can't boot cdrom


 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Operating Systems Solaris can't boot cdrom
# 1  
Old 06-18-2009
can't boot cdrom

iam traying to install o/s in spark machine it showing error
ok >boot cdrom
is showing error
short disk read
failed to read superblock
the file just loaded does not appear to excutable

how to solve this can u help me
# 2  
Old 06-18-2009
have you check the media , i mean your CD doesn't seems to be bootable, if you have any bootserver may be you can give a try or the other option is getting the new iso image from sun
# 3  
Old 06-21-2009
cdrom problem
# 4  
Old 06-21-2009
Is it enough just to say "boot cdrom"? Do you not also have to update the boot-device parameter in the prom?

From the Solaris 10 reference:


The boot PROM determines the boot device by reading the PROM parameter boot-device.


The boot PROM reads the disk label located at Sector 0 on the default boot device.


The boot PROM finds the boot program from the default boot device

programmed into the PROM.



# 5  
Old 06-22-2009
Quote:
Originally Posted by incredible
cdrom problem
Its a cd/dvd rom issue in your case.
I hit another problem today with my system, as follows:-

{0} ok boot /pci@7c0/pci@0/pci@1/pci@0/ide@8/cdrom@0,0:f -sw
Boot device: /pci@7c0/pci@0/pci@1/pci@0/ide@8/cdrom@0,0:f File and args: -sw
Can't read disk label.
Can't open disk label package
ERROR: /pci@780/pci@0/pci@9/scsi@0: boot-read fail


Can't open boot device

In this case it seemed to be a fault dvd drive. No matter what cd/dvd I used to boot from and reseat the ide cable, Im not even able to probe the dvd drive.
boot cdrom will initiate to boot the OS installation program, fyi

Last edited by incredible; 06-22-2009 at 12:38 AM..
# 6  
Old 06-24-2009
the problem for the above which I posted was resolved. Netra T2000 has some known bugs for dvd not getting recognized. Upgraded the firmware to 6.7.0 and it worked.
# 7  
Old 06-25-2009
thanks

thanks for incredible
Login or Register to Ask a Question

Previous Thread | Next Thread

10 More Discussions You Might Find Interesting

1. UNIX for Beginners Questions & Answers

Cannot boot cdrom -s

Good Afternoon, I'm trying to boot from cdrom so I: bash-2.05# init 0 {1} ok boot cdrom -s and I get: Rebooting with command: boot cdrom -s Boot Device: /pci@1e,600000/ide@d/cdrom@2,0:f File and args: -s Can't read disk label. Can't open disk label package Evaluating: Can't open boot... (13 Replies)
Discussion started by: Stellaman1977
13 Replies

2. Hardware

Cannot boot from scsi cdrom

I have a server with a scsi raid controller (for hard drives) and a scsi controller (for tape drive and cd-rom). I am trying to boot from the cd-rom but can't. During boot up, bootable media is detected in the cd-rom but the system will not boot from it. BIOS for the raid controller installs but... (1 Reply)
Discussion started by: powwm
1 Replies

3. Solaris

Boot cdrom - install

Hi community, Does anyone can tell me the difference between "boot cdrom" and "boot cdrom - install" ? Thank you very much:D (3 Replies)
Discussion started by: Sunb3
3 Replies

4. Solaris

not able to boot from cdrom

Hi all am trying to boot the system from cdrom in single user mode , however when i am giving command boot cdrom -s i am getting below error Boot Device: /pci@1f,0/pci@1,1/ide@3/cdrom@2,0: f file and args: Can't read disk label Can't open disk label package can,t open boot device ... (17 Replies)
Discussion started by: kumarmani
17 Replies

5. Solaris

Boot from cdrom

i am having a problem when trying to boot from cdrom. I received the below message system is not bootable, boot command is disabledfound how can i fix this. also what is the key combination on ordinary keyboard for STOP+A. Is it ctrl+break? (2 Replies)
Discussion started by: shabu
2 Replies

6. Solaris

Can't boot from cdrom at ok prompt

I want to install Solaris 9 on SUN ULTRA 10. The cdrom is attached to an ide controller. The server is currently running Solaris 2.6 I insert Solaris cd 1 of 2 and at the ok prompt I type boot cdrom i get the error below Boot device: /pci@1f,0/pci@1,1/ide@3/cdrom@2,0:f file and args:... (11 Replies)
Discussion started by: Msororaji
11 Replies

7. Solaris

cannot find boot device and won't boot off cdrom

I'm running solaris 2.5.1. My main development server is DEAD, i can't even boot off the cdrom, it powers up, acts like it is starting the boot process but then says cannot find boot device. I've done the search here on this site and saw the other posts, but at the ok prompt it won't even let me... (3 Replies)
Discussion started by: kymberm
3 Replies

8. UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers

Cdrom boot problems

Hi Everyone, I have a problem. I'm trying too reinstall sun solaris 8.0 on may Sunfire 280r but solaris 9.0 is all ready installed. I tried to boot from cd rom it keeps telling me that File does not seem executable. I need to get Solaris 8.0 on this system. I have boot all ready in single mode... (4 Replies)
Discussion started by: Peterh
4 Replies

9. UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers

boot cdrom error

I'm running a Ultra 60 and having problems booting from the cdrom. This is the error I get, Boot device: /pci@1f,4000/scsi@3/disk@6,0:f File and args: The file just loaded does not appear to be executable. Any know what could be the problem here? I've even tried connecting a 2nd cdrom... (3 Replies)
Discussion started by: merlin
3 Replies

10. UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers

boot from external cdrom

Could some one please tell the command used to boot from an external SCSI cdrom drive? from PROM level. (2 Replies)
Discussion started by: fishman2001
2 Replies
Login or Register to Ask a Question