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Configuring the System
Configuring the System
Use this procedure to configure the system through Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager
(ILOM) when the appliance is first powered on.
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 “Troubleshooting Hardware Faults” on page 211 .
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 ■
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
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9600 baud
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Disable hardware flow control (CTS/RTS)
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Disable software flow control (XON/XOFF)
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Ensure you have completed cabling, including the serial or network cabling for Oracle
ILOM connectivity, as described in “Cabling the Appliance” on page 171 .
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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:
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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
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