10. Install any optional components, such as PCIe cards, into the server.
Refer to the
SPARC M8 and SPARC M7 Servers Service Manual
for specific instructions.
11. Route, but do not connect, the server AC power cords within the rack.
12. Connect serial cables between terminal devices and the SER MGT 0 ports on the two service processors (SPs).
13. Connect network cables between your network and the NET MGT 0 ports on the two SPs.
14. Connect the AC power cords to the server and to your facility's AC power source.
15. Use Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) commands to log in to the active SP through a serial
connection.
16. Configure the SP network addresses and other SP settings using Oracle ILOM commands.
17. Power on the server using Oracle ILOM commands.
18. Either set up the preinstalled Oracle Solaris OS and software, or install the Oracle Solaris OS and software on an
external storage device.
Refer to the
SPARC M8 and SPARC M7 Servers Installation Guide
for more information.
Post-Installation Tasks
After installing and powering on the server for the first time, refer to the following documents for additional
administration and configuration tasks. These documents and links are available online at:
■
http://www.oracle.com/goto/m8/docs
■
http://www.oracle.com/goto/m7/docs
No.
Task
Document or Link
1.
Check for the latest software updates and firmware versions.
Note -
Some server features are enabled only when certain
versions of patches or firmware are installed. Install the latest
available versions for the best performance, security, and stability.
SPARC M8 and SPARC M7 Servers Product Notes
https://support.oracle.com/
2.
Perform additional setup and configuration tasks required for your
operating environment and applications.
SPARC M8 and SPARC M7 Servers Administration Guide
3.
Consider using Oracle virtualization software.
Oracle VM Server for SPARC
is a virtualization feature that
provides the ability to create logical discrete groupings called
logical domains. Each logical domain has its own OS, resources,
and identity within a single computer system. You can run a
variety of applications in different logical domains and keep them
independent for performance and security purposes.
https://docs.oracle.com/en/virtualization/
4.
Consider using data center management software.
Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center
is a data center
management tool that provides many features, including a
comprehensive configuration solution for software provisioning,
hardware fault analysis, and performance management.
http://docs.oracle.com/en/enterprise-manager/
5.
If necessary, troubleshoot and isolate server hardware problems.
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