Connecting to Oracle ILOM

After configuring the system and performing initial configuration, it is recommended that you retain a connection to Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM), located in the controller service processor (SP), for troubleshooting hardware problems that do not otherwise appear in the appliance software.

The controller Oracle ILOM provides options for (i) network and (ii) serial port connectivity. Network connection is the preferred choice because the Oracle ILOM serial port does not always allow adequate means of platform data collection.

1. Perform one of the following SP connections:

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

   • For a serial SP connection, 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.

2. For clustered controllers, repeat for the second controller.