Configuring the System
Use this procedure to configure the system through Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) when the appliance is first powered on.
Oracle ILOM, which is pre-installed in all storage controllers, is a service processor (SP) with an embedded operating system. It provides a full-featured, browser-based web interface and has an equivalent command line interface (CLI). Therefore, you can connect to Oracle ILOM through a serial connection or through a network connection if your network has a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server.
A serial SP connection is recommended for initial configuration because Oracle ILOM has no initial network connectivity. This connection lets you monitor progress, especially during system reboots. Afterwards, you can remove the serial connection if you do not need it for CLI access. Instead, make a network SP connection, which allows for better collection of platform data, as described in Troubleshooting Hardware Faults.
By keeping an Oracle ILOM connection in place after configuration, you can troubleshoot hardware problems that do not otherwise appear in the appliance software, as well as update the BIOS. Failure to configure Oracle ILOM connectivity may lead to longer than necessary hardware fault diagnosis and resolution times.
Before You Begin
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If using a serial connection to the appliance, configure an administrative client with the following settings:
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8N1: eight data bits, no parity, one stop bit
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9600 baud
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Disable hardware flow control (CTS/RTS)
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Disable software flow control (XON/XOFF)
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Ensure you have completed cabling, including the serial or network cabling for Oracle ILOM connectivity, as described in Cabling the Appliance.
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For clustered controllers, perform this procedure on only one controller, the primary controller. The software propagates the configuration to the peer controller during cluster initialization. It does not matter which controller you choose as the primary controller. After the cluster is initialized, you can administer the system from either storage controller. However, do not attempt initial configuration on both controllers independently.
Next Steps
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To perform initial configuration through the BUI using any client on the same network, see Performing Initial Configuration (BUI). It is strongly recommended that you select this method for initial configuration of clustered controllers.
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To perform initial configuration through the CLI, see Performing Initial Configuration (CLI).