Sun Microsystems CP3220 manual Configuring the Hardware, Installation Procedure Summary

2.2.1.3Installation Procedure Summary

This section summarizes the high-level procedures that are required to install the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server. Ensure that you are familiar with the information in Section 2.2.2, “Configuring the Hardware” on page 2-6through the end of Chapter 2 before installing the blade server.

The process to set up and configure a Sun Netra CP3220 blade server in a system includes the following procedures:

1.Configure the blade server’s physical hardware.

For example, install memory and AMC cards, and set switches, as necessary (Section 2.2.2, “Configuring the Hardware” on page 2-6).

2.Physically install the ARTM as necessary (Section 2.2.3.1, “Installing an Advanced Rear Transition Module” on page 2-8).

3.Physically install the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server, and any peripheral boards into the ATCA shelf Section 2.2.3, “Installing the Sun Netra CP3220 Blade Server in an ATCA Shelf” on page 2-8).

4.Connect the nodes to a local network. (Section 2.2.4, “Connecting External I/O Cables” on page 2-13).

5.If you are running the Solaris Operating System on the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server, and want to verify system integrity, download and install SunVTS (Section 3.1, “Operating Systems” on page 3-2).

2.2.2Configuring the Hardware

This section lists hardware installation and settings that might apply to your blade server configuration. Read and perform the procedures, as necessary, before installing the Sun Netra CP3220 blade server into the ATCA shelf.

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