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C H A P T E R
3
Setup and Power-On Procedures
This chapter tells you how to set up a system console device and how to power on
the server. It also provides guidelines for installing the Solaris OS. Ensure that you
have installed the server into a cabinet and, if you have used a 4-post cabinet, and
that you have routed cords and cables into the cable management arm (see
) before following the instructions in this chapter.
This chapter contains the following procedures and information:
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“IMPORTANT: About Initial Configuration and Power-On” on page 29
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“About Setting Up a System Console Device” on page 30
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“Preparing to Configure the Primary Network Interface” on page 38
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“Powering On the Server” on page 39
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“Installing the Solaris Operating System and Additional Software” on page 44
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IMPORTANT: About Initial
Configuration and Power-On
The ALOM system controller is operational regardless of system power state. It
boots as soon as you attach live power cords to the system. If you want to view the
ALOM self-test diagnostics, you must set up a system console device, terminal
server or Tip connection
before
attaching the power cords. If you connect the power
cords before setting up a connection to the serial management port, you will miss
the initial ALOM self-test diagnostics.
