Booting Solaris to Either the 64-bit Kernel or the 32-bit Kernel FAQ
(Doc ID 1010150.1)
Last updated on JUNE 13, 2023
Applies to:
Solaris Operating System - Version 8 6/00 U1 and later Information in this document applies to any platform.
Purpose
This document provides a list of frequently asked questions on booting Solaris to either the 64-bit kernel or the 32-bit kernel. Booting the 64-bit kernel has been available on Ultra systems with UltraSPARC(R) processors (sun4u or greater platforms) since the first release of Solaris 7.
Questions and Answers
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