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ELOM-to-ILOM Migration User’s Guide

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Contents

Contents

Preface

Typographic Conventions

Related Documentation

Documentation, Support, and Training

Sun Welcomes Your Comments

1. Overview and Preparation

FAQs About the ELOM-to-ILOM Migration

ILOM Features List

ILOM Upgrade Features

ILOM Features

Choosing Not to Migrate From ELOM to ILOM

Understanding the ELOM-to-ILOM Migration Process

The Migration Process

Preparing for the Migration Process

Migration Task Table

Reviewing Product Notes and ELOM and ILOM Documentation

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Review Product Notes and ELOM and ILOM Documentation

Accessing the BIOS and Recording Customized Settings

Before You Begin

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Access the BIOS and Record Customized Settings

Recording the Gateway IP Address

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Record the Gateway IP Address Using the Web GUI

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Record the Gateway IP Address Using the CLI

Downloading and Copying the Firmware Upgrade Files for Your Server

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Download and Copy the Firmware Upgrade Files for Your Server

Retaining Configuration Settings

Retaining User Accounts With user or callback Privileges

Migrating to ILOM Using the Command-Line Interface (CLI) and Upgrade Scripts

2. Upgrading Your Server or Server Module to the Transitional Version of ELOM

Before You Begin

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Upgrade to the Transitional Version of ELOM Using the Web GUI

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Upgrade to the Transitional Version of ELOM Using the Command-Line Interface (CLI)

3. Migrating Your Server or Server Module to ILOM

Before You Begin

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Migrate to ILOM Using the Web GUI

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Migrate to ILOM Using the Command-Line Interface (CLI)

Resolving a Failed ILOM Upgrade

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Resolve a Failed ILOM Upgrade

Upgrading Sun Blade X6250 and X6450 Server Modules to ILOM Using a DOS-Bootable USB Flash Drive

Before You Begin

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Upgrade Sun Blade X6250 and X6450 Server Modules to ILOM Using a DOS-Bootable USB Flash Drive

4. Recovery from a Failed ILOM Upgrade for Sun Fire X4150 and X4450 Servers

Before You Begin

Recovering From a Corrupt SP

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Recover From a Corrupt SP Using the Tools and Drivers CD (Method 1)

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Recover From a Corrupt SP Using DOS-Bootable Media (Method 2)

Recovering From a Corrupt BIOS

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Recover From a Corrupt BIOS Firmware Using the Remote Flash File Package (Method 1)

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Recover the ELOM BIOS Firmware Using the Web GUI

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Recover the ELOM BIOS Firmware Using the CLI

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Recover the ILOM BIOS Firmware Using the Web GUI

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Recover the ILOM BIOS Firmware Using the CLI

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Recover BIOS Firmware From the Tools and Drivers CD (Method 2)

5. Recovery From a Failure During the ILOM Upgrade for Sun Blade X6250 or X6450 Server Modules

Recovering a Corrupt SP on Sun Blade X6250 and X6450 Server Modules

Before You Begin

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Recover a Corrupt SP on Sun Blade X6250 and X6450 Server Modules

Recovering a Corrupt BIOS

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Determine the Status of the SP

6. Downgrading From ILOM to ELOM

Preparing to Downgrade Your Server or Server Module From ILOM to ELOM

Reviewing Product Notes and ILOM and ELOM Documentation

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Review Product Notes and ILOM and ELOM Documentation

Recording ILOM Configuration Settings

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Record ILOM Configuration Settings

Downgrading From ILOM to ELOM

Downgrading Sun Fire X4150 and X4450 Servers From ILOM to ELOM

Before You Begin

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Downgrade From ILOM to ELOM Using the Tools and Drivers CD

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Downgrade From ILOM to ELOM Using a DOS-bootable USB Flash Drive

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Downgrade From ILOM to ELOM Using a DOS-Bootable USB Flash Drive and SOCFLASH.EXE

Downgrading Sun Blade X6250 and X6450 Server Modules From ILOM to ELOM

Before You Begin

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Downgrade Sun Blade X6250 and X6450 Server Modules from ILOM to ELOM