This chapter provides a list of specific error messages and generic problems that you might encounter when installing the Solaris software. Some apply specifically to Solaris Web Start, some do not. These problems usually pertain to booting a system and upgrading Solaris software--the two main sections in this chapter.
le0: No carrier - transceiver cable problem |
Problem |
How to fix the problem |
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The system is not connected to the network. |
If this is a non-networked system, ignore this message. If this is a networked system, make sure the Ethernet cabling is attached securely. |
The file just loaded does not appear to be executable |
Problem |
How to fix the problem |
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The system cannot find the proper media for booting. |
Verify that the system has been set up properly to install over the network from an install server. For example, make sure you specified the correct platform group for the system when you set it up. Also, if you did not copy the Solaris 8 Installation English SPARC Platform Edition or Solaris 8 Installation Multilingual SPARC Platform Edition CD, make sure the Solaris 8 Installation English SPARC Platform Edition or Solaris 8 Installation Multilingual SPARC Platform Edition CD on the install server is mounted and accessible. |
boot: cannot open /kernel/unix |
Can't boot from file/device |
WARNING: clock gained xxx days -- CHECK AND RESET DATE! |
Problem |
How to fix the problem |
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This is an informational message. |
Ignore the message and continue with the installation. |
This section describes possible solutions for problems you might encounter when upgrading Solaris software.
No upgradeable disks |
Problem |
How to fix the problem |
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The upgrade fails because the installation program could not mount metadevices on the system. |
Metadevices cannot be upgraded automatically. Instructions are included in "Upgrading to Other Solaris Versions" in the Solstice DiskSuite 4.2 Reference Guide. |