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
Updated firmware can be installed using one of the following:
Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center – Ops Center Enterprise Controller can automatically download the latest firmware from Oracle, or firmware can be loaded manually into the Enterprise Controller. In either case, Ops Center can install the firmware onto one or more servers, blades, or blade chassis.
For more information, go to:
http://www.oracle.com/us/products/enterprise-manager/opscenter/index.html
Oracle System Assistant – Oracle System Assistant can download and install the latest firmware from Oracle.
For more information, refer to Using Oracle System Assistant for Server Configuration.
Oracle Hardware Management Pack – The fwupdate CLI tool within the Oracle Hardware Management Pack can be used to update firmware within the system.
For more information, go to:http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=ohmp.
Oracle ILOM – Oracle ILOM and BIOS firmware are the only firmware that can be updated using the Oracle ILOM web interface and Oracle ILOM CLI.
For more information, go to: http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=ilom31.