Sun Microsystems Sun Fire X4170 - User Manual

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Sun Fire
™
X4170, X4270, and X4275
Servers Installation Guide
Part No. 820-5827-13
December 2009, Revision A

Summary

Sun Fire Server Installation Guide

Tools and Equipment Needed

Essential tools and equipment required for server installation.

Server Installation Task Checklist

Step-by-step checklist for properly installing the server.

ESD Precautions

Measures to prevent electrostatic discharge damage to server components.

Installing Server Options

Planning Server Option Installation

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Handling

Procedures and safety measures for handling ESD-sensitive components.

Installing Memory Modules (DIMMs)

Installing a CPU

Installing Hard Disk Drives

Installing a PCIe Card

Installing a Power Supply

Rack Installation with Slide-Rails

Checking Rack Compatibility

Installing Server into Slide-Rail Assemblies

Verifying Slide-Rail and CMA Operation

Server Setup and Configuration

Connecting Cables

Connecting to ILOM Service Processor

Initial setup and configuration for accessing the server's ILOM SP.

Determining and Changing ILOM SP IP Address

Methods to find and modify the ILOM SP IP address.

Applying Main Power

Configuring Solaris 10 OS

Before You Begin Solaris Configuration

Configuring Solaris 10 Operating System

Detailed steps for configuring the preinstalled Solaris 10 OS.

Configuring Server RAID Drives

Mirroring Solaris OS with RAID

Steps to mirror the Solaris OS using LSI or Sun StorageTek HBA cards.

Configuring OpenSolaris OS

Before You Begin OpenSolaris Configuration

Configuring OpenSolaris Operating System

Steps for configuring the preinstalled OpenSolaris OS.

Configuring OpenSolaris Server RAID Drives

Mirroring OpenSolaris OS with RAID

Steps to mirror OpenSolaris OS using LSI or Sun StorageTek HBA cards.

Troubleshooting and Support

Powering Server On and Off

Setup Troubleshooting Guide

Common problems and solutions encountered during server setup.

Contacting Sun Support

Information and resources for contacting technical support.

Sun Microsystems Sun Fire X4170 Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Sun Microsystems
Model	Sun Fire X4170
Form Factor	1U Rackmount
Max Processors	2
Chipset	Intel 5520
Processor	Intel Xeon 5500 series
Memory	Up to 96GB DDR3
Storage	Up to 4 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA drives
Network Interface	2 x 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet
Power Supply	Redundant
Expansion Slots	2 x PCIe 2.0
Operating System	Solaris, Linux, Windows