Recover the Oracle ILOM Root Password

This procedure assumes that the ILOM SP check_physical_presence property is set to true. This property is controlled by either Locator button on the server. If the check_physical_presence property is set to false, entering the default user account does not prompt you to press the Locator button and you can immediately type the defaultpassword to gain access.

1. Establish a local serial connection to Oracle ILOM through the SER MGT port.

   See Log In To the Oracle ILOM CLI (SER MGT).

2. Log in to Oracle ILOM using the default user account.

   For example:

   login: default
   Press and release the physical presence button
   Press return when this is completed...

3. Press the Locator button on the front of the server.

   This action proves that you have physical access to the server.

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   Note -  This action is required if Oracle ILOM Physical Presence Check is enabled (the default). See (Optional) Configure the Oracle ILOM Identity.

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4. In the terminal device, press Return.
5. Type the password for the default user account:

   defaultpassword

6. Recreate the root account.

   See Configure User Accounts (Oracle ILOM Web Interface).

Related Information

• Oracle ILOM documentation library at: http://www.oracle.com/goto/ILOM/docs

• Accessing Oracle ILOM

• Change the Oracle ILOM Root Password (Oracle ILOM CLI)