to move the server in and out of the rack and one to observe the cables and CMA 1 For a cabinet or a free standing rack deploy the antitilt bar 2 Unlock the slide lock buttons FIGURE 3 34 at the right and left sides of the server chassis and slowly pull the server out of the rack until the slide rails reach their stops Chapter 3 Mounting the Server Into a 4 Post Rack 45 FIGURE 3 34 Unlocking the Slide Rail Assembly 3 Inspect the attached cables for any binding or kinks 4 Verify that the CMA extends fully and does not bind in the slide rails 5 When the server is fully extended out release the slide rail lever stops FIGURE 3 35 6 Push both levers simultaneously and slide the server back into the rack FIGURE 3 35 Unlocking the Slide Rail Lever Stops Figure Legend 1 Metal lever 46 Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 7 Simultaneously unlock both slide rail release buttons FIGURE 3 36 and push the server completely into the rack The server should stop after approximately 15 in 40 cm of travel FIGURE 3 36 Slide Rail Release Button 8 Verify that the cables and the CMA retracted without binding 9 Adjust the cable hangers and CMA as required Chapter 3 Mounting the Server Into a 4 Post Rack 47 48 Sun Netra X4250 Se
17. maintain data integrity System availability refers to the ability of a system to recover to an operational state after a failure with minimal impact Serviceability relates to the time it takes to restore a system to service following a system failure Together reliability availability and serviceability features provide for near continuous system operation To deliver high levels of reliability availability and serviceability the Sun Netra X4250 server offers the following features m Ability to disable individual threads and cores without rebooting m Lower heat generation reduces hardware failures Hot pluggable hard drives m Redundant hot swappable power supplies two m Redundant fan units m Environmental monitoring m Internal hardware drive mirroring RAID 1 m Error detection and correction for improved data integrity m Easy access for most component replacements Hot Pluggable and Hot Swappable Components Sun Netra X4250 server hardware supports hot plugging of the chassis mounted hard drives and power supplies By using the proper software commands you can install or remove these components while the system is running Hot swap and hot Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 plug technologies significantly increase the system s serviceability and availability by providing the ability to replace hard drives fan units and power supplies without service disruption Power Supply Redundancy The S
18. on page 81 m To Connect AC Power Cables to the Server on page 82 The server also has serial and USB ports available for connections to optional devices see Cable Connections and Ports on page 75 Note When you are finished connecting the cables to the server ensure that the server can slide smoothly in and out of the rack without binding or damaging the cables See the section To Verify the Operation of the Slide Rails and the CMA on page 46 To Connect the Service Processor Serial Management Port The service processor serial management port is marked SER MGT FIGURE 5 3 This port is the leftmost RJ 45 port on the rear panel Note The serial management SER MGT port connection must be made using a shielded twisted pair STP cable in order to comply with NEBS Lightning requirements Note The cable and DB 9 RJ 45 adapters are for the host serial port and not for the server SER MGT port Use this port for server management This port is needed to set up the service processor network management port as detailed in Connecting to the ILOM Service Processor for the First Time on page 98 Chapter 5 Cabling the Server 79 FIGURE 5 3 Service Processor Serial Management Port Rear Panel SER MGT Note Use the service processor serial management port only for server management This port is the default connection between the service processor and a terminal or a comput
19. pin video cable to connect to a VGA video device a You can use ILOM to redirect the system console to this port m USB ports Two Universal Serial Bus USB ports labeled USBO and USB1 are provided on the rear panel FIGURE 5 1 USB ports support hot plugging You can connect and disconnect USB cables and peripheral devices while the server is running without affecting system operations a You can connect up to 126 devices to each of the two USB controllers for a total of 252 USB devices per server m Input power cables Do not attach power cables to the power supplies until you have finished connecting the data cables and have connected the server to a serial terminal or a terminal emulator PC or workstation The server goes into Standby mode and the ILOM system controller initializes as soon as the input power cables are connected to the power source System messages might be lost if the server is not connected to a terminal PC or workstation at this time Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 Connector Locations FIGURE 5 1 shows the connectors on the rear panel of the Sun Netra X4250 server FIGURE 5 1 Rear Panel Connectors on the Sun Netra X4250 Server Figure Legend Power Supply 0 Input Power Power Supply 1Input Power Service processor serial management port SER MGT Service processor network management port NET MGT Ethernet ports NETO NET1 NET2 NET3 Alarm port USB ports USBO USB1
20. powering on 95 voltage 11 settings 96 server W features 5 web browser interface 105 service processor web based graphical interface 99 network management port not operational until configured 15 port locations illustrated 77 powering on for the first time 95 service processor SP configuration 98 service processor SP interfaces 100 service required indicator 78 SNMP 99 Solaris 10 operating system 109 Solaris 10 operating system preinstallation 109 Solaris 10 OS user documentation 120 Solaris 10 training 121 Solaris media kit contents 16 Solaris Operating System documentation online xi Solaris OS preinstalled version 6 Standby mode 82 standby voltage causes service processor to power on 15 standby voltage 3 3v 96 static IP address 105 stop bit 96 subnet 111 Sun StorageTek card 116 118 system status LEDs as environmental fault indicators 9 See also LEDs T temperature sensors 9 terminal 111 thermistors 9 Index 135 136 Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010
21. the end of the bottom portion of the strain relief housing FIGURE 5 12 FIGURE 5 12 Routing the Wires out of the Bottom Portion of the Strain Relief Housing 3 Insert a tie wrap into the bottom portion of the strain relief housing 90 Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 4 Loop the tie wrap over the wires and back out of the strain relief housing and tighten the tie wrap to secure the wires to the strain relief housing FIGURE 5 13 FIGURE 5 13 Securing the Wires to the Strain Relief Housing 5 Lower the top portion of the strain relief housing so that the three prongs on the top portion insert into the openings in the DC input plug Push the top and bottom portions of the strain relief housing together until they snap into place FIGURE 5 14 Chapter 5 Cabling the Server 91 FIGURE 5 14 Assembling the Strain Relief Housing Managing Cables With the CMA This section provides instruction for using the cable management assembly V To Secure the Server Cables in the CMA Once the server cables are connected and placed inside the CMA open the velcro cable straps and wrap the straps around the CMA securing the cables inside the CMA FIGURE 5 15 92 Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 FIGURE 5 15 Securing the Server Cables With the CMA and Velcro Straps Note Verify the operation of the slide rails and CMA and cable service loops Perform the steps in the foll
22. the preinstalled Solaris OS is complete you can modify the Solaris 10 GRUB menu to direct output to the video port by default Caution This procedure is intended only for advanced users of the Solaris OS You can seriously disrupt server operation or make the server unbootable if you introduce a problem in the menu 1st file Vv To Set the Video Port as the Default Output 1 Open the boot grub menu 1st file in a text editor 2 Modify the following line in the file to change the default so that the console output goes to the video port default 1 3 Run the following command to add the X server startup scripts usr dt bin dtconfig e 4 Reboot the server After the system reboots the console output goes to the video port by default 5 Configure RAID drives if necessary See Configuring RAID Drives on page 115 Configuring RAID Drives After you configure the Solaris OS you might need to configure the RAID drives This section contains the following topics m RAID Drive Overview on page 116 m Mirroring the Preinstalled Solaris OS With LSI RAID on page 117 m Creating a RAID Set to Incorporate a Preinstalled OS Using the Sun StorageTek Card on page 118 Chapter 7 Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System 115 116 RAID Drive Overview The Sun Netra X4250 server has two optional RAID host bus adapter HBA cards You can access RAID configuration through the HBA card
23. v To Set the Video Port as the Default Output 115 Configuring RAID Drives 115 RAID Drive Overview 116 viii Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 Mirroring the Preinstalled Solaris OS With LSI RAID 117 v To Create a Mirror Image of the Solaris OS on HDD1 118 Creating a RAID Set to Incorporate a Preinstalled OS Using the Sun StorageTek Card 118 w To Mirror Your Configured Solaris OS 119 Solaris 10 OS User Information 120 Accessing Solaris 10 User Documentation 120 Downloading Solaris 10 OS Software 120 Solaris 10 OS Training 121 Troubleshooting 123 Powering On and Off the Server 123 v To Apply Main Power for All Server Components 123 Power Off From Main Power Mode 124 Setup Troubleshooting 125 Contacting Support 127 Updating the System Firmware 129 Updating the Firmware 129 v To Update the Firmware 129 Index 133 Contents ix x Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 Preface This installation guide provides detailed information about how to install the Sun Netra X4250 server from Oracle The audience for this guide is primarily system administrator network administrators and service technicians who have an understanding of server systems Note All internal components except hard drives must be installed by qualified service technicians only Using UNIX Commands This document might not contain information about basic UNIX commands and procedures such as shutting d
24. want to use Chapter 6 Powering On the System 107 m If you want to use the preinstalled Solaris 10 operating system see Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System on page 109 m If you want to install a supported Linux OS and the required drivers refer to the Sun Netra X4250 Server Operating System Installation Guide 820 4602 This document also contains procedures for installing the Solaris operating system from media m If you want to install a supported Windows OS and the required drivers refer to the Sun Netra X4250 Server Windows Operating System Installation Guide 820 4602 For additional OS considerations specific to this server also refer to either the Sun Netra X4250 Server Product Notes 820 4059 108 Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 CHAPTER 7 Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System This chapter describes how to configure the Solaris 10 Operating System OS that might be preinstalled on your Sun Netra X4250 server This chapter assumes that your server has a hard drive installed with the Solaris OS preinstalled Your system might be different depending on your hard drive configuration This chapter includes the following topics m Solaris Preinstallation Overview on page 109 m Configuring the Solaris OS on page 114 m Configuring RAID Drives on page 115 m Solaris 10 OS User Information on page 120 Solaris Preinstall
25. were ordered with the server Optional Component Installation The standard components of the server are installed at the factory However if you ordered options such as additional memory or PCI cards these items will be shipped separately If possible install these components prior to installing the server in a rack Note The PCI card slots include two PCIe 15W slots 1 and 2 one PCI X 15W slot 3 one PCI X 25W slot 4 and one PCIe 25W slot 5 for a total of 5 PCI slots If you ordered any options that are not factory installed see the Sun Netra X4250 Server Service Manual 820 4056 for installation instructions Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation 13 Note The list of optional components can be updated without notice See the product web pages for the most current list of components supported in the server http www sun com products n solutions hw networking 14 ESD Precautions Electronic equipment is susceptible to damage by static electricity Use a grounded antistatic wriststrap footstrap or equivalent safety equipment to prevent electrostatic damage ESD when you install or service the servers Caution To protect electronic components from electrostatic damage which can permanently disable the system or require repair by service technicians place components on an antistatic surface such as an antistatic discharge mat an antistatic bag or a disposable antistatic mat Wear an antist
26. 3 24 Location of the Mounting Bracket Release Button d Press the metal lever labeled Push on the middle section FIGURE 3 25 of the sliding rail then push the middle section back into the rack FIGURE 3 25 Unlocking the Slide Rail Middle Section Figure Legend 1 Metal lever 2 Attach a mounting bracket to the right side of the chassis 38 Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 a Position the mounting bracket against the server chassis FIGURE 3 26 so that the slide rail lock is at the front and the three keyed openings on the mounting bracket are aligned with the three locating pins on the side of the chassis FIGURE 3 26 Attaching a Mounting Bracket to the Chassis b With the heads of the three locating pins protruding though the three keyed openings in the mounting bracket pull the mounting bracket toward the front of the chassis until the bracket locks into place with an audible click c Verify that all three locating pins are trapped in the keyed openings and that the rear locating pin has engaged the mounting bracket lock as shown in the right side of FIGURE 3 26 3 Attach the second mounting bracket to the left side of the chassis 4 Determine which rack hole numbers to use when attaching the slide rails to the rack posts The server is two rack units tall 2U The slide rails occupy the lower half of the 2U space 5 Determine which screws you will use to mount the slide rails
27. Administration server First KDC Optional Additional KDCs English English C 7 bit ASCII Networked Nonnetworked Yes No 255 255 0 0 Yes No Yes No Chapter 7 Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System 111 TABLE 7 1 Installation Information Installation Worksheet Continued Description Enter System Configuration Asterisk indicates default Name service if Name service the system uses a name service provide the Which name service should this system use Provide the name of the domain in which the system resides Do you want to specify a name server or let the installation program find one Provide IP addresses for the DNS server You must enter at least one IP address but you can enter up to three addresses You can also enter a list of domains to search when a DNS query is made Provide the following information about your LDAP profile If you specify a proxy credential level in your LDAP profile gather the following information Proxy bind distinguished name Proxy bind password NIS NIS DNS LDAP None Specify one Find one IP addresses 1 3 Search Domains 1 3 Profile name Profile server following information Domain name NIS and NIS DNS LDAP 112 Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 TABLE 7 1 Installation Worksheet Continued Installation Information Description Enter System
28. Alarm status indicators Top to bottom Critical LED Major LED Minor LED User LED 2 System status indicators Left to right Locator LED button Service Required LED System Activity LED Power button 3 Removable media In 2 hard drive configurations 2 Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 FIGURE 1 3 Front Panel With Bezel Removed and Two HDDs Figure Legend a _ a O N Alarm status indicators Also displayed with front bezel installed see FIGURE 1 2 System status indicators Also displayed with front bezel installed see FIGURE 1 2 Hard drive 1 HDD 1 Hard drive 0 HDD 0 Hard drive LEDs Top to bottom OK to Remove LED Service Required LED Power OK LED FIGURE 1 4 Front Panel With Bezel Removed and Four HDDs Figure Legend N OO OO BR N Alarm status indicators Also displayed with front bezel installed see FIGURE 1 2 System status indicators Also displayed with front bezel installed see FIGURE 1 2 Hard drive 2 HDD 2 Hard drive 3 HDD 3 Hard drive 1 HDD 1 Hard drive 0 HDD 0 Hard drive LEDs Top to bottom OK to Remove LED Fault LED Activity LED Chapter 1 Sun Netra X4250 Overview 3 FIGURE 1 5 Rear Panel Cable Connectors and LEDs Figure Legend 1 Power Supply 0 LEDs Power Supply 0 Power Supply 1 LEDs Power Supply 1 System LEDs Service Processor Serial Management Port Service Processor Network Management Port Gigabit Ethernet Ports Alarm Por
29. Configuration Asterisk indicates default Default route Time zone Root password Do you want to specify a default route IP address or let the Solaris installation program find one The default route provides a bridge that forwards traffic between two physical networks An IP address is a unique number that identifies each host on a network Select one of the following routes e Specify IP address An etc defaultrouter file is created with the specified IP address When the system is rebooted the specified IP address becomes the default route Detect IP address Let the Solaris installation program detect an IP address However the system must be on a subnet that has a router that advertises itself by using the ICMP router discovery protocol If you are using the command line interface the software detects an IP address when the system is booted e None Select None if you do not have a router or do not want the software to detect an IP address at this time The software automatically tries to detect an IP address on reboot How do you want to specify your default time zone Choose a root password for the system Specify IP address Detect IP address None Geographic region Offset from GM Time zone file Chapter 7 Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System 113 114 Configuring the Solaris OS Vv To Configure the Preinstalled Solaris OS 1 Log in to the service processo
30. E 4 2 Securing the Side Brackets to the Side of the Server 3 Get the rail guides from the rack kit FIGURE 4 1 4 Lift the rail guides to the desired height in the rack and using two screws each secure both rail guides to the rack FIGURE 4 3 The size of the screws varies depending on your particular rack 52 Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 FIGURE 4 3 Installing the Rail Guides in the Rack 5 Lift the server into the rack and slide it onto the rail guides FIGURE 4 4 FIGURE 4 4 Installing and Securing the Server in the 2 Post Rack SESS FT FT PT IS a 15 FT F5 F8 Chapter 4 Mounting the Server Into a 2 Post Rack 53 6 Using two screws on each side secure each side bracket on the server to the front of the rack FIGURE 4 4 The size of the screws varies depending on your particular rack 7 Optional If your environment contains especially high vibrations use the rear plates to further secure the server to the rack FIGURE 4 1 The rear plates attach to the rear of the post and to one of the three eyelets on each side bracket depending on the thickness of the post a Using one M5 x 7 SEM screw for each rear plate loosely install the screw in one of the three positions on the rear plate FIGURE 4 5 The position varies depending on the thickness of the rail in the rack For example FIGURE 4 5 shows where you would install the screw for the middle rack position on the rear plate
31. LOM Service Processor for the First Time This section describes how to connect to the ILOM service processor SP for initial setup and configuration This section also includes an overview of SP interfaces and connections This section covers the following topics m ILOM Service Processor Software Overview on page 98 m Determining the ILOM Service Processor IP Address on page 101 m Modifying the Service Processor IP Address on page 103 ILOM Service Processor Software Overview The ILOM service processor SP consists of the following components Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 TABLE 6 1 ILOM Service Processor Components Item Port 1 ILOM hardware 2 ILOM firmware 3 Remote Console application 4 Client Side Secure Shell application 5 Serial redirection Function ILOM includes the following hardware components An embedded service processor SP chipset The service processor monitors the status and configuration of field replaceable components inside your server such as fans disk drives and power supplies e Two rear panel external connections NET MGT port Ethernet connection and RJ 45 serial management port Several system management firmware applications are preinstalled on the SP chipset These operating system independent firmware applications provide the following system management interfaces into your server e Web based graphical interface e Secure Shell SSH c
32. Netra X4250 Server Site Planning Guide 820 4053 Online Installation Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide 820 4055 Online Issues amp Sun Netra X4250 Server Product Notes 820 4059 Online updates System Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager 2 0 User s 820 1188 Online Management Guide Addendum to the Sun Integrated Lights Out 820 4198 Online Manager 2 0 User s Guide Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager ILOM 2 0 820 4060 Online Supplement for the Sun Netra X4250 Server Service Sun Netra X4250 Server Service Manual 820 4056 Online Platform safety Sun Netra X4250 Server Safety and Compliance 816 7190 Online and compliance Guide Generic safety Important Safety Information for Sun Hardware 821 1590 Shipping kit Systems General Sun Netra Rack Server Getting Started Guide 820 3016 Shipping kit Documentation Support and Training These web sites provide additional resources Sun Function Documentation Support Training URL http docs sun com http www sun com support http www sun com training Preface xiii Document Feedback Submit comments about this document by clicking the Feedback link at http docs sun com Include the title and part number of the document with your feedback Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide part number 820 4055 11 xiv Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 CHAPTER 1 Sun Netra X4250 Overview This chapter describes the features of the Sun Netra
33. P address and full path name URL to the flash image gt load source tftp xxx xxx xx xx pathname NOTE A firmware upgrade will cause the server and ILOM to be reset It is recommended that a clean shutdown of the server be done prior to the upgrade procedure An upgrade takes about 6 minutes to complete ILOM will enter a special mode to load new firmware No other tasks can be performed in ILOM until the firmware upgrade is complete and ILOM is reset Are you sure you want to load the specified file y n y Do you want to preserve the configuration y n y Firmware update is complete ILOM will now be restarted with the new firmware Update complete Reset device to use new image gt After the flash image has been updated the system automatically resets The service processor resets runs diagnostics and returns to the login prompt on the serial console similar to EXAMPLE A 1 EXAMPLE A 1 Typical Boot Sequence Following Firmware Update U Boot 1 1 1 May 23 2007 21 30 12 POST cpu PASSED POST ethernet PASSED Hit any key to stop autoboot 0 Booting image at fe080000 IP Protocols ICMP UDP TCP IGMP Checking all file systems fsck 1 37 21 Mar 2005 Setting kernel variables done Mounting local filesystems Cleaning tmp var run var lock Identifying DOC Device Type G3 G4 H3 OK Appendix A Updating the System Firmware 131 132 EXAMPLE A 1 Typical Boot Sequenc
34. PC to the following settings 8N1 eight data bits no parity one stop bit a 9600 baud m Disable hardware flow control CTS RTS a Disable software flow control XON XOFF Connect a null serial modem cable from the server s back panel RJ 45 serial port to a terminal device if not connected already See FIGURE 1 5 for the serial port position Press Enter on the terminal device to establish a connection between the terminal device and the ILOM SP The prompt appears gt 104 Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 7 8 Type the following command to change a static address to a DHCP address set SP network IPSource dhcp Type show SP network to view the newly assigned DHCP address DHCP enabled is shown as IPSource DHCP Using the Service Processor ILOM Web Browser Interface Note The SP web browser Interface can be accessed only if you know the service processor IP address See Determining the ILOM Service Processor IP Address on page 101 V To Change a Static IP Address Using the SP ILOM Web Browser Interface 1 10 Open a Sun Microsystems supported web browser such as Internet Explorer Mozilla or Firefox Type the IP address of the SP in the browser address bar For example https xxx XXX XXX XXX where xxx IP address numbers Accept the certificate when prompted Enter your username root and password changme Select the Configurat
35. Procedures Problem Server powers on but the monitor does not Possible Solution Is the Power button for the monitor turned on Is the monitor power cord connected to a wall outlet Is the monitor power cord connected to the monitor Does the wall outlet have power Test by plugging in another device CD or DVD does not eject from the media tray when you press the Eject button Move the mouse or press any key on the keyboard The drive might be in low power mode Use the utility software installed on your server to eject the CD Ensure that the media in the device is not in use and is not mounted by the operating system No video is displayed on the monitor screen Is the monitor cable attached to the video connector Does the monitor work when connected to another system If you have another monitor does it work when connected to the original system If after POST and BIOS are complete you no longer see video output on your monitor and see only a flashing cursor check the configuration of the operating system to determine if it is configured to redirect its output exclusively over the serial line Server does not power on when the front panel Power button is pressed Keep notes on the following situations in case you need to call service Is the Power LED illuminated on the front of the system Ensure that the power cord is connected to the system and to a grounded power receptacle Doe
36. Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide i amp SUN rJ a 4 Part No 820 4055 11 May 2010 Revision 11 VISIO Copyright 2008 2010 Oracle and or its affiliates All rights reserved This software and related documentation are provided under a license agreement containing restrictions on use and disclosure and are protected by intellectual property laws Except as expressly permitted in your license agreement or allowed by law you may not use copy reproduce translate broadcast modify license transmit distribute exhibit perform publish or display any part in any form or by any means Reverse engineering disassembly or decompilation of this software unless required by law for interoperability is prohibited The information contained herein is subject to change without notice and is not warranted to be error free If you find any errors please report them to us in writing If this is software or related software documentation that is delivered to the U S Government or anyone licensing it on behalf of the U S Government the following notice is applicable U S GOVERNMENT RIGHTS Programs software databases and related documentation and technical data delivered to U S Government customers are commercial computer software or commercial technical data pursuant to the applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation and agency specific supplemental regulations As such the use duplication disclosure modificatio
37. System Software on page 107 Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation 15 Note The Solaris OS is preinstalled on the servers When you power on you are automatically guided through the Solaris OS configuration procedure See Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System on page 109 12 Install any firmware updates or required patches to the server Refer to the Sun Netra X4250 Server Product Notes for a list of required patches 13 Load additional software from the Solaris media kit optional The Solaris media kit sold separately includes several CDs containing software to help you operate configure and administer your server Refer to the documentation provided with the media kit for a complete listing of included software and detailed installation instructions Safety Precautions Caution Deploy the antitilt bar on the equipment rack before beginning an installation Caution The Sun Netra X4250 server weighs approximately 40 Ib 18 14 kg Two people are required to lift and mount this 2U server into a rack enclosure when using the procedures in this document gt gt Caution When completing a two person procedure always communicate your intentions clearly before during and after each step to minimize confusion 16 Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 CHAPTER 3 Mounting the Server Into a 4 Post Rack This chapter provides instructions fo
38. To Create a Mirror Image of the Solaris OS on HDD1 1 Power on your server system for the first time 2 Press Ctrl C to access the LSI RAID configuration utility 3 Select the SAS card SAS1068E and press Enter 4 Choose RAID Properties 5 Create an IM integrated mirror for the required disk configuration 6 Select the hard disks to be used Use the right arrow to move the cursor to the RAID column Press the Spacebar to include into RAID 7 Because HDDO contains data select merge or delete m Choose M to merge data and start a sync operation m Choose D to erase the preinstalled Solaris OS 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 to exit the configuration utility and reboot Creating a RAID Set to Incorporate a Preinstalled OS Using the Sun StorageTek Card The Sun StorageTek card enables you to choose from many RAID configurations How you configure your system depends on your system requirements and the available hard disk drives in the system The following example shows how to mirror the preinstalled Solaris OS This is the recommended option and all remaining disks should there be more than 2 are incorporated into a DATA RAID set using the available options as shown in TABLE 7 3 You need the Sun Netra X4250 Server Tools and Drivers CD The Sun Netra X4250 Server Tools and Drivers CD image can be donloaded from the Sun Down
39. Windows Server 2003 e VMware Refer to the server product notes for information on the minimum version of supported OS and required patches PCIe and PCI X specifications described in this table list the physical requirements for PCI cards Additional support capabilities must also be provided such as device drivers for a PCI card to function in the server Refer to the specifications and documentation for a given PCI card to determine if the required drivers are provided that enable the card to function in this server Preinstalled Solaris Operating System The Sun Netra X4250 server is preinstalled with the Solaris 10 OS and offers the following Solaris OS features Stability high performance scalability and precision of a mature 64 bit operating system Support for over 12 000 leading technical and business applications Solaris Containers Isolate software applications and services using flexible software defined boundaries DTrace A comprehensive dynamic tracing framework for tuning applications and troubleshooting systemic problems in real time Predictive Self Healing Capability that automatically diagnoses isolates and recovers from many hardware and application faults Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 m Security Advanced security features designed to protect the enterprise at multiple levels m Network Performance Completely rewritten TCP IP stack dramatically improves the
40. X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 d Configure the terminal device or the terminal emulation software running on a laptop or PC to the following settings a 8N1 eight data bits no parity one stop bit 9600 baud m Disable hardware flow control CTS RTS m Disable software flow control XON XOFF e Connect a null serial modem cable from the server s back panel RJ 45 serial port to a terminal device if not connected already See FIGURE 1 5 for the serial port position f Press Enter on the terminal device to establish a connection between the terminal device and the ILOM service processor SP The following prompt appears gt g Use a pencil or other pointed object to press and release the recessed Power button on the server front panel When main power is applied to the server the Power OK LED next to the Power button lights and remains lit 4 To display a screen for installing the preinstalled Solaris OS from the system management port type start SP console 5 Install and configure the software as required Note To switch back to the ILOM command line interface from the serial console press Esc Setting Up the Operating System Software After configuring the ILOM service procesor with network settings you can configure the preinstalled Solaris 10 operating system OS or install a Linux or Windows platform operating system Use the appropriate reference below depending on which OS you
41. X4250 server Topics include m Sun Netra X4250 Server on page 1 m Features on page 5 m High Levels of System Reliability Availability and Serviceability on page 8 Sun Netra X4250 Server The Sun Netra X4250 server FIGURE 1 1 is a 2 rack unit 2U server FIGURE 1 1 Sun Netra X4250 Server The Sun Netra X4250 server is a scalable reliable high performance entry level server optimized for enterprise data centers The server offers the following key features Single or dual Intel Xeon L5408 quad core 2 13 GHz processors for high throughput and energy savings High levels of system uptime through the processor and memory reliability availability and serviceability RAS features coupled with redundancy of some system components and support for hardware RAID 0 1 1E A space efficient rack optimized form factor 2U chassis Unified server management though the use of the Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager ILOM system controller interface ILOM integrates and manages x64 platforms with the same tool set and in heterogeneous environments using industry standard element management tools and enterprise frameworks Chassis Controls LEDs and Connectors The following figures show the physical characteristics of the front and rear panels of the Sun Netra X4250 server FIGURE 1 2 FIGURE 1 3 and FIGURE 1 5 FIGURE 1 2 Front Panel With DVD Figure Legend 1
42. a 600 mm 4 Post Rack on page 31 19 inch 4 post slide rail kit for Installing a Server With a Sliding Rail Mount in a 800 1000 mm cabinet depths with 19 Inch 4 Post Rack for Use With the Cable cable management assembly Management Assembly on page 37 Note If you have more than six DC powered servers in the same rack you might exceed Telcordia NEBS EMI limits Hardmounting the Server in a 19 Inch 4 Post Rack Hardmount 19 Inch 4 Post Rack Kit The hardmount kit for a 19 inch 4 post rack consists of m Two hardmount brackets m Two rear mount support brackets m Two rear mount flanges m Bag of screws 18 Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 Note The front to back rail spacing must be at least 460 mm 18 11 in and not more than 715 mm 28 15 in from the outside face of the front rail to the outside face of the back rail FIGURE 3 1 Contents of the Hardmount 19 Inch 4 Post Kit Figure Legend 1 Rear mount flanges 3 Rear mount support brackets 2 Screws 4 Hardmount brackets TABLE 3 2 19 inch 4 Post Rackmount Screw Kit Contents Number Description Where Used 10 M5 x 4 5 mm Phillips flathead screws 8 for hardmount brackets 2 extra 10 M4 x 0 5 mm x 5 mm Phillips panhead screws 4 6 for rear mount brackets 6 4 extra 10 M5 x 12 7 mm screws 10 for rack if appropriate 10 M6 x 13 mm screws 10 for rack if appropriate Chapter 3 Mounting the Server Into a 4 Post Rack 19
43. adapters for serial cables 80 address IP 14 addresses web See web sites applying power 106 B baud rate for serial terminal 96 bits setting for serial terminal 96 C cables adapters for serial data cables 80 configuration information needed 14 configuring preinstalled Solaris OS 114 configuring the service processor SP 98 current 11 D DHCP IP address 100 103 104 diagnostics running remotely 7 diagnostics when run 96 DIMMs dual inline memory modules error correcting 10 parity checking 10 disk configuration RAID 0 9 downloading Solaris 10 OS software 120 E electrical specifications current 11 voltage 11 emergency shutdown 124 environmental monitoring subsystem 9 error messages power related 9 F first time AC power 95 front panel 124 133 G gateway IP address 14 graceful shutdown 124 GRUB boot loader 110 GRUB menu 110 115 H handshaking for serial terminal no 96 hardware RAID 117 host bus adapter HBA 116 hot swappable components about 8 l information about Solaris 10 120 initial setup 98 installation instructions optional components reference 13 installing cable management assembly 44 server into rack to 62 19 inch 2 post hardmount 56 63 19 inch 4 post hardmount 18 19 inch 4 post slide mount 22 23 inch 2 post hardmount 50 600 mm 4 post hardmount 30 installing optional components 13 Integrated Lights Out Manager ILOM 98 overvie
44. ar l acc s des contenus produits ou services tiers ou a leur utilisation Contents Preface xi Sun Netra X4250 Overview 1 Sun Netra X4250 Server 1 Chassis Controls LEDs and Connectors 2 Features 5 Preinstalled Solaris Operating System 6 Remote Manageability With ILOM 7 High Levels of System Reliability Availability and Serviceability 8 Hot Pluggable and Hot Swappable Components 8 Power Supply Redundancy 9 Environmental Monitoring 9 Support for RAID Storage Configurations 9 Rackmountable Enclosure 10 Preparing for Installation 11 Electrical Specifications 11 Additional Power System Information 12 Changing Sun Netra Rack Servers from AC to DC Input or From DC to AC Input 12 Tools and Equipment Needed 12 Shipping Kit Inventory List 13 Optional Component Installation 13 ESD Precautions 14 Installation Overview 14 Safety Precautions 16 3 Mounting the Server Into a 4 Post Rack 17 4 Post Rackmounting Options 18 Hardmounting the Server in a 19 Inch 4 Post Rack 18 Hardmount 19 Inch 4 Post Rack Kit 18 v To Install a Server With a Hardmount 19 Inch 4 Post Rack 20 Mounting the Server in a Sliding Rail Mount 19 Inch 4 Post Rack 22 Sliding Rail Mount 19 Inch 4 Post Rack Kit 22 v To Install a Server With a Sliding Rail Mount in a 19 Inch 4 Post Rack 24 Hardmounting the Server in a 600 mm 4 Post Rack 30 Hardmount in a 600 mm 4 Post Rack Kit 30 v To Install a Server With a Hardmount in a 600 mm 4 Post Rack 31 Installing a S
45. ate 1 Obtain the slide assemblies from the rack kit FIGURE 4 14 64 Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 2 Press in the green button on each slide assembly and pull the right side and left side inner members glides completely out of the slides FIGURE 4 15 FIGURE 4 15 Removing Glides from the Slides Figure Legend 1 Glide 2 Button 3 Slide in two parts Chapter 4 Mounting the Server Into a 2 Post Rack 65 3 Using eight of the M4 x 0 5 x 5 mm Phillips panhead screws from the rackmount kit four for each side attach each glide to the side of the server chassis FIGURE 4 16 FIGURE 4 16 Attaching the Glides to the Server Chassis 4 Get the rack brackets front and rear from the rackmount kit FIGURE 4 14 66 Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 5 Lift each front bracket to the desired position at the front of the rack and attach a front bracket to each of the front rack posts FIGURE 4 17 To secure each bracket use two of the M5 x 12 7 mm screws or two of the M6 x 13 mm screws Tighten the screws enough to secure the brackets but leave them loose enough for adjustment later FIGURE 4 17 Attaching the Front Brackets to the Posts Joceccec A Chapter 4 Mounting the Server Into a 2 Post Rack 67 6 Lift each rear bracket to the desired position at the rear of the rack and attach a rear bracket to each of the rear rack posts FIGURE 4 18 To s
46. atic grounding strap connected to a metal surface on the chassis when you work on system components Installation Overview This installation guide provides procedures that are to be performed in the following order 1 Verify that you have received all of the components that ship with your server See Shipping Kit Inventory List on page 13 2 Gather configuration information for your system See your system administrator for specific details including these parameters a Netmask m IP address for the service processor a Gateway IP address 3 Install any optional components shipped with your system If you have purchased other optional components such as additional memory install these components prior to mounting the server in a rack See Optional Component Installation on page 13 4 Mount the server into a rack or cabinet See Chapter 3 for 4 post racks or Chapter 4 for 2 post racks Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 Note In the rest of this manual the term rack means either an open rack or a closed cabinet 5 Connect the server to a serial terminal or a terminal emulator PC or workstation to display system messages See Powering On the System for the First Time on page 95 Tip The serial terminal or a terminal emulator should be connected before you connect the power cables As soon as power is connected to the system the service processor immediately powers on and
47. ation Overview Read this section before you set up the Solaris OS Delivery Methods To configure the preinstalled Solaris OS you can select a delivery option in the GRUB menu that allows you to choose a delivery method m Configure the preinstalled Solaris OS through the serial management port default method m Configure the preinstalled Solaris 10 image using a directly connected monitor and keyboard 109 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 enables you to select to direct output to either the serial port or video port If you do not select an output within 10 seconds at the GRUB menu the system boots using the default output serial management port ttya Serial redirection requires a connection to the serial management port See Determining the ILOM Service Processor IP Address on page 101 and Using the Serial Connection on page 103 Before You Begin Before you configure the preinstalled Solaris OS you must do the following 1 Perform initial configuration of the service processor and determine the server s network settings See Powering On the System on page 95 2 Gather the information that you will need to configure the server See Installation Worksheet on page 111 3 After these steps are complete you can configure the preinstalled Solaris OS See Configuring the Solaris OS on pag
48. ch side screw each glide to the side of the server chassis FIGURE 3 9 FIGURE 3 9 Fixing the Glides to the Server Chassis 6 Get the short brackets and long brackets from the rackmount kit FIGURE 3 6 7 Lift each short bracket to the desired position at the front of the rack and attach a short bracket to each of the front rack uprights FIGURE 3 10 Use two of the brass M6 collar screws and M6 cage nuts if required and one threaded strip to secure each bracket FIGURE 3 10 8 Lift each long bracket to the desired position at the rear of the rack and attach a long bracket to each of the rear rack uprights FIGURE 3 10 To secure each bracket use two of the brass M6 collar screws and M6 cage nuts if required and one threaded strip exactly as you did for the front rack uprights in the previous step 26 Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 FIGURE 3 10 Securing the Brackets to the Rack i wa oz Mi Xi x Jk ni xd o Note If your rack has 10 32 holes use the 10 32 collar screws and 10 32 threaded strips 9 Extend a slide to line up the access holes with the front screw holes 10 Secure the slide onto the short and long brackets at the front and rear of the rack FIGURE 3 11 Use the M5 panhead screws from the inside Use the M5 nuts plain washers and star washers from the outside Use extension brackets instead of the long brackets if the dimension is greater than 665 mm Chapter
49. cifications Parameter AC pc Voltage nominal 100 120 200 240 VAC 48 VDC or 60 VDC Input current maximum 8 2A 19 A Frequency 50 60 Hz N A DC Input Treatment N A Isolated DC Return DC 1 1 The DC power source must be reliably connected to ground 11 is suitable for connection to intrabuilding or unexposed wiring or cabling only The intra building port s of the equipment or subassembly MUST NOT be metallically connected to interfaces that connect to the OSP or its wiring These interfaces are designed for use as intra building interfaces only Type 2 or Type 4 ports as described in GR 1089 CORE Issue 4 and require isolation from the exposed OSP cabling The addition of Primary Protectors is not sufficient protection in order to connect these interfaces metallically to OSP wiring Caution WARNING The intra building port s of the equipment or subassembly Additional Power System Information The total input power for the system is divided equally among the power supplies in operation Reversing the positive and negative inputs to the power supplies of a DC input system will not cause damage However the power supplies with reversed input will not operate The inputs to a power supply are isolated from the system chassis and the other power supply inputs The AC or DC power inputs may be at different voltages within the acceptable range and may have different offset voltages relative to the system chassis C
50. ctor attaches to the right mounting bracket The larger extension is called the CMA outer connector and attaches to the right sliding rail Caution Support the CMA during this installation Do not permit the assembly to hang by its own weight until it is secured by all three attachment points 1 At the rear of the rack plug the CMA rail extension into the end of the left sliding rail assembly FIGURE 3 30 The tab at the front of the rail extension clicks into place FIGURE 3 30 Inserting the CMA Rail Extension Into the Rear of the Left Slide Rail i 2 Insert the smaller CMA extension into the clip located at the end of the mounting bracket FIGURE 3 31 Chapter 3 Mounting the Server Into a 4 Post Rack 43 FIGURE 3 31 Mounting the Inner CMA Connector 3 Insert the larger extension into the end of the right rail FIGURE 3 32 FIGURE 3 32 Attaching the Outer CMA Connector 4 Insert the hinged plastic connector at the left side of the CMA fully into the CMA rail extension FIGURE 3 33 The plastic tab on the CMA rail extension locks the hinged plastic connector in place 44 Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 FIGURE 3 33 Mounting the Left Side of the Rail Vv To Verify the Operation of the Slide Rails and the CMA If you are using the CMA on a rack kit with slide rails follow these steps to ensure that the CMA will not
51. e G3 G4 H3 OK Configuring network interfaces Internet Systems Consortium DHCP Client V3 0 1 Copyright 2007 Internet Systems Consortium All rights reserved For info please visit http www isc org products DHCP eth0 config auto negotiation on 100FDX 100HDX 10FDX 10HDX Listening on LPF eth0 00 14 4f 3f 8c af Sending on LPF eth0 00 14 4f 3f 8c af Sending on Socket fallback DHCPDISCOVER on eth0 to 255 255 255 255 port 67 interval 6 eth0 link up 100 Mbps Full Duplex auto negotiation complete DHCPDISCOVER on eth0 to 255 255 255 255 port 67 interval 15 Hostname hostname Starting portmap daemon portmap Initializing random number generator done INIT Entering runlevel 3 Starting system log daemon syslogd and klogd Starting periodic command scheduler cron Starting IPMI Stack Done Chapter 6 Powering On the System 97 EXAMPLE 6 1 Sample Service Processor Output Continued Starting OpenBSD Secure Shell server sshd Starting Servicetags listener stlistener Starting FRU update program frutool hostname login 4 Go to the Connecting to the ILOM Service Processor for the First Time on page 98 and connect to the ILOM SP 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 server is operated without adequate cooling mechanisms 98 Connecting to the I
52. e 114 4 Configure RAID if necessary See Configuring RAID Drives on page 115 110 Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 Installation Worksheet Fill in TABLE 7 1 with information you need to configure the preinstalled Solaris 10 OS for the server Collect only the information that applies to your system TABLE 7 1 Installation Worksheet Installation Information Description Enter System Configuration Asterisk Indicates Default Language Locale Terminal Network connection DHCP If you are not IP address using DHCP note the network address Subnet IPv6 Host name Kerberos Choose from the list of available languages for the Solaris 10 software Choose your geographic region from the list of available locales Choose the type of terminal that you are using from the list of available terminal types Is the system connected to a network Can the system use Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP to configure its network interfaces If you are not using DHCP supply the IP address for the system Example 129 200 9 1 If you are not using DHCP is the system part of a subnet If yes what is the netmask of the subnet Example 255 255 0 0 Do you want to enable IPv6 on this machine A host name that you choose for the system Do you want to configure Kerberos security on this machine If yes gather the following information Default realm
53. e Following Firmware Update Continued Configuring network interfaces Internet Systems Consortium DHCP Client V3 0 1 Copyright 2007 Internet Systems Consortium All rights reserved For info please visit http www isc org products DHCP eth0 config auto negotiation on 100FDX 100HDX 10FDX 10HDX Listening on LPF eth0 00 14 4f 3f 8c af Sending on LPF eth0 00 14 4f 3f 8c af Sending on Socket fallback DHCPDISCOVER on eth0 to 255 255 255 255 port 67 interval 6 eth0 link up 100 Mbps Full Duplex auto negotiation complete DHCPDISCOVER on eth0 to 255 255 255 255 port 67 interval 15 Hostname hostname Starting portmap daemon portmap Initializing random number generator done INIT Entering runlevel 3 Starting system log daemon syslogd and klogd Starting periodic command scheduler cron Starting IPMI Stack Done Starting OpenBSD Secure Shell server sshd Starting Servicetags listener stlistener Starting FRU update program frutool hostname login Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 Index Numerics 19 inch 2 post hardmount installing 56 screw kit 57 19 inch 2 post sliding rail mount installing 63 19 inch 4 post hardmount installing 18 screw kit 19 19 inch 4 post slide mount installing 22 screw kit 24 64 23 inch 2 post hardmount installing 50 screw kit 51 600 mm 4 post hardmount installing 30 screw kit 31 A activity indicator 79
54. e hardware flow control CTS RTS m Disable software flow control XON XOFF Connect a null serial modem cable from the server s back panel RJ 45 serial port to a terminal device if not connected already See FIGURE 1 5 for the serial port position Press Enter on the terminal device to establish a connection between the terminal device and the ILOM service processor SP The following prompt appears gt Chapter 6 Powering On the System 103 7 Type the default user name root and then type the default password changeme to log in to the ILOM SP The ILOM displays a default command prompt indicating that you have successfully logged in gt Type the following command to determine the SP IP address show SP network To assign a static IP ADDRESS type the following commands in exact order set SP network IPSource static set SP network IPAddress xXX XXX XXX XXX set SP network Netmask xXXX XXX XXX XXX set SP network Gateway xxXx XXX XXX XXX where xxx IP address numbers V To Change the SP Static IP address to a DHCP IP Address Using the Serial Connection 1 Connect a terminal or a PC running terminal emulation software to the server serial port Ensure that the server hardware is installed and cables are inserted Verify that your terminal laptop PC or terminal server is operational Configure the terminal device or the terminal emulation software running on a laptop or
55. ecure each bracket use two of the M5 x 12 7 mm screws or two of the M6 x 13 mm screws as you did in Step 5 Tighten the screws enough to secure the brackets but leave them loose enough for adjustment later FIGURE 4 18 Securing the Rear Brackets to the Rack Posts Note If your rack has 10 32 holes use the 10 32 collar screws and 10 32 threaded strips 68 Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 7 Align the glides attached to the server with the slide assemblies in the rack You might find that there is too much or too little room between the two slides mounted in the rack consequently the glides attached to the server might not align correctly with the slides in the rack If either situation occurs loosen the screws on the front and back brackets Step 5 and Step 6 move the brackets inward or outward to the appropriate points then tighten the brackets again 8 Push in the slide buttons and slide the server all the way into the rack enclosure FIGURE 4 19 FIGURE 4 19 Sliding the Server Into the Rack Chapter 4 Mounting the Server Into a 2 Post Rack 69 9 Fully tighten the screws on the front brackets FIGURE 4 20 Tightening the Front Bracket Screws 70 Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 10 Fully tighten the screws on the rear brackets FIGURE 4 21 Tightening the Rear Bracket Screws Chapter 4 Mounting the Server Into a 2 Post Rack 71 11 Attach Cable Manage
56. edure does not work power cycle the server 1 Press the Power button to power off the server and wait 20 to 30 seconds 2 Press the Power button again to power system back on Note For additional troubleshooting information see the Sun Netra X4250 Server Service Manual Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 Contacting Support If the troubleshooting procedures in this chapter fail to solve your problem use TABLE 8 3 to collect information that you might need to communicate to the support personnel TABLE 8 4 lists the Sun web sites and telephone numbers for additional technical support TABLE 8 3 System Information Needed for Support System Configuration Information Needed Your Information Sunservice contract number System model Operating environment System serial number Peripherals attached to the system Email address and phone number for you and a secondary contact Street address where the system is located Superuser password Summary of the problem and the work being done when the problem occurred Other Useful Information IP address Your Information Server name system host name Network or internet domain name Proxy server configuration Chapter 8 Troubleshooting 127 TABLE 8 4 Sun Technical Support Contacts Server Documents and Support Resources PDF files for all current Sun Netra X4250 server docum
57. ents Solaris 10 and other software documents This web site has full search capabilities Discussion and troubleshooting forums Support diagnostic tools and alerts for all Sun products SunSolve web site Contains links to software patches Lists some system specifications troubleshooting and maintenance information and other tools SunService support phone numbers Lists international telephone numbers for SunService support Warranty and contract support contacts Links to other service tools Warranties for every Sun product URL or Telephone Number http www sun com documentation http docs sun com documentation http supportforum sun com http www sun com bigadmin http www sunsolve sun com handbook_pub 1 800 872 4786 1 800 USA 4Sun select Option 1 http www sun com service contacting solution html http www sun com service warrantiescontracts http www sun com service support warranty 128 Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 APPENDIX A Updating the System Firmware The chapter conatins the following sections Updating the Firmware on page 129 Updating the Firmware The ILOM load command updates both the service processor firmware and the server firmware The flash image consists of the following components Service processor firmware BIOS and POST Reset Config Sequencer Partition description To use the featur
58. er A Caution Do not attach a modem to this port Connect a Category 5 shielded twisted pair STP cable from the serial management SER MGT port to the terminal device When connecting either a DB 9 or a DB 25 cable use an adapter to perform the crossovers given for each connector V To Connect the Service Processor Network Management Port The service processor network management port is labeled NET MGT FIGURE 5 4 This port is located just to the right of the serial management SER MGT port on the rear panel FIGURE 5 4 Service Processor Network Management Port Rear Panel NET MGT 80 Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 Note This port is not operational until you configure the network settings through the serial management port as detailed in Connecting to the ILOM Service Processor for the First Time on page 98 Note If you have access to a DHCP server on the network you can see the service processor get an IP address because the DHCP client is enabled by default Note The service processor network management port is configured by default to retrieve network settings with Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP and allow connections using Solaris Secure Shell SSH You might need to modify these settings for your network Instructions are given in Chapter 6 Connect a Category 5 cable from the NET MGT network management port to your network switch
59. erver With a Sliding Rail Mount in a 19 Inch 4 Post Rack for Use With the Cable Management Assembly 37 v To Install the Slide Rail Assemblies 37 v To Install the Cable Management Assembly 44 v To Verify the Operation of the Slide Rails and the CMA 46 4 Mounting the Server Into a 2 Post Rack 49 2 Post Rackmounting Options 50 Hardmounting the Server in a 23 Inch 2 Post Rack 50 Hardmount 23 Inch 2 Post Rack Kit 50 v To Install a Server With a Hardmount in a 23 Inch 2 Post Rack 52 Hardmounting the Server in a 19 Inch 2 Post Rack 56 Hardmount 19 Inch 2 Post Rack Kit 56 vi Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 v To Install a Server With a Hardmount in a 19 Inch 2 Post Rack 58 Mounting the Server With a Sliding Rail Mount in a 19 Inch 2 Post Rack 63 v To Install a Server With a Sliding Rail Mount in a 19 Inch 2 Post Rack 63 Cabling the Server 75 Cable Connections and Ports 75 Connector Locations 77 Status Indicator Locations 77 Connecting the Server Cables 79 v To Connect the Service Processor Serial Management Port 79 w To Connect the Service Processor Network Management Port 80 v To Connect the Ethernet Network Cables 81 v To Connect AC Power Cables to the Server 82 DC Operation Conditions and Procedures 82 DC Power Source Requirements 83 DC Supply and Ground Conductor Requirements 83 Overcurrent Protection Requirements 84 v To Assemble the DC Input Power Cable 85 v To Install the Strain Relief Housings 89 Managing Cables Wi
60. es and fixes in subsequent firmware releases perform To Update the Firmware on page 129 V To Update the Firmware 1 Ensure that the ILOM service processor network management NET MGT port is configured This action is required to access the new flash image over the network See Modifying the Service Processor IP Address on page 103 129 2 Open an SSH session to connect to the service processor ILOM CLI ssh root xx xxx xx x Are you sure you want to continue connecting yes no yes Password password nothing displayed Waiting for daemons to initialize Daemons ready Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager Version 2 0 0 0 Copyright 2007 Sun Microsystems Inc All rights reserved Use is subject to license terms gt 3 Verify that the host is powered off If the host is not powered off type the stop SYS command gt stop SYS 4 Type the 1oad command The load command updates the service processor flash image and the host firmware The 1oad command requires the following information m IP address of a TFTP server on the network that can access the flash image m Full path name to the flash image that the IP address can access The command usage is as follows load script source tftp xxx xxx xx xx pathname where m script Do not prompt for confirmation and act as if yes was specified 130 Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 m source Specifies the I
61. ess card system DC Supply and Ground Conductor Requirements The server must meet the following requirements Suitable conductor material use copper conductors only Power supply connections through the input connector 12 AWG between the Sun Netra X4250 server and the source There are three conductors m 48V negative terminal m Chassis ground connection 48V Return positive terminal System ground conductor 12 AWG to be connected to the chassis Cable insulation rating Minimum of 75 C 167 F low smoke fume LSF flame retardant Cable type one of the following m UL style 1028 or other UL 1581 VW 1 compliant equivalent IEEE 383 compliant a IEEE 1202 1991 compliant Branch circuit cable insulation color Per applicable National Electrical Codes Chapter 5 Cabling the Server 83 m Grounding cable insulation color Green and yellow Note Depending on the DC power source the 48V negative terminal might be marked with a minus symbol and the 48V Return positive terminal might be marked with a positive symbol When attaching DC cables keep the following requirement in mind to minimize the possibility of transient energy appearing on the main input to the equipment The DC battery power source must be in the same premises as the server The server cannot be in one building with the power source in another building A Caution You must restrict the connection from the server
62. ews nuts plain washers and 8 for slides star washers 10 M5 x 12 7 mm screws 10 for rack if appropriate 12 M6 x 13 mm screws 10 for rack if appropriate 9 M6 square clip nuts 9 for rack if appropriate 10 10 32 collar screws 4 short 4 long 2 extra 8 for racks with 10 32 holes if appropriate 12 10 32 x 0 5 in combo head screws 12 for rack if appropriate 12 12 24 x 0 5 in combo head screws 12 for rack if appropriate V To Install a Server With a Sliding Rail Mount in a 19 Inch 4 Post Rack 1 Get the hardmount brackets and M5 x 4 5 mm flathead Phillips screws from the standard rack kit FIGURE 3 1 These hardmount brackets and screws are shipped with the standard server ship kit not as part of the sliding rail 19 inch 4 post rackmount ship kit 2 Use four of the supplied M5 x 4 5 mm flathead Phillips screws to secure each of the hardmount brackets to the sides of the server FIGURE 3 7 24 Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 FIGURE 3 7 Securing the Hardmount Bracket to the Server 3 Get the Telco slide assemblies from the rack kit FIGURE 3 6 4 Press in the button on each slide and pull the glide completely out of the slide FIGURE 3 8 FIGURE 3 8 Dismantling the Slide Chapter 3 Mounting the Server Into a 4 Post Rack 25 Figure Legend 1 Glide 2 Button 3 Slide in two parts 5 Using eight of the M4 x 0 5 x 5 mm panhead Phillips screws from the rackmount kit four for ea
63. f both rails The distance between the rails is now equal to the width of the server with mounting brackets c Tighten the screws to lock the ends of the rails in place d At the rear of the rack repeat Step a through Step c for the rear ends of the rails 9 Deploy the antitilt bar if the chassis or rack is so equipped overturn a cabinet A Caution The weight of the server on extended slide rails can be enough to Chapter 3 Mounting the Server Into a 4 Post Rack 41 to lift and mount the server into a rack enclosure when using the procedures in this A Caution The server weighs approximately 40 Ib 18 kg Two people are required chapter 10 Insert the ends of the mounting brackets into the sliding rails FIGURE 3 29 FIGURE 3 29 Mounting the Chassis on the Slide Rails 11 Slide the chassis into the rack Caution Verify that the server is securely mounted in the rack and that the slide rails are locked to the mounting brackets before continuing 42 Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 Vv To Install the Cable Management Assembly The cable management assembly CMA clips into the ends of the left and right sliding rail assemblies No screws are necessary for mounting the CMA The right sides of the two CMA arms have hinged extensions On the manufacturer s instruction sheet the smaller extension is called the inner CMA connector The conne
64. hanging Sun Netra Rack Servers from AC to DC Input or From DC to AC Input Safety agency requirements prohibit Sun Microsystems from changing a product from AC input to DC input or from DC input to AC input after the product has been removed from the agency approved manufacturing site Tools and Equipment Needed To install the system you must have the following tools m No 2 Phillips screwdriver m ESD mat and grounding strap In addition you must provide a system console device such as one of the following 12 Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 a ASCII terminal m Workstation m Terminal server m Patch panel connected to a terminal server Shipping Kit Inventory List Standard components of the server are installed at the factory However if you ordered options such as a PCI card and monitor these are shipped to you separately Note Inspect the shipping cartons for evidence of physical damage If a shipping carton appears damaged request that the carrier s agent be present when the carton is opened Keep all contents and packing material for the agent s inspection Verify that you have received all the parts of your server m Server chassis m 19 inch 4 post rackmount kit and a slide rail assembly m Package of mounting screws and nuts in assorted sizes to fit various types of racks and cabinets m Miscellaneous hardware cables connectors and so on m Any optional components that
65. he ability to control power manage components and access the host console m Serves as an integration point for other management tools m Enables the download of service processor SP firmware and BIOS changes a Manages the inventory of hot pluggable system components ILOM enables you to remotely run diagnostics such as power on self test POST that would otherwise require physical proximity to the server s serial port You can also configure ILOM to send email alerts of hardware failures hardware warnings and other events related to the server or to ILOM Chapter 1 Sun Netra X4250 Overview 7 The service processor runs independently of the server using the server s standby power Therefore ILOM continues to function when the server operating system goes offline or when the server is powered off For information about configuring and using the ILOM service processor refer to the Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager ILOM 2 0 User s Guide and other ILOM documents for the Sun Netra X4250 server These documents are available online at http docs sun com app docs prod server nebs High Levels of System Reliability Availability and Serviceability Reliability availability and serviceability RAS are aspects of a system s design that affect its ability to operate continuously and to minimize the time necessary to service the system Reliability refers to a system s ability to operate continuously without failures and to
66. he desired location in the rack Using two screws secure the front of the rail in the rack FIGURE 3 16 The size of the screws varies depending on your particular rack FIGURE 3 16 Securing the Front of the Adjustable Rails to the Rack 4 At the rear of the rack use two screws to secure the rear of the adjustable rails to the rack FIGURE 3 17 The size of the screws varies depending on your particular rack 32 Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 FIGURE 3 17 Securing the Rear of the Adjustable Rails to the Rack 5 Tighten the two screws at the middle of each adjustable rail FIGURE 3 15 6 Repeat Step 3 through Step 5 to mount the other adjustable rail into the rack 7 Get the rear flanges from the rack kit FIGURE 3 14 8 Using one M5 x 7 SEM screw for each rear flange loosely install the rear flange onto the rear of each of the adjustable rails FIGURE 3 18 Do not completely secure the rear flanges to the adjustable rails You will use these flanges to set the rack depth for the server in a later step Chapter 3 Mounting the Server Into a 4 Post Rack 33 FIGURE 3 18 Installing the Rear Flange Onto the Adjustable Rail Q LS LI LI e LI LI LU LI amp creee 9 Get the side rails from the rack kit FIGURE 3 14 10 Using eight of the M5 x 7 SEM screws four for each side rail secure the side rails to the sides of the server FIGURE 3 19
67. in 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 BE 4A 52 IPAddress 110 7 100 4 Netmask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 110 7 100 254 DNS 0 0 0 0 IPSource static Hostname SUNSP001B24BE4A52 Target Commands show set 9 Record the IP address assigned to the ILOM 102 Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 Modifying the Service Processor IP Address Choose one of the following methods to change the current IP address of the ILOM service processor SP Using the Serial Connection on page 103 Using the Service Processor ILOM Web Browser Interface on page 105 Using the Serial Connection The following examples show how to change the current IP address of the ILOM service processor using a serial connection V To Change the SP DHCP IP Address to a Static IP Address Using the Serial Connection 1 Connect a terminal or a PC running terminal emulation software to the server serial port Ensure that the server hardware is installed and cables are inserted Verify that your terminal laptop PC or terminal server is operational Configure the terminal device or the terminal emulation software running on a laptop or PC to the following settings a 8N1 eight data bits no parity one stop bit m 9600 baud m Disabl
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69. ion Guide May 2010 Solaris 10 OS Training Sun provides flexible training options that accommodate your personal schedule and learning style The training options include instructor led web based online CD ROM and Live Virtual Classes For Solaris 10 Training and Certification options at a glance go to http www sun com training catalog solaris10 html Chapter 7 Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System 121 122 Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 CHAPTER Troubleshooting This chapter describes troubleshooting information and how to apply and remove power to Oracle s Sun Netra X4250 server Support contacts are also included This chapter includes the following topics m Powering On and Off the Server on page 123 m Setup Troubleshooting on page 125 m Contacting Support on page 127 Powering On and Off the Server Use the following procedures to power on and power off the Sun Netra X4250 server V To Apply Main Power for All Server Components 1 Verify that the top cover is on If the cover is removed the system powers off 2 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 3 Use a pen or other 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 P
70. ion tab and then the Network tab Set configurations such as IP configuration and DNS as required Do one of the following m If DHCP is required select the Enable DHCP check box m If STATIC is required clear the Enable DHCP check box and manually set all IP information If you manually change the IP address you must manually change the subnet mask because the subnet mask changes according to the IP address class Note your settings and log out If the IP address changes you must reconnect using the newly assigned IP address because the current session will become unresponsive Chapter 6 Powering On the System 105 See the Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager 2 0 User s Guide for detailed information Applying Power for the First Time V To Turn on the Server for the First Time 1 Verify that the top cover is on If the cover is removed the system will power off 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 6 1 3 To verify that you are connected to the server through the serial management port perform the following substeps a Connect a terminal or a PC running terminal emulation software to the server serial port b Ensure that the server hardware is installed and cables are inserted c Verify that your terminal laptop PC or terminal server is operational 106 Sun Netra
71. l m Chassis ground a 48V Return positive terminal Chapter 5 Cabling the Server 85 Note Depending on the DC power source the 48V negative terminal might be marked with a minus symbol and the 48V Return positive terminal might be marked with a positive symbol 5 Strip 5 16 inches 8 mm of insulation from each of the wires coming from the DC power source Do not strip more than 5 16 inches 8 mm from each wire Doing so leaves uninsulated wire exposed from the DC connector after the assembly is complete FIGURE 5 7 Stripping the Insulation From the Wire k Figure Legend 1 5 16 in 8 mm 6 Open the cage clamp for this section of the DC input plug by taking one of the following actions m Insert the tip of the cage clamp operating lever into the rectangular hole directly above the hole in the DC input plug where you want to insert the first wire Press down on the cage clamp operating lever FIGURE 5 8 86 Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 FIGURE 5 8 Opening the Cage Clamp Using the Cage Clamp Operating Lever Figure Legend 1 DC input plug m Insert a small slotted screwdriver into the rectangular hole directly above the hole in the DC input plug where you want to insert the first wire and press down on the screwdriver FIGURE 5 9 Chapter 5 Cabling the Server 87 FIGURE 5 9 Opening the Cage Clamp Using a Screwdriver Figure Legend 1 DC input plug
72. ling and requirements information DC Power Source Requirements TABLE 5 3 lists DC power source requirements for each power supply in the Sun Netra X4250 server and TABLE 5 4 lists DC power source requirements for the server as a whole Note DC power source must be reliably connected to ground TABLE 5 3 DC Operating Power Limits and Ranges for Each Power Supply in the Server Description Limit or Range Operating input voltage range 40 VDC to 75 VDC nominal Maximum operating input current 11 7 A Maximum operating input power 660 W 82 Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 TABLE 5 4 DC Operating Power Limits and Ranges for the Server Description Limit or Range Operating input voltage range 40 VDC to 75 VDC Maximum operating input current 23 A Maximum operating input power 900 W The server must meet the following requirements Must be reliably connected to protected earth ground May be supplied by one or two power sources isolated from each other Must be capable of providing up to 500 W of continuous power per power supply Limited to TNV 2 as defined by UL 60950 and IEC 60950 Note The DC version of the server must be installed in a restricted access location According to the intent of the National Electrical Code a restricted access location is an area intended for qualified or trained personnel only and has access controlled by a locking mechanism such as a key lock or an acc
73. load cenetr at http www sun com download Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 V To Mirror Your Configured Solaris OS 1 Using your Solaris Server log in and start X server This graphical user interface is required for StorageTek Software Management N From the supplied Tools amp Drivers CD copy the StorMan ds application located in the mount point RAIDmgmt StorageTEK Solaris directory to a new directory you choose on your Solaris server for example mkdir StorMan oO Change the permissions of the new directory and StorMan application Chmod 777 StormMan ds 4 Run the following command to install the application pkgadd d StorMan ds 5 Choose to install all components when prompted 6 To run the application type the following sh usr StorMan StorMan sh A split screen appears 7 Click the screen to activate the Managed Systems List 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 All attached hard disk drives on Enclosure 0 and 1 appear Tip HDDO OS should be Enclosure 0 Logical Volume 1 11 To mirror the OS right click Logical Device 1 and choose Expand or Change Logical Device 12 Choose the appropriate RAID option in this example RAID 1 for Mirror
74. m If your rack has threaded mounting holes in the rack posts determine whether the threads are metric or standard Select the appropriate screws from the package included in the mounting kit Chapter 3 Mounting the Server Into a 4 Post Rack 39 m If your rack does not have threaded mounting holes the mounting screws are secured with a caged nut 6 Attach a slide rail to the right front rack post a Loosely attach the front of a slide rail to the right front rack post FIGURE 3 27 using two screws FIGURE 3 27 Mounting a Slide Rail Note Do not tighten the screws yet b Adjust the length of the slide rail by sliding the rear mounting flange to reach the outside edge of the rear rack post c Loosely attach the rear of the slide rail to the rear rack post with two screws 7 Attach the second slide rail to the left rack posts in a similar manner Do not tighten the screws 8 Use the slide rail spacing tool to adjust the distance between the slide rails a At the front of the rack plug the left side of the tool into slots at the end of the left rail FIGURE 3 28 40 Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 FIGURE 3 28 Adjusting the Distance Between the Slide Rails LIU b Insert the right side of the tool into the front end of the right rail while sliding the end of the rail to the right or left as needed to enable the ends of the tool to enter the ends o
75. ment Arm CMA to rails note labels on rails and CMA to right FIGURE 4 22 side Side with arrow attaches to inner glide other side attached to outer member FIGURE 4 22 Attaching Cable Management Arm to Right Side 72 Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 12 Attach Cable Management Arm CMA to rails note labels on rails and CMA to left FIGURE 4 23 side Side with arrow attaches to inner glide other side attached to outer member FIGURE 4 23 Attaching Cable Management Arm to Left Side 2 aleieeelele cle oe olen Chapter 4 Mounting the Server Into a 2 Post Rack 73 74 Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 CHAPTER 5 Cabling the Server This chapter provides instructions for cabling the server Topics include m Cable Connections and Ports on page 75 m Connecting the Server Cables on page 79 m DC Operation Conditions and Procedures on page 82 m Managing Cables With the CMA on page 92 Note References to left and right are from your viewpoint as you face either the front or rear of the equipment Cable Connections and Ports The following list describes the server s cable connections and ports m Minimum cable connections for the servers m At least one system on board Ethernet network connection NET port m The service processor serial management port SER MGT port m The service processor network management port NET MGT port m AC o
76. n and adaptation shall be subject to the restrictions and license terms set forth in the applicable Government contract and to the extent applicable by the terms of the Government contract the additional rights set forth in FAR b 227 19 Commercial Computer Software License December 2007 Oracle USA Inc 500 Oracle Parkway Redwood City CA 94065 This software or hardware is developed for general use in a variety of information management applications It is not developed or intended for use in any inherently dangerous applications including applications which may create a risk of personal injury If you use this software or hardware in dangerous applications then you shall be responsible to take all appropriate fail safe backup redundancy and other measures to ensure the safe use Oracle Corporation and its affiliates disclaim any liability for any damages caused by use of this software or hardware in dangerous applications Oracle and Java are registered trademarks of Oracle and or its affiliates Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners AMD Opteron the AMD logo and the AMD Opteron logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices Intel and Intel Xeon are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation All SPARC trademarks are used under license and are trademarks or registered trademarks of SPARC International Inc UNIX is a registered trademark licensed through X Open Company Ltd Thi
77. ng CD R W CD R W DVD R W DVD R W Power supplies Two hot swappable 660W AC or DC power supply units PSUs providing N 1 redundancy Alarm One Telco alarm Cooling Three high power fans for processor memory FB DIMM and PCI card cooling Three low power fans for hard drive and removable media drive cooling Ethernet ports Four 1 GbE RJ 45 based autonegotiating ports on two separate controllers Note Two 10 GbE ports are available by adding Sun 10 Gigabit Ethernet PCI X Adapter PCI interfaces e One X8 PCle full length full height slot One X8 PCIe slot e Two X4 PCIe slots e One PCI X full length full height slot e One PCI X slot Chapter 1 Sun Netra X4250 Overview 5 TABLE 1 1 Feature Specifications Continued Feature Description USB ports Two USB 2 0 ports on rear panel Additional ports The following ports are located on the rear panel of the server e One RJ 45 serial management port SER MGT the default connection to system controller e One 10 100 Mbps Ethernet network management port NET MGT connection to the system controller One Alarm port connection to the alarm card e One VGA port connection to the host Remote management On board Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager ILOM Firmware Firmware comprising ILOM system management e BIOS and POST Operating systems e Solaris 10 8 07 Operating System preinstalled on disk 0 or newer Red Hat Enterprise Linux e SUSE Linux e MS
78. o display system output or ILOM output A console can also be started to display system output By default the ILOM output appears The BIOS contains these serial redirection options See the Sun Netra X4250 Server Service Manual and the Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager 2 0 User s Guide for more information Chapter 6 Powering On the System 99 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 to change these defaults See the Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager 2 0 User s Guide for detailed information Service Processor Interfaces After you configure the IP address to comply with your network IP scheme you can access the ILOM service processor SP web browser interface using a Sun Microsystems supported Internet web browser You can also connect to the ILOM service processor through Secure Shell SSH Choose from one of several ILOM SP interfaces to support system management on your server After you have determined the IP address of the SP you can access SP firmware applications through the following ILOM SP interfaces m Serial port CLI m Secure Shell SSH CLI m Ethernet based web browser ILOM IP Addresses The ILOM service processor SP is assigned a DHCP IP address by default There are two requirements for DHCP IP address assignment to occur m Connection to your network must be through a NET MGT port
79. ommand line interface e IPMI v2 0 command line interface CLI e Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP v3 interface These interfaces call the same underlying system management functions on your SP You can work with one or more of these interfaces to integrate with other management interfaces running in your data center The Remote Console application allows remote clients to view the graphical console of your host server as though the clients were directly attached to its video connector The Remote Console mirrors the video display from the server VGA device up to 1280 x 1024 resolution locally on the remote management system The remote keyboard mouse CD drive or diskette drive appear as standard USB devices The Remote Console depends on the following requirements to run correctly Client systems require a web browser at least IE 6 Mozilla or Firefox with Sun Java Runtime Environment at least version 1 6 plug ins correctly installed Java runtime environment is available for free download at http java sun com You must install a Secure Shell communications application on the remote client system server workstation or laptop to access the ILOM through a remote Secure Shell SSH Many Secure Shell communications applications are available from commercial or open source distribution Refer to http www openssh org for information about open source client side SSH applications You can set the serial redirection t
80. or hub To Connect the Ethernet Network Cables The server has four network connectors marked NETO NET1 NET2 and NET3 FIGURE 5 5 These connectors are RJ 45 Gigabit Ethernet FIGURE 5 5 Service Processor Ethernet Network Ports Rear Panel T 1 Connect a Category 5 cable from your network switch or hub to Ethernet Port 0 NETO on the rear of the chassis NETO is the farthest left port in the 4 port network cluster in FIGURE 5 5 2 Connect Category 5 cables from your network switch or hub to the remaining Ethernet ports NET1 NET2 NET3 as needed Note The LEDs located above each NET port are Link Activity left and Speed right indicators for each port Chapter 5 Cabling the Server 81 AN A V To Connect AC Power Cables to the Server Powering on the system for the first time requires special preparation and procedures For example if you have not prepared a display before connecting the AC power cable system messages could be missed Caution Finish the hardware procedures in this chapter but do not attach the AC power cable yet Caution The server goes into Standby mode and the service processor initializes as soon as the AC power cable is connected to the power source Go to Powering On the System for the First Time on page 95 for instructions on connecting the server to AC power DC Operation Conditions and Procedures This section provides DC power cab
81. ower button lights and remains lit as shown in FIGURE 8 1 123 124 FIGURE 8 1 Front Panel Power OK LED Note The first time the server powers on the power on self test POST can take up to a minute Power Off From Main Power Mode To remove main power from the server use one of the following two methods TABLE 8 1 Shutdown Methods Shutdown Method Graceful shutdown Use a pen or other pointed object to press and release the Power button on the front panel This action 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 shut down to Standby power mode immediately Emergency shutdown Press and hold the Power button for at least four seconds to force the main power off and cause the server to enter standby power mode When the main power is off the Power OK LED on the front panel begins flashing indicating that the server is in standby power mode Caution To completely power off the server you must disconnect the power cords from the back panel of the server Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 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 troubleshooting information in TABLE 8 2 TABLE 8 2 Troubleshooting
82. owing procedure again before continuing To Verify the Operation of the Slide Rails and the CMA on page 46 Chapter 5 Cabling the Server 93 94 Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 CHAPTER 6 Powering On the System This chapter includes instructions for booting the server and for enabling the system controller network management port The following topics are included Powering On the System for the First Time on page 95 m Connecting to the ILOM Service Processor for the First Time on page 98 m Applying Power for the First Time on page 106 m Setting Up the Operating System Software on page 107 Powering On the System for the First Time This section provides an overview and instructions for powering on your system the first time To Power On the System for the First Time Tip The serial terminal or a terminal emulator should be connected before you connect the power cables or you will not see the system messages The server goes into Standby mode and the ILOM service processor initializes as soon as the power cables are connected to the power source 95 96 The service processor runs on the 3 3V standby voltage As soon as power is connected to the system the service processor powers on runs diagnostics and initializes the ILOM firmware 1 Connect a terminal or a terminal emulator PC or workstation to the service processor serial management port Config
83. own the system booting the system and configuring devices Refer to the following for this information m Software documentation that you received with your system m Oracle s Solaris Operating System documentation which is at http docs sun com xi Shell Prompts Shell Prompt C shell C shell superuser Bourne shell and Korn shell Bourne shell and Korn shell superuser machine name machine name xii Typographic Conventions Typeface Meaning Examples AaBbCc123 The names of commands files and directories on screen computer output AaBbCc123 What you type when contrasted with on screen computer output AaBbCc123 Book titles new words or terms words to be emphasized Replace command line variables with real names or values Edit your login file Use 1s a to list all files You have mail su Password Read Chapter 6 in the User s Guide These are called class options You must be superuser to do this To delete a file type rm filename Note Characters display differently depending on browser settings If characters do not display correctly change the character encoding in your browser to Unicode UTF 8 Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 Related Documentation The documents listed as online are available at http docs sun com app docs prod server nebs Part Application Title Number Location Planning Sun
84. performance and scalability of your networked services You can use the preinstalled Solaris 10 OS or reinstall a supported version of the Solaris 10 OS from your network CD or downloaded copy Refer to the Sun Netra X4250 Server Product Notes for information on the supported OS releases for your server Remote Manageability With ILOM The Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager ILOM is system management firmware that is preinstalled on some Sun server platforms ILOM enables you to actively manage and monitor components installed in your server system With ILOM you can monitor and manage your system proactively by viewing hardware configurations monitoring system information managing system alerts and more ILOM provides a browser based web interface and a command line interface as well as an SNMP user interface and an IPMI user interface ILOM automatically initializes as soon as power is applied to your system ILOM will continue to run regardless of the state of the host operating system making it a lights out management system Some key features of ILOM include m Runs on its own processor and resources m Allows for management of the server without consuming system resources m Continues to provide management using standby power even when the server is powered off m Provides an isolated management network separate from the data network m Provides a concise view of hardware inventory and environmental information m Provides t
85. r DC power cables for the two system power supplies m Service processor management ports There are two management ports for use with the ILOM system controller m The service processor serial management port labeled SER MGT uses an RJ 45 cable and is always available This port is the default connection to the ILOM system controller 75 76 Note The serial management SER MGT port connection must be made using a shielded twisted pair STP cable in order to comply with NEBS Lightning requirements a The service processor network management port labeled NET MGT is the optional connection to the ILOM system controller This port is not available until you have configured network settings for the system controller through the service processor serial management port See Connecting to the ILOM Service Processor for the First Time on page 98 The service processor network management port uses an RJ 45 cable for a 10 100BASE T connection This port does not support connections to Gigabit networks m Ethernet ports Labeled NETO NET1 NET2 and NET3 The Ethernet interfaces operate at 10 Mbps 100 Mbps and 1000 Mbps The transfer rates for the Ethernet ports are given in TABLE 5 1 TABLE 5 1 Ethernet Connection Transfer Rates Connection Type IEEE Terminology Transfer Rate Ethernet 10BASE T 10 Mbit sec Fast Ethernet 100BASE TX 100 Mbits sec Gigabit Ethernet 1000BASE T 1000 Mbit sec m VGA video port Use a 9
86. r as an administrator For example Login root Password changeme To start the ILOM console type start SP console Follow the Solaris 10 preinstallation onscreen instructions Type the system and network information when prompted See TABLE 7 1 for collected information The displayed screens can vary depending on how you chose to assign network information to the server DHCP or static IP address After the system configuration information has been entered the OS installation continues On completion the system reboots and displays the Solaris OS login V Optional To Redirect the Console Output to the Video Port You must complete the procedure Configuring the Solaris OS on page 114 and be logged in to the service processor SP before you can redirect the console output to the video port This procedure is optional Note The Solaris GRUB menu enables you to manually select graphics adapter redirection during the boot process If not chosen within 30 seconds after the GRUB menu is displayed the system defaults to serial redirection ttya 1 2 Reboot the system To enable video output choose Solaris Build Graphics Adapter from the GRUB menu Changing Default Console Output Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 Using the GRUB Menu The preinstalled Solaris 10 OS image directs console output to the serial port by default After the initial configuration of
87. r installing the server in an open 4 post rack or closed cabinet This chapter contains the following sections 4 Post Rackmounting Options on page 18 Hardmounting the Server in a 19 Inch 4 Post Rack on page 18 Mounting the Server in a Sliding Rail Mount 19 Inch 4 Post Rack on page 22 Hardmounting the Server in a 600 mm 4 Post Rack on page 30 Installing a Server With a Sliding Rail Mount in a 19 Inch 4 Post Rack for Use With the Cable Management Assembly on page 37 Note References to left and right are from your viewpoint as you face either the front or rear of the equipment Caution The server is heavy Two people are required to lift and mount the server into a rack enclosure when following the procedures in this chapter 4 Post Rackmounting Options The server ships with a 19 inch 4 post hardmount rack kit see To Install a Server With a Hardmount 19 Inch 4 Post Rack on page 20 for installation instructions TABLE 3 1 lists three additional 4 post rackmount kit options that can be ordered from Sun This chapter provides installation instructions for these rackmount kit options TABLE 3 1 Optional Rackmount Kits Mounting Kit Installation Instructions 19 inch 4 post slide mount kit for To Install a Server With a Sliding Rail Mount in a 19 600 800 mm cabinet depths Inch 4 Post Rack on page 24 600 mm x 600 mm rackmount kit To Install a Server With a Hardmount in
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89. runs diagnostics Diagnostic test failures will be printed on the serial terminal 6 Connect the data cables to the server but do not connect the power cable yet See Connecting the Server Cables on page 79 7 Connect the power cable to the server and examine the display for any error messages See Powering On the System for the First Time on page 95 Caution There is a potential for electric shock if the server and related equipment are not properly grounded Note The service processor runs on the 3 3V standby voltage As soon as AC or DC power is connected to the system the service processor immediately powers on runs diagnostics and initializes the ILOM firmware 8 After the service processor boots access the ILOM command line interface CLI through the serial management port and configure the service processor network addresses See Using the Serial Connection on page 103 Note The service processor network management port is not operational until you configure network settings for the service processor through the service processor serial management port 9 Commit the changes to the service processor network parameters See To Power On the System for the First Time on page 95 10 Power on the server from a keyboard using the ILOM software See To Power On the System for the First Time on page 95 11 Set up the operating system See Setting Up the Operating
90. rver Installation Guide May 2010 CHAPTER 4 Mounting the Server Into a 2 Post Rack This chapter provides instructions for installing the server in an open 2 post rack This chapter contains the following sections 2 Post Rackmounting Options on page 50 Hardmounting the Server in a 23 Inch 2 Post Rack on page 50 Hardmounting the Server in a 19 Inch 2 Post Rack on page 56 Mounting the Server With a Sliding Rail Mount in a 19 Inch 2 Post Rack on page 63 Note References to left and right are from your viewpoint as you face either the front or rear of the equipment Caution The server is heavy Two people are required to lift and mount the server into a rack enclosure when following the procedures in this chapter 49 2 Post Rackmounting Options The server ships with a 19 inch 4 post hardmount rack kit see Hardmounting the Server in a 19 Inch 4 Post Rack on page 18 for installation instructions TABLE 4 1 lists two additional 2 post rackmount kit options that can be ordered from Sun This chapter provides installation instructions for these rackmount kit options TABLE 4 1 Optional Rackmount Kits Mounting Kit Installation Instructions 23 inch 2 post rackmount kit To Install a Server With a Hardmount in a 23 Inch 2 Post Rack on page 52 19 inch 2 post rackmount kit Hardmount 19 Inch 2 Post Rack Kit on page 56 Note If you have more than six DC po
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92. s the wall outlet have power Test by plugging in another device Does the monitor sync within five minutes after power on The green LED on the monitor stops flashing and remains illuminated Keyboard or mouse does not respond to actions Verify that the mouse and keyboard cables are connected to the on board USB 2 0 connectors on the server Verify that the server is powered on and the front Power LED is illuminated Chapter 8 Troubleshooting 125 126 TABLE 8 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Continued Problem Possible Solution Server appears to be in low power mode but the Power LED does not blink The Power LED only blinks when all server components are in low power mode A tape drive might be connected to your server Because tape drives do not enter low power mode the Power LED does not blink Hung or frozen server No response from mouse or keyboard or any application Try to access your system from a different server on the network 1 On another system type ping IP_address_of server 2 If a response is returned then try logging in to the Sun Netra X4250 server using either telnet ssh or rlogin 3 If you successfully log in list the running processes using the ps command 4 Kill any processes that appear unresponsive or should not be running by using the kill process_ID command 5 Check the responsiveness of the Sun Netra X4250 server after each process is killed If this proc
93. side rails that are attached to the server to the front of the rack FIGURE 3 22 The size of the screws varies depending on your particular rack FIGURE 3 22 Securing the Front of the Server to the Front of the Rack a 36 Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 Installing a Server With a Sliding Rail Mount in a 19 Inch 4 Post Rack for Use With the Cable Management Assembly Note Ensure that you have all of the parts in the rackmount kit before you begin the installation of the server See Shipping Kit Inventory List on page 13 The rackmount kit contains two slide rail assemblies A slide rail assembly can be installed on either the right or left side of the rack A slide rail assembly consists of two parts a slide rail and a removable mounting bracket The slide rail attaches to the rack posts The mounting bracket attaches to the chassis To Install the Slide Rail Assemblies 1 Pull both mounting brackets completely out of their respective slide rails a Simultaneously press and hold the upper and lower lock buttons of the slide rail lock FIGURE 3 23 FIGURE 3 23 Unlocking the Slide Rail Assembly b Pull the mounting bracket out until it locks in the extended position Chapter 3 Mounting the Server Into a 4 Post Rack 37 c Slide the mounting bracket release button in the direction shown in FIGURE 3 24 then slide the mounting bracket out of the slide rail FIGURE
94. ss of the post a Using two of the M3 x 8 SEM screws for each rear plate loosely install the screws in one of the six positions on the rear plate FIGURE 4 11 The position varies depending on the thickness of the rail in the rack For example FIGURE 4 11 shows where you would install the screws for the optimum rack position on the rear plate Chapter 4 Mounting the Server Into a 2 Post Rack 59 FIGURE 4 11 Installing Screws on the Optimum Rack Position on the Rear Plate b Slide the rear plate in so that the screws slide into position into one set of the eyelets The screw heads should be facing the rear of the server The other side of the rear plate should be in front of the rack post FIGURE 4 12 60 Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 FIGURE 4 12 Installing the Rear Plate to the Side Bracket ss ss 60 os ss 660 os SS SS s ss SS bd ss SS BO SS c Tighten the screws to secure the rear plate to the set of eyelets on the side bracket FIGURE 4 12 d Using two screws secure the other side of the rear plate to the back of the post FIGURE 4 13 The size of the screws varies depending on your rack Chapter 4 Mounting the Server Into a 2 Post Rack 61 FIGURE 4 13 Securing the Rear Plate to the Rack e Repeat Step a through Step d to secure the rear plate on the other post 62 Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 Mounting the Server With a Sliding Rail
95. t USB ports VGA port Slot 3 Slot 0 Slot 4 Slot 1 Slot 5 Slot 2 Top to bottom Power OK LED Service Required LED DC Power LED Top to bottom Power OK LED Service Required LED DC Power LED Left to right Locator LED button Service Required LED Power OK LED SER MGT NET MGT Left to right NETO NET1 NET2 NET3 Left to right USBO USB1 Video PCI X X8 PCle SAS controller PCI X full height full width X4 PCle X8 PCle full height full width X4 PCle Note The PCI card slots include two PCIe 15W slots 1 and 2 one PCI X 15W slot 3 one PCI X 25W slot 4 and one PCIe 25W slot 5 for a total of 5 PCI slots Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 Features TABLE 1 1 lists the features of the Sun Netra X4250 server TABLE 1 1 Feature Specifications Feature Description Processor One or two Intel Xeon L5408 quad core 2 13 GHz socketed processors e 4 cores 32 threads e 8 cores 64 threads Memory slots capacity 16 slots that can be populated with one of the following types of fully buffered FB DIMMs e 1 GB 16 GB maximum e 2 GB 32 GB maximum e 4 GB 64 GB maximum Internal hard drives Two hot pluggable 146 GB SAS drives with a DVD RW drive Or Four hot pluggable 146 GB SAS drives without a DVD RW drive Integrated hard drive controller supports RAID 0 RAID1 and RAID 1E Optical media drive One slot loading slimline DVD drive supporti
96. th the CMA 92 v To Secure the Server Cables in the CMA 92 Powering On the System 95 Powering On the System for the First Time 95 v To Power On the System for the First Time 95 Connecting to the ILOM Service Processor for the First Time 98 ILOM Service Processor Software Overview 98 Service Processor Interfaces 100 ILOM IP Addresses 100 Contents vii Determining the ILOM Service Processor IP Address 101 v To Access the BIOS and View the Service Processor IP Address 101 v To Establish a Connection to the Service Processor Using a Serial Connection 101 Modifying the Service Processor IP Address 103 Using the Serial Connection 103 v To Change the SP DHCP IP Address to a Static IP Address Using the Serial Connection 103 w To Change the SP Static IP address to a DHCP IP Address Using the Serial Connection 104 Using the Service Processor ILOM Web Browser Interface 105 v To Change a Static IP Address Using the SP ILOM Web Browser Interface 105 Applying Power for the First Time 106 v To Turn on the Server for the First Time 106 Setting Up the Operating System Software 107 7 Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System 109 Solaris Preinstallation Overview 109 Delivery Methods 109 GRUB Menu 110 Before You Begin 110 Installation Worksheet 111 Configuring the SolarisOS 114 v To Configure the Preinstalled Solaris OS 114 v Optional To Redirect the Console Output to the Video Port 114 Using the GRUB Menu 115
97. to the DC power source Overcurrent Protection Requirements m Overcurrent protection devices must be provided as part of each equipment rack m Circuit breakers must be located between the DC power source and the Sun Netra X4250 server Use one 20 A double pole fast trip DC rated circuit breaker for each power supply unit Note Overcurrent protection devices must meet applicable national and local electrical safety codes and be approved for the intended application V To Assemble the DC Input Power Cable 1 Identify the parts that you will use to assemble the DC input power cable FIGURE 5 6 The following DC connection parts are required to assemble one or more DC power input cables These cables connect the 48V DC input sources to the power supply units m DC input plugs a Strain relief housings Cage clamp operating lever Tie wraps 84 Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 FIGURE 5 6 DC Connection Parts Figure Legend 1 Strain relief housing 2 DC input plug 3 Cage clamp operating lever 2 Turn off power from the DC power source through the circuit breakers Caution Do not proceed with these instructions until you have turned off the power from the DC power source through the circuit breakers 3 Get a DC input plug from the shipping kit 4 Locate the three wires coming from the DC power source that will be used in the connection to your unit a 48V negative termina
98. u can set up hardware RAID 1 mirroring and hardware RAID 0 striping configurations for any pair of internal hard drives providing a high performance solution for hard drive mirroring Chapter 1 Sun Netra X4250 Overview 9 By attaching one or more external storage devices to the Sun Netra X4250 server you can use a redundant array of independent drives RAID software application such as Solstice DiskSuite or VERITAS Volume Manager to configure system drive storage in a variety of different RAID levels Software RAID applications such as VERITAS Volume Manager are not included with this server You must obtain and license them separately Rackmountable Enclosure The Sun Netra X4250 server uses a space saving 2U high rack mountable enclosure that can be installed into a variety of industry standard racks 10 Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 CHAPTER 2 Preparing for Installation This chapter provides background information about the server installation procedures This chapter contains these topics m Electrical Specifications on page 11 m Additional Power System Information on page 12 m Tools and Equipment Needed on page 12 m Shipping Kit Inventory List on page 13 m Optional Component Installation on page 13 m ESD Precautions on page 14 m Installation Overview on page 14 m Safety Precautions on page 16 Electrical Specifications Electrical Spe
99. un Netra X4250 server provides two hot swappable power supplies enabling the system to continue operating should one of the power supplies fail or if a power source fails Environmental Monitoring The Sun Netra X4250 server features an environmental monitoring subsystem that protects the server and its components against m Extreme temperatures m Lack of adequate airflow through the system m Power supply failures m Hardware faults Temperature sensors are located throughout the system to monitor the ambient temperature of the system and internal components The software and hardware ensure that the temperatures within the enclosure do not exceed predetermined safe operation ranges If the temperature observed by a sensor falls below a low temperature threshold or rises above a high temperature threshold the monitoring subsystem software lights the amber Service Required LEDs on the front and rear panels If the temperature condition persists and reaches a critical threshold the system initiates a graceful system shutdown In the event of a failure of the system controller backup sensors protect the system from serious damage by initiating a forced hardware shutdown Required LEDs remain lit after an automatic system shutdown to aid in problem diagnosis The power subsystem is monitored in a similar fashion by monitoring power supplies and reporting any fault in the front and rear panel LEDs Support for RAID Storage Configurations Yo
100. ure the terminal or terminal emulator with these settings m 9600 baud a 8 bits a No parity m 1 Stop bit a No handshake Note When you power on the server for the first time and you do not have a terminal or terminal emulator PC or workstation connected to the service processor serial management port you will not see system messages After connecting to the server with a terminal or terminal emulator log in to the ILOM CLI to get to the service processor console 2 Turn on the terminal or terminal emulator 3 Connect the AC or DC power cables to Power Supply 0 and Power Supply 1 Watch the terminal for system messages FIGURE 6 1 Rear Panel Power Connectors Figure Legend 1 Power Supply 0 2 Power Supply 1 Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 After the service processor boots the service processor login prompt is displayed on the serial console The following example shows a partial output from the service processor boot sequence leading to the login prompt EXAMPLE 6 1 Sample Service Processor Output U Boot 1 1 1 August 23 2007 21 30 12 POST cpu PASSED POST ethernet PASSED Hit any key to stop autoboot 0 Booting image at fe080000 IP Protocols ICMP UDP TCP IGMP Checking all file systems fsck 1 37 21 Mar 2005 Setting kernel variables done Mounting local filesystems Cleaning tmp var run var lock Identifying DOC Device Typ
101. w 7 IP address 14 IPMI 99 IPv6 111 K Kerberos 111 L languages 111 locator indicator 78 LSI 116 M MAC address 100 minimum cable connections 75 mirrored RAID 116 134 Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 modem not for use with the SER MGT serial management port 80 N NET MGT port 100 netmask 14 network management port not operational until configured 15 O optional components installation instructions in service manual 13 P parity for serial terminal no 96 password 113 POST 125 power supplies fault monitoring 9 powering off the server 124 powering on the server 123 powering on the system for the first time 95 preinstalled Solaris OS 6 R rackmounting 2 post 49 hardmount 19 inch 58 hardmount 23 inch 50 52 sliding rail mount 19 inch 63 4 post 17 cable management assembly 37 hardmount 600mm 30 31 sliding rail 19 inch 24 options 2 post 50 4 post 18 RAID 116 RAID redundant array of independent disks storage configurations 9 redirecting console output 114 region 111 reliability availability and serviceability RAS 8 to remote console 99 S time zone 113 secure shell SSH 99 100 troubleshooting 125 serial connection 101 104 turning on the server 106 serial management port ttya 110 serial port CLI 100 V VERITAS Volume Manager 10 video port 115 serial redirection 99 serial terminal required before
102. wered servers in the same rack you might exceed Telcordia NEBS EMI limits 50 Hardmounting the Server in a 23 Inch 2 Post Rack Hardmount 23 Inch 2 Post Rack Kit The hardmount kit for a 23 inch 2 post rack consists of m Two side brackets m Two rail guides m Two rear plates m Bag of screws Note The 23 inch 2 post rackmount kit supports rack web thicknesses the width of the rack post of 76 20 mm 3 in 101 6 mm 4 in and 127 mm 5 in Sun Netra X4250 Server Installation Guide May 2010 FIGURE 4 1 Contents of the Hardmount 23 Inch 2 Post Kit On amp 4 BE A Figure Legend 1 Side brackets 3 Rear plates 2 Screws 4 Rail guides TABLE 4 2 Hardmount 23 Inch 2 Post Rackmount Screw Kit Contents Number Description Where Used 10 M5 x 7 SEM screws 8 for side brackets 2 for rear plates 10 M5 x 12 7 mm screws 10 for rack if appropriate 10 M6 x 13 mm screws 10 for rack if appropriate 9 M6 square clip nuts 9 for rack if appropriate 12 10 32 x 0 5 in combo head screws 12 for rack if appropriate 12 12 24 x 0 5 in combo head screws 12 for rack if appropriate Chapter 4 Mounting the Server Into a 2 Post Rack 51 V To Install a Server With a Hardmount in a 23 Inch 2 Post Rack 1 Get the side brackets from the rack kit FIGURE 4 1 2 Using eight of the M5 x 7 SEM screws four for each side bracket secure the side brackets to the sides of the server FIGURE 4 2 FIGUR

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