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Connecting Cables

These tasks describe how to connect and configure the network and serial ports before you

attempt to boot the server.

Step

Description

Links

1.

Review the cabling requirements.

“Cabling Requirements” on page 51

2.

Review the front and rear panel connectors and ports.

“Front Panel Components” on page 14

“Rear Panel Components” on page 15

“Identifying Ports” on page 53

3.

Connect the management and data cables.

“Connecting Data and Management

Cables” on page 58

4.

Secure the cables with the CMA.

“Secure Cables Using the CMA” on page 61

Related Information

“Understanding the Server” on page 11

“Rear Panel Components” on page 15

“Installing the Server” on page 29

“Powering On the Server for the First Time” on page 65

Cabling Requirements

Minimum cable connections for the server:

At least one server on-board Ethernet network connection (NET port)

Serial management port (SER MGT port): SP local connection with Oracle ILOM boot

messages

Power cables for the server power supplies

SP management ports:

 There are two SP management ports for use with the Oracle ILOM

SP.

Connecting Cables

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Summary of Contents for SPARC T7-4

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Page 3: ...formation management applications It is not developed or intended for use in any inherently dangerous applications including applications that 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 its safe use Oracle Corporation and its affili...

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Page 5: ... 15 Confirming Specifications 17 Physical Specifications 17 Electrical Specifications 18 Environmental Requirements 19 Airflow Precautions 21 Preparing for Installation 23 Shipping Kit 23 Handling Precautions 25 ESD Precautions 25 Tools Needed for Installation 26 Prepare the Server 27 Installing the Server 29 Rack Compatibility 30 Rack Cautions 30 Stabilize the Rack 32 Installing the Rackmount Kit...

Page 6: ...Shipping Brace 50 Connecting Cables 51 Cabling Requirements 51 Identifying Ports 53 USB Ports 53 SER MGT Ports 54 NET MGT Port 55 Ethernet Ports 56 VGA Port 57 Connecting Data and Management Cables 58 Connect the SER MGT Cable 59 Connect the NET MGT Cable 59 Connect the Ethernet Network Cables 60 Connect Other Data Cables 61 Secure Cables Using the CMA 61 Powering On the Server for the First Time ...

Page 7: ...a Fresh OS Oracle ILOM Web Interface 73 Oracle Solaris OS Configuration Parameters 75 Assigning a Static IP Address to the SP 76 Log In to the SP SER MGT Port 77 Assign a Static IP Address to the NET MGT Port 78 Auto Service Request Software 80 Related Information 80 Glossary 81 Index 87 7 ...

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Page 9: ...s and authorized service providers Required knowledge Advanced experience installing and configuring data center equipment Product Documentation Library Documentation and resources for this product and related products are available at http www oracle com goto t7 4 docs Feedback Provide feedback about this documentation at http www oracle com goto docfeedback Using This Documentation 9 ...

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Page 11: ...s to install and configure the server Step Description Links 1 Review the SPARC T7 4 Server Product Notes for any late breaking news about the server SPARC T7 4 Server Product Notes 2 Review the server features specifications and site requirements Server Overview on page 12 Confirming Specifications on page 17 3 Confirm that you received all of the items you ordered Shipping Kit on page 23 4 Learn...

Page 12: ...onfigure the Oracle ILOM SP power on the server for the first time and set up the operating system Powering On the Server for the First Time on page 65 Related Information SPARC T7 4 Server Product Notes SPARC T7 4 Server Safety and Compliance Guide SPARC T7 Series Servers Administration Guide SPARC T7 4 Server Service Manual Server Overview This topic provides a high level introduction to the mai...

Page 13: ...For internal storage the server provides Eight 2 5 inch hard drives front panel An internal eUSB drive on the rear I O module Ports Four external USB 3 0 ports 2 front 2 rear Video ports Two high density HD 15 video ports 1 front 1 rear Management ports Two RJ 45 SER MGT ports 1 front 1 rear One 10 100 NET MGT port rear Network ports Four 10GbE 100 1000 10000 Mbps rear Power supplies Four hot swap...

Page 14: ...ont Panel Components on page 14 Rear Panel Components on page 15 SPARC T7 4 Server Service Manual Oracle ILOM documentation Front Panel Components No Description 1 Power button 2 VGA port 3 SER MGT port 4 USB 3 0 ports Related Information Cabling Requirements on page 51 14 SPARC T7 4 Server Installation Guide March 2017 ...

Page 15: ... the server Do not connect the power cords until all data cables have been connected No Description Links 1 Power supply unit AC inputs 4 2 NET MGT RJ 45 network port NET MGT Port on page 55 3 SER MGT RJ 45 serial port SER MGT Ports on page 54 4 Network 10GbE ports NET 0 NET 3 4 Ethernet Ports on page 56 5 USB 3 0 ports 2 USB Ports on page 53 Understanding the Server 15 ...

Page 16: ...6 VGA port VGA Port on page 57 Related Information Front Panel Components on page 14 Cabling Requirements on page 51 Installing the CMA Optional on page 41 Secure Cables Using the CMA on page 61 16 SPARC T7 4 Server Installation Guide March 2017 ...

Page 17: ...ecautions on page 21 Related Information Server Overview on page 12 Shipping Kit on page 23 Identifying Ports on page 53 Physical Specifications Description Metric U S Rack units 5 RU 5 RU Height 215 mm 8 5 in Width 445 mm 17 5 in Depth 835 mm 32 9 in Weight without rackmount kit Fully populated two processor modules 89 6 kg 197 lb Half populated one procesor module and one processor filler module...

Page 18: ...e 19 Airflow Precautions on page 21 Electrical Specifications Use these specifications only as a general planning guide To determine power values based on expected workloads use the SPARC T7 4 power calculator at http www oracle com goto powercalculators Description Value Operating input range 200 to 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Maximum operating input current at 200 VAC per cord Maximum operating input curre...

Page 19: ...ng SpecJBB 1915 W Actual amperage draw may exceed rating by no more than 10 Note The maximum operating input current values are based on the formula P V 0 90 where P maximum operating input power and V input voltage For example 620W 100V 0 90 6 89A You can use this formula to calculate the maximum operating current at your input voltage Caution Use only the power cords provided with the server Rel...

Page 20: ...Up to 12 000 m Up to 40 000 ft In China markets regulations may limit installations to a maximum operating altitude of 2000m TABLE 2 Shock and Vibration Specifications Description Operating Notes Shock 3 G 11 ms Half sine Vibration vertical 0 15 G 5 to 500 HZ swept sine Vibration horizontal 0 10 G TABLE 3 Acoustic Specifications Description Operating at Idle Operating at Peak Power Sound Power Lev...

Page 21: ...l Specifications on page 17 Install the server so the front faces the cool aisle and the rear faces the warm aisle Do not direct warm air into the server Prevent recirculation of air within a rack or cabinet When servicing server internal components ensure that air ducts and baffles are properly installed Route cables so they do not interfere with airflow Related Information Rack Cautions on page ...

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Page 23: ...3 Verify that you have the correct tools Tools Needed for Installation on page 26 4 Prepare the server for installation Prepare the Server on page 27 Related Information Installing the Server on page 29 Connecting Cables on page 51 Powering On the Server for the First Time on page 65 Shipping Kit Verify that you have received all of the components that ship with your server Note When you receive t...

Page 24: ...rds 4 3 RJ 45 to DB 25 crossover adapter 4 RJ 45 to DB 9 crossover adapter 5 Print document kit 6 Antistatic wrist strap 7 Ethernet cables 2 8 Rackmounting kit 9 CMA 10 Rack Buddy template 11 Fasteners 24 SPARC T7 4 Server Installation Guide March 2017 ...

Page 25: ... removed and a lift must be used For a two person installation the main components must be removed and a lift is optional Caution Always communicate your intentions clearly before during and after each step of the rackmounting procedure to minimize confusion Related Information Physical Specifications on page 17 ESD Precautions on page 25 Installing the Server on page 29 SPARC T7 4 Server Getting ...

Page 26: ...e 25 Tools Needed for Installation on page 26 Rack Cautions on page 30 Tools Needed for Installation Torx T30 screwdriver Long No 2 Phillips screwdriver Cutters or heavy duty scissors Marking pen or tape ESD mat and grounding strap Hydraulic or mechanical lift optional for two person installation In addition you must provide a system console device such as one of the following ASCII terminal Works...

Page 27: ... Refer to the SPARC T7 4 Server Service Manualfor detailed instructions 3 Determine your next step For a one person installation place the server on a mechanical lift For a two person installation place the server on a mechanical lift if one is available 4 Remove the PCIe card carriers if there are PCIe cards that need to be installed Refer to the service manual for detailed instructions 5 Install...

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Page 29: ... install the hardware Determine Correct Rackmount Hardware on page 35 Mark the Rackmounting Location on page 36 Install the Shelf Rails on page 37 3 Install the server in the rack Install the Server on page 39 4 Optional Install the CMA Installing the CMA Optional on page 41 5 Optional If you are installing the server into a rack that will be shipped to another location install the shipping brace ...

Page 30: ...g The server must be placed on a rack shelf in the non Oracle rack The rack shelf must be capable of supporting a minimum weight of 200 lbs 91 kg The rack shelf must be designed for the rack being used Obtain the rack shelf from the rack vendor Note Installing the server in non Oracle racks using the included rackmounting hardware kit is not supported Related Information Physical Specifications on...

Page 31: ...equipment nameplate power ratings and consider the effect that circuit overloading might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring Caution Reliable Grounding Maintain reliable grounding of rackmounted equipment Give particular attention to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit for example use of power strips Caution Do not use slide rail mounted equipment as...

Page 32: ... Cautions on page 30 2 Open and remove the front and rear doors from the rack 3 To prevent the rack from tipping during the installation stabilize the rack using all antitilt mechanisms provided 4 If there are leveling feet beneath the rack to prevent it from rolling extend these leveling feet fully downward to the floor 5 Install the rackmount kit See Installing the Rackmount Kit on page 33 Relat...

Page 33: ... page 26 Determine Correct Rackmount Hardware on page 35 Install the Shelf Rails on page 37 Rackmount Kit Overview The rackmount kit has two shelf rail assemblies one for each side of the rack Each shelf rail is marked LEFT or RIGHT The shelf rails are mounted to the rack with four brackets two on each side Brackets for square hole racks are preattached to the shelf rails The rackmount kit also in...

Page 34: ...ts for racks with round mounting holes 2 3 M6 x 16 mm screws 16 4 Cage nuts 6 5 10 32 x 10 mm screws 12 6 Guide pins 2 7 M6 x 12 mm screws 16 8 M4 x 10mm flathead screws 4 9 10 32 shoulder screws 12 Note Some of the fastener bags that are included in the kit are not required to install this server 34 SPARC T7 4 Server Installation Guide March 2017 ...

Page 35: ...orner bezel SCREW SEMS M6 X 12 SCREW FLAT HEAD M4 X 10 Round hole 10 32 inside installation SCREW SHOULDER 10 32 SCREW FLAT HEAD M4 X 10 Round hole M6 inside installation SCREW SEMS M6 X 12 SCREW FLAT HEAD M4 X 10 Note Some of the fastener bags that are included in the kit are not required to install this server 3 Mark the rackmounting location See Mark the Rackmounting Location on page 36 Related...

Page 36: ...cal space in the rack to install the server 2 Place the Rack Buddy template against the front rails The bottom edge of the template corresponds to the bottom edge of the server Measure up from the bottom of the template 3 Mark the mounting holes for the front shelf rails 4 Mark the mounting holes for the rear shelf rails Related Information Rack Compatibility on page 30 36 SPARC T7 4 Server Instal...

Page 37: ...n page 37 Install the Shelf Rails 1 Place the left shelf rail in the marked location Note The shelf rails are marked FRONT LEFT and FRONT RIGHT as viewed from the front of the server An up arrow indicates proper orientation 2 Secure the rear shelf rail bracket at the top and bottom holes using two Torx T30 screws Installing the Server 37 ...

Page 38: ...tep 4 for the right shelf rail 6 Consider your next step If you are installing a CMA see Installing the CMA Optional on page 41 If you are installing the server into an equipment rack that will be shipped to another location see Installing the Shipping Brace Assembly Optional on page 45 If you are installing the server see Installing the Server on page 29 38 SPARC T7 4 Server Installation Guide Ma...

Page 39: ...For a two person installation all the CRUs must be removed and a lift is optional 1 Prior to installing the server confirm that you have removed the following components Both processor modules The main module All four power supplies All five fan modules Refer to the SPARC T7 4 Server Service Manual for removal instructions 2 If you are using a mechanical lift ensure that the lift is level and stab...

Page 40: ... screws 6 Replace all of the components that you removed Both processor modules The main module All four power supplies All five fan modules Refer to the SPARC T7 4 Server Service Manual for installation instructions Related Information Rack Compatibility on page 30 40 SPARC T7 4 Server Installation Guide March 2017 ...

Page 41: ...f the server Note This server with the CMA attached fits only into a 1200 mm rack These topics provide the information and tasks needed to install the CMA CMA Kit Overview on page 42 Install the CMA on page 43 Secure Cables Using the CMA on page 61 Related Information Installing the Rackmount Kit on page 33 Determine Correct Rackmount Hardware on page 35 CMA Kit Overview on page 42 Secure Cables U...

Page 42: ...No Description 1 CMA comb 2 M6 16 mm screws 4 3 Hook and loop straps 14 4 M6 cage nuts 4 5 M6 6 mm screws 6 6 Bracket adapters 2 Related Information Determine Correct Rackmount Hardware on page 35 42 SPARC T7 4 Server Installation Guide March 2017 ...

Page 43: ... to install the CMA See Determine Correct Rackmount Hardware on page 35 2 Attach the bracket adapters to the CMA comb Use six M6 x 6mm screws three on each side 3 If the server is already installed in the rack do the following a Remove the four faceplate screws two on each side Caution Do not loosen or remove the screws that secure the shelf rail brackets to the rack b At the rear of the server on...

Page 44: ... on the square hole racks c Push the server forward 3 in 76 mm 4 Attach the CMA to the rack posts using two M6 screws for each side 5 Consider your next steps If the server is already installed do the following 44 SPARC T7 4 Server Installation Guide March 2017 ...

Page 45: ... shipping brace assembly if you are installing the server into an equipment rack that will be shipped to another location Note These procedures describe how to install the server into a rack with square mounting holes If you are installing the server into a rack with round mounting holes see Determine Correct Rackmount Hardware on page 35 Determine Correct Shipping Brace Fasteners on page 47 Insta...

Page 46: ...erver into a vehicle or when you are installing the server into an equipment rack that will be shipped to another location for final installation The shipping braces and necessary fasteners are included with the rackmount kit No Description 1 Top rear shipping brace 2 2 Guide pins 2 3 Cage nuts 4 4 Bottom rear shipping brace 5 Screws 8 46 SPARC T7 4 Server Installation Guide March 2017 ...

Page 47: ...ne Correct Shipping Brace Fasteners Determine the correct fasteners for your shipping brace installation Rack Type Fastener Bags Required Square hole with corner bezel SCREW SEMS M6 X 12MM Tapped hole 10 32 SCREW SHOULDER 10 32 Tapped hole M6 SCREW SEMS M6 X 12MM Install the Top Rear Shipping Braces The top rear shipping braces are labeled TOP LFT REAR and TOP RGT REAR as viewed from the rear of t...

Page 48: ...above the adapter 3 Insert and finger tighten the guide pin in the appropriate hole for your server 4 Secure the brace with two M6 x 12 mm screws 5 Repeat Step 1 through Step 4 for the top right shipping brace Related Information Determine Correct Shipping Brace Fasteners on page 47 Install the Bottom Rear Shipping Brace on page 49 48 SPARC T7 4 Server Installation Guide March 2017 ...

Page 49: ... at the bottom rear of the system 2 Secure each side of the bottom rear shipping brace with two M6 x 12 mm screws Related Information Determine Correct Shipping Brace Fasteners on page 47 Install the Top Rear Shipping Braces on page 47 Remove the Bottom Rear Shipping Brace on page 50 Installing the Server 49 ...

Page 50: ...ion 1 Remove the four screws that secure the bottom shipping brace to the rack 2 Slide the shipping brace out from the rear of the rack Related Information Determine Correct Shipping Brace Fasteners on page 47 Install the Top Rear Shipping Braces on page 47 Install the Bottom Rear Shipping Brace on page 49 50 SPARC T7 4 Server Installation Guide March 2017 ...

Page 51: ...anagement Cables on page 58 4 Secure the cables with the CMA Secure Cables Using the CMA on page 61 Related Information Understanding the Server on page 11 Rear Panel Components on page 15 Installing the Server on page 29 Powering On the Server for the First Time on page 65 Cabling Requirements Minimum cable connections for the server At least one server on board Ethernet network connection NET po...

Page 52: ...t and disconnect USB cables and peripheral devices while the server is running without affecting server operations You can perform USB hot plug operations only while the OS is running USB hot plug operations are not supported when the server ok prompt is displayed or before the server has completed booting You can connect up to 126 devices to each of the four USB controllers for a total of 504 USB...

Page 53: ...Management Cables on page 58 USB Ports Two USB 3 0 ports are located at the rear panel Two additional USB 3 0 ports are located on the main module and are accessible from the front panel See the location of the USB ports at Front Panel Components on page 14 and Rear Panel Components on page 15 The USB ports support hot plugging You can connect and disconnect USB cables and peripheral devices while...

Page 54: ... SER MGT RJ 45 port located on the rear panel provides an TIA EIA 232 serial Oracle Cisco standard connection to the SP This port is the default connection to the Oracle ILOM SP For DTE to DTE communications you can use the supplied RJ 45 to DB 9 crossover adapter with a standard RJ 45 cable to achieve the required null modem configuration See Rear Panel Components on page 15 An additional SER MGT...

Page 55: ...ect the SER MGT Cable on page 59 Connect a Terminal or Emulator to the SER MGT Port on page 66 NET MGT Port The NET MGT RJ 45 port located on the rear panel provides an optional Ethernet connection to the SP The NET MGT port is an optional connection to the Oracle ILOM SP The SP NET MGT port uses an RJ 45 cable for a 10 100BASE T connection If your network does not use a DHCP server this port will...

Page 56: ...irements on page 51 Connect the NET MGT Cable on page 59 Assign a Static IP Address to the NET MGT Port on page 78 Ethernet Ports Four RJ 45 10 Gigabit full duplex auto negotiating Ethernet ports NET 0 NET 1 NET 2 NET 3 are located on the system rear panel See Rear Panel Components on page 15 The Ethernet interfaces operate at 100 Mbit sec 1000 Mbit sec and 10000 Mbit sec Pin Signal Description Pi...

Page 57: ... one port on the front and one on the back of the server See Front Panel Components on page 14 and Rear Panel Components on page 15 Use a DB 15 video cable to connect to a video adapter to achieve the required connection The maximum supported resolution is 1024 x 768 Note Only one of the two ports can be used at a time The rear VGA port is disabled by default To enable the rear port and disable th...

Page 58: ...ge 51 Connect Other Data Cables on page 61 Connecting Data and Management Cables After you have connected these cables see Powering On the Server for the First Time on page 65 before connecting the AC power cords Caution Use only the power cords provided with the server Connect the SER MGT Cable on page 59 Connect the NET MGT Cable on page 59 Connect the Ethernet Network Cables on page 60 Connect ...

Page 59: ... appropriate crossover cable adapter to create the required null modem configuration Related Information Server Overview on page 12 Front Panel Components on page 14 Rear Panel Components on page 15 Cabling Requirements on page 51 Connect a Terminal or Emulator to the SER MGT Port on page 66 Connect the NET MGT Cable The SP NET MGT port is labeled NET MGT After the initial server configuration you...

Page 60: ...Port on page 55 Assign a Static IP Address to the NET MGT Port on page 78 Connect the Ethernet Network Cables The server has four RJ 45 network connectors labeled NET 0 NET 1 NET 2 and NET 3 Use these ports to connect the server to the network The Ethernet interfaces operate at 100 Mbps 1000 Mbps and 10000 Mbps See Rear Panel Components on page 15 for port locations Note The Oracle ILOM sideband m...

Page 61: ...ver is configured with additional I O components connect the external cables to the connectors contained on those components Related Information Server Overview on page 12 Rear Panel Components on page 15 Cabling Requirements on page 51 PCIe card documentation SPARC T7 4 Server Service Manual Secure Cables Using the CMA Use the CMA to secure cables and ensure proper cable routing 1 Nest and bundle...

Page 62: ...s Using the CMA Use the supplied hook and loop fasteners to secure the cables in the CMA 2 If necessary tilt the CMA up or down to direct the cables as appropriate 62 SPARC T7 4 Server Installation Guide March 2017 ...

Page 63: ...ut to unlock the CMA comb Rotate the CMA comb up or down as needed and push the release tabs in to lock the CMA comb in the desired position Related Information Installing the CMA Optional on page 41 Cabling Requirements on page 51 Connecting Cables 63 ...

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Page 65: ...Configure the preinstalled OS or install a fresh OS Configure the Preinstalled OS on page 71 or Reach a State to Install a Fresh OS Oracle ILOM CLI on page 71 5 Set the configuration parameters for the Oracle Solaris OS Oracle Solaris OS Configuration Parameters on page 75 6 Optional Configure the NET MGT port to use a static IP address Assign a Static IP Address to the NET MGT Port on page 78 Rel...

Page 66: ...r source to the rear of the server Do not attach the power cords to the power supplies at this time Related Information Rear Panel Components on page 15 Power on the Server for the First Time on page 68 Connect a Terminal or Emulator to the SER MGT Port Prior to powering on the server for the first time make a serial connection to the SP from a terminal or terminal emulator After making this seria...

Page 67: ...st time through the SER MGT port After the initial configuration you can set up communication between the SP and host through this Ethernet interface 5 Connect an Ethernet cable between one of the server s NET ports and the network to which the server will communicate 6 Connect the power cords to the power supplies and to separate power sources When the power cords are connected the SP initializes...

Page 68: ...m administrator for an Oracle ILOM user account with Administrator privileges For more information about the administration tasks such as changing passwords adding accounts and setting account privileges refer to the Oracle ILOM documentation Note By default the SP is configured to use DHCP to obtain an IP address If you plan to assign a static IP address to the SP see Assign a Static IP Address t...

Page 69: ...ommands while the server initializes a To display the Oracle ILOM prompt press the Hash Dot keys b To see information about available Oracle ILOM commands type help To see information about a specific command type help command name c To return to displaying host output from the server initialization type start HOST console 5 Continue with the installation by installing the OS See Configure the Pre...

Page 70: ...ing network configuration settings using DHCP and allowing connections using SSH For a more detailed discussion on configuring the system console and connecting terminals refer to the administration guide for your server Related Information Configure the Preinstalled OS on page 71 Reach a State to Install a Fresh OS Oracle ILOM CLI on page 71 Reach a State to Install a Fresh OS Oracle ILOM Web Int...

Page 71: ...page 75 for a description of the Oracle Solaris OS parameters you must provide during initial configuration 3 Log in to the server You can now enter Oracle Solaris OS commands at the prompt For more details refer to the Oracle Solaris OS man pages and documentation at http www oracle com goto Solaris11 docs Related Information Prepare the Power Cords on page 65 Connect a Terminal or Emulator to th...

Page 72: ...ure you want to reset System y n y Performing reset on System Note In Oracle ILOM 3 1 the name space for SYS was replaced with System You can use the legacy name in command at any time but to expose the legacy name in the output you must enable it by typing set SP cli legacy_targets enabled For more information see the latest Oracle ILOM documentation 4 Switch communication to the server host star...

Page 73: ...nterface on page 73 Assign a Static IP Address to the NET MGT Port on page 78 Reach a State to Install a Fresh OS Oracle ILOM Web Interface If you do not plan to use the preinstalled OS use this procedure to prevent the server from booting from the preinstalled OS 1 Prepare the appropriate boot media according to your installation method There are many methods by which you can install the OS For e...

Page 74: ...el click on Host Management Power Control 6 Select Reset from the pull down menu and click Save 7 In the left navigation panel click on Remote Control Redirection 8 Select Use Serial Redirection and click Launch Remote Console As the host resets messages are displayed in the serial console The reset activity takes a few minutes to complete When the ok prompt is displayed continue to the next step ...

Page 75: ...r from the displayed language list Locale Select a number from the displayed locale list Terminal Type Select a terminal type that corresponds with your terminal device Network Select Yes Multiple Network Interfaces Select the network interfaces that you plan to configure If you are not sure select the first one in the list DHCP Select Yes or No according to your network environment Host Name Type...

Page 76: ...elated Information Oracle Solaris OS documentation Configure the Preinstalled OS on page 71 Reach a State to Install a Fresh OS Oracle ILOM CLI on page 71 Reach a State to Install a Fresh OS Oracle ILOM Web Interface on page 73 Assigning a Static IP Address to the SP If your network does not use DHCP the NET MGT port is not operational until you configure network settings for the SP Note If you ar...

Page 77: ... has been powered on change the root password hostname login root Password changeme nothing displayed Last login Mon Feb 18 16 53 14 GMT 2013 on ttyS0 Detecting screen size please wait done Oracle R Integrated Lights Out Manager Version 3 2 1 2 rxxxxx Copyright c 2013 Oracle and or its affiliates All rights reserved Warning password is set to factory default set HOST users root password Enter new ...

Page 78: ...accept a static IP address set SP network pendingipdiscovery static Set pendingipdiscovery to static 2 Set the IP address for the SP Oracle ILOM is shipped with IPv4 DHCP and IPv6 stateless default network settings To change the default IPv4 DHCP property and set property values for a static IPv4 address type IPv4_address To change the default IPv6 DHCP property and set property values for a stati...

Page 79: ...entid xxx xxx xxx xxx dhcp_server_ip xxx xxx xxx xxx ipaddress xxx xxx xxx xxx ipdiscovery dhcp ipgateway xxx xxx xxx xxx ipnetmask 255 255 255 0 macaddress xx xx xx xx xx xx managementport MGMT outofbandmacaddress xx xx xx xx xx xx pendingipaddress service processor IPaddr pendingipdiscovery static pendingipgateway gateway IPaddr pendingipnetmask 255 255 255 0 pendingmanagementport MGMT sidebandm...

Page 80: ...e way requiring no incoming Internet connections or remote access mechanism and only includes the information needed to solve the problem Parts are dispatched upon reveipt of the service request In many cases Oracle engineers work to resolve the issue before you re even aware the problem exists For more information on setting up and installing support automation on the server please refer to Oracl...

Page 81: ...stem recovery AWG American wire gauge B BMC Baseboard management controller BOB Memory buffer on board C chassis Server enclosure CMA Cable management arm SPARC T7 1 and SPARC T7 2 Cable management assembly SPARC T7 4 CMP Chip multiprocessor CRU Customer replaceable unit D DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Glossary 81 ...

Page 82: ...uns the Oracle Solaris OS and other applications The term host is used to distinguish the primary computer from the SP See SP hot pluggable Describes a component that can be replaced with power applied but the component must be prepared for removal hot swappable Describes a component that can be replaced with power applied and no preparation is required I ID PROM Chip that contains system informat...

Page 83: ...Physical device address used for remote access configuration management See Oracle ILOMand SDM name name space Top level Oracle ILOM target NEBS Network Equipment Building System Netra products only NET MGT Network management port An Ethernet port on the server SP NIC Network interface card or controller NMI Nonmaskable interrupt NVMe Nonvolatile memory express controller The optional NVMe switch ...

Page 84: ...al component interconnect PCIe PCI Express an industry standard bus architecture that supports high bandwidth peripherals and I O devices POST Power on self test PROM Programmable read only memory PSH Predictive self healing S SAS Serial attached SCSI SCC System configuration chip SCC PROM System configuration chip on programmable read only memory Removable module containing system configuration d...

Page 85: ...gement control of the host See host SPM Service processor module This is the physical component that contains the service processor firmware SSD Solid state drive SSH Secure shell T Tma Maximum ambient temperature U U S NEC United States National Electrical Code UCP Universal connector port UI User interface UL Underwriters Laboratory Inc UTC Coordinated Universal Time UUID Universal unique identi...

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Page 87: ...hernet ports 60 NET MGT port 59 power cords 65 required connections 51 securing to CMA 61 SER MGT port 59 clearance airflow 21 service 21 CMA 23 33 hardware required 41 installing 41 43 kit 41 securing cables 61 compatible racks 30 30 components rear 15 D depth specifications 17 DHCP 59 diagnostics when run 70 DIMMs DIMM description 12 drives 12 DVD drive 12 E electrical specifications 18 elevatio...

Page 88: ...he SER MGT port 59 N NET MGT port assigning a static IP address to 78 cabling 59 DHCP 59 location 59 pinouts 55 59 static IP address 59 O Oracle ILOM system console 70 Oracle Solaris OS configuration parameters 75 configuring the preinstalled OS 71 installing a fresh OS Oracle ILOM CLI 71 installing a fresh OS Oracle ILOM web interface 73 P parity for serial terminal no 66 physical 17 pinouts Ethe...

Page 89: ...s to 75 shipping brace fasteners determining correct 47 installing 45 installing bottom rear 49 installing top rear 47 removing bottom rear 50 shipping kit CMA 23 shipping kit contents 23 site planning specifications 17 slots ports and LEDs illustrated 15 specifications acoustic 21 confirming 17 electrical 18 elevation 19 environmental 19 height 17 humidity 19 physical 17 shock 19 site planning 17...

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