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Old 12-01-2003, 02:20 PM   #1
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Lightbulb Solaris 8 on Dell SC400


I am new to Solaris Platform!. Just got a Dell SC400 Server with standard features - did any of them tried installing Solaris 8 - if so could you please give the suggestions - what are the Drivers I need to download.... and any different procedure are available to follow....

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Old 12-15-2003, 09:43 AM   #2
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To tell you the truth, I couldn't find anything about installing Solaris on this server you have. The only thing I could suggest is to get most of your individual hardware specs and match it up against the Solaris x86 compatibility lists or the such..
 
Old 12-15-2003, 03:12 PM   #3
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Solaris 8 on Dell

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Thank You trickykid I think so you are right, I tried installing Solaris 8 it turned out to be a big flop show..I came close to the installation setup and then the system use to restart with some bug I couldn't even have a look at that bug...it just flash and then restarts...If you have any idea what to do in case if you came across these problem...Please let me know thank You
 
  


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