Modify FIPS Mode Post Deployment
Use this procedure if you need to modify the FIPS mode operational state after performing a firmware update or specifying user-defined configuration properties in Oracle ILOM.
Note:
FIPS compliance mode in Oracle ILOM is represented by a State and Status property. The State property represents the configured mode in Oracle ILOM and the Status property represents the operational mode in Oracle ILOM. When the FIPS State property is changed, the change does not affect the operational mode (FIPS Status property) until the next Oracle ILOM reboot.Before You Begin
- The configurable property for FIPS level 1 compliance is available in Oracle ILOM as of firmware 3.2.4 or later. Prior to firmware release 3.2.4, Oracle ILOM does not provide a configurable property for FIPS level 1 compliance.
- When FIPS is enabled (configured and operational) some features in Oracle ILOM are not supported. For a list of unsupported features when FIPS is enabled, see Unsupported Features When FIPS Mode Is Enabled.
- The Admin (a) role is required to modify the FIPS State property on the Management Access > FIPS page.
- To Restore the Oracle ILOM configuration, the following user privileges
must be assigned:
- Administrator (administrator) profile or
-or-
- Admin (a), User Management (u), Console (c), Reset and Host Control (r), and Read Only (o)
- Administrator (administrator) profile or
To modify the FIPS mode after updating the Oracle ILOM firmware, follow these steps: