Sun Microsystems X6240 manual Setting Up Platform Operating System and Driver Software

Setting Up Platform Operating System and Driver Software

After configuring the server module ILOM network settings, you can configure the preinstalled Solaris 10 or Windows Server 2003 R2 operating system or install a supported Linux operating system and drivers.

■If you want to use the preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System, refer to “Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System” on page 31.

■If you want to use the preinstalled Windows Server 2003 R2 operating system, refer to “Configuring the Preinstalled Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Operating System” on page 47.

■For details about installing a supported Linux or Solaris OS and the required drivers, refer to Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Operating System Installation Guide (820-3969).

■For details about installing a supported Windows OS and the required drivers, refer to Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Windows Operating System Installation Guide (820-3970).

■For additional OS considerations specific to this server, also refer to the Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Product Notes (820-3972).

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