Sun Fire X4150 Server Product Notes
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Make sure to read the most recent product Release Notes before running SunVTS on
your server.
Sun Installation Assistant
The Sun Installation Assistant (SIA) is a tool supported for use with x64 Sun Fire and
Sun Blade servers that assists in the installation of supported Linux and Microsoft
Windows operating systems (OS) and firmware updates. With SIA, you can install
the OS, the appropriate drivers, and if necessary, additional system software by
simply booting the SIA media and following the prompts.
SIA is an orderable software option and can also be downloaded from the Sun
Download page at:
http://www.sun.com/download/index.jsp
Updates to the SIA program can be obtained easily during the SIA installation by
using the Remote Update option in the SIA.
For more information on the Sun Installation Assistant, see the
Sun Installation
Assistant for Windows and Linux User’s Guide For Sun Fire and Sun Blade Series Servers
.
Important: CPLD Update Might Be Required
Before Firmware Update
Starting with the release of the Sun Fire X4150 Tools and Drivers v1.1 CD, support is
included for Intel Xeon 5200 and 5400 series processors This support requires a
CPLD, BIOS and SP firmware update. To perform this update, first update the
CPLD, then update the BIOS and SP firmware.
Updating the CPLD is needed if you are running ELOM only. If you are running
ILOM, you only need to install Solaris patches.
Caution –
The CPLD
must
be updated before the firmware. You must perform these
procedures exactly as described to ensure correct operation of your server.
The upgrade must be performed exactly in this order.
1. Update the system CPLD, BIOS and SP firmware. (ELOM only)
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