Ensure that the following requirements are met:
If you want to configure RAID (redundant array of independent disks) on the server's storage drives, you must do so before you install the operating system. For instructions for configuring RAID, refer to Configuring Server Drives for OS Installation in Oracle Server X5-4 Installation Guide .
Verify that the UEFI firmware settings are set to the optimal defaults. For instructions on how to verify and, if necessary, set the UEFI firmware settings, see Verify the UEFI Optimal Defaults.
Set the UEFI firmware to the desired boot mode, Legacy BIOS or UEFI. For instructions on how to set the UEFI boot mode, see Set the Boot Mode.
The console display option is selected and set up prior to performing the installation. For more information about this option and setup instructions, see Selecting the Console Display Option.
The boot media option is selected and set up prior to performing the installation. For more information about this option and setup instructions, see Selecting the Boot Media Option.
The storage drive to be used as the installation target option is determined and set up prior to starting this installation procedure. For more information about this option and setup instructions, see Selecting the Installation Target Option.
Gather the Oracle Solaris operating system documentation so that you can use it in conjunction with the instructions provided in this section. Oracle Solaris OS documentation is available at:
For Oracle Solaris documentation: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/documentation/solaris-11-192991.html