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VTL Value Hardware Installation Guide
Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Part No. 316196101
Aug 2007, Revision A
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Installing the VTL Value appliance in an equipment rack
Preparing for the job
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Attaching the outer/middle rail assembly to the rack
Adjusting and securing middle/outer slide rails
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Mounting the appliance in the rack
Cabling
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Routing and connecting cables
Installing data and power cables
Starting the VTL appliance
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Changing the IP address of the ILOM SP
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Changing the ILOM password
Checking the health of the internal storage systems
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Changing the Solaris root password
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Logging out
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Logging out of the operating system and ILOM
A. The back and front panels of the VTL Value server
B. VTL private network addresses
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C. Connecting to ILOM via a serial port
D. ILOM command reference
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Shutting off system power
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Removing the cable management arm
Removing the VTL appliance from a rack
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Preparing to remove the appliance
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Removing the appliance from the rack
Contents
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About this book
This book describes the installation and initial configuration processes specific to the Sun
StorageTek VTL Value appliance. In VTL Value deployments, it supersedes the Sun Fire™
X4500 Server Installation Guide (819-4358-11) that ships with the X4500 platform. While
the VTL Value appliance hardware is almost identical to the X4500, it has been specially
preconfigured to host Virtual Tape Library software on the Solaris operating system.
Using this book
This book leads you through the process of setting up the VTL Value equipment from
beginning to end, with all the needed information immediately to hand and the alternatives
clearly indicated. Each chapter and section begins with a list of the tasks it contains. Tasks
are presented in order, and the steps in each process are numbered, in the sequence in which
they are to be performed. Conditional steps (steps that you perform only in specified
circumstances) begin with the condition (“If A ...”) and end with the corresponding action
(“... do B”); if the condition does not apply, you simply skip the step. Each task ends with a
reference to the next task in the sequence:
Next task: “Installing slide-rail assemblies” on page 3.
When the setup process branches, the tasks ends with conditional alternatives:
Next task:
• If the customer does not plan to run the management console from a host on the
local area network (LAN), press Skip, and go to the next task.
• Otherwise, carry out the procedure “Configuring the Ethernet management
interface” on page 57.
To minimize the time you spend switching between publications or major sections of the
document, we have made an effort to avoid cross references to external information wherever
possible. If you need to have a figure, a table, or a procedure, it should always be, at worst,
on a neighboring page.
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The chapters are organized to reflect top-level tasks. The first chapter details the physical
installation of the appliance hardware, including rack mounting, cabling, and power up
procedures. The second chapter explains the initial configuration of the operating system
software and network and some basic checks that should be run on a newly installed system.
Appendices provide additional information that, while not essential to a normal installation,
may prove useful in special circumstances. These list the private network addresses used
when installing the VTL Value appliance, provide instructions for serially connecting to the
VTL Value Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) service processor, and summarize
commands that can be entered at the ILOM commandline interface (CLI).
Taking advantage of this book’s hypertext features
If you choose to view this book online, rather than in printed form, you can jump quickly to
any part of the book by clicking on the corresponding entry under the Bookmarkstab on
the left side of the Adobe Acrobat interface. In addition, clicking on entries in the table of
contents, cross references, or references to subsequent tasks will take you directly to the
indicated part of the document. You can then use the back arrow on the Adobe Acrobat
Reader to return, if desired, to the point you left. In addition, clicking on most Uniform
Resource Locators (URLs) and on most references to online resources will open your default
web browser to the corresponding web page, so that you can, if necessary, obtain a required
download immediately (be aware, however, the URL to specific pages change frequently and
may not always be accurate).
Understanding the conventions used in this book
The table below illustrates the conventions that represent literal and variable values,
commands, and property names in this book.
Convention
Meaning
Examples
AaBbCc123 Fixed-width text is used for literal values, including
names of commands, files, directories, literal computer
inputs/outputs, and Uniform Resource Locators (URLs)
Edit your.loginfile.
Use ls-ato list files.
% You have mail.
AaBbCc123
Oblique text is used for variables that stand for real names To delete a file, type:
or values and for book titles.
rmfilename.
Bold, san-serif text indicates callouts in illustrations.
Click Submit
ABCD
(A below).
1.
Numbered paragraphs indicate steps in a process that
should be executed in sequential order.
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Bulleted paragraphs indicate lists of alternatives or
components.
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stores the latest documentation, software updates, and licensing resources for VTL Value
solutions. Always check the CRC for updates to this document before proceeding.
Documents distributed on CDROM may not reflect the latest changes to VTL hardware,
software, and services.
You must have an account to use the CRC. If you do not currently have access, click the
Request a CRC Passwordlink at the URL shown above.
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CHAPTER
1
Installing VTL Value hardware
This chapter describes the process of physically installing the VTL Value appliance and
applying power. The tasks break down as follows:
This chapter contains procedures for:
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“Installing the VTL Value appliance in an equipment rack” on page 1 (if a rack is used)
“Cabling” on page 16
“Starting the VTL appliance” on page 22.
To safely install the VTL Value appliance in an equipment rack, you need to carry out the
following tasks:
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“Preparing for the job” on page 1
“Installing slide-rail assemblies” on page 3
“Mounting the appliance in the rack” on page 13
Preparing for the job
Before you start the assembly and installation process, you must assess the compatibility of
the selected rack and gather the necessary personnel, tools, and materials. Proceed as
follows.
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▼ Obtaining required tools, personnel, and materials
1. Make sure that the selected rack meets the following specifications:
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The rack has four posts, with a mounting at both front and rear (two-post racks are not
compatible with the VTL Value slide-rails).
■
The horizontal opening and unit vertical pitch of the rack conform to ANSI/EIA
310-D-1992 or IEC 60927 standards.
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■
The rack’s front and rear rack-mounting planes are 23-34 inches (58-87 cm) apart.
The minimum depth from the rack’s front cabinet door to the front rack-mounting plane is
1.85 inches (4.7 cm).
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The minimum depth from the rear cabinet door to the front rack-mounting plane is
38 inches (96.5 cm) with the cable-management arm installed (recommended) or
31.5 inches (80.0 cm) without the cable management arm.
The minimum width between obstructions (such as structural supports and cable troughs)
is 18 inches (45.6 mm) at all points between the front and rear mounting planes.
2. Make sure that the available power meets the requirements listed in the table below:
Location
Voltage
Amperage
30 A
Plug type
Receptacle type
NEMA L6-30R
IEC-309R
US/North America:
EMEA:
250 VAC
230 VAC
NEMA L6 30P
IEC-309P
32 A
3. Have the orderable slide-rail assemblies at hand.
4. Have the following tools at hand:
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one 10-inch #2 Phillips screwdriver, preferably with a magnetic tip
a carpenter’s spirit level
a mechanical lift (highly recommended).
Caution – The VTL Value appliance weighs 160 pounds (72.7 kg) when fully loaded with
components. To prevent injury to personnel or damage to the equipment, Sun strongly
recommends using a mechanical lift when installing the server in a rack.
5. If a mechanical lift is not available, make sure that at least four trained people are
available to remove the server or reduce the weight of the server by removing
components:
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Remove both power supplies.
Remove the system controller.
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Label the hard disk drives in slots 2 to 46 and then remove them (you will reinstall the
drives in their original slots using the labels as a guide).
Do not uninstall the fan trays or the bootable drives in slots 0 and 1.
6. If a mechanical lift is available, make sure that at least three people are on hand to
install the server in the rack.
It takes two people to operate the lift and install the server and one additional person to
insure that the rails are engaged correctly.
Next task: “Installing slide‐rail assemblies” on page 3.
The VTL Value slide-rail system use three-part rails. Each rail assembly consists of an outer
assemblies, carry out the following tasks:
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“Preparing the slide-rail assemblies for installation” on page 3
“Attaching the inner rails to the server chassis” on page 4
“Positioning the outer/middle rail assembly in the rack” on page 5.
“Attaching the outer/middle rail assembly to the rack” on page 8.
“Adjusting and securing middle/outer slide rails” on page 11.
▼ Preparing the slide-rail assemblies for installation
The slide-rail assemblies are shipped assembled, so you have to take them apart before you
proceed further. Prepare each rail assembly as described below.
1. Unpack the slide-rail assembly.
2. Place the assembly on a flat surface.
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3. Push the slide-rail lock (A below) to release the inner rail, and start to pull the inner
rail out of the middle rail (B).
A
B
D
E
C
4. Continue to pull the inner rail out of the middle rail (C above) until it contacts the
5. Press the Push Herebutton on the green mounting-bracket release (E above), and pull
the mounting bracket free of the middle/outer rail assembly.
6. Repeat for the remaining slide-rail assembly.
Next task: “Attaching the inner rails to the server chassis” on page 4.
▼ Attaching the inner rails to the server chassis
This procedure explains how to attach the inner rails to the server chassis. For each rail,
proceed as described below.
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1. Position the inner rail (A below) against the chassis with the slide-rail lock (B) at the
front.
E
D
C
C
C
A
B
2. Align the three pairs of keyed openings on the inner rail with the three pairs of locating
pins on the side of the chassis (C above).
the rear of the chassis (D above) until the rail clip (E) locks into place with an audible
click.
4. Make sure that all six locating pins are locked into the keyed openings.
Next task: Once both inner rails have been attached, go to “Positioning the outer/middle
rail assembly in the rack” on page 5.
▼ Positioning the outer/middle rail assembly in the rack
The VTL Value appliance is four rack-units (4U) high and quite heavy, due to the number of
internal storage disks installed. You must therefore position the appliance in the rack
carefully. The chosen location must allow enough space for a 4U appliance while presenting
the smallest possible tipping hazard. Proceed as follows.
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1. Before you start, select the lowest possible position in the rack, and deploy the rack’s
anti-tilt bar.
A top-heavy system tips over easily. So always load equipment into a rack from the bottom
up and always place the heaviest equipment as low as possible. Always use the anti-tilt bar
to keep the rack from tipping during installation. See the service label on the VTL Value
appliance cover and/or the label on the rack.
2. Place the paper, rack-mount template (E below) in the selected position.
The rack-mount template ships with the slide-rail assemblies. It is the same height as the
appliance (four rack-units—4U) and is marked with four arrows that show the location of the
rail mounting screws. In a rack with 3 mounting holes per rack unit (as in the illustration),
the template covers 12 holes.
E
4 U
4 U
F
3. Use the arrows on the template to select the rack mounting hole that will take the top
slide-rail mounting screw (F above).
In the illustration above, the installed position of the slide rail is shown in pale gray.
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4. At the rear of the rack, use tape (G below) or a pin to temporarily mark the mounting
hole (H) that corresponds to the mounting hole that you selected on the front.
G
H
4 U
5. Repeat steps 2-4 for the remaining middle/outer rail.
Next task: “Attaching the outer/middle rail assembly to the rack” on page 8.
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▼ Attaching the outer/middle rail assembly to the rack
1. Before you begin, push the middle rail into the corresponding outer rail so that the ends
are more or less flush. To do this, release the spring-activated slide-rail lock (A below)
by pushing twice in the direction shown (B), then telescope the middle rail into the outer
rail (C):
B
A
C
D
2. Adjust the length of the middle/outer slide-rail assemblies to the distance between the
front and rear posts of the rack (D above).
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3. Insert the oval-shaped neck of a temporary installation pin (E below) into the oval-
shaped hole in rear mounting bracket of the outer slide-rail (F), and turn the pin
clockwise 90 degrees, so that the pin locks into place in the 3 o’clock position.
E
F
Temporary installation pins are packed in a plastic bag, with the slide-rail hardware.
4. Standing at the front of the rack, position the rail and bracket (G below) so that you can
draw the temporary installation pin (H) into the mounting hole in the rear rack post (J).
J
H
G
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5. If the rack has threaded mounting holes in the rack posts, insert the correct, metric or
standard mounting screws through the slide-rail brackets and into the threaded holes.
The Sun™ Rack 1000 hardware uses metric screws.
6. If your rack does not have threaded mounting holes, insert the mounting screws
through both the slide-rail brackets and rack posts, and then secure them with caged
nuts.
7. Hand-tighten the screws in the front bracket holes (K below).
You will use a slide-rail spacing tool later to make final adjustments.
K
8. Repeat this procedure with the remaining, unsecured middle/outer rail.
Next task: “A dj ust in g and securing middle/outer slide rails” on page 11.
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▼ Adjusting and securing middle/outer slide rails
1. Once both slide rails are loosely fastened at the front, insert the slide-rail spacing
tool/rack installation aid (A below) into the outer rail brackets at the front of the rack
(B).
A
B
C
2. Hold the slide-rail spacing tool in place as you tighten all four front screws with a #2
Phillips screwdriver (C above).
The spacing tool should be a snug fit and might require pressure to ensure that it is fully
engaged with the left and right slide rails.
3. Pull the slide-rail spacing tool straight out from the slide rails, taking care not to
deform its alignment tabs.
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4. At the rear of the rack, hand-tighten a screw in each of the bottom holes on the outer
rail brackets (D below).
F
E
D
5. Once the bottom screw is started, replace the installation pins at the top (E above) with
hand-tightened screws (F).
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6. Once both slide rails are loosely fastened at the rear, insert the slide-rail spacing tool
into the outer rail brackets (D below).
D
E
F
7. Hold the spacing tool in place (E above) as you tighten all four rear screws with a #2
Phillips screwdriver (F).
The spacing tool should be a snug fit and might require pressure to ensure that it is fully
engaged with the left and right slide rails.
8. Pull the slide-rail spacing tool straight out from the slide rails, taking care not to
deform its alignment tabs.
Next task: “Mounting the appliance in the rack” on page 13.
Mounting the appliance in the rack
Once the inner rails are attached to the appliance chassis and the outer/middle rail assemblies
are attached to the rack, you are ready to install the appliance in the rack. Proceed as follows.
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Caution – To reduce the risk of serious personal injury or equipment damage, use a
mechanical lift when mounting the server in the rack. If a lift is not available, remove
components as described in the section “Obtaining required tools, personnel, and materials”
on page 2 and following.
1. Pull the middle rails out from the outer rails, past the internal stop, so that the middle
rails are about 1.5 inches from the front face of the rail mounting bracket (A below).
B
C
D
A
2. Make sure that the outer-rail ball-bearing retainer (B above) is pulled to front of rail.
3. Make sure that the spring tab on the outer rail ball-bearing retainer is securely latched
over the dimple on the middle slide rail (C above).
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4. Using a level (D above), align the server with the rails, and insert the inner rails into the
middle rails at the correct angle (E below).
E
5. Have an assistant stand at the rear of the rack.
6. As you push the server into the rack, the assistant makes sure that the inner rails are
engaged with the ball-bearing retainers (F below) and sliding on the bearings on both
slide rails.
The assistant makes sure that the rails are NOT merely pushing the ball-bearing retainers
back into the rail assembly (G).
F
G
7. If there are problems, support the server with the mechanical lift, and realign the
chassis-mounted inner rails with the rack-mounted middle rails.
8. Once the inner rails are correctly engaged and riding on the bearings, slide the server
all the way into the rack to set the rail locks.
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Caution – To prevent damage to the server or physical injury, if you are using a lift, keep
the lift under the server. If you are manually installing the server, hold handles on each side
of the server.
9. Test the operation of the slide-rails by slowly pulling the server out of the rack until the
slide-rails reach their stops.
10. Test the operation of the slide-rails by pushing the server back into the rack until it
reaches the internal stops.
11. Push the middle rail release button on each slide-rail while you simultaneously push the
server past the stops.
12. Continue pushing the server fully into the rack until the slide-rail locks engage.
13. If you depopulated the server of components, reinstall the components that were
removed. Make sure to replace hard disk drives in the same locations from which they
were removed.
Next task: “Installing the cable management arm” on page 16.
To provide power and network connectivity to the VTL appliance, carry out the following
tasks:
■
“Installing the cable management arm” on page 16
“Routing and connecting cables” on page 20.
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Installing the cable management arm
The cable management arm (CMA) is optional, but highly recommended. The CMA protects
I/O and power cables from damage that might otherwise occur when you slide the server in
and out of the rack. The CMA kit includes the following components:
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an outer rail extension that, when viewed from the rear of the server, mounts the cable
management arm on the right outer rail
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a bracket that connects the cable management arm to the chassis
the cable management arm itself.
Use one CMA for each appliance. Never run cables from one appliance through a CMA
attached to another server.
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Note – References to “left” or “right” in the following procedures assume that you are facing
the rear of the equipment rack.
▼ Attaching the Outer Rail Extension
1. Unpack the cable management arm (CMA) parts, and take them to the rear of the
equipment rack.
A
B
C
2. Pull out the captive thumbscrew (A above) and insert the outer rail extension to the
right outer rail.
3. Insert the extension as far as it will go while aligning the captive thumbscrew with the
hole in the outer rail (B above).
4. Tighten the captive thumb screw to secure the rail extension (C above).
5. Make sure that the server is all the way back in the rack, against the internal stops.
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6. Align the CMA-to-chassis bracket with the mounting holes in the right side of the
server, and hand tighten the upper and lower screws (D and E below).
D
E
F
7. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, tighten all three screws. Access the lower screw using
the hole provided (F above).
8. Fold the cable management arm (CMA) back on itself (G below).
H
G
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9. Push the CMA hinge plate (H above and below) into the outer rail extension (J below)
until the captive thumbscrew on the hinge plate (K) aligns with the hole in the outer rail
extension (L).
J
H
L
K
10. Tighten the captive thumbscrew (K above) to secure the cable management arm (CMA)
to the rail extension.
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11. Placing your hand under the CMA for support, fit the two pins (M, N below) into the
keyholes in the CMA-to-chassis bracket (P, Q) and rotate CMA towards you until it
seats with an audible snap (R).
Q
P
N
M
R
Next task: “Routing and connecting cables” on page 20.
Routing and connecting cables
Once you have racked the server and installed the cable management arm (CMA), you are
ready to install cables, including:
■
■
■
power cords
Ethernet local area network (LAN) cables
Fibre Channel storage area network (SAN) cables
Proceed as follows.
▼ Installing data and power cables
1. On the cable management arm (CMA), pop the green tabs to open the cable hangers
(A below).
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2. Route power, SAN, and LAN cables to the server through the CMA cable hangers
(B below).
You need to route the following cables:
■
■
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one Ethernet LAN cable for the NETMGTport
up to four Ethernet LAN cables for the LAN ports (NET0, NET1, NET2, and NET3).
optical Fibre Channel cables for each SAN client (backup server).
A
B
3. Connect the power cords to the connectors on the power supplies, and secure them to
the chassis using the clips provided (C below).
C
C
PORT
1
PORT 1
D
F
PORT
2
PORT 2
FIBRE
CHANNEL
FIBRE
CHANNEL
E
4. Route Ethernet LAN cables to the NETMGTport (D above) and the LAN ports, NET0,
NET1, NET2, and NET3(E), but do not connect them yet.
Wait to connect Ethernet cables until after LAN connectivity has been configured.
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5. Route Fibre Channel Storage Area Network (SAN) cables to the host bus adapters
(W above), but do not connect them at this time.
Wait to connect Fibre Channel cables until after the Fibre Channel interfaces have been
zoned to hosts.
easily and does not bind in the slide-rails. Adjust the cable hangers and CMA as
required.
7. To maximize airflow, tie-wrap power cords at the bottom of the CMA troughs and LAN
and SAN cables at the top.
Next task: “Starting the VTL appliance” on page 22.
Starting the VTL appliance
Powering up a VTL appliance is a two-step process. First, you apply standby power to bring
up the Integrated Lights Out Manger (ILOM) service processor. Then you apply main power
to start the VTL server and boot the Solaris operating system.
Caution – The VTL Value appliance requires 200 to 240 VAC.
▼ Powering up
Caution – Do not operate the server for longer than 60m seconds unless all fans, component
heat sinks, air baffles, and covers are installed. Severe damage to server components can
occur if the server is operated without adequate cooling mechanisms.
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1. To apply standby power and start the service processor, plug the two VTL appliance
power cords in to grounded, 200-240 VAC power outlets.
The startup process begins. It may take up to 58 seconds. When the service processor is up
and the system is standing by, the OKLED on the front panel (A below) blinks, as does the
Enclosure Status OKLED on the system controller (B).
A
B
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2. Once standby power is on, start the VTL server. Use a stylus to press and release the
recessed main power button on the server front panel (C below).
The VTL appliance ships with a pre-configured Solaris operating system, so you do not have
to do any additional configuration before applying main power.
When the server is up and running on main power, the OKLED (D) stops blinking and stays
lit.
C
D
Next task: “Setting up the VTL Value ILOM service processor” on page 25.
▼ Powering down
If you need to power off the appliance, you can proceed in any of three ways, depending on
the circumstances.
1. Under normal circumstances, power off the server gracefully by using a stylus to press
and release the power button on the front panel.
This is the normal way you shut down the VTL server. Pressing and releasing the power
button causes the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) to stop the operating
system in an orderly fashion before shutting main power off. It places the system in standby
power mode. The OKLED on the front panel starts blinking.
2. In an emergency, power off the server immediately by using a stylus to press and hold
the power button for four seconds.
This shuts the main power off and places the system in standby power mode. The OKLED on
the front panel starts blinking.
3. Then, if you need to power off the appliance completely, so that neither the server nor
the service processor draws power, unplug the AC power cords from the power supplies
at the rear of the server.
The OKLED on the front panel is not lighted.
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2
Setting up the VTL Value ILOM service
processor
The Sun StorageTek VTL Value appliance is implemented on a Sun Fire X4500 server
platform that has been specially configured for tape virtualization. Much of the configuration
chapter covers the following tasks:
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■
■
■
“Understanding the ILOM” on page 25
“Changing the IP address of the ILOM SP” on page 26
“Changing the ILOM password” on page 29
“Checking the health of the internal storage systems” on page 30.
Understanding the ILOM
The Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) is a service processor that supports
operating-system independent management interfaces and applications for the Sun
StorageTek VTL Value appliance.
The core of the system is the Graphics Redirect and Service Processor (GRASP) hardware.
The GRASP monitors the status and configuration of field-replaceable VTL Value
components, including fans, disk drives, and power supplies. It also provides the physical,
serial and Ethernet management interfaces to the VTL Value system.
GRASP firmware provides a suite of management applications that run independent of the
operating system and CPU:
■
A server-side Secure Shell (ssh) implementation supports encrypted remote login.
A commandline interface (CLI) supports serial access to the system.
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A Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) interface supports network
management using SNMP versions 1, 2c, or 3.
A web server supports Remote Console operations. The server provides a browser-
accessible ILOM graphical user interface (GUI) and supports VTL Value console
redirection. By downloading a Java application from the ILOM web interface, users can
access the Solaris desktop on a remote VTL Value appliance using a local keyboard,
monitor, and mouse.
The ILOM Ethernet management interface of the VTL appliance ships preconfigured with a
private IP address. To complete the VTL hardware-installation process, you must change this
private IP address to a customer specified address on the customer’s local area network
(LAN). This section explains:
■
Attaching a laptop to the ILOM via the VTL private network
Changing the IP address of the ILOM
■
▼ Attaching a laptop to the ILOM via the VTL private network
The VTL Value server incorporates a service processor running the Sun Integrated Lights
Out Management (ILOM) interface. ILOM is a Java-based remote management tool that can
export the Solaris desktop from a VTL Value server to a browser running on another
computer. VTL Value servers come preconfigured with a temporary IP address that is located
on a private subnet. To connect a laptop to the server, you simply join the private subnet by
setting your laptop’s IP address, attach a network cable, and open a web browser to the VTL
1. On your laptop, configure your local area network (LAN) connection using the IP
address 10.0.0.77.
The recommended address is on the private, 10.0.0.0 subnet used internally by the VTL
appliance. For a list of other, reserved IP addresses on this network, see Appendix B, “VTL
private network addresses” on page 41.
2. Connect the LAN port of the laptop to the Ethernet management (NETMGT) port on the
VTL server (A below) using either of the following:
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an Ethernet crossover cable
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two standard Ethernet cables and a hub
A
3. Obtain passwords for the VTL Value ILOM and for Solaris.
Default passwords are posted on the Sun StorageTek Customer Resource Center at Current
Products > Appliance > Virtual Tape Library (VTL). If the defaults have
already been changed, obtain the replacement passwords from the Sun engagement team or
from a customer system administrator.
4. Open a web browser to the IP address of the VTL appliance (B below). When the login
page appears, log in as root, and enter the server password (C). Press LogIn(D).
B
root
D
********
Next task: “Changing the IP address of the ILOM” on page 28.
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▼ Changing the IP address of the ILOM
1. When the IntegratedLightsOutManagerpage appears, press the
Configurationbutton (A below).
A
B
10.0.0.100
C
255.255.255.0
D
2. On the Network Settingspanel, click the Use the Following IP Address
radio button (B above).
3. Change the default IP Addressand Subnet Maskshown to the IP address and
4. Press Save(D above).
5. Pass the ILOM IP address and subnet mask on to the rest of the engagement team.
The storage systems engineer will need this information when configuring the VTL software.
Next task: “Changing the ILOM password” on page 29.
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Changing the ILOM password
The Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) service processor on the VTL Value appliance
ships with a well-known default password that facilitates deployment and initial
configuration. Once the initial configuration is complete, you must change this password to
something that is more secure. Use the procedure below.
▼ Resetting the default ILOM password
1. On the IntegratedLightsOutManagerweb GUI page, press the User
Management button (A below).
A
C
B
2. Click the radio button for the rootuser account (B above).
3. Press the Editbutton (C above).
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4. When the edit dialog appears, enter the new password in the New Passwordand
Confirm New Passwordfields (D below).
D
F
E
5. Press Save(E above) and then Close(F).
Next task: “Checking the health of the internal storage systems” on page 30.
Finally, check the health of the VTL Value appliance’s internal boot and storage volumes as
follows:
■
■
■
“Accessing the Solaris desk top via the ILOM” on page 31.
“Running basic storage diagnostics” on page 33.
“Logging out” on page 36.
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▼ Accessing the Solaris desk top via the ILOM
1. On the IntegratedLightsOutManager(ILOM) page, press the RemoteControl
button (A below).
A
2. On the LaunchRedirectionpanel, click the radio button for 8‐ or 16‐bit
resolution (B below), and press Launch Redirection(C).
B
C
Java starts, downloads files, and launches the Java console.
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3. When the download dialog appears, click the Openwith radio button, and select
Java(TM)WebStartLauncherfrom the list (D below). Then press OK(E).
D
E
The jnlpfile launches the Sun ILOM Remote Consoleapplication and displays
the Solaris login screen for the VTL Value server.
4. When the SunILOMRemoteConsoleapplication interface appears, select
Devicesfrom the main menu (F below), and check the Mousecheck box in the
submenu (G).
You check the Mousecheck box to enable mouse support inside the Remote Console
environment.
F
G
root
H
5. In the Pleaseenteryourusernamefield (H above) of the Solaris login page,
enter root.
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6. When the Welcome rootappears, enter the password for the Solaris root
account in the Pleaseenteryourpasswordfield (J below).
J
When you enter your password, the Solaris desktop appears within the SunILOM
RemoteConsoleapplication.
Next task: “Running basic storage diagnostics” on page 33.
▼ Running basic storage diagnostics
Before going further, make sure that the appliance’s storage subsystem is healthy.
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1. On the VTL Value Solaris desktop, open a terminal window, and enter the metastat
command. Make sure that all metadevices return Okay:
# metastat
d30: Mirror
Submirror 0: d31
State: Okay
Submirror 1: d32
State: Okay
Pass: 1
Read option: roundrobin (default)
Write option: parallel (default)
Size: 512007615 blocks (244 GB)
d31: Submirror of d30
State: Okay
Size: 512007615 blocks (244 GB)
Stripe 0:
Device
c5t0d0s4
Start Block Dbase
No
State Reloc Hot Spare
Okay
0
Yes
d32: Submirror of d30
State: Okay
Size: 512007615 blocks (244 GB)
Stripe 0:
Device
Start Block Dbase
State Reloc Hot Spare
Okay
c5t4d0s4
0
No
Yes
d40: Mirror
Submirror 0: d41
State: Okay
Submirror 1: d42
State: Okay ...
2. In the Solaris terminal window, enter the zpool status command. Make sure that:
■
■
■
there are six pools listed (vtlpool0-5)
every element—vtlpooln, raidz1, and disk (cxtydz)—is online
four spares are listed and available (AVAIL) for each pool
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no data errors are reported
See the example below:
# zpool status
pool: vtlpool0
state: ONLINE
scrub: none requested
config:
NAME
STATE
READ WRITE CKSUM
ONLINE
ONLINE
ONLINE
ONLINE
ONLINE
ONLINE
ONLINE
ONLINE
ONLINE
vtlpool0
raidz1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
c0t0d0
c0t1d0
c0t2d0
c0t3d0
c0t4d0
c0t5d0
c0t6d0
spares
c0t7d0
AVAIL
AVAIL
AVAIL
AVAIL
c1t7d0
c7t7d0
c4t7d0
errors: No known data errors
Alternatively, to limit the output to problem pools only, use the following form of the
command:
# zpool status -xv
3. Once you have finished your checks, close the terminal window.
Next task: “Changing the Solaris root password” on page 35.
Changing the Solaris root password
You should not leave the system system configured with the default Solaris root password or
share the default with the customer. Instead, change the default password to something the
customer prefers. Proceed as follows.
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▼ Changing the default Solaris root password
1. Enter the passwdcommand:
# passwd root
passwd: Changing password for root
2. When prompted, enter the default root password
# passwd root
passwd: Changing password for root
Enter login password:
3. When prompted, enter and re-enter the new root password:
# passwd root
Enter login password:
New password:
Re-enter new password:
passwd (SYSTEM): passwd successfully changed for root
Next task: “Logging out” on page 36.
Logging out
▼ Logging out of the operating system and ILOM
When you are finished changing the system root password and ILOM IP address and running
diagnostics, log out, as described below.
1. Log out of the Solaris session on the appliance, and close the Sun ILOM Remote
Consoleapplication.
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2. When the IntegratedLightsOutManagerpage reappears, go to the top of the
page and press LOG OUT(A below).
A
This concludes the installation and initial configuration of the VTL Value appliance.
For VTL software configuration instructions, consult the VTL Software Configuration Guide,
Products > Appliance > Virtual Tape Library (VTL) > Manuals and
Guides.
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A
The back and front panels of the
VTL Value server
1. AC power connectors with
clips to secure power cables
3. Mounting plate for CMA bracket
2. Chassis ground
PORT
1
PORT 1
PORT
2
PORT 2
FIBRE
FIBRE
CHANNEL
CHANNEL
14
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
4. PCIX-0 and PCIX-1
5. NET MGT (SP)
6. Video connector
7. SER MGT (serial connection to SP)
10. System OK/On Standby
8. Locate button/LED
11. USB connectors (2)
9. Chassis fault LED
12. 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet ports
13. System Controller status lights: Blue = Ready to remove; Amber = Fault; Green = OK
14. Service only: NMI and Reset
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USB connectors (2)
Serial number labels on ledge (2)
1. Locate button/LED 2. System Fault LED
3. Power/OK LED (system power)
7. System over temperature warning
4. Power button
5. Top (hard disk drive or fan fault)
6. Rear (power supply or system controller fault)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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B
VTL private network addresses
Offering
Device
Port name
Port label
IP address
Subnet mask
Service
laptop
10.0.0.77
255.255.255.0
VTL Value
VTL Plus
system
ILOM
e1000g0
Net 0
10.0.0.10
255.255.255.0
255.255.255.0
NETMGT
10.0.0.100
Node1
BG0
eth0
eth1
mgmt
eth0
eth1
mgmt
10.0.0.10
10.0.0.11
10.0.0.100
10.0.0.20
10.0.0.21
10.0.0.200
10.0.0.1
10.0.0.2
10.0.0.3
10.0.0.4
255.255.255.0
255.255.255.0
255.255.255.0
255.255.255.0
255.255.255.0
255.255.255.0
255.255.255.0
255.255.255.0
255.255.255.0
255.255.255.0
Node1
BG1
Node1
mgmt
BG0
Node2
Node2
BG1
Node2
mgmt
Controller 1A
Controller 1B
Controller 2A
Controller 2B
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C
Connecting to ILOM via a serial port
Normally, you access the Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) service processor of a VTL
Value appliance via the preconfigured Ethernet management port (NETMGT) and the ILOM
graphical user interface (GUI). However, if network services are not available, you can still
access the ILOM commandline interface (CLI) by connecting a terminal or a computer
running terminal emulation software to the RJ-45 serial port on the back panel of the VTL
Value appliance.
1. Configure the terminal device or the terminal emulation software for
■
■
■
■
eight data bits, no parity, one stop bit
9600 baud
no hardware flow control (CTS/RTS)
no software flow control (XON/XOFF)
2. Connect an RJ-45 serial cable from the terminal device to the SER MGTport on the
back panel of the VTL appliance (A below).
A
3. Press Enteron the terminal device.
This establishes the connection between the terminal device and the ILOM.
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Note – If you connect a terminal or emulator to the serial port before it has been powered up
or during its power-up sequence, you will see bootup messages.
When the system has booted, the ILOM displays its login prompt:
SUNSPnnnnnnnnnn login:
The first string in the prompt is the default host name. It consists of the prefix SUNSP
and the ILOM’s MAC address.
4. Log in to the CLI as root and enter the root password.
When you have successfully logged in, the SP displays the ILOM default command
prompt:
->
The ILOM is now accessing the CLI. You can now run CLI commands.
For example, to display status information about the motherboard in your server, type the
following command:
-> show /SYS/MB
Use the ILOM commands to configure the server’s user accounts, network settings, access
lists, alerts, and so on. For detailed instructions on CLI commands, see the Integrated Lights
Out Manager (ILOM) Administration Guide, 819-1160.
5. To go to the host serial console (host COM0), type the following commands:
cd /SP/console
-> start
Note – After you have returned to the serial console, to switch back to the CLI, enter the
Escapeand left parenthesis [ ( ] key in rapid succession.
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ILOM command reference
The following table summarizes Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) commands you
can use to manage the service processor. For more information on ILOM commands, see
the ILOM Administration Guide.
Description
Command
User Commands
Add a local user.
create /SP/users/user1 password=password
role=administrator|operator
Delete a local user.
delete /SP/users/user1
Change a local user’s properties.
set /SP/users/user1 role=operator
Display information about all local users.
show -display [targets|properties|all]
-level [value|all] /SP/users
Display information about LDAP settings.
Change LDAP settings.
show /SP/clients/ldap
set /SP/clients/ldap binddn=proxyuser
bindpw=proxyuserpassword
defaultrole=administrator|operator
ipaddress=ipaddress
Network and Serial Port Setting Commands
Display network configuration information.
show /SP/network
Change network properties for the ILOM.
Changing certain network properties, like the
IP address, disconnects your active session.
set /SP/network pendingipaddress=ipaddress
pendingipdiscovery=dchp|static
pendingipgateway=ipgateway
pendingipnetmask=ipnetmask commitpending=true
Display information about the external serial
port.
show /SP/serial/external
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Description
Command
Change the external serial port configuration.
set /SP/serial/external pendingspeed=integer
commitpending=true
Display information about the serial connection show /SP/serial/host
to the host.
Change the host serial port configuration.
set /SP/serial/host pendingspeed=integer
commitpending=true
Note: This speed setting must match the speed
setting for serial port 0, COM1 or /dev/ttyS0 on
the host operating system.
Alert Commands
Display information about PET alerts. You can show /SP/alert/rules/1...15
configure up to 15 alerts.
Change alert configuration.
set /SP/alert/rules/1...15 destination=ipaddress
level=down|critical|major|minor
System Management Access Commands
Display information about HTTP settings.
show /SP/services/http
Change HTTP settings, such as enabling
automatic redirection to HTTPS.
set /SP/services/http port=portnumber
secureredirect enabled|disabled
servicestate=enabled|disabled
Display information about HTTPS access.
Change HTTPS settings.
show /SP/services/https
set /SP/services/https port=portnumber
servicestate=enabled|disabled
Display SSH DSA key settings.
Display SSH RSA key settings.
SNMP Commands
show /SP/services/ssh/keys/dsa
show /SP/services/ssh/keys/rsa
Display information about SNMP settings. By
default, the SNMP port is 161 and v3 is
enabled.
show /SP/services/snmp engineid=snmpengineid
port=snmpportnumber sets=enabled|disabled
v1=enabled|disabledv2c=enabled|disabled
v3=enabled|disabled
Display SNMP users.
Add an SNMP user.
show /SP/services/snmp/users
create /SP/services/snmp/users/snmpusername
authenticationpassword=password
authenticationprotocol=MD5|SHA
permissions=rw|ro privacypassword=password
privacyprotocol=none|DES
Delete an SNMP user.
delete /SP/services/snmp/users/snmpusername
Display information about SNMP public
(read‐only) communities.
show /SP/services/snmp/communities/public
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Command
Add this device to an SNMP public community. create /SP/services/snmp/communities/
public/comm1
Delete this device from an SNMP public
community.
delete /SP/services/snmp/communities/
public/comm1
Display information about SNMP private
(read‐write) communities.
show /SP/services/snmp/communities/private
Add this device to an SNMP private
community.
create /SP/services/snmp/communities/
private/comm2
Host System Commands
Delete this device from an SNMP private
community.
delete /SP/services/snmp/communities/
private/comm2
Start the host system.
start /SYS
Stop the host system.
stop /SYS
Reset the host system.
reset /SYS
Start a session to connect to the host console.
start /SP/console
Stop the session connected to the host console. stop /SP/console
Clock Settings
Set the ILOM clock to synchronize with a
primary NTP server.
set /SP/clients/ntp/server/1 address=
ntpIPaddress
Set the ILOM clock to synchronize with a
secondary NTP server.
set /SP/clients/ntp/server/2 address=
ntpIPaddress2
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Removing VTL Value hardware
When preparing to remove a VTL Value system from an equipment rack, see the following:
■
■
■
“Shutting off system power” on page 49
“Removing the cable management arm” on page 50
“Removing the VTL appliance from a rack” on page 51.
Shutting off system power
▼ Powering down
If you need to power off the appliance, you can proceed in any of three ways, depending on
the circumstances.
1. Under normal circumstances, power off the server gracefully by using a stylus to press
and release the power button on the front panel.
This is the normal way you shut down the VTL server. Pressing and releasing the power
button causes the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) to stop the operating
system in an orderly fashion before shutting main power off. It places the system in standby
power mode. The OKLED on the front panel starts blinking.
2. In an emergency, power off the server immediately by using a stylus to press and hold
the power button for four seconds.
This shuts the main power off and places the system in standby power mode. The OKLED on
the front panel starts blinking.
3. Then, if you need to power off the appliance completely, so that neither the server nor
the service processor draws power, unplug the AC power cords from the power supplies
at the rear of the server.
The OKLED on the front panel is not lighted.
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If you need to access the system controller (SC), remove the cable management arm (CMA)
using the following procedure.
1. If you have not already done so, shutdown main (server) and standby (service
processor) power, as described in “Shutting off system power” on page 49.
2. Unplug the power and data cables from the server.
3. Lift the small tab (A below) on the CMA-to-chassis bracket to release the right pinhead
(B).
A
E
B
D
C
4. Push the CMA toward the chassis (C above), so that the second pinhead (D) aligns with
the keyhole (E), freeing the CMA to drop away from the bracket.
5. Pull the CMA away from the rear of the chassis, and remove the CMA from the
slide-rail extension.
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Removing the VTL appliance from a rack
This procedure assumes you have turned off the server, removed the cable management arm,
and removed any cables or cords that would restrict the movement of the server.
1. If you have not already done so, shutdown main (server) and standby (service
processor) power, as described in “Shutting off system power” on page 49.
2. If you have not already done so, remove the cable management arm (CMA), as
described in “Removing the cable management arm” on page 50.
3. Have a mechanical lift on hand, if at all possible.
Caution – The VTL Value appliance weighs 160 pounds (72.7 kg) when fully loaded with
components. To prevent injury to personnel or damage to the equipment, Sun strongly
recommends using a mechanical lift when installing the server in a rack.
4. If a mechanical lift is not available, make sure that at least four trained people are
available to remove the server and/or reduce the weight of the server by removing
components:
■
■
■
Remove both power supplies.
Remove the system controller.
Label the hard disk drives in slots 2 to 46 and then remove them (you will reinstall the
drives in their original slots using the labels as a guide).
Do not uninstall the fan trays or the bootable drives in slots 0 and 1.
5. If a mechanical lift is available, make sure that at least three trained people are
available to install the server in the rack.
It takes two people to operate the lift and install the server and one additional person to
insure that the rails are engaged correctly.
Next task: “Removing the appliance from the rack” on page 51.
▼ Removing the appliance from the rack
1. From the front of the rack, squeeze the slide-rail locks (with green plastic handles) to
release the lock and pull the server about 1.5 inches from the rack.
2. Push the green plastic tabs on the middle slide rails to release the first stop.
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3. Push the green plastic tabs on the middle slide rails to release the second stop and pull
the server out about 36 inches from the rack.
4. If you do not have a mechanical lift, open the hard disk drive access cover and remove
the disk drives in slots 2 to 46 and follow the important instructions in “If a mechanical
lift is not available, make sure that at least four trained people are available to remove
the server and/or reduce the weight of the server by removing components:” on
page 51.
5. Slide the server completely out of the slide rails and place on a clean, stable surface.
Note – If you are removing the server in a data center with narrow aisles (under
44 inches or approximately 1.12 meters wide), you can order a narrow aisle removal kit from
Sun Service.
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