4.3.1.2 Network Installation Procedure

If you are using your LSI Logic adapter to support your Sparc Solaris system disk, you must install the Solaris operating system using a network install. This section describes a complete installation of the Solaris operating system to a client system using LSI Logic adapters for the system disk. The method described in this section allows you to install the LSI Logic itmpt driver onto a network boot kit, making it available during the Sparc installation process.

If you are simply installing an LSI Logic adapter as an additional storage adapter in an existing system, use the driver installation procedure described in the “Distribution File Install” portion ofSection 4.3.1.1, “Existing System Installation.”

Setting up a Boot/Install Server – Refer to the “Preparing to Install Solaris Software Over the Network,” section of the Solaris Advanced Installation Guide, available at http://docs.sun.com.

The basic steps to set up a boot and install server are as follows:

Step 1. Insert the Solaris distribution CD in the boot/install server’s CD- ROM drive.

Step 2. Change your directory to the Tools area on the distribution CD:

cd /cdrom/cdrom0/Solaris_2.8/Tools

Step 3. Use the setup_install_server script to copy the boot and installation files to the boot/install server:

./setup_install_server /export/home/install

Installing the itmpt Driver on the Boot/Install Server – After you have set up the network boot and install server, follow these steps to run the install.sh script, using the –nparameter to copy the driver kit to the boot server’s boot files:

Step 1. Place the diskette in the floppy drive and execute thevolcheck command to ensure the system sees the floppy.

Step 2. Change the directory to the root of the floppy:

cd /floppy/floppy0

Step 3. Execute the install.sh shell script to add the itmpt driver to the boot installation area:

itmpt Device Driver

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