Connecting System Cables

Use the following procedure to make a physical serial or network connection to Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM).

Use a serial SP connection for system configuration and initial configuration, which enables you to monitor progress, especially during system reboots. Afterward remove the serial connection if you do not need it for CLI access. Instead, make a network service processor (SP) connection, which allows for better collection of platform data.

Caution:

Failure to configure Oracle ILOM connectivity after initial setup may lead to longer than necessary hardware fault diagnosis and resolution times. For more information about Oracle ILOM, see Changing the Cabling for Oracle ILOM.

Before You Begin

Ensure the storage controllers and disk shelves are installed, but not cabled together.

If making a serial connection to the SP (recommended), ensure that you have configured the administrative client as described in Configuring the System in Oracle ZFS Storage Appliance Installation Guide, Release OS8.8.x.

To make a network connection to the SP, your network must have a DHCP server.

Caution:

Do not connect the power cables until instructed to do so in Powering On the Appliance in Oracle ZFS Storage Appliance Installation Guide, Release OS8.8.x.

1. To prepare for system configuration, perform one of the following SP connections:

   • For a serial SP connection (recommended), attach a serial cable from the SER MGT port on the rear panel of the controller to the serial port on the administrative client. Use a DB9 to RJ45 adapter if necessary.

   • For a network SP connection, attach an Ethernet cable from the NET MGT port on the rear panel of the controller to your Ethernet switch.

   If clustered controllers, repeat for the second controller.

2. Connect an Ethernet cable from the NET-0 port on the rear panel of the controller to your Ethernet switch.

   If clustered controllers, repeat for the second controller.