1.2.5.2Platform and Domain Setup Information

The following information is required for installation of the SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 servers:

■Host name

■IP address

■Domain

■Netmask

■IP address of the network gateway

■IP address of the network name server

In addition, the following network connections must be available:

■One serial console connection (9600 baud, N81)

■One 10/100BASE-T Ethernet connection for SCF (connected to Port 0)

■One 10/100BASE-T Ethernet connection for each domain

1.2.5.3Selecting a System Control Network Configuration

Consider the following when determining the system control network configuration:

■An IP address appropriate to the existing environment can be assigned to each LAN port, and the Class B private address, which is the default address, can be changed.

■Either dual power feed or single power feed must be selected for the power feed option of your server.

■Do you have a separate LAN port or network for access by a field engineer? If not, does the field engineer have access through the serial port when maintenance is necessary?

Generally, there are three server control network configurations as follows, according to installation conditions:

■XSCF Configuration A (Basic Configuration)

■XSCF Configuration B (Restricted Configuration)

■XSCF Configuration C (Maximum Configuration)

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