1. Oracle Servers X9-2 and X9-2L Installation Guide
  2. Connecting Cables and Applying Power

6 Connecting Cables and Applying Power

This section contains procedures for connecting data management and server management cables and power cords to the server. The server initial power-on procedure is also described.

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Cabling Requirements

Read the following cable requirements for connecting the server.

  • Minimum cable connections for the server:

  • SP management ports:

    The server includes two management ports for use with the Oracle ILOM service processor (SP).

    • The serial management port (SER MGT) is the default connection to the Oracle ILOM SP. The SP serial management port uses an RJ-45 cable and is always available for a CLI connection. See SER MGT Ports.

    • The network management port (NET MGT) is the optional connection to the Oracle ILOM SP. The SP network management port uses an RJ-45 cable for a 100/1000 BASE-T connection. See NET MGT Port.

  • NET Ethernet ports:

    The Oracle Server X9-2 back panel includes four Ethernet network ports, labeled NET MGT, NET 0, and two QSFP 28/56 GbE Ethernet connectors for the Ethernet controller that connects the server to the network. The server Ethernet interfaces operate at 1000 Mbps, and 10,000 Mbps.

    • NET 0: 100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 GbE port

    • OCPNIC QSPF: Two QSFP 28/56 GbE Ethernet connectors for the Ethernet controller. (Optional) 10/25/50/100/200 Gbs Open Compute Project (OCP) Version 3.0 (V3) Network Interface Card (NIC) with two QSFP ports (PORT 1 and PORT 2)

    See X9-2 Back Panel Connectors and Ports.

    The Oracle Server X9-2L back panel includes two network Ethernet ports, labeled NET MGT, NET 0 that connect the server to the network. The server Ethernet interfaces operate at 100 Mbps (Oracle Server X9-2L only), 1000 Mbps, and 10,000 Mbps.

    • NET 0: 100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 GbE port

    See X9-2L Back Panel Connectors and Ports.

    See Host Management Ethernet Port.

  • USB Ports: The server USB ports support hot-plug insertion and removal. You can connect and disconnect USB cables and peripheral devices while the server is running without affecting server operations.

    See USB Port.

  • AC power cables: The server has two power supply connectors, one for each power supply.

    See Connect Cables and Power Cords.

X9-2 Back Panel Connectors and Ports

The following figure shows the locations of cable connectors and ports on the back of Oracle Server X9-2 and the cables and devices that you connect to them.


Figure showing the back connectors and ports of Oracle Server X9-2
Call Out Cable Port or Expansion Slot Description

1

Power supply 0 input power

Power supply 1 input power

The server has two power supply connectors, one for each power supply, labeled PS0 and PS1. Power supply 0 input power and Power supply 1 input power both connect to a rack power distribution unit (PDU).

Do not attach power cables to the power supplies until you finish connecting the data cables to the server. The server goes into Standby power mode, and the Oracle ILOM service processor initializes when the AC power cables are connected to the power source. System messages might be lost after 60 seconds if the server is not connected to a terminal, PC, or workstation.

Oracle ILOM signals a fault on any installed power supply that is not connected to an AC power source, which might indicate a loss of redundancy.

See Connect Cables and Power Cords.

2

OCP-V3 NIC QSFP

(Optional) 10/25/50/100/200 Gbs Open Compute Project (OCP) Version 3.0 (V3) Network Interface Card (NIC) with two QSFP ports (PORT 1 and PORT 2)

Two QSFP 28/56 GbE Ethernet connectors for the Ethernet controller.

See Host Management Ethernet Port.

3

Network management port (NET MGT)

The service processor NET MGT port is the optional connection to the Oracle ILOM service processor. The service processor NET MGT port uses an RJ-45 cable for a 100/1000BASE-T connection. See NET MGT Port.

The NET MGT port is configured by default to use Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). To set a static IP address, see Modifying Network Settings.

4

Host Management Ethernet port (NET 0)

NET 0: 1 Gbps Host Management RJ-45 connector port

The host management Ethernet port enables you to connect the system to the network. The Ethernet port uses an RJ-45 cable for a 1 Gbps Host Management connection. See Host Management Ethernet Port.

5

Serial management port (SER MGT)

The service processor SER MGT port uses an RJ-45 cable and terminal (or emulator) to provide access to the Oracle ILOM command-line interface (CLI). Using Oracle ILOM, you can configure it to connect to the system console. See SER MGT Ports.

This port does not support network connections.

6

USB port

The USB port supports hot-plugging. You can connect and disconnect a USB cable or a peripheral device while the server is running without affecting system operations. See USB Port.

X9-2L Back Panel Connectors and Ports

The following figure shows the locations of cable connectors and ports on the back of Oracle Server X9-2L and the cables and devices that you connect to them.


Figure showing the back connectors and ports of Oracle Server X9-2L.
Call Out Cable Port or Expansion Slot Description

1

Power supply 0 input power

Power supply 1 input power

The server has two power supply connectors, one for each power supply. Power supply 0 input power and Power supply 1 input power both connect to a rack power distribution unit (PDU).

Do not attach power cables to the power supplies until you finish connecting the data cables to the server. The server goes into Standby power mode, and the Oracle ILOM service processor initializes when the AC power cables are connected to the power source. System messages might be lost after 60 seconds if the server is not connected to a terminal, PC, or workstation.

Oracle ILOM signals a fault on any installed power supply that is not connected to an AC power source, which might indicate a loss of redundancy.

See Connect Cables and Power Cords.

2

Network management port (NET MGT)

The service processor NET MGT port is the optional connection to the Oracle ILOM service processor. The service processor NET MGT port uses an RJ-45 cable for a 100/1000BASE-T connection. See NET MGT Port.

The NET MGT port is configured by default to use Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). To set a static IP address, see Modifying Network Settings.

3

Ethernet port (NET 0)

The host management Ethernet port enables you to connect the system to the network. The Ethernet port uses an RJ-45 cable for a 1 Gbps Host Management connection. See Host Management Ethernet Port.

4

USB port

The USB port supports hot-plug insertion and removal. You can connect and disconnect a USB cable or a peripheral device while the server is running without affecting server operations. See USB Port.

5

Serial management port (SER MGT)

The service processor SER MGT port uses an RJ-45 cable and terminal (or emulator) to provide access to the Oracle ILOM command-line interface (CLI). Using Oracle ILOM, you can configure it to connect to the system console. See SER MGT Ports.

This port does not support network connections.

NET MGT Port

The server has one 100/1000BASE-T Ethernet management domain interface, labeled NET MGT. There are two status indicators (LEDs) on this port. The NET MGT port, located on the back panel, provides an optional Ethernet connection from Oracle ILOM to the SP. The NET MGT port uses an RJ-45 cable for a 100/1000 BASE-T connection.

If your network does not use a DHCP server, this port is not available until you configure network settings through the SER MGT port. See X9-2 Back Panel Features or X9-2L Back Panel Features.


Figure showing net management port.

Host Management Ethernet Port

The server has one 100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet port (NET 0). The 1 Gbps RJ-45 connector port labeled NET 0, located on the server back panel, provides connection to the service processor for both host management and sideband management. Oracle Server X9-2 and Oracle Server X9-2L have one 1 Gbps Host Management RJ-45 connector port labeled NET0 on the server back panel.


Figure showing the Ethernet port.

Note:

To achieve 1 Gbps network speeds, use Category 6 (or better) cables and network devices that support 1 Gbps networks.

There are two status indicators (LEDs) for each Ethernet port. Indicators for RJ-45 ports are located above each port and display Link/Activity (left) and Speed (right).

The following tables list the Ethernet transfer rates and the Speed LED colors for each server.

Oracle Server X9-2
Connection Type IEEE Terminology Speed LED Color Transfer Rate

Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)

1000BASE-T

Off

1,000 Mbits/sec

Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)

10GBASE-T

Green

10,000 Mbits/sec
Oracle Server X9-2L
Connection Type IEEE Terminology Speed LED Color Transfer Rate

Fast Ethernet

100BASE-T

Off

100 Mbits/sec

Gigabit Ethernet

1000BASE-T

Green

1,000 Mbits/sec

SER MGT Ports

The SER MGT RJ-45 serial management port, located on the server back panel, provides the default management connection to the Oracle ILOM SP. See X9-2 Back Panel Features or X9-2L Back Panel Features.

For DTE to DTE communications, you can use a RJ-45 to DB-9 crossover adapter with a standard RJ-45 cable to achieve the required null modem configuration.


Figure showing serial management port and label.

USB Port

One USB 3.0 port is located at the server back panel. For Oracle Server X9-2 see the location of the USB port at X9-2 Back Panel Features. For Oracle Server X9-2L, see the location of the USB port at X9-2L Back Panel Features.

The USB port supports hot-plug insertion and removal. You can connect and disconnect a USB cable or a peripheral device while the server is running without affecting server operations. The USB port supplies 5V output at 2A.

Server Management Connection Options

Before you begin cabling the system, you need to decide on a method for connecting to the Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) service processor.

  • Serial connection to SER MGT port (CLI only) This connection method requires a terminal device for connecting to the server serial management port (SER MGT). To communicate with the SP, you need a terminal, terminal server, or laptop running terminal emulation software. Set up the terminal device to communicate using 115200 baud, 8 bit, no parity, and 1 stop bit. See Log In to Oracle ILOM Using a Local Serial Connection.

    On the back panel, use an RJ-45 to DB9 crossover cable, or a standard RJ-45 cable with an adapter to set up a null modem configuration.

  • Dedicated remote network management connection – If you have a networking environment running Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP), use the Oracle ILOM defaults to configure your Ethernet management port (NET MGT) connection. See Log In to Oracle ILOM Using a Remote Ethernet Connection.

    Note:

    To access Oracle ILOM over the network you need to know its host name or IP address. The factory default uses a DHCP connection. If your network supports DHCP, you can obtain the host name or IP address of the Oracle ILOM service processor from the DHCP server.

  • Sideband network management connection – If you do not have a dedicated management network or you want to use one of the server standard Ethernet ports, you can set up a sideband connection to Oracle ILOM. Refer to "Sideband Network Management Connection" in the Oracle ILOM Administrator's Guide for Configuration and Maintenance at https://www.oracle.com/goto/ilom/docs .

  • Host-to-ILOM interconnect – Refer to "Dedicated Interconnect SP Management" in Oracle ILOM Administrator's Guide for Configuration and Maintenance at https://www.oracle.com/goto/ilom/docs .

Connect Cables and Power Cords

  1. For network access, connect an Ethernet cable between the server's Ethernet ports (NET0) and the network to which the server will communicate.
  2. Connect any other cables to the back panel accessible connections, as needed.
  3. Make a connection to the Oracle ILOM service processor.

    See Server Management Connection Options.

    Choose one of the following options:

    • Connect a serial cable the server's serial management port (SER MGT) and a terminal device.

      After initial configuration, you can connect and configure access using the Ethernet management (NET MGT) port.

    • Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to the server management port (NET MGT) and the management network.

  4. Connect two power cords to two power supplies at the back of the server from two separate AC power sources.

    Use Velcro straps to secure the power cords to the power supply handles.

    The server is equipped with two power supplies. The server can operate with one power source; however, using only one power source eliminates redundancy.

    Oracle Server X9-2


    Figure showing Oracle Server X9-2 AC power connections.

    Oracle Server X9-2L


    Figure showing Oracle Server X9-2L AC power connections.

    Caution:

    Damage to Server Components: Do not operate the server unless all included fans and components are fully installed.

  5. Confirm that the server is in Standby power mode.

    When the server power cords are connected, the following actions occur:

    • The green AC OK power supply indicators (LEDs) light.

    • The Oracle ILOM SP initializes. During initialization, the green SP OK LED flashes rapidly.

    • After the Oracle ILOM SP fully initializes, the green SP OK LED is steady on and the green System OK LED flashes slowly, indicating that the host is in Standby power mode.

    In Standby power mode, the server is not initialized or powered on.

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Power On the Server

  1. Confirm that the server is in Standby power mode.

    The AC OK power supply LED indicators are lit, the green SP OK LED is steady on, and the System OK LED flashes slowly.

  2. Choose one of the following methods to apply Main power to the server.

    • On/Standby button: When physically present at the system, press the On/Standby button to apply Main power to the server.

      The green System OK indicator LED is steady on, and the server is in Main power mode.

    • Oracle ILOM serial connection with an attached terminal device:

      1. Press Enter on the terminal device to create a connection between the serial console and the Oracle ILOM SP.

        The Oracle ILOM Login prompt appears.

      2. Log in to Oracle ILOM. Type your default user name and password.

        The default Oracle ILOM user name is root and the default password is changeme.

        For example:

        host-name login: root
Password: changeme

        The Oracle ILOM command prompt (->) appears.

        Note:

        To prevent unauthorized access to Oracle ILOM, create user accounts for each user. Refer to the Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) 5.0 Documentation Library at https://www.oracle.com/goto/ilom/docs .

      3. Power on the server to Main power, type:

        -> start /System
Are you sure you want to start /System (y/n/)? y

        The host boots and the server enters Main power mode. The following actions occur:

        • The green System OK LED on the server front panel flashes slowly, indicating that the host is booting.

        • The green System OK LED lights steady on when the host is fully booted and the server is in Main power mode.

      4. Connect to the host console, type:

        -> start /HOST/console

        The serial management port (SER MGT) output is automatically routed to the server's host serial local console.

    • Oracle ILOM remote network connection using a web browser:

      1. Type the IP address of the server in the address field of your browser and press Enter.

        The Oracle ILOM login screen appears.


        Graphic showing Oracle ILOM login screen

      2. Type your user name and password, and click Log In.

        The default Oracle ILOM user name is root and the default password is changeme.

        The Summary Information page appears, indicating you have successfully logged in to Oracle ILOM. For example:


        Graphic showing Oracle ILOM Summary screen

        Note:

        To prevent unauthorized access to Oracle ILOM, create user accounts for each user. Refer to Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) Documentation at https://www.oracle.com/goto/ilom/docs .

      3. In the Actions pane, for the Power State, click the Turn On button.

        The host boots and the server enters Main power mode. The following actions occur:

        • The green System OK LED on the server front panel flashes slowly, indicating that the host is booting.

        • The green System OK LED lights steady on when the host is fully booted and the server is in Main power mode.

    • Oracle ILOM remote network connection using a secure shell session:

      1. Initiate a secure shell (ssh) session to the server SP. From a terminal window or command prompt, type:

        ssh root@hostname

        Where hostname can be the DNS name or the IP address for the server.

        The Oracle ILOM Login prompt appears.

      2. Log in to Oracle ILOM. Type your default user name and password.

        The default Oracle ILOM user name is root and the default password is changeme.

        For example:

        host-name login: root
Password: changeme

        The Oracle ILOM command prompt (->) appears.

        Note:

        To prevent unauthorized access to Oracle ILOM, create user accounts for each user. Refer to the Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) Documentation at https://www.oracle.com/goto/ilom/docs .

      3. Power on the server to Main power mode, type:

        -> start /System
Are you sure you want to start /System (y/n/)? y

        The host boots and the server enters Main power mode. The following actions occur:

        • The green System OK LED on the server front panel flashes slowly, indicating that the host is booting.

        • The green System OK LED lights steady on when the host is fully booted and the server is in Main power mode.

      4. Redirect the serial output from the server to the SSH client, type:

        -> start /HOST.console

        For more information about powering on the server, see Power On the Server.

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