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Contents Preface 1. ix Preparing to Install the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module About Your Server Module Shipment Server Module Specifications Physical Specifications Electrical Specifications 1 3 3 3 Environmental Requirements 4 Server Module Installation Task Checklist Commonly Used Terms 2.
Server Module Optional Components Installation Procedures Adding Memory Modules 14 Memory Module Installation Considerations DIMM and CPU Physical Layout DIMM Population Rules Install DIMMs 16 17 18 Adding a CPU Module ▼ 15 15 DIMM Rank Classification Labels ▼ Install the CPU 19 20 Adding a CompactFlash Module 22 ▼ 22 Install CompactFlash Module Adding a RAID Expansion Module 23 ▼ Install REM Option 4620A or 4607A ▼ Install Backup Battery for REM Option 4620A Adding a Fabric Expansio
Attaching Devices to the Server Using a Dongle Cable ▼ 4.
Solaris 10 OS Training 66 Using the Solaris Installation Program Sun Java Enterprise System Sun Studio 11 66 67 67 Reinstalling the Solaris Operating System Download Solaris Operating System 6.
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Preface This Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Installation Guide contains procedures for installing the server module into a chassis, connecting to the service processor, and configuring the preinstalled Solaris™ Operating System option or OpenSolaris Operating System, if ordered. Product Updates For product updates that you can download for the Sun Blade™ X6270 Server Module, please visit the following web site: http://www.sun.
Title Content Part Number Format Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Product Notes Late-breaking information about the server module 820-6179 PDF HTML Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Getting Started Guide Basic installation information for setting up the server module 820-6181 PDF Print Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Installation Guide Detailed installation information for setting up the server module 820-6175 PDF HTML Print option Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Linux, VMware, and Installation instru
Title Content Part Number Format Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager 2.0 User’s Guide ILOM features and tasks that are common to servers and server modules that support ILOM 2.
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CHAPTER 1 Preparing to Install the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module This chapter contains the following topics: ■ “About Your Server Module Shipment” on page 1 ■ “Server Module Specifications” on page 3 ■ “Server Module Installation Task Checklist” on page 4 ■ “Commonly Used Terms” on page 5 About Your Server Module Shipment Standard configurations for the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module are assembled at the factory and shipped ready for installation in a Sun Blade 6000 or 6048 Series Chassis.
TABLE 1-1 Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Configurations and Options X6270 Server Module 2 Description Standard Server Components The following standard components are shipped on the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module: • Service Processor (SP) – One SP per server. SP provides remote keyboard, mouse, and video functionality, IPMI baseboard management controller (BMC) functionality, and interfaces to the chassis monitoring module (CMM).
Server Module Specifications Physical Specifications The Sun Blade X6270 Server Module is designed to be installed in a Sun Blade 6000 or 6048 Modular System chassis. For additional specifications regarding the Sun Blade 6000 or 6048 Modular System, refer to the chassis documentation. TABLE 1-2 gives the physical specifications for the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module. TABLE 1-2 Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Physical Specifications English Metric Height 12.87 inches 327 mm Width 1.
Environmental Requirements TABLE 1-3 gives the environmental requirements for the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module. TABLE 1-3 Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Environmental Requirements Condition Requirement Operating temperature 5 oC to 35 oC noncondensing Nonoperating temperature -40 oC to 65 oC Operating humidity 10% to 90% noncondensing (27 oC max. wet bulb) Nonoperating humidity 93% noncondensing (38 oC max.
TABLE 1-4 Step Installation Task Checklist (Continued) Task Description For Instructions, See: 5 Connect a management station to configure an IP address. • Chapter 3 “Installing and Powering On the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module” on page 33 • Chapter 4 “Setting Up ILOM” on page 45 6 If ordered, configure the factoryinstalled Solaris Operating System or OpenSolaris operating System image shipped on the SAS or SATA storage drive.
TABLE 1-5 6 Commonly Used Terms Term Definition Server Module Blade server hardware. Chassis Sun Blade 6000 or 6048 Modular System hardware. For additional information about these chassis systems, see the documentation for Sun Blade 6000 or 6048 Series Chassis at: http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/prod/blade.srvr#hic CMM Chassis monitoring module (CMM) hardware. SP Embedded service processor (SP) on server module and CMM.
CHAPTER 2 Install Server Module Optional Components This chapter describes how to install the following customer-installable options on the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module: • Memory modules • Fabric expansion module (FEM) • CPU module • RAID expansion module (REM) and battery • Compact Flash module • Hard disk or solid state storage drives Caution – The installation procedures in this chapter assume that the server module has not yet been installed and powered-on in the system chassis.
Locations of Server Module Optional Components FIGURE 2-1 shows the locations of the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module optional components that are documented in this chapter.
Figure Legend Server Module Optional Componets 3 Compact Flash module The Compact Flash module is shown in FIGURE 2-1 under the REM. 4a DIMMs The DIMMs in FIGURE 2-1 are shown populated in DIMM slots 2, 5, 8 for each CPU. Note - Processor chip contains memory controller. Do not attempt to populate DIMMs sockets next to unpopulated (empty) CPU sockets. 4b DIMM filler panels DIMM filler panels are shown populated in DIMM slots 0, 1, 3, 4, 6 and 7.
Before You Begin This section describes common information and procedures that apply to the installation of all server module options.
Removing or Installing Server Module Cover As needed, consult the following procedures when removing or installing the server module cover. ■ “Remove Cover From Server” on page 11 ■ “Install Cover on Server” on page 11 ▼ Remove Cover From Server 1. Press down on the cover release button and, using the indent for leverage, slide the main cover toward the rear of the chassis approximately 0.5 inch (12 mm). See FIGURE 2-2. FIGURE 2-2 Removing the Main Cover 2.
Removing or Replacing Filler Panels Each server module arrives with module-replacement filler panels for CPUs, storage drives, and memory modules. These filler panels are installed at the factory and must remain in the server until you are ready to replace them with a purchased module. A filler panel is a metal or plastic enclosure that does not contain any functioning system hardware or cable connectors.
TABLE 2-1 Filler Panel Replacement Procedures (Continued) Filler Panel Module Remove Procedure Install Procedure Storage Drive Module* 1. Locate the disk drive filler panel to be 1. Locate the vacant disk drive module slot in the removed from the server. server, then ensure that the release lever on the filler panel is fully opened. 2. To unlatch the disk drive filler panel, press the release lever button then tilt 2.
Server Module Optional Components Installation Procedures The Sun Blade X6270 Server Module is shipped with a standard configuration. The optional components ordered for the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module are shipped separately and can be installed by the customer, with the exception of the CPU option. The CPU option should be installed by a qualified Sun service technician.
Memory Module Installation Considerations The Sun Blade X6270 Server Module supports a variety of DIMM configurations that can include single-rank (SR) DIMMs, dual-rank (DR) DIMMs, or quad-rank (QR) DIMMs. When adding additional memory modules to the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module, you should consider the following: ■ Physical layout of the DIMMs and CPUs. For details, see “DIMM and CPU Physical Layout” on page 15. ■ DIMM population rules. For details, see “DIMM Population Rules” on page 16.
Figure Legend CPU and DIMM Layout CPU 1 location Channel locations for CPU 0 Three channels per CPU with each channel containing three color-coded DIMM slots (black, white, and blue) Channel locations for CPU 1 Three channels per CPU with each channel containing three color-coded DIMM slots (blue, white and black). P0: DIMM slot numbering per CPU; with D8 as the farthest slot away from CPU P1: DIMM Population Rules The DIMM population rules for the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module are as follows: 1.
■ Populate the DIMM slots for each memory channel that are the farthest from the CPU first. For example, populate D8/D5/D2 first; then D7/D4/D1 second; and finally, D6/D3/D0. See FIGURE 2-3. ■ Populate QR DIMMs first, followed by SR or DR DIMMs. ■ Populate QR DIMMs in blue sockets (D8/D5/D2) first then white sockets (D7/D4/D1). See FIGURE 2-3. Note that QR DIMMs are supported only in white sockets if adjacent blue socket contains a QR DIMM. 4.
TABLE 2-3 DIMM Classification Labels Rank Classification Label Quad-rank DIMM 4Rx4 Dual-rank DIMM 2Rx4 Single-rank DIMM 1Rx4 ▼ Install DIMMs 1. Remove the cover from the server. See “Remove Cover From Server” on page 11. 2. Remove the DIMM filler panel. See “Remove or Insert Filler Panels” on page 12. 3. To install a DIMM, do the following: a. Determine the DIMM socket location to populate. See “DIMM Population Rules” on page 16. b. Ensure that the DIMM ejector levers are open (angled outward).
FIGURE 2-4 DIMM Socket Release and Alignment Figure Legend DIMM Socket Release and Alignment 1 DIMM connector slot 2 DIMM connector key 3 DIMM ejector lever e. Verify that the DIMM ejector levers are upright, seated, and tight. Press on ejector levers to ensure that they are engaged properly. 4. Install the cover on the server. See “Install Cover on Server” on page 11. Adding a CPU Module The Sun Blade X6270 Server Module is shipped with a preinstalled CPU configuration.
▼ Install the CPU Caution – CPU options should be installed only by a Sun qualified service technician. 1. Prepare the server for service. a. Power off the server and disconnect the power cord (or cords) from the power supply (or supplies). b. Slide the server out of the rack. c. Attach an antistatic wrist strap. d. Remove the top cover. See “Remove Cover From Server” on page 11. 2. Unpack the CPU kit. The kit includes a CPU chip and a heatsink with the thermal grease preapplied. 3.
FIGURE 2-5 Installing the CPU b. Lower the pressure frame. Ensure that the pressure frame sits flat around the periphery of the CPU. c. Engage the release lever by rotating it downward and slipping it under the catch [1 inset]. d. Orient the heatsink so that the two screws line up with the mounting studs [1]. Caution – When handling the heatsink, be careful not get the thermal grease on your fingers so as not to transfer the grease to other server components.
a. Install the top cover. See “Install Cover on Server” on page 11. b. Install the server into the rack. See “Installing and Powering On the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module” on page 33. c. Reconnect the power cord (or cords) to the power supply (or supplies) and power on the server. See “Installing and Powering On the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module” on page 33. Verify that the AC Present LED is lit.
FIGURE 2-6 Inserting CompactFlash Module 4. Install the server cover. See “Install Cover on Server” on page 11. Adding a RAID Expansion Module The RAID expansion module (REM), if ordered, might not arrive installed on the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module. In some cases, this option is shipped separately for customer installation. The RAID expansion module (REM) enables the RAID functionality for SAS HDDs. The Sun Blade X6270 supports RAID 0, 1, 5 and 6.
■ Sun Intel Adaptec BIOS RAID Utility User's Manual (820-4708) ■ Uniform Command-Line Interface User's Guide (820-2145) ■ Sun LSI 106x RAID User's Guide (820-4933) To install the REM option on the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module motherboard, refer to the following procedure(s): ■ “Install REM Option 4620A or 4607A” on page 24 ■ “Install Backup Battery for REM Option 4620A” on page 26 ▼ Install REM Option 4620A or 4607A 1. Remove the cover from the server. See “Remove Cover From Server” on page 11.
a. Connect the jumper cable between the REM board and motherboard. b. Install the REM battery. See “Install Backup Battery for REM Option 4620A” on page 26. FIGURE 2-8 5. Install the cover on the server. See “Install Cover on Server” on page 11. ▼ Install Backup Battery for REM Option 4620A 1. Locate the REM battery connectors on the motherboard. For REM battery location on motherboard, see “Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Option Locations” on page 8. 2.
FIGURE 2-9 Connecting REM Battery Cable 3. Install the cover on the server. See “Install Cover on Server” on page 11. Adding a Fabric Expansion Module The Sun Blade X6270 Server Module is not shipped with the fabric expansion module (FEM) option installed. This option must be ordered and is shipped separately for customer installation. Refer to the following procedure when adding a fabric expansion module (FEM) to the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module. ▼ Install FEM 1. Remove the cover from the server.
a. Slide the FEM board at an angle into the support bracket. b. Press the FEM board carefully into the connector. See FIGURE 2-10. FIGURE 2-10 Inserting a FEM Board 4. Install the cover on the server. For details, see “Install Cover on Server” on page 11.
Adding a Hard Disk Drive or Solid State Drive The hard disk drives (HDDs) or solid state drives (SSDs), if ordered, might not arrive installed on the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module. In some cases, this option is shipped separately for customer installation.
▼ Add a Drive 1. Locate and remove the drive filler panels from the server module bays. For drive locations on the server, see “Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Option Locations” on page 8. For instructions to remove drive filler panels, see “Remove or Insert Filler Panels” on page 12. 2. Ensure that the release lever on the drive is in a fully opened position. 3. Slide the drive into the vacant slot by pressing the middle of the drive faceplate with your thumb or finger.
FIGURE 2-13 Add Drive - Server Installed in Chassis 4. Using your thumb or finger, press on the middle of the drive’s faceplate until the release lever engages with the chassis. 5. Close the release lever until it clicks into place and is flush with the front of the server.
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CHAPTER 3 Installing and Powering On the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module This chapter contains the following topics: ■ “Installing the Server Module Into the Chassis” on page 34 ■ “Powering On the Server Module” on page 38 ■ “Attaching Devices to the Server Using a Dongle Cable” on page 41 33
Installing the Server Module Into the Chassis Consult the following sections when installing a server module into a powered on chassis: ■ “Before You Begin” on page 34 ■ “Install Server Module Into a Powered-On Chassis” on page 35 Before You Begin Prior to installing the server module into a powered-on chassis, ensure that the following requirements are met. ■ Ensure that the following chassis components are installed and powered-on in the Sun Blade 6000 or 6048 Series Chassis.
Caution – To protect electronic components from electrostatic damage, which can permanently disable the system or require repair by Sun service technicians, place components on an antistatic surface, such as an antistatic discharge mat, an antistatic bag, or a disposable antistatic mat. Wear an antistatic grounding strap connected to a metal surface on the chassis when you work on system components. ▼ Install Server Module Into a Powered-On Chassis 1.
FIGURE 3-1 Inserting the Server Module Into the Chassis 4. Push the server module into the slot until the server module stops and is flush with the chassis. See Boxes 2 and 3 in FIGURE 3-1. 5. To lock the server module into the chassis, do the following: ■ Rotate the top ejector down until it snaps into place. See Box 3 in FIGURE 3-1. ■ Rotate the bottom ejector up until it snaps into place.
Note – The server SP can take several minutes to boot. As the server SP is booting, the OK/Power LED illuminates a slow blink (0.5 second on, 0.5 second off). After the server SP boots, the OK/Power LED illuminates a standby blink (0.1 second on, 2.9 seconds off). The standby blink state indicates that the server SP is active and the server module host (BIOS) is powered off.
Figure Legend Server Module LEDs 8 HDD OK Power LED – Green 9 HDD Service Action Required LED – Amber 10 HDD Ready to Remove LED – Blue Powering On the Server Module After installing a server module into a powered-on chassis, the server module SP automatically boots and standby power from the chassis power supplies is supplied directly to the server module SP. At this time, you can connect to Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) and configure an IP address.
Note – The OK/Power LED will be set to standby blink only when there is enough chassis power for the server module to power on. If there is not enough chassis power, the OK/Power LED will remain off until there is enough power for the server module to power on. To troubleshoot this issue, see “Troubleshoot Server Power States” on page 40. At this time, standby power is supplied to the server module SP enabling you to connect to ILOM and configure an IP address.
▼ Power Off the Server ● To power off the server module from main power mode, use one of the following two methods: ■ Graceful shutdown – Use a pointed object or stylus to press and release the Power button on the front panel. This operation will cause any Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) enabled operating system to perform an orderly shutdown of the operating system. Servers not running ACPI-enabled operating systems will shut down to standby power mode immediately.
Note – When powered-on permissions become available, the OK/Power LED on the front panel of the server module will illuminate a standby blink. 4. As needed, refer to the Sun x64 Server Diagnostics Guide (820-6750) for instructions on how to run the start-up diagnostic tools provided with the Sun Blade X6270 Server Module.
Note – Direct management of an individual server module is through the embedded server module SP, Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM). Access to the server module SP is made through the serial port or the chassis monitoring module (CMM) management network. For more information about server-level management or chassis-level management in ILOM, see the system chassis documentation or the Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager 2.0 User’s Guide or Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager 3.0 Documentation Collection.
Dongle Cable Connections FIGURE 3-3 2 3 1 Figure Legend Dongle Cable Connectors 1 Dual USB 2.
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CHAPTER 4 Setting Up ILOM This chapter describes how to access the Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) software and how to initially configure an IP address for the server module SP.
IP Configuration Task Checklist TABLE 4-1 summarizes an ordered list of tasks that you must perform to initially configure an IP address for the server module SP. TABLE 4-1 46 IP Address Configuration Tasks Step Requirement Description 1 Install the server The server module must be properly installed in the chassis module into the system. For more information, see Chapter 1 and Chapter 3 of chassis. this guide. 2 Establish a console connection to ILOM.
TABLE 4-1 IP Address Configuration Tasks (Continued) Step Requirement Description 4 Log in to ILOM. Follow instructions in this chapter to log in to ILOM. See “Logging In to ILOM” on page 47. 5 Configure an IP address. Follow the instructions in this chapter to initially configure an IP address: see “Configuring an IP Address” on page 49. 6 If applicable, obtain additional information about ILOM.
4. Log in to the ILOM command-line interface (CLI) using an administrator account. Note – The default ILOM administrator account shipped with each server module SP and CMM is root and changme. If this default administrator account has since been changed, contact your system administrator for an ILOM user account with administrator privileges.
Note – The default ILOM administrator account shipped with each server module SP and CMM is root and changme. If this default administrator account has since been changed, contact your system administrator for an ILOM user account with administrator privileges. If you are logged in to ILOM on the CMM, you must navigate to the server module SP CLI by typing this command: -> start /CH/BLn/SP/cli where BLn represents the slot in which the server module is installed in the chassis. 3.
2. Verify that an Ethernet cable is connected to the Ethernet port (NET MGT) on the CMM. 3. If applicable, obtain the MAC address of the server module SP on the cover of the server module. 4. Log in to ILOM as described in any one these procedures: ■ “Log In to ILOM Using a Serial Connection” on page 47 ■ “Log In to ILOM From an Ethernet Connection Using the CLI” on page 48 5.
▼ Assign a Static IP Address to Server Module SP Using the CLI 1. Connect and log in to ILOM as described in one of these procedures: ■ “Log In to ILOM Using a Serial Connection” on page 47 ■ “Log In to ILOM From an Ethernet Connection Using the CLI” on page 48 2. At the ILOM CLI prompt (->), type the following command to set the working directory: -> cd /SP/network 3.
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CHAPTER 5 Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System This chapter explains the steps for configuring the Solaris™ 10 Operating System (OS) that is preinstalled on the hard disk drive (or solid state drive), if ordered. The preinstalled Solaris version is Solaris 10 10/09 or later. Note – Unlike with SPARC® systems, you will not see the output of the preinstalled Solaris 10 image through a monitor when you power on the server.
Before You Begin Before you begin configuring the preinstalled Solaris 10 OS, do the following: ■ Configure an IP address for the server SP. For details, see Chapter 4. ■ Ensure that main power has been applied to the server module host. For more information, see “Powering On the Server Module” on page 38. ■ Gather the information that you will need for the configuration, as listed in “Installation Worksheet” on page 54. Note that default values are indicated by an asterisk (*).
TABLE 5-1 Worksheet for Solaris 10 Configuration Your Answers: Defaults (*) Information for Installation Description or Example Language Select from the list of available languages for the Solaris 10 software. Locale Select your geographic region from the list of available locales. Terminal Select the type of terminal that you are using from the list of available terminal types.
TABLE 5-1 Worksheet for Solaris 10 Configuration (Continued) Information for Installation Description or Example Name service Name service If applicable, which name service should this system use? Domain name Provide the name of the domain in which the system resides. NIS+ and NIS Do you want to specify a name server, or let the installation program find one? DNS Provide IP addresses for the DNS server. You must enter at least one IP address, but you can enter up to three addresses.
TABLE 5-1 Worksheet for Solaris 10 Configuration (Continued) Your Answers: Defaults (*) Information for Installation Description or Example Default route Do you want to specify a default route IP address, • Specify One or let the Solaris installation program find one? • Detect One The default route provides a bridge that forwards • None* traffic between two physical networks. An IP address is a unique number that identifies each host on a network.
Configure the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System Note – Before you perform this procedure, you need to set up the service processor. If you have not done so, see Chapter 4. Use the information that you gathered in “Installation Worksheet” on page 54 as you perform the configuration. After configuring ILOM, you can configure the preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System (OS) by using the service processor to connect to the system console. ▼ Configure the Preinstalled Solaris 10 OS 1.
3. Verify that the communication properties of the service processor are set to the defaults. For example: -> show /SP/serial/host /SP/serial/host Targets: Properties: commitpending = (Cannot show property) pendingspeed = 9600 speed = 9600 Commands: cd show Note – If the speed is anything other than 9600, change it using this command: -> set /SP/serial/host pendingspeed=9600 commitpending=true 4.
▼ (Optional) Redirect the Console Output to the Video Port The server module’s console is automatically directed to the serial port. GRUB, the open source boot loader, is the default boot loader in the Solaris OS for x86-based or x64-based systems. The boot loader is the first software program that runs after you power on a system. 1.
Configuring X6270 Server Module RAID Drives After you configure the Solaris OS, you might need to configure the RAID drives. RAID Drive Overview The Sun Blade X6270 Server Module has two optional RAID expansion module (REM) cards. You can access RAID configuration through the REM card BIOS. To access the LSI REM card BIOS, press CTRL-C during the system boot. To access the Sun StorageTek REM card BIOS, press CTRL-A during the system boot.
RAID Drive Options TABLE 5-3 shows the RAID drive options.
Mirroring the Preinstalled Solaris OS With LSI RAID If you choose the preinstalled Solaris OS and want to make the OS part of a RAID set, and if you are using the LSI REM card only, perform the following procedure to update the preinstalled Solaris OS to a mirrored RAID set. As noted in TABLE 5-3, only IM (Integrated Mirror) allows data on the primary hard disk drive (HDD) to be preserved or merged into an array of disks.
Mirroring the Preinstalled Solaris OS with Sun StorageTek REM Card The Sun StorageTek REM card enables you to choose from many RAID configurations. How you configure your system depends on your system requirements and the available hard disk drives in the system. This procedure describes how to mirror the preinstalled Solaris OS. This is the better option, and all remaining disks (should there be more than two) are incorporated into a DATA RAID set using the available options as shown in TABLE 5-3.
8. Click the screen to activate the Managed Systems List. 9. Double-click the local machine (it is displayed by IP Address of the Primary ENET connection). A prompt appears. 10. At the prompt, log in as root, using the OS password that was assigned during Solaris installation. 11. Click the SUN STK RAID Controller. All attached hard disk drives on Enclosure 0 and 1 appear. Note – HDD0 (OS) should be Enclosure 0 Logical Volume 1. 12.
Solaris 10 Operating System User Information This section provides pointers to information about the Solaris 10 Operating System. Solaris 10 User Documentation You can access the various collections of the Solaris 10 OS user documentation at: http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/prod/solaris.10 Solaris 10 OS Training Sun provides flexible training options that accommodate your personal schedule and learning style. The training options include instructor-led, web-based online, CD-ROM, and Live Virtual Class.
Sun Java Enterprise System Sun Java Enterprise System (Java ES) is a set of software components that provide services needed to support enterprise-strength applications distributed across a network or Internet environment. Sun Studio 11 Sun Studio 11 includes high-performance, optimizing C, C++, and Fortran compilers for the Solaris OS on SPARC and x86/x64 platforms.
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CHAPTER 6 Configuring the Preinstalled OpenSolaris Operating System This chapter explains the steps for configuring the OpenSolarisTM Operating System (OS) that is preinstalled on the hard disk drive, if ordered. The preinstalled OpenSolaris version is OpenSolaris 2009.06 or later. Note – Unlike with SPARC® systems, by default console output is redirected to the serial port. You will see the BIOS power-on self-test (POST) and other boot information output on the serial port.
Before You Begin Before you begin configuring the preinstalled OpenSolaris OS, do the following: ■ Configure an IP address for the server SP. For details, see “Configuring an IP Address” on page 49. ■ Ensure that main power has been applied to the server. For more information, see “Powering On the Server Module” on page 38. ■ Gather the information that you will need for the configuration, as listed in “Installation Worksheet” on page 70. Note that default values are indicated by an asterisk (*).
TABLE 6-1 Worksheet for OpenSolaris Configuration Your Answers: Defaults (*) Information for Installation Description or Example Language Select from the list of available languages for the OpenSolaris software. Locale Select your geographic region from the list of available locales. Terminal Select the type of terminal that you are using from the list of available terminal types.
TABLE 6-1 Worksheet for OpenSolaris Configuration (Continued) Information for Installation Description or Example Name service Name service If applicable, which name service should this system use? Domain name Provide the name of the domain in which the system resides. NIS+ and NIS Do you want to specify a name server, or let the installation program find one? DNS Provide IP addresses for the DNS server. You must enter at least one IP address, but you can enter up to three addresses.
TABLE 6-1 Worksheet for OpenSolaris Configuration (Continued) Your Answers: Defaults (*) Information for Installation Description or Example Default route Do you want to specify a default route IP address, • Specify One or let the OpenSolaris installation program find • Detect One one? • None* The default route provides a bridge that forwards traffic between two physical networks. An IP address is a unique number that identifies each host on a network.
Configuring the Preinstalled OpenSolaris Operating System Note – Before you perform this procedure, you need to set up the service processor. If you have not done so, see “Setting Up ILOM” on page 45. Use the information that you gathered in “Installation Worksheet” on page 70 as you perform the configuration.
2. Verify that the communication properties of the service processor are set to the defaults. For example: -> show /SP/serial/host /SP/serial/host Targets: Properties: commitpending = (Cannot show property) pendingspeed = 9600 speed = 9600 Commands: cd show Note – If the speed is anything other than 9600, change it using this command: -> set /SP/serial/host pendingspeed=9600 commitpending=true 3.
Start -> Programs -> Accessories -> Communications -> Hyperterminal ■ From a Linux client: Type the appropriate command to start a terminal session. For example, to start a terminal session on a Linux console, you could launch Minicom. Minicom is a text-based serial communication program that is included in the Linux distributions. For more information, see the man pages included in the Linux distribution. 3.
3. Use the information gathered in “Installation Worksheet” on page 70 to help you enter the system and network information as you are prompted. The screens that are displayed will vary, depending on the method that you chose for assigning network information to the server (DHCP or static IP address). After you have entered the system configuration information, the server completes the boot process and displays the OpenSolaris login prompt.
FIGURE 6-1 OpenSolaris GRUB Menu Screen 3. To display output to the video port, choose this option: OpenSolaris 2009.06 - Graphics Adapter Modify the GRUB Menu to Autoboot (Optional) The grub menu on the preinstall image has been configured for an infinite timeout so that the you may choose the console output on powerup. You may wish to modify this configuration so that your system boots automatically. ■ To modify the GRUB menu to auto boot, edit the /rpool/boot/grub/menu.1st file as follows: a.
Getting Started on OpenSolaris For information on getting started on OpenSolaris, click the Start Here icon on the OpenSolaris Desktop (see FIGURE 6-2).
Configuring Server RAID Drives After you configure the OpenSolaris OS, you might need to configure the RAID drives. RAID Drive Overview The Sun Blade X6270 Server Module Servers have two optional host bus adapter (HBA) cards. You can access RAID configuration through the HBA card BIOS. To access the LSI HBA card BIOS, press CTRL-C during the system boot. To access the Sun StorageTek HBA card BIOS, press CTRL-A during the system boot.
RAID Drive Options TABLE 6-3 lists the RAID drive options.
Mirroring the Preinstalled OpenSolaris OS With LSI RAID The OpenSolaris OS supports hardware RAID and cannot be installed on an existing array if one has been created. If you choose the preinstalled OpenSolaris OS and want to make the OS part of a RAID set, and if you are using the LSI HBA card only, perform the following procedure to update the preinstalled OpenSolaris OS to a mirrored RAID set.
10. Press Esc to exit the Configuration utility. 11. Reboot the OpenSolaris OS. Mirroring the Preinstalled OpenSolaris OS With Sun StorageTek HBA Card The Sun StorageTek host bus adapter (HBA) card enables you to choose from many RAID configurations. How you configure your system depends on your system requirements and the available hard disk drives in the system. This procedure describes how to mirror the preinstalled OpenSolaris OS.
7. To run the application, type: sh /opt/StorMan/StorMan.sh A split screen appears. 8. Click the screen to activate the Managed Systems List. 9. Double-click the local machine (it is displayed by IP Address of the Primary ENET connection). A prompt appears. 10. At the prompt, log in as root, using the OS password that was assigned during OpenSolaris installation. 11. Click the SUN STK RAID Controller. All attached hard disk drives on Enclosure 0 and 1 appear.
OpenSolaris Operating System User Information This section provides pointers to information about the OpenSolaris Operating System. ■ OpenSolaris User Documentation–You can access the various collections of the OpenSolaris OS user documentation at: http://opensolaris.org/os/documentation/ ■ OpenSolaris Training–For OpenSolaris training options, go to: http://www.opensolaris.
Download OpenSolaris Operating System You can download software for the OpenSolaris OS from the following sites: To download the OpenSolaris operating system, go to: http://opensolaris.org/os/TryOpenSolaris/ To download support repository updates (SRUs), which contain the latest released bug fixes for the OpenSolaris OS, go to: http://sunsolve.sun.com/show.
Index A G attaching dongle cable, 41 graceful shutdown, 40 GRUB, 60 default boot loader, 77, 78 B blade server modules, configuring IP addresses initializing through static assignment, 51 H C I CPUs installation requirement, 20 ILOM SP boot messages, 76 default user name and password, 76 installation task checklist, 4 Internet Protocol (IP) address assigning a static IP address, 50 D DATA RAID set, 83 default boot loader GRUB, 77, 78 DIMMs population rules, 16 supported configurations, 16 dongle
training options, 85 OpenSolaris preinstalled OS configuring non-default RAID configuration, 80 configuring the preinstalled OS, 69 default RAID configuration, 80 drive installed on, 80 mirroring, 82 mirroring with LSI RAID, 82 on-screen prompts, 76 prerequisites, 70 operating systems OpenSolaris preinstalled OS configuring, 69 Solaris preinstalled OS configuring, 53 overview figure, 8 P POST messages, 76 power powering off, 40 powering on standby power, 38 Power button using stylus to press, 76 product up