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Preparing to Install the Sun Fire
X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers
This chapter describes the Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers hardware and
the information you need to know before you begin to install the servers into a rack.
It includes the following topics:
■ “Tools and Equipment Needed” on page 1
■ “Server Installation Task Checklist” on page 2
■ “Opening the Box” on page 3
■ “Server Description” on page 5
■ “Server Supported Components” on page 10
■ “Server Specifications” on page 13
Tools and Equipment Needed
To install the system, you need the following tools:
■ No. 2 Phillips screwdriver
■ ESD mat and grounding strap
■ Pencil, stylus, or other pointed device, for pushing front panel buttons
You also need a system console device, such as one of the following:
■ Sun workstation
■ ASCII terminal
■ Terminal server
■ Patch panel connected to a terminal server