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This guide describes how to install and power on Oracle’s SPARC T5-8 server for the first time using the
preinstalled Oracle Solaris OS.

Before performing the procedures in this guide, review the following documents at the Oracle documentation
web site:

http://www.oracle.com/goto/T5-8/docs

SPARC T5-8 Server Product Notes -

For any late-breaking issues that impact installation requirements.

SPARC T5-8 Server Installation Guide -

For more detailed installation information.

SPARC T5-8 Server Safety and Compliance Manual

- For safety and regulatory compliance information.

SPARC T5-8 Server Service Manual

- For instructions on how to remove or install the server components.

For additional safety information, refer to the

Important Safety Information for Sun Hardware Systems

, which is

contained in the shipping kit.

Shipment Inventory

1

Server

2

AC power cords (quantity 4)

3

RJ-45 to DB-25 crossover adapter

4

RJ-45 to DB-9 crossover adapter

5

Printed documents

6

Antistatic wrist strap

7

Ethernet cables

8

Rackmounting kit

9

Cable management assembly

10

Rack card

11

Shipping brace

SPARC T5-8 Server

Getting Started Guide

Summary of Contents for SPARC T5-8

Page 1: ...n information SPARC T5 8 Server Safety and Compliance Manual For safety and regulatory compliance information SPARC T5 8 Server Service Manual For instructions on how to remove or install the server components For additional safety information refer to the Important Safety Information for Sun Hardware Systems which is contained in the shipping kit Shipment Inventory 1 Server 2 AC power cords quant...

Page 2: ...until you make the SP and host networking connections as described in this guide For rackmounting and cable management arm instructions refer to the SPARC T5 8 Server Installation Guide 1 Install the server in its intended location 2 Replace all of the components that you removed For instructions on how to install these components refer to the Sparc T5 8 Server Service Manual 3 Connect a terminal ...

Page 3: ...lies and to separate power sources When the power cords are connected the SP initializes and the power supply LEDs light After a few minutes the SP login prompt displays on the terminal device At this time the host is not initialized or powered on ...

Page 4: ...ancel the initialization press the Hash Dot keys to return to the Oracle ILOM prompt Then type stop System 9 Optional Execute other Oracle ILOM commands while the server initializes a To display the Oracle ILOM prompt press the Hash Dot keys b To see information about Oracle ILOM commands type help To see information about a specific command type help command_name c To return to displaying host ou...

Page 5: ...single computer system You can run a variety of applications in different logical domains and keep them independent for performance and security purposes Check for Latest OS Updates Patches and Firmware 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 1 Review the S...

Page 6: ...if you are hearing impaired Documentation Links All Oracle products http docs oracle com SPARC T5 8 server http www oracle com goto T5 8 docs Oracle ILOM http www oracle com goto ILOM docs Oracle Solaris 11 OS http www oracle com goto Solaris11 docs Oracle Solaris 10 OS http www oracle com goto Solaris10 docs Oracle VM for SPARC http www oracle com goto VM SPARC docs Copyright 2013 Oracle and or i...

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