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Preparing for Installation
This chapter provides background information about the installation procedures for
both servers. This chapter contains these topics:
■ “Server Overview” on page 1
■ “Server Handling Precautions” on page 3
■ “Input Power Information and Precautions” on page 3
■ “Tools and Equipment Needed” on page 4
■ “Optional Component Installation” on page 5
■ “ESD Precautions” on page 6
■ “Installation Overview” on page 6
■ “Prepare for Installation” on page 8
■ “Install the Hardware” on page 8
■ “Configure the Service Processor” on page 9
■ “Configure the Host Software” on page 10
■ “Cabling Notes for Both Servers” on page 10
■ “Port, Connector, and LED Locations for Both Servers” on page 12
■ “Slide Rail Assembly Notes for Both Servers” on page 15
■ “Cable Management Notes for Both Servers” on page 18
Server Overview
The Sun SPARC Enterprise T5140 server from Oracle is a 1 rack unit (1U) server.
Oracle’s Sun SPARC Enterprise T5240 server is a 2 rack unit (2U) server.