Installation Procedure Overview
Step Description Links
5 Review the server management
features.
“Server
Management” on page 35
6 Install the server into a rack. “Installing the Server Into a
Rack” on page 39
7 ■ Attach cables and power cords to
the server
■ Power on the server.
“Connecting Cables and Applying
Power” on page 71
8 Connect to Oracle Integrated Lights
Out Manager (ILOM).
“Using Oracle
ILOM” on page 83
9 Prepare storage drives and configure
RAID.
“Configuring Storage
Drives for Operating System
Installation” on page 97
10 If applicable, install one of the
following operating systems or
virtual machines:
■ Oracle Solaris
■ Oracle Linux
■ Red Hat Enterprise Linux
■ Oracle VM Server
■ Windows Server
■ “Installing an Operating
System” on page 117
■ Oracle Servers X7-2 and X7-2L
Operating Systems Installation
Guide
11 Review procedures for controlling
system power.
“Controlling System
Power” on page 119
12 Review procedures for getting the
latest server firmware and software.
“Getting Firmware and
Software” on page 125
13 Troubleshoot installation issues. “Troubleshooting Installation
Issues” on page 131
12 Oracle Servers X7-2 and X7-2L Installation Guide • October 2017