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Sun Blade X3-2B (formerly Sun Blade X6270 M3) Installation Guide for the Oracle Solaris Operating System
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About the Sun Blade X3-2B Installation Guide for the Oracle Solaris OS

About Oracle Solaris OS Installation

Oracle Solaris Installation Task Table

Supported OS Versions and Latest Information

OS Installation Options

Single-Server Installation Methods

Assisted OS Installation

Manual OS Installation

Oracle System Assistant

Preparing to Install the OS

Obtaining Oracle Solaris Documentation

Setting Up the Installation Session

Setting Up the BIOS

Installing the Oracle Solaris OS

Install Supported Versions of the Oracle Solaris OS

Identify Logical and Physical Network Interface Names

Install Server System Tools

Access System Drivers

Getting Server Firmware and Software

Firmware and Software Updates

Firmware and Software Access Options

Available Software Release Packages

Accessing Firmware and Software

Installing Updates

Index

Single-Server Installation Methods

Select a method for providing the Oracle Solaris installation media. Use the following information to determine the local or remote OS installation that best serves your needs.

Media Delivery Method
Additional Requirements
Local assisted OS installation – Uses Oracle System Assistant.
A monitor, USB keyboard and mouse, a USB device, and Oracle Solaris distribution media. For more information, see Assisted OS Installation.
Remote assisted OS installation – Uses Oracle System Assistant.
Oracle ILOM Remote Console application, a redirected CD/DVD drive or ISO image file, and Oracle Solaris distribution media. For more information, see Assisted OS Installation.
Local using a CD/DVD drive – Uses a physical CD/DVD drive connected to the server.
A monitor, USB keyboard and mouse, a USB CD/DVD drive, and Oracle Solaris distribution media. For more information, see Manual OS Installation.
Remote using a CD/DVD drive or CD/DVD ISO image – Uses a redirected physical CD/DVD drive on a remote system running the JavaRConsole Oracle ILOM application.
A remote system with a browser, an attached physical CD/DVD drive, Oracle Solaris distribution media, and network access to the server management port. For more information, see Manual OS Installation.