Sun Microsystems Sun Fire X4150 Server User Manual

Sun Fire X4150 Server  
Installation Guide  
Sun Microsystems, Inc.  
Part No. 820-1851-11  
January 2008, Revision A  
Submit comments about this document at: http://www.sun.com/hwdocs/feedback  
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Preface  
The Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide provides detailed information about how to  
install the the Sun Fire X4150™ server hardware and software. This book is intended  
for system Administration, network Administration, and service technicians who  
have an understanding of server systems.  
How This Book Is Organized  
This guide contains the following chapters:  
TABLE P-1 Installation Guide Chapters  
Chapter  
Describes:  
How to set up the Sun Fire X4150 server hardware.  
How to place the Sun Fire X4150 server into a rack using the rail assembly.  
How to connect cables and power up the Sun Fire X4150 server for the first  
time.  
How to configure the Solaris10 Operating System (OS) that might be  
preinstalled on your Sun Fire X4150 server.  
How to configure the Windows Operating System (OS) that might be  
preinstalled on your Sun Fire X4150 server.  
Troubleshooting information and how to apply and remove AC power to the  
Sun Fire X4150 Server. Support contacts are also included.  
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URL  
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Sun  
You can navigate to the Sun Fire X4150  
server document page and then  
download PDF and view HTML  
documents. Includes the LSI card  
MegaRAID Storage Manager x64 Server  
Utilities Reference Manual for MSM.  
Documentation  
Support  
Obtain technical support, and  
download patches.  
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Learn about Sun courses.  
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warranty/index.html  
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warranty.  
Feedback  
Submit your comments.  
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Sun Fire X4150 Server Documentation  
To view the latest Sun Fire X4150 server documentation online, go to  
http://docs.sun.com, and then navigate to Sun Fire X4150 server documentation.  
Related Documentation  
A Where To Find Documentation sheet lists available documents for the Sun Fire X4150  
server and describes the Sun Fire X4150 server document set. The Where to Find  
Documentation sheet is packed with your system and is also posted at the product's  
documentation site.  
Translated versions of some of these documents are available at the web site  
described earlier in French, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, and  
Japanese. English documentation is revised more frequently and might be more up-  
to-date than the translated documentation.  
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Sun is not responsible for the availability of third-party web sites mentioned in this  
document. Sun does not endorse and is not responsible or liable for any content,  
advertising, products, or other materials that are available on or through such sites  
or resources. Sun will not be responsible or liable for any actual or alleged damage  
or loss caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content,  
goods, or services that are available on or through such sites or resources.  
Safety and Compliance Information  
Refer to the following documents for safety information regarding the Sun Fire  
X4150 server:  
Important Safety Information for Sun Hardware Systems, 816-7190: hard copy  
document included in the ship kit.  
Sun Fire X4150 Server Safety and Compliance Guide, 819-6600: available online by  
navigating to the Sun Fire X4150 server document page from the following URL:  
Preface  
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CHAPTER  
1
Before You Begin  
This chapter describes how to set up the Sun Fire X4150 server hardware. It includes  
the following topics:  
Tools and Equipment Needed  
To install the system, you need the following tools:  
#2 Phillips screwdriver  
ESD mat and grounding strap  
Pencil, stylus, or other pointed device, for pushing front panel buttons.  
You also need a system console device, such as one of the following:  
Sun workstation  
ASCII terminal  
Terminal server  
Patch panel connected to a terminal server  
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Installation Process Flowchart  
To install a typical server, follow the flowchart in FIGURE 1-1.  
FIGURE 1-1 Sun Fire X4150 Server Installation Process  
See:  
Service label on the top cover of the server.  
Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual.  
For information about how to install  
additional components, refer to the Sun Fire  
X4150 Server Service Manual or the  
component documentation.  
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Continued FIGURE 1-2.  
FIGURE 1-2 Sun Fire X4150 Server Installation Process (Part 2)  
See:  
Sun StorageTek: Sun StorageTek RAID  
Manager User's Guide  
or  
LSI: x64 Utilities Reference Manual for MSM  
Sun Fire X4150 Operating System Installation  
Guide  
Chapter 1 Before You Begin  
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Opening the Box  
Carefully open the shipping box.  
Unpacking  
Unpack all server components from the packing cartons. FIGURE 1-3 shows the  
packing contents:  
FIGURE 1-3 Unpacking the Box  
Package Contents Inventory  
The following items should be packaged with the Sun Fire X4150 server:  
Sun Fire X4150 server  
Sun Fire X4150 server accessory kit, including the following documentation and  
media:  
Welcome Letter  
Sun Fire X4150 Server Installation Guide (this document)  
Where to Find Sun Fire X4150 Server Documentation  
Important Safety Information for Sun Hardware Systems  
Additional license, safety, and registration documentation  
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Sun Fire X4150 Server Tools and Drivers CD  
(includes drivers and additional software)  
DB9-RJ45 Adapter (for serial system management port)  
Optional rackmount kit  
Optional cable management kit  
Options  
Power cables, keyboard, and mouse are packaged separately from the other items.  
Standard server components are installed at the factory. However, ordered options  
such as additional memory or PCI-e cards are shipped separately. If possible, install  
optional components before installing the server in a rack.  
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 server.  
Caution – To protect electronic components from electrostatic damage, which can  
permanently disable the system or require repair by Sun service technicians, place  
components on an antistatic surface, such as an antistatic discharge mat, an antistatic bag,  
or a disposable antistatic mat. Wear an antistatic grounding strap connected to a metal  
surface on the chassis when you work on system components.  
Chapter 1 Before You Begin  
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Sun Fire X4150 Server Description  
This section shows the front and back of the Sun Fire X4150 server.  
Front Panel Features  
FIGURE 1-4 shows the front panel. TABLE 1-1 describes the front panel features.  
FIGURE 1-4 Front Panel - 8 drive configuration shown  
TABLE 1-1  
Front Panel Legend  
Label  
Item  
Label  
9
Item  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Locator LED/Locator button: white  
Service Required LED: amber  
Power/OK LED: green  
Hard disk drive 5 (optional)  
Hard disk drive 4 (optional)  
Hard disk drive 6 (optional)  
Hard disk drive 7 (optional)  
DVD drive (optional)  
USB 2.0 connector (2)  
USB 2.0 connector (3)  
10  
11  
Power button  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
Hard disk drive 1 (optional)  
Hard disk drive 0 (optional)  
Hard disk drive 3 (optional)  
Hard disk drive 2 (optional)  
Fault LEDs: amber  
Top open  
Power supply (PS) fail  
Over temperature warning, fan fail  
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Back Panel  
FIGURE 1-5 shows the back panel. TABLE 1-2 describes the back panel features.  
FIGURE 1-5 Back Panel  
TABLE 1-2  
Back Panel Legend  
Label Item  
Label Item  
1
2
Power supply unit 0 connector  
6
7
8
PCI-express slot (0)  
Power supply unit 0 status indicator LEDs  
PCI-express slot (1)  
PCI-express slot (2)  
• Power Supply OK: green  
• Power Supply Fail: amber  
• AC OK: green  
3
4
Power supply unit 1 connector  
9
Serial management/RJ-45 serial port  
Power supply unit 1 status indicator LEDs:  
• Power Supply OK: green  
• Power Supply Fail: amber  
• AC OK: green  
10  
Service processor (SP) network management  
NET MGT port  
5
System status LEDs:  
11  
12  
Gbit Ethernet ports NET 0, 1, 2, 3 (Intel)  
USB 2.0 ports (0, 1)  
• Power: green  
• Attention: amber  
• Locate: white  
13  
HD15 video connector (analog VGA)  
Chapter 1 Before You Begin  
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CHAPTER  
2
Installing the Sun Fire X4150 Server  
Into a Rack with Slide-Rails  
This chapter describes how to place the Sun Fire X4150 server into a rack using the  
rail assembly in the rackmount kit. Perform this procedure if the rail assembly is  
purchased.  
This chapter includes the following topics:  
Note – In this guide, the term rack means either an open rack or a closed cabinet.  
Before You Install  
Read the overview and see the service label on the top cover before you begin to  
install the Sun Fire X4150 server.  
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Server Installation Process Overview  
To install your server into a four-post rack using the slide-rail and cable  
management arm options, perform the following tasks in the order shown:  
Rail Assemblies  
The server might include either tool-less or bolt-on rail assemblies in rackmount kits.  
Instructions for both types are included in this chapter.  
Service Label  
Refer to the service label on the Sun Fire X4150 server top cover for instructions on  
how to install your server into a four-post rack, using the slide-rail and cable  
management arm options. The service label includes instructions for both tool-less  
and bolt-on rail assemblies.  
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Checking Compatibility  
Check that your rack is compatible with the slide-rail and cable management arm  
(CMA) options. The optional slide-rails are compatible with a wide range of  
equipment racks that meet the following standards:  
TABLE 2-1  
Rack Compatibility  
Item  
Requirement  
Structure  
Four-post rack (mounting at both front and  
rear). Two-post racks are not compatible.  
Rack horizontal opening and  
unit vertical pitch  
Conforms to ANSI/EIA 310-D-1992 or IEC  
60927 standards.  
Distance between front and rear Minimum 610 mm and Maximum 915 mm (24  
mounting planes inches to 36 inches).  
Clearance depth in front of front Distance to front cabinet door is at least 25.4  
mounting plane  
mm (1 inch).  
Clearance depth behind front  
mounting plane  
Distance to rear cabinet door is at least 800  
mm (31.5 inches) with the cable management  
arm, or 700 mm (27.5 inches), without the  
cable management arm.  
Clearance width between front  
and rear mounting planes  
Distance between structural supports and  
cable troughs is at least 456 mm (18 inches).  
Server Dimensions  
Length: (not including PSU handle): 28.0 inches  
(711.2 mm)  
Width: (not including ears): 16.75 inches (425.5  
mm)  
Height: 1U  
Caution – Always load equipment into a rack from the bottom up so that it will not  
become top-heavy and tip over. Deploy your rack’s anti-tip bar to prevent the rack  
from tipping during equipment installation.  
Caution – Ensure that the temperature in the rack does not exceed the server’s  
maximum ambient rated temperatures. Consider the total airflow requirements of all  
equipment installed in the rack to ensure that the equipment is operated within its  
specified temperature range.  
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Disassembling Slide-Rails  
Do one of the following procedures before installation:  
Disassembling Bolt-On Slide-Rails  
To remove the mounting-brackets from the bolt-on slide-rail assemblies:  
1. Unpack the slide-rails.  
2. Locate the slide-rail lock at the front of one of the slide-rail assemblies, as shown  
in FIGURE 2-1.  
3. Squeeze and hold the tabs at the top and bottom of the lock while you pull the  
mounting-bracket out of the slide-rail assembly until it reaches the stop. (See  
4. Push the mounting-bracket release button toward the front of the mounting-  
bracket, as shown in FIGURE 2-1, and simultaneously withdraw the mounting-  
bracket from the slide-rail assembly.  
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5. Repeat for the remaining slide-rail assembly.  
FIGURE 2-1 Disassembling the Bolt-on Slide-rail Before Installation  
Mounting-bracket  
release button  
Slide-rail lock  
Disassembling Tool-less Slide-Rails  
To remove the mounting-brackets from the tool-less slide-rail assemblies, refer to the  
install card instructions included with the kit.  
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Installing the Mounting-Brackets Onto  
the Server  
To install the mounting-brackets onto the sides of the server:  
1. Position a mounting-bracket against the chassis so that the slide-rail lock is at the  
server front, and the three keyed openings on the mounting-bracket are aligned  
with the three locating pins on the side of the chassis.  
FIGURE 2-2 Aligning the Mounting-bracket With the Server Chassis  
Mounting-  
bracket clip  
Chassis front  
Mounting-bracket  
Slide-rail lock  
2. With the heads of the four chassis locating pins protruding though the four keyed  
openings in the mounting-bracket, pull the mounting-bracket toward the front of  
the chassis until the mounting-bracket clip locks into place with an audible click.  
(See FIGURE 2-2.)  
3. Verify that the rear locating pin has engaged the mounting-bracket clip. (See  
4. Repeat to install the remaining mounting-bracket on the other side of the server.  
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Attaching the Slide-Rail Assemblies to  
the Rack  
Do one of the following procedures to attach the slide-rail assemblies to the rack:  
Attaching Bolt-On Slide-Rail Assemblies  
To attach bolt-on slide-rail assemblies to the rack:  
1. Position a slide-rail assembly in your rack so that the brackets at each end of the  
slide-rail assembly are on the outside of the front and rear rack posts. (See  
2. Attach the slide-rail assembly to the rack posts, but do not tighten the screws  
completely.  
Choose one of the following methods to attach the slide-rails. The method you use  
varies, depending on the type of rack:  
If your rack has threaded mounting holes in the rack posts, first determine  
whether the threads are metric or standard, then insert the correct mounting  
screws through the slide-rail brackets and into the threaded holes.  
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If your rack does not have threaded mounting holes, insert the mounting screws  
through both the slide-rail brackets and rack posts, then secure them with the  
caged nuts.  
FIGURE 2-3 Slide-Rail Assembly Mounting to Rack Post  
Slide-rail  
assembly  
Rack post  
Slide-rail assembly  
bracket on outside  
of rack post  
3. Repeat Step 1 and Step 2 for the remaining slide-rail assembly.  
4. From the front of the rack, set the proper width of the rails with the spacer. (See  
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FIGURE 2-4 Setting the Rail Width  
Rail-width spacer  
5. Tighten the screws on the brackets.  
6. Remove the spacer and confirm that the rails are attached tightly to the rack.  
7. Repeat Step 4 through Step 6 for rear of the rack.  
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8. If available, extend the anti-tip foot at the bottom of the rack. (See FIGURE 2-5.)  
FIGURE 2-5 Extending the Anti-tip Foot  
Caution – If your rack does not have an anti-tip foot, the rack could tip over.  
Attaching Tool-less Slide-Rail Assemblies  
To attach tool-less slide-rail assemblies to the rack, refer to the install card  
instructions included with the kit.  
Installing the Server Into the Slide-Rail  
Assemblies  
Use this procedure to install the server chassis, with mounting-brackets, into the  
slide-rail assemblies that are mounted to the rack.  
Caution – This procedure requires a minimum of two  
people because of the weight of the server. Attempting this  
procedure alone could result in equipment damage or  
personal injury.  
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Caution – Always load equipment into a rack from the bottom up so that it will not  
become top-heavy and tip over. Extend your rack’s anti-tip foot to prevent the rack  
from tipping during equipment installation.  
1. Push the slide-rails into the slide-rail assemblies in the rack as far as possible.  
2. Raise the server so that the rear ends of the mounting-brackets are aligned with  
the slide-rail assemblies that are mounted in the equipment rack. (See FIGURE 2-6.)  
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3. Insert the mounting-brackets into the slide-rails, then push the server into the  
rack until the mounting-brackets encounter the slide-rail stops (approximately 12  
inches, or 30 cm).  
FIGURE 2-6 Inserting the Server With Mounting-Brackets Into the Slide-Rails  
Mounting-bracket  
inserted into  
slide-rail  
Slide-rail  
release button  
Slide-rail  
lock  
Slide-rail  
assembly  
mounted on  
rack post  
4. Simultaneously push and hold the slide-rail release buttons on each mounting-  
bracket while you push the server into the rack. (See FIGURE 2-6.) Continue  
pushing until the slide-rail locks on the front of the mounting-brackets engage  
the slide-rail assemblies.  
You will hear an audible click.  
Caution – Verify that the server is securely mounted in the rack and that the slide-  
rails locks are engaged with the mounting-brackets before continuing.  
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Installing the Cable Management Arm  
Use this procedure to install an optional cable management arm (CMA). FIGURE 2-7  
shows the CMA.  
FIGURE 2-7 Cable Management Arm (CMA)  
CMA rail  
extension  
1. Unpack the cable management arm parts.  
2. Take the CMA to the back of the equipment rack and ensure that you have  
adequate room to work around the back of the server.  
Note – References to “left” or “right” in this procedure assume that you are facing  
the back of the equipment rack.  
3. Remove tape to separate parts.  
The CMA rail extension might be taped to the CMA arm.  
4. Attach the CMA rail extension into the left slide-rail until the extension locks into  
place with an audible click. (See FIGURE 2-8.)  
FIGURE 2-8 Inserting the CMA Rail Extension Into the Back of the Left Slide-Rail  
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Left slide-rail  
CMA rail  
extension  
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5. Verify that the CMA rail extension engages the slide-rail, as shown in FIGURE 2-9.  
FIGURE 2-9 Detail of CMA Rail Extension Inserted Into the Left Slide-Rail  
Left slide-rail  
CMA rail  
extension  
Note – Support the CMA in the remaining installation steps. Do not allow the arm  
to hang by its own weight until it is secured by all three attachment points.  
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6. Insert the CMA’s mounting-bracket connector into the right slide-rail until the  
connector locks into place with an audible click. (See FIGURE 2-10.)  
FIGURE 2-10 Inserting the CMA Mounting-bracket Into the Back of the Right Slide-Rail  
Right slide-rail  
CMA mounting  
bracket  
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7. Insert the right CMA slide-rail connector into the right slide-rail assembly until  
the connector locks into place with an audible click. (See FIGURE 2-11.)  
FIGURE 2-11 Inserting CMA Slide-Rail Connector Into the Back of the Right Slide-Rail  
Assembly  
Right slide-  
rail assembly  
CMA slide-rail  
connector  
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8. Insert the left CMA slide-rail connector into the rail extension on the left slide-rail  
assembly until the connector locks into place with an audible click. (See  
FIGURE 2-12 Connecting the CMA Arm to the Rail Extension Connector  
CMA arm connector  
CMA extension  
arm  
(on left slide-rail)  
9. Install and route cables to your server, as required.  
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10. Attach the hook and loop straps to the CMA, and press them into place to secure  
the cables. (See FIGURE 2-13.)  
For best results, place three hangers, evenly spaced, on the rear-facing side of the  
CMA and three on the side facing the server.  
FIGURE 2-13 Installing CMA Cable Straps  
CMA arm  
CMA cable hanger  
11. Attach the right outer latch.  
12. Attach the support latch to the left CMA extension.  
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Verifying Operation of the Slide-rails  
and CMA  
Use this procedure to ensure that the slide-rails and CMA are operating correctly.  
Note – Two people are recommended for this procedure: one to move the server in  
and out of the rack, and one to observe the cables and CMA.  
1. Slowly pull the server out of the rack until the slide-rails reach their stops.  
2. Inspect the attached cables for any binding or kinks.  
3. Verify that the CMA extends fully from the slide-rails.  
4. Push the server back into the rack, as described in the following sub-steps.  
When the server is fully extended, you must release two sets of slide-rail stops to  
return the server to the rack:  
a. The first set of stops are levers, located on the inside of each slide-rail, just  
behind the back panel of the server. These levers are labeled “PUSH.” Push in  
both levers simultaneously and slide the server toward the rack.  
The server will slide in approximately 18 inches (46 cm) and stop.  
Verify that the cables and the CMA retract without binding before you continue.  
b. The second set of stops are the slide-rail release buttons, located near the front  
of each mounting-bracket. See FIGURE 2-6. Simultaneously push or pull both of  
the slide-rail release buttons, and push the server completely into the rack until  
both slide-rail locks engage.  
5. Adjust the cable straps and CMA as required.  
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CHAPTER  
3
Setting Up the Sun Fire X4150 Server  
This chapter describes how to connect cables and power up the Sun Fire X4150  
server for the first time. It includes the following topics:  
Embedded LOM Service Processor  
Software Overview  
The Sun Fire X4150 Server Embedded Lights Out Manager (ELOM) service processor  
(SP) consists of the following components:  
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TABLE 3-1  
Embedded LOM Service Processor Components  
Item  
Port  
Function  
1
ELOM includes the following hardware components:  
Embedded LOM  
hardware  
• 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.  
• Two back panel external connections: NET MGT PORT Ethernet Connection,  
and serial management port/RJ-45 serial port.  
2
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:  
Embedded LOM  
firmware  
• Web-based graphical interface  
• Secure Shell (SSH) command-line interface  
• IPMI v2.0 command-line interface (CLI)  
• 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.  
3
The Remote Console application allows remote clients to view the graphical  
console of your host server as though they 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.  
Remote Console  
application  
The Remote Console depends on the following requirements to run correctly.  
Client systems require a web browser (at least IE6, Mozilla, or Firefox) with Sun  
Java™ runtime environment (at least version 1.6 plug-ins) correctly installed.  
Java is available for free download at http://java.sun.com.  
4
5
You must install a Secure Shell communications application on the remote  
client system (server, workstation, or laptop) to access the Embedded LOM  
through a remote Secure Shell (SSH).  
Client-side  
Secure Shell  
application  
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 to display system output or Embedded LOM  
output. A console can also be started to display system output. By default, the  
Embedded LOM output appears. The BIOS contains these serial redirection  
options. See the Sun Fire X4150 Server Product Notes and the Embedded Lights  
Out Manager (ELOM) Administration Guide for more information.  
Serial Redirection  
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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 Embedded Lights Out Manager (ELOM) Administration Guide for detailed  
information.  
Connecting the Cables  
Connect the power and data cables from the server back panel to your system.  
Connector Locations  
See FIGURE 3-1 and TABLE 3-2 for the locations of the back panel connectors.  
FIGURE 3-1 Back Panel Connectors  
TABLE 3-2  
Back Panel Connector Legend  
Label Item  
Label Item  
1
Power supply unit 0 connector  
5
Service processor (SP) network management NET  
MGT Ethernet port  
2
3
4
Power supply unit 1 connector  
System status LEDs  
6
7
8
Gbit Ethernet ports LAN-0, 1, 2, 3 (Intel)  
USB 2.0 ports (0, 1)  
Serial management/RJ-45 serial port  
HD15 video connector  
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Cabling the Server  
Connect the server power cables, and external cables in the following order:  
1. Connect two grounded server power cords to grounded electrical outlets (1, 2).  
Note – Connect only one cable if your server does not have a redundant power  
supply.  
2. Connect the two server power cords to the AC power connectors on the back panel  
of the server.  
In standby power mode, the Power/OK LED on the front panel flashes, indicating  
that the service processor (SP) is working as shown in FIGURE 3-2. At this point, before  
initial configuration, standby power is supplied only to the SP and power supply fans.  
FIGURE 3-2 Front Panel Power/OK LED  
Note – Do not push the Power button at this time. Do not apply main power to the rest  
of the server until you are ready to install a platform operating system.  
3. Connect a serial null modem cable to the RJ-45 serial port (4).  
page 33 for more information about viewing system output from a serial console.  
4. Connect Ethernet cables to the Embedded LOM SP network management Ethernet  
port (5).  
5. Connect Ethernet cables to the RJ-45 LAN Gigabit Ethernet (LAN) connectors as  
needed (6) for OS support.  
6. Connect any additional external devices, as required, to the server’s USB (7)  
and/or Video (8) connectors (optional).  
7. Go to the next section and connect to the Embedded LOM SP.  
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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.  
Connecting to the Embedded LOM  
Service Processor for the First Time  
This section describes how to connect to the Embedded LOM service processor (SP)  
for initial setup and configuration. It also includes an overview on SP interfaces and  
connections.  
Overview  
The following process allows a user to connect to the Embedded LOM service  
processor for initial setup and configuration.  
Use this procedure to establish a serial connection to the Embedded LOM service  
processor and configure the Embedded LOM service processor IP address for the  
first time.  
About Service Processor Interfaces  
After you configure the IP address to comply with your network IP scheme, you can  
access the Embedded LOM service processor (SP) Web browser interface using a Sun  
Microsystems supported Internet Web browser. You can also connect to the  
Embedded LOM service processor through secure shell (SSH).  
Choose from one of several Embedded LOM 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 Embedded LOM SP  
interfaces:  
Serial Port CLI  
Secure (command) shell (SSH) CLI  
Ethernet-based Web browser  
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About Embedded LOM IP Addresses  
The Embedded LOM service processor (SP) is assigned a DHCP IP address by  
default. There are two requirements for DHCP IP address assignment to occur:  
Connection to your network must be through a NET MGT PORT.  
DHCP services must be present on your network infrastructure.  
If a DHCP server cannot be reached after 3 DHCP requests, the Embedded LOM 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.  
Determining the Embedded LOM  
Service Processor IP Address  
There are two methods to determine the IP address of the Embedded LOM service  
processor (SP). Choose one of the following methods:  
Access the BIOS and determine the assigned IP address.  
Connect to the Embedded LOM service processor through the serial connection  
(system management port)  
Method 1: Access the BIOS  
To access the BIOS and view the service processor (SP) IP address:  
1. Power on the server (or restart the server if it is running).  
2. When the Sun Microsystems splash screen appears during the POST (Power On  
Self Test) operation, press F2 to access the BIOS settings.  
3. Navigate to the Server tab, using the left and right keyboard arrows.  
4. Access the Server tab and AST2000 CONFIGURATION. Press Enter.  
5. Access the IP ADDRESS tab.  
6. 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.  
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Method 2: Connect to the Service Processor Using  
a Serial Connection  
To establish a connection to the service processor (SP) using a serial connection  
(system management port), perform the following steps:  
1. Connect a terminal (or PC running terminal emulation software) to the server  
serial port.  
2. 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  
3. Verify that your terminal, laptop, PC, or terminal server is operational.  
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  
Disable hardware flow control (CTS/RTS)  
Disable software flow control (XON/XOFF)  
5. Connect a null serial modem cable from the RJ45 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 Embedded LOM service processor (SP).  
Note – If you connect to the serial port on the Embedded LOM before it has been  
powered on or during its power-on sequence, SP boot messages may be displayed.  
The Embedded LOM 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 Embedded LOM SP.  
The Embedded LOM displays a default command prompt, indicating that you have  
successfully logged in:  
- >  
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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:24:1D:E6:26  
IPAddress = 129.148.53.158  
Netmask = 255.255.255.0  
Gateway = 129.148.53.248  
DNS = 0.0.0.0  
IPSource = dhcp  
Hostname = SUNSP001B241DE626  
9. Be sure to record the IP address assigned to the Embedded LOM.  
Modifying the Service Processor IP  
Address  
The following examples show how to change the current IP address of the  
Embedded LOM service processor (SP).  
Choose one of the following methods.  
Using the serial connection (system management port)  
Using the SP Embedded LOM Web browser interface  
Method 1: Using the Serial Connection  
Example 1  
To change the SP DHCP IP address to a static IP address using the serial connection  
(system management port):  
1. Connect a terminal (or a PC running terminal emulation software) to the server  
serial port.  
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2. Ensure that the server hardware is installed and cables are inserted.  
3. Verify that your terminal, laptop, PC, or terminal server is operational.  
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  
Disable hardware flow control (CTS/RTS)  
Disable software flow control (XON/XOFF)  
5. Connect a null serial modem cable from the server’s back panel RJ45 serial port to  
a terminal device (if not connected already).  
See FIGURE 1-5 for the serial port position.  
6. Press Enter on the terminal device to establish a connection between the terminal  
device and the Embedded LOM service processor (SP). The following prompt  
appears.  
-
>
7. Type the default user name root, and then type the default password: changeme  
to log in to the Embedded LOM SP.  
The Embedded LOM displays a default command prompt, indicating that you have  
successfully logged in:  
->  
8. Type the following command to determine the SP IP address:  
show /SP/network  
9. After the status has been determined, view the output of show /SP/network.  
DHCP enabled is shown as IPSource = dhcp  
10. 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=xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx  
set /SP/network Gateway=xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx  
Where xxx = IP address numbers  
Example 2  
To change the service processor (SP) static IP address to a DHCP IP address using  
the serial connection (system management port), perform the following steps:  
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1. Connect a terminal (or a PC running terminal emulation software) to the server  
serial port.  
2. Ensure that the server hardware is installed and cables are inserted.  
3. Verify that your terminal, laptop, PC, or terminal server is operational.  
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  
Disable hardware flow control (CTS/RTS)  
Disable software flow control (XON/XOFF)  
5. Connect a null serial modem cable from the server’s back panel RJ45 serial port to  
a terminal device (If not connected already).  
See FIGURE 1-5 for the serial port position.  
6. Press Enter on the terminal device to establish a connection between the terminal  
device and the Embedded LOM SP. The prompt appears.  
->  
7. Type the following command to change a static address to a DHCP address:  
set /SP/network IPSource=dhcp  
8. Type show /SP/network to view the newly assigned DHCP address.  
Method 2: Using the Service Processor (SP)  
Embedded LOM Web Browser Interface  
Note – The SP Web Browser Interface can be accessed only if you know the service  
To change a static IP address, using the service processor (SP) Embedded LOM Web  
Browser Interface:  
1. Open a Sun Microsystems supported Web browser, such as Internet Explorer,  
Mozilla, or Firefox.  
2. Type the IP address of the SP in the browser address bar.  
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3. Accept the certificate when prompted.  
4. Enter your username (root) and password (changme).  
5. Select the Configuration tab and then the Network tab.  
6. Set configurations, such as IP configuration and DNS, as required.  
7. Do one of the following:  
If DHCP is required, select the Enable DHCP check box.  
If STATIC is required, clear the Enable DHCP check box, and manually set all  
IP information.  
8. 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.  
9. Note your settings.  
10. Log out.  
11. If the IP address changes, you must reconnect using the newly assigned IP  
address, because the current session will become unresponsive.  
See the Embedded Lights Out Manager (ELOM) Administration Guide for detailed  
information.  
Applying Power for the First Time  
To turn on the server for the first time:  
1. 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  
2. Verify that you are connected to the server through the serial management port,  
perform the following sub-steps:  
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.  
d. Configure the terminal device or the terminal emulation software running on a  
laptop or PC to the following settings:  
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8N1: eight data bits, no parity, one stop bit  
9600 baud  
Disable hardware flow control (CTS/RTS)  
Disable software flow control (XON/XOFF)  
e. Connect a null serial modem cable from the server’s back panel RJ45 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 Embedded LOM service processor (SP).  
The following prompt appears. ->  
3. 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, perform the following sub-steps:  
a. Type cd /SP/AgentInfo  
b. Type start Console  
5. Install and configure the software, as required.  
Note – To switch back to the Embedded LOM command-line interface from the  
serial console, press Esc + Shift + 9, or press Esc ( , depending on your  
keyboard location.  
Installing the Intel PROSET Teaming  
Utility.  
To install the Intel PROSET Teaming Utility.  
1. Install the Ethernet drivers from the Tools & Drivers CD Version 1.1, using  
your preferred method.  
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a. Autorun - Insert the Tool & Drivers CD. From the Autorun menu, choose  
Install/Update drivers and optional packages.  
b. Manually - Access the Ethernet properties and update the driver manually  
through Device Manager.  
2. Once the Ethernet cards have been installed and IP addresses assigned, run the  
Proset installer.  
Locate the installer on the Tools & Drivers CD Version 1.1 in the following  
location: drivers\windows\IntelNic\2003\PROSET\2003_xx where xx is  
32 or 64 bit, use the PROSETDX.msi installer.  
3. Follow the instructions on your screen and choose the Advanced Network  
Features from the displayed list of options.  
4. To access the PROSET Teaming options, access the Ethernet Card through  
Device Manager and choose Properties.  
5. The new tabs installed are: Teaming and VLAN.  
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CHAPTER  
4
Configuring the Preinstalled  
Solaris 10 Operating System  
This chapter describes how to configure the Solaris10 Operating System (OS) that  
might be preinstalled on your Sun Fire X4150 server. Solaris 10 Update 3 is the  
supported version.  
This chapter assumes that your server has a hard drive installed, with the Solaris  
operating system preinstalled. Your system might be different, depending on your  
hard drive configuration.  
This chapter includes the following topics:  
Solaris Preinstall Overview  
Read this section before you set up Solaris.  
Delivery Methods  
To deliver preinstalled Solaris, you can select a delivery option in the GRUB menu  
that allows you to choose a delivery method:  
Deliver Solaris preinstall through the serial management port (default method), or  
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Deliver the preinstalled Solaris 10 image using a directly connected monitor and  
keyboard.  
About the 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 allows you to select to direct output  
to either the serial port or video port.  
If you do not make a selection, the GRUB menu times out, and the system boots  
using the default output (serial port).  
If you take no action within 30 seconds at the boot menu, default redirection (serial  
management port–ttyb) of the Solaris OS occurs. Serial redirection requires a  
connection to the serial management port. See “Determining the Embedded LOM  
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  
2. Gather the information that you will need to configure the server. See  
3. After these steps are complete, you can configure the preinstalled Solaris OS. See  
Installation Worksheet  
Fill in TABLE 4-1 with information you need to configure the preinstalled Solaris 10  
OS for the server. Collect only the information that applies to your system.  
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TABLE 4-1  
Installation Worksheet  
Installation Information  
Description  
Enter System Configuration:  
Asterisk (*) indicates default.  
Language  
Choose from the list of available languages for  
the Solaris 10 software.  
English*  
Locale  
Choose your geographic region from the list of  
available locales.  
English  
(C - 7-bit ASCII)*  
Terminal  
Choose the type of terminal that you are using  
from the list of available terminal types.  
Network connection  
Is the system connected to a network?  
Networked  
Non-networked*  
DHCP  
Can the system use Dynamic Host Configuration Yes  
Protocol (DHCP) to configure its network  
interfaces?  
No*  
If you are not  
using DHCP,  
note the  
IP  
address  
If you are not using DHCP, supply the IP address  
for the system.  
Example: 129.200.9.1  
network  
address.  
Subnet  
IPv6  
If you are not using DHCP, is the system part of a 255.255.0.0 *  
subnet?  
If yes, what is the netmask of the subnet?  
Example: 255.255.0.0  
Do you want to enable IPv6 on this machine?  
Yes  
No*  
Host name  
Kerberos  
A host name that you choose for the system.  
Do you want to configure Kerberos security on  
this machine?  
Yes  
No*  
If yes, gather the following information:  
Default Realm:  
Administration Server:  
First KDC:  
(Optional) Additional KDCs:  
Name service: if Name  
the system uses service  
a name service,  
provide the  
following  
information.  
Which name service should this system use?  
NIS+  
NIS  
DNS  
LDAP  
None*  
Domain  
name  
Provide the name of the domain in which the  
system resides.  
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Installation Information  
Description  
Enter System Configuration:  
Asterisk (*) indicates default.  
NIS+  
and NIS  
Do you want to specify a name server or let the  
installation program find one?  
Specify One  
Find One*  
DNS  
Provide IP addresses for the DNS server. You  
must enter at least one IP address, but you can  
enter up to three addresses.  
IP addresses (1–3):  
You can also enter a list of domains to search  
when a DNS query is made.  
Search Domains (1–3):  
LDAP  
Provide the following information about your  
LDAP profile:  
Profile name:  
Profile server:  
If you specify a proxy credential level in your  
LDAP profile, gather the following information:  
Proxy-Bind Distinguished Name:  
Proxy-Bind Password:  
Default route  
Do you want to specify a default route IP address Specify IP address  
or let the Solaris installation program find one?  
Detect IP address  
None*  
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:  
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.  
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.  
Time zone  
How do you want to specify your default time  
zone?  
Geographic region*  
Offset from GM  
Time zone file  
Root password  
Choose a root password for the system.  
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Configuring Solaris OS  
To configure the preinstalled Solaris OS:  
1. Log in to the service processor as an administrator. For example:  
Login: root  
Password: changeme  
2. To start the Embedded LOM console, perform the following sub-steps:  
a. Type cd /SP/AgentInfo  
b. Type start Console  
3. Follow the Solaris 10 preinstallation onscreen instructions.  
4. Type the system and network information when prompted. See TABLE 4-1 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).  
5. After the system configuration information has been entered, the OS installation  
continues. On completion, the system reboots and displays the Solaris OS login.  
Redirect the Console Output to the Video Port  
(Optional)  
You must complete the procedure “Configuring Solaris OS” on page 47 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 allows 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 (ttyb).  
1. Reboot the system.  
2. To enable video output, choose Solaris Build - Graphics Adapter from the  
GRUB menu Changing Default Console Output.  
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Using the GRUB Menu  
The preinstalled Solaris 10 OS image directs console output to the serial port by  
default. After the initial configuration of 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.lst file.  
To set the video port as the default output, do the following procedure:  
1. Open the /boot/grub/menu.lst 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 Xserver 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.  
Configuring Sun Fire X4150 Server RAID  
Drives  
After you configure the Solaris OS, you might need to configure the RAID drives.  
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RAID Drive Overview  
The Sun Fire X4150 Server has two optional RAID HBA (HBA) cards. You can access  
RAID configuration through the HBA card BIOS. To access the LSI card BIOS, press  
CTRL-C. To access the Sun StorageTek card BIOS, press CTRL-A:  
TABLE 4-2  
Sun Fire X4150 RAID HBA cards  
RAID HBA cards  
Sun StorageTek  
LSI 3081E  
Press for BIOS  
CTRL-A  
CTRL-C  
The system will have the preinstalled OS on HD0. When the Solaris OS installation  
has been 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 4-3.  
RAID Drive Options  
TABLE 4-3 shows the RAID drive options:  
TABLE 4-3  
SAS Card  
RAID Drive Options  
Drives Supported  
RAID Configuration Supported  
Volume – 1 disk  
Drive Usage  
Sun StorageTek Seagate 73GB SAS  
Fujitsu 73GB SAS  
RAID 0 – stripe – 2 disk minimum  
No redundancy  
Hitachi 146GB SAS RAID 1 – mirror – 2 disk minimum  
RAID 1E – 3 drive minimum  
50%  
50%  
RAID 10 – 4 drive minimum  
50%  
RAID 5 – 3 drive minimum  
67–94%  
50–88%  
67–94%  
50–88%  
RAID 5EE – 4 drive minimum  
RAID 50 – 6 drive minimum  
RAID 6 – 4 drive minimum  
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RAID 60 – 8 drive minimum  
50–88%  
100%  
Spanned Volume – 2 drive minimum  
RAID Volume – 4 drive minimum  
50-100%  
LSI 3081E  
Seagate 73GB SAS  
Fujitsu 73GB SAS  
IM – Integrated Mirror array. 2 disk  
minimum, plus up to 2 hot spare disks.  
Data on Primary disk  
might be merged.  
IME – Integrated Mirror Enhanced array. All data will be deleted  
3 to 8 disks including up to 2 hot spares. during creation.  
Hitachi 146GB SAS IS – Integrated Striping array. 2 to 8  
disks.  
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 X4150 OS 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 4-3, only IM  
(Integrated Mirror) allows data on the primary hard disk drive (HDD) to be  
preserved or merged into an array of disks.  
This example allows the creation of a mirror before or after the Solaris installation.  
The server has 2 disks: HDD0 (with the OS) and HDD1 (which is blank).  
To create a mirror image of the Solaris OS on HDD1:  
1. Power on your server system for the first time.  
2. Press CTRL-A to access the LSI RAID configuration Utility.  
3. Select the SAS card - SAS1068E. 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, and press the Space bar to include into RAID.  
7. Because HDD0 contains data, select merge or delete:  
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Choose M to merge data and start a sync operation.  
Choose D to erase the Solaris PreInstall.  
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 allows 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 better 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 4-3.  
You will need the Sun Fire X4150 Tools & Drivers CD.  
Follow these steps to mirror your configured Solaris OS:  
1. Using your Solaris Server, log in and start Xserver.  
This graphical user interface is required for StorageTek Software Management.  
2. From the supplied Sun Fire X4150 Tools & Drivers CD, copy the StorMan.ds  
application, located in the /drivers/sx86/StorageTek/MGMT directory, to a  
new directory you choose on your Solaris server, for example, mkdir /StorMan.  
3. 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.  
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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 – HDD0 (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).  
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.  
15. Click Apply to start the mirroring process.  
You can also click Schedule to perform the mirroring process at a later time.  
16. One more confirmation screen will be displayed, and once confirmed, the OS will  
begin to mirror.  
Mirroring may take several hours, depending on the amount of data and the HDD  
size.  
Solaris 10 Operating System User  
Information  
This section provides pointers to information about the Solaris 10 operating system.  
Accessing Solaris 10 User Documentation  
You can access the various collections of the Solaris 10 OS user documentation at:  
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Specifically, you can access the Solaris 10 OS Release and Installation collection at:  
Downloading Solaris 10 OS Software  
If you need to install the Solaris 10 11/06 OS or reinstall the OS after removing it,  
you can download the CD or DVD image from the following URL:  
Solaris 10 6/06 is the minimum supported version for the Sun Fire X4150 server.  
See the Sun Fire X4150 Server Operating System Installation Guide for specific  
instructions on Solaris 10 installation.  
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:  
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CHAPTER  
5
Configuring the Preinstalled  
Windows Server 2003 R2  
Operating System  
This chapter describes how to configure the Preinstalled Windows Server 2003 R2  
Operating System (OS) that might be preinstalled on your Sun Fire X4150 Server.  
This chapter assumes that your server has a hard drive installed, with the  
Preinstalled Windows Server 2003 R2 operating system preinstalled. Your system  
might be different, depending on your hard drive configuration and ordering  
options.  
This chapter includes the following topics:  
Windows Server 2003 R2 Preinstall  
Overview  
Read this section before you set up Windows Server 2003 R2.  
Servers shipped with the factory-installed Windows Server 2003 R2 operating  
system include a Getting Started Guide. Read this guide before performing the  
initial setup of the Windows Server 2003 R2 operating system. For initial setup  
procedure, also refer to the Sun x64 Servers Windows 2003 R2 Preinstall Product  
Notes.  
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Delivery Methods  
By default, video output for the Windows preinstall is directed to the VGA monitor.  
If no VGA monitor is attached, use a RKVM session to configure the OS.  
How to start a RKVM Session  
For more detailed information on starting a RKVM session (Remote Console  
session), refer to the section "Starting the Remote Console Application" in the Embedded  
Lights out Manager Guide for the Sun Fire X4150 and X4450 Servers.  
Note – If a VGA monitor is attached, skip this section  
1. Determine the Service Processor IP address.  
Refer to the section Determining the Embedded LOM Service Processor IP Address.  
2. Open a browser window.  
3. Type the IP address of Service Processor into a browser window, and then  
login to the WEBGUI.  
4. Click on the Remote Control tab, and then select Redirection.  
5. Click Launch.  
The console displays.  
Configuring the Windows Server 2003  
R2 OS  
To configure the preinstalled Windows Server 2003 R2 Operating System:  
1. Boot the pre-installation image for the first time.  
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2. The EMS Connection Detected dialog box appears. Click OK to continue using  
this local connection.  
An EMS (emergency management console) connection might be detected if Serial  
Console Redirection is enabled in the BIOS, and an EMS Connection Detected  
popup message might appear, as shown here.  
Note – In Sun servers, Serial Console Redirection is enabled by default.  
3. The Welcome to Windows Setup Wizard screen appears. Click Next.  
4. The License Agreement screen appears.  
5. Read the terms and conditions of the license agreement, and if you agree,  
accept the terms and conditions. Click Next.  
6. The Regional and Language Options screen appears.  
7. Select your preferred region and language. Click Next.  
8. The Personalize Your Software screen appears.  
9. Type your name and organization. Click Next.  
10. The Licensing Modes screen appears.  
11. Select the desired licensing mode. Click Next.  
12. The Computer Name and Administrator Password screen appears.  
a. Enter an administrator password and confirm the password.  
b. Keep or change the suggested Computer name.  
c. Click Next.  
13. The Date and Time Settings screen appears.  
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14. Set the Date, Time, and Time Zone settings for your locale. Click Next.  
The network software installs and configures the operating system.  
15. The Network Settings page appears.  
16. The Workgroup or Computer Domain page appears.  
17. Configure the computer to be part of a Domain or Workgroup, and then  
click Next.  
The Performing Final Tasks page appears and the server restarts  
automatically when completed.  
Configuring Sun Fire X4150 Server RAID  
Drives  
After you configure the Windows Server 2003 R2 OS, you might need to configure  
the RAID drives.  
RAID Drive Overview  
The Sun Fire X4150 Server has two optional RAID Host Bus Adapter (HBA) cards.  
You can access RAID configuration through the HBA card BIOS. To access the LSI  
card BIOS, press CTRL-C. To access the Sun StorageTek card BIOS, press CTRL-A:  
TABLE 5-1  
Sun Fire X4150 Server RAID HBA cards  
RAID HBA cards  
Sun StorageTek  
LSI 3081E  
Press for BIOS  
CTRL-A  
CTRL-C  
The system will have the preinstalled OS on HD0. When the Windows Server 2003  
R2 OS installation has been 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 5-2.  
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Note – Configuring the Sun Fire X4150 Server RAID is optional, by default the  
Windows Server 2003 R2 Pre-Install 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 install of the Windows Server 2003 R2 Operating  
System (or other OS) in the desired RAID configuration.  
RAID Drive Options  
TABLE 5-2 shows the RAID drive options:  
TABLE 5-2  
SAS Card  
RAID Drive Options  
Drives Supported  
RAID Configuration Supported  
Volume – 1 disk  
Drive Usage  
Sun StorageTek Seagate 73GB SAS  
Fujitsu 73GB SAS  
RAID 0 – stripe – 2 disk minimum  
No redundancy  
50%  
Seagate 146GB SAS RAID 1 – mirror – 2 disk minimum  
RAID 1E – 3 drive minimum  
50%  
RAID – 4 drive minimum  
50%  
RAID 5 – 3 drive minimum  
67–94%  
50–88%  
67–94%  
50–88%  
50–88%  
100%  
RAID 5EE – 4 drive minimum  
RAID 50 – 6 drive minimum  
RAID 6 – 4 drive minimum  
RAID 60 – 8 drive minimum  
Spanned Volume – 2 drive minimum  
RAID Volume – 4 drive minimum  
50-100%  
LSI 3081E  
Seagate 73GB SAS  
Fujitsu 73GB SAS  
IM – Integrated Mirror array. 2 disk  
minimum, plus up to 2 hot spare disks.  
Data on Primary disk  
might be merged.  
IME – Integrated Mirror Enhanced array. 3 All data will be deleted  
to 8 disks including up to 2 hot spares. during creation.  
Seagate 146GB SAS IS – Integrated Striping array. 2 to 8 disks. All data will be deleted  
during creation.  
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Mirroring the Preinstalled Windows  
Server 2003 R2 OS with LSI RAID  
The Windows Server 2003 R2 OS supports hardware RAID and cannot be installed  
on an existing array if one has been created. Refer to the Sun Fire X4150 Server OS  
Installation Guide or an HBA card product guide.  
If you choose the preinstalled Windows Server 2003 R2 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 Windows Server 2003 R2 OS to a mirrored  
RAID set. As stated in TABLE 5-2, only IM (Integrated Mirror) allows data on the  
primary hard disk drive (HDD) to be preserved or merged into an array of disks.  
This example allows the creation of a mirror before or after the Windows Server 2003  
R2 installation. The server has 2 disks: HDD0 (with the OS) and HDD1 (which is  
blank).  
To create a mirror image of the Windows Server 2003 R2 OS on HDD1:  
1. Power on your server system for the first time.  
2. Press CTRL-A to access the LSI RAID configuration utility.  
3. Select the SAS card - SAS1068E. 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, and press the Space bar to include into RAID.  
7. Because HDD0 contains data, select merge or delete:  
Choose M to merge data and start a sync operation.  
Choose D to erase the Windows Server 2003 R2 PreInstall.  
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.  
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Creating a RAID Set to Incorporate a Preinstalled  
OS Using the Sun StorageTek Card  
The Sun StorageTek card allows 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 Windows Server 2003 R2 OS. This is the better 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 5-2.  
You will need the Sun Fire X4150 Server Tools & Drivers CD.  
Follow these steps to mirror your configured Windows Server 2003 R2 OS:  
1. Select Start and then Sun Link - Online Information.  
2. Select Install Supplemental Software.  
3. Check Sun StorageTEK Manager.  
4. Click Next to install the Sun StorageTEK Manager program.  
5. Select Start and then Sun StorageTEK Raid Manager.  
6. Double-click the local machine that displays by the IP Address of the Primary  
ENET connection. A prompt appears.  
7. At the prompt, log in as root, using the OS password that was assigned during  
installation.  
8. Click the SUN STK RAID Controller.  
All attached hard disk drives on Enclosure 0 and 1 appear.  
9. To mirror the OS, right-click Logical Device 1 and then choose Expand or  
Change Logical Device.  
10. Choose the appropriate RAID option.  
In this example, select RAID 1 for Mirror.  
11. Choose a disk to mirror the OS with, from the physical disk list.  
Select the hard disk drive that best fits your needs.  
12. After you select the hard disk drive, click Next, and then view the  
configuration summary.  
13. Click Apply to start the mirroring process.  
You can also click Schedule to perform the mirroring process at a later time.  
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14. One more confirmation screen appears. Confirm the mirroring.  
The OS begins to mirror. Mirroring may take several hours, depending on the  
amount of data and the hard disk drive size.  
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CHAPTER  
6
If You Need Help  
This chapter describes troubleshooting information and how to apply and remove  
AC power to the Sun Fire X4150 server. Support contacts are also included.  
This chapter includes the following topics:  
Powering On and Off the Server  
Use the following procedures to power on and power off the Sun Fire X4150 server.  
Power On the Main Power  
To apply main power for all server components:  
1. 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.  
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2. Use a stylus, pen, or other non-conducting 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 Power  
button lights and remains lit, as shown in FIGURE 6-1.  
FIGURE 6-1 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 6-1  
Shutdown  
Shutdown  
Method  
Graceful shutdown  
Use a pen, or other pointed object, to press and release the Power  
button on the front panel. This causes Advanced Configuration  
and Power Interface (ACPI)–enabled operating systems to perform  
an orderly shutdown of the operating system. Servers not running  
ACPI-enabled operating systems will shut down to standby power  
mode immediately.  
Emergency shutdown Press and hold the Power button for at least four seconds until the  
main power is off and the server enters standby power mode.  
When the main power is off, the Power/OK LED on the front  
panel flashes, indicating that the server is in standby power mode.  
Caution – To completely power off the server, you must disconnect the AC power cords  
from the back panel of the server.  
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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 6-2.  
TABLE 6-2  
Problem  
Troubleshooting Procedures  
Possible solution  
Server powers on,  
but the monitor does  
not.  
• 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 • Move the mouse or press any key on the keyboard. The drive  
eject from the media  
tray when you press  
the Eject button.  
might be in low power mode.  
• Use the utility software installed on your server to eject the CD.  
• Make sure that the media in the device is not in use and is not  
mounted by the operating system.  
No video is  
• Is the monitor cable attached to the video connector?  
displayed on the  
monitor screen.  
• 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  
Keep notes on the following situations in case you need to call  
service:  
power on when the  
front panel Power  
button is pressed.  
• 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.)  
• Does 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.  
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TABLE 6-2  
Problem  
Troubleshooting Procedures (Continued)  
Possible solution  
Server appears to be The Power LED only blinks when all server components are in low  
in low power mode, power mode. A tape drive might be connected to your server.  
but the Power LED  
does not blink.  
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 Fire  
X4150 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 Fire X4150 server after each  
process is killed.  
If the this procedure 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 Fire X4150 Server  
Service Manual.  
Contacting Support  
If the troubleshooting procedures in this chapter fail to solve your problem, use  
TABLE 6-3 to collect information that you might need to communicate to the support  
personnel. TABLE 6-4 lists the Sun web sites and telephone numbers for additional  
technical support.  
TABLE 6-3  
System Information Needed for Support  
System Configuration Information Needed  
Sun service contract number  
System model  
Your Information  
Operating environment  
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TABLE 6-3  
System Information Needed for Support (Continued)  
System Configuration Information Needed  
System serial number  
Your Information  
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  
Server name (system host name)  
Network or internet domain name  
Proxy server configuration  
TABLE 6-4  
Sun Technical Support Contacts  
Server Documents and Support Resources  
URL or Telephone Number  
PDF files for all current Sun Fire  
X4150 server documents.  
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.  
SunSolveSM web site. Contains links to http://www.sunsolve.sun.com/handbook_pub/  
software patches. Lists some system  
specifications, troubleshooting and  
maintenance information, and other  
tools.  
SunServiceSM support phone numbers.  
1-800-872-4786 (1-800-USA-4Sun), select Option 1  
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TABLE 6-4  
Sun Technical Support Contacts (Continued)  
Server Documents and Support Resources  
URL or Telephone Number  
Lists international telephone numbers  
for SunService support.  
Warranty and contract support  
contacts. Links to other service tools.  
Warranties for every Sun product.  
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