Solaris 8.0 on SUN SPARC 5 machine.

Can i install Solaris 8.0 on SUN SPARC 5 machines ?
Why can't i find it in the hardware compatibility list ?

Hi Solaris 8 is supported for Sparc Station 5 machines and should install just fine. However Solaris 8 is not supported on 4c architecture systems like the Sparc Station 1's and 2's...etc.
You can find a list of supported systems at the following URL:
http://www.sun.com/products-n-solutions/hardware/docs/pdf/806-2221-10.pdf
Skip ahead to page 25 if you are looking just for supported machines.
Regards,
Andrew
Sun Developer Technical Support
Can i install Solaris 8.0 on SUN SPARC 5 machines ?
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