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Netra 440 Server Installation Guide

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Contents

Figures

Tables

Preface

How This Book Is Organized

Using UNIX Commands

Shell Prompts

Typographic Conventions

Related Documentation

Accessing Sun Documentation

Third-Party Web Sites

Contacting Sun Technical Support

Sun Welcomes Your Comments

1. Preparing for Installation

Shipping Kit

Verifying All Parts

Installation Site Requirements

Physical Dimensions

Environmental Requirements

AC Operating Power Limits and Ranges

DC Power Source Requirements

Recommended Operating Environment

Airflow Considerations

Acoustic Noise Emissions

Calculating Heat Dissipation

NEBS Level 3 Compliance

Sun Advanced Lights Out Manager

Sun Install Check Tool

Sun Remote Services Net Connect Support

2. Installation Overview

Installation Overview

Installing Optional Components

3. Installing a Netra 440 Server Into a Rack

Rackmounting Options

Hardmount in a 19-Inch 4-Post Rack

Sliding Rail Mount in a 19-Inch 4-Post Rack

Hardmount in a 600 mm 4-Post Rack

Hardmount in a 23-Inch 2-Post Rack

Hardmount in a 19-Inch 2-Post Rack

4. Connecting Cables

Connecting the Chassis Grounding Cable (DC Version)

Connecting All Other Cables

Alarm Port

Serial Port (TTYB)

USB Ports (USB0-3)

Ethernet Ports (NET0 and NET1)

SCSI Port

ALOM Serial Management Port (TTYA)

ALOM Network Management Port

Assembling and Connecting the DC Input Power Cable

Connecting the AC Power Cables

5. Setting Up a System Console Device

Accessing the System Console Through a Terminal Server

Connecting the Server to a Terminal Server

Accessing the System Console Through a Terminal Server

Accessing the System Console Through an Alphanumeric Terminal

Accessing the System Console Through a TIP Connection

6. Powering On and Configuring the Server

Powering On the Server

Setting the Rotary Switch

Powering On From the Keyboard

Powering On Using the On/Standby Button

Powering Off the System Using the On/Standby Button

Configuring the Server

Software Configuration Worksheet

Configuring With the Server Details Registered as a Name Server

Configuring Without the Server Details Registered as a Name Server

Configuring a Standalone Server for the First Time

Clearing Your Configuration and Starting Again

Accessing Advanced Lights Out Manager (ALOM) Software

Displaying the ALOM Prompt

Displaying the Console Prompt

Taking Console Write Capability Away From Another User

A. Installing the DVD Drive

B. Netra 440 Server LEDs

Enclosure Status LEDs

Alarm LEDs

Hard Drive LEDs

Fan Tray LEDs (0-2)

Power Supply LEDs

Ethernet Connection LEDs

Network Management Port LED

C. Selecting a Boot Device

D. Managing Network Interfaces

Network Interfaces

Redundant Network Interfaces

Attaching a Twisted-Pair Ethernet Cable

Configuring the Primary Network Interface

For Additional Information

Configuring Additional Network Interfaces

Initiating a Reconfiguration Boot