Sun Microsystems X6450 - Manual (Page 12)

2 Sun Blade X6450 Server Module Installation Guide • May 2009
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Embedded Lights Out Manager – Some earlier X6450 server modules might be
equipped with this version of the service processor.
Installation Overview
The following overview outlines the steps to install the server module. The actual
procedures are in
Chapter 2 .
Unpack the server module before proceeding.
1. Insert the server module into the chassis.
When you are done, the server module comes up to standby mode. See “Inserting
the Server Module” on page 19 .
2. Access and configure the service processor. Using the service processor, you can:
■ Access the system console remotely over the network.
■ Access the service processor’s IP address and MAC address.
■ Change the service processor’s IP address, and configure whether the service
processor uses DHCP or static addressing. See
“Configuring the Service
Processor’s Network Settings (Optional)” on page 28
When you are done, you can access the service processor from the Ethernet.
You can also set the service processor’s network settings, including its IP
address at this time.
3. Configure any additional network hardware. See “About Diskless Servers” on
page 6 for more information.
4. Configure or select a boot device. See “Accessing BIOS Configuration Utilities and
Selecting a Boot Device” on page 14 for more information.
5. Install or configure your operating system.
■ To install a supported Solaris, Linux, or VMware operating system, see the Sun
Blade X6450 Server Module Operating System Installation Guide.
■ To install a supported Windows operating system, see the Sun Blade X6450
Server Module Windows Operating System Installation Guide.