4
3. Log in to the Oracle ILOM SP (CLI) using the
root
user account and the
root
password,
changeme
.
The command-line interface (CLI) prompt appears (->). You can now start, configure, and manage the server
using Oracle ILOM.
▼
Apply Main Power to the Server
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.
1. Verify that the power cords have been connected (
) and that the main Power/OK LED is slowly
flashing the standby pattern.
2. Press and release the recessed Power button on the front panel.
When main power is applied to the server, the main Power/OK LED flashes once per second to indicate the
system is booting. The main Power/OK LED is steady green when system is loading an operating system.
Note –
When the server powers on, the power-on self-test (POST) can take several minutes to complete.
3. Continue with initial software setup tasks, as described in the
Sun Fire X4470 Server Installation Guide
.
▼
Update Firmware
It is highly recommended that you use the Oracle Hardware Installation Assistant to upgrade system BIOS and
Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) firmware. For the latest Oracle Hardware Installation Assistant,
as well as firmware, tools and drivers, and related software, go to:
For more information about Oracle Hardware Installation Assistant, go to the documentation site at:
http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=hia&id=homepage
To upgrade system BIOS and Oracle ILOM firmware without using the Oracle Hardware Installation Assistant,
refer to the Oracle ILOM documentation for the version of Oracle ILOM supported for your server at:
http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=E19860-01&id=homepage
All firmware and drivers are on the Tools and Drivers DVD, which is shipped in the Documentation and Media
Kit. You also can download the software on the Tools and Drivers DVD from the Oracle download site:
▼
Set Up the Platform Operating System and Driver Software
You can configure the preinstalled operating system (OS), or install a supported operating system for your
server. It is highly recommended that you use the Oracle Hardware Installation Assistant to update firmware
(regardless of OS) and to install a Linux or Windows OS. Refer to the following table for more OS installation
information.
<hostname> login:
root
Password:
changeme
