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Sun Blade™X6275 Server Module
Windows Operating System
Installation Guide
Part No. 821-0081-10
September 2009, Revision A

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Contents
Preface v
1. Overview 1
Installing the Windows OS onto a Sun Blade X6275 Server Module 1
Prerequisites 2
Things You Must Decide 2
What to Do Next 2
Using a Remote Control Application (RKVM) 3
▼To Mount a DVD or Equivalent ISO Image 3
Dongle Cable Connections 4
▼To Connect the Dongle for a Local Installation 4
2. Installing Windows Server 2008 Operating System 7
Task Map for the Windows Server 2008 Installation 8
Installing Windows Server 2008 Using
Local or Remote Media 9
▼To Install Windows Server 2008 Using Local or Remote Media 9
Installing Windows Server 2008 Using a PXE Network 14
Before You Begin 14
▼To Install Windows Server 2008 Using PXE 15

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3. Post Installation 17
Downloading Server-Specific Drivers 18
▼To Download the Server-Specific Drivers 18
Installing Server-Specific Device Drivers 19
▼To Install the Server-Specific Device Drivers 20
Installing Supplemental Software 22
▼Install the Supplemental Software 22
A. Incorporate Sun Blade Server Drivers Into WIM 25
Adding Drivers to a WIM Image 25
Before you Begin 25
▼To Add Drivers to the WIM Image 26
Index 29

v
Preface
This guide contains instructions for installing the Windows Server 2008 64-bit
Service Pack 2 (SP2) onto the Sun Blade X6275 Server Module.
Product Updates
For product updates that you can download for the Sun Blade™ X6275 Server
Module, visit the following web site:
http://www.sun.com/download/
Find the Hardware Drivers section and click x64 Servers & Workstations. The Sun
Blade X6275 Server Module site contains updates for firmware and drivers, as well as
DVD-ROM ISO images.
Related Documentation
The documents listed in the following table are available online at:
http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/prod/blade.X6275

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Title Content Part Number Format
Sun Blade X6275 Server
Module Product Notes
Late-breaking information
about the server module
820-6853 PDF
HTML
Sun Blade X6275 Server
Module Getting Started Guide
Basic installation information
for setting up the server
module
820-6847 PDF
Print
Sun Blade X6275 Server
Module Installation Guide
Detailed installation
information for setting up the
server module
820-6977 PDF
HTML
Print
Sun Blade X6275 Server OS
Installation Guide
Installation instructions for
the Linux, VMware, and
Solaris operating systems
820-6848 PDF
HTML
Sun Blade X6275 Server
Module Windows Operating
System Installation Guide
(This document) Installation
instructions for the Windows
Server operating system
821-0081 PDF
HTML
Sun Installation Assistant for
Linux and Windows User’s
Guide
Instructions for using the Sun
Installation Assistant (SIA)
when installing a Windows or
Linux operating system
820-3357 PDF
HTML
Sun Blade X6275 Server
Module Service Manual
Information and procedures
for maintaining and
upgrading the server module
820-6849 PDF
HTML
x64 Servers Utilities Reference
Manual
Information for using
applications and utilities
common to x64 servers and
server modules
820-1120 PDF
HTML
Sun x64 Servers Diagnostics
Guide
Information about how to use
the diagnostic software tools
provided with x64 servers
820-6750 PDF
HTML
Sun Integrated Lights Out
Manager 2.0 User’s Guide
ILOM features and tasks that
are common to servers and
server modules that support
ILOM
820-1188 PDF
HTML
Sun Integrated Lights Out
Manager Supplement for Sun
Blade X6275 Server Module
ILOM information that is
specific to the server module
820-6851 PDF
HTML
Important Safety Information
for Sun Hardware Systems
Multilingual hardware safety
and compliance information
for all Sun hardware systems
816-7190 Print

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CHAPTER 1
Overview
This chapter provides instructions for tasks you must complete before you begin
installing the Windows Server 2008 64-bit operating system onto a Sun Blade X6275
server module.
This chapter includes the following topics:
■“Installing the Windows OS onto a Sun Blade X6275 Server Module” on page 1
■“Prerequisites” on page 2
■“Things You Must Decide” on page 2
■“What to Do Next” on page 2
■“Using a Remote Control Application (RKVM)” on page 3
■“To Mount a DVD or Equivalent ISO Image” on page 3
■“Dongle Cable Connections” on page 4
■“To Connect the Dongle for a Local Installation” on page 4
The Sun Blade X6275 server module consists of two nodes, each with its own service
processor (SP), and each capable of supporting its own operating system. These
nodes are fully independent of each other, and must be managed as if they were
separate servers. Therefore, for each server module, you must perform a separate
operating system installation on each node.
Installing the Windows OS onto a Sun
Blade X6275 Server Module
Before installing the Windows OS onto your Sun Blade X6275 server module, review
the following sections for an understanding of the prerequisites and the decision-
making process.

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Prerequisites
Complete the following tasks before you begin the installation.
■Install the server hardware.
■(Optional) Configure the service processor.
■Gather needed information, such as IP address and netmask.
Things You Must Decide
■Where will you install the OS? You can install an OS using the flash module,
which is similar to a hard drive. See the Sun Blade X6275 Server Module Service
Manual for instructions to access the flash module.
Note – The Sun Blade X6275 server module supports industry-standard RKVM with
devices connected to it through a USB port or the service processor. For information
about setting up USB connections to your system, see “Using a Remote Control
Application (RKVM)” on page 3.
■Do you need to update the operating system and drivers?
For information on updating your software, see Chapter 3,“Post Installation” on
page 17.
For a full list of supported operating systems, see
http://www.sun.com/servers/blades/x6275/
What to Do Next
The chapters in this guide provide detailed installation information.
You should also gather the installation, administration, and configuration
documentation distributed with the operating system. These documents generally
accompany the distribution media as printed manuals or are included as PDF files
on the medium itself. In many cases, the latest versions of such documents are also
downloadable from the web site of the OS vendor.

Chapter 1 Overview 3
Using a Remote Control Application
(RKVM)
The Sun Blade X6275 server module supports industry-standard RKVM with devices
connected to it through the service processor. This ability allows you to mount and
boot from a remote DVD, or an ISO file image.
▼To Mount a DVD or Equivalent ISO Image
1. Locate your installation DVD or the equivalent ISO images.
2. To connect to the ILOM:
a. Open a web browser and use the ILOM IP address as a URL.
b. Enter an ILOM user name and password.
The Versions screen appears.
3. Click the Remote Control tab.
The Remote Control screen appears.
4. Click the Launch Redirection button.
The ILOM remote console appears.
5. On the Devices menu, select the following:
■CD-ROM if you are using a physical DVD.
■CD-ROM Image if you are using an ISO file.
Depending on your selection, a dialog directs you to select either a DVD drive or
a file.
6. Select the DVD drive or the ISO file.
The distribution media (or ISO file) is now mounted. When you power on the
server module, it appears in the BBS popup (boot list) menu as Virtual DVD.
For more information about setting up a remote RKVM connection to your server
with the ILOM Remote Console application, see the Sun Integrated Lights Out
Manager 2.0 User’s Guide or Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager 3.0 User’s Guide.

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Dongle Cable Connections
If you choose to do a local installation, you must connect a dongle cable directly to
the server module.
▼To Connect the Dongle for a Local Installation
1. Connect a USB hub to one of the USB connectors on the dongle. See FIGURE 1-1.
2. Connect a keyboard, mouse, and DVD drive to the USB hub or to the other
USB connector.
3. Connect a monitor to the VGA port.
FIGURE 1-1 Dongle Cable Connections

Chapter 1 Overview 5
Figure Legend
1Dual USB connectors.
2RJ-45 connector. This connector provides serial access to the ILOM.
3VGA video connector.

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CHAPTER 2
Installing Windows Server 2008
Operating System
This chapter provides information about installing the Windows Server 2008
Operating System (OS).
This chapter includes the following topics:
■“Task Map for the Windows Server 2008 Installation” on page 8
■“Installing Windows Server 2008 Using Local or Remote Media” on page 9
■“Installing Windows Server 2008 Using a PXE Network” on page 14

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Task Map for the Windows Server 2008
Installation
Use TABLE 2-1 to preview the installation process defined as a series of tasks. The
table defines the required tasks, describes them, and provides pointers to the
instructions for performing that task.
Note – The complete Microsoft Windows operating system installation process is
not documented in this section. This section walks you through the steps for booting
the Windows Server 2008 media, installing drivers (if necessary) at boot, and
partitioning the drive. For additional information, consult the Microsoft’s Windows
2008 Product Documentation at
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/en/us/product-
documentation.aspx
TABLE 2-1 Task Map for the Windows 2008 Installation
Step Task Description Relevant Topic(s)
1Review installation
prerequisites
Verify that all applicable requirements are
met for installing an operating system to
a server.
•“Prerequisites” on page 2
2Gather the Windows
installation media
The Windows OS is shipped with the CD
and DVD media and documentation that
you will need to install the Windows OS.
• You can download or order the
media for Windows 2008 at
http://www.microsoft.co
m
3Perform the Windows
2008 OS installation
Follow the instructions in this chapter to
install the Windows 2008 operating
system.
•“Installing Windows Server
2008 Using Local or Remote
Media” on page 9
•“Installing Windows Server
2008 Using a PXE Network” on
page 14
4Install driver(s) and
supplemental software
post installation, if
applicable.
If necessary, install the updated server-
specific drivers and the server
supplemental software.
•“Post Installation” on page 17

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Installing Windows Server 2008 Using
Local or Remote Media
The following procedure describes how to boot the Windows Server 2008 operating
system from local or remote media. It assumes you are booting the Windows
installation media from one of the following sources:
■Windows 2008 CD or DVD (internal or external DVD)
■Windows 2008 ISO image (network repository)
Note – If you are booting the installation media from a PXE environment, refer to
“Installing Windows Server 2008 Using a PXE Network” on page 14 for instructions.
Before You Begin
Prior to performing the installation, the following requirements must be met:
■All applicable installation prerequisites for installing an operating system should
have been met. For further information about these prerequisites, see
“Prerequisites” on page 2.
■An installation method (for example: console, boot media, and installation target)
should have been chosen and established prior to performing the installation.
After completing this procedure, you will need to perform the post installation tasks
as described in “Post Installation” on page 17.
▼To Install Windows Server 2008 Using Local or
Remote Media
1. Ensure that the installation media is available to boot.
For example:
■For distribution media. Insert the Windows Server 2008 Distribution media
(CD labeled #1 or the single DVD) into the local or remote USB DVD-ROM
drive.
■For ISO image. Ensure that the ISO images are available and that the ILOM
Remote Console application is aware of the first ISO image location.
2. Reset or power on the server.
For example:

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■From the ILOM web interface, select Reset on the Remote Power Control tab.
■From the local server, press the Power button on the front panel of the server
to power off the server, then press the Power button again to power-on server.
■From the ILOM CLI on the server SP, type: reset /SYS
■From the ILOM CLI on a CMM, type: reset /CH/BLn/SYS
Where nis the number of server module in chassis.
The BIOS screen appears.
3. When the Press F8 for BBS POPUP message appears on the BIOS POST
screen, press F8 to select a boot device.
The Boot Device dialog appears.
Note – The dialog that appears in your installation may be different depending the
type of disk controller installed in your server.
4. In the Boot Device dialog, select the menu item according to the Windows
media installation method you elected to use and press Enter.
For example:
■If you elected to use the Windows Local delivery method, select CD/DVDW.
■If you elected to use the Sun ILOM Remote Console delivery method, select
Virtual CDROM.
5. When prompted with Press any key to boot from CD, press any key.
The Windows installation wizard starts.
Continue the Windows installation wizard until the Installation Type dialog
appears.

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6. In the Installation Type dialog, click Custom (advanced).
The Where Do You Want to Install Windows dialog appears:
7. In the Where do you want to Install Windows dialog, do one of the following:
■If you do not want to override the Windows Default partition information,
click Next then skip to Step 9.

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■If you do want to override the Windows default partition information, click
the Driver Options (advanced) option and proceed to Step 8.
Caution – Formatting or re-partitioning a pre-existing partition will destroy all data
on the partition.
The Where do you want to Install Windows dialog appears: