Chapter 2
Setting Up the System
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How to Install the Sun Fire 880 Server
Before You Begin
The Sun Fire 880 server is a general-purpose server, which you can use for many
types of applications. Exactly how you set up your machine depends on what you
want it to do.
This procedure is intended to be as “generic” as possible, so as to cover the needs of
most sites. Even so, you will need to make certain decisions to complete the
procedure:
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On which network or networks do you intend your machine to operate?
For background information about network support, see “About Network Interface
Options” on page 104.
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How do you want to configure and use your system’s internal storage array?
For background information about internal storage array configuration options, see
“Mass Storage Subsystem Configuration” on page 89.
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What software do you intend to load?
Software included in the Solaris media kit or other software products may impose
certain disk space or disk partitioning requirements. Refer to the documentation
accompanying this software to determine those requirements.
Once you have answered these questions, you are ready to begin.
What to Do
1. Verify that you have received all the parts of your system.
See “About the Parts Shipped to You” on page 24.
2. Connect an AC power cord to the power inlet at the rear of each power supply.
Connect the opposite end of each power cord to a grounded, dedicated AC power
outlet.
Note –
You must connect each power supply to a dedicated AC circuit. Consult
your local electrical codes for any additional requirements.
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