2.11.1 Before You Begin

If your server is configured without a local graphics console, you need to attach an alphanumeric (ASCII) terminal (or establish a tip connection) to the server in order to install the system software and to run diagnostic tests. For background information, see "2.10 About Communicating With the Server".

Alternatively, you can install a local graphics console on the server; see "2.12 How to Configure a Local Graphics Console".

For information about establishing a tip connection, see your Sun Enterprise 220R Server Owner's Guide or the OpenBoot 3.x Command Reference Manual, an online version of which is included with the Solaris System Administrator AnswerBook that ships with Solaris software.