Sun Microsystems X6240 manual

Sun Microsystems, Inc. www .sun.com Submit comments about this document at: http://www.sun.com/hwdocs/feedback Sun Blade ™ X6240 Ser v er Module Installation Guide P ar t No . 820-3968-10, Rev . A June 2008[...]

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iii Contents Preface vii 1. Setting Up the Server Hardware 1 Installation Overview and Terms 1 Inserting the Server Module 2 ▼ T o Insert the Server Module 3 Powering On and Powering Off the Server Module 5 ▼ T o Apply Standby Power for Initial Service Processor Conf iguration 5 ▼ T o Power on Main Power for All Server Module Components 5 ▼[...]

iv Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008 Option 1: Connecting to ILOM Through the Chassis Serial Connector 14 ▼ T o Connect to ILOM Through the Chassis Serial Connector 14 Option 2: Connecting to ILOM Through a Dongle Cable 18 ▼ T o Connect to ILOM Using a Dongle Cable 19 Option 3: Connecting to ILOM Through the Etherne[...]

Contents v Solaris 10 Operating System User Information 43 Solaris 10 User Documentation 43 Solaris 10 OS T raining 44 Using the Solaris Installation Program 44 Sun Java Enterprise System 44 Sun Studio 1 1 44 Reinstalling the Solaris Operating System 45 Downloading Software 45 4. Conf iguring the Preinstalled Microsoft W indows Server 2003 R2 Opera[...]

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vii Pr eface This Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide contains procedur es for installing the server module in a chassis, connecting to the service processor , and configuring the pr einstalled Solaris™ or W indows Server® 2003 R2 Operating System. Using UNIX Commands This document might not contain information about basic UNIX ® c[...]

viii Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008 Shell Pr ompts T ypographic Conventions Related Documentation The documents listed in the following table are available online at: http://docs.sun.com At that site, search for the Sun Blade™ X6240 Server Module. Shell Prompt C shell machine-name % C shell superuser machine-name #[...]

Preface ix Note – The last two digits of the documentation part number identify the latest version of the product documentation that is available for download (or viewing online). For example: 820-xxxx- XX . Title Content Part Number Format Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Product Notes Late-breaking information about the server module. 820-3972 PDF[...]

x Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008 Support, and T raining Pr oduct Updates For product updates that you can download for the Sun Blade X6240 server module, please visit the following web site: http://www.sun.com/download/ Find the Hardwar e Drivers section and click x64 Servers & W orkstations. The Sun Blade X6240 [...]

Preface xi Sun W elcomes Y our Comments Sun is interested in impr oving its documentation and welcomes your comments and suggestions. Y ou can submit your comments by going to: http://www.sun.com/hwdocs/feedback Please include the title and part number of your document with your feedback: Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide , part numb[...]

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1 CHAPTER 1 Setting Up the Server Har dware This chapter describes how to insert the Sun Blade X6240 server module into the chassis, how to power on and power off the server module, and how to connect the dongle cable to the server module. This chapter contains the following topics: ■ “Installation Overview and T erms” on page 1 ■ “Insert[...]

2 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008 2. Connect all cables, peripherals, and power cords to the chassis. See the installation guide for your chassis. 3. Power on the server module. See “Powering On and Powering Off the Server Module” on page 5 . 4. Connect to the server module through the service pr ocessor on the ch[...]

Chapter 1 Setting Up the Server Hardware 3 ▼ T o Insert the Server Module 1. Locate the desired server module slot in the chassis. 2. (Optional) Remove the slot f iller panel, if applicable. Pull the lever out and eject the filler panel. Note – Other filler panels should r emain in any unused slots as they ensure the chassis complies with FCC l[...]

4 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008 FIGURE 1-1 Inserting the Server Module Into the Chassis 4. Push the server module into the slot until the server module stops. See Box 2 in FIGURE 1- 1 . 5. Rotate the ejectors down until they snap into place. The server module is now flush with the chassis and the ejectors ar e locke[...]

Chapter 1 Setting Up the Server Hardware 5 Powering On and Powering Of f the Server Module Y ou have to apply only standby power to the server module at this point so that you can perform initial configuration of the service pr ocessor (SP). Procedures for powering on to main power mode and for shutting down from main power mode are also included i[...]

6 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008 2. Use a pointed object or stylus to press and release the recessed Power button on the server module front panel. When main power is applied to all server module components, the green Power LED above the Power button lights and remains lit. FIGURE 1-2 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Fr[...]

Chapter 1 Setting Up the Server Hardware 7 ▼ T o Shut Down Main Power Mode T o power off the server module from main power mode, use one of the following two methods: ■ Graceful shutdown. Use a ballpoint pen or other stylus to press and r elease the Power button on the front panel. This causes Advanced Conf iguration and Power Interface (ACPI) [...]

8 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008 Using a Dongle Cable for T esting Y our chassis ships with a dongle cable. The dongle enables you to plug devices directly into the fr ont of the server module for testing. Caution – The dongle cable should be used only for configuration and service purposes. It should be disconnect[...]

Chapter 1 Setting Up the Server Hardware 9 FIGURE 1-3 Dongle Cable Connections Legend Connector Status 1 Dual USB 2.0 connectors Used 2 Serial port connector Used 3 VGA video connector Used 3 2 1[...]

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11 CHAPTER 2 Setting Up the Server Softwar e This chapter describes how to configur e and access the Sun ™ Integrated Lights Out Manager software, and how to set up the platform operating system and driver software. This chapter contains these topics: ■ “Integrated Lights Out Manager” on page 1 1 ■ “What Is a Service Processor?” on pa[...]

12 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008 Note – This chapter describes how to access ILOM through the command-line interface and web browsers. For other methods, see the Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager 2.0 User ’ s Guide (820-1 188). What Is a Service Pr ocessor? A service processor (SP) is a component, located on the[...]

Chapter 2 Setting Up the Server Software 13 Note – The CMM ILOM is shipped with an identical preconfigur ed Administrator account, with user name root and the default password set to changeme . ILOM Connection Overview FIGURE 2-1 shows the connections to the server module ILOM. FIGURE 2-1 ILOM Connection Options Connecting to the Server Module IL[...]

14 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008 Note – Option 1 and option 2 enable you to connect to ILOM without knowing ILOM’s IP address. These options pr ovide access to ILOM’s command-line interface (CLI) only . Option 3 r equires you to know ILOM’s IP addr ess, but supports CLI and web GUI access. Most users configu[...]

Chapter 2 Setting Up the Server Software 15 2. Conf igure the terminal device or the terminal emulation software to use the following settings: ■ 8N1: eight data bits, no parity , one stop bit ■ 9600 baud (default, can be set to any standard rate up to 57600) ■ Disable hardwar e flow contr ol (CTS/R TS) 3. Connect a serial cable from the seri[...]

16 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008 5. Log in to the CLI: a. T ype the default user name, root . b. T ype the default password, changeme . Once you have successfully logged in, the CMM ILOM displays its default command prompt: -> Y ou are now connected to the CMM ILOM CLI. 6. Navigate to the server module ILOM by ty[...]

Chapter 2 Setting Up the Server Software 17 The following display shows an example of the login screen. -> cd /CH/BL2/SP/cli /CH/BL2/SP/cli -> start Are you sure you want to start /CH/BL2/SP/cli (y/n)? y Password: Type the password to the server module ILOM. Sun(TM) Integrated Lights Out Manager Version 2.0.3.9 Copyright 2008 Sun Microsystems[...]

18 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008 Option 2: Connecting to ILOM Thr ough a Dongle Cable Y ou can use the dongle cable to connect a terminal directly to the server module ILOM. FIGURE 2-2 shows a dongle cable connected to a server module. Caution – The dongle cable should be used only for configuration and service pu[...]

Chapter 2 Setting Up the Server Software 19 Legend ▼ T o Connect to ILOM Using a Dongle Cable 1. Connect a dongle cable to the server module. 2. Connect a terminal or terminal emulator to the RJ-45 connector (labeled as 2 in the f igure) on the dongle cable. The ILOM login prompt appears. 3. T ype the user name and password when prompted. The def[...]

20 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008 Logging In and Out of ILOM Y ou can use either the ILOM command-line interface (CLI) or web GUI to access ILOM. ▼ T o Log In and Out of the ILOM CLI ILOM supports Secure Shell (SSH) access to the CLI over the Ethernet. 1. Start an SSH client. 2. T o log in to ILOM CLI, type: $ ssh [...]

Chapter 2 Setting Up the Server Software 21 FIGURE 2-3 W eb GUI ILOM Login Screen 2. T ype your user name and password. When you first try to access the web GUI, it pr ompts you to type the default user name and password. The default user name and password ar e: ■ Default user name – root ■ Default password – changeme The default user name [...]

22 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008 FIGURE 2-4 ILOM Log Out Screen[...]

Chapter 2 Setting Up the Server Software 23 Conf iguring the ILOM IP Addr ess This section describes how to view and set the ILOM IP address. It includes the following sections: ■ “T o V iew the ILOM IP Address” on page 23 ■ “T o Configure the ILOM IP Addr ess Using BIOS Setup Utility” on page 23 ■ “T o Configure the ILOM IP Addr es[...]

24 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008 c. After you see the message, press F2. After some messages and screen changes, the BIOS Setup Utility appears. 3. Select the Advanced tab. The Advanced page appears. 4. Highlight IPMI 2.0 Conf iguration in the list, then select Enter . The IPMI 2.0 Configuration page appears. 5. Hig[...]

Chapter 2 Setting Up the Server Software 25 ▼ T o Configur e the ILOM IP Address Using DHCP This procedur e uses DHCP to assign ILOM an IP address. 1. V erify that your DHCP server is conf igured to accept new media access control (MAC) addresses. 2. Obtain the server module ILOM MAC address from one of the following locations: MAC addresses ar e[...]

26 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008 b. T ype the reset command: -> reset /SP DHCP automatically assigns ILOM an IP address when the server module restarts. 5. Find the IP address that DHCP assigned to the server module ILOM. See Step 8 in “T o Configure the ILOM IP Address Using BIOS Setup Utility” on page 23 . [...]

Chapter 2 Setting Up the Server Software 27 4. Do one of the following: ■ T o configure a static Ethernet conf iguration, type the following commands: -> set pendingipdiscovery=static -> set pendingipaddress= xxx.xxx.xx.xx -> set pendingipnetmask= yyy .yyy.yyy .y -> set pendingipgateway= zzz.zzz.zz.zzz -> set commitpending=true whe[...]

28 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008 -> cd /SP/network -> show /SP/network Targets: Properties: commitpending = (Cannot show property) ipaddress = 10.6.42.42 ipdiscovery = static ipgateway = 10.6.42.1 ipnetmask = 255.255.255.0 macaddress = 00:14:4F:3A:26:74 pendingipaddress = 10.6.42.42 pendingipdiscovery = static[...]

Chapter 2 Setting Up the Server Software 29 Setting Up Platform Operating System and Driver Softwar e After configuring the server module ILOM network settings, you can conf igure the preinstalled Solaris 10 or W indows Server 2003 R2 operating system or install a supported Linux operating system and drivers. ■ If you want to use the pr einstalle[...]

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31 CHAPTER 3 Conf iguring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System This chapter explains the steps for configuring the Solaris ™ 10 Operating System (OS) that has been preinstalled on your server . The preinstalled version is Solaris 10 5/08 or later . Note – Unlike with SP ARC ® systems, you will not see the output of the preinstalled Sol[...]

32 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008 Befor e Y ou Begin Before you begin conf iguring the preinstalled Solaris 10 OS, do the following: ■ Perform initial configuration of the server ’s ILOM and determine the server ’s network settings, as described in “Connecting to the Server Module ILOM” on page 13 . ■ Gat[...]

Chapter 3 Configuring the Preinstalled Solar is 10 Operating System 33 T ABLE 3-1 W orksheet for Solaris 10 Configuration Information f or Installation Description or Example Y our Ans wers: Defaults (*) Language Select from the list of available languages for the Solaris 10 software. English* Locale Select your geographic region from the list of a[...]

34 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008 Name service Name service If applicable, which name service should this system use? • NIS+ • NIS • DNS • LDAP • None* 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 [...]

Chapter 3 Configuring the Preinstalled Solar is 10 Operating System 35 Default route Do you want to specify a default route IP address, or let the Solaris installation program find one? The default route pr ovides a bridge that forwards traff ic between two physical networks. An IP address is a unique number that identif ies each host on a network.[...]

36 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008 Conf iguring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System Note – Before you perform this pr ocedure, you need to set up the service pr ocessor . If you have not done so, see Chapter 2 . Use the information that you gathered in “Installation W orksheet” on page 32 as you perform[...]

Chapter 3 Configuring the Preinstalled Solar is 10 Operating System 37 2. V erify that the communication properties of the service processor are set to the defaults. For example: 3. If the speed is anything other than 9600, change it by using the command: -> set /SP/serial/host pendingspeed=9600 commitpending=true 4. Start the serial console mod[...]

38 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008 ▼ T o Redir ect the Console Output to the V ideo Port (Optional) 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 f[...]

Chapter 3 Configuring the Preinstalled Solar is 10 Operating System 39 Conf iguring X6240 Server Module RAID Drives After you configur e the Solaris OS, you might need to configure the RAID drives. RAID Drive Overview The Sun Blade X6240 server module has two optional RAID expansion module (REM) cards. Y ou can access RAID configuration thr ough th[...]

40 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008 RAID Drive Options T ABLE 3-3 shows the RAID drive options. T ABLE 3-3 RAID Drive Options Mirr oring the Preinstalled Solaris OS with LSI RAID The Solaris OS supports hardware RAID and cannot be installed on an existing array if one has been created. Refer to the Sun Blade X6240 Serv[...]

Chapter 3 Configuring the Preinstalled Solar is 10 Operating System 41 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 mirror ed RAID set. As noted in T ABLE 3-3 , only IM (Integrated Mirror) [...]

42 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008 Cr eating a RAID Set to Incorporate a Pr einstalled OS Using the Sun StorageT ek REM Car d The Sun StorageT ek REM card enables you to choose from many RAID configurations. How you conf igure your system depends on your system requir ements and the available hard disk drives in the s[...]

Chapter 3 Configuring the Preinstalled Solar is 10 Operating System 43 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. 1[...]

44 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008 Solaris 10 OS T raining Sun provides f lexible training options that accommodate your personal schedule and learning style. The training options include instructor-led, web-based online, CD-ROM, and Live V irtual Class. For Solaris 10 T raining and Certification options at a glance, [...]

Chapter 3 Configuring the Preinstalled Solar is 10 Operating System 45 application performance analysis and debugging of mixed source language applications. The tools offer multi-platform support, compatible with gcc, V isual C++, C99, OpenMP , and Fortran 2003. Reinstalling the Solaris Operating System If you want to reinstall the Solaris OS or to[...]

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47 CHAPTER 4 Conf iguring the Preinstalled Micr osoft W indows Server 2003 R2 Operating System This chapter describes how to complete the intial setup of the preinstalled Microsoft W indows Server 2003 R2 operating system. The following preinstalled versions of the W indows operating system are available for the Sun Blade X6240 Server Module: ■ M[...]

48 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008 Befor e Y ou Begin Before you begin the initial setup of the pr einstalled W indows Server 2003 R2 operating system, you should review the “Hardwar e and Software Prer equisites” on page 48 . Har dwar e and Softwar e Pr er equisites Ensure that the following hardwar e and softwar[...]

Chapter 4 Configuring the Preinstalled Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Operating System 49 For additional information about which console option to select (Sun ILOM or local), see “Connecting to the Server Module ILOM” on page 13 . Initial Setup of Pr einstalled W indows Server 2003 R2 OS Follow these steps to boot the W indows preinstalled im[...]

50 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008 3. In the W elcome to W indows Setup dialog, click Next and continue the setup process by following the on-screen instructions. The following table summarizes the W indows Setup dialogs in the order in which they appear , as well as the actions requir ed to complete them. For additio[...]

Chapter 4 Configuring the Preinstalled Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Operating System 51 RAID Drive Overview The Sun Blade X6240 server module has two optional RAID expansion module (REM) cards. Y ou can access RAID configuration thr ough the REM card BIOS. T o access the LSI REM card BIOS, pr ess CTRL-C during the system boot. T o access the Su[...]

52 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008 RAID Drive Options T ABLE 4-2 shows the RAID drive options. T ABLE 4-2 RAID Drive Options Mirr oring the Preinstalled W indows OS with LSI RAID The W indows Server 2003 R2 OS supports hardware RAID and cannot be installed on an existing array if one has been created. Refer to the Sun[...]

Chapter 4 Configuring the Preinstalled Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Operating System 53 If you choose the preinstalled W indows Server 2003 R2 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 procedur e to update the preinstalled W indows Server 2003 R2 OS to a mirror ed RAID set.[...]

54 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008 Cr eating a RAID Set to Incorporate a Pr einstalled OS Using the Sun StorageT ek REM Car d The Sun StorageT ek REM card enables you to choose from many RAID configurations. How you conf igure your system depends on your system requir ements and the available hard disk drives in the s[...]

Chapter 4 Configuring the Preinstalled Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Operating System 55 6. Click on the SUN STK RAID Controller . All attached hard disk drives on Enclosure 0 and 1 appear . Tip – HDD0 (OS) should be Enclosure 0 Logical V olume 1. 7. T o mirror the OS, right-click Logical Device 1 and choose Expand or Change Logical Device. 8.[...]

56 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008 Important Information After completing the W indows setup, refer to these sections about finding additional information about x64 Server Updates or the x64 W indows Server 2003 R2 Recovery Media Kit: ■ “Sun Link” on page 56 ■ “Recovery Media Kit” on page 57 Sun Link From [...]

Chapter 4 Configuring the Preinstalled Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Operating System 57 FIGURE 4-2 Sun Supplemental Software Recovery Media Kit If you need to restor e your system to the default preinstalled W indows operating system, follow the directions in the Sun x64 Servers Windows Server 2003 R2 Recovery Installation Guide that is enclose[...]

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59 Index C chassis management module (CMM) ILOM, 12 chassis management module see CMM chassis, defined, 1 CMM, defined, 1 command line interface (CLI) SSH log in, 20 SSH log out, 20 D default root passwor d, 2 0 dongle cable, 8 driver updates, x Dynamic Host Control Pr otocol (DHCP), 2 5 E emergency shutdown, 7 F firmware updates, x G graceful s[...]

60 Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Installation Guide • June 2008 P password, r oot, 2 0 PCI EM MAC address, 32 power powering off, 7 powering on standby power, 5 preconfigur ed ILOM Administrator account, 12 product updates, x R RAID, 39, 5 1 RAID Expansion Module (REM), 39, 5 1 root passwor d, 2 0 S Secure Shell (SSH) CLI log in, 20 CLI log out,[...]