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5.If you have changed the SP Serial Port default settings, make sure you reset them to the default settings.

6.Follow the Solaris 10 preinstallation onscreen prompts.

7.Use the information gathered in “Installation Worksheet” on page 27 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.

To Redirect the Console Output to the Video Port (Optional)

Caution – This procedure is intended for advanced users of Solaris only. You can seriously disrupt the proper functioning of the server or render the server unbootable if you introduce a problem in the bootenv.rc file.

After completing the preceding steps and while logged in to the SP, if you wish to redirect the console output to the video port, type the eeprom command at the prompt with the following arguments:

eeprom output-device=screen eeprom input-device=keyboard

To Connect to the Server Using a Serial Capture Program

To connect to the server using a serial capture program:

1.Use a cable to connect the serial port of the server to the serial port of the serial capture host system.

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Contents Sun Fire X2100 M2 Server Installation Guide Please Recycle Contents Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System Safety and Compliance Information Setting Up the Sun Fire X2100 M2 Server HardwareStart Planning the Installation ProcessPackage Contents Inventory Installing the Server Into a Rack With Optional Slide Rails To Connect the Cables Connecting the CablesBack Panel Label Connector/Slot Powering On and Powering Off ServerConfiguration Without adequate cooling mechanisms To Power Off Main Power Mode To Power On Main Power ModeTroubleshooting the Sun Fire X2100 M2 Server Setup Setup Troubleshooting and Support3Troubleshooting Procedures 4System Information Needed for Support Contacting SupportSun Fire X2100 M2 Server Documentation About the Embedded LOM Service Processor Software Setting Up the Sun Fire X2100 M2 Server SoftwareSun Fire X2100 M2 Server Installation Guide August To Configure the Embedded LOM SP Using a Serial Connection Show /SP/AgentInfo To Configure the Embedded LOM SP Using a Dhcp Server Configuring the Embedded LOM SP Using an Ethernet ConnectionLog in to your Dhcp server and view its Dhcp log file # ssh -l root To Configure Static IP Addresses Using the Web GUI To Configure the Embedded LOM SP Using a Static IP AddressClick the Control button to display the drop-down menu Network Settings Page displays Changing Serial Output to Display the System Information To Configure Static IP Addresses Using the CLI1Serial Terminal Key Remapping Configuring or Installing System Software Installing Other Operating Systems and Drivers Additional Preinstalled SoftwareBefore You Begin Installation WorksheetInstallation Worksheet Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System Installation Worksheet To Connect to the Server Using a Serial Capture Program on Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating SystemSelect Advanced To Redirect the Console Output to the Video Port Optional To Connect to the Server Using a Serial Capture ProgramStart a terminal session to capture the serial port output Solaris 10 Operating System User Information Accessing Solaris 10 User DocumentationDownloading Solaris 10 OS Software Solaris 10 OS TrainingSun Fire X2100 M2 Server Installation Guide August