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Powering On the Server for the First
Time
These topics provide instructions for booting Oracle’s SPARC T4-1 server for the first
time and for enabling the NET MGT port. It consists of the following topics:
Oracle ILOM System Console
When you power on the system, the boot process begins under the control of the
Oracle ILOM system console. The system console displays status and error messages
generated by firmware-based tests that are run during system startup.
Note –
To see these status and error messages, connect a terminal or terminal
emulator to the SER MGT port before power is applied to the server.
Step Description
Links
1.
Review the behavior of Oracle ILOM console output
when the system is powered on the first time.
“Oracle ILOM System Console” on page 51
2.
Connect the server to a terminal display.
“Connect a Terminal or Emulator to the SER MGT
Port” on page 52
3.
Power on the server.
“Power On the Server for the First Time” on page 53
4.
Check that the server is operational.
“Verify Functionality” on page 55
5.
(Optional) Assign a static IP address to the SP.
“Assigning a Static IP Address to the SP” on
page 55
6.
Review the Oracle Solaris OS configuration
parameter descriptions.
“Oracle Solaris OS Configuration Parameters” on
page 57
