The table below shows the ILOM features and tasks that are common to Sun systems supporting ILOM. For information about whether the feature is supported on your system, consult the user documentation provided with your Sun server platform.
ILOM Features |
Customer Benefit | |
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INTERFACES | ||
Web interface |
Provides a browser-based user interface based on Sun standard. | |
Command-line interface |
Supports industry-standard CLIs and scripting protocols: DMTF “SMASH” CLP. Reuses existing scripts with Sun systems, automates tasks using familiar interfaces | |
System management interfaces |
Supports industry-standard SNMP v1, v2c, v3 and IPMI v1.5 and v2.0. Platform MIB enables platform management using SNMP in addition to IPMI. Control MIB enables custom or third-party management applications to integrate with ILOM. Provides access to remote system using the ILOM Remote Console. | |
SECURITY | ||
SSH 2.0 support |
Enables secure access to the CLI. | |
LDAP, MSFT Active Directory, RADIUS |
Supports industry-standard authentication and authorization protocols for easy integration into existing environments. | |
User management |
Supports Administrator and Operator roles with configurable access levels for greater security and control of systems. | |
Reset root password capability |
Prevents unauthorized access to the system. Password is reset to default using a push button or jumper. | |
SSL certificate |
Enables secure communications using default SSL certificate and self-signing key for HTTPS access. | |
LOCAL AND REMOTE ACCESS | ||
Access to SP while host is powered down |
Enables continuous ILOM operation regardless of the state of the host operating system. | |
Dedicated network management port |
Separates network management traffic from data network traffic. | |
Remote Console |
Provides a simple web interface to access remote systems. No need to log in to the SP to start the Remote Console. | |
Editable hostname data field |
Allows Administrators to use the hostname data field in addition to the IP address for system identification. | |
Web interface turns on or off |
Restricts ILOM access and enables only CLI access. | |
MONITORING AND LOGGING | ||
SNMP and IPMI monitoring and control |
Monitors components using industry-standard SNMP commands and the IPMI IPMItool utility. | |
Event logging |
Provides a consistent method for logging all “service” data. | |
Configurable alert thresholds |
Enables users to configure the SP to send an IPMI PET alert when system thresholds are crossed. | |
Email event notification |
Provides quick and convenient notification of events. | |
Hardware and system-related errors, as well as ECC memory errors, reported into SP logs, Syslog, and remote log-host |
Enables faster fault diagnosis and isolation, reducing downtime. | |
POWER CONTROL | ||
Forced power-off |
Enables emergency power off of the system. | |
Graceful shutdown and power cycling |
Enables users to shut down the host operating system before system power-off. | |
Remote power on and power off |
Enables users to control system power remotely. | |
FIRMWARE | ||
Firmware versions identified from web interface or CLI |
Provides a simple way to identify firmware versions. | |
Firmware updates using web interface or CLI |
Provides simple procedures to update firmware. | |
CONFIGURATION | ||
Manual SP configuration, including IP address, through BIOS interface, serial or Ethernet SP ports, or host OS |
Simplifies initial configuration. | |
SP IP address programmable from local keyboard and monitor |
Facilitates manual IP configuration for systems in a data center. |