Oracle X5-2 User Manual

Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle Solaris
Operating System
This section describes how to configure the optional Oracle Solaris 11.2 SRU5 operating
system (OS) that is preinstalled on your server, if ordered. The preinstalled OS image contains
all of the necessary drivers for the server.
Note - For more up-to-date information about supported versions of the Oracle Solaris
operating system, refer to the Oracle Server X5-2 Product Notes at https://www.oracle.com/
goto/x5-2/docs.
Description Links
Review the BIOS boot mode restriction on the Oracle
Solaris 11.2 SRU5 preinstalled image.
“Preinstalled Oracle Solaris Image BIOS Boot Mode
Restriction” on page 131
Review the operating system options. “Operating System Options” on page 132
Gather the information you will need during the
configuration process.
“Oracle Solaris Configuration Worksheet” on page 132
Configure the preinstalled Oracle Solaris operating
system.
“Configure the Preinstalled Oracle Solaris Operating
System” on page 134
Review the Oracle Solaris documentation. “Oracle Solaris Operating System
Documentation” on page 137
Related Information
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“Installation Procedure Overview ” on page 13
Preinstalled Oracle Solaris Image BIOS Boot Mode
Restriction
The Oracle Solaris 11.2 SRU5 operating system (OS) image is preinstalled on the server (if
ordered) in the Legacy BIOS Boot Mode. Therefore, you must boot the server in Legacy BIOS
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Oracle X5-2 Specifications

General

Number of Processors	2
Cores per Processor	Up to 18
Form Factor	2U Rackmount
Processor	Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3
Memory	Up to 768 GB DDR4
Power Supply	1200W
Operating System	Oracle Linux, Oracle Solaris
Network	4 x 10Gb Ethernet ports