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Does Solaris run on third-party x86 and x64-based hardware?

April 26, 2017hardware run Solaris third-party x86

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Does Solaris run on third-party x86 and x64-based hardware?

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As of September 2009 there are more than 45 OEMS and over 1250 systems on the Solaris Hardware Compatibility List (HCL). The Hardware Certification Test Suite (HCTS) which enables partners and customers to test and self-certify their hardware platforms, to ensure they can be listed as certified systems on the HCL. Customers can purchase service plans for Solaris deployed on third party x86-based systems that are listed in the HCL. Sun OEM partners, including Dell, HP, IBM and Fujitsu, now offer Solaris as an Operating System choice.