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Embedded Lights Out Manager Administration Guide

For the Sun Firetrademark X2200 M2 and Sun Fire X2100 M2 Servers

819-6588-13



Contents

Figures

Preface

1. Embedded Lights Out Manager Overview

Embedded Lights Out Manager Features

ELOM Common Tasks

Embedded Lights Out Manager Default Settings

About Sun N1 System Manager

2. Using the Embedded Lights Out Manager System

Embedded Lights Out Manager System Components

Accessing the Service Processor

Setting Up Communications

Determining a DHCP Address

Connecting Through the Serial Port

To View System Output Within CLI

Setting Up Serial Over LAN

Instructions for Solaris

Instructions for Linux

Connecting Over Ethernet

To View the System IP Address in the BIOS

To Configure Your DHCP Server

Finding Task Information

3. Setting Up the Service Processor

Service Processor Components

Powering On the Server

Apply Standby Power for Initial Service Processor Configuration

Communicating with the System SP

To Set Up the Service Processor with the Web-Based Interface

Configuring the IP Address Manually

4. Accessing and Monitoring the Server Using the Web-Based Interface

Accessing the System Using the Web-Based Interface

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Access the System Using the Web-Based Interface

Using the System Information Screens

Getting System Version Information

procedure iconsmall spaceTo access the Version screen

procedure iconsmall spaceTo access the SP Version screen

procedure iconsmall spaceTo access the Server Board Version screen

Setting the Session Time-out

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Set the Session Time-out

Getting System Components Information

procedure iconsmall spaceTo access the Components submenu screens

procedure iconsmall spaceTo access the CPU screen

procedure iconsmall spaceTo access the Memory screen

procedure iconsmall spaceTo access the Get NIC Information screen

Using the System Monitoring Screens

Using the Sensor Reading Screens

procedure iconsmall spaceMonitoring the System Using the Summary Screen

procedure iconsmall spaceDiagnosing Fan Performance

procedure iconsmall spaceDiagnosing Temperature Issues

procedure iconsmall spaceDiagnosing Voltage Issues

Examining, Saving, and Clearing the Event Log

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Examine the Event Logs Screen

Saving the Event Log

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Save the Event Log

Clearing the Event Log

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Clear the Event Log

Activating the System Indicator LED

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Activate the Locator Indicator Screen

Resetting the Fault LED

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Reset the Fault LED Screen

5. Configuring and Managing the Server System Using the Web-Based Interface

Configuring the Server

Configuring the Network Settings

procedure iconsmall spaceTo access the Network Settings screen:

procedure iconsmall spaceTo configure the Network Settings manually

procedure iconsmall spaceTo configure the Network Settings using DHCP

Setting Up E-Mail Notification

procedure iconsmall spaceTo set up E-Mail Notification:

Defining Traps with the Platform Event Filter

procedure iconsmall spaceTo define traps with the Platform Event Filter screen

Setting the System Time

procedure iconsmall spaceTo set the Time screen

Enabling or Disabling Syslog

procedure iconsmall spaceTo access the Syslog screen

Configuring System Management Access

procedure iconsmall spaceTo access the System Management Access screens

The SSL Certificate screen

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Create a CSR

The SNMP Screen

procedure iconsmall spaceTo access the SNMP screen

The SNMP Settings Screen

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Configure SNMP Port and Permit

The SNMP Communities Screen

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Add a Community

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Modify a Community

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Delete a Community

The SNMP User Settings Screen

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Add an SNMP User

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Edit an SNMP User

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Delete an SNMP User

Managing Users

User Account

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Access the User Account Screen

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Add Users

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Change a User Password

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Change User Privilege

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Disable and Enable a User

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Delete a User

ADS Configuration

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Configure ADS

Service Processor Maintenance

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Access the Maintenance Screens

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Upgrade Firmware

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Reset the Service Processor

6. Using the Remote Control Screens

About the Remote Console Application

Remote Console Operating Requirements

Launching the Remote Console Application

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Launch the Remote Console Application

Configuring KVM Functionality for a Remote Console Session

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Configure KVM Functionality for a Remote Console Session

Controlling Power to a Remote Server

Installing an Operating System on a Remote Server

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Install an OS on a Remote Server Using Virtual CDROM

Other Remote Options

7. Using IPMI

About IPMI

IPMItool

Sensors

Supported IPMI 2.0 Commands

8. Using the Command-Line Interface

Logging In to the CLI

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Log In Using SSH

procedure iconsmall spaceTo Log In From the Serial Port

Command Syntax

Managing the Host

Managing the Host State

Managing the Host Console

Viewing Host Sensors

Managing the ELOM Network Settings

Displaying Network Settings

Configuring Network Settings

Managing User Accounts

Adding a User Account

Deleting a User Account

Displaying User Accounts

Configuring User Accounts

Resetting the SP Password

Managing Alerts

Displaying Alerts

Configuring Alerts

Updating the Firmware

procedure iconsmall spaceHow to Update the Firmware

Displaying Version Information

9. Using Simple Network Management Protocol

About SNMP

How SNMP Works

SNMP MIB Files

MIBs Integration

SNMP Messages

Configuring SNMP on the ELOM

Integrating the MIBs

procedure iconsmall spaceTo use SNMP on the SP

Adding Your Server to Your SNMP Environment

Configuring Receipt of SNMP Traps

Managing SNMP User Accounts

Adding a User Account

Deleting a User Account

Configuring User Accounts

A. Command-Line Interface Reference

CLI Command Quick Reference

CLI Command Reference

cd

create

delete

exit

help

set

show

start

stop

version

Glossary

Index