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CHAPTER 3
Powering On the SystemThis chapter includes instructions for booting the server and for enabling the system
controller network management port.
The following topics are discussed:
■“Powering On the Server for the First Time” on page25
■“Logging In Tothe ALOM CMT System Controller” on page 29
■“Using the ALOM CMT System Controller for Common Operations” on page35
■“Booting the Solaris Operating System” on page 39
Powering On the Server for the First
Time
Power On Overview
System Console
When you power on the system, the boot process begins under the control of the
system console. The system console displays status and errormessages generated by
firmware-based tests during system startup.