Configuring network interfaces and the boot device – Sun Microsystems Sun Fire V490 User Manual

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C H A P T E R

8

Configuring Network Interfaces and
the Boot Device

This chapter provides information and instructions that are required to plan and to
configure the supported network interfaces.

Tasks covered in this chapter include:

“How to Configure the Primary Network Interface” on page 144

“How to Configure Additional Network Interfaces” on page 146

“How to Select the Boot Device” on page 149

Note –

Many of the procedures in this chapter assume that you are familiar with the

OpenBoot firmware and that you know how to enter the OpenBoot environment.
For background information, see “About the ok Prompt” on page 49. For
instructions, see “How to Get to the ok Prompt” on page 126.

Caution –

Do not attempt to access any internal components unless you are a

qualified service technician. Detailed service instructions can be found in the
Sun Fire V490 Server Parts Installation and Removal Guide, which is included on the
Sun Fire V490 Documentation CD.

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