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SPARC T5-8 Server Product Notes

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Updated: May 2016
 
 

Minimum Supported Versions of the Firmware, OS, and Software

If you configure the server with Oracle VM Server for SPARC, you can install various combinations of the minimum (or later) versions of the OS. For example, you can use Oracle Solaris 11.1.4.6 for the control domain, and Oracle Solaris 10 9/10 in guest domains.


Note - Oracle Solaris 11 is the recommended OS for T5 servers. The advantages of Oracle Solaris 11 include simplified installation and maintenance, enhanced virtualization capabilities and performance enhancements. A more detailed list may be found at: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/server-storage/solaris11/overview/solaris-matrix-1549264.html

Note - Oracle VM Server for SPARC 3.1.1 requires firmware version 9.1.2.d. Oracle Solaris 11.1 SRU 17 contains Oracle VM Server for SPARC 3.1.1.
Software
Minimum Supported Versions
Oracle System Firmware
9.0.0.h for fully populated servers (two processor modules).
9.1.0.b for half-populated servers (one processor module).

Note -  Both versions include Oracle ILOM 3.2.1.

9.2.1.x for installing directly from a USB device. See Installing and Booting Oracle Solaris 11 From Devices Connected to a USB Port.

Note -  The server might require more recent firmware to support Oracle Solaris Kernel Zones. For specific firmware requirements, refer to Creating and Using Oracle Solaris Kernel Zones.

Oracle Solaris 11 OS
For the control domain, guest domains, and nonvirtualized configurations:
Oracle Solaris 11.1. 4.6
Includes these software components:
  • Oracle VM Server for SPARC 3.0.0.2

  • Oracle Electronic Prognostics

  • Oracle VTS 7.0 PS 15 (S11.1 SRU4)

Oracle Solaris 10 OS
For the control domain, guest domains, or for nonvirtualized configurations:
  • Oracle Solaris 10 1/13 plus patches and and Oracle VM Server for SPARC (SUNWldm package)

For guest domains only:
  • Oracle Solaris 10 9/10 OS or Oracle Solaris 10 8/11 OS, plus Oracle Solaris 10 1/13 SPARC Bundle and patches.

Note - Oracle Electronic Prognostics 1.3 is not included, but you can install it separately.

Note - The Oracle Solaris 10 OS includes Oracle VTS 7 PS15.