User's Manual

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CHAPTER
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Before You Begin
This chapter describes how to set up the Sun Fire X4150 server hardware. It includes
the following topics:
■ “Tools and Equipment Needed” on page 1
■ “Installation Process Flowchart” on page 1
■ “Unpacking the Boxes” on page 4
■ “Sun Fire X4150 Server Description” on page 6
Tools and Equipment Needed
To install the system, you need the following tools:
■ #2 Phillips screwdriver
■ ESD mat and grounding strap
■ Pencil, stylus, or other pointed device, for pushing front panel buttons.
You also need a system console device, such as one of the following:
■ Sun workstation
■ ASCII terminal
■ Terminal server
Installation Process Flowchart
To install a typical server, follow the flowcharts in FIGURE 1-1 and FIGURE 1-2.