2.12.1 Before You Begin

If your server is configured without a local graphics console, you need to install one in order to install the system and to run diagnostic tests. For background information, see "2.10 About Communicating With the Server".

Alternatively, you can attach an alphanumeric (ASCII) terminal to the system's serial port; see "2.11 How to Attach an Alphanumeric Terminal".

To install a local graphics console, you must have:

• A supported PCI-based graphics card

• A monitor with appropriate resolution

• A Sun-compatible keyboard

• A Sun-compatible mouse and mouse pad