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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Sun Microsystems X4150 Server manual Before You Begin, Tools and Equipment Needed