Set Up Server Module Using Local Serial Connection

Before You Begin

This procedure requires you to have:

• Physical presence at the server module chassis.

• Access to an Administrator account to log in to Oracle ILOM CLI.

• Access to a terminal device or terminal emulator and RJ-45 serial cable.

• A multi-port cable for server module connection.

You do not need an SP IP address to log in to Oracle ILOM using a serial connection and CLI.

To set up the server module with Oracle ILOM CLI through a local front panel serial connection:

1. Attach the multi-port universal connector port (UCP) connector to the UCP port on the server module front panel.
   

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   Caution - Cable or connector damage hazard. Use the multi-port cable for configuration and service purposes. Disconnect the multi-port cable from the server module after the configuration or service operation is complete to avoid damaging the cable or connector.

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2. Attach a terminal device or terminal emulator RJ-45 serial cable to the SER MGT port on the multi-port cable.
   
3. Ensure that the following serial communication settings are configured at your terminal device or terminal emulator:

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

   • 9600 baud (default—do not change)

   • Disable hardware flow control (CTS/RTS)

4. Press Enter at the terminal device to establish a serial console connection to the server's Oracle ILOM.

   A login prompt for Oracle ILOM appears. For example:

   SP-productserialnumber login:

5. Type a user name and password for the Administrator account.

   The default Oracle ILOM Administrator account user name is root and the password is changeme.

   The Oracle ILOM CLI prompt (->) appears.

   You are now logged in to the server module Oracle ILOM CLI.

   • If the default Administrator account has been changed, contact your system administrator for an Oracle ILOM user account with administrator privileges.

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     Note - To enable first-time login and access to Oracle ILOM, a default Administrator account and its password are provided with the system. To build a secure environment, you must change the default password (changeme) for the default Administrator account (root) after your initial login to Oracle ILOM. If this default Administrator account has since been changed, contact your system administrator for an Oracle ILOM user account with Administrator privileges.

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6. Manage the server module and configure Oracle ILOM.

   For more information about how to use the CLI interface to configure Oracle ILOM, refer to the Oracle ILOM 3.1 documentation library at http://www.oracle.com/goto/ILOM/docs

7. (Optional) Connect to the server module serial console host using Oracle ILOM command-line interface.

   See Accessing the Host Console .