Sun Microsystems 816-7727-10 manual Setup and Power-On Procedures

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Install the Solaris Operating Environment and Additional Software

You must have set up a system console device before you can install the Solaris operating environment. See the section, “Set Up a System Console Device” on page 35. Be sure that you are using the Solaris operating environment supported by the Sun Fire V440 server. See the Sun Fire V440 Server Product Notes for additional information.

Note – The Solaris Media Kit, in which you will find the Solaris operating environment CDs and additional software CDs, must be ordered separately. Contact your Sun service provider if you do not have a Solaris Media Kit.

1.Locate your Solaris Media Kit.

2.Install the Solaris operating environment on your server.

■Read the Start Here document that is included in the Solaris Media Kit.

■Complete each step to install the Solaris operating environment.

Install the software using any of four methods, fully explained in the documentation included in the Solaris Media Kit:

■Solaris Web Start

■Solaris interactive installation

■Solaris JumpStart or (Custom JumpStart)

■Over a network

3.Load additional software from the Solaris Software Supplement CD (optional).

The Solaris Media Kit includes the Solaris Software Supplement CD with additional software to help you operate, configure, and administer the server. See the documentation provided in the Solaris Media Kit for a listing of included software.

To install the software from the Solaris Software Supplement CD, use the installation utility, Solaris Web Start. For instructions, see your Solaris documentation, which is included in the Solaris Media Kit.

4.Install any software patches listed in the Sun Fire V440 Server Product Notes on the Documentation CD.

A list of recommended patches is also available on the SunSolve OnlineSM Web site at http://sunsolve.sun.com. You can obtain patches and installation instructions from your Sun service provider or by downloading them from the SunSolve Online Web site.

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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