Oracle^® Servers X8-2 and X8-2L Operating Systems Installation Guide

Set Up the Boot Media for Local Installation

1. Obtain the OS distribution files for the installation.

   See Supported Operating Systems.

2. Insert the media that contains the OS distribution files into the server.

   For example, insert the USB flash drive that contains the OS distribution files into the external USB port located on the back panel of the server.

   For more details, refer to:

   • Location of the server's external USB port – Server Components in Oracle Servers X8-2 and X8-2L Installation Guide

   • Attaching local devices to the server – Attach Devices to the Server in Oracle Server X8-2L Service Manual

   • Location of server cables – Server Features and Components in Oracle Servers X8-2 and X8-2L Installation Guide

3. For more information about how to prepare the boot media, see Resources For Using Boot Media.

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