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CHAPTER
3
Powering On the System
This chapter includes instructions for booting the Sun Fire T1000 system and for
enabling the system controller network management port.
The following topics are discussed:
■ “Powering On the System for the First Time” on page 25
■ “Logging In To the System Controller” on page 27
■ “Using the System Controller for Common Operations” on page 33
■ “Booting the Solaris Operating System” on page 35
Powering On the System for the First
Time
▼ To Power On the System for the First Time
Tip – The serial terminal or a terminal emulator should be connected before you
connect the power cables, or you will not see the system messages. As soon as AC
power is connected to the system, the system controller immediately powers on,
runs diagnostics, and initializes the ALOM-CMT firmware. ALOM-CMT times out
after 60 seconds and the ALOM-CMT display disappears as it reverts to the system
console. For more information, refer to the Sun Fire T1000 Server Advanced Lights Out
Manager (ALOM) Guide.
1. Connect a terminal or a terminal emulator (PC or workstation) to the SC serial
management port.
Configure the terminal or terminal emulator with these settings: