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Sun Fire X2100 M2 Server Overview
This chapter provides an overview of the Sun Fire X2100 M2 server, as well as power-on and power-off procedures and information about installing components.
The following sections are included in this chapter:
TABLE 1-1 lists the system's key components.
This section describes the operating system and additional software that is supported for the Sun Fire X2100 M2 server.
If you ordered a hard drive with your Sun Fire X2100 M2 server, the hard drive might have the Solaris 10 6/06 Operating System with Java Enterprise System (Java ES) installed, as well as Sun Studio 1l developer software.
For information on configuring the preinstalled Solaris 10 OS for the Sun Fire X2100 M2 server, refer to the Sun Fire X2100 M2 Server Installation Guide, 819-6589.
For further information on the Solaris 10 OS, see the Solaris 10 OS documentation at:
The following operating systems (or later versions) are supported for the Sun Fire X2100 M2 server:
See the Sun Fire X2100 M2 Operating System Installation Guide, 819-6592, and the product-specific documentation for instructions on installing these operating systems.
If you want to run Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 or 4 or SUSE Linux Enterprise System 9 on the Sun Fire X2100 M2 server, you can order it from the from the following web site:
Support for additional operating systems will be available after the initial release of the Sun Fire X2100 M2 servers. Go to the following URL for information about the operating systems currently supported:
After installing the operating system, refer to the Sun Fire X2100 M2 Server Operating Server Installation Guide, 819-6592, for further information on updates and drivers that need to be installed.
The Sun Fire X2100 M2 Server Tools and Drivers CD, included with the server, contains drivers for operating system installation, LSI and NVIDIA RAID drivers, BIOS/BMC flash utilities, diagnostics software, Windows Remote Installation Service (RIS) files, and Broadcom NetXtreme software.
For more information on using the Tools and Drivers CD software, see Appendix B.
An IPMI 2.0-compatible service processor with Embedded Lights Out Manager (LOM) is integrated onto the Sun Fire X2100 M2 server motherboard. See the Embedded Lights Out Manager Administration Guide, 819-6588, for more information on system management.
The following sections describe the hardware orientation and features of your Sun Fire X2100 M2 server.
FIGURE 1-1 shows the front panel of the Sun Fire X2100 M2 server.
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FIGURE 1-2 shows the back panel of the Sun Fire X2100 M2 server.
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FIGURE 1-3 shows the locations of the components inside the Sun Fire X2100 M2 server.
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You have to apply only standby power to the server at this point so that you can perform initial configuration of the service processor. Procedures for powering on to main power mode and for shutting down from main power mode are also included in this section.
Use this procedure to apply standby power to the service processor (SP) before initial configuration.
Caution - Do not operate the server without all fans, component heatsinks, air baffles, and the cover installed. Severe damage to server components can occur if operated without adequate cooling mechanisms.
1. Connect grounded AC power cord to the AC power connector on the back panel of the server and to grounded AC power outlets.
Note - At this point, standby power is supplied only to the service processor and power supply fans. You can proceed to Chapter 2 of this guide to begin initial configuration. Do not apply main power to the rest of the server until you are ready to install a platform operating system.
2. Continue with initial software setup tasks, as described in Sun Fire X2100 M2 Server Installation Guide.
To power on main power for all server components:
a. Verify that the power cord has been connected and that standby power is on.
In standby power mode, the Power/OK LED on the front panel flashes. See FIGURE 1-1.
b. Use a ballpoint pen or stylus to press and release the recessed Power button on the server front panel.
When main power is applied to the full server, the Power/OK LED next to the Power button lights and remains lit.
To power off the server from main power mode, use one of the following two methods:
You can use this procedure to clear the server's CMOS settings in the case of a system hang.
For example, if the server hangs because of incorrect settings and will not boot, use this procedure to invalidate the settings and reboot with the default settings.
1. Remove the AC power cord.
See FIGURE 1-2 for the location of the power cord connection.
2. Remove the battery for 30 seconds, then reinsert it.
See Chapter 4 for instructions on removing and replacing the battery.
3. Reinsert the AC power cord.
You can order additional components and replacement parts for the Leo server.
Contact your local Sun sales representative for more information. For the most up-to-date component information, see the components list on one of the following web sites: