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Refer to the Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager Users Guide for detailed information.

3.Follow the Solaris 10 preinstallation onscreen instructions.

4.Type the system and network information when prompted. See TABLE 4-1for collected information.

The displayed screens can vary, depending on how you chose to assign network information to the server (DHCP or static IP address).

5.After the system configuration information has been entered, the OS installation continues. On completion, the system reboots and displays the Solaris OS login.

Redirect the Console Output to the Video Port (Optional)

You must complete the procedure “Configuring the Solaris OS” on page 49 and be logged in to the service processor (SP) before you can redirect the console output to the video port. This procedure is optional.

Note – The Solaris GRUB menu allows you to manually select graphics adapter redirection during the boot process. If not chosen within 30 seconds after the GRUB menu is displayed, the system defaults to serial redirection (ttya).

1.Reboot the system.

2.To enable video output, choose Solaris Build - Graphics Adapter from the GRUB menu Changing Default Console Output.

Using the GRUB Menu

The preinstalled Solaris 10 OS image directs console output to the serial port by default. After the initial configuration of the preinstalled Solaris OS is complete, you can modify the Solaris 10 GRUB menu to direct output to the video port by default.

Caution – This procedure is intended only for advanced users of the Solaris OS. You can seriously disrupt server operation or make the server unbootable if you introduce a problem in the menu.lst file.

To set the video port as the default output, do the following procedure:

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Contents Sun Fire X4150 Server Installation Guide Please Recycle Contents Setting Up the Sun Fire X4150 Server Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating SystemIf You Need Help Vi Sun Fire X4150 Server Installation Guide May Table P-1Installation Guide Chapters How This Book Is OrganizedTypographic Conventions Sun OnlineSafety and Compliance Information Sun Fire X4150 Server DocumentationRelated Documentation Sun Welcomes Your Comments Installation Process Flowchart Tools and Equipment Needed1Sun Fire X4150 Server Installation Process Part 2Sun Fire X4150 Server Installation Process Part Package Contents Inventory Unpacking the BoxesOptions Antistatic Precautions Front Panel Features Sun Fire X4150 Server DescriptionBack Panel 2Back Panel LegendSun Fire X4150 Server Installation Guide May Before You Install the Server Server Installation Process OverviewService Label Checking Compatibility1Rack Compatibility Preparing the Slide Rails and Server for Installation Disassembling Slide-Rails1Disassembling the Bolt-onSlide-rail Before Installation Unpack the slide-railsInstalling the Mounting-Brackets Onto the Server 2Aligning the Mounting-bracket With the Server ChassisAttaching the Slide-Rail Assemblies to the Rack Attaching Bolt-On Slide-Rail AssembliesSlide-rail assembly Rack post Rail-width spacer Installing the Server Into the Slide-Rail Assemblies 5Extending the Anti-tip FootSun Fire X4150 Server Installation Guide May Installing the Cable Management Arm 7Cable Management Arm CMARemove tape to separate parts Left slide-rail CMA rail extensionLeft slide-rail CMA rail extension Right slide-rail CMA mounting bracket Right slide- rail assembly CMA slide-rail connector Install and route cables to your server, as required 12Connecting the CMA Arm to the Rail Extension ConnectorCMA arm CMA cable hanger Verifying Operation of the Slide-rails and CMA Setting Up the Sun Fire X4150 Server Connecting the Cables Connector Locations2Front Panel Power/OK LED Cabling the ServerService Processor Overview Embedded LOM Service Processor Software Overview2Embedded LOM Service Processor Components Remote ConsoleApplication Client-side SecureIntegrated LOM Service Processor Software Overview Connecting to the LOM Service Processor for the First Time Initial LOM Setup OverviewDetermining the LOM Service Processor IP Address Method 1 Access the BiosPower on the server or restart the server if it is running See -4for the position of the serial port on the back panel Be sure to record the IP address assigned to the LOM Modifying the Service Processor IP Address Method 1 Using the BiosMethod 2 Using the Serial Connection ExampleIlom Set /SP/network IPSource=dhcp Applying Power for the First Time Install and configure the software, as required Installing the Intel Proset Teaming Utility Sun Fire X4150 Server Installation Guide May Solaris Preinstall Overview Delivery MethodsBefore You Begin About the Grub Menu Installation Worksheet 1Installation WorksheetNIS+ Configuring the Solaris OS Start the LOM console. ElomUsing the Grub Menu Redirect the Console Output to the Video Port OptionalConfiguring Sun Fire X4150 Server RAID Drives Reboot the serverRAID Drive Overview Ctrl-ARAID Drive Options 3RAID Drive OptionsMirroring the Preinstalled Solaris OS with LSI RAID Using your Solaris Server, log in and start Xserver Accessing Solaris 10 User Documentation Solaris 10 Operating System User InformationDownloading Solaris 10 OS Software Solaris 10 OS TrainingWindows Server 2003 R2 Preinstall Overview Configuring the Windows Server 2003 R2 Operating System How to start a Rkvm SessionDetermine the Service Processor IP address Boot the pre-installation image for the first timeDate and Time Settings screen appears Workgroup or Computer Domain page appears 2shows the RAID drive options 2RAID Drive OptionsSun Fire X4150 Server Installation Guide May You will need the Sun Fire X4150 Server Tools and Drivers CD One more confirmation screen appears. Confirm the mirroring Powering On and Off the Server Power On the Main PowerPower Off from Main Power Mode 1Front Panel Power/OK LEDSetup Troubleshooting 2Troubleshooting ProceduresContacting Support 3System Information Needed for Support4Sun Technical Support Contacts 4Sun Technical Support Contacts Index Sun Fire X4150 Server Installation Guide May
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