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C H A P T E R
Powering On the System
This chapter includes instructions for booting the SPARC Enterprise T2000 server
and for enabling the system controller network management port.
The following topics are discussed:
"Powering On the System for the First Time" on page 33
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"Enabling the System Controller Network Management Port" on page 37
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"Logging Into the System Controller" on page 38
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"Using the System Controller for Common Operations" on page 44
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"Booting the Solaris Operating System" on page 46
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"Verifying System Functionality" on page 49
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Powering On the System for the First
Time
Power On Overview
System Console
When you power on the system, the boot process begins under the control of the
system console. The system console displays status and error messages generated by
firmware-based tests during system startup.
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