Sun Microsystems X6270 manual Configuring the Preinstalled OpenSolaris Operating System

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C H A P T E R 6

Configuring the Preinstalled

OpenSolaris Operating System

This chapter explains the steps for configuring the OpenSolarisTM Operating System (OS) that is preinstalled on the hard disk drive, if ordered. The preinstalled OpenSolaris version is OpenSolaris 2009.06 or later.

Note – Unlike with SPARC® systems, by default console output is redirected to the serial port. You will see the BIOS power-onself-test (POST) and other boot information output on the serial port.

This chapter includes the following topics:

■“Before You Begin” on page 70

■“Configuring the Preinstalled OpenSolaris Operating System” on page 74

■“Getting Started on OpenSolaris” on page 79

■“Configuring Server RAID Drives” on page 80

■“Mirroring the Preinstalled OpenSolaris OS With LSI RAID” on page 82

■“Mirroring the Preinstalled OpenSolaris OS With Sun StorageTek HBA Card” on page 83

■“OpenSolaris Operating System User Information” on page 85

■“Using the OpenSolaris Installation Program” on page 85

■“Reinstalling the OpenSolaris Operating System” on page 85

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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 Setting Up Ilom Configuring the PreinstalledSolaris 10 Operating System OpenSolaris Operating System Index Page Related Documentation Product UpdatesModule Linux, VMware, Documentation, Support, and Training Using Unix Commands Typographic ConventionsSun Welcomes Your Comments About Your Server Module Shipment Preparing to Install the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module1Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Configurations and Options Server Module Specifications Physical 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 BeginRemoving or Installing Server Module Cover Install Cover on ServerRemove 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 Install DIMMs Remove the cover from the serverRemove 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 4620AInstall FEM To install the FEM board, do the followingAdding 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 Powering On the Server Module Verify Standby Power State on ServerVerify 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 Configuring the Preinstalled OpenSolaris Operating System Access the System Over the NetworkAt the password prompt, enter the default password changeme From a Windows client Access the System LocallyConfigure the Preinstalled OpenSolaris Operating System Follow the OpenSolaris preinstallation on-screen promptsFrom 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 Using the OpenSolaris Installation Program Reinstalling the OpenSolaris Operating SystemOpenSolaris Operating System User Information Download OpenSolaris Operating System Ilom SP IndexLSI RAID