How to Log Into ILOM Using a Serial Connection

This procedure requires that you are physically at server module.

Before You Begin

You need an optional multi-port cable (also known as a dongle). The multi-port cable provides a direct method for connecting to a node host or SP console. A multi-port cable might be shipped with the Sun Blade 6000 modular system chassis.

1. Connect a multi-port cable to the appropriate UCP port on the front of the server module. There are two UCP ports, one for each node.

   For more information about connecting an optional multi-port cable, refer to Using the Multi-Port Cable in Sun Blade X6275 M2 Server Module Service Manual.

2. Connect a terminal or a computer running terminal emulation software to the serial management port of the multi-port cable.
3. Ensure that the following serial communication settings are configured at your terminal:

   • 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 serial console connection to the server node ILOM.

   A login prompt for ILOM appears. For example:

   SUNSP-productserialnumber login:

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

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   Tip - The default ILOM administrator account user name is root and the password is changeme. If this default administrator account has been changed, contact your system administrator for an ILOM user account with administrator privileges.

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   The ILOM CLI prompt (->) appears.

   You are now logged in to the node ILOM.

   Refer to the ILOM 3.0 documentation collection for more information about how to use the CLI interface to configure the ILOM.

Next Steps

• Configuring an ILOM IP Address

• Accessing the Host Console Through ILOM

• Installing a Supported OS