Launching and Using the Oracle ILOM Remote System Console Plus - Oracle® ILOM Administrator's Guide for Configuration and Maintenance Firmware Release 3.2.x

Oracle^® ILOM Administrator's Guide for Configuration and Maintenance Firmware Release 3.2.x

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Setting Up a Management Connection to Oracle ILOM and Logging In

Establishing a Management Connection to Oracle ILOM

Choosing and Configuring a Management Connection to Oracle ILOM

Dedicated Network Management Connection (Default)

Configure a Dedicated Network Management Connection to Oracle ILOM

Sideband Network Management Connection

Configure a Sideband Management Connection to Oracle ILOM

Sideband Management Network Connectivity Considerations

Dedicated Local Management Connection

Configure a Dedicated Local Management Connection to Oracle ILOM

Dedicated Interconnect SP Management Connection

Configuration Methods for Local Interconnect

Auto-Configure a Dedicated Interconnect Management Connection

Manually Configure the Local Interconnect

Host OS Interconnect Guidelines for Manual Configuration

Oracle ILOM SP Interconnect Properties

Management Services and Network Default Properties

Logging In to Oracle ILOM Server SP or CMM

Usage Guidelines for IP Network Management Address

Preconfigured User Accounts Enabled by Default

Supported Web Browsers for Oracle ILOM

Configuring Oracle ILOM for Increased Security

Setting Up and Maintaining User Accounts

Managing User Credentials

Supported User Authentication Configuration Options

Assignable Oracle ILOM User Roles

Single Sign-On Service (Enabled by Default)

Maximum Number of User Sessions Supported

Manage User Authenticated Sessions per Managed Device

CLI Authentication Using Local User SSH Key

Security Action: Change Default root Account Password

Password Recovery for Default root Account

Supported File Transfer Methods

Configuring Local User Accounts

Managing Password Policy Restrictions for Local Users

Modify Password Policy Restrictions for Local Users

Password Policy Management Properties and Defaults

Configuring Active Directory

Configuring LDAP/SSL

Configuring LDAP

Configuring RADIUS

Modifying Default Settings for Network Deployment and Administration

Network Deployment Principles and Considerations

Network Management Service Deployment Options

Network Connectivity Deployment Options

Operating Oracle ILOM in FIPS Compliance Mode

Modify FIPS Mode

FIPS Compliance Mode Effect on ILOM Configuration Properties

Unsupported Features When FIPS Mode Is Enabled

Management of SSH Server State and Weak Ciphers

Use of Web Server Certificates and SSH Server-Side Keys

Default Timeout for CLI and Web Sessions

Management of Banner Messages at Log-In

Create or Update a Banner Message

Delete a Banner Message

Control Message Acceptance Behavior for Login Message

Input Format for IPv4 and IPv6 Addresses

Serial Management Port Owner

Default Network Ports Used by Oracle ILOM

Legacy Oracle Servers Not Supporting IPv6

Modifying Default Management Access Configuration Properties

Modifying Default Connectivity Configuration Properties

Example Setup of Dynamic DNS

Example: Set Up DDNS Configuration

Assigning System Identification Information

Setting ILOM Clock Properties

Suggested Resolutions for Network Connectivity Issues

Resolving Connectivity Issues

Recommended Practice for Spanning Tree Configurations

Test IPv4 and IPv6 Connectivity

Using Remote KVMS Consoles for Host Server Redirection

Oracle ILOM Remote KVMS Consoles Supported

Establishing a Host Serial Console Session to the Server (CLI)

Start Serial Console Redirection and Log In to Host Server OS

Host Serial Console Log Properties

Redirecting an Image File From a Storage Device to the Host Server

Special Considerations for Configuring Host Storage Device Properties

CLI and Web Host Storage Device Properties

Uploading a New Solaris Miniroot Package From SP to Host (SPARC M7, T7, S7-2L)

System Management Miniroot Property Descriptions

Connecting to the Oracle ILOM Remote System VNC Console

Before You Begin

Establishing an Oracle ILOM Remote System VNC Console Connection

Troubleshooting the VNC Connection

Using the Oracle ILOM Remote System Console or Storage Redirection CLI

Oracle ILOM Remote System Console

Remote System Console First-Time Setup

Requirements for Using the Oracle ILOM Remote System Console

Configure Local Client KVMS Settings

Optionally Set a Lock Mode to Secure the Host Server Desktop

Lock Host Desktop When Disconnecting a Remote KVMS Session

Launching and Using the Oracle ILOM Remote System Console

Launch and Use the Oracle ILOM Remote System Console

Remote System Console Menu Options, Usage Considerations, and Toggle Keys

Redirection Menu Options

Devices Menu Options

Device Redirection Usage Considerations

Keyboard Menu Options

Toggle Key Sequence for Keyboard and Mouse Control

International Keyboard Support

Oracle ILOM Storage Redirection CLI

Storage Redirection CLI First-Time Setup

Requirements for Using the Oracle ILOM Storage Redirection CLI

Start Service For First Time and Register Java Plug-In for Mozilla Firefox Browser

Install the Storage Redirection Client

Optionally Modify the Default Network Port 2121 for Storage Redirection

Launching and Using the Oracle ILOM Storage Redirection CLI

Launch the Oracle ILOM Storage Redirection CLI and Redirect Storage Devices

Interactive and Non-Interactive Shell Syntax

Storage Redirection Commands and Options

Using the Oracle ILOM Remote System Console Plus

Oracle ILOM Remote System Console Plus

Remote System Console Plus First-Time Setup

Requirements for Using the Oracle ILOM Remote System Console Plus

Configure Local Client KVMS Settings

Modify KVMS Maximum Client Session Count (Optional)

Set a Lock Mode to Secure the Host Server Desktop (Optional)

Lock Host Desktop When Disconnecting a Remote KVMS Session

Launching and Using the Oracle ILOM Remote System Console Plus

Launch and Use the Oracle ILOM Remote System Console Plus

Remote System Console Plus Menu Options, Usage Considerations, and Supported Keyboards

KVMS Menu Options

Preference Menu Options

Help Menu Options

International Keyboard Support

Toggle Button, Virtual Keys, and Status Icons

Resolving Warning Messages for Self-Signed SSL Certificate

Configuring Host Server Management Actions

Controlling Host Power to Server or Blade System Chassis

Setting Diagnostic Tests to Run

Setting Next Boot Device on x86 Host Server

Setting Host Control and Boot Properties on SPARC Host Server

Overriding SPARC Host Boot Mode

Configuring SPARC Verified Boot Properties

Managing SPARC Host Domains

Setting SPARC Host KeySwitch State

Setting SPARC Host TPM State

Setting SPARC Host State Capture

Managing SPARC Host I/O Reconfiguration Policy

Managing SPARC PDomains and DCU Assignments

Host-DCU Assignments and DCU-SPP Failover Behavior

View DCU Assignments and Manage Failover for DCU-SPP

DCU Status States

PDomain and DCU Assignments

Make DCUs Available For Assignment

Assign Or Unassign DCUs To a PDomain Host

Change Controlling PDomain-SPP for Host (Failover)

Redirecting Host Output to Rear VGA Port

Configuring Alert Notifications, Service Requests, or Remote Logging

Configuring Alert Notifications

Alert Notification Configuration Properties

Configure and Test Alert Notification (IPMI PET, SNMP, or Email)

Disable Alert Notification (IPMI PET, SNMP, or Email)

Configure SMTP Client for Email Alerts

Managing Automatic Service Requests

Configure Oracle ILOM as an ASR Client

Send an ASR Test or Heartbeat Message

ASR Configuration Properties

Configuring Syslog for Event Logging

Configure Syslog IP Address for Event Logging

Setting System Management Power Source Policies

Power-On and Cooling-Down Policies Configurable From the Server SP

System Management Power Supply Policies Configurable From CMM

Setting Power Alert Notifications and Managing System Power Usage

Setting Power Consumption Alert Notifications

Setting CMM Power Grant and SP Power Limit Properties

Set CMM Blade Slot Grant Limit Property

Set SP Power Target Limit Properties

Setting SP Advanced Power Capping Policy to Enforce Power Limit

Set Advanced Power Capping Policy

Setting SP Power Management Settings for Power Policy (SPARC)

Set Power Management Settings for Power Policy on SPARC Servers

Setting the CMM Power Supply Redundancy Policy

Set CMM Power Supply Redundancy Policy

Performing Oracle ILOM Maintenance and Configuration Management Tasks

Updating Oracle ILOM Firmware

Firmware Upgradable Devices

Preserve Oracle ILOM Configuration

Before You Begin the Firmware Update

Update the Server SP or CMM Firmware Image

Update Blade Chassis Component Firmware Images

Recover From a Network Failure During Firmware Update

Reset Power to Service Processor or Chassis Monitoring Module

Reset Power to Server SP, NEM SP, or CMM

Managing ASR Component States

Manually Enable or Disable an ASR Component

Managing Active and Standby SP Redundancy Roles (SPARC)

Modify Active and Standby SP Redundancy Roles (SPARC)

SP Redundancy Status Descriptions

Backing Up, Restoring, or Resetting the Oracle ILOM Configuration

Using Backup, Restore, and Reset Default Operations

User Role Required for Backing Up or Restoring the Oracle ILOM Configuration

Back Up the Oracle ILOM Configuration Settings

Optionally Edit the Oracle ILOM Backup XML Configuration File

Restore the Oracle ILOM Backup XML File

Reset the Oracle ILOM Configuration to Factory Defaults

Maintaining x86 BIOS Configuration Parameters

BIOS Configuration Management

Oracle ILOM: BIOS Configuration Features

Oracle ILOM: BIOS Special Considerations

Oracle ILOM: BIOS Terminology

Web and CLI: BIOS Properties

Performing BIOS Configuration Tasks From Oracle ILOM

Requirements for BIOS Configuration Tasks

View the BIOS Configuration Sync Status and Sync the Configuration Parameters

Reset BIOS Configuration to Factory Defaults

Reset Factory Defaults for SP and Oracle ILOM BIOS

Back Up the BIOS Configuration

Restore BIOS Configuration

SAS Zoning Chassis Blade Storage Resources

Zone Management for Chassis-Level SAS-2 Capable Resources

Zone Management Using a Third-Party In-Band Management Application

Zone Management Using Oracle ILOM Sun Blade Zone Manager

Manageable SAS-2 Zoning-Capable Devices

Sun Blade Zone Manager Properties

Sun Blade Zone Manager Web: Properties

Sun Blade Zone Manager: State

Whole Chassis Setup: Quick Setup

Option 1: Assign to Individual Disks (Quick Setup)

Option 2: Assign to Adjacent Individual Disks (Quick Setup)

Option 3: Assign to Individual Storage Blade (Quick Setup)

Option 4: Assign to Adjacent Storage Blade (Quick Setup)

Full Resource Control: Detailed Setup

Zoning Reset: Reset All

Sun Blade Zone Manager CLI: Targets and Properties

Important SAS Zoning Allocations Considerations

Saving Storage Allocations

Backing Up and Recovering SAS-2 Zoning Assignments

Enabling Zoning and Creating SAS-2 Zoning Assignments

Chassis Hardware Requirements

Access and Enable Sun Blade Zone Manager

Allocating Storage to Entire Chassis: Quick Setup (Web)

Allocate Storage Resources to Single Blade Server: Detailed Setup (Web)

Allocate Single Storage Resource to Multiple Blade Servers: Detailed Setup (Web)

Manually Create SAS-2 Zoning Allocations (CLI)

Managing Existing SAS-2 Storage Resource Allocations

View Existing CPU Blade Server Storage Allocations (Web)

Modify Existing Blade Group Allocations (Web)

View and Modify Existing Storage Allocations (CLI)

Resetting Sun Blade Zone Manager Allocations to Factory Defaults

Reset Zoning Allocations to Factory Defaults (Web)

Reset Zoning Allocations to Factory Defaults (CLI)

Resetting the Zoning Password to Factory Default for Third-Party In-Band Management

Reset the Zoning Password (Web)

Reset the Zoning Password (CLI)