Configure EEPROM Passwords
Each MiniCluster node has an EEPROM, sometimes referred to as OpenBoot, which is low-level firmware that contains some configuration parameters and drivers that facilitate booting the system. By default, the EEPROM password feature is disabled.
In secure environments, use this procedure to enable the password feature and set a password. The password is automatically enabled and applied to both nodes. Once set, a password is required to access the eeprom from OpenBoot (the ok prompt) and from the Oracle Solaris eeprom command.
This procedure supersedes older methods where the password is set either at the OpenBoot ok prompt, or in Oracle Solaris with the eeprom command.
 | Caution - It is important to remember the password. If you forget the password, you must call support services to make your system bootable again. |
This procedure describes how to set the passwords using the MCMU BUI. Alternatively, you can use the mcmu security -e command.
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Log into the MCMU as a primary admin such as
mcinstall.
For instructions, refer to Accessing the System in Oracle MiniCluster S7-2 Administration Guide.
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In the navigation panel, select System Settings → Security.
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Perform one of these actions:
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Enable and set the password – Click Enable, enter the password twice, and click Set Password.
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Disable the feature – Click Disable, then Confirm.
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Change an existing password – Change Password, enter the new password twice, and click Update.
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