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1CHAPTER1Setting Up the Server HardwareThis chapter describes how to insert the Sun Blade X6240 server module into thechassis, how to power on and pow
2 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 20082. Connect all cables, peripherals, and power cords to the chassis.See the installation
Chapter 1 Setting Up the Server Hardware 3▼ To Insert the Server Module1. Locate the desired server module slot in the chassis.2. (Optional) Remove th
4 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008FIGURE 1-1 Inserting the Server Module Into the Chassis4. Push the server module into th
Chapter 1 Setting Up the Server Hardware 5Powering On and Powering Off theServer ModuleYou have to apply only standby power to the server module at th
6 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 20082. Use a pointed object or stylus to press and release the recessed Power button onthe s
Chapter 1 Setting Up the Server Hardware 7▼ To Shut Down Main Power ModeTo power off the server module from main power mode, use one of the following
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8 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008Using a Dongle Cable for TestingYour chassis ships with a dongle cable. The dongle enabl
Chapter 1 Setting Up the Server Hardware 9FIGURE 1-3 Dongle Cable ConnectionsLegendConnector Status1 Dual USB 2.0 connectors Used2 Serial port connect
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11CHAPTER2Setting Up the Server SoftwareThis chapter describes how to configure and access the Sun™Integrated Lights OutManager software, and how to s
12 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008Note – This chapter describes how to access ILOM through the command-lineinterface and
Chapter 2 Setting Up the Server Software 13Note – The CMM ILOM is shipped with an identical preconfigured Administratoraccount, with user name root an
14 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008Note – Option 1 and option 2 enable you to connect to ILOM without knowingILOM’s IP add
Chapter 2 Setting Up the Server Software 152. Configure the terminal device or the terminal emulation software to use thefollowing settings: 8N1: eig
16 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 20085. Log in to the CLI:a. Type the default user name, root.b. Type the default password,
Chapter 2 Setting Up the Server Software 17The following display shows an example of the login screen.-> cd /CH/BL2/SP/cli/CH/BL2/SP/cli-> start
iiiContentsPreface vii1. Setting Up the Server Hardware 1Installation Overview and Terms 1Inserting the Server Module 2▼ To Insert the Server Module 3
18 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008Option 2: Connecting to ILOM Through a DongleCableYou can use the dongle cable to conne
Chapter 2 Setting Up the Server Software 19Legend▼ To Connect to ILOM Using a Dongle Cable1. Connect a dongle cable to the server module.2. Connect a
20 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008Logging In and Out of ILOMYou can use either the ILOM command-line interface (CLI) or w
Chapter 2 Setting Up the Server Software 21FIGURE 2-3 Web GUI ILOM Login Screen2. Type your user name and password.When you first try to access the we
22 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008FIGURE 2-4 ILOM Log Out Screen
Chapter 2 Setting Up the Server Software 23Configuring the ILOM IP AddressThis section describes how to view and set the ILOM IP address. It includes
24 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008c. After you see the message, press F2.After some messages and screen changes, the BIOS
Chapter 2 Setting Up the Server Software 25▼ To Configure the ILOM IP Address Using DHCPThis procedure uses DHCP to assign ILOM an IP address.1. Verif
26 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008b. Type the reset command:-> reset /SPDHCP automatically assigns ILOM an IP address
Chapter 2 Setting Up the Server Software 274. Do one of the following: To configure a static Ethernet configuration, type the following commands:->
iv Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008Option 1: Connecting to ILOM Through the Chassis Serial Connector 14▼ To Connect to ILO
28 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008-> cd /SP/network-> show/SP/network Targets: Properties: commitpending
Chapter 2 Setting Up the Server Software 29Setting Up Platform Operating Systemand Driver SoftwareAfter configuring the server module ILOM network set
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31CHAPTER3Configuring the PreinstalledSolaris 10 Operating SystemThis chapter explains the steps for configuring the Solaris™10 Operating System(OS) t
32 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008Before You BeginBefore you begin configuring the preinstalled Solaris 10 OS, do the fol
Chapter 3 Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System 33TABLE 3-1 Worksheet for Solaris 10 ConfigurationInformation for Installation Desc
34 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008Name service Name service If applicable, which name service should thissystem use?• NIS
Chapter 3 Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System 35Default route Do you want to specify a default route IP address,or let the Solari
36 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10Operating SystemNote – Before you perform this p
Chapter 3 Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System 372. Verify that the communication properties of the service processor are set to t
Contents vSolaris 10 Operating System User Information 43Solaris 10 User Documentation 43Solaris 10 OS Training 44Using the Solaris Installation Progr
38 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008▼ To Redirect the Console Output to the VideoPort (Optional)The server module’s console
Chapter 3 Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System 39Configuring X6240 Server Module RAIDDrivesAfter you configure the Solaris OS, you
40 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008RAID Drive OptionsTABLE 3-3 shows the RAID drive options.TABLE 3-3 RAID Drive OptionsMi
Chapter 3 Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System 41If you choose the preinstalled Solaris OS and want to make the OS part of a RAIDs
42 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008Creating a RAID Set to Incorporate aPreinstalled OS Using the SunStorageTek REM CardThe
Chapter 3 Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System 438. Click the screen to activate the Managed Systems List.9. Double-click the loca
44 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008Solaris 10 OS TrainingSun provides flexible training options that accommodate your pers
Chapter 3 Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System 45application performance analysis and debugging of mixed source languageapplicatio
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47CHAPTER4Configuring the PreinstalledMicrosoft Windows Server 2003 R2Operating SystemThis chapter describes how to complete the intial setup of the p
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48 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008Before You BeginBefore you begin the initial setup of the preinstalled Windows Server 2
Chapter 4 Configuring the Preinstalled Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Operating System 49For additional information about which console option to se
50 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 20083. In the Welcome to Windows Setup dialog, click Next and continue the setupprocess by
Chapter 4 Configuring the Preinstalled Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Operating System 51RAID Drive OverviewThe Sun Blade X6240 server module has tw
52 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008RAID Drive OptionsTABLE 4-2 shows the RAID drive options.TABLE 4-2 RAID Drive OptionsMi
Chapter 4 Configuring the Preinstalled Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Operating System 53If you choose the preinstalled Windows Server 2003 R2 OS an
54 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008Creating a RAID Set to Incorporate aPreinstalled OS Using the SunStorageTek REM CardThe
Chapter 4 Configuring the Preinstalled Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Operating System 556. Click on the SUN STK RAID Controller.All attached hard d
56 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008Important InformationAfter completing the Windows setup, refer to these sections about
Chapter 4 Configuring the Preinstalled Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Operating System 57FIGURE 4-2 Sun Supplemental SoftwareRecovery Media KitIf yo
viiPrefaceThis Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide contains procedures forinstalling the server module in a chassis, connecting to the se
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59IndexCchassis management module (CMM) ILOM, 12chassis management module see CMMchassis, defined, 1CMM, defined, 1command line interface (CLI)SSH log i
60 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008Ppassword, root, 20PCI EM MAC address, 32powerpowering off, 7powering on standby power,
viii Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008Shell PromptsTypographic ConventionsRelated DocumentationThe documents listed in the
Preface ixNote – The last two digits of the documentation part number identify the latestversion of the product documentation that is available for do
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