Sun Microsystems Sun Fire X4450 User manual

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Sun FireTM X4450 Server
Installation Guide
Part No. 820-2709-11
July 2008, Revision A

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Contents
Preface vii
1. Before You Begin 1
Tools and Equipment Needed 1
Installation Process Flowchart 1
Opening the Box 4
Unpacking 4
Package Contents Inventory 4
Options 5
ESD Precautions 5
Sun Fire X4450 Server Description 6
Front Panel Features 6
Back Panel 7
2. Installing the Sun Fire X4450 Server Into a Rack with Slide-Rails 9
Before You Install 9
Server Installation Process Overview 10
Rail Assemblies 10
Checking Compatibility 10
Disassembling Slide-Rails 11

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Disassembling Bolt-On Slide-Rails 11
Disassembling Tool-less Slide-Rails 12
Installing the Mounting-Brackets Onto the Server 13
Attaching the Slide-Rail Assemblies to the Rack 14
Attaching Bolt-On Slide-Rail Assemblies 14
Attaching Tool-less Slide-Rail Assemblies 17
Installing the Server Into the Slide-Rail Assemblies 17
Installing the Cable Management Arm 20
Verifying Operation of the Slide-rails and CMA 26
3. Setting Up the Sun Fire X4450 Server 27
Connecting the Cables 27
Connector Locations 27
Cabling the Server 29
Service Processor Overview 30
Embedded LOM Service Processor Software Overview 30
Integrated LOM Service Processor Software Overview 32
Connecting to the LOM Service Processor for the First Time 33
Initial LOM Setup Overview 33
About Service Processor Interfaces 33
About LOM IP Addresses 34
Determining the LOM Service Processor IP Address 34
Method 1: Access the BIOS 34
Method 2: Connect to the SP Using a Serial Connection 35
Modifying the Service Processor IP Address 37
Method 1: Using the BIOS 37
Method 2: Using the Serial Connection 38
Example 1: Set to Static IP address 38
Example 2: Set to DHCP IP address 39

Contents v
Method 3: Using the Service Processor (SP) LOM Web Browser Interface 40
Applying Power for the First Time 41
4. Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System 43
Solaris Preinstall Overview 43
Delivery Methods 43
About the GRUB Menu 44
Before You Begin 44
Installation Worksheet 45
Configuring the Solaris OS 47
Redirect the Console Output to the Video Port (Optional) 48
Using the GRUB Menu 48
Configuring Sun Fire X4450 Server RAID Drives 49
RAID Drive Overview 49
RAID Drive Options 50
Mirroring the Preinstalled Solaris OS with LSI RAID 51
Creating a RAID Set to Incorporate a Preinstalled OS Using the Sun
StorageTek Card 52
Solaris 10 OS User Information 53
Accessing Solaris 10 User Documentation 53
Downloading Solaris 10 OS Software 54
Solaris 10 OS Training 54
5. Configuring the Preinstalled Windows Server 2003 R2
Operating System 55
Windows Server 2003 R2 Preinstall Overview 55
Delivery Methods 56
How to start a Remote Console Session 56
Configuring the Windows Server 2003 R2 OS 57
Configuring Sun Fire X4450 Server RAID Drives 58

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RAID Drive Overview 58
RAID Drive Options 59
Mirroring the Preinstalled Windows Server 2003 R2 OS with LSI RAID 60
Creating a RAID Set to Incorporate a Preinstalled OS Using the Sun
StorageTek Card 61
6. If You Need Help 63
Powering On and Off the Server 63
Power On the Main Power 63
Power Off from Main Power Mode 64
Setup Troubleshooting 65
Contacting Support 67
Index 69

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Preface
The Sun Fire X4450 Server Installation Guide provides detailed information about how
to install the Sun Fire™ X4450 server hardware and software. The audience for this
book is primarily system administrators, network administrators, 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:
Chapter 1 How to set up the Sun Fire X4450 server hardware.
Chapter 2 How to place the Sun Fire X4450 server into a rack using the rail assembly.
Chapter 3 How to connect cables and power up the Sun Fire X4450 server for the first
time.
Chapter 4 How to configure the Solaris™10 Operating System (OS) that might be
preinstalled on your Sun Fire X4450 server.
Chapter 5 How to configure the Windows Operating System (OS) that might be
preinstalled on your Sun Fire X4450 server.
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting information and how to apply and remove AC power to the
Sun Fire X4450 server. Support contacts are also included.

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Typographic Conventions
Sun Online
The following table shows where to find Sun documents online:
Typeface*
* The settings on your browser might differ from these settings.
Meaning Examples
AaBbCc123 The names of commands, files,
and directories; onscreen
computer output
Edit your.login file.
Use ls -a to list all files.
% You have mail.
AaBbCc123 What you type, when contrasted
with onscreen computer output
%su
Password:
AaBbCc123 Book titles, new words or terms,
words to be emphasized.
Replace command-line variables
with real names or values.
Read Chapter 6 in the User’s Guide.
These are called class options.
You must be a superuser to do this.
To delete a file, type rm filename.
Sun Function URL Description
Sun
Documentation
http://docs.sun.com You can navigate to the Sun Fire X4450
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.
Support http://www.sun.com/support/ Obtain technical support, and download
patches.
Training http://www.sun.com/training/ Learn about Sun courses.
Warranty http://www.sun.com/service/support/w
arranty/index.html
Obtain specific details regarding your
warranty.
Feedback http://www.sun.com/hwdocs/feedback/ Submit your comments.

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Sun Fire X4450 Server Documentation
To view the latest Sun Fire X4450 server documentation online, go to
http://docs.sun.com, and then navigate to Sun Fire X4450 server documentation.
Related Documentation
AWhere To Find Documentation sheet lists available documents for the Sun Fire X4450
server and describes the Sun Fire X4450 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 on-line in French,
Simplified Chinese, and Japanese. English documentation is revised more frequently
and might be more up-to-date than the translated documentation.
Third-Party Web Sites
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
X4450 server:
■Important Safety Information for Sun Hardware Systems, 816-7190: hard copy
document included in the ship kit.
■Sun Fire X4450 Server Safety and Compliance Guide, 820-2704: available online by
navigating to the Sun Fire X4450 server document page from:
http://docs.sun.com

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CHAPTER 1
Before You Begin
This chapter describes how to set up the Sun Fire X4450 server hardware. It includes
the following topics:
■“Tools and Equipment Needed” on page 1
■“Installation Process Flowchart” on page 1
■“Opening the Box” on page 4
■“Sun Fire X4450 Server Description” on page 6
Tools and Equipment Needed
To install the system, you need the following tools:
■#2 Phillips screwdriver
■ESD mat and grounding strap
■Stylus, or other non-conducting 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
Installation Process Flowchart
To install a typical server, follow the flowchart in FIGURE 1-1 and FIGURE 1-2.

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FIGURE 1-1 Sun Fire X4450 Server Installation Process (Part 1)
“Opening the Box” on page 4.
“Connecting the Cables” on page 27.
See:
“Installing the Sun Fire X4450 Server Into
a Rack with Slide-Rails” on page 9.
“Connecting to the LOM Service Processor
for the First Time” on page 33.

Chapter 1 Before You Begin 3
FIGURE 1-2 Sun Fire X4450 Server Installation Process (Part 2)
LSI: x64 Utilities Reference Manual for MSM
“Applying Power for the First Time” on
page 41.
See:
“Configuring the Preinstalled Windows Server
2003 R2 Operating System” on page 55.
Sun Fire X4450 Server Operating System Installation Guide
“Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10
Operating System” on page 43.
Sun StorageTek: Sun StorageTek RAID
Manager User's Guide

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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 X4450 server:
■Sun Fire X4450 server
■Sun Fire X4450 server accessory kit, including the following documentation and
media:
■Welcome Letter
■Sun Fire X4450 Server Installation Guide (this document)
■Where to Find Sun Fire X4450 Server Documentation
■Important Safety Information for Sun Hardware Systems

Chapter 1 Before You Begin 5
■Additional license, safety, and registration documentation
■Sun Fire X4450 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
Standard server components are installed at the factory. However, ordered options
such as additional memory or PCIe 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.

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Sun Fire X4450 Server Description
This section shows the Sun Fire X4450 server front and back panel features.
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 Item
1 Locator LED/Locator button: white 9 Hard disk drive 5 (optional)
2 Service Required LED: amber 10 Hard disk drive 4 (optional)
3 Power/OK LED: green 11 Hard disk drive 6 (optional)
4 Power button 12 Hard disk drive 7 (optional)
5 Hard disk drive 1 (optional) 13 DVD drive (optional)
6 Hard disk drive 0 (optional) 14 USB 2.0 connector (2)
7 Hard disk drive 3 (optional) 15 USB 2.0 connector (3)
8 Hard disk drive 2 (optional) 16 Fault LEDs: amber
Top open (Check fan status)
Power supply (PS)
Over temperature warning

Chapter 1 Before You Begin 7
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 Power supply unit 1 connector 6
7
8
9
10
11
PCI-express slot (3)
PCI-express slot (0)
PCI-express slot (4)
PCI-express slot (1)
PCI-express slot (5)
PCI-express slot (2)
2 Power supply unit 1 status indicator LEDs
• Power Supply OK: green
• Power Supply Fail: amber
• AC OK: green
3 Power supply unit 0 connector 12 Serial management/RJ-45 serial port
4 Power supply unit 0 status indicator LEDs:
• Power Supply OK: green
• Power Supply Fail: amber
• AC OK: green
13 Service processor (SP) network management
NET MGT port
5 System status LEDs: 14 GigabitEthernet ports NET 0, 1, 2, 3 (Intel)
• Power: green
• Attention: amber
• Locate: white
15 USB 2.0 ports (0, 1)
16 HD15 video connector (analog VGA)

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CHAPTER 2
Installing the Sun Fire X4450 Server
Into a Rack with Slide-Rails
This chapter describes how to place the Sun Fire X4450 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:
■“Before You Install” on page 9
■“Checking Compatibility” on page 10
■“Disassembling Slide-Rails” on page 11
■“Installing the Mounting-Brackets Onto the Server” on page 13
■“Attaching the Slide-Rail Assemblies to the Rack” on page 14
■“Installing the Server Into the Slide-Rail Assemblies” on page 17
■“Installing the Cable Management Arm” on page 20
■“Verifying Operation of the Slide-rails and CMA” on page 26
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 X4450 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:
1. “Checking Compatibility” on page 10
2. “Disassembling Slide-Rails” on page 11
3. “Installing the Mounting-Brackets Onto the Server” on page 13
4. “Installing the Cable Management Arm” on page 20
5. “Verifying Operation of the Slide-rails and CMA” on page 26
6. “Connecting the Cables” on page 27
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.
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
mounting planes
Minimum 610 mm and Maximum 915 mm (24
inches to 36 inches).