Oracle Server X5-2 - Selecting the Boot Media Option; Boot Media Options Requirements

Selecting the Boot Media Option
Where hostname can be the DNS name or the IP address for the server SP.
b.
Log in to Oracle ILOM.
The default Oracle ILOM is root and the password is changeme.
c.
Redirect the serial output from the server to the SSH client. Type:
-> start /HOST/console
Related Information
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Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) 3.2 Documentation Library at: http://www.
oracle.com/goto/ILOM/docs
Selecting the Boot Media Option
You can start the operating system installation to the server by booting a local or remote
installation media source. This section identifies the supported media sources and the setup
requirements for each source.
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“Boot Media Options Requirements” on page 14
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“Set Up the Boot Media for a Local Installation” on page 15
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“Set Up the Boot Media for a Remote Installation” on page 16
Boot Media Options Requirements
This section describes the requirements for using local and remote media.
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“Local Boot Media Requirements” on page 14
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“Remote Boot Media Requirements” on page 15
Local Boot Media Requirements
Local boot media requires a built-in storage device on the server, or an external storage device
attached to the server.
Supported OS local boot media sources can include:
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CD/DVD-ROM installation media
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USB removable flash drive media
14 Oracle Server X5-2 Installation Guide for Windows Server Operating Systems • April 2016