Oracle netra X5-2 User manual

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This guide describes how to install, power on, and configure the server for the first time. For detailed installation
information, refer to the Oracle Server X5-2 Installation Guide.
Installation Options
■If you are deploying multiple servers, use Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center. Refer to the Oracle
Enterprise Manager Ops Center product documentation at:
http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E40871_01/index.htm
■If you are deploying a single server, use Oracle System Assistant. For information about Oracle System
Assistant, refer to this guide and to the Oracle X5 Series Servers Administration Guide at:
http://www.oracle.com/goto/x86AdminDiag/docs
Before You Begin — Review the Documentation
Before performing the procedures in this guide, review the following documents at the Oracle documentation
web site: http://www.oracle.com/goto/X5-2/docs
■Oracle Server X5-2 Safety and Compliance Guide – For safety and regulatory compliance information
■Oracle Server X5-2 Product Notes – For late-breaking issues that affect installation requirements
■Oracle Server X5-2 Installation Guide – For detailed installation information and procedures
■Oracle Server X5-2 operating system installation guides – For installation and configuration information for
Oracle Solaris, Oracle VM Server, Linux, Windows, and VMware ESXi
■Oracle Server X5-2 Service Manual – For instructions on how to remove and install server components, and
how to troubleshoot server operation
■Oracle X5 Series Servers Administration Guide – For software methods to set up the server using Oracle System
Assistant, Oracle ILOM, and Oracle Hardware Management Pack
■Oracle ILOM Documentation Collection – For descriptions of Oracle ILOM features, and how to perform
server configuration, monitoring, and administration tasks using Oracle ILOM
For additional safety information, refer to the Important Safety Information for Oracle Hardware Systems, which is
shipped with the server.
Oracle Server X5-2
Getting Started Guide

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▼1. Install Optional Components
Optional components for your server might be packaged and shipped separately. If applicable, install optional
components (such as DIMMs or storage drives) before mounting the server in a rack.
1. For installation procedures for optional components, refer to the Oracle Server X5-2 Service Manual.
2. For a complete list of optional components, go to:
https://support.oracle.com/handbook_private/Systems/index.html
▼2. Mount the Server Into a Rack
For rackmounting instructions, refer to the documents included with the rail kit, the service label on the server,
and the Oracle Server X5-2 Installation Guide.
▼3. Connect the Cables and Power Cords
You can set up the server for the first time by establishing a direct connection to the host, or by establishing a
connection to the service processor (SP) through Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM). The following
procedure describes how to cable your server for first-time setup.
Caution – Do not apply power to the server until instructed to do so. To properly configure the
system, cable the server as described in this section before applying power to the server.
To locate the server cable connections, see “Cabling Diagram” on page 3.
1. (Recommended) To cable the server for a direct connection to the host, do the following:
a. Connect a VGA monitor to the VGA port on the server.
b. Connect a USB keyboard and mouse to the USB connectors on the server.
2. To cable the server for a connection to the service processor (SP), do the following:
a. For a local serial connection to the SP –Connect a serial cable between the server’s serial management
port (SER MGT) and a terminal device.
This connection provides initial communication with the SP. Configure the terminal device with the
following settings: 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity.
For DTE-to-DTE communication, use the supplied RJ-45 crossover adapter and a standard RJ-45 cable to
set up a null modem connection. With a null modem connection, the transmit and receive signals are
crossed over.
b. For a remote Ethernet connection to the SP –Connect an Ethernet cable between the server’s network
management port (NET MGT) and the network.
DHCP and IPv6 stateless auto-configuration are enabled by default, allowing a DHCP server or IPv6
router on the network to automatically assign network settings to the SP.

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3. For network access, connect an Ethernet cable between the server’s NET ports (NET3-0) and the network
to which the server will communicate.
Note – Ethernet ports NET2 and NET3 are non-functional in single-processor systems.
4. Connect the power cords to the power supplies and to separate power sources.
The server can operate with one power source; however, having only one power source eliminates
redundancy.
When the power cords are connected, the green power supply LEDs light and the green SP OK LED blinks
rapidly as the SP boots. Once the SP has booted, the SP OK LED is steady on and the green Power/OK LED
blinks slowly, indicating that the host is in standby power mode. In standby power mode, the server is not
yet initialized or powered on.
Cabling Diagram
FIGURE 1 Cabling for the Oracle Server X5-2
Figure Legend
1Power supply 0 input power
Power supply 1 input power
5USB port (USB 0)
2Network management port (NET MGT) 6USB port (USB 1)
3Serial management port (SER MGT) 7Video port (VGA)
4Ethernet ports (NET3, NET2, NET1, NET0)

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▼4. Power On the Server and Launch Oracle System Assistant
Oracle System Assistant enables you to update the server to the latest available firmware and software,
configure key server settings, and install an Oracle Solaris, Oracle VM Server, Linux, or Windows operating
system. Oracle System Assistant is embedded in most Oracle Server X5-2 systems.
The following procedure describes how to power on the server, and then launch Oracle System Assistant if you
have established a direct connection to the host. If you prefer to launch Oracle System Assistant from the Oracle
ILOM web interface, refer to the Oracle X5 Series Servers Administration Guide for instructions.
1. Verify that the server is correctly installed in the rack.
2. Verify that the server has been cabled for a direct connection to the host; see “3. Connect the Cables and
Power Cords” on page 2.
3. Verify that the server is in standby power mode; see “3. Connect the Cables and Power Cords” on page 2.
4. Press and quickly release the Power button on the front panel of the server.
The server boots, and power-on self-test (POST) and boot messages appear on the monitor.
Be attentive. You need to interrupt the boot process.
5. When prompted in the boot screen, press the F9 function key to launch Oracle System Assistant.
The Oracle System Assistant application boots and the System Overview screen appears, showing system
information, and task buttons in the left pane.
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6. To set up the server’s network connection, click Configure Network.
7. To download the latest server firmware and software, click Get Updates.
8. To update the Oracle ILOM, BIOS, disk expander, or host bus adapter (HBA) firmware on the server, click
Update Firmware.
9. To configure Oracle ILOM, click Configure Hardware →Service Processor Configuration.
10. To configure RAID, click Configure Hardware →RAID Configuration.
11. To install an Oracle Solaris, Oracle VM Server, Linux, or Windows operating system, and also download
and install system drivers, click Install OS.
For information on other supported OS installation options, see “5. Set Up an Operating System and
Drivers” on page 5.
▼5. Set Up an Operating System and Drivers
Use the options in the following table to set up a supported operating system (OS) and required drivers.
If you do not have access to Oracle System Assistant to install drivers, you can download the latest Oracle
Server X5-2 software release from the My Oracle Support web site at:
http://support.oracle.com
Technical Support
For technical support, go to the My Oracle Support web site at:
http://support.oracle.com
Note that the server serial number, which you will need when requesting technical support or service, is on the
front panel of the server and on the Customer Information Sheet that is shipped with the system. You can also
view the serial number using Oracle System Assistant or Oracle ILOM.
Feedback
You can provide feedback about this document at:
http://www.oracle.com/goto/docfeedback
OS Setup Option Refer To:
Configure preinstalled Oracle Solaris,
Oracle VM Server, or Oracle Linux OS
Oracle Server X5-2 Installation Guide
Install Oracle Solaris, Oracle VM Server,
Linux, or Windows OS
Use Oracle System Assistant (recommended), or refer to the installation guide
for the OS
Install VMware ESXi software Oracle Server X5-2 Installation Guide for VMware ESXi Software
Install supported OS drivers Use Oracle System Assistant (recommended), or refer to the Oracle X5 Series
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Server Front Panel Components
FIGURE 2 Oracle Server X5-2 Front Panel Components
Access to Oracle Support
Oracle customers can access electronic support through My Oracle Support at http://support.oracle.com.
For detailed information, visit http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=acc&id=info or if you
are hearing impaired, visit http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=acc&id=trs.
Figure Legend
1Product Serial Number label and Radio
Frequency Identification tag
8Service Required LED: Top: Fan Module
(amber)
15 Storage drive 4 (optional NVMe SSD)
2Locator button/Locator LED: white 9Service Required LED: Rear: Power
Supply (amber)
16 Storage drive 5 (optional NVMe SSD)
3USB 2.0 connectors (2) 10 Service Required LED: Overtemp Icon:
System Over Temperature Warning
(amber)
17 Storage drive 6
4SP OK LED: green 11 Storage drive 0 18 Storage drive 7
5Service Required LED: amber 12 Storage drive 1 19 Optional SATA DVD drive
6Power/OK LED: green 13 Storage drive 2 (optional NVMe SSD)
7Power button 14 Storage drive 3 (optional NVMe SSD)
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September 2014