Installing Using A Local Console Or Remote Kvm; To Install Using A Local Console Or Remote Kvm - Sun Microsystems Fire X4150 Installation Manual

c. Pack the x86 boot archive. Enter:
d. If necessary, copy the patched miniroot to the installation image on the
10. Depending on your server's firmware version, run one of the following
commands:
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See
your system firmware levels.
The output of the installation appears on the serial port.
11. Install the Solaris 10 OS.

Installing Using a Local Console or Remote KVM

This installation method includes directing the server output to the local console or
to a remote console (RVKM) when the local CD/DVD drive is used.
▼ To Install Using a Local Console or Remote
KVM
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See the instructions at http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/doc/817-5504.
Note – Before performing a remote installation, use the web GUI to disable the
session timeout function.
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# /boot/solaris/bin/root_archive packmedia \
install server.
If you patched the miniroot on a remote Solaris 10 x86 system, you must copy
the patched miniroot to the install server by entering the following command:
# cp remote_install_dir_path/boot/x86.miniroot \
install_server_path/install_dir_path/boot/x86.miniroot
install_server_path The path to the install server system on your network.
install_dir_path The path to the x86 network installation image.
For systems with newer firmware:
# add_install_client -B console=ttya, input-device=ttya,\
output device=ttya
For systems with older firmware:
# add_install_client -B console=ttyb, input-device=ttyb,\
output device=ttyb
"Firmware Versions and Their Impact on Installation" on page 17 to identify