How to Connect to the ILOM CLI Using the Serial Management Port

Before You Begin

• Perform the hardware setup as described in the hardware setup documentation.

• Apply standby power to the server by connecting AC power. See How to Apply Standby Power for Initial Service Processor Configuration.

• Verify that your terminal, laptop, or terminal server is operational.

1. Configure the terminal device or the terminal emulation software running on a laptop or PC to the following settings:

   • 8N1: eight data bits, no parity, one stop bit

   • 9600 baud

   • Disable hardware flow control (CTS/RTS)

   • Disable software flow control (XON/XOFF)

2. Connect a serial cable from the SP SERIAL MGT port to a terminal device.

   See Attaching Administration (SP) Cables for the location of the SERIAL MGT port.

3. Press Enter on the terminal device to establish a connection between that terminal device and the ILOM SP.

   The SP displays a login prompt. For example:

   SUNSP0003BA84D777 login:

4. Log in to the ILOM.
   1. Type the default user name: root.
   2. Type the default password: changeme.

      Once you have successfully logged in, the SP displays its default command prompt:

      ->

      You can now run CLI commands to configure ILOM for the server’s user accounts, network settings, access lists, alerts, and so on. For detailed instructions on CLI commands, see the Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) 3.0 CLI Procedures Guide.