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2-6 Sun Netra CP3250 Blade Server User’s Guide • April 2009
2.2.1.3 Installation Procedure Summary
This section summarizes the high-level procedures that are required to install the
Sun Netra CP3250 blade server. Ensure that you are familiar with the information in
Section 2.2.2, “Configuring the Hardware” on page 2-6 through the end of Chapter 2
before installing the blade server.
The process to set up and configure a Sun Netra CP3250 blade server in a system
includes the following procedures:
1. Configuring the blade server’s physical hardware.
For example, install the AMC and set switches, as necessary (Section 2.2.2,
“Configuring the Hardware” on page 2-6).
2. Physically installing the advanced rear transition module (ARTM) as necessary
(Section 2.2.3.1, “Installing an Advanced Rear Transition Module (ARTM)” on
page 2-8).
3. Physically installing the Sun Netra CP3250 blade server, and any peripheral
boards into the ATCA shelf Section 2.2.3, “Installing the Netra CP3250 Blade
Server in an ATCA Shelf” on page 2-8).
4. Connecting the nodes to a local network. (Section 2.2.4, “Connecting External I/O
Cables” on page 2-13).
5. Downloading and installing SunVTS (Section 4.1, “Operating Systems” on
page 4-2), if you are running the Solaris Operating System on the Sun Netra
CP3250 blade server and want to verify system integrity.
2.2.2 Configuring the Hardware
This section lists hardware installation and settings that might apply to your blade
server configuration. Read and perform the procedures, as necessary, before
installing the Sun Netra CP3250 blade server into the ATCA shelf.
2.2.2.1 Verify Chassis Fan Tray Upgrade
Caution – The Netra CT 900 server fan tray upgrade kit (594-4953) must be
installed in the chassis before the Sun Netra CP3250 blade server is installed. This
fan tray upgrade is required to provide adequate cooling and prevent the system
from overheating or shutting down due to an over temperature condition that can
occur with the older or mismatched fan trays.