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3
Powering On the System
This chapter includes instructions for booting the server and for enabling the system
controller network management port.
The following topics are discussed:
“Powering On the Server for the First Time” on page 25
“Logging In To the ALOM CMT System Controller” on page 29
“Using the ALOM CMT System Controller for Common Operations” on page 35
“Booting the Solaris Operating System” on page 39
Powering On the Server for the First
Time
Power On Overview
System Console
When you power on the system, the boot process begins under the control of the
system console. The system console displays status and error messages generated by
firmware-based tests during system startup.