Sun Microsystems Sun Fire V490 - Manual (Page 30)

2 Sun Fire V490 Server Administration Guide • August 2004
Unpacking instructions are printed on the outside of the shipping carton.
How to Install the Sun Fire V490 Server
Each step in this procedure refers you to a particular document or to a section of this
guide for instructions. Complete each step in the order listed.
The best way to begin your installation of a Sun Fire V490 server is by completing
the rackmounting and setup procedures in the Sun Fire V490 Server Setup and
Rackmounting Guide. This guide is shipped with your server in the ship kit box.
Before You Begin
The Sun Fire V490 server is a general-purpose server, which you can use for many
types of applications. Exactly how you set up your server 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 need to make certain decisions to complete the procedure:
■ On which network or networks do you intend the machine to operate?