http://www.oracle.com/goto/solaris11/docs
2.
From Oracle ILOM, set the OpenBoot auto-boot? parameter to false.
-> set /HOST/bootmode script="setenv auto-boot? false"
This setting prevents the server from booting from the preinstalled OS. When you use
bootmode, the change applies only to a single boot and expires in 10 minutes if the power on the
host is not reset.
When you are ready to initiate the OS installation, reset the host.
3.
-> reset /System
Are you sure you want to reset /System (y/n)? y
Performing reset on /System
4.
Switch communication to the server host.
-> start /HOST/console
Are you sure you want to start /HOST/console (y/n)? y
Serial console started. To stop, type #.
The server might take several minutes to complete POST. Then the OpenBoot prompt (ok) is
displayed.
Boot from the appropriate boot media for your installation method.
5.
For more information, refer to Installing Oracle Solaris 11 Systems, comparing installation
options at.
http://www.oracle.com/goto/solaris11/docs
For a list of valid boot commands, type:
ok help boot
boot <specifier> ( -- )
Examples:
boot
boot net
boot cdrom
boot disk1:h
boot tape
boot disk myunix -as
dload <filename> ( addr -- )
Examples:
4000 dload /export/root/foo/test
Reach a State to Install a Fresh OS (Oracle ILOM CLI)
boot kernel ( default ) or other file
- boot kernel from default device.
Factory default is to boot
from DISK if present, otherwise from NET.
- boot kernel from network
- boot kernel from CD-ROM
- boot from disk1 partition h
- boot default file from tape
- boot myunix from disk with flags "-as"
debug load of file over network at address
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