Sun Microsystems 280R manual How to Configure the Standard Ethernet Interface

How to Configure the Standard Ethernet Interface

Before You Begin

You must perform the following tasks:

■Complete the prerequisite network-related preparations at the beginning of the section “How to Install the Sun Fire 280R Server” on page 15

■Determine which Ethernet port you want to use; see “About Network Interface Options” on page 86

■Attach a cable to the Ethernet port; see “How to Connect a Twisted-Pair Ethernet (TPE) Cable” on page 57

Note –You can configure only one Ethernet interface during installation of the operating environment. To configure additional interfaces, see “How to Add an Ethernet Interface” on page 54.

What to Do

1.Assign a host name to the system.

The host name must be unique within the network. It can be made up of characters and numbers. Do not use a dot in the host name. Do not begin the name with a number or a special character.

2.Determine the Internet Protocol (IP) address for the interface.

Your network administrator must assign an IP address. Each network device or interface must have a unique IP address.

3.Resume the installation of the system.

See “How to Install the Sun Fire 280R Server” on page 15. When installing the operating system, you will be prompted to enter the host name, IP address, and netmask (if necessary) of the system.

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