Ok, my mate has passed this onto me, he has no clue how to use it. I wanna get it up and running and colocate it.

The PSU is borked i think, im trying to get another one.
No harddrives.

How do i get this running? I am downloading the OS restore software and i have 2x5400 40gb drives. A) how do i restore the software.
B) once its restored how do i get it up and running? (i dont have a manual!)

Thanks
James

http://emea.cobalt.com/support/resources/manuals.html

well you can get some doc's here, but i guess someone who own'S 4r will help you out. There are a lot raq users here and @ http://forum.rackshack.net/index.php?s=

:)

Look at the Sun Cobalt knowledge base. Please note that you MUST use the network cards that are listed or else the restore will not work.

Prior to the restore, restore the CMOS first. To do this:

1. While the RaQ is powered down, hold the E Button.

2. Turn on the RaQ. DO NOT LET GO OF THE E BUTTON.

3. Hold the E Button until you see the CMOS Restore message.

4. While holding down the E Button, turn off the RaQ.

Now continue with the restore.

THis is from the Sun Cobalt Knowledgebase @

http://cobalt-knowledge.sun.com/cgi-bin/kbase.cfg/php/enduser/std_alp.php

When you boot the PC with the OS restore CD the following instructions will come up.
Just follow them.


===============================================================================
Cobalt Networks, Inc.
Cobalt OS Restore CD Version 2.0
===============================================================================

Welcome to the Cobalt Networks OS Restore Disc. This is a self-booting
Linux distribution on a disc. It is designed to allow you to restore
the software on your Cobalt Networks server appliance to its original
factory-fresh condition. Please use the up or down arrow keys to navigate
through this file.

Warning: Restoring your server appliance to its original factory-fresh
condition will completely erase any and all data stored on the target hard
drive of the server appliance! Please backup any and all valuable data
before proceeding.

After successfully restoring your server appliance, please immediately
download and apply the latest security and system software updates which
are available from the Cobalt Networks (http://www.cobalt.com) Web Site.

===========================
Minimum System Requirements
===========================

Intel-Compatible PC Desktop or Laptop:
Computer Must Have an IDE (ATAPI) CD-ROM Drive and Must Be CD-ROM Bootable
Computer Must Have Only One of the Following Network Interface Cards:
PCI Cards:
Intel PRO/100+ Server Adapter (PILA8470B)
Linksys EtherFast 10/100 LAN Card (LNE100TX)
Netgear Fast Ethernet PCI Adapter (FA312TX)
3Com OfficeConnect Fast Ethernet NIC (3CSOHO100-TX)
3Com Fast EtherLink XL PCI NIC (3C905B-TX)
PCMCIA Cards:
Netgear Fast Ethernet PCMCIA Adapter (FA410TX)
3Com Megahertz 10/100 LAN PC Card (3CCFE574BT)
Xircom CreditCard Ethernet 10/100 (CE3B-100BTX)

Either One 100Base-T Ethernet Hub and Two Standard Category 5 Cables, or
One Category 5 Crossover Cable

=========================
Installation Instructions
=========================

Connect this computer directly to the server appliance. If you are using
a crossover cable, connect the crossover cable from the network interface
card on this computer directly to the primary network interface of the
server appliance. If you are using a hub and two standard cables, connect
one standard cable from the network interface card on this computer to the
hub. Connect the other standard cable from the primary network interface
of the server appliance to the same hub. The server appliance must
detect a 100Base-T connection. Otherwise, it will not begin the restore
process.

Begin the restore process by net booting the server appliance. Follow the
instructions specific to your server appliance.

Intel-Compatible Processor Models, Including:
Qube 3 (4000WG and 4010WG and 4100WG)
RaQ 3 (3000R) and RaQ 4 (3100R)

1. Turn on the server appliance while pressing and holding down the
Select (S) button on the LCD console.
2. Continue holding down the Select (S) button until "Select
Option:" appears on the LCD display.
3. Press and release the Select (S) button until "Boot From Net" appears
on the LCD display.
4. Press and release the Enter (E) button to begin net booting the
server appliance from the OS Restore Disc. The LCD display shows the
"Loading Kernel..." message.
5. Wait until "PLEASE SWITCH OFF POWER NOW" appears on the LCD
display. The restore process is now complete. Please turn off both
the server appliance and the computer and return them to normal
service.

MIPS Processor Models, Including:
Qube 1 (2700WG) and Qube 2 (2800WG)
RaQ 1 (2700R) and RaQ 2 (2800R)

1. Turn on the server appliance while simultaneously pressing and holding
down both the left (<) and right (>) arrow buttons on the LCD console.
2. Continue holding down both the left (<) and right (>) arrow buttons
until "Net Booting" appears on the LCD display.
3. Wait until "PLEASE SWITCH OFF POWER NOW" appears on the LCD
display. The restore process is now complete. Please turn off both
the server appliance and the computer and return them to normal
service.

Warning: During the restore process, the server appliance may
automatically reboot itself and perform other installation tasks. The
complete restore process may take 15 minutes or longer. This process must
be allowed to complete without interruption for a successful restore of
the server appliance software to its original factory-fresh condition.

know anything about the power supplys ?
Thanks

Also once the thing is restored,i just give it an ip address and then manage it from the web?
Thanks
James

Indeed, it's as simple as that.

Just surf to the IP with /admin
e.g. http://123.123.123.123/admin

The Power Supply...
Can't help you :(

After the restore, you need to access the server for the initial setup with http://ipadress first.

This will take you to the initial startup page and allow you to name the server, create a password for the admin, and do other initialization steps.

Oké,
and the Power Supply....

is it a normal 1U PSU?

yeah it is.
but its 60 watt i think

Indeed 60W,
Cobalt says in some specification sheets that ist's a 50W but the one I heve here is a 60W

Yeah the VLT60-3000 is out of stock and a reorder will mean i have to buy 25!

Anyone got spare?

just search other threats,
in the webhostingtalk lounge there is said a day ago mush about places where you can buy cheep 19" chassis/supplys