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eServer i5/p5, System i5/p5, OpenPower
Linux can be installed on the entire system (unmanaged mode) or on an LPAR. A
CD-ROM drive, DVD drive, or an installation server in the network can be used
as the installation source.
JS20 Blade, JS21 Blade
Linux can only be installed on the entire system—on a blade—on this type of ma-
chine. A CD-ROM drive, DVD drive, or an installation server in the network can
be used as the installation source.
IntelliStation, ATX Workstation and Server
Linux can only be installed on the entire system. A CD-ROM drive, DVD drive,
or an installation server in the network can be used as the installation source.
3.2 IPL Options
Depending on the hardware used and on the chosen type of installation, the following
options for the initial IPL are available for installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server:
Table 3.1
IPL Option
CD or DVD drive
Network
3.3 Installation Source
For installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, the installation files must be available in
the local network or on a locally provided CD-ROM or DVD. Provide a network source
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IPL Options
Use
Simplest booting procedure. The system requires a locally
available CD-ROM or DVD drive for this.
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server can also be booted from the
network. This requires copying the appropriate kernel
(suseboot/inst64 or ISERIES64) from the first CD to
a boot server. Booting from network can be selected in the
firmware or with i5/OS.
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