Oracle ILOM, which is pre-installed in all storage controllers, is a service processor
(SP) with an embedded operating system. It provides a full-featured, browser-based
web interface and has an equivalent command line interface (CLI). Therefore, you can
connect to Oracle ILOM through a serial connection or through a network connection if
your network has a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server.
A serial SP connection is recommended for initial configuration because Oracle ILOM
has no initial network connectivity. This connection lets you monitor progress,
especially during system reboots. Afterwards, you can remove the serial connection if
you do not need it for CLI access. Instead, make a network SP connection, which
allows for better collection of platform data, as described in
By keeping an Oracle ILOM connection in place after configuration, you can
troubleshoot hardware problems that do not otherwise appear in the appliance
software, as well as update the BIOS. Failure to configure Oracle ILOM connectivity
may lead to longer than necessary hardware fault diagnosis and resolution times.
Before You Begin
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If using a serial connection to the appliance, configure an administrative client with
the following settings:
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8N1: eight data bits, no parity, one stop bit
–
9600 baud
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Disable hardware flow control (CTS/RTS)
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Disable software flow control (XON/XOFF)
•
Ensure you have completed cabling, including the serial or network cabling for
Oracle ILOM connectivity, as described in
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For clustered controllers, perform this procedure on only one controller, the
primary controller. The software propagates the configuration to the peer controller
during cluster initialization. It does not matter which controller you choose as the
primary controller. After the cluster is initialized, you can administer the system
from either storage controller. However, do not attempt initial configuration on both
controllers independently.
1.
Open a terminal or terminal emulator window and log in to Oracle ILOM in one of
the following ways:
•
For a serial connection (recommended), use root as the user name. Enter the
name of the serial port concentrator, such as telnet, followed by
serial-
concentrator
portnumber. Use the appropriate value for portnumber. For
example:
telnet serial-concentrator 100
•
For a network connection, use a Secure Shell (SSH) session and enter root
as the user name. Determine the IP address by accessing your DHCP server
for the address assigned to the service processor MAC address (see the label
on the storage controller). For example:
2.
When prompted, enter the password
changeme
.
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Configuring the System
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