Sun Microsystems 816-7727-10 manual Prepare to Configure the Primary Network Interface

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Prepare to Configure the Primary Network Interface

The following instructions assume that you have chosen a network port and have installed an Ethernet cable, as instructed in the section, “Connect Twisted-Pair Ethernet Cables” on page 32. Note that some of these steps are optional, depending on how you want to configure the network. Optional steps are indicated by italics.

1.Choose a host name for the server and make a note of it.

The host name—no longer than 30 characters—must be unique within the network, consisting only of alphanumeric characters and the dash (-). Do not use a dot in the host name or begin the name with a number or a special character.

2.Determine the unique Internet Protocol (IP) address of the network interface and make a note of it.

An IP address must be assigned by the network administrator. Each network device or interface must have a unique IP address.

3.If the system is part of a subnet, determine the netmask and make a note of it. An example of a netmask is: 255.255.0.0

4.Determine which name service that the system will use.

Your choices are NIS+, NIS, DNS, LDAP, or None. For information about setting up a network name service, consult the Solaris Naming Setup and Configuration Guide for your specific Solaris release.

■If the system uses a name service, supply the name of the domain in which the system resides.

■If the name service you use is NIS or NIS+, determine whether you want to specify a name server or have the installation program find one.

If you want to specify a name server rather than have the installation program find one, make a note of the server’s host name and the server’s IP address.

■If the name service you use is DNS, make a note of the IP addresses for the DNS server.

You must enter at least one IP address, and you can enter up to three addresses.

■If the name service you use is LDAP, provide the following information about your LDAP profile:

■Profile name

■Profile server

■IP address

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Contents Sun Fire V440 Server Installation Guide Please Recycle Contents Background and Reference Setup and Power -On ProceduresHow This Book Is Organized PrefaceTypographic Conventions Using Unix CommandsRelated Documentation System PromptsContacting Sun Technical Support Accessing Sun DocumentationSun Welcomes Your Comments About the Parts Shipped to You Preparing for InstallationVerify that you have received all the parts of your system Verify All PartsTransfer Online Documentation Plan the InstallationWhat Next Installing a Sun Fire Server Into a 4-Post Cabinet Checklist of 4-Post Rackmounting Tasks Inventory for 4-Post Rackmounting Tools Required for Rackmounting Attach the Inner Glides to the Chassis Remove the side panels from the cabinet, if applicable Prepare the CabinetLocate the Mounting Holes To use the Rack Alignment template, complete these steps Install the Slide Assemblies Sun Fire V440 Server Installation Guide July Installing a Sun Fire V440 Server Into a 4-Post Cabinet Install the Server Into the Cabinet Installing a Sun Fire V440 Server Into a 4-Post Cabinet Sun Fire V440 Server Installation Guide July What Next Install the Cable Management Arm Captive screw Slot Tab Mounting hole Inner glide Sun Fire V440 Server Installation Guide July Installing a Sun Fire V440 Server Into a 4-Post Cabinet Locate the speed pin on the end of the cable management arm Secure the Cords and Cables to the Cable Management Arm Upper lip Velcro straps Oval cutouts First section Oval cutouts Install any optional components shipped with your system Install Optional ComponentsPort Information Connecting the Cords and CablesConnect the Power Cords to the Server PCI Connect Twisted-Pair Ethernet Cables Choose a network port, using the following table as a guideInstalling a Sun Fire V440 Server Into a 4-Post Cabinet Restore the Cabinet Set Up a System Console Device Setup and Power-On ProceduresAbout Connecting the Server to a Terminal Server Terminal Straight-through cable Server Turn off power to the alphanumeric terminal Open a terminal session on the connecting device, and typeHow to Access the System Console via tip Connection A terminal window on the other Sun system, type Choose a host name for the server and make a note of it Prepare to Configure the Primary Network InterfacePower On the Server How to Power On via the Power Button Turn the system control keyswitch to the Locked position How to Power On via the poweron CommandPower button Standby Keyswitch Normal Locked Diagnostics Quickly enter the console command sc console At the Alom sc prompt, type the poweron command sc poweronSetup and Power-On Procedures What Next System LEDs Background and ReferenceFollowing table describes the power supply LEDs Serial Port Connector Signals Serial Port ConnectorTable A-44-Post Cabinet Requirements Post Cabinet RequirementsTable A-44-Post Cabinet Requirements Sun Fire V440 Server Installation Guide July