Opensolaris Installation Overview - Sun Microsystems Fire X4150 Installation Manual

OpenSolaris Installation Overview

The procedures in this chapter cover the installation of the OpenSolaris OS and
supported drivers for a new installation. See
installation task map
Task Map for Initial OpenSolaris OS Installation
TABLE 4-1
Task
Set up your server.
Prepare your server for OS
installation.
Set up your system for a RAID or
non-RAID configuration based on
the SAS controller card.
Review the your server's product
notes.
Install the OpenSolaris OS.
Install patches, if necessary.
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Install your server hardware and
configure the service processor.
Set the display environment.If
necessary, erase the primary boot
disk.
Your server supports two SAS
controller cards. RAID setup is
different for each card.
The product notes contain late-
breaking news about the
OpenSolaris OS software and
patches.
Choose an installation method and
locate the installation instructions.
Patches are available from the
SunSolve Patch Portal at:
http://www.sunsolve.sun.com
for the OpenSolaris
TABLE 4-1
Instructions
See your server's installation
guide.
Chapter 1: Operating System
Installation Overview and
Preparation
Chapter 2: Configuring RAID
See your server's product notes.
"Installation Methods" on page 31
See your server's product notes.