C H A P T E R 1
Before You Begin
This chapter describes how to set up the Sun Fire X4150 server hardware. It includes the following topics:
■“Tools and Equipment Needed” on page 1
■“Installation Process Flowchart” on page 2
■“Opening the Box” on page 4
■“Sun Fire X4150 Server Description” on page 6
Tools and Equipment Needed
To install the system, you need the following tools:
■#2 Phillips screwdriver
■ESD mat and grounding strap
■Pencil, stylus, or other pointed device, for pushing front panel buttons.
You also need a system console device, such as one of the following:
■Sun workstation
■ASCII terminal
■Terminal server
■Patch panel connected to a terminal server
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