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Cisco PGW 2200 Softswitch Release 9.8 Software Installation and Configuration Guide
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Chapter 2 Installing the Sun Solaris 10 Operating System
Before You Start
Before You Start
Be sure to read the following cautions, notes, and tips before installing the Sun Solaris 10 operating
system and the operating environment.
Cautions, Notes, and Tips
Note The procedures in this chapter require a working knowledge of the system administration procedures for
the Sun Solaris (UNIX) operating system.
Note Be sure to have the required information listed in Chapter 1, “Preparing for Sun Solaris Operating
System and Cisco PGW 2200 Softswitch Software Installation,” before you begin the installation
process.
Note Allow at least 2 hours downtime for the installation of the Cisco PGW 2200 Softswitch software
environment.
Note The text in the screens displayed throughout this document might differ slightly from the text displayed
on your console. The screen displays are for reference only and should be treated as examples.
Note Most of the steps in the installation process ask you to press F2 to continue. However, F2 does not apply
to all console types. If it does not apply on your system, you should press Esc-2 instead.
Tip During the installation process, monitor system output frequently for error messages and correct any
error conditions before continuing with the installation.
Loading the Sun Solaris 10 Operating System
This section provides the following instructions for loading the Sun Solaris 10 operating system:
• Devices on Supported Platforms, page 2-3
• Installing the Sun Solaris 10 Operating System for Sparc-based Platforms, page 2-3
• Installing the Sun Solaris 10 Operating System for Opteron-based Platforms, page 2-13
• Configuring Your Host, page 2-50
• Platform-Specific Installation Procedures, page 2-62
• Installing the Sparc-based Solaris 10 Patches Package (CSCOh022), page 2-73
• Installing the Opteron-based Solaris 10 Patches Package (CSCOh032), page 2-75