Oracle X5-2 User Manual

Configuring the Preinstalled Oracle Linux
Operating System
This section describes how to configure the optional Oracle Linux 6.5 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 available versions of the Oracle Linux 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
Linux 6.5 preinstalled image.
“Preinstalled Oracle Linux Image BIOS Boot Mode
Restriction” on page 140
Review the operating system options. “Operating System Options” on page 140
Gather the information you will need during the
installation process.
“Oracle Linux Configuration Worksheet” on page 140
Configure the preinstalled Oracle Linux operating
system.
“Configure the Preinstalled Oracle Linux Operating
System” on page 141
Update and register the Oracle Linux operating system. “Register and Update Your Oracle Linux Operating
System” on page 144
Review the Oracle Linux documentation. “Oracle Linux Operating System
Documentation” on page 144
Related Information
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“Installation Procedure Overview ” on page 13
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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