Sun Microsystems X6450 manual Preface, Using Unix Commands

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Preface

This Sun Blade X6450 Server Module Installation Guide contains procedures for installing the server module in a chassis, and connecting to the service processor administrator account.

Using UNIX Commands

This document might not contain information about basic UNIX® commands and procedures such as shutting down the system, booting the system, and configuring devices. Refer to the following for this information:

■Software documentation that you received with your system

■Solaris™ Operating System (Solaris OS) documentation, which is at http://docs.sun.com

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Contents Sun Blade X6450 Server Module Installation Guide Please Recycle Contents Grub Installing and Configuring the Server ModuleContents Index Preface Using Unix CommandsTypographic Conventions Shell PromptsRelated Documentation Documentation, Support, and Training Product UpdatesThird-Party Web Sites Sun Welcomes Your Comments Terms and References Used in This Book IntroductionInstallation Overview Insert the server module into a powered chassis Routine Power On and Power OffTo Apply Standby Power To Power On Main Power for All Server Components1Server Module Front Panel To Shut Down Main PowerAbout Diskless Servers Compact Flash Drive Solid State Disk Drive SSD Connecting to SAS Devices1SAS Connection Summary External Connecton to the 10 GbE Ethernet Connections Internal Connection to a Sun Blade 6000 Disk Module3shows the configuration About the Boot ProcessBootloader Bios and Bios Configuration UtilitiesGrub Windows Bootloader2BIOS Configuration Utilities Save your changes To Configure Netboot or Compact Flash BootTo Configure the QLogic Fibre Channel in the Bios Enable the PCIe ExpressModule as a boot deviceTo Load an OS Over the Network Netboot RAID ConfigurationTo Configure the Sun Blade 0/1 RAID Expansion Module To Configure the Sun Blade RAID 5 Expansion ModuleDirecting Console Output Installing an Operating SystemSun Blade X6450 Server Module Installation Guide September To Insert the Server Module Inserting the Server ModuleLocate the desired slot in the chassis Remove the filler panel Rotate the ejectors down until they snap into place LED BehaviorAccessing and Configuring the Ilom Log in to the CMM Ilom CLI Type the command Displaying the Service Processor’s Ilom IP AddressConnecting to the Ilom To Display the Service Processor’s Ilom IP AddressTo Connect to the Ilom Web GUI Type your user name and passwordTo log on to the ILOM, type $ ssh root@ipaddress Type the password when prompted. The default is changemeTo Connect to the Ilom CLI Click LogTo log out, type Accessing and Configuring the ElomTo Display the Service Processor’s Elom IP Address Displaying the Service Processor’s Elom IP AddressTo Connect to the Elom Web GUI Connecting to the ElomClick Login Type the user name and passwordTo Connect to the Elom CLI Log in to the CMM Ilom To Configure the Service Processor’s Network ConfigurationType the following commands To log out, type exitTo Access the System Console Directly Accessing the System ConsoleTo start the system console, type To Access the System Console Using the Ilom CLITo Access the System Console Using the Elom CLI To power on the system, type the commandType a valid user name and password. For example To Access the System Console Using the Ilom WebClick the Launch Redirection tab 6Remote Control ScreenType the default user name and password To Access the System Console Using the Elom WebSun Blade X6450 Server Module Installation Guide September 8Selections forBooting the Operating System 9Dongle Cable Connections Dongle Cable Connections1Dongle Cable Connectors Sun Blade X6450 Server Module Installation Guide September Installation Worksheet Table A-1Installation Worksheet Appendix a Installation Worksheet GMT P E N D I X B Introduction to the Bios RAID Configuration Utility Hot-Unplug Removal Conditions Hot-Unplug and Plug Replacement or Reinsertion ConditionsHot-Plug Addition Conditions To Start the Bios RAID Configuration Utility Running the Bios RAID Configuration UtilityTo Navigate the Bios RAID Configuration Utility Using the ACU to Create and Manage ArraysSelect Create Arrays from the main ACU menu Start the Bios RAID Configuration utilityTo Start the ACU To Create a New Array With the ACURestart the computer To Make an Array Bootable With the ACUTo Manage Existing Arrays With the ACU To Initialize Disk Drives With the ACUSelect Rescan Drives from the main ACU menu To Rescan Disk Drives With the ACUTo Perform a Secure Erase on Disk Drives With the ACU To Stop a Secure Erase in Progress WithPress Esc until you are prompted to exit Using the -Select Utility to Modify REM SettingsTo Start Using a -SelectUtility To Apply Changes and Exit a -SelectUtilitySome options might not be available To Modify General Settings With a -SelectUtilityTable B-2SAS-Specific REM Settings To Modify SAS-Specific REM Settings With a Select UtilityTo Format or Verify a Disk Drive With the Disk Utilities Using the Disk Utilities to Manage Disk DrivesTo Locate Disk Drives With the Disk Utilities To Identify Disk Drives With the Disk Utilities Initializing a RAID ArraySelect Disk Utilities Figure B-1Adaptec RAID Controller Utility Arcu Initial View Select Array Configuration UtilityType yes When you have selected a drive, press EnterSelect Initialize Drives. a list of drives appears Select drives to initializeSelect the drives to be included in the array Select Create Array from the main menuMake the following selections After you make your selections, press EnterPress Enter or click Done to proceed Figure B-7Write Cache Warning Click Enter to proceedACU IndexPage Index