Sun Microsystems CP3250 manual Installing the Blade Server, Preparing for the Installation

2.2Installing the Blade Server

2.2.1Preparing for the Installation

Prepare for installation by reading and performing the following steps.

1.Become familiar with the contents of the documentation referenced in the steps.

2.Verify that all listed hardware and software are available (see Section 1.6, “System Components” on page 1-11).

3.Check power, thermal, environmental, and space requirements (see

Section 2.2.1.1, “Check Power, Thermal, Environmental, and Space Requirements” on page 2-4).

4.Verify that local area network (LAN) preparations are completed (see

Section 2.2.1.2, “Local Network IP Addresses and Host Names Worksheet” on page 2-5).

5.Ensure that the host names and their network IP addresses are allocated and registered at the site. Record this information in TABLE 2-1.

2.2.1.1Check Power, Thermal, Environmental, and Space Requirements

Observe that your environment meets the following requirements:

■Your enclosure specifications can support the sum of the specified maximum blade server power loads. (See Section B.2, “Power and Thermal Metrics” on page B-2).

■Facility power loading specifications can support the rack or enclosure requirements.

■Your enclosure specifications can support the cooling airflow requirements.

The Sun Netra CP3250 blade server fits into a standard ATCA shelf. If your installation requirements are different, contact your field applications engineer.

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