Sun Microsystems X6240 manual Setting Up Platform Operating System and Driver Software

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Setting Up Platform Operating System and Driver Software

After configuring the server module ILOM network settings, you can configure the preinstalled Solaris 10 or Windows Server 2003 R2 operating system or install a supported Linux operating system and drivers.

■If you want to use the preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System, refer to “Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System” on page 31.

■If you want to use the preinstalled Windows Server 2003 R2 operating system, refer to “Configuring the Preinstalled Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Operating System” on page 47.

■For details about installing a supported Linux or Solaris OS and the required drivers, refer to Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Operating System Installation Guide (820-3969).

■For details about installing a supported Windows OS and the required drivers, refer to Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Windows Operating System Installation Guide (820-3970).

■For additional OS considerations specific to this server, also refer to the Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Product Notes (820-3972).

Chapter 2 Setting Up the Server Software

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Contents Sun Blade Server Module Installation Guide Please Recycle Contents Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System Index Vi Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide June Preface Using Unix CommandsRelated Documentation Shell PromptsTypographic Conventions Preface Third-Party Web Sites Product UpdatesSupport, and Training Sun Welcomes Your Comments Xii Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide June Installation Overview and Terms Setting Up the Server HardwareInserting the Server Module See Powering On and Powering Off the Server Module onTo Insert the Server Module 1Inserting the Server Module Into the Chassis Verify that standby power is on Powering On and Powering Off the Server ModuleTo Power on Main Power for All Server Module Components 2Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Front Panel To Shut Down Main Power Mode To Use a Dongle Cable for Testing Using a Dongle Cable for Testing3Dongle Cable Connections Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide June Integrated Lights Out Manager Setting Up the Server SoftwareUser name root Password changeme What Is a Service Processor?About the Preconfigured Administrator Account Ilom Connection Overview Connecting to the Server Module IlomTo Connect to Ilom Through the Chassis Serial Connector 1Serial Management Port Pinouts Press Enter on the terminal deviceType the command start Navigate to the server module Ilom by typing this commandType y to continue or n to cancel Type exit when you are doneFollowing display shows an example of the login screen 2Dongle Cable Option 2 Connecting to Ilom Through a Dongle CableWhen you are done, exit Ilom by typing Option 3 Connecting to Ilom Through the Ethernet PortType the user name and password when prompted To log out of ILOM, type exit Type your password when promptedLogging In and Out of Ilom Click Log Type your user name and password4ILOM Log Out Screen Verify the following Configuring the Ilom IP AddressTo see only the IP address, type Select Commit to save your changes After you see the message, press F2To Configure the Ilom IP Address Using Dhcp To navigate to /SP/network, type Type the reset commandTo log out of ILOM, type Do one of the followingIf you logged in using SSH, you will be Setting Up Platform Operating System and Driver Software Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide June Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System Before You Begin Installation Worksheet1Worksheet for Solaris 10 Configuration NIS DNS Ldap 1Worksheet for Solaris 10 Configuration To Configure the Preinstalled Solaris 10 OS Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating SystemWhen the prompt appears, type y Start the serial console mode by entering the followingTo Redirect the Console Output to the Video Port Optional RAID Drive Overview Configuring X6240 Server Module RAID DrivesRAID Drive Options Mirroring the Preinstalled Solaris OS with LSI RAIDTo Create a Mirror Image of the Preinstalled Solaris OS Using your Solaris server, log in and start Xserver Solaris 10 User Documentation Solaris 10 Operating System User InformationSolaris 10 OS Training Using the Solaris Installation ProgramSun Java Enterprise System Sun StudioDownloading Software Reinstalling the Solaris Operating SystemSun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide June A P T E R Hardware and Software Prerequisites Reset the server module, for example Initial Setup of Preinstalled Windows Server 2003 R2 OSTo Perform the Initial Setup of the Preinstalled Windows OS Windows Setup Screen Name Action Required RAID Drive Overview 2shows the RAID drive options Mirroring the Preinstalled Windows OS with LSI RAIDTo Create a Mirror Image of the Preinstalled Windows OS Cdrom drive\RAIDmgmt\StorageTEK\Windows\3264bit\ Click on the SUN STK RAID Controller Sun Link Important Information2Sun Supplemental Software Recovery Media KitSun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide June Index Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide June