Solaris 8 install problems on Ultra 10

I have an Ultra 10 and I am trying to install Solaris 8 on it. I have actuall real Solaris 8 CDs. I put it in the cdrom in, hit stop-a and type 'boot cdrom'. The system resets.
When it boots it I get:
Can't open /pci...etc
Can't read disk label
Can't open disk label package
Can't open boot device
Any ideas?

Solved: Replace the cdrom drive and keep trying until one boots. It took me four different cdroms.

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