Appendix - Solaris; Tm 8 Os Installation; Introduction; Installation Requirements - Nortel Media Gateway 3500 Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Appendix - Solaris

21.1

Introduction

The Solaris
Media Gateway 3500 Media Gateway. Each version of SC software requires a specific
version of the Solaris
are utilized in the Media Gateway 3500 (to ensure full hardware compatibility and optimal
software performance), it is important to utilize Nortel provided versions of the Solaris
for installations on SC boards as needed.
Version 2.1 of the SC software requires that Solaris
boards.
21.2

Installation Requirements

Installation of Solaris™ OS on SC boards is performed via the network. The Solaris OS
Installation image must be placed on an Install Server that fulfills the following
requirements
Solaris™ 8 2/02 or later
CD-ROM Drive
At least 2 Gb free disk space in the root file system
Resides on the same subnet with Media Gateway 3500
Nortel recommends using the EMS server as the Install Server.
Note:
The installation is to be performed on the SC board while it resides in the Media Gateway
3500 chassis. In addition, the SA-2 RTM must also be in place behind the SC board during
the installation process.
21.3

Preparing the 'Install Image'

To prepare the 'Install Image', take these 5 steps:
1. In the Install Server's CD-ROM drive (the server used by the EMS is recommended),
insert the Solaris™ 8 OS 'Install Image' CD.
2. Open a terminal (via Telnet or X).
Version 3.0
TM
operating system (OS) is installed on the Shelf Controller (SC) boards of the
TM
OS. Because customized configured versions of the Solaris
The Install Server must reside on the same LAN with Media Gateway 3500
(i.e., it must be connected to the same Ethernet Switch.
21. Appendix - SolarisTM 8 OS Installation
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8 OS Installation
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8 2/02 be installed on the SC
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