CHAPTER 1

Introduction to Server Software and Configuration

This chapter provides an overview of the SPARC® Enterprise M4000/M5000/M8000/M9000 server software and configuration. It has these sections:

■XSCF Firmware

■Solaris OS Software

■Software Services

■Preparing for System Configuration

■Related Information

Note – This manual documents both the midrange (M4000 and M5000) and the high-end (M8000 and M9000) servers. This manual covers initial system configuration only. (See “Initial Configuration Tasks” on page 5.) When you have completed the initial configuration, refer to the SPARC Enterprise M4000/M5000/M8000/M9000 Servers XSCF User’s Guide for day-to-day system administration and management tasks.

XSCF Firmware

Your server provides system management capabilities through eXtended System Controller Facility (XSCF) firmware, pre-installed at the factory on the Service Processor1 boards.

1. The Service Processor is sometimes referred to as the XSCF Unit, or XSCFU.

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