This page contains a list of resources available to you in preparation for the set up of your new Sun Fire X2200 M2 Server or in the upgrade of your current dual-core Sun Fire X2200 M2 Server to quad-core performance.

Documentation for the Sun Fire X2200 M2 Server can be found on the Sun Fire X2200 M2 Server documentation web page. If you are not familiar with the Sun Fire X2200 M2 Server, it may be helpful to review all the system documents available before the arrival of your system.

New Sun Fire X2200 M2 Systems

Step 1. Review the Server Installation Guide The Sun Fire X2200 M2 Server Installation Guide provides information on how to install, rack, cable, and power on the system. The guide also covers configuring the service processor and determining network settings. If you've opted for a pre-installed Solaris 10 x86 operating system, please consult Chapter 2 of the Sun Fire X2200 M2 Server Operating System Installation Guide depending on your system.

Step 2. Review the Server Product Notes The Sun Fire X2200 M2 Server Product Notes provide late-breaking information on new features, additional software, and known hardware and software issues.

Step 3. Review the Operating System Installation Guide The latest information on supported operating systems for the Sun Fire X2200 M2 Server can be found here. The Sun Fire X2200 M2 Server Operating System Installation Guide provides information on OS support, system preparation for OS installation, OS installation methods, and specific information for each of the following operating systems: Solaris, Linux and Windows.

Step 4. Obtain Appropriate Drivers Please preview or download the latest firmware, drivers and software for the Sun Fire X2200 M2 Server.

Step 5. Embedded Lights Out Manager (LOM) If you choose to use the Embedded LOM in the Sun Fire X2200 M2 Server, please see the Embedded Lights Out Manager Administration Guide for the Sun Fire X2100 M2 and Sun Fire X2200 M2 Servers for information on managing server accounts, monitoring alerts, remote access and redirection, component status and event logs. It also provides a brief overview of Sun xVM Ops Center Software.

Upgrading a Dual Core Sun Fire X2200 M2 Server to Quad Core Performance

For those customers looking for a cost-effective way to improve performance of their existing systems, Sun offers Quad Core Upgrade Kits for the Sun Fire X2200 M2 Server. These kits contain all the parts and tools necessary to upgrade a Sun Fire X2200 M2 server to enhanced quad-core performance.

Complete instructions for these upgrades are found in Quad-Core CPU Upgrade Kit Installation Guide for the Sun Fire X2200M2 Server.

Please contact your Sun Sales representative or Partner for more information on ordering Quad-Core CPU Upgrade Kits for the Sun Fire X2200 M2 Server.