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Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager 2.0 User’s Guide

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Contents

Preface

1. Introduction to ILOM

What Is ILOM?

What Does ILOM Do?

ILOM on the SP and CMM

ILOM Interfaces

ILOM Management Network

ILOM Connection Methods

Roles for ILOM User Accounts

Preconfigured ILOM Administrator Account

ILOM Features

New Features in ILOM 2.0

Other Management Tools

2. Establish Initial Communication With ILOM

About ILOM’s Initial Setup

Initial Setup Worksheet

DHCP IP Assignment Considerations

Sun Server Platform DHCPDISCOVER Packet Broadcast

Requirements for DHCP Assignment

SP Network Interface MAC Address

Post DHCP Requirements

Static IP Assignment Considerations

Requirements for Static IP Assignment

Serial Device - Terminal Emulation Software Settings

Post Static IP Assignment

Management Network IP Address Configuration

ILOM Network Port Assignment

Hostname Identity for Server SP and CMM

System Identifier Text String for Sun Servers

Assign IP Addresses to the Sun Server Platform SP Interfaces

procedure iconsmall spaceAssign DHCP IP Addresses Using an Ethernet Management Connection

procedure iconsmall spaceAssign a Static IP Address to Server SP Using a Serial Connection

procedure iconsmall spaceAssign Static IP Address to CMM Using a Serial Connection

Edit IP Address Assignments Using an Ethernet Management Connection

procedure iconsmall spaceEdit Existing IP Addresses in ILOM Using the Web Interface

procedure iconsmall spaceEdit Existing IP Addresses in ILOM Using the CLI

Assign Hostname or System Identifier

procedure iconsmall spaceAssign Hostname and System Identifier Using the Web Interface

procedure iconsmall spaceAssign Hostname and System Identifier Using the CLI

3. ILOM Command-Line Interface and Log In

CLI Overview

CLI Hierarchical Architecture

CLI Command Syntax

CLI Commands

Command Options

Command Targets

Command Properties

Command Execution

procedure iconsmall spaceExecute Commands Individually

procedure iconsmall spaceExecute Combined Commands

Connect to ILOM Using the CLI

procedure iconsmall spaceLog In to ILOM

procedure iconsmall spaceLog Out of ILOM

4. ILOM Web Interface and Log In

Web Interface Overview

Browser and Software Requirements

Web Interface Components

Navigation Tab Components

Connect to ILOM Using the Web Interface

procedure iconsmall spaceLog In to ILOM

procedure iconsmall spaceUpload the SSL Certificate

procedure iconsmall spaceSet the Session Time-Out

procedure iconsmall spaceLog Out of ILOM

5. Manage User Accounts

Guidelines for Managing User Accounts

User Account Roles and Privileges

Preconfigured ILOM Administrator Accounts

procedure iconsmall spaceChange ILOM Root Account Password Using the Web Interface

procedure iconsmall spaceChange ILOM Root Account Password Using the CLI

Single Sign On

procedure iconsmall spaceEnable or Disable Single Sign On Using the CLI

procedure iconsmall spaceEnable or Disable Single Sign On Using the Web Interface

Manage User Accounts Using the CLI

procedure iconsmall spaceAdd a User Account Using the CLI

procedure iconsmall spaceModify a User Account Using the CLI

procedure iconsmall spaceDelete a User Account Using the CLI

procedure iconsmall spaceView a List of User Accounts Using the CLI

procedure iconsmall spaceView Individual User Account Using the CLI

procedure iconsmall spaceConfigure a User Account Using the CLI

Targets, Properties, and Values

procedure iconsmall spaceView a List of User Sessions Using the CLI

procedure iconsmall spaceView an Individual User Session Using the CLI

Manage User Accounts Using the Web Interface

procedure iconsmall spaceAdd User Accounts and Set Privileges Using the Web Interface

procedure iconsmall spaceModify a User Account Using the Web Interface

procedure iconsmall spaceDelete a User Account Using the Web Interface

procedure iconsmall spaceView User Sessions Using the Web Interface

Active Directory

User Authentication and Authorization

Determining User Authorization Levels

Typical Uses of Active Directory

Active Directory Web Interface

Active Directory Configuration Properties

Naming Conventions for Active Directory Group Information

Active Directory Tables

Administrator Groups and Operator Groups Tables

User Domains Table

Alternate Servers Table

procedure iconsmall spaceConfigure Active Directory Settings

procedure iconsmall spaceEdit Active Directory Tables Using the Web Interface

procedure iconsmall spaceEdit Administrator Groups Table Using the CLI

procedure iconsmall spaceEdit Operator Groups Table Using the CLI

procedure iconsmall spaceEdit User Domains Table Using the CLI

procedure iconsmall spaceEdit Alternate Servers Table Using the CLI

About Active Directory Properties

ipaddress Property

defaultrole Property

logdetail Property

port Property

state Property

strictcertmode Property

timeout Property

certfilestatus Property

getcertfile Property

Diagnosing Authentication and Authorization Events

procedure iconsmall spaceView Authentication and Authorization Events Using the CLI

procedure iconsmall spaceView Authentication and Authorization Events Using the Web Interface

Set Certificate Validation Using the CLI

procedure iconsmall spaceUpload, Remove, or Restore a Certificate Using the CLI

procedure iconsmall spaceEnable strictcertmode Using the CLI

procedure iconsmall spaceCheck certfilestatus Using the CLI

Set Certificate Validation Using the Web Interface

procedure iconsmall spaceUpload a Certificate Using the Web Interface

procedure iconsmall spaceCheck Certificate File Status Using the Web Interface

procedure iconsmall spaceEnable Strict Certificate Mode Using the Web Interface

Lightweight Directory Access Protocol

About LDAP

LDAP Clients and Servers

LDAP Servers Directory Organization

Configure LDAP

procedure iconsmall spaceConfigure the LDAP Server

procedure iconsmall spaceConfigure ILOM for LDAP Using the CLI

procedure iconsmall spaceConfigure ILOM for LDAP Using the Web Interface

RADIUS Authentication

RADIUS Clients and Servers

RADIUS Parameters

Configure RADIUS Settings

procedure iconsmall spaceConfigure RADIUS Using the CLI

procedure iconsmall spaceConfigure RADIUS Using the Web Interface

RADIUS Commands

show /SP/clients/radius

set /SP/clients/radius

show /SP/clients

6. Inventory and Component Management

View Component Information and Manage Inventory

procedure iconsmall spaceView Component Information Using the CLI

procedure iconsmall spaceView Component Information Using the Web Interface

Perform an Action on a Component

Remove and Replace Components

procedure iconsmall spacePrepare to Remove a Component Using the CLI

procedure iconsmall spaceDetermine Whether a Component Is Ready for Removal Using the CLI

procedure iconsmall spaceReturn a Component to Service Using the CLI

procedure iconsmall spacePrepare to Remove a Component Using the Web Interface

procedure iconsmall spaceReturn a Component to Service Using the Web Interface

Enable and Disable Components

procedure iconsmall spaceEnable and Disable Components Using the CLI

procedure iconsmall spaceEnable and Disable Components Using the Web Interface

Configure Policy Settings

procedure iconsmall spaceConfigure Policy Settings Using the CLI

procedure iconsmall spaceConfigure Policy Settings Using the Web Interface

7. System Monitoring and Alert Management

About System Monitoring

Sensor Readings

Obtain Sensor Readings Using the Web Interface

Obtain Sensor Readings Using the CLI

Power Monitoring Interfaces

Power Monitoring Terminology

System Indicators

Supported System Indicator States

View and Manage Indicators Using the Web Interface

View and Manage Indicators Using the CLI

ILOM Event Log

Event Log Timestamps and ILOM Clock Settings

Supported Clock Settings

View or Set Clock Settings Using the Web Interface

View and Set Clock Settings Using the CLI

Syslog Information

Fault Management

View Fault Status Using the Web Interface

View Fault Status Using the CLI

ILOM Service Snapshot Utility

Monitor System Power, Sensors, Indicators, and ILOM Event Log

procedure iconsmall spaceMonitor System Total Power Consumption Using the CLI

procedure iconsmall spaceMonitor System Actual Power Using the CLI

procedure iconsmall spaceMonitor Individual Power Supply Consumption Using the CLI

procedure iconsmall spaceMonitor Available Power Using the CLI

procedure iconsmall spaceMonitor Permitted Power Consumption Using the CLI

procedure iconsmall spaceDetermine the State of Indicators Using the Web Interface

procedure iconsmall spaceObtain Sensor Readings Using the Web Interface

procedure iconsmall spaceView or Clear the ILOM Event Log Using the Web Interface

procedure iconsmall spaceView or Clear the ILOM Event Log Using the CLI

procedure iconsmall spaceView and Configure Clock Settings Using the Web Interface

procedure iconsmall spaceConfigure Remote Syslog Receiver IP Addresses Using the Web Interface

procedure iconsmall spaceConfigure Remote Syslog Receiver IP Addresses Using the CLI

procedure iconsmall spaceRun the Snapshot Utility Using the CLI

procedure iconsmall spaceRun the Snapshot Utility Using the Web Interface

About Alert Management

Alert Rule Configuration

Alert Rule Property Definitions

Manage Alert Rule Configurations Using the ILOM Web Interface

Prerequisites

procedure iconsmall spaceModify an Alert Rule Configuration Using the Web Interface

procedure iconsmall spaceDisable an Alert Rule Configuration Using the Web Interface

procedure iconsmall spaceGenerate Alert Tests Using the Web Interface

Manage Alert Rule Configurations Using the ILOM CLI

CLI Commands for Managing Alert Rule Configurations

Prerequisites

procedure iconsmall spaceModify Alert Rule Configurations Using the CLI

procedure iconsmall spaceDisable an Alert Rule Configuration Using the CLI

procedure iconsmall spaceGenerate Alert Tests Using the CLI

Configure SMTP Client for Email Notification Alerts

procedure iconsmall spaceEnable SMTP Client Using the Web Interface

procedure iconsmall spaceEnable SMTP Client Using the CLI

8. Configure ILOM Communication Settings

Manage ILOM Network Settings Using the CLI

About Network Settings

procedure iconsmall spaceView Network Settings Using the CLI

procedure iconsmall spaceConfigure Network Settings Using the CLI

Targets, Properties, and Values

Serial Port Settings

procedure iconsmall spaceView Serial Port Settings Using the CLI

procedure iconsmall spaceConfigure Serial Port Settings Using the CLI

Targets, Properties, and Values

procedure iconsmall spaceEnable HTTP or HTTPS Web Access Using the CLI

Targets, Properties, and Values

Configure Secure Shell Settings

procedure iconsmall spaceEstablish a Secure Remote Connection to Run CLI Commands

procedure iconsmall spaceView the Current Key Using the CLI

procedure iconsmall spaceEnable or Disable SSH Using the CLI

procedure iconsmall spaceEnable or Disable SSH Using the Web Interface

procedure iconsmall spaceGenerate a New Key Using the CLI

procedure iconsmall spaceGenerate a New Key Using the Web Interface

procedure iconsmall spaceRestart the SSH Server Using the CLI

procedure iconsmall spaceRestart the SSH Server Using the Web Interface

Manage ILOM Network Settings Using the Web Interface

procedure iconsmall spaceView Network Settings Using the Web Interface

procedure iconsmall spaceConfigure Network Settings Using the Web Interface

procedure iconsmall spaceDisplay Serial Port Settings Using the Web Interface

procedure iconsmall spaceConfigure Serial Port Settings Using the Web Interface

procedure iconsmall spaceEnable HTTP or HTTPS Web Access Using the Web Interface

9. Intelligent Platform Management Interface

IPMI Overview

ILOM and IPMI

Using IPMItool

IPMI Alerts

IPMItool Examples

procedure iconsmall spaceView a List of Sensors and Their Values

procedure iconsmall spaceView Details About a Single Sensor

procedure iconsmall spacePower On the Host

procedure iconsmall spacePower Off the Host

procedure iconsmall spacePower Cycle the Host

procedure iconsmall spaceShutdown the Host Gracefully

procedure iconsmall spaceView Manufacturing Information for FRUs

procedure iconsmall spaceView the IPMI System Event Log

10. Simple Network Management Protocol

SNMP Overview

How SNMP Works

SNMP Management Information Base Files

Alerts and SNMP Traps

Manage SNMP Users With the CLI

procedure iconsmall spaceAdd an SNMP User Account Using the CLI

procedure iconsmall spaceEdit an SNMP User Account Using the CLI

procedure iconsmall spaceDelete an SNMP User Account Using the CLI

procedure iconsmall spaceAdd or Edit an SNMP Community Using the CLI

procedure iconsmall spaceDelete an SNMP Community Using the CLI

Targets, Properties, and Values

procedure iconsmall spaceConfigure SNMP Trap Destinations Using the CLI

Manage SNMP Users Using the Web Interface

procedure iconsmall spaceConfigure SNMP Settings Using the Web Interface

procedure iconsmall spaceAdd or Edit an SNMP User Account Using the Web Interface

procedure iconsmall spaceDelete an SNMP User Account Using the Web Interface

procedure iconsmall spaceAdd or Edit an SNMP Community Using the Web Interface

procedure iconsmall spaceDelete an SNMP Community Using the Web Interface

procedure iconsmall spaceConfigure SNMP Trap Destinations Using the Web Interface

SNMP Examples

procedure iconsmall spaceView and Configure SNMP Settings

procedure iconsmall spaceObtain Information Using snmpget or snmpwalk net-snmp Commands

procedure iconsmall spaceSet Information Using snmpset

procedure iconsmall spaceReceive Traps Using snmptrapd

11. Update ILOM Firmware

Firmware Update Process

ILOM Firmware Update Overview

procedure iconsmall spaceView ILOM Version Information Using the CLI

Using the CLI Through the Management Ethernet Port

Using the CLI Through the Serial Port

procedure iconsmall spaceView ILOM Version Information Using the Web Interface

procedure iconsmall spaceDownload New Firmware

Downloading New Firmware on x64-Based Systems

Downloading New Firmware on SPARC-Based Systems

procedure iconsmall spaceUpdate ILOM Firmware Using the CLI

procedure iconsmall spaceUpdate ILOM Firmware Using the Web Interface

procedure iconsmall spaceUpdate ILOM Firmware Using Sun xVM Ops Center

procedure iconsmall spaceReset ILOM SP

procedure iconsmall spaceReset SP to Factory Defaults Using the CLI

procedure iconsmall spaceReset SP to Factory Defaults Using the Web Interface

12. Remote Management of x64 Servers Using the Sun ILOM Remote Console

Sun ILOM Remote Console Overview

Single or Multiple Remote Host Server Management Views

Installation Requirements

Network Communication Ports and Protocols

Administrator Role User Account - Sign In Authentication Required

Launch and Configure ILOM for Remote Management

procedure iconsmall spaceConnect to the ILOM Web Interface

procedure iconsmall spaceConfigure ILOM Remote Control Settings Using the Web Interface

Launch and Configure Sun ILOM Remote Console for Remote x64 Server Management

procedure iconsmall spaceLaunch the Sun ILOM Remote Console Using the ILOM Web Interface

procedure iconsmall spaceAdd a New Server Session

procedure iconsmall spaceStart, Stop, or Restart Device Redirection

procedure iconsmall spaceRedirect Keyboard and Mouse Devices

procedure iconsmall spaceControl Keyboard Modes and Key Send Options

procedure iconsmall spaceRedirect Storage Devices

procedure iconsmall spaceExit the Sun ILOM Remote Console

CD and Diskette Redirection Operation Scenarios

A. ILOM Command-Line Interface Reference

CLI Command Quick Reference

CLI Command Reference

B. Glossary

Index