Introduction

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Introduction

This document describes the XCP 1101 firmware release as supported on M-Series (M3000/M4000/M5000/M8000/M9000) servers. Except where noted otherwise, the information in this document applies to all of these servers.

This chapter contains important information that applies to firmware, hardware and software as of this firmware release. Other sections describe matters limited to firmware, software, or hardware.

Note - Oracle publishes Product Notes for regular firmware releases, such as XCP 1100, but for only some updates, such as XCP 1101. Always check the Oracle firmware download site for the latest available firmware and its associated README file.

Generally, Product Notes content supersedes that of other product documentation because Product Notes are published more frequently. However, in case of a conflict, compare the publication date on each document’s title page.

Compatible Hardware, Firmware, and Software Matrix

Please check the SPARC Enterprise M3000/M4000/M5000/M8000/M9000 Server, Processor, and Software Requirements Matrix at the following URL:

https://supporthtml.oracle.com/ep/faces/secure/km/DocumentDisplay.jspx?id=1145383.1

The matrix lists supported hardware, firmware and operating system (OS) versions, as well as required software patches. Always refer to a patch’s README for information about patch requirements and special installation instructions. The two-digit suffix of each patch represents the minimum revision level of the patch. Check http://myoraclesupport.com for the latest patch revision. Apply patches in the order listed.

Caution - Before installing any processor - such as the SPARC64 VII+ processor -verify that your server satisfies all requirements for that processor type. Such requirements include minimum required XCP firmware and Oracle Solaris OS versions, and all required patches.

Obtaining Oracle Solaris Patches

The Oracle Sun Connection Update Manager can be used to reinstall the patches if necessary or to update the system with the latest set of mandatory patches. For more information about the Sun Connection Update Manager, refer to the Sun Update Connection System Administration Guide at:

http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/prod/updconn.sys

Or visit:

http://wikis.sun.com/display/SunConnection/Update+Manager

Installation information and README files are included in the patch downloads.

Two options are available to register your system and to use the Oracle Sun Connection Update Manager to obtain the latest Oracle Solaris OS patches:

Use the Update Manager GUI to obtain patches. For more information, refer to the Sun Update Connection documentation at the links mentioned previously.

Use the smpatch(1M) command to obtain patches. For more information, refer to the smpatch(1M) man page or the reference manual collection for your version of the Oracle Solaris OS.

Caution - For SPARC Enterprise M4000/M5000 servers running the Oracle Solaris 10 11/06 OS, patches 123003-03 and 124171-06 must be installed on your system prior to using Sun Connection Update Manager. These patches can be downloaded from http://myoraclesupport.com. Note that Oracle Solaris 10 11/06 does not support SPARC64 VII processors.

Compatible Web Browsers

Many web browsers support the XSCF Web. The browsers in TABLE 1-1 have demonstrated compatibility with the XSCF Web through testing.

TABLE 1-1 Tested Web Browser Versions
Web Browser Application	Version
Mozilla Firefox	3.0 and 3.5.9
Microsoft Internet Explorer	7.0 and 8.0