SPARC T5-8 Hardware Security

All of the security principles that are outlined in the SPARC and Netra SPARC T5 Series Servers Security Guide apply to the SPARC T5-8 servers in SuperCluster. This security guide is available at: http://www.oracle.com/goto/T5-8/docs

OBP

By default, the SPARC T5-8 OBP is not password-protected. You can enhance the security of the SPARC T5-8 by restricting access to the OBP by performing these actions:

• Implement password protection.

• Check for failed OBP logins.

• Provide an OBP power-on banner.

Oracle System Firmware

The Oracle system firmware that runs on the SPARC T5-8 servers uses a controlled update process to prevent unauthorized modifications. Only the superuser or an authenticated user with proper authorization can use the update process.

Secure WAN Boot

WAN boot supports varying levels of security. You can use a combination of the security features that are supported in WAN boot to meet the needs of your network. A more secure configuration requires more administration, but also protects your system data to a greater extent.

• For the Oracle Solaris 10 OS, refer to the information on securing WAN boot installation configuration in Oracle Solaris Installation Guide: Network-Based Installations at: http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E26505_01

• For the Oracle Solaris 11 OS, refer to Securing the Network in Oracle Solaris 11.1 available at: http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E26502_01