Local and Remote Media Launch Options for Sun Fire Servers

This section describes the different methods for launching the Oracle Hardware Installation Assistant application on supported Sun Fire servers. Identify the method that best matches your server type and installation environment needs.

Supported Methods for Sun Fire Servers	Description
Locally at the server using the Oracle Hardware Installation Assistant application CD/DVD or an application-prepared USB flash drive.	Launch the application from a CD/DVD in the server’s CD/DVD drive.
Locally at the server using the Oracle Hardware Installation Assistant application USB flash drive.	Launch the application from a prepared USB flash drive connected to one of the server’s USB port. See Launching Oracle Hardware Installation Assistant Using a USB Flash Drive.
Remotely using a remote console through the server’s service processor. This method allows you to boot the Oracle Hardware Installation Assistant application from a virtual CD/DVD.	Launch the application from a virtual CD/DVD using the Oracle ILOM Remote Console application. Refer to your server’s Oracle ILOM documentation for information about the remote console application. Note - There are multiple versions of Oracle ILOM, be sure to refer to the guide that matches your server’s installed version.
Remotely over the network using a PXE network boot image.	Launch the application from a PXE server. Using this method can significantly reduce the installation time. Instructions for configuring PXE network boot can be found in Launching an Attended PXE-Based Session. Other remote installation options include Performing Unattended PXE-Based Provisioning Tasks.

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