To Install Linux Using Remote Kvms Over Ip With Virtual Cd/Dvd - Sun Microsystems Fire X4150 Installation Manual

▼ To Install Linux Using Remote KVMS Over IP With
Virtual CD/DVD
1. On a remote system, open a browser, and enter the IP address of the service
processor for the server on which you want to install the OS.
The ILOM or ELOM login screen appears.
2. At the login screen, enter the user name and password for an account with
administrator privileges, and click Login.
The web GUI main menu appears.
3. Disable the session timeout:
a. From the main menu, click the System Information tab, and then click the
b. Click the Disable Timeout radio button, and then click Submit.
4. From the main menu, click the Remote Control tab and select Redirection.
The Screen appears with a Launch Redirection button.
5. Click the Launch Redirection button to open a remote console window.
A screen appears with a Launch button. It also identifies your current host name,
IP address, and user name.
6. Click Launch.
7. Mount the OS CD/DVD or ISO file to be installed on the server onto the virtual
CDROM.
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a. In the Devices menu, select the following:
b. Depending on your selection, a dialog directs you to select either a CD/DVD
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a. In the remote console screen, select Storage and then select Mount Devices.
b. In the Storage 1 Source drop-down list, select the CD/DVD drive to be used for
8. Click Submit.
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Session Time-Out submenu tab.
The Session Time-Out screen appears.
For ILOM:
CD ROM if you are using a physical CD.
CD ROM Image if you are using an ISO file.
drive, or a file.
For ELOM:
The Device Configuration screen appears.
installing the OS.