Re: PROM update with linux
Le jeudi 10 novembre 2005 à 20:48 +0100, Hendrik Sattler a écrit : Am Donnerstag, 10. November 2005 17:37 schrieb Hendrik Sattler: I got OBP-3.31 (currently, OBP-3.11 is installed) but do not quite know how to proceed. There is no Solaris installed and I doubt that the OBP can read Ext3. Can I refer to the update file directly from SILO? I have an empty hard drive, how can I format it so that it's suitable for an OBP upgrade? To clearify where I found the PROM: http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/advsearch.do?collection=PATCHtype=collectionsqueryKey5=106455toDocument=yes It is a tar.Z file, GNU tar can handle it after installing the ncompress package. $ file flash-update-Ultra60-09 flash-update-Ultra60-09: ELF 32-bit MSB executable, SPARC32PLUS, V8+ Required, version 1 (SYSV), statically linked, stripped Is ELF directly bootable? Would be new to me. Note: I cannot install any DHCP or TFTP in that network, so net boot is not an option. Most OBP only support RARP, which does not conflict with DHCP/BOOTP when on the same physical network. So netboot should still be an option, and would be *the* only option accessible to you, I fear. HS
Re: PROM update with linux
Am Donnerstag, 10. November 2005 19:21 schrieb Ulrich Teichert: Network boot: In the release notes of the patch, this was listed as possible installation type. I can netboot almost anything here, from DECstations to SUNs and Alphas, but absolutely nothing worked. Iw worked here. On a second maschine, I installed tftpd and rarpd and filled /etc/ethers and renamed the flash file. I also had to use a switch because a cross-over cable refused to work. However, I have OBP-3.31 now but the modules from the Ultra80 still won't work in my Ultra60 :-( Does anyone have an explanation for this? HS -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: PROM update with linux
Hi, I got OBP-3.31 (currently, OBP-3.11 is installed) but do not quite know how to proceed. There is no Solaris installed and I doubt that the OBP can read Ext3. It can not. Can I refer to the update file directly from SILO? Dunno, but maybe something to try. I haven't thought of it as I was in the same situation. I have an empty hard drive, how can I format it so that it's suitable for an OBP upgrade? [del] I'll tell you what I've tried and what eventually worked: Network boot: In the release notes of the patch, this was listed as possible installation type. I can netboot almost anything here, from DECstations to SUNs and Alphas, but absolutely nothing worked. I finally installed Solaris on a spare disk, copied the patch into the root-fs and booted it from PROM. That worked with my Ultra-2. HTH, Uli -- Dipl. Inf. Ulrich Teichert|e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Stormweg 24 |listening to: Suicide Drive (The Deep Eynde) 24539 Neumuenster, Germany|Public Pervert (Interpol) Cauchemar (Opération S) -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: PROM update with linux
Hi Hendrik, On Thu, Nov 10, 2005 at 05:37:32PM +0100, Hendrik Sattler wrote: Hi, I got OBP-3.31 (currently, OBP-3.11 is installed) but do not quite know how to proceed. There is no Solaris installed and I doubt that the OBP can read Ext3. Can I refer to the update file directly from SILO? I have an empty hard drive, how can I format it so that it's suitable for an OBP upgrade? There were some threads about this topic on this list. Since I did never try the stuff myself, I only post the starting links so you can read the relevant part yourself: http://lists.debian.org/debian-sparc/2004/06/msg00012.html http://lists.debian.org/debian-sparc/2005/02/msg00108.html The summary is to unpack the executable from the sun-provided file (using shar) and netboot it. HTH, Wolfi Thanks HS -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] signature.asc Description: Digital signature
Fwd: Re: PROM update with linux
Hi. Sorry, list address was missing ... -- Forwarded Message -- Subject: Re: PROM update with linux Date: Thu, 10 Nov 2005 20:29:41 +0100 From: Hartwig Atrops [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Hendrik Sattler [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Hendrik. On Thursday 10 November 2005 17:37, Hendrik Sattler wrote: Hi, I got OBP-3.31 (currently, OBP-3.11 is installed) but do not quite know how to proceed. There is no Solaris installed and I doubt that the OBP can read Ext3. Can I refer to the update file directly from SILO? I have an empty hard drive, how can I format it so that it's suitable for an OBP upgrade? Unfortunately you did not post which Sun you want to update. I own some Sparcstations and Ultras. As far as I remember I can update my machines by starting a Solaris installation - this should check the OBP version and update if necessary. Maybe I'm wrong, didn't do that for a while. You can download Solaris for free. Thanks HS Regards, Hartwig --- -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: PROM update with linux
Am Donnerstag, 10. November 2005 17:37 schrieb Hendrik Sattler: I got OBP-3.31 (currently, OBP-3.11 is installed) but do not quite know how to proceed. There is no Solaris installed and I doubt that the OBP can read Ext3. Can I refer to the update file directly from SILO? I have an empty hard drive, how can I format it so that it's suitable for an OBP upgrade? To clearify where I found the PROM: http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/advsearch.do?collection=PATCHtype=collectionsqueryKey5=106455toDocument=yes It is a tar.Z file, GNU tar can handle it after installing the ncompress package. $ file flash-update-Ultra60-09 flash-update-Ultra60-09: ELF 32-bit MSB executable, SPARC32PLUS, V8+ Required, version 1 (SYSV), statically linked, stripped Is ELF directly bootable? Would be new to me. Note: I cannot install any DHCP or TFTP in that network, so net boot is not an option. HS -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Fwd: Re: PROM update with linux
Am Donnerstag, 10. November 2005 20:35 schrieb Hartwig Atrops: You can download Solaris for free. Downloading Solaris10 is more complicated than installing it! I even have to specify what I will use it for in a scheme that's hard to understand. I canceled the procedere before ACKing a strange agreement. It doesn't even tell me what's necessary for an absolute minimum installation. Is Solaris 8 or 9 still available somewhere. The SUN site only mentions the latest, greatest :-/ It would have the advantage of being usuable not only for the targeted Ultra60 but also for my old SS20. HS -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
