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Sun Microsystems X6240 User Manual

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Chapter 3

Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System

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2. Verify that the communication properties of the service processor are set to the

defaults. For example:

3. If the speed is anything other than 9600, change it by using the command:

-> set /SP/serial/host pendingspeed=9600 commitpending=true

4. Start the serial console mode by entering the following:

-> start /SP/console

Only accounts with Administrator privileges are enabled to configure the SP.

5. When the prompt appears, type y:

Are you sure you want to start /SP/console (y/n)? y

6. Power on main power to the server module by using a pointed object or stylus

to press the recessed Power button on the front panel.

POST messages appear on your screen as the OS boots up.

7. Follow the Solaris 10 preinstallation on-screen prompts.

8. Use the information gathered in

“Installation Worksheet” on page 32

to help you

enter the system and network information as you are prompted.

The screens that are displayed will vary, depending on the method that you chose
for assigning network information to the server (DHCP or static IP address).

After you have entered the system configuration information, the server completes
the boot process and displays the Solaris login prompt.

-> show /SP/serial/host

/SP/serial/host

Targets:

Properties:

commitpending = (Cannot show property)

pendingspeed = 9600

speed = 9600

Commands:

cd

show