External USB CDROM-Unable to Install x86

hi,
i have intel machine with USB External CDROM, i am able to boot with the CDrom after the hardware deduction it's asking for BOOT a. Disk
b. Network, i am unable to locate the CDDRIVE can any one give idea to install. please
Regards,
Ramesh

I see this problem also
I think SUN Solaris 10 for x86 (I use 6/06) is not support USB CDROM

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