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5.10.6 eServer 326

This section briefly describes the system initialization process for eServer 326 servers. For detailed
information on system initialization, see AMD64 Architecture, Programmer’s Manual Volume 2: System
Programming
, at

http://www.amd.com/us-en/assets/content_type/white_papers_and_tech_docs/24593.pdf.

5.10.6.1 Boot methods

SLES supports booting from a hard disk, a CD-ROM, or a floppy disk. CD-ROM and floppy disk boots are
used for installation and to perform diagnostics and maintenance. A typical boot is from a boot image on the
local hard disk.

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Figure 5-82: System z SLES boot sequence