OpenBSD/sparc64 supports Sun UltraSPARC, Oracle SPARC, and Fujitsu SPARC64 systems.
- Processor family
- UltraSPARC, Oracle SPARC and Fujitsu SPARC64
- OpenBSD mode
- 64-bit
- Ports architecture
sparc64- Status
- Supported platform
Machines
| Type | Examples |
|---|---|
| Workstations | Sun Ultra 1/2/5/10/30/60/80 and Sun Blade models |
| Servers | Listed Sun Enterprise, Sun Fire and Oracle SPARC T-series systems |
| Fujitsu systems | Supported SPARC64-based models in the project hardware list |
Characteristics
- This is a 64-bit, big-endian platform spanning several generations of workstations and servers.
- X11 runs on most systems, with acceleration on some adapters and framebuffer support on others.
- Multiprocessor support was added in OpenBSD 4.3.
OpenBSD history
Porting began in August 2001, drawing on NetBSD work, and OpenBSD 3.0 was the first release. Later releases added UltraSPARC III, multicore T-series, and Fujitsu SPARC64 support. Port history
Installation
OpenBSD 7.9 installation instructions
Packages
The ports architecture name is sparc64. See Managing Software: Packages and Ports for installation and the platform naming reference for how package restrictions use this name.