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Sun Blade X3-2B (formerly Sun Blade X6270 M3) Installation Guide for Linux Operating Systems |
Sun Blade X3-2B Model Name Change
Getting the Latest Firmware and Software
About This Installation Guide for Linux Operating Systems
Supported OS Versions and Latest Information
Downloading Installation Media Kits
Setting Up the Installation Method
Installing the Operating System
Identifying Logical and Physical Network Interface Names for Linux OS Configuration
Identify Logical and Physical Network Interface Names While Installing Oracle Linux or RHEL
Identify Logical and Physical Network Interface Names While Installing SLES
Installing a Linux OS Manually
Installing Server System Tools and Updating Drivers
Updating a Linux OS to a New Version
Getting Server Firmware and Software
Firmware and Software Access Options
Available Software Release Packages
The Oracle System Assistant Install OS task provides assisted OS installation of a supported versions of the Linux OS.
Before You Begin
Prepare the server storage drives. For more information, refer to the Sun Blade X3-2B (formerly Sun Blade X6270 M3) Installation Guide.
Perform the steps in Preparing to Install the OS.
During the OS installation and configuration process, you might need to provide logical and physical network names. For more information, see Identifying Logical and Physical Network Interface Names for Linux OS Configuration.
For local installation, have the installation media available to insert into the attached physical CD/DVD-ROM drive when prompted.
For remote installation, insert the installation media into the Remote Console system’s CD/DVD-ROM drive. Make sure you have selected CD-ROM from the Remote Console Device menu.
If you are using an ISO image, ensure that the it is accessible from the Remote Console system. Make sure you have selected CD-ROM Image from the Remote Console Device menu.
The Oracle System Assistant main screen appears.
This action ensures that the application has the latest firmware and drivers before you begin the OS installation.
Note - Server web access is required to update Oracle System Assistant.
This action ensures that the server has the latest firmware and before you begin the OS installation.
The Install OS screen appears.
This is the location of the OS distribution media. If you attached a CD/DVD drive, you might need to click the Refresh button to see it in the drop-down list.
This is the device on which you install the OS.
Caution - Loss of data. The OS installation erases the contents of the disk. All data on the selected disk is erased. |
The server boots.
Next Steps