Powering On The Server For The First Time; Oracle Ilom System Console - Sun Oracle SPARC T4-1 Installation Manual

Powering On the Server for the First
Time
These topics provide instructions for booting Oracle's SPARC T4-1 server for the first
time and for enabling the NET MGT port. It consists of the following topics:
Step Description
1. Review the behavior of Oracle ILOM console output
when the system is powered on the first time.
2. Connect the server to a terminal display.
3. Power on the server.
4. Check that the server is operational.
5. (Optional) Assign a static IP address to the SP.
6. Review the Oracle Solaris OS configuration
parameter descriptions.

Oracle ILOM System Console

When you power on the system, the boot process begins under the control of the
Oracle ILOM system console. The system console displays status and error messages
generated by firmware-based tests that are run during system startup.
Note - To see these status and error messages, connect a terminal or terminal
emulator to the SER MGT port before power is applied to the server.
Links
"Oracle ILOM System Console" on page 51
"Connect a Terminal or Emulator to the SER MGT
Port" on page 52
"Power On the Server for the First Time" on page 53
"Verify Functionality" on page 55
"Assigning a Static IP Address to the SP" on
page 55
"Oracle Solaris OS Configuration Parameters" on
page 57
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