The Sun Blade Server Modules running a Linux operating system requires the ACPI driver configured to support hot plug operations. After completing the Linux installation, follow the procedure below to configure the ACPI driver.
Complete the Linux OS installation on the Sever Module prior to configuring the ACPI driver.
At a shell prompt, create the following file in /etc/init.d/acpiphp:
Make the file executable by typing:
Add the script to the automated system startup sequence by typing:
Verify that the acpiphp “service” has been registered properly by typing:
The system returns output similar to the following:
This one time only (alternatively reboot the system now), you can manually start the new acpiphp “service" by typing:
When the system starts, the acpiphp kernel module will be loaded automatically whenever the system is rebooted.
To verify that the proper hot-plug driver is installed, type:
The system returns output similar to the following (the numbers might vary):