Solaris 8 on V215

Is it possible to install Solaris 8 on a V215 server?
I know it's not supported, but could it be done for test purposes?
Can't try to install since I don't have the server right now.
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Follow rukbat's advice !
The original poster should call their account rep, else Sun Sales directly for whatever info is needed.
I agree that Sol-8 will never run on the hardware.
Not supported means, won't run and not maybe break something.
These versions lack the proper kernel, that's the reason it won't even boot.
Last ship date (LSD) for Solaris 8 is February 16, 2007.
This is a link to the description
http://www.sun.com/service/eosl/solaris/solaris_vintage_eol_5.2005.xml
I think when the V125 is shipped, they include a CD similiar to the OECD that you use to boot from and launch the Solaris 8 installation.
So, my question still remains: Is it possible (without support from sun) to install solaris 8 on th V215?
No, if the information from http://www.sun.com/servers/entry/v215/specs.xml#anchor5 is accurate.
These forums are only user-to-user, call Sun.
Michael

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