Machine won't boot off network, CDROM, or DVD

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Update Date:	2011-05-24
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Solution 1003922.1 : Machine won't boot off network, CDROM, or DVD

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Applies to:

Sun Blade 2000 Workstation
Sun Ultra 10 Workstation
Sun Ultra 30 Workstation
Sun Ultra 45 Workstation
All Platforms

Goal

This document will provide guidance on several causes of failure to boot from network, cdrom or dvd.

Solution

The error message reported will look similar to the example below.

Some details might be different in regards to the machine type, the method of booting, etc. Please note this problem is not specific to the V210.

Rebooting with command: boot net - install
Boot device: /pci@1f,700000/network@2 File and args: - install
100 Mbps FDX Link up
Requesting Internet Address for 0:3:ba:9d:a6:dd
Requesting Internet Address for 0:3:ba:9d:a6:dd
100 Mbps FDX Link up
boot: cannot open kernel/sparcv9/unix
Enter filename [kernel/sparcv9/unix]:

In this particular case, the hardware required a later version of Solaris[TM] than what was specified on the network boot information. Similar messages would appear if a Solaris[TM] 9 DVD or CDROM was used. If error messages like this ever appear, first check the Sun System Handbook, under the machine "Quick Facts", to verify the version of Solaris required for successful booting.

It is also worth checking processor type/speed, as that can change the requirements as well.

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Change History
Date: 2008-11-21
User Name: T230884
Action: Quality Review
Date: 2006-07-21
User Name: 29589
Action: Approved
Comment: Checked w/Paul about merging this w/an older doc. He feels this is a different issue and needs to stand alone. I changd the audience from free to contract.

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