Sun Blade X3-2B Model Name Change
Getting the Latest Firmware and Software
Hardware Installation and Product Notes
About This Installation Guide for Linux Operating Systems
Supported OS Versions and Latest Information
Supported Linux Operating Systems
Latest Information in Product Notes
Single-Server Installation Methods
Oracle System Assistant OS Installation Task
Obtaining Oracle System Assistant
Downloading Installation Media Kits
Download Oracle Linux Media Kits
Setting Up the Installation Method
Set Up for Remote Installation
Load BIOS Optimal Default Settings
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
Install a Linux OS (Oracle System Assistant)
Installing a Linux OS Manually
Installing Server System Tools and Updating Drivers
Update or Install System Drivers
Updating a Linux OS to a New Version
Update the Oracle Linux Operating System Version
Update the SLES Operating System Version
Update the RHEL Operating System Version
Getting Server Firmware and Software
Firmware and Software Access Options
Available Software Release Packages
Accessing Firmware and Software
Download Firmware and Software Using My Oracle Support
A local OS installation is performed at the server. The preferred procedure for a local installation method is to use the Oracle System Assistant's Install OS task. Use this procedure to set up for a local Oracle System Assistant assisted installation or a local manual (unassisted) installation.
Note - For a local OS installation, additional hardware is required and server web access is recommended.
Before You Begin
Perform the server installation as described in the Sun Blade X3-2B (formerly Sun Blade X6270 M3) Installation Guide
Obtain the following items:
Video monitor with 15-pin (DB-15) connector capabilities
USB keyboard and mouse
USB device (CD/DVD drive or thumb drive)
Multi-port dongle cable
To ensure that the server has the latest updates, server web access is recommended.
Next Steps