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Old 09-29-2002
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 (external) to boot from that but it wont allow it, I get the same error.

I've done probe-scsi-all to check the address against devalias and I can't see anything that is different. Run the test command and that works fine. If I use a disk with a O/S on it the cdrom works fine. Also tried using a different cd (same O/S) didn't work, also tried with a different O/S cd but still didn't work. boot -r after connecting the 2nd cdrom doesn't help it read from that one.

I'm stuffed for idea's now. If anyone can help thanks in advanced.
merlin
# 2  
Old 09-30-2002
Normally
Merlin,

How did you invoke the boot-sequence?

Normally when you type `boot cdrom` on the `ok` prompt the sun box will boot from cdrom.
# 3  
Old 09-30-2002
Do an devalias at the ok prompt. Is your cdrom (for some reason )aliased to something else other than cdrom? How are you trying to boot from the cdrom
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Old 09-30-2002
What version of Solaris are you using?

From Sun on the Ultra 60:
For processor speeds of 419 MHz or faster, the minimum supported versions are:
Solaris 2.5.1 - HW 11/97
Solaris 2.6 - HW 5/98
Operating Environment Installation CD February 2000 (704-7076-10) must be used before installing these OS revisions.

hardware link

There is also mention of problems attempting to boot from an external cdrom on Ultra 60:

External cdrom on Ultra 60
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