Sun Microsystems manual Configuring X6270 Server Module RAID Drives, RAID Drive Overview

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Configuring X6270 Server Module RAID Drives

After you configure the Solaris OS, you might need to configure the RAID drives.

RAID Drive Overview

The Sun Blade X6270 Server Module has two optional RAID expansion module (REM) cards. You can access RAID configuration through the REM card BIOS. To access the LSI REM card BIOS, press CTRL-C during the system boot. To access the Sun StorageTek REM card BIOS, press CTRL-A during the system boot.

TABLE 5-2Sun Blade X6270 REM Cards

REM Cards	Press for BIOS

Sun StorageTek	CTRL-A
LSI 3081E	CTRL-C

The server module has the preinstalled OS on hard disk drive 0 (HDD0). When the Solaris OS installation is complete, the option to upgrade your single-disk OS to a mirrored RAID solution is available.

The configuration procedure is different for each supported REM card. For example, a Sun StorageTek REM card has many more options for RAID configuration than does an LSI REM card. Configure the RAID depending on your needs as shown in TABLE 5-3.

Note – Configuring RAID for the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module is optional. By default, the Solaris preinstalled image is configured in a non-RAID configuration. If anything other than a basic mirror RAID is required, it is recommended that you perform a fresh install of the Solaris Operating System (or other OS) in the desired RAID configuration.

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Contents Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Installation Guide Please Recycle Contents Installing and Powering On the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Configuring the Preinstalled Setting Up IlomSolaris 10 Operating System OpenSolaris Operating System Index Page Related Documentation Product UpdatesModule Linux, VMware, Documentation, Support, and Training Typographic Conventions Using Unix CommandsSun Welcomes Your Comments About Your Server Module Shipment Preparing to Install the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module1Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Configurations and Options Physical Specifications Server Module SpecificationsElectrical Specifications Environmental Requirements Server Module Installation Task ChecklistCommonly Used Terms 5Commonly Used Terms Install Server Module Optional Components 2b5 Locations of Server Module Optional ComponentsInstall Server Module Optional Components Tools and Supplies Needed Before You BeginInstall Cover on Server Removing or Installing Server Module CoverRemove Cover From Server Remove or Insert Filler Panels Removing or Replacing Filler PanelsCPU Adding Memory Modules Server Module Optional Components Installation ProceduresMemory Module Installation Considerations Dimm Population Rules Dimm Rank Classification Labels Remove the cover from the server Install DIMMsRemove the Dimm filler panel 4DIMM Socket Release and Alignment Adding a CPU ModuleUnpack the CPU kit Install the CPULower the pressure frame 5Installing the CPUInstall the top cover Install CompactFlash ModuleInstall the server into the rack Adding a CompactFlash ModuleAdding a RAID Expansion Module Install the server cover7Installing REM Install REM Option 4620A or 4607ALocate the REM battery connectors on the motherboard Install Backup Battery for REM Option 4620ATo install the FEM board, do the following Install FEMAdding a Fabric Expansion Module For details, see Install Cover on Server on Internal System Software Designation for Drives Adding a Hard Disk Drive or Solid State DriveAdd a Drive 12Add Drive Server Not Installed in Chassis13Add Drive Server Installed in Chassis Install Server Module Optional Components Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Installation Guide December Installing and Powering On the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Before You Begin Installing the Server Module Into the ChassisInstall Server Module Into a Powered-On Chassis To lock the server module into the chassis, do the following 2Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Front Panel LEDs Verify Standby Power State on Server Powering On the Server ModuleVerify that the system chassis is powered-on Apply Main Power to Server SP and Host Troubleshoot Server Power States Power Off the ServerAttaching Devices to the Server Using a Dongle Cable Attach Devices to Server Using the 3-Cable Dongle 3Dongle Cable Connections Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Installation Guide December Setting Up Ilom IP Address Configuration Tasks IP Configuration Task ChecklistLogging In to Ilom Log In to Ilom Using a Serial ConnectionType a password for the administrator account. For example Log In to Ilom From an Ethernet Connection Using the CLIConfiguring a Dhcp Network Configuring an IP AddressUse Dhcp for SP Network Configuration Verify that your Dhcp server is properly configuredIlom Server SP Configuring a Static NetworkTo log out of ILOM, type -exit Assign a Static IP Address to Server Module SP Using the CLISun Blade X6270 Server Module Installation Guide December Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System Installation Worksheet 1Worksheet for Solaris 10 Configuration NIS DNS Ldap 1Worksheet for Solaris 10 Configuration Configure the Preinstalled Solaris 10 OS Configure the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating SystemWhen the following prompt appears, type y Start the serial console mode by entering the followingOptional Redirect the Console Output to the Video Port RAID Drive Overview Configuring X6270 Server Module RAID Drives3shows the RAID drive options RAID Drive OptionsMirroring the Preinstalled Solaris OS With LSI RAID Using your Solaris server, log in and start Xserver Create a Mirror Image of the Preinstalled SolarisPrompt appears Solaris 10 Operating System User Information Using the Solaris Installation ProgramSolaris 10 User Documentation Solaris 10 OS TrainingSun Java Enterprise System Reinstalling the Solaris Operating SystemSun Studio Download Solaris Operating SystemSun Blade X6270 Server Module Installation Guide December Configuring the Preinstalled OpenSolaris Operating System Before You Begin 1Worksheet for OpenSolaris Configuration NIS DNS Ldap 1Worksheet for OpenSolaris Configuration Access the System Over the Network Configuring the Preinstalled OpenSolaris Operating SystemAt the password prompt, enter the default password changeme From a Windows client Access the System LocallyFollow the OpenSolaris preinstallation on-screen prompts Configure the Preinstalled OpenSolaris Operating SystemFrom a Linux client Optional Redirect the Console Output to the Video Port To display output to the video port, choose this option Modify the Grub Menu to Autoboot Optional2OpenSolaris Desktop Getting Started on OpenSolarisConfiguring Server RAID Drives 3lists the RAID drive options Mirroring the Preinstalled OpenSolaris OS With LSI RAID Using your OpenSolaris server, log in and start Xserver To run the application, type Reinstalling the OpenSolaris Operating System Using the OpenSolaris Installation ProgramOpenSolaris Operating System User Information Download OpenSolaris Operating System Ilom SP IndexLSI RAID