I have some Sun Fire X4150 servers with a very old BIOS release (1ADQW015), which seems to have some compatibility problems with WMware ESX Server 3.5 and Windows 2008 R2 virtual machines; so I want to update the BIOS on them. The problem: according to, if your servers run ELOM (mine do), you first need to update to the latest ELOM release, then to the interim transition release, then finally you can update to the latest one. Ok, I'm willing to do that.

But it looks like Sun (now Oracle) will happily let you download the latest firmware DVD (3.3.0), but it will not let you download the transition release (2.0) if you don't have a support contract. Well, I actuall don't care at all about the servers' management controllers (we don't even use them), so upgrading from ELOM to ILOM is totally irrelevant to me; but I need to update the servers' BIOS. So my question is: can I update the servers' BIOS to the latest version without doing the full ELOM-to-ILOM migration, or will this not work (or even make the servers unusable)? Do BIOS versions and SP ones need to be matched, or can one be updated without bothering with the other? Bonus question: if this whole ELOM-to-ILOM thing actually is needed in order to update the BIOS, can that 2.0 CD-ROM be obtained without having a support contract with Sun/Oracle (which we are definitely not going to sign, being that quite old hardware)?

This chapter describes how to download the server-specific driver and software packages needed for Windows Server 2003 or Windows Server 2008 installations. To download the drivers: Go to the driver download site for your server. For the Sun Fire X4150: http://www.sun.com/servers/x64/x4150/downloads.jsp. The most recent Tools & Drivers CD for the Sun Fire X4150. 5 Configuring Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V on Sun Fire x64 Servers Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Update: I tried upgrading only the BIOS on one of the servers, and it didn't boot anymore. So it really looks like a full firmware upgrade is needed, and the management controller and BIOS versions should be kept in sync. Where can I find that *&!£%$% 2.0 CD-ROM? Or at least the transition firmware that can be found on it?

• Sun Fire X4150 ServerInstallation GuideSun Microsystems, Inc.www.sun.comPart No. 820-1851-11January 2008, Revision ASubmit comments about this document at: • Copyright © 2007 Sun Microsystems, Inc., 4150 Network Circle, Santa Clara, California 95054, U.S.A. All rights reserved.THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION AND TRADE SECRETS OF SUN MICROSYSTEMS, INC. USE,DISCLOSURE OR REPRODUCTION IS PROHIBITED WITHOUT THE PRIOR EXPRESS WRITTEN PERMISSION OF SUN MICROSYSTEMS,INC.This distribution may include materials developed by third parties. • ContentsPreface1.viiBefore You Begin1Tools and Equipment Needed1Installation Process Flowchart2Opening the Box4Unpacking4Package Contents InventoryESD Precautions5Sun Fire X4150 Server DescriptionFront Panel FeaturesBack Panel2.

• Disassembling Tool-less Slide-Rails13Installing the Mounting-Brackets Onto the ServerAttaching the Slide-Rail Assemblies to the RackAttaching Bolt-On Slide-Rail Assemblies141515Attaching Tool-less Slide-Rail Assemblies18Installing the Server Into the Slide-Rail AssembliesInstalling the Cable Management Arm21Verifying Operation of the Slide-rails and CMA3. • Configuring Solaris OS47Redirect the Console Output to the Video Port (Optional)Using the GRUB Menu48Configuring Sun Fire X4150 Server RAID DrivesRAID Drive OverviewRAID Drive Options47484949Mirroring the Preinstalled Solaris OS with LSI RAID50Creating a RAID Set to Incorporate a Preinstalled OS Using the SunStorageTek Card 51Solaris 10 Operating System User Information52Accessing Solaris 10 User Documentation52Downloading Solaris 10 OS SoftwareSolaris 10 OS Training5. • Power Off from Main Power ModeSetup TroubleshootingContacting Supportvi6566Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 200864 • PrefaceThe Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide provides detailed information about how toinstall the the Sun Fire X4150™ server hardware and software. This book is intendedfor system Administration, network Administration, and service technicians whohave an understanding of server systems.How This Book Is OrganizedThis guide contains the following chapters:TABLE P-1Installation Guide ChaptersChapterDescribes:Chapter 1How to set up the Sun Fire X4150 server hardware.

• Typographic ConventionsTypeface1MeaningExamplesAaBbCc123The names of commands, files,and directories; onscreencomputer outputEdit your.login file.Use ls -a to list all files.% You have mail.AaBbCc123What you type, when contrastedwith onscreen computer output% suPassword:AaBbCc123Book titles, new words or terms,words to be emphasized.Replace command-line variableswith real names or values.Read Chapter 6 in the User’s Guide.These are called class options. • Sun Fire X4150 Server DocumentationTo view the latest Sun Fire X4150 server documentation online, go toand then navigate to Sun Fire X4150 server documentation.Related DocumentationA Where To Find Documentation sheet lists available documents for the Sun Fire X4150server and describes the Sun Fire X4150 server document set. The Where to FindDocumentation sheet is packed with your system and is also posted at the product'sdocumentation site. • Sun Welcomes Your CommentsSun is interested in improving its documentation and welcomes your comments andsuggestions. You can submit your comments by going to:include the title and part number of your document with your feedback.

Thepart number of this Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide is 820-1851-11. • CHAPTER1Before You BeginThis chapter describes how to set up the Sun Fire X4150 server hardware.

• Installation Process FlowchartTo install a typical server, follow the flowchart in FIGURE 1-1.FIGURE 1-1Sun Fire X4150 Server Installation ProcessSee:“Opening the Box” on page 4.“Installing the Sun Fire X4150 Server Intoa Rack with Slide-Rails” on page 9.Service label on the top cover of the server.“Connecting the Cables” on page 31.“Setting Up the Sun Fire X4150 Server” on“Connecting to the Embedded LOM ServiceProcessor for the First Time” on page 33. • Continued FIGURE 1-2.FIGURE 1-2Sun Fire X4150 Server Installation Process (Part 2)See:“Applying Power for the First Time” onpage 39.“Configuring the Preinstalled Windows Server2003 R2 Operating System” on page 55.“Configuring Sun Fire X4150 Server RAIDDrives” on page 48. • Opening the BoxCarefully open the shipping box.UnpackingUnpack all server components from the packing cartons. • ■Sun Fire X4150 Server Tools and Drivers CD(includes drivers and additional software)■DB9-RJ45 Adapter (for serial system management port)■Optional rackmount kit■Optional cable management kitOptionsPower cables, keyboard, and mouse are packaged separately from the other items.Standard server components are installed at the factory.

However, ordered optionssuch as additional memory or PCI-e cards are shipped separately. • Sun Fire X4150 Server DescriptionThis section shows the front and back of the Sun Fire X4150 server.Front Panel FeaturesFIGURE 1-4 shows the front panel. TABLE 1-1 describes the front panel features. • Back PanelFIGURE 1-5 shows the back panel. TABLE 1-2 describes the back panel features.

• 8Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 2008 • CHAPTER2Installing the Sun Fire X4150 ServerInto a Rack with Slide-RailsThis chapter describes how to place the Sun Fire X4150 server into a rack using therail assembly in the rackmount kit. Perform this procedure if the rail assembly ispurchased. • Server Installation Process OverviewTo install your server into a four-post rack using the slide-rail and cablemanagement arm options, perform the following tasks in the order shown:1. “Checking Compatibility” on page 112.

“Disassembling Slide-Rails” on page 123. “Installing the Mounting-Brackets Onto the Server” on page 144. “Installing the Cable Management Arm” on page 215.

“Verifying Operation of the Slide-rails and CMA” on page 286. • Checking CompatibilityCheck that your rack is compatible with the slide-rail and cable management arm(CMA) options. The optional slide-rails are compatible with a wide range ofequipment racks that meet the following standards:TABLE 2-1Rack CompatibilityItemRequirementStructureFour-post rack (mounting at both front andrear). Two-post racks are not compatible.Rack horizontal opening andunit vertical pitchConforms to ANSI/EIA 310-D-1992 or IEC60927 standards. • Disassembling Slide-RailsDo one of the following procedures before installation:■“Disassembling Bolt-On Slide-Rails” on page 12■“Disassembling Tool-less Slide-Rails” on page 13Disassembling Bolt-On Slide-RailsTo remove the mounting-brackets from the bolt-on slide-rail assemblies:1. Unpack the slide-rails.2. Locate the slide-rail lock at the front of one of the slide-rail assemblies, as shownin FIGURE 2-1.3.

Repeat for the remaining slide-rail assembly.FIGURE 2-1Disassembling the Bolt-on Slide-rail Before InstallationMounting-bracketrelease buttonSlide-rail lockDisassembling Tool-less Slide-RailsTo remove the mounting-brackets from the tool-less slide-rail assemblies, refer to theinstall card instructions included with the kit. • Installing the Mounting-Brackets Ontothe ServerTo install the mounting-brackets onto the sides of the server:1. Position a mounting-bracket against the chassis so that the slide-rail lock is at theserver front, and the three keyed openings on the mounting-bracket are alignedwith the three locating pins on the side of the chassis.FIGURE 2-2Aligning the Mounting-bracket With the Server ChassisMountingbracket clipChassis frontMounting-bracketSlide-rail lock2. • Attaching the Slide-Rail Assemblies tothe RackDo one of the following procedures to attach the slide-rail assemblies to the rack:■“Disassembling Bolt-On Slide-Rails” on page 12■“Disassembling Tool-less Slide-Rails” on page 13Attaching Bolt-On Slide-Rail AssembliesTo attach bolt-on slide-rail assemblies to the rack:1. Position a slide-rail assembly in your rack so that the brackets at each end of theslide-rail assembly are on the outside of the front and rear rack posts. (SeeFIGURE 2-3.)2. • ■If your rack does not have threaded mounting holes, insert the mounting screwsthrough both the slide-rail brackets and rack posts, then secure them with thecaged nuts.FIGURE 2-3Slide-Rail Assembly Mounting to Rack PostSlide-railassemblyRack postSlide-rail assemblybracket on outsideof rack post3.

Repeat Step 1 and Step 2 for the remaining slide-rail assembly.4. From the front of the rack, set the proper width of the rails with the spacer. (SeeFIGURE 2-4.

• FIGURE 2-4Setting the Rail WidthRail-width spacer5. Tighten the screws on the brackets.6. Remove the spacer and confirm that the rails are attached tightly to the rack.7. Repeat Step 4 through Step 6 for rear of the rack. If available, extend the anti-tip foot at the bottom of the rack.

(See FIGURE 2-5.)FIGURE 2-5Extending the Anti-tip FootCaution – If your rack does not have an anti-tip foot, the rack could tip over.Attaching Tool-less Slide-Rail AssembliesTo attach tool-less slide-rail assemblies to the rack, refer to the install cardinstructions included with the kit. • Caution – Always load equipment into a rack from the bottom up so that it will notbecome top-heavy and tip over. Extend your rack’s anti-tip foot to prevent the rackfrom tipping during equipment installation.1.

Push the slide-rails into the slide-rail assemblies in the rack as far as possible.2. Raise the server so that the rear ends of the mounting-brackets are aligned withthe slide-rail assemblies that are mounted in the equipment rack. (See FIGURE 2-6. Insert the mounting-brackets into the slide-rails, then push the server into therack until the mounting-brackets encounter the slide-rail stops (approximately 12inches, or 30 cm).FIGURE 2-6Inserting the Server With Mounting-Brackets Into the Slide-RailsMounting-bracketinserted intoslide-railSlide-railrelease buttonSlide-raillockSlide-railassemblymounted onrack post4.

• Installing the Cable Management ArmUse this procedure to install an optional cable management arm (CMA). FIGURE 2-7shows the CMA.FIGURE 2-7Cable Management Arm (CMA)CMA railextension1. Unpack the cable management arm parts.2. Take the CMA to the back of the equipment rack and ensure that you haveadequate room to work around the back of the server.Note – References to “left” or “right” in this procedure assume that you are facingthe back of the equipment rack.3. Remove tape to separate parts. • CMA railextension22Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 2008Left slide-rail • 5. Verify that the CMA rail extension engages the slide-rail, as shown in FIGURE 2-9.FIGURE 2-9Detail of CMA Rail Extension Inserted Into the Left Slide-RailLeft slide-railCMA railextensionNote – Support the CMA in the remaining installation steps.

Do not allow the armto hang by its own weight until it is secured by all three attachment points. Insert the CMA’s mounting-bracket connector into the right slide-rail until theconnector locks into place with an audible click. (See FIGURE 2-10. Insert the right CMA slide-rail connector into the right slide-rail assembly untilthe connector locks into place with an audible click. (See FIGURE 2-11. Insert the left CMA slide-rail connector into the rail extension on the left slide-railassembly until the connector locks into place with an audible click.

(SeeFIGURE 2-12.)FIGURE 2-12Connecting the CMA Arm to the Rail Extension ConnectorCMA arm connectorCMA extensionarm(on left slide-rail)9. Install and route cables to your server, as required. Attach the hook and loop straps to the CMA, and press them into place to securethe cables. (See FIGURE 2-13.)For best results, place three hangers, evenly spaced, on the rear-facing side of theCMA and three on the side facing the server.FIGURE 2-13Installing CMA Cable StrapsCMA armCMA cable hanger11. Attach the right outer latch.12.

Attach the support latch to the left CMA extension. • Verifying Operation of the Slide-railsand CMAUse this procedure to ensure that the slide-rails and CMA are operating correctly.Note – Two people are recommended for this procedure: one to move the server inand out of the rack, and one to observe the cables and CMA.1. Slowly pull the server out of the rack until the slide-rails reach their stops.2. Inspect the attached cables for any binding or kinks.3.

Verify that the CMA extends fully from the slide-rails.4. • CHAPTER3Setting Up the Sun Fire X4150 ServerThis chapter describes how to connect cables and power up the Sun Fire X4150server for the first time. • TABLE 3-1Embedded LOM Service Processor ComponentsItemPortFunction1Embedded LOMhardwareELOM includes the following hardware components:• An embedded service processor (SP) chipset.

The service processor monitorsthe status and configuration of field-replaceable components inside yourserver, such as fans, disk drives, and power supplies.• Two back panel external connections: NET MGT PORT Ethernet Connection,and serial management port/RJ-45 serial port. • Note – The factory has configured the service processor hardware and firmware onyour server with the most common settings used in the field. You may not need tochange these defaults.See the Embedded Lights Out Manager (ELOM) Administration Guide for detailedinformation.Connecting the CablesConnect the power and data cables from the server back panel to your system.Connector LocationsSee FIGURE 3-1 and TABLE 3-2 for the locations of the back panel connectors. • Cabling the ServerConnect the server power cables, and external cables in the following order:1.

Connect two grounded server power cords to grounded electrical outlets (1, 2).Note – Connect only one cable if your server does not have a redundant powersupply.2. Connect the two server power cords to the AC power connectors on the back panelof the server.In standby power mode, the Power/OK LED on the front panel flashes, indicatingthat the service processor (SP) is working as shown in FIGURE 3-2. • Caution – Do not operate the server without all fans, component heatsinks, air baffles,and the cover installed. Severe damage to server components can occur if the serveris operated without adequate cooling mechanisms.Connecting to the Embedded LOMService Processor for the First TimeThis section describes how to connect to the Embedded LOM service processor (SP)for initial setup and configuration. It also includes an overview on SP interfaces andconnections. • About Embedded LOM IP AddressesThe Embedded LOM service processor (SP) is assigned a DHCP IP address bydefault.

There are two requirements for DHCP IP address assignment to occur:■■Connection to your network must be through a NET MGT PORT.DHCP services must be present on your network infrastructure.If a DHCP server cannot be reached after 3 DHCP requests, the Embedded LOM SPis assigned a static IP address based on the network management port MACaddress. • Method 2: Connect to the Service Processor Usinga Serial ConnectionTo establish a connection to the service processor (SP) using a serial connection(system management port), perform the following steps:1. Connect a terminal (or PC running terminal emulation software) to the serverserial port.2.

Ensure that the server hardware is installed and cables are inserted.Ensure that the power is in standby mode and the green LED blinks. See“Connecting the Cables” on page 31.3. Type the command show /SP/network to display the current SP IP address.The IP information appears, as shown in the following sample:/SP/networkTargets:Properties:MACaddress = 00:1B:24:1D:E6:26IPAddress = 129.148.53.158Netmask = 255.255.255.0Gateway = 129.148.53.248DNS = 0.0.0.0IPSource = dhcpHostname = SUNSP001B241DE6269. Be sure to record the IP address assigned to the Embedded LOM.

Ensure that the server hardware is installed and cables are inserted.3. Verify that your terminal, laptop, PC, or terminal server is operational.4. Configure the terminal device or the terminal emulation software running on alaptop or PC to the following settings:■■■■8N1: eight data bits, no parity, one stop bit9600 baudDisable hardware flow control (CTS/RTS)Disable software flow control (XON/XOFF)5. Connect a terminal (or a PC running terminal emulation software) to the serverserial port.2. Ensure that the server hardware is installed and cables are inserted.3. Verify that your terminal, laptop, PC, or terminal server is operational.4. Accept the certificate when prompted.4.

Enter your username (root) and password (changme).5. Select the Configuration tab and then the Network tab.6. Set configurations, such as IP configuration and DNS, as required.7. Do one of the following:■If DHCP is required, select the Enable DHCP check box.■If STATIC is required, clear the Enable DHCP check box, and manually set allIP information.8. • ■■■■8N1: eight data bits, no parity, one stop bit9600 baudDisable hardware flow control (CTS/RTS)Disable software flow control (XON/XOFF)e.

Connect a null serial modem cable from the server’s back panel RJ45 serial portto a terminal device (if not connected already).See FIGURE 1-5 for the serial port position.f. Press Enter on the terminal device to establish a connection between theterminal device and the Embedded LOM service processor (SP).The following prompt appears. Autorun - Insert the Tool & Drivers CD. From the Autorun menu, chooseInstall/Update drivers and optional packages.b. Manually - Access the Ethernet properties and update the driver manuallythrough Device Manager.2. Once the Ethernet cards have been installed and IP addresses assigned, run theProset installer.Locate the installer on the Tools & Drivers CD Version 1.1 in the followinglocation: drivers windows IntelNic 2003 PROSET 2003_xx where xx is32 or 64 bit, use the PROSETDX.msi installer.3.

• 42Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 2008 • CHAPTER4Configuring the PreinstalledSolaris 10 Operating SystemThis chapter describes how to configure the Solaris™ 10 Operating System (OS) thatmight be preinstalled on your Sun Fire X4150 server. Automotive Sensors John Turner Pdf File there. Solaris 10 Update 3 is thesupported version.This chapter assumes that your server has a hard drive installed, with the Solarisoperating system preinstalled. Your system might be different, depending on yourhard drive configuration. • ■Deliver the preinstalled Solaris 10 image using a directly connected monitor andkeyboard.About the GRUB MenuSolaris uses a GRUB boot loader with a GRUB menu.

When you start the Solaris OS,a GRUB-level menu appears. The GRUB menu allows you to select to direct outputto either the serial port or video port.If you do not make a selection, the GRUB menu times out, and the system bootsusing the default output (serial port). • TABLE 4-1Installation WorksheetInstallation InformationDescriptionEnter System Configuration:Asterisk (*) indicates default.LanguageChoose from the list of available languages forthe Solaris 10 software.English*LocaleChoose your geographic region from the list ofavailable locales.English(C - 7-bit ASCII)*TerminalChoose the type of terminal that you are usingfrom the list of available terminal types.

• Installation InformationDescriptionEnter System Configuration:Asterisk (*) indicates default.NIS+and NISDo you want to specify a name server or let theinstallation program find one?Specify OneFind One*DNSProvide IP addresses for the DNS server. Youmust enter at least one IP address, but you canenter up to three addresses.IP addresses (1–3):You can also enter a list of domains to searchwhen a DNS query is made. • Configuring Solaris OSTo configure the preinstalled Solaris OS:1.

Log in to the service processor as an administrator. For example:Login: rootPassword: changeme2. To start the Embedded LOM console, perform the following sub-steps:a. Type cd /SP/AgentInfob.

Colorado Drivers License Previous Type N Connector. Type start Console3. Follow the Solaris 10 preinstallation onscreen instructions.4. Type the system and network information when prompted. See TABLE 4-1 forcollected information. • Using the GRUB MenuThe preinstalled Solaris 10 OS image directs console output to the serial port bydefault.

After the initial configuration of the preinstalled Solaris OS is complete, youcan modify the Solaris 10 GRUB menu to direct output to the video port by default.Caution – This procedure is intended only for advanced users of the Solaris OS.You can seriously disrupt server operation or make the server unbootable if youintroduce a problem in the menu.lst file. • RAID Drive OverviewThe Sun Fire X4150 Server has two optional RAID HBA (HBA) cards. You can accessRAID configuration through the HBA card BIOS. To access the LSI card BIOS, pressCTRL-C. To access the Sun StorageTek card BIOS, press CTRL-A:TABLE 4-2Sun Fire X4150 RAID HBA cardsRAID HBA cardsPress for BIOSSun StorageTekCTRL-ALSI 3081ECTRL-CThe system will have the preinstalled OS on HD0. • RAID 60 – 8 drive minimumSpanned Volume – 2 drive minimum100%RAID Volume – 4 drive minimum50-100%Seagate 73GB SASIM – Integrated Mirror array.

2 diskminimum, plus up to 2 hot spare disks.Data on Primary diskmight be merged.Fujitsu 73GB SASIME – Integrated Mirror Enhanced array.3 to 8 disks including up to 2 hot spares.All data will be deletedduring creation.Hitachi 146GB SASLSI 3081E50–88%IS – Integrated Striping array. 2 to 8disks.All data will be deletedduring creation. • ■Choose M to merge data and start a sync operation.■Choose D to erase the Solaris PreInstall.8.

Press C to create the RAID and start the sync operation.9. Click Exit to save the configuration and close the menu.10.

Press Esc to exit the configuration utility and reboot.Creating a RAID Set to Incorporate a PreinstalledOS Using the Sun StorageTek CardThe Sun StorageTek card allows you to choose from many RAID configurations. Double-click the local machine (it is displayed by IP Address of the PrimaryENET connection.A prompt appears.9. At the prompt, log in as root, using the OS password that was assigned duringinstallation.10. Click the SUN STK RAID Controller.All attached hard disk drives on Enclosure 0 and 1 appear.Tip – HDD0 (OS) should be Enclosure 0 Logical Volume 1.11. To mirror the OS, right-click Logical Device 1 and choose Expand or ChangeLogical Device.12. • Specifically, you can access the Solaris 10 OS Release and Installation collection at:Solaris 10 OS SoftwareIf you need to install the Solaris 10 11/06 OS or reinstall the OS after removing it,you can download the CD or DVD image from the following URL:10 6/06 is the minimum supported version for the Sun Fire X4150 server.

• 54Sun Fire X4150 Installation Guide • January 2008 • CHAPTER5Configuring the PreinstalledWindows Server 2003 R2Operating SystemThis chapter describes how to configure the Preinstalled Windows Server 2003 R2Operating System (OS) that might be preinstalled on your Sun Fire X4150 Server.This chapter assumes that your server has a hard drive installed, with thePreinstalled Windows Server 2003 R2 operating system preinstalled. Your systemmight be different, depending on your hard drive configuration and orderingoptions. • Delivery MethodsBy default, video output for the Windows preinstall is directed to the VGA monitor.If no VGA monitor is attached, use a RKVM session to configure the OS.How to start a RKVM SessionFor more detailed information on starting a RKVM session (Remote Consolesession), refer to the section 'Starting the Remote Console Application' in the EmbeddedLights out Manager Guide for the Sun Fire X4150 and X4450 Servers.Note – If a VGA monitor is attached, skip this section1. The EMS Connection Detected dialog box appears. Click OK to continue usingthis local connection.An EMS (emergency management console) connection might be detected if SerialConsole Redirection is enabled in the BIOS, and an EMS Connection Detectedpopup message might appear, as shown here.Note – In Sun servers, Serial Console Redirection is enabled by default.3.

The Welcome to Windows Setup Wizard screen appears. Click Next.4. The License Agreement screen appears.5. Set the Date, Time, and Time Zone settings for your locale. Click Next.The network software installs and configures the operating system.15. The Network Settings page appears.16.

The Workgroup or Computer Domain page appears.17. Configure the computer to be part of a Domain or Workgroup, and thenclick Next.The Performing Final Tasks page appears and the server restartsautomatically when completed. • Note – Configuring the Sun Fire X4150 Server RAID is optional, by default theWindows Server 2003 R2 Pre-Install image is configured in a non-RAIDconfiguration. If anything other than a basic Mirror RAID is required, it isrecommended to perform a fresh install of the Windows Server 2003 R2 OperatingSystem (or other OS) in the desired RAID configuration. • Mirroring the Preinstalled WindowsServer 2003 R2 OS with LSI RAIDThe Windows Server 2003 R2 OS supports hardware RAID and cannot be installedon an existing array if one has been created.

Refer to the Sun Fire X4150 Server OSInstallation Guide or an HBA card product guide. • Creating a RAID Set to Incorporate a PreinstalledOS Using the Sun StorageTek CardThe Sun StorageTek card allows you to choose from many RAID configurations.How you configure your system depends on your system requirements and theavailable hard disk drives in the system. The following example shows how tomirror the preinstalled Windows Server 2003 R2 OS. One more confirmation screen appears.

Confirm the mirroring.The OS begins to mirror. Mirroring may take several hours, depending on theamount of data and the hard disk drive size. • CHAPTER6If You Need HelpThis chapter describes troubleshooting information and how to apply and removeAC power to the Sun Fire X4150 server. Support contacts are also included.This chapter includes the following topics:■“Powering On and Off the Server” on page 63■“Setup Troubleshooting” on page 65■“Contacting Support” on page 66Powering On and Off the ServerUse the following procedures to power on and power off the Sun Fire X4150 server. Use a stylus, pen, or other non-conducting pointed object, to press and release therecessed Power button on the server front panel.When the main power is applied to the server, the Power/OK LED next to the Powerbutton lights and remains lit, as shown in FIGURE 6-1.FIGURE 6-1Front Panel Power/OK LEDNote – The first time the server powers on, the power on self-test (POST) can takeup to a minute.

• Setup TroubleshootingThis section contains information to help you troubleshoot minor server problems.If you experience problems while setting up your server, refer to the troubleshootinginformation in TABLE 6-2.TABLE 6-2Troubleshooting ProceduresProblemPossible solutionServer powers on,but the monitor doesnot.••••CD or DVD does noteject from the mediatray when you pressthe Eject button.• Move the mouse or press any key on the keyboard. The drivemight be in low power mode. • TABLE 6-2Troubleshooting Procedures (Continued)ProblemPossible solutionServer appears to bein low power mode,but the Power LEDdoes not blink.The Power LED only blinks when all server components are in lowpower mode. A tape drive might be connected to your server.Because tape drives do not enter low power mode, the Power LEDdoes not blink.Hung or frozenserver: No responsefrom mouse orkeyboard or anyapplication.Try to access your system from a different server on the network:1.