37
CHAPTER 3
Powering On the System
This chapter includes instructions for booting the servers and for enabling the
service processor network management port.
This chapter contains the following topics:
■“Powering On the System for the First Time” on page37
■“Enabling the Service Processor Network Management Port” on page44
■“Logging Into the Service Processor” on page45
■“Using the Service Processor for Common Operations” on page50
■“Booting the Solaris Operating System” on page 56
■“VerifyingSystem Functionality” on page 59

Powering On the System for the First

Time

This section providesan overview and instructions for powering on your system the
first time.

ILOM System Console

When you power on the system, the boot process begins under the control of the
Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) system console. The system console displays
status and error messages generated by firmware-basedtests during system startup.