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Updated: October 2015
 
 

Launch Oracle System Assistant Using the Oracle ILOM Web Interface

Before You Begin

You should have already set up Oracle ILOM for remote Ethernet access Connecting to Oracle ILOM

  1. Ensure that the server is in standby power mode.

    In server standby mode, the Power/OK indicator blinks slowly. See Front Panel Features for the location of the Power/OK indicator.

  2. Log in to the server SP Oracle ILOM web interface.

    In your browser's address field, enter the server's SP IP address.

    The System Summary screen appears.


    image:Graphic showing System Summary page.
  3. Click the Oracle System Assistant Launch button in the upper right panel.
    Note -  If the system is not in standby mode but is fully powered on, you will be prompted to shut it down first. See: Use the Oracle ILOM Web Interface for Orderly Shutdown. Once the system is powered off, continue with this step.
  4. To continue to launch Oracle System Assistant, click Yes.

    Wait while the server initializes. This might take several minutes.

    • The server powers on.

    • Oracle System Assistant application boots.

    • Oracle System Assistant main screen appears.


    image:Oracle system assistant main screen
  5. Use Oracle System Assistant to perform the tasks shown in the following table in order.

    Refer to the Oracle X4 Series Servers Administration Guide (http://www.oracle.com/goto/x86AdminDiag/docs) or the embedded help on Oracle System Assistant for more information about using Oracle System Assistant.

    Step
    Task
    Oracle System Assistant Screen
    1
    Set up Oracle System Assistant network connection.
    Network Configuration
    2
    Get latest software and firmware updates.
    Get Updates
    3
    Update Oracle ILOM, BIOS, disk expander, or HBA firmware, if needed.
    Update Firmware
    4
    Configure Oracle ILOM.
    Configure Hardware > Service Processor Configuration
    5
    Configure RAID.

    Note -  Do not use this option on a disk with a preinstalled OS.

    Configure Hardware > RAID Configuration
    Additional details for performing this task are listed in Configuring RAID Using Oracle System Assistant.
    6
    Install an operating system using the Oracle System Assistant Install OS wizard. Supported operating systems include Oracle Solaris, Linux, Windows, or Oracle VM software.

    Note -  Do not use this option if your system came with a preinstalled OS.

    Install OS

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