Set Up the Local Console

Before You Begin

You need the following to set up for local installation:

• Multiport dongle cable connected to the server UCP port.

• DVD-ROM drive

• USB keyboard and mouse

• Monitor

1. Review the Product Notes for the Sun Blade X4-2B and Oracle VM software.

   • The Sun Blade X4-2B documentation is available at:

     http://www.oracle.com/goto/X4-2B/docs

   • The Oracle VM software documentation is available at:

     http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E20065_01/index.htm

2. Make sure that the server module does not have Oracle VM preinstalled.

   If you have a server module with preinstalled Oracle VM, and you want to use the preinstalled version, refer to the Sun Blade X4-2B Installation Guide for configuration instructions.

3. Download Oracle VM software ISO image from https://edelivery.oracle.com/oraclevm .
4. Create a CD/DVD using the downloaded ISO image.
5. Connect the following to the server module multiport dongle cable:

   • DVD-ROM drive (if installing from media)

   • USB keyboard and mouse

   • Monitor

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   Note - While you are configuring an operating system for a networked server, you might need to provide the logical names (assigned by the OS) and the physical name (MAC address) of each network interface being used on the Oracle VM Server.

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Next Steps

Creating a Virtual Disk and Setting the Boot Disk