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I.1 Device Path of the Internal Storage


I.1 Device Path of the Internal Storage
To specify internal storage as the boot device, append information for identifying the disk to the end of the device path name of the internal storage. The device path of the internal storage varies depending on the model or the number of CPUs mounted. For details, see "Appendix A Lists of SPARC M12/M10 System Device Paths."
There are four methods of identifying internal storage, that is, specifying internal storage as the boot device. Table I-1 describes these four methods. Note that the methods of specification that can be used differs between a standalone built-in hard disk and a built-in hardware RAID.
Table I-1  Methods of Specifying Storage as the Boot Device
Method of Specification Summary Applicable Internal Storage Type
With a PHY number This specification method uses the PHY number corresponding to the disk slot where the built-in hard disk is installed. This method is also used as devalias on OpenBoot PROM. Standalone hard disk
With a target ID This specification method uses the target ID uniquely assigned to the built-in hard disk. The target ID may vary depending on the disk installation order. Standalone hard disk
With an SAS address This specification method uses the SAS address uniquely assigned to the built-in hard disk. The SAS address is changed when the disk is replaced. Standalone hard disk
With a volume device name This specification method uses the hardware RAID volume name. Hardware RAID