How to Verify the ILOM and BIOS Firmware Versions Using the Command-Line Interface Through the Serial Port

1. Connect a terminal or a computer running terminal emulation software to the node's serial management port using an optional multi-port cable.

   Refer to the Sun Blade X6275 M2 Installation Guide for additional details on how to log into ILOM using a serial connection.

2. Press Enter on the terminal device to establish a connection between that terminal device and the server's SP.

   The SP displays the login prompt:

   SUN0111AP0-0814YT06B4 login:

   In this example, the login prompt, 0111AP0-0814YT06B4 is the product serial number. The product serial number is the default, but the value could also be the host name assigned by the user or the DHCP server.

3. Log in to the server node's SP and type the default user name (root) with the default password (changeme).

   After successfully logging in, the ILOM CLI prompt appears (->).

4. To view the ILOM version information, type:

   -> version

   This command returns output similar to the following:

   SP firmware 3.0.10.15
   SP firmware build number: 57416
   SP firmware date: Mon Mar  9 22:45:34 PST 2010
   SP filesystem version: 0.1.16

5. To view the BIOS version, type:

   -> show /SYS/MB/BIOS

   The command returns input similar to the following:

    /SYS/MB/BIOS
       Targets:
   
       Properties:
           type = BIOS
           fru_name = SYSTEM BIOS
           fru_description = SYSTEM BIOS
           fru_manufacturer = AMERICAN MEGATRENDS
           fru_version = 10020400
           fru_part_number = AMIBIOS8
   
       Commands:
           cd
           show

   The fru_version field contains the BIOS version number.

6. Note the ILOM and BIOS versions.

Next Steps

• How to Download Firmware Updates

• Using ILOM to Update System BIOS and ILOM Firmware

• Alternate Methods for Updating the System BIOS and ILOM Firmware

• Resetting the Service Processor After an Update

• Clearing CMOS Settings After an Update (Optional)