Oracle SPARC T5-2 Getting Started Manual page 4

7. Power on the server and redirect the host output to display on the serial terminal device.
-> start /System
Are you sure you want to start /System (y/n)? y
-> start /HOST/console
Are you sure you want to start /HOST/CONSOLE (y/n)? y
Serial console started.
. . .
The server initialization might take several minutes to complete.
To cancel the server initialization, press the #. (Hash+Dot) keys to return to the Oracle ILOM prompt. Then
type: stop /System
8. (Optional) You can execute other Oracle ILOM commands while the server initialization continues in the
background.
a. To display the Oracle ILOM prompt, press the #. (Hash+Dot) keys.
b. To see information about available Oracle ILOM commands, type: help
To see information about a specific command, type: help command-name
c. To return to displaying host output from the server initialization, type: start /HOST/console
9. When prompted, follow the onscreen instructions and type the configuration information for your system.
If you are not sure how to respond, accept the default and make changes later when the Oracle Solaris OS is
running. After you confirm the configuration information, the server reboots and displays the Oracle Solaris
login prompt.
10. Log in to the server.
You now can enter Oracle Solaris OS commands at the prompt. For more details, refer to the Oracle Solaris
11 or 10 OS man pages and documentation at:
http://www.oracle.com/goto/Solaris11/docs
http://www.oracle.com/goto/Solaris10/docs
Note –
Consider using Oracle VM Server for SPARC. Oracle VM Server for SPARC is a preinstalled system
virtualization feature that provides a discrete logical grouping with its own operating system, resources, and
identity within a single computer system. You can run a variety of applications in different logical domains and
keep them independent for performance and security purposes.
▼ Check for Latest OS Updates, Patches, and Firmware
Some server features are enabled only when certain versions of patches or firmware are installed. Install the
latest available versions for the best performance, security, and stability.
1. Review the SPARC T5-2 Server Product Notes.
See "Related Documentation"
This document describes important product dependencies and late-breaking information.
on page 5.
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