How to Install the System Software

The Solaris Operating Environment and system software is ordered separately from your system hardware.

Note –If you have just installed an internal or external storage device other than an FC-AL drive or a USB device, or any new part that plugs in to the main logic board, only restart the system to bring it to the operating environment level after performing a reconfiguration boot.

The operating system cannot recognize newly added devices or parts until you have performed a reconfiguration boot. The new boot will add any new devices to the factory-configured device tree. For more information see “How to Initiate a Reconfiguration Boot” on page 136.

The method that you will use to boot your system depends on how you will configure the system.

Solaris 8 Installation Requirement

The Sun Fire 280R server requires the Solaris 8 Hardware 1/01 Operating Environment software, or a subsequent compatible operating environment release.

Tip –For a quick summary of your installation options, consult the Start Here: Installation Instructions for Solaris 8 that accompanies your software.

Installing the Operating Environment From DVD/CD-ROM

If you are installing Solaris software on a single system from a local DVD/CD-ROM drive, choose one of the following methods:

■Solaris 8 Installation CD—A single CD-supported turnkey process

■Solaris Interactive Installation Program—An interactive program (on the Solaris 8 Software 1 of 2 CDs), followed by the co-packaged software installation programs

The Solaris Interactive Installation Program will prompt you interactively for answers, and at the end of the process you will be prompted to insert the second Solaris release CD, and then CDs from the Solaris media kit.

Sun Microsystems 280R How to Install the System Software, Solaris 8 Installation Requirement

Models: 280R