Setting Up ILOM

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Setting Up ILOM

This chapter describes how to access the SunIntegrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) software and how to configure an IP address for the Sun Blade X6275 server module Service Processor (SP).

This chapter contains the following topics:

Preparing to Access and Configure ILOM

Displaying the Service Processor’s (ILOM) IP Address

Accessing SP ILOM

Configuring an IP Address for SP Network Configuration

About Installing a Supported OS

Preparing to Access and Configure ILOM

The ILOM (Integrated Lights Out Manager) allows you to manage the system chassis using the CMM ILOM, and manage the Sun Blade X6275 server module nodes using the SP ILOM.

This section contains the following topics:

About CMM ILOM

About SP ILOM

ILOM Setup Task Summary

ILOM software provides a command-line interface (CLI) and a web browser user interface. For detailed ILOM information, refer to the Integrated Lights Out Manager documentation.

About CMM ILOM

Each system chassis has its own service processor, called a Chassis Monitoring Module Integrated Lights Out Manager (CMM ILOM). CMM ILOM provides an Ethernet connection to the server module's service processor, and allows you to view and configure the Sun Blade X6275 server module's network information. See FIGURE 3-1.

Supported CMM ILOM versions are:

CMM ILOM 2.0.3.13 only for ILOM 2.0 (blades)

CMM ILOM 3.0.6.11 or later for ILOM 3.0

Refer to the system chassis documentation for more information. Go to http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/prod/blade.srvr#hic.

FIGURE 3-1 CMM ILOM Web Interface Page

About SP ILOM

The Sun Blade X6275 server module includes two service processor (SP) ILOMs that reside on a separate board. Each node has a dedicated SP.

You can use the ILOM built-in system management software to monitor and manage the components installed in your system chassis and server modules. See FIGURE 3-2.

ILOM enables you to:

Configure network information

View and edit hardware configurations for the SP

Monitor vital system information

Manage user accounts

Note - For CMM ILOM 2.0.3.13 systems, a Sun Blade X6275 server module must be inserted into the system chassis before you power on the chassis. If the blade is not inside the chassis before you power on, ILOM does not recognize node 1. For ILOM 3.0 systems, this requirement does not apply.

For detailed ILOM information, refer to the Integrated Lights Out Manager documentation.

FIGURE 3-2 SP ILOM Web Interface Page (via CMM ILOM 3.0 system)

ILOM Setup Task Summary

TABLE 3-1 summarizes how to set up ILOM and configure an IP address on the server module SP.

TABLE 3-1 ILOM Configuration Summary
Step	Task	Description
1	Install the server module in chassis.	Install the server module in the system chassis as described in and Chapter 2 of this guide. Note - For CMM ILOM 2.0.3.13 systems, a Sun Blade X6275 server module must be inserted into the system chassis before you power on the chassis. If the blade is not inside the chassis before you power on, ILOM does not recognize node 1. For ILOM 3.0 systems, this requirement does not apply.
2	Check the chassis.	Ensure that: The system chassis is powered up. The CMM ILOM is connected to the network and is working correctly. The installer has Ethernet access to the same subnet as the CMM ILOM.
2	Check the power.	Ensure that the Sun Blade X6275 server module has standby power.
3	Obtain the CMM SP ILOM IP address.	If you are using ILOM CLI commands and you do not know the ILOM’s IP address, see Displaying the Service Processor’s (ILOM) IP Address to find the CMM SP ILOM’s IP address using the CMM ILOM.
3	Obtain the server module SP ILOM IP address.	If you are using ILOM CLI commands and you do not know the ILOM’s IP address, see Displaying the Service Processor’s (ILOM) IP Address to find the Sun Blade X6275 server module SP ILOM’s IP address using the CMM ILOM.
4	Establish a console connection to the SP ILOM.	Choose one of the following methods to establish a connection with the Sun Blade X6275 server module SP ILOM. Remote console (CLI). Access the CMM CLI user interface to access the SP ILOM CLI user interface. Note - Recommended. The remote connection chassis Ethernet ports provide both the CLI and the web browser user interface method to connect to ILOM. Remote console (GUI): Access the CMM ILOM web browser user interface. Local serial console (blade serial console): Use a dongle cable to connect a serial console to a UCP port on the front of the server module. There are two UCP ports, one for each node’s SP connection. For more information, refer to the Sun Blade X6275 Server Module Service Manual. Local serial console (CMM serial console): Connect a serial console to the serial port on the CMM. Note - For more information about how to attach a CMM management network cable, and attaching other cables or devices to a CMM, refer to the system chassis documentation.
5	Access an administrator user account.	To configure an IP address in SP ILOM, you must log in to ILOM with an administrative account, for Node 0 or Node 1. A preconfigured administrator account is shipped on each node on the server module. This administrative account includes built-in administrative privileges (read and write access) to all SP features and commands. The user name is `root` and the password is `changeme`. Tip - It is highly recommended that you change the password after initial setup, for security reasons. For more information about ILOM’s user accounts, refer to the Integrated Lights Out Manager documentation.
6	Log in to ILOM.	Choose one of the following procedures to log in to ILOM: Log In to SP ILOM Using the CLI Log In to SP ILOM Using the Web Browser User Interface Log In to SP ILOM From a Serial Connection
7	Configure an IP address.	Choose one of the following procedures (optional): Configure a DHCP IP Address Configure a Static IP Address
8	Obtain additional ILOM information.	You might need to obtain additional information about ILOM, if applicable. For more information about configuring or modifying an IP address in ILOM, refer to the Integrated Lights Out Manager documentation.

Displaying the Service Processor’s (ILOM) IP Address

Use the following CLI procedure to display the ILOM’s network configuration, including the IP address of the ILOM SP, using the CMM ILOM.

Note - You can also obtain node SP IP addresses from Web interface of the CMM.

This procedure also verifies that the ILOM is working correctly and that you can access it through the CMM ILOM.

1. Access the CMM ILOM.

2. Log in to the CMM ILOM CLI.

3. Type one of the following commands, depending on the CMM ILOM revision:

CMM ILOM 3.0:

show /CH/BL0/NODE1/SP/network

where BL0 represents blade 0 and NODE1 is node 1.
To view the target blade and node, you must specify the number of the blade in which the server module is installed, and the node number.

The CMM ILOM displays information about the server module, including its IP address and MAC address. The following example shows Blade 0, Node 1, server module information:

-> show /CH/BL0/NODE1/SP/network
 /CH/BL0/NODE1/SP/network
    Targets:
    Properties:
        type = Network Configuration
        commitpending = (Cannot show property)
        ipaddress = IPaddress
        ipdiscovery = dhcp
        ipgateway = IPgateway
        ipnetmask = 255.255.255.0
        macaddress = Macaddress
        pendingipaddress = IPaddress
        pendingipdiscovery = dhcp
        pendingipgateway = IPgateway
        pendingipnetmask = 255.255.255.0
    Commands:
        cd
        set
        show
->

CMM ILOM 2.0.3.13:

show /CH/BL14/SP/network

where BL14 represents node 1 installed in slot 3.
To specify the target CMM or blade, you must specify the number of the slot in which the module is installed.

Each Sun Blade 6048 chassis shelf has 24 nodes maximum. Blade nodes are numbered from 0 to 23. CMM Nodes 0 to 11 are blade node 0 and named BL0-BL11. CMM nodes 12 to 23 are blade node 1 and named BL12-BL23. For a Sun Blade 6048 chassis, the nodes display as:

Node	Nodes (Two per Blade)
0	BL0	BL1	BL2	BL3	BL4	BL5	BL6	BL7	BL8	BL9	BL10	BL11
1	BL12	BL13	BL14	BL15	BL16	BL17	BL18	BL19	BL20	BL21	BL22	BL23

The CMM ILOM displays information about the server module, including its IP address and MAC address. For example:

-> show /CH/BL0/SP/network
 /CH/BL0/SP/network
    Targets:
    Properties:
        type = Network Configuration
        commitpending = (Cannot show property)
        ipaddress = IPaddress
        ipdiscovery = dhcp
        ipgateway = IPgateway
        ipnetmask = 255.255.255.0
        macaddress = Macaddress
        pendingipaddress = IPaddress
        pendingipdiscovery = dhcp
        pendingipgateway = IPgateway
        pendingipnetmask = 255.255.255.0
 state = enabled 
    Commands:
        cd
        set
        show
->

4. Proceed to Accessing SP ILOM.

Accessing SP ILOM

Choose one of the following procedures to log in to the SP ILOM:

Log In to SP ILOM Using the CLI

To log in to the SP ILOM from an Ethernet connection using the CLI command line interface:

1. Obtain the ILOM IP address.

If you do not know the ILOM’s IP address, see Displaying the Service Processor’s (ILOM) IP Address to find the ILOM’s IP address, using the CMM ILOM.

2. Open a new terminal window, as required.

3. Log in to SP ILOM using secure shell (SSH) session.

Type the administrator account user name (root), the password (changeme), and the server module SP IP address.

For example: ssh root@192.168.25.25

$ ssh root@192.168.25.25
password: changeme
...
->

Tip - The default ILOM administrator account user name is root and the password is changeme. If this default administrator account, which was shipped with each server module SP and CMM, has been changed, contact your system administrator for an ILOM user account with administrator privileges.

You are now logged in to the SP ILOM.

Refer to the ILOM documentation for more information on how to use the CLI interface to configure the ILOM.

Log In to SP ILOM Using the Web Browser User Interface

Note - To improve response times, disable the browser proxy server (if used).

To log in to the SP ILOM from an Ethernet connection using the web browser user interface:

1. Obtain the SP ILOM IP address for the node.

If you do not know the node’s ILOM IP address, see Displaying the Service Processor’s (ILOM) IP Address to find the ILOM’s IP address using the CMM ILOM.

2. To log in to the web interface, type the IP address of ILOM into your web browser.

The web interface Login page appears.

Graphic showing ILOM web interface Login page

3. Type your user name and password.

4. Click Log In.

The web interface Versions page appears.

You are now logged in to the SP ILOM.

Refer to the ILOM documentation for more information on how to use the web interface to configure the ILOM.

Log In to SP ILOM From a Serial Connection

You will need a dongle cable. The dongle cable might be shipped with the Sun Blade chassis.

To log in to the ILOM from a serial console connection:

1. Use a dongle cable to connect a serial console to a UCP port on the front of the server module. There are two UCP ports, one for each node SP connection.

For more information, refer to the Sun Blade X6275 Server Module Service Manual.

2. Verify that your serial console connection to the Sun Blade X6275 server module is secure and operational.

3. Ensure that the following serial communication settings are configured.

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

9600 baud (default- do not change)

Disable hardware flow control (CTS/RTS)

4. Press Enter to establish a connection between your serial console and ILOM.

A login prompt to ILOM appears.

5. Log in to the ILOM CLI using an administrator account. Type a user name and password for the administrator account.

You are now logged in to the SP ILOM.

Refer to the ILOM documentation for more information on how to use the CLI interface to configure the ILOM.

Configuring an IP Address for SP Network Configuration

You can configure a static or a dynamic IP address for SP Network Configuration.

Choose one of the following procedures:

Configure a DHCP IP Address

Configure a Static IP Address

Configure a DHCP IP Address

DHCP is enabled in the factory-default configuration. By default, the SP uses a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server for network configuration.

To configure SP networks with a DHCP server:

1. Verify that an Ethernet cable is connected to the Ethernet port (NET MGT) port on the CMM.

2. Obtain the CMM ILOM IP address.

If you do not know the ILOM’s IP address, see Displaying the Service Processor’s (ILOM) IP Address to find the ILOM’s IP address using the CMM ILOM.

3. Log in to CMM ILOM. Choose one of the following procedures:

4. Obtain the DHCP IP address assigned to the server module SP.

Choose one of the following procedures, to view the dynamic server module IP address that was assigned:

ILOM 3.0 system - CMM.

Type: show /CH/BL0/NODE1/SP/network

where BL0 represents the blade slot 0, node 1.

ILOM 2.0.3.13 system - CMM.

Type: show /CH/BL0/SP/network

where BL0 represents node 0 installed in slot BL0.
To specify the target CMM or blade, you must specify the number of the slot in which the module is installed. Blade nodes range from 0 to 23. Each shelf has 24 nodes, numbered BL0 to BL23. Slots BL0 to BL11 are node 0. Slots BL12 to BL23 are node 1.

5. To configure the SP to use DHCP, type:

-> cd  /CH/BL4/NODE1/SP/network
-> set pendingipdiscovery=dhcp
-> set commitpending=true

6. To log out of ILOM, type exit.

Refer to the ILOM documentation for more information on how to use the ILOM CLI interface.

You can now load the operating system. See About Installing a Supported OS.

Configure a Static IP Address

If you plan to assign static IP addresses to a server SP, do the following procedure for each node:

1. Verify that an Ethernet cable is connected to the Ethernet port (NET MGT) port on the CMM.

2. Obtain the CMM ILOM IP address.

If you do not know the ILOM’s IP address, see Displaying the Service Processor’s (ILOM) IP Address to find the ILOM’s IP address using the CMM ILOM.

3. Log in to CMM ILOM. Choose one of the following procedures:

4. Configure a static Ethernet configuration.

Use your own addresses in place of the examples below:

-> cd  /CH/BL4/NODE1/SP/network
-> set pendingipaddress=129.144.82.26
-> set pendingipnetmask=255.255.255.0
-> set pendingipgateway=129.144.82.254
-> set pendingipdiscovery=static
-> set commitpending=true

5. To log out of ILOM, type exit.

Refer to the ILOM documentation for more information on how to use the ILOM CLI interface.

You can now load the operating system. See About Installing a Supported OS.

About Installing a Supported OS

Choose one of the following methods to install a supported Operating System (OS) on a Sun Blade X6275 server module:

Install the OS on a Flash Module. Flash Modules can support some operating systems. See Flash Modules.

Install the OS on USB Flash Disk. See USB Flash Disk.

Configure diskless network boot to load the OS to the server module from a boot image on another server. Refer to your operating system vendor’s documentation for specific information.

Refer to the Sun Blade X6275 Server Module Linux OS Installation Guide or Sun Blade X6275 Server Module Windows OS Installation Guide for more detailed instructions and supported OSes for operating system installation.

Flash Modules

The Sun Blade X6275 server module supports one flash module (FMod) per node that can install and boot a supported operating system. You can use flash modules to install an operating system locally.

To install flash modules, refer to the Sun Blade X6275 Server Module Service Manual.

Caution - Do not remove or insert the flash module until the green LED goes out. Damage to the flash module can occur if the FMod is removed while the green LED next to the FMod slot is lit. Wait for twenty seconds for the LED to go out. Do not remove or apply AC power while removing or inserting a flash module.

USB Flash Disk

The Sun Blade X6275 server module has one internal USB port per node on the back of the motherboard. You must remove the blade from the chassis to access the USB ports.

When a USB flash disk is present, it appears as a disk device, and you can install a supported operating system on it.

To install a USB flash disk, refer to the Sun Blade X6275 Server Module Service Manual.

USB flash disks with standard USB 2.0 interfaces can be obtained from third-party sources. Each Sun Blade X6275 server module can use two USB flash disks, one per node. The USB flash disks must be no larger than 2.7 mm wide and 32.0 mm long. See FIGURE 3-3.

FIGURE 3-3 USB Flash Disk Dimensions