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Using This Documentation ............. ................ ................ ................ ................ ... 11
Overview of System Administration Tools ...... ................ ................ ................ .. 13
Single-System Management Tools ............... ................ ................ ................ ..... 13
Related Information ............................................................................... 15
Multiple-System Management Tools ................................................................. 15
Related Information ............................................................................... 15
Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) ................................................... 15
Oracle ILOM Tasks ................ ................ ................ ................ ............... 16
Oracle ILOM Documentation .................................................................. 17
Oracle Hardware Management Pack ....... ................ ................ ................ .......... 17
Oracle Hardware Management Pack Utilities .............................................. 18
Oracle Hardware Management Pack Documentation .................................... 19
BIOS Setup Utility ........................................................................................ 19
BIOS Setup Utility Tasks ........................................................................ 19
BIOS Setup Utility Documentation ........................................................... 20
Accessing and Using System Administration Tools ......................................... 21
Accessing Oracle ILOM ................................................................................. 21
Oracle ILOM Management Connection Options .......................................... 22
▼ Cable the Server for a Management Connection to Oracle ILOM ............... 23
▼ Launch and Log In to Oracle ILOM Through a Remote Ethernet
Connection ............. ................ ................ ................ ................ .............. 24
▼ Log In to Oracle ILOM Through a Local Serial Connection ..................... 26
Launching Remote KVMS Redirection Sessions ......................................... 26
Accessing Oracle Hardware Management Pack ................................................... 31
Installing Oracle Hardware Management Pack ............................................ 31
▼ Use Oracle Hardware Management Pack Commands (Oracle HMP) ........... 32
Use the Oracle Hardware Management Pack Management Agents (Oracle
HMP) ............. ................ ................ ................ ................ ................ ..... 33
Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility ................ ................ ................ ................ .... 33
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▼ Access the BIOS Setup Utility ... ................ ................ ................ ......... 34
BIOS Setup Utility Key Mappings ........................................................... 35
Common BIOS Setup Utility Tasks ......... ................ ................ ................ . 36
▼ Exit the BIOS Setup Utility ...... ................ ................ ................ ......... 36
Controlling the Server Power State ................ ................ ................ ................ .. 39
Server Power State Overview .......................................................................... 39
Power Control Options ................................................................................... 40
Powering the Server Off and On ...................................................................... 40
▼ Power Off the Server Using the Power Button .. ................ ................ ..... 41
▼ Power On the Server Using the Power Button .............................. ......... 41
▼ Power the Server Off or On (Oracle ILOM) ............ ................ .............. 42
Setting SP Policy for Host Power at Boot (Oracle ILOM) ..................................... 43
▼ Set SP Host Power Policy at Boot ....................................................... 43
Viewing and Modifying Boot Properties . ................ ................ ................ ........... 45
Legacy BIOS Boot Mode and UEFI Boot Mode ................................................. 45
Viewing or Modifying the Current Boot Mode ............. ................ ................ ...... 46
▼ View the Current Boot Mode (Oracle ILOM) ....... ................ ................ . 46
▼ Select UEFI Boot Mode or Legacy BIOS Boot Mode (BIOS) ................... 47
Modifying the Boot Order ............... ................ ................ ................ ............... 48
▼ Modify the Boot Order (BIOS) ............ ................ ................ ............... 49
▼ Set Temporary Next Boot Device (Oracle ILOM) ................................... 50
Enabling Persistent Boot Support ..................................................................... 52
▼ Enable Persistent Boot Support (BIOS) .......... ................ ................ ...... 52
Configuring BIOS Support for TPM ........................................... ................ ...... 52
▼ Configure BIOS Support for TPM (BIOS) ............................................ 52
Configuring Storage Resources ........................................................................ 55
Configuring RAID on the Server ....... ................ ................ ................ .............. 55
▼ Configure RAID (Oracle Hardware Management Pack) ......... ................ .. 56
Modifying iSCSI Virtual Drive Properties .......................................................... 57
Required Information for iSCSI Configuration ............................................ 57
▼ Modify iSCSI Virtual Drive Properties in UEFI Boot Mode (BIOS) ..... ...... 58
Configure the Service Processor ... ................ ................ ................ ................ ... 63
Assigning System Identification Information ...... ................ ................ ................ 63
▼ Assign System Identification Information (Oracle ILOM) ............. ........... 64
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▼ Assign System Identification Information (Oracle Hardware Management
Pack) ............. ................ ................ ................ ................ ................ ...... 65
Modifying Service Processor Network Settings ................................................... 65
▼ Modify Oracle ILOM SP Network Settings (Oracle ILOM) ...................... 65
▼ Modify Service Processor Network Settings (Oracle Hardware
Management Pack) .... ................ ................ ................ ................ ............ 67
▼ Modify Service Processor Network Settings (BIOS) .......... ................ ..... 68
Adding Oracle ILOM User Accounts ................................................................ 70
▼ Add an Oracle ILOM User Account (Oracle ILOM) .............. ................ . 71
▼ Add an Oracle ILOM User Account (Oracle Hardware Management
Pack) ............. ................ ................ ................ ................ ................ ...... 72
Setting the Service Processor Clock .................................................................. 72
▼ Set the Service Processor Clock (Oracle ILOM) ..................................... 72
▼ Set the Service Processor Clock (Oracle Hardware Management Pack) ....... 74
Configuring DNS Server Information on the Service Processor .............................. 74
▼ Configure DNS Server Information on the Service Processor (Oracle
ILOM) ............. ................ ................ ................ ................ ................ .... 74
▼ Configure DNS Server Information on the Service Processor (Oracle
Hardware Management Pack) .................................................................. 76
Preparing to Install an Operating System ......................................................... 77
Monitoring Server Inventory and Health ...... ................ ................ ................ ..... 79
Viewing System Information and Inventory ....................................................... 79
▼ View System Information and Inventory (Oracle ILOM) .......................... 79
▼ View System Information and Inventory (Oracle Hardware Management
Pack) ............. ................ ................ ................ ................ ................ ...... 80
Fault Detection and Diagnostics Overview ......................................................... 81
Monitoring Hardware Faults ............................................................................ 83
▼ View and Resolve Open Problems (Oracle ILOM) .................................. 83
▼ View and Resolve Open Problems (Oracle Hardware Management
Pack) ............. ................ ................ ................ ................ ................ ...... 84
▼ View the Event Log (Oracle ILOM) .................................................... 85
Manually Clearing Hardware Faults ....... ................ ................ ................ ........... 86
▼ Manually Clear a Hardware Fault (Oracle ILOM) .................................. 86
Monitor Server Power Consumption and Component Temperatures .. .............. 89
Monitoring Server Power Consumption .................................................. ........... 89
▼ View Current Server Power Consumption (Oracle ILOM) ............ ............ 90
▼ View Power Allocated to Server Components (Oracle ILOM) ................... 90
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▼ View Historical Power Consumption Data (Oracle ILOM) ....................... 91
Monitoring Server Inlet and Exhaust Temperature ............................................... 92
▼ View the Server Inlet and Exhaust Temperature (Oracle ILOM) ................ 92
▼ Set Enhanced PCIe Cooling Policy (Oracle ILOM) ................................. 92
Option ROM and I/O Space Allocation .............................................................. 95
▼ Determine Whether You Need to Allocate Option ROM and I/O Space ............... 95
▼ Configure Option ROM and I/O Space Allocation .......................................... 96
Backing Up and Restoring Hardware and Firmware Configurations ............... 101
Backing Up Current Firmware and Hardware Configurations ............................... 101
▼ Back Up the Current BIOS Firmware Configuration (Oracle ILOM) . ........ 102
▼ Back Up the Current Oracle ILOM Firmware Configuration (Oracle
ILOM) ............. ................ ................ ................ ................ ................ .. 103
▼ Back Up the Current BIOS Firmware Configuration (Oracle Hardware
Management Pack) ............................................................................... 104
▼ Back Up the Current Oracle ILOM Firmware Configuration (Oracle
Hardware Management Pack) .......... ................ ................ ................ ...... 105
Restoring Saved Firmware Configurations ............. ................ ................ ........... 105
▼ Restore a Saved BIOS Firmware Configuration (Oracle ILOM) ............... 106
▼ Restore a Saved Oracle ILOM Firmware Configuration (Oracle ILOM) ..... 107
▼ Restore a Saved BIOS Firmware Configuration (Oracle Hardware
Management Pack) ............................................................................... 109
▼ Restore a Saved Oracle ILOM Firmware Configuration (Oracle Hardware
Management Pack) ............................................................................... 109
Resetting the Firmware to Default Settings ....................................................... 110
▼ Reset the BIOS Firmware to Default Settings (BIOS) ............................ 110
▼ Reset the BIOS Firmware to Default Settings (Oracle ILOM) .................. 111
▼ Reset the BIOS Firmware to Default Settings (Oracle Hardware
Management Pack) ............................................................................... 111
▼ Reset the Oracle ILOM Firmware to Default Settings (Oracle ILOM) ....... 112
▼ Reset the Oracle ILOM Firmware to Default Settings (Oracle Hardware
Management Pack) ............................................................................... 112
Downloading and Updating System Firmware and Software ........................... 115
Software Release Overview ........................................................................... 115
Software Release Components ............................................................... 116
Obtaining Software and Firmware Updates ....................................................... 116
▼ Download Firmware and Software From My Oracle Support .................. 117
Install Software and Firmware Updates ........................................................... 118
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▼ Update the BIOS and Service Processor Firmware (Oracle ILOM) .... ....... 118
▼ Update the Hardware Device Firmware (Oracle Hardware Management
Pack) ............. ................ ................ ................ ................ ................ .... 120
Index ............. ................ ................ ................ ................ ................ ................ ... 123
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Using This Documentation
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Overview: The Oracle X6 Series Servers Administration Guide describes administration
tools available for the Oracle Server X6-series servers. The guide also provides procedures
for performing common administrative tasks, such as powering the server on and off,
configuring storage resources, and installing an operating system.
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Audience: This document is written for technicians, system administrators, and authorized
service providers.
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Required knowledge:Users should have experience configuring and administering servers.
Product Documentation Library
Documentation and resources for this product and related products are available at:
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Oracle Server X6-2: http://www.oracle.com/goto/x6-2/docs
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Oracle Server X6-2L: http://www.oracle.com/goto/x6-2l/docs
Feedback
Provide feedback about this documentation at http://www.oracle.com/goto/docfeedback.
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Overview of System Administration Tools
This section describes the tools used to manage Oracle servers.
Task Link
Review brief descriptions of the tools available to
manage a single server.
Review brief descriptions of the tools available to
manage multiple servers.
Read about the tasks you can perform with each tool and
where you can find documentation.
Single-System Management Tools
“Single-System Management Tools” on page 13
“Multiple-System Management Tools” on page 15
“Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager
(ILOM)” on page 15
“Oracle Hardware Management Pack” on page 17
“BIOS Setup Utility” on page 19
The following table describes Oracle's single-system management tools, and provides links to
an overview of each.
For an overview of multiple-system management tools, see “Multiple-System Management
Tools” on page 15.
Tool Description Link
Oracle Integrated Lights
Out Manager (ILOM)
Oracle Hardware
Management Pack
Embedded service processor (SP) utility with a
command-line interface and web browser interface. No
installation required.
Configure and manage server components locally or
remotely by connecting to a dedicated network port, a
local serial port, or a sideband port.
Add-on software package available from My Oracle
Support. Must be installed once an operating system has
been installed.
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“Oracle Integrated
Lights Out Manager
(ILOM)” on page 15
“Oracle Hardware
Management
Pack” on page 17
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Single-System Management Tools
Tool Description Link
BIOS Configuration Utility Graphical setup utility included with the BIOS firmware.
Each system management tool has unique capabilities, but some of the functions of the tools
overlap. The following table lists common system management tasks and the tools you can use
to perform each task.
Monitor hardware through the host operating system
either remotely using SNMP, or locally using commandline interface tools.
Accessed by booting the system and interrupting the boot
process.
View system information and configure boot-related
properties.
“BIOS Setup
Utility” on page 19
Task Oracle ILOM Oracle Hardware
Power the server on and
off remotely.
Configure the service
processor.
Configure RAID.
Download software and
firmware.
See how much power the
server is consuming at any
given time.
Monitor hardware
components.
Update BIOS or Oracle
ILOM firmware.
Update HBA and expander
firmware.
Reset the server BIOS or
Oracle ILOM to default
values.
✓
✓ ✓
✓ ✓
✓
✓ ✓
✓ ✓
✓ ✓
Management Pack
✓
“Monitor Server
✓
Documentation
“Controlling the
Server Power
State” on page 39
“Configure the Service
Processor” on page 63
Refer to the hardware
installation guide for your
server.
“Downloading and
Updating System
Firmware and
Software” on page 115
Power Consumption
and Component
Temperatures” on page 89
“Monitoring Server
Inventory and
Health” on page 79
“Downloading and
Updating System
Firmware and
Software” on page 115
“Downloading and
Updating System
Firmware and
Software” on page 115
“Resetting the
Firmware to Default
Settings” on page 110
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Related Information
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“Accessing and Using System Administration Tools” on page 21
Multiple-System Management Tools
To perform system management functions across multiple systems simultaneously, consider
using Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center. Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center might
be included with your server as part of a server support contract. You can also order Oracle
Enterprise Manager Ops Center software from Oracle.
Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center is a highly scalable, unified management platform for
physical and virtual environments. Use Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center to manage
multiplatform x86 and SPARC systems that are distributed throughout a global data center
and to integrate Oracle systems with existing tool sets. Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center
facilitates many aspects of compliance reporting (ITIL) and data center automation, enabling
you to manage thousands of systems simultaneously.
Multiple-System Management Tools
Refer to the Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center product information at: http://www.
oracle.com/technetwork/oem/ops-center/index.html
Related Information
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“Single-System Management Tools” on page 13
Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM)
Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) is system management firmware that is
embedded on the server service processor (SP). Using Oracle ILOM, you can monitor the server
health and performance and configure server settings independently of the operating system.
Oracle ILOM provides local or remote access through a serial management port and a network
management port. By default, these ports offer a dedicated connection to Oracle ILOM. Any
time power is applied to the server, you can log in to Oracle ILOM from a local terminal device
or from a web browser or secure shell (SSH) session on a remote system. To access Oracle
ILOM, see “Accessing Oracle ILOM” on page 21.
Oracle ILOM provides a web interface and a command-line interface (CLI).
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Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM)
For more information about the firmware, see the following sections:
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“Oracle ILOM Tasks” on page 16
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“Oracle ILOM Documentation” on page 17
Oracle ILOM Tasks
The following table lists many of the tasks you can perform using the Oracle ILOM web or
command-line interface.
Web Navigation CLI Hierarchy Description
System Information
Remote Control
Host Management
/System
/HOST/console
/HOST/diag
/HOST boot_device
Review information about the server, including the serial
number and BIOS version.
View the overall health of the server and see a total
problem count, or view subcomponent health and
inventory details.
Configure and launch a remote console session.
Redirect storage devices.
Run diagnostics on the server.
Set the next boot device or control the server power state.
System Management
Power Management
ILOM Administration
/System action
/System/BIOS
/System/BIOS/Config
/SP/policy
/SP/powermgmt
/SP system_identifier
/SP/logs
/SP/clients
/SP/users
/SP/network
/SP/network/ipv6
/SP/config
/SP/alertmgmt
View BIOS settings.
Backup or restore a BIOS configuration.
Configure system policies such as the Enhanced PCIe
Cooling Mode policy.
View actual system power consumption.
View system power requirements for capacity planning.
View historical power usage data.
Configure system identification information.
View system event and audit logs.
Configure remote management access to the server;
configure Oracle ILOM user accounts.
Configure service processor connectivity settings.
Back up or restore a service processor configuration.
Reset the service processor to default settings.
Configure alert notifications for system events and faults.
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Oracle Hardware Management Pack
Web Navigation CLI Hierarchy Description
/SP/clock
/SP/diag/snapshot
Set the service processor clock.
Reset the service processor.
Take a snapshot of the service processor for
troubleshooting purposes.
Oracle ILOM Documentation
Both the Oracle ILOM web interface and command-line interface feature an embedded help
system.
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To access help from the web interface, click the More Details link on any page in the web
interface.
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To access help in the command-line interface, type help followed by the path to the
target or property for which you are requesting more details. For example, to view more
information about the /System hierarchy, type help /System.
Oracle ILOM features are also described in the Oracle ILOM 3.2 Documentation Library at
http://www.oracle.com/goto/ilom/docs.
Oracle Hardware Management Pack
Oracle Hardware Management Pack is a family of command-line interface tools and an SNMP
monitoring agent that you can use to monitor and manage your server at the operating system
level.
You can choose to install all or some of the following Oracle Hardware Management Pack
components:
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Oracle Server CLI Tools: The Oracle Server CLI Tools enable you to configure server
settings and retrieve information about the server hardware from the service processor. For
a detailed description of Oracle Server CLI Tools, see “Oracle Hardware Management Pack
Utilities” on page 18.
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Oracle Server Hardware Management Agent: The Hardware Management Agent fetches
and pushes information to and from Oracle ILOM.
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Oracle Server Hardware SNMP Plugins: You can use the SNMP plugins to monitor the
server from the operating system using an industry-standard SNMP interface.
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itpconfig: The itpconfig tool enables you to configure a trap proxy to send traps between
Oracle ILOM and the host server over the Host-to-ILOM Interconnect.
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Oracle Hardware Management Pack
Once you have installed Oracle Hardware Management Pack, you can enter Oracle Hardware
Management Pack commands from the operating system command-line application. This
guide details some of the tasks you can perform using the Oracle Server CLI Tools included
in Oracle Hardware Management Pack. For information about other components mentioned in
this section, refer to the Oracle Hardware Management Pack Documentation Library at http:
//www.oracle.com/goto/ohmp/docs. To download and install Oracle Hardware Management
Pack, see “Accessing Oracle Hardware Management Pack” on page 31.
For more information about the software, see the following sections:
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“Oracle Hardware Management Pack Utilities” on page 18
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“Oracle Hardware Management Pack Documentation” on page 19
Oracle Hardware Management Pack Utilities
The following table lists and describes the Oracle Hardware Management Pack utilities. The
utilities work with most supported operating systems. Additionally, utility commands can be
scripted to support multiple servers, as long as the servers are of the same type.
Note - Oracle Hardware Management Pack includes components that are not included in this
guide. Refer to the Oracle Hardware Management Pack documentation for more comprehensive
information.
CLI Tool Description
ubiosconfig
fwupdate
raidconfig
ilomconfig
hwtmgmtcli
ipmitool
snmpwalk
itpconfig
Preserve BIOS settings and some service processor settings.
Update Oracle ILOM and BIOS; or query, update, and validate firmware versions
on supported SAS storage devices, embedded SAS storage controllers, SAS
storage expanders, storage drives, InfiniBand controllers, and Fibre Channel
controllers.
View or create RAID volumes on storage drives that are attached to RAID
controllers.
Restore, set, and view Oracle ILOM settings, such as network management,
clock configuration, and user management settings.
Monitor system health.
After loading the requisite driver, use Oracle Hardware Management Pack to read
sensor data repository (SDR) data and display other information about the server.
You can also get and set LAN configuration parameters and perform chassis
power control operations.
Read information about the server indicator and sensor readings from the system
event log; or set the location indicator.
Configure Oracle ILOM to forward SNMP traps to the host.
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Oracle Hardware Management Pack Documentation
For detailed installation and usage information about Oracle Hardware Management Pack, refer
to the Oracle Hardware Management Pack Documentation Library at http://www.oracle.com/
goto/ohmp/docs.
BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility is part of the BIOS firmware embedded on the system. Using the BIOS
Setup Utility, you can view server settings and configure system functions, such as the boot
order and boot mode.
You can launch the utility locally or remotely by interrupting the server boot process. To access
the BIOS Setup Utility, see “Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility” on page 33.
BIOS Setup Utility
For more information about the utility, see the following sections:
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“BIOS Setup Utility Tasks” on page 19
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“BIOS Setup Utility Documentation” on page 20
BIOS Setup Utility Tasks
The following table details the tasks you can perform using the BIOS Setup Utility.
Menu Description
Main View general information about the server, including the system date and time,
Advanced View and configure processor, memory, and USB settings; enable or disable
IO Enable and disable Option ROMs.
total memory, USB device inventory, baseboard management controller status
and firmware revision, system serial number, and CPU and DIMM information.
Define an Administrator password for entering the BIOS Setup Utility.
Trusted Computing and PXE boot.
Change baseboard management controller network settings.
If the server is equipped with a RAID Internal HBA and it is booted in UEFI
Boot Mode, the Advanced menu also provides access to a RAID configuration
utility.
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BIOS Setup Utility
Menu Description
Configure PCIe subsystem and I/O virtualization settings.
Boot Set the boot mode to UEFI Boot Mode or Legacy BIOS Boot Mode.
Enable or disable Persistant Boot Support.
Configure the Boot Option Priority list.
Exit Exit the BIOS Setup Utility after optionally saving your changes; or restore the
BIOS Setup Utility optimized default settings.
BIOS Setup Utility Documentation
The BIOS Setup Utility features a help panel that describes each property in the utility. To view
help for a given property, navigate to that property in the utility and review the help panel in the
top right corner of the screen.
The BIOS menus are also detailed in the server service manual.
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Accessing and Using System Administration Tools
This section provides instructions for accessing and using the system administration tools.
Task Link
Set up a management connection to the server, and then
launch and log in to Oracle ILOM.
Download, install, and access Oracle Hardware
Management Pack.
Access the BIOS Setup Utility and review BIOS key
mappings for serial terminals.
Accessing Oracle ILOM
“Accessing Oracle ILOM” on page 21
“Accessing Oracle Hardware Management
Pack” on page 31
“Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility” on page 33
Oracle ILOM can be used to configure the system and to monitor the health of the system. It is
firmware embedded on the service processor, and does not need to be installed. You can access
Oracle ILOM any time the system is connected to power, whether the host is operational or not.
You can access Oracle ILOM locally or remotely using a web interface or a command-line
interface (CLI). To get started, see the following sections:
■
“Oracle ILOM Management Connection Options” on page 22
■
“Cable the Server for a Management Connection to Oracle ILOM” on page 23
■
“Launch and Log In to Oracle ILOM Through a Remote Ethernet
Connection” on page 24
■
“Launching Remote KVMS Redirection Sessions” on page 26
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Oracle ILOM Management Connection Options
Before you can access Oracle ILOM, you must cable the server for a remote network
management connection or a local serial management connection. You have the following
options for establishing a management connection to the server service processor.
Management
Connection
Dedicated
Remote Network
Management
Connection
Dedicated
Local Serial
Management
Connection
Shared Sideband
Network
Management
Connection
Host-to-ILOM
Interconnect
Management Port Description
NET MGT The NET MGT port on the chassis is a dedicated in-band Ethernet port that securely segregates
SER MGT The SER MGT port on the chassis provides a secure local connection to the Oracle ILOM
NET0–NET3
Note - Ethernet
ports NET2 and
NET3 are nonfunctional in
single-processor
systems.
None A communication channel known as the Host-to-ILOM Interconnect enables you to
management traffic away from the host. By attaching an active LAN connection to the network
management port (NET MGT), you can log in to Oracle ILOM through the web or through an
SSH connection from a remote system on the network.
To maintain the most reliable and secure environment for Oracle ILOM, the dedicated network
management port on the server must always be connected to an internal trusted network or
dedicated secure management/private network.
command-line interface using a serial terminal or terminal emulator.
This connection is particularly useful when a local console is the only way to access and
diagnose system failures, or when you need to modify the preconfigured Oracle ILOM network
properties prior to establishing a LAN connection.
You can optionally connect to Oracle ILOM and manage the server remotely through one of the
10GbE ports on the chassis by configuring a sideband management connection to Oracle ILOM.
This eliminates the need to support two separate network connections for host and management
traffic. However, this approach could: (1) potentially decrease the connection performance to
Oracle ILOM, and (2) potentially create security risks if Oracle ILOM traffic is transmitted over
an untrusted network.
To configure Oracle ILOM to transmit management traffic through a sideband management
connection, you must change the default management port value from MGMT to one of the data
ports on the server, NET0, NET1, NET2, or NET3.
communicate locally with Oracle ILOM from the host operating system (OS) without the use of
a network management connection (NET MGT) to the server. The Host-to-ILOM Interconnect is
particularly useful when you want to perform these Oracle ILOM tasks locally:
■ All server management functions in Oracle ILOM that you typically perform from the
command line, web, or IPMI interfaces through the network management (NET MGT)
connection on the server.
■ All data transfers, such as firmware upgrades, to Oracle ILOM that you typically perform
from the host over a Keyboard Controller Style (KCS) interface using IPMI flash tools. For
these types of server management environments, the Host-to-ILOM Interconnect can provide
a more reliable and potentially faster data transfer rate than traditional KCS interfaces.
■ All future server monitoring and fault detection operations that you typically perform from
the host operating system through the use of Oracle enabled software tools and agents
installed on the server.
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Cable the Server for a Management Connection to
Oracle ILOM
1.
Determine the type of management connection to Oracle ILOM that best suits
your environment.
For information about management connections to Oracle ILOM, see “Oracle ILOM
Management Connection Options” on page 22.
2.
To establish a dedicated remote network management connection to Oracle
ILOM, perform the following steps:
a.
Connect an Ethernet cable between the NET MGT port on the server and the
network switch.
DHCP and IPv6 stateless auto-configuration are enabled by default, allowing a DHCP
server on the network to automatically assign network settings to the service processor
(SP).
b.
Determine the IP address assigned to the server SP.
To determine the dynamic IP address in Oracle ILOM, establish a serial connection to
Oracle ILOM, and then view the properties under the /network and /network/ipv6
hierarchies.
Once you have cabled the server for a remote Ethernet connection to the SP, you
can log in to Oracle ILOM from a remote system on the network. For further
instructions, see “Launch and Log In to Oracle ILOM Through a Remote Ethernet
Connection” on page 24.
3.
To establish a local serial management connection to Oracle ILOM, perform the
following steps:
a.
Connect a serial cable between the SER MGT port on the server and a
terminal device.
This connection provides your initial communication with the server service processor
(SP). Configure the terminal device with the following settings: 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1
stop bit, and no parity (9600/8-N-1).
b.
To create a local connection to Oracle ILOM, press Return.
The Oracle ILOM login prompt appears. For further instructions, see “Log In to Oracle
ILOM Through a Local Serial Connection” on page 26.
4.
To establish a remote sideband management connection to Oracle ILOM, refer to
Sideband Network Management Connection in the Oracle ILOM Administrator's
Guide for Configuration and Maintenance, Firmware Release 3.2.x.
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5.
To enable the Host-to-ILOM interconnect refer to one of the following:
■
Dedicated Interconnect SP Management Connection in the Oracle ILOM Administrator's
Guide for Configuration and Maintenance, Firmware Release 3.2.x.
■
Enabling the Host-to-ILOM Interconnect, Oracle Hardware Management Pack Installation
Guide.
Launch and Log In to Oracle ILOM Through a
Remote Ethernet Connection
Note - To enable first-time login and access to Oracle ILOM, a default Administrator account
and its password are provided with the system. To build a secure environment and enforce
user authentication and authorization in Oracle ILOM, you must change the default password
(changeme) for the default Administrator account (root) after your initial login to Oracle ILOM.
If this default Administrator account has since been changed, contact your system administrator
for an Oracle ILOM user account with Administrator privileges.
Note - To prevent unauthorized access to Oracle ILOM, create user accounts for each user. For
details, see “Adding Oracle ILOM User Accounts” on page 70.
1.
Ensure that a physical management connection to Oracle ILOM has been
established.
For instructions for establishing a physical management connection to Oracle ILOM see “Cable
the Server for a Management Connection to Oracle ILOM” on page 23.
2.
To launch and log in to the Oracle ILOM web interface, perform the following
steps:
a.
Open a web browser window.
Ensure that the web browser is supported by Oracle ILOM. For more information, refer to
the Oracle ILOM User's Guide for System Monitoring and Diagnostics, Firmware Release
3.2.x.
b.
Type the IP address or host name of the server in the browser address bar,
for example http://192.0.2.213.
The Oracle ILOM log in page appears.
c.
Type your user name and password, and then click Log In.
If this is the first time you are accessing Oracle ILOM, use root for the user name and
changeme for the password.
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The Oracle ILOM Summary Information page appears.
3.
To launch and log in to Oracle ILOM from the command-line interface, perform
the following steps:
a.
Open a terminal window.
b.
Specify your Oracle ILOM user name and the IP address or host name of the
server SP using the following syntax:
■
ssh -l username host
or
■
ssh username@host
Where host is either the IP address or the host name of the server SP.
For example: ssh root@198.51.100.26
If this is the first time you are accessing Oracle ILOM, use root for the user name
and changeme for the password.
The Oracle ILOM password prompt appears.
c.
Type the password associated with your user name, and then press Enter.
Oracle ILOM displays a default command prompt (->), indicating that you have
successfully logged in.
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Log In to Oracle ILOM Through a Local Serial
Connection
Note - To enable first-time login and access to Oracle ILOM, a default Administrator account
and its password are provided with the system. To build a secure environment and enforce
user authentication and authorization in Oracle ILOM, you must change the default password
(changeme) for the default Administrator account (root) after your initial login to Oracle ILOM.
If this default Administrator account has since been changed, contact your system administrator
for an Oracle ILOM user account with Administrator privileges.
Note - To prevent unauthorized access to Oracle ILOM, create user accounts for each user. For
details, see “Adding Oracle ILOM User Accounts” on page 70.
1.
Ensure that a physical management connection to Oracle ILOM has been
established.
For instructions for establishing a physical management connection to Oracle ILOM see “Cable
the Server for a Management Connection to Oracle ILOM” on page 23.
2.
At the login prompt, type your user name, and then press Enter.
3.
At the password prompt, type the password associated with your user name,
and then press Enter.
Oracle ILOM displays a default command prompt (->), indicating that you have successfully
logged in.
Launching Remote KVMS Redirection Sessions
To help you manage the server remotely, Oracle ILOM enables you to redirect a server's
keyboard, video, mouse, and storage (KVMS) devices through any of the following redirection
methods:
■
Serial remote console redirection: View a text-based version of the host console. You can
use the serial remote console to interrupt the boot process and configure server settings in
the BIOS Setup Utility, navigate the operating system file system, or enter commands from
the operating system command-line application.
■
Graphical remote console redirection: View a graphical version of the host console using
the Oracle ILOM Remote System Console Plus application. You can use the graphical
remote console to interrupt the boot process and configure server settings in the BIOS Setup
Utility, view the operating system desktop, or enter commands from the operating system
command-line application.
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Launch a Serial Console Redirection Session
■
Host storage device redirection: Mount an image file on the server service processor (SP)
and redirect that image to the host. Host storage device redirection is useful when installing
an operating system.
To launch a remote redirection session from Oracle ILOM, see the following procedures:
■
“Launch a Serial Console Redirection Session” on page 27
■
“Launch a Graphical Remote Console Redirection Session” on page 28
■
“Configure a Host Storage Device Redirection Session” on page 29
Launch a Serial Console Redirection Session
Use the Oracle ILOM command-line interface (CLI) to start or stop a serial console redirection
session. You can launch multiple redirection sessions to the host from the Oracle ILOM
command-line interface. However, only the first of all current serial console redirection sessions
is granted read and write privileges. All other logged-in sessions are read-only. Read and write
privileges are reassigned when a user with read and write privileges closes his or her session,
and a new serial session is opened.
Before you start a serial console redirection session, ensure that you have Console (c) role
privileges in Oracle ILOM.
1.
Log in to the Oracle ILOM command-line interface.
For instructions, see “Accessing Oracle ILOM” on page 21.
2.
Type start /HOST/console.
A confirmation prompt appears.
3.
Type y to confirm that you want to start a serial console redirection.
You are now viewing the host console.
4.
If you are prompted for user credentials, enter the requested information to
access the host server operating system.
You are now logged in to the host server operating system through the serial console.
Note - To enter standard Oracle ILOM CLI commands, you must first exit the host serial
console.
5.
To terminate the serial console redirection session, perform the following steps:
a.
Log out of the host server operating system.
b.
Press Escape + (.
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Note - To send a break to the host, press the Escape (ESC) key and type uppercase B.
Related Information
■
Start Serial Host Console, Oracle ILOM Administrator's Guide for Configuration and
Maintenance, Firmware Release 3.2.x
Launch a Graphical Remote Console Redirection Session
Use the Oracle ILOM web interface to launch a graphical remote console redirection session.
Oracle ILOM includes the Oracle ILOM Remote System Console Plus application, which
enables you to view the host console remotely.
The Oracle ILOM Remote System Console Plus provides support for launching a maximum of
four graphical remote console sessions at a time. Full-redirection control privileges are granted
to the first (primary) of all current redirection sessions. All other redirection sessions are viewonly. A primary user can relinquish full-control privileges by exiting the Oracle ILOM Remote
System Console Plus window, or by selecting Relinquish Full-Control in the KVMS menu of
the application. A view-only user can take full-control by selecting Take Full-Control in the
KVMS menu of the application, or by relaunching the application when a session with fullcontrol privileges is terminated.
Before you launch a remote console redirection session, ensure that the following prerequisites
are met:
■
Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 1.6 or later is installed on the remote system from which
you will launch the redirection.
■
You set the KVMS State property to Enabled in the Oracle ILOM Remote Control > KVMS
page.
In the Oracle ILOM KVMS page, you can also optionally change the Mouse Mode
property or the Host Lock Settings. Use Absolute mouse mode if the remote host is running
Windows, Oracle Solaris, or a version of Linux that includes driver support for Absolute
Mouse mode. Otherwise, use Relative mouse mode. Change the Host Lock Settings to
automatically lock the host operating system desktop upon disconnecting from a remote
console session.
■
You have Console (c) role privileges in Oracle ILOM.
■
You have operating system user credentials for the host server.
1.
Log in to the Oracle ILOM web interface.
For instructions, see “Launch and Log In to Oracle ILOM Through a Remote Ethernet
Connection” on page 24.
The Oracle ILOM Summary Information page appears.
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2.
In the Actions panel, click the Remote Console Launch button.
The Oracle ILOM Remote System Console Plus window appears.
Alternatively, you can launch the remote console application from the Remote Control >
Redirection page.
Related Information
■
Oracle ILOM Remote System Console Plus, Oracle ILOM Adminstrator's Guide for
Configuration and Maintenance, Firmware Release 3.2.x
Configure a Host Storage Device Redirection Session
Use the Host Storage Device feature in Oracle ILOM to mount a remote image file on the
server service processor (SP), and then redirect the file to the host server. The image appears to
the host server as an attached storage device. The Host Storage Device feature is useful in the
following situations:
■
You want to boot multiple Oracle servers from a single (ISO) image file that is stored on a
remote server.
■
You want to update multiple Oracle servers using a single (VFAT) image file that is stored
on a remote server.
You can only redirect one image file at a time from any of the Oracle ILOM interfaces.
Additionally, you cannot use the Host Storage Device feature while another type of redirection
is in progress. If you attempt to redirect an image file when another storage redirection session
is in progress on the SP, the storage redirection attempt will fail and an error message will
appear.
Before you initiate a host storage device redirection, ensure that the following requirements are
met:
■
You have Admin (a) role privileges in Oracle ILOM.
■
If required, you have user credentials on the NFS or SAMBA central repository server
where the image file is located.
1.
To configure a host storage device redirection in the Oracle ILOM web interface,
perform the following steps:
a.
Log in to the Oracle ILOM web interface.
For instructions, see “Accessing Oracle ILOM” on page 21.
b.
In the navigation pane, click Remote Control > Host Storage Device.
c.
Select Remote from the Mode drop down menu.
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Configure a Host Storage Device Redirection Session
d.
Enter the location of the image on the remote server using either the NFS or
Samba protocol.
■
To enter a URI using NFS, use the format: nfs://server:/path/file
For example:
nfs://198.51.100.2:/export/netadmin1/biosimage.img
■
To enter a URI using Samba, use the format: smb://server:/path/file or
smb://server/path/file.
For example:
smb://198.51.100.2/netadmin1/biosimage.img
e.
Click Save.
The status of the redirection appears in the Status field.
f.
When you are done, to disable redirection, select Disabled from the Mode
drop down menu and click Save.
2.
To configure a host storage device redirection in the Oracle ILOM command-line
interface (CLI), perform the following steps:
a.
Log in to the Oracle ILOM CLI.
For instructions, see “Accessing Oracle ILOM” on page 21.
b.
Set the location of the image file by typing:
set /SP/services/kvms/host_storage_device/remote/
server_URI=NFS_or_Samba_URI_file_location [username=username]
[password=password]
c.
Enable storage redirection by typing:
set /SP/services/kvms/host_storage_device/ mode=remote
d.
To view the status of redirection, type the command:
show /SP/services/kvms/host_storage_device/ status
Note - Redirection is active is the status if set to either Operational or Connecting.
e.
When you are done, disable redirection by typing:
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set /SP/services/kvms/host_storage_device/ mode=disabled
Related Information
■
Redirecting a Remote Image File, Oracle ILOM Administrator's Guide for Configuration
and Maintenance, Firmware Release 3.2.x
Accessing Oracle Hardware Management Pack
Before using Oracle Hardware Management Pack, you must install it, and you must install an
operating system. After that, you can run Oracle Hardware Management Pack commands from
the operating system command line, and you can configure and use the management agents.
For installation instructions, see:
■
“Installing Oracle Hardware Management Pack” on page 31
■
Oracle Hardware Management Pack Installation Guide
To get started, see the following procedures:
■
“Use Oracle Hardware Management Pack Commands (Oracle HMP)” on page 32
■
“Use the Oracle Hardware Management Pack Management Agents (Oracle
HMP)” on page 33
Installing Oracle Hardware Management Pack
To install Oracle Hardware Management Pack, you must download the installation files
from My Oracle Support. Then, you can run a graphical installer or install Oracle Hardware
Management Pack components manually.
Review the support matrix to ensure that the Oracle Hardware Management Pack tools you
intend to install are supported on your server: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/server-
storage/servermgmt/tech/hardware-management-pack/support-matrix-423358.html.
Note - Beginning with Oracle Solaris 11.2, Oracle Hardware Management Pack (HMP)
has become an integrated component of the Oracle Solaris operating system and is called
Oracle HMP for Oracle Solaris. Do not download and use other versions of Oracle Hardware
Management Pack that are not specifically qualified for the Oracle Solaris 11.2 (and later)
operating system. If you have Oracle Solaris 11.1 or earlier or other operating systems, continue
to use Oracle Hardware Management Pack, available as a separate download from the Oracle
support web site.
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Download Oracle Hardware Management Pack Installation Files From My Oracle Support
See the following sections:
■
“Download Oracle Hardware Management Pack Installation Files From My Oracle
Support” on page 32
■
“Install Oracle Hardware Management Pack” on page 32
Download Oracle Hardware Management Pack Installation
Files From My Oracle Support
To install a newer version of Oracle Hardware Management Pack, download it
from the My Oracle Support web site. For instructions, see “Download Firmware
and Software From My Oracle Support” on page 117.
Install Oracle Hardware Management Pack
Before you begin, remove any previous versions of Oracle Hardware Management Pack
installed on the server as described in the Oracle Hardware Management Pack Installation
Guide at http://www.oracle.com/goto/ohmp/docs.
1.
Ensure that you have access to the Oracle Hardware Management Pack
installation files.
2.
Follow the instructions in the Oracle Hardware Management Pack Installation
Guide to complete the installation.
Use Oracle Hardware Management Pack Commands (Oracle HMP)
Before you begin, ensure that Oracle Hardware Management Pack is installed on the server as
described in “Installing Oracle Hardware Management Pack” on page 31.
1.
Access the host console locally or remotely:
■
To establish a local connection to the host console, perform the following
steps:
a.
Connect a VGA monitor to the VGA port on the server.
b.
Connect a USB keyboard and mouse to the USB connectors on the
server.
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■
To establish a remote connection to the host console, launch an Oracle
ILOM Remote System Console Plus session.
For instructions, see “Launching Remote KVMS Redirection Sessions” on page 26.
2.
Ensure that the server is powered on and booted.
3.
Access the operating system command-line interface.
You enter Oracle Hardware Management Pack commands from the operating system commandline interface.
Related Information
■
“Oracle Hardware Management Pack” on page 17
Use the Oracle Hardware Management Pack Management Agents (Oracle HMP)
The Oracle Server Hardware Management Agent (Hardware Management Agent) and
associated Oracle Server Hardware SNMP Plugins (Hardware SNMP Plugins) enable you to
monitor and manage your server and server module hardware from the operating system (OS).
This in-band functionality enables you to use a single IP address (the host's IP) for monitoring
your servers and blade server modules without having to connect the management port of the
Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) SP to the network.
For more information, refer to Oracle Server Management Agents User's Guide at http://www.
oracle.com/goto/ohmp/docs
Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility enables you to configure the system by interrupting the boot process.
The utility is part of the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) embedded on the server,
and does not need to be installed. For a detailed description of the BIOS Setup Utility screens,
see the server service manual.
Note - Your system can be configured to boot in Legacy BIOS Boot Mode or UEFI Boot Mode.
See “Legacy BIOS Boot Mode and UEFI Boot Mode” on page 45 for details.
You can access the BIOS Setup Utility locally by connecting a monitor to the server or remotely
by launching a remote console session from Oracle ILOM. To get started, see the following
sections:
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Access the BIOS Setup Utility
■
“Access the BIOS Setup Utility” on page 34
■
“BIOS Setup Utility Key Mappings” on page 35
■
“Exit the BIOS Setup Utility” on page 36
■
“Common BIOS Setup Utility Tasks” on page 36
Access the BIOS Setup Utility
1.
Access the host console locally or remotely:
■
To establish a local connection to the host console, perform the following
steps:
a.
b.
Connect a VGA monitor to the VGA port on the server.
Connect a USB keyboard and mouse to the USB connectors on the
server.
■
To establish a remote connection to the host console, launch an Oracle
ILOM Remote System Console Plus session.
For instructions, see “Launching Remote KVMS Redirection Sessions” on page 26.
2.
(Optional) Use Oracle ILOM web interface to select BIOS as the next boot device.
a.
Log in to the Oracle ILOM web interface.
For instructions, see “Accessing Oracle ILOM” on page 21.
b.
In the navigation pane, click Host Management > Host Console.
c.
In the Next Boot Device drop-down list, select BIOS.
d.
Click Save.
If you select BIOS from the list, next time you boot you do not have to press F2 to access
the BIOS Setup Utility (Step 4 below).
3.
Reset the server.
For instructions, see “Controlling the Server Power State” on page 39.
Boot messages appear on the screen.
4.
When prompted, press the F2 function key (or CTRL + E on a serial keyboard) to
access the BIOS Setup Utility.
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Note - This step is not necessary if you selected BIOS as the next boot device using the Oracle
ILOM web interface (Step 2 above).
The BIOS Setup Utility Main menu appears.
BIOS Setup Utility Key Mappings
When you view the BIOS Setup Utility from a terminal device using the Oracle ILOM remote
console feature, the terminal device might not support function keys. The BIOS Setup Utility
supports the mapping of function keys to Control key sequences when serial redirection
is enabled. The following table provides a description of the function key to Control key
mappings.
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Function Key Control Key Sequence BIOS POST Function BIOS Setup Function
F1 Ctrl+Q Not applicable. Activate the BIOS Setup
F2 Ctrl+E Enter the BIOS Setup
F7 Ctrl+D Not applicable. Discard changes.
F8 Ctrl+P Activate the BIOS Boot
F10 Ctrl+S Not applicable. Activate the Exit dialog
F12 Ctrl+N Activate Network boot. Not applicable.
Utility Help menu.
Not applicable.
Utility while the system is
performing the power-on
self-test (POST).
Not applicable to the LSI
MegaRAID Configuration
Utility.
Not applicable.
menu.
box menu.
Not applicable to the LSI
MegaRAID Configuration
Utility.
Common BIOS Setup Utility Tasks
Some of the common BIOS Setup Utility tasks in this guide include:
■
Select Legacy BIOS or UEFI Boot Mode: “Select UEFI Boot Mode or Legacy BIOS Boot
Mode (BIOS)” on page 47
■
Select the Boot Device: “Modifying the Boot Order” on page 48
■
Configure TPM Support: “Configuring BIOS Support for TPM” on page 52
■
Configure SP Network Settings: “Modify Service Processor Network Settings
(BIOS)” on page 68
■
Configure Option ROM Settings and I/O Space Allocation: “Configure Option ROM and I/
O Space Allocation” on page 96
■
Reset the BIOS Firmware to Defaults: “Reset the BIOS Firmware to Default Settings
(BIOS)” on page 110
■
Exit BIOS Setup Utility: “Exit the BIOS Setup Utility” on page 36
Exit the BIOS Setup Utility
1.
In the BIOS Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to navigate to the Exit menu.
2.
In the Exit menu, select one of the following options:
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■
Save Changes and Exit
■
Discard Changes and Exit
Depending on the selection you made in the Exit menu, the server is reset or the boot process
continues.
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Controlling the Server Power State
This section defines the server power states and power control options, provides procedures for
powering the server on and off, and describes power-on policies in Oracle Integrated Lights Out
Manager (ILOM).
Task Link
Review the possible server power states. “Server Power State Overview” on page 39
Review power control options. “Power Control Options” on page 40
Power the server off or on. “Powering the Server Off and On” on page 40
Set a power-on policy. “Setting SP Policy for Host Power at Boot (Oracle
Server Power State Overview
The server has the following possible power states.
ILOM)” on page 43
Power State Description
Powered off The server is completely powered off only when the power cords are
Standby power In Standby power mode, the host is powered off, while the service processor is
Full power When you power on the host, the server enters Full power mode. In Full power
disconnected.
on. The green OK status indicator on the front panel blinks.
mode, the green OK status indicator is steady on.
You can power the host off gracefully, or immediately.
When you power off the server gracefully, Advanced Configuration and Power
Interface (ACPI)-enabled operating systems prepare the operating system before
shutting it down. When you power the server off immediately, no such attempt
occurs.
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Power Control Options
Power State Description
Note - If you updated the system firmware and selected the Delay BIOS Upgrade option,
when you reset or power cycle your server, Oracle ILOM installs the BIOS firmware upgrade.
This causes a reset to take longer than normal and causes the server to power cycle during the
reset. This is normal, expected behavior during a delayed BIOS upgrade. For more details, see
“Update the BIOS and Service Processor Firmware (Oracle ILOM)” on page 118.
Power Control Options
The server supports the following power control actions.
Power Control Action Description
Graceful shutdown Graceful shutdown allows ACPI-enabled operating systems to perform an
Caution - Data loss: To prevent data loss, prepare the operating system for
shutdown before performing an immediate power off.
orderly shutdown. Servers not running ACPI-enabled operating systems might
ignore this event and fail to shut down.
Once the shutdown is completed, the green OK status indicator on the front panel
blinks to indicate that the server is in Standby power mode.
Immediate power off Immediate shutdown abruptly closes all applications and files without saving
Reset Reset causes the server to reboot, while power remains applied to system
Power cycle Power cycle removes power from all system components, and then reverts the
Power on Power on causes the server to enter Full power mode.
changes.
Once the shutdown is completed, the green OK status indicator on the front panel
blinks to indicate that the server is in Standby power mode.
components (such as disk drives).
server to Full power mode.
Powering the Server Off and On
You can power the server on and off locally or remotely. To power off the server locally, you
need access to the recessed power button on the front panel of the server. To power off the
server remotely, you need access to Oracle ILOM.
The following procedures describe how to power the server on and off:
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“Power Off the Server Using the Power Button” on page 41
■
“Power On the Server Using the Power Button” on page 41
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“Power the Server Off or On (Oracle ILOM)” on page 42
Power Off the Server Using the Power Button
1.
Locate the Power button on the server front panel.
Refer to the server installation guide for the location of the Power button.
Note - The Power button is recessed on most systems.
2.
Use a stylus or other pointed, non-conducting object to press the Power button.
■
To perform a graceful shutdown, press and quickly release the power
button.
■
To perform an immediate shutdown, press and hold the Power button for at
least 5 seconds.
Caution - Data loss. An immediate shutdown abruptly closes all applications and files without
saving changes.
The server enters Standby power mode.
Caution - To completely power off the server, you must disconnect the power cords from the
back panel of the server.
Power On the Server Using the Power Button
1.
Ensure that the power supplies are connected to a power source.
2.
Verify that the server is in Standby power mode.
See “Server Power State Overview” on page 39.
3.
Locate the Power button on the front panel of the server.
Refer to the server installation guide for the location of the Power button.
Note - The Power button is recessed on most systems.
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4.
Use a stylus or other pointed, non-conducting object to press the power button.
The host boots and the server enters Full power mode.
Power the Server Off or On (Oracle ILOM)
You can use Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) to remotely power on or power off
the server.
Before you perform the following procedure, ensure that you have Admin (a) role privileges in
Oracle ILOM.
Caution - To completely power off the server, you must disconnect the power cords from the
back panel of the server.
Caution - Data loss. An immediate shutdown abruptly closes all applications and files without
saving changes.
1.
To change the server power state in the Oracle ILOM web interface, perform the
following steps:
a.
Log in to the Oracle ILOM web interface.
For instructions, see “Accessing Oracle ILOM” on page 21.
b.
In the navigation pane, click Host Management > Power Control.
c.
In the Select Action drop-down menu, select a power control option.
For descriptions of the power control options, see “Power Control
Options” on page 40.
2.
To change the server power state in the Oracle ILOM command-line interface
(CLI), perform the following steps:
a.
Log in to the Oracle ILOM CLI.
For instructions, see “Accessing Oracle ILOM” on page 21.
b.
Use one of the following commands:
■
To reset the server, type reset /System.
■
To gracefully shut down the server, type stop /System.
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To immediately shut down the server, type stop -f /System.
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To power on the server, type start /System.
3.
If you are prompted to confirm your choice, type y, and then press Enter.
Related Information
■
Controlling Host Power, Oracle ILOM Administrator's Guide for Configuration and
Maintenance, Firmware Release 3.2.x
Setting SP Policy for Host Power at Boot (Oracle ILOM)
By default, when AC power is applied to the server, the server enters Standby power mode.
However, it is possible to change this default power state by configuring a power-on policy in
Oracle ILOM.
Before you perform the following procedure, ensure that you have Admin (a) role privileges in
Oracle ILOM.
Set SP Host Power Policy at Boot
1.
To set a power-on policy in the Oracle ILOM web interface, perform the following
steps:
a.
Log in to the Oracle ILOM web interface.
For instructions, see “Accessing Oracle ILOM” on page 21.
b.
In the navigation pane, click System Management > Policy.
c.
In the Service Processor Policies table, select one of the following policies:
■
Auto power-on host on boot
■
Set host power to last power state on boot
The power on policies are mutually exclusive, that is, only one can be enabled at a time.
For more information about each policy, click the More Details link at the top of the page.
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d.
In the Actions drop-down list, select Enable.
2.
To set a power-on policy in the Oracle ILOM command-line interface (CLI),
perform the following steps:
a.
Log in to the Oracle ILOM CLI.
For instructions, see “Accessing Oracle ILOM” on page 21.
b.
Use one of the following commands:
■
■
The power-on policies are mutually exclusive, that is, only one can be enabled at a time.
For more information about each policy, see the Related Information section following this
procedure.
Related Information
set /SP/policy HOST_AUTO_POWER_ON=enabled
set /SP/policy HOST_LAST_POWER_STATE=enabled
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Power-On and Cooling-Down Policies Configurable from the Server SP, Oracle ILOM
Administrator's Guide for Configuration and Maintenance, Firmware Release 3.2.x
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Viewing and Modifying Boot Properties
This section provides instructions for modifying how the server boots. Using the system
administration tools, you can change the server boot mode and boot order list, and you can
enable features such as Persistent Boot Support and Trusted Platform Module.
Task Link
Read about the supported boot modes. “Legacy BIOS Boot Mode and UEFI Boot
View or change the current boot mode. “Viewing or Modifying the Current Boot
Make persistent or temporary changes to the boot order
list.
Enable the Persistent Boot Support feature. “Enabling Persistent Boot Support” on page 52
Enable Trusted Platform Module features. “Configuring BIOS Support for TPM” on page 52
Legacy BIOS Boot Mode and UEFI Boot Mode
Mode” on page 45
Mode” on page 46
“Modifying the Boot Order” on page 48
The server is equipped with a Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI), which can be
configured to support either UEFI or Legacy BIOS Boot Mode. Legacy BIOS is the default
boot mode, and should be used with software and adapters that do not have UEFI drivers.
When you change the server boot mode, the change takes effect at the next server reset. If
you intend to switch boot modes, you should back up the current UEFI configuration. For
instructions on backing up current firmware configurations, see “Backing Up Current Firmware
and Hardware Configurations” on page 101.
Typically, you set the boot mode only once, before you install an operating system (OS) on
the server. If you change the boot mode after you have installed an OS, the OS will not boot.
Review the OS installation guide to determine whether the OS you intend to install supports
UEFI Boot Mode.
The advantages of UEFI Boot Mode include:
■
Faster boot time.
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No legacy option ROM address constraints.
■
Support for operating system boot partitions greater than 2 terabytes (2 TB). For more
information about limitations for supported operating systems, refer to your server product
notes.
■
PCIe device configuration utilities are integrated with the BIOS Setup Utility.
■
Bootable operating system images are displayed in the boot list as labeled entities. For
example, it displays Windows boot manager labels instead of raw device labels.
■
Efficient power and system management.
■
Robust reliability and fault management.
■
UEFI drivers.
However, you should choose Legacy BIOS Boot Mode in the following situations:
■
The operating system you intend to install does not support booting in UEFI Boot Mode.
■
The boot devices on the server contain legacy option ROMs that must be loaded.
To view or modify the boot mode, see “Viewing or Modifying the Current Boot
Mode” on page 46.
Viewing or Modifying the Current Boot Mode
You can view the current boot mode in the BIOS Setup Utility or in Oracle ILOM. However,
you can only modify the boot mode from the BIOS Setup Utility.
To view or modify the boot mode, see the following procedures:
■
“View the Current Boot Mode (Oracle ILOM)” on page 46
■
“Select UEFI Boot Mode or Legacy BIOS Boot Mode (BIOS)” on page 47
View the Current Boot Mode (Oracle ILOM)
1.
To view the current boot mode in the Oracle ILOM web interface, perform the
following steps:
a.
Log in to the Oracle ILOM web interface.
For instructions, see “Accessing Oracle ILOM” on page 21.
b.
In the navigation pane, click System Management > BIOS.
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Select UEFI Boot Mode or Legacy BIOS Boot Mode (BIOS)
The BIOS Configuration screen appears.
c.
Review the Boot Mode property.
2.
To view the current boot mode in the Oracle ILOM command-line interface (CLI),
perform the following steps:
a.
Log in to the Oracle ILOM CLI.
For instructions, see “Accessing Oracle ILOM” on page 21.
b.
Type show /System/BIOS boot_mode.
Select UEFI Boot Mode or Legacy BIOS Boot
Mode (BIOS)
Caution - If you change the boot mode after you have installed an operating system (OS), the
OS will not boot.
1.
Access the BIOS Setup Utility.
For instructions, see “Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility” on page 33.
2.
Navigate to the Boot menu.
The UEFI/BIOS Boot Mode property displays the current boot mode.
3.
In the Boot menu, select UEFI/BIOS Boot Mode.
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The UEFI/BIOS Boot Mode dialog box appears.
4.
Select Legacy or UEFI.
Note - Before you can configure the boot order list, you must reset the server and reenter the
BIOS Setup Utility. After you reset the server, the boot order list is populated with the devices
that support the chosen boot mode.
5.
Press the F10 function key to save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
Modifying the Boot Order
The boot order list determines which device the server boots from. You can make persisting
changes to the boot order list in the BIOS Setup Utility, or you can specify a boot device that is
only valid for one subsequent server boot in Oracle ILOM.
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Modify the Boot Order (BIOS)
By default, the boot order list is populated only with devices detected on the server that
support the current boot mode. However, if you enable the Persistent Boot Support feature,
every physical slot, network port, and disk drive bay in the server is shown in the boot order
list. For more information about Persistent Boot Support, see “Enabling Persistent Boot
Support” on page 52.
To change the order of devices in the boot order list, see the following procedures:
■
“Modify the Boot Order (BIOS)” on page 49
■
“Set Temporary Next Boot Device (Oracle ILOM)” on page 50
Modify the Boot Order (BIOS)
1.
Access the BIOS Setup Utility.
For instructions, see “Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility” on page 33.
2.
Navigate to the Boot menu.
The Boot Option Priority list shows the current boot order from top to bottom. For example, the
first device in the list indicates the first boot option.
3.
In the Boot Option Priority list, select the device in the boot option slot you want
to modify.
For example, if you want to move a device to the second slot, select the second item in the list.
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The Boot Option dialog box appears.
4.
In the Boot Option dialog box, select the device that you want to move into the
selected slot.
The device you selected is moved into the indicated slot, and BIOS reorders the remaining
devices to accommodate the change.
5.
Press the F10 function key to save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
The utility prompts you to save your changes or discard your changes.
Set Temporary Next Boot Device (Oracle ILOM)
You can use Oracle ILOM to set the next boot device on your server. Setting the next boot
device in Oracle ILOM causes your server to boot from the selected device on the next power
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reset. For subsequent power resets, the server automatically reverts to booting from the boot
order list.
Before you begin, ensure that you have Reset and Host Control (r) role privileges in Oracle
ILOM.
1.
To set a boot device for the next power reset in the Oracle ILOM web interface,
perform the following steps:
a.
Log in to the Oracle ILOM web interface.
For instructions, see “Accessing Oracle ILOM” on page 21.
b.
In the navigation pane, click Host Management > Host Console.
c.
In the Next Boot Device drop-down list, select a boot device.
d.
Click Save.
Your selection is only valid the next time the server is powered on. To permanently modify
the boot order, see “Modify the Boot Order (BIOS)” on page 49.
Note - If you select BIOS from the list, next time you boot you do not have to press F2 to
access the BIOS Setup Utility.
2.
To set a boot device for the next power reset in the Oracle ILOM command-line
interface (CLI), perform the following steps:
a.
Log in to the Oracle ILOM CLI.
For instructions, see “Accessing Oracle ILOM” on page 21.
b.
Use the set /HOST boot_device command:
set /HOST boot_device=bootDevice
Where bootDevice is one of the following: default, pxe, disk, diagnostic, cdrom, bios, or
floppy
Related Information
■
Setting Next Boot Device on x86 Host Server, Oracle ILOM Administrator's Guide for
Configuration and Maintenance, Firmware Release 3.2.x
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Enabling Persistent Boot Support
By default, when a boot device is removed and then replaced, that boot device moves to the
last position in the boot order list. The Persistent Boot Support feature enables you to fix the
position of every physical slot, network port, and disk drive bay in the boot order list, regardless
of the presence of a bootable device at each location.
Persistent Boot Support is disabled by default. To enable the Persistent Boot Support feature,
see the following procedure:
■
“Enable Persistent Boot Support (BIOS)” on page 52
Enable Persistent Boot Support (BIOS)
1.
Access the BIOS Setup Utility.
For instructions, see “Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility” on page 33.
2.
Navigate to the Boot menu.
3.
In the Boot menu, select Persistent Boot Support, and then select Enabled.
The boot order list is populated with every physical slot, network port, and disk drive bay in the
server.
4.
Press the F10 function key to save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
Configuring BIOS Support for TPM
If you intend to use the Windows Server Trusted Platform Module (TPM) feature set, you must
configure the server BIOS to support this feature.
TPM enables you to administer the TPM security hardware in your server. For additional
information about implementing this feature, refer to the Windows Trusted Platform Module
Management documentation provided by Microsoft.
To enable BIOS support for TPM, see the following procedure:
■
“Configure BIOS Support for TPM (BIOS)” on page 52
Configure BIOS Support for TPM (BIOS)
1.
Access the BIOS Setup Utility.
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For instructions, see “Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility” on page 33.
2.
Navigate to the Advanced > Trusted Computing screen.
3.
Select the TPM Support property, and then select Enabled or Disabled.
4.
Press the F10 function key to save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
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Configuring Storage Resources
This section describes how to configure RAID and iSCSI virtual drives.
■
RAID arrays can improve performance and increase tolerance for disk failures.
■
If you prefer to run a supported operating system that resides on an external server, you
must configure iSCSI virtual drive parameters in the BIOS Setup Utility.
See the following sections:
Task Link
Configure RAID on the server. “Configuring RAID on the Server” on page 55
Configure iSCSI virtual drive parameters. “Modifying iSCSI Virtual Drive
Configuring RAID on the Server
Properties” on page 57
Redundant array of independent disks (RAID) implementations provide increased performance
and data integrity across the available disk space in the server. By mirroring data across drives,
most RAID levels can tolerate disk failures. Additionally, RAID configurations enable you to
designate one or more hot spares. A hot spare is an unused drive on which the data on a failed
drive can be automatically duplicated.
RAID configuration can be done before installing the operating system, and after the operating
system is installed.
■
Before you install the operating system, you can use the BIOS utilities to configure
RAID. This is a necessary step that must be completed before installing the operating
system. For details, refer to your hardware installation guide.
Caution - These procedures erase all data on the disk, including the operating system.
■
After the operating system is installed, you can use the following tools to configure
and modify RAID configurations. However this erases all the data on the affected drives,
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including the OS. If you change the RAID configuration on a boot drive, you must reinstall
the OS.
Tool Description Supported RAID Levels Documentation
Oracle Hardware
Management Pack
MegaRAID Command
Tools
See “Oracle Hardware Management
Pack” on page 17. Command-line server
management tool that can be used to configure
drives (except boot drives) after the operating
system has been installed.
Command-line RAID configuration
application that must be installed on the server
after the operating system has been installed.
Review the output of the
raidconfig list controller
subcommand.
■ RAID 0
■ RAID 1
■ RAID 5
■ RAID 6
■ RAID 00
■ RAID 10
■ RAID 50
“Configure RAID
(Oracle Hardware
Management
Pack)” on page 56
MegaRAID SAS Software
User Guide at:
http://www.lsi.com/
sep/Pages/oracle/
index.aspx
Configure RAID (Oracle Hardware Management
Pack)
Before you begin, ensure the following:
■
The disk drives have been properly installed on the server.
For more information, review the server service manual.
■
The host bus adapter (HBA) installed on the server is supported.
A list of supported HBAs is provided in the server product notes.
■
If the server is running a UNIX-based platform, you have root permission.
■
If the server is running Windows, you have administrator privileges.
■
If the server is running the Oracle Solaris operating system, note the following:
■
On Oracle Solaris, raidconfig is not compatible with the raidctl CLI tool.
raidconfig supports SAS2, but the raidctl tool does not.
■
For servers running Oracle Solaris, after hot-plugging any device, run the devfsadm -C
command to reenumerate all of the system device nodes before running the raidconfig
command.
Caution - Changing the RAID configuration erases all the data on the affected drives, including
the OS. If you change the RAID configuration on a boot drive, you must reinstall the OS.
1.
Access the operating system command line.
For more information, see “Accessing Oracle Hardware Management Pack” on page 31.
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2.
Use the raidconfig create raid command:
raidconfig create raid [--level level] [--stripe-size stripeSize] [--subarrays
sizeOfRAIDcomponents] [--name volumeName] [--subdisk-size size] -disks disks
Related Information
■
Configuring RAID (raidconfig), Oracle Server CLI Tools User's Guide
Modifying iSCSI Virtual Drive Properties
In UEFI Boot Mode, you can use iSCSI virtual drives to run supported operating systems
that reside on an external server. This section describes how to configure iSCSI virtual drives
using the BIOS Setup Utility. It includes separate instructions for systems configured to boot in
legacy BIOS or UEFI Boot Mode:
Note - iSCSI is not available in Legacy BIOS Boot Mode.
Modifying iSCSI Virtual Drive Properties
■
“Modify iSCSI Virtual Drive Properties in UEFI Boot Mode (BIOS)” on page 58
Required Information for iSCSI Configuration
Before you begin configuring iSCSI virtual drive properties in the BIOS Setup Utility, ensure
that you have gathered the following information from the iSCSI server:
Parameter Example
Target name
iSCSI initiator name iqn.1988-12.com.oracle:0010E02E458F
Note - iSCSI requires iSCSI Qualified Names (iqn)
formats for its initiator and target names.
Logical Unit Number LUN 0
IP address of iSCSI server 192.167.1.24 (IPv4)
Port number 3260
iqn.1988-12.com.oracle:platform-target
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Modify iSCSI Virtual Drive Properties in UEFI Boot
Mode (BIOS)
Use this procedure to configure iSCSI virtual drives using the iSCSI BIOS Setup Utility screens
on systems configured to use UEFI Boot Mode.
iSCSI virtual drives are used primarily to run supported operating systems that reside on an
external server and that function as the local server host operating system.
iSCSI virtual drives must be configured in the UEFI BIOS Setup Utility iSCSI screens.
Before you begin, ensure that the following prerequisites are met:
■
You are familiar with iSCSI theory of operation and with iSCSI server setup procedures.
■
You have verified that iSCSI targets can be mounted on a client. Review the operating
system documentation for more information.
■
You have access to an external iSCSI server running on a supported operating system.
■
The server is in UEFI Boot Mode, not Legacy BIOS Boot Mode. See “Select UEFI Boot
Mode or Legacy BIOS Boot Mode (BIOS)” on page 47.
1.
Access the BIOS Setup Utility.
For instructions, see “Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility” on page 33.
2.
Navigate to the Advanced menu.
3.
Select iSCSI Configuration.
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4.
Select iSCSI Initiator Name, and then specify the iSCSI initiator name in iSCSI
Qualified Name (iqn) format, for example iqn.1988-12.com.oracle:0010e02e458f.
5.
Select Add an Attempt.
6.
To connect to an iSCSI virtual drive, select the network adapter MAC address
configured in the iSCSI server, for example 0010e02e458f.
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The Port Configuration screen appears.
7.
In the Port Configuration screen, perform the following steps:
a.
Set the iSCSI Mode property to Enabled.
b.
Set the Internet Protocol property to IPv4.
c.
Set the Connection Retry Count property to 1.
d.
Set the Enable DHCP property to Enabled or Disabled to specify an
addressing method for the iSCSI initiator.
e.
If you set the Enable DHCP property to Disabled, specify the Initiator IP
Address, Initiator Subnet Mask, and Gateway.
Note - Use the same subnet.
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f.
Set the Get Target Info Via DHCP property to Enabled or Disabled to specify
an addressing method for the iSCSI target.
g.
If you set the Get Target Info Via DHCP property to Disabled, specify the
Target IP Address, Target Port, and Boot LUN.
Note - When iSCSI is enabled on a network port, PXE is disabled for that port.
h.
Specify the Target Name in iSCSI Qualified Name (iqn) format, for example
iqn.1988-12.com.oracle:X6-2-target.
i.
Set the Authentication Type property to CHAP or None.
CHAP refers to Challenge-Handshake Authentication Protocol.
j.
Select Save Changes.
8.
Press the F10 function key to save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
The server reboots.
Note - The newly-configured iSCSI drive does not appear in the BIOS boot list until after you
install an operating system.
Related Information
■
“Select UEFI Boot Mode or Legacy BIOS Boot Mode (BIOS)” on page 47
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Configure the Service Processor
Before you perform administrative tasks on the server, configure the service processor.
This section provides instructions for configuring server-specific information on the service
processor.
Task Link
Assign identification information to the server. “Assigning System Identification
Configure the service processor network connections. “Modifying Service Processor Network
Add Oracle ILOM user accounts. “Adding Oracle ILOM User Accounts” on page 70
Configure the service processor clock. “Setting the Service Processor Clock” on page 72
Identify DNS servers in your network. “Configuring DNS Server Information on the Service
Assigning System Identification Information
Information” on page 63
Settings” on page 65
Processor” on page 74
System identification information is stored in Oracle ILOM, and is used to identify aspects of
the server. You can assign four identifiers to the server:
■
Hostname: The hostname name assigned to the SP. This can be mapped by a DMS server
and used to login to Oracle ILOM.
■
System Identifier: Additional information about the server.
■
System Contact: A person to contact for issues with the server.
■
System Location: A string that describes the physical location of the server.
The following procedures describe how to assign system identification information:
■
“Assign System Identification Information (Oracle ILOM)” on page 64
■
“Assign System Identification Information (Oracle Hardware Management
Pack)” on page 65
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Assign System Identification Information (Oracle
ILOM)
Before you begin, ensure that you have Admin (a) role privileges in Oracle ILOM.
1.
To assign system identification information from the Oracle ILOM web interface,
perform the following steps:
a.
Log in to the Oracle ILOM web interface.
For instructions, see “Accessing Oracle ILOM” on page 21.
b.
In the navigation pane, click ILOM Administration > Identification.
c.
Specify one or more of the following system identifiers:
■
SP Hostname
■
SP System Identifier
■
SP System Contact
■
SP System Location
d.
Click Save.
2.
To assign system identification information from the Oracle ILOM command-line
interface (CLI), perform the following steps:
a.
Log in to the Oracle ILOM CLI.
For instructions, see “Accessing Oracle ILOM” on page 21.
b.
Use the set command:
set /SP [hostname=hostname] [system_identifier=id] [system_contact=name]
[system_location=building_floor_lab]
You have the option of setting one or more identifiers.
Related Information
■
Setting Identification Labels for a Managed Device, Oracle ILOM Getting Started Guide,
Firmware Release 3.2.x at http://www.oracle.com/goto/ilom/docs
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Assign System Identification Information (Oracle
Hardware Management Pack)
1.
Access the operating system command-line interface.
For more information, see “Accessing Oracle Hardware Management Pack” on page 31.
2.
Use the ilomconfig modify command:
ilomconfig modify identification [--hostname=hostname] [--system-contact=system_contact]
[--system-location=system_location] [--system-identifier=system_identifier]
You have the option of setting one or more identifiers.
Related Information
■
Configuring Oracle ILOM (ilomconfig), Oracle Server CLI Tools User's Guide at http://
www.oracle.com/goto/ohmp/docs
Modifying Service Processor Network Settings
The server has two connections to the network: a host connection and a management
connection.
■
The host connection accesses the Internet from the server operating system.
■
The management connection accesses Oracle ILOM remotely.
The service processor (SP) management connection is configured when the system is shipped;
however you can modify the settings using the following optional procedures:
■
“Modify Oracle ILOM SP Network Settings (Oracle ILOM)” on page 65
■
“Modify Service Processor Network Settings (Oracle Hardware Management
Pack)” on page 67
■
“Modify Service Processor Network Settings (BIOS)” on page 68
Modify Oracle ILOM SP Network Settings (Oracle ILOM)
When you use Oracle ILOM to deploy or manage the server, you can optionally modify the
default network settings provided for the service processor (SP).
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This procedure provides web and command-line interface (CLI) instructions for viewing and
modifying the network settings that are assinged to the SP. For further details about this task,
see the instructions below.
Note - Earlier releases of Oracle ILOM support the ability to configure an IPv4 network
connection or a dual-stack (IPv4 and IPv6) network connection. Newer enhanced releases
of Oracle ILOM support the ability to configure a static IPv6 gateway address and any of
the following: IPv4 network connection only, IPv6 network connection only, or a dual-stack
network connection (where IPv4 and IPv6 are both enabled). Refer to your product notes to
determine which Oracle ILOM release supports these enhancements.
1.
Log in to Oracle ILOM as an Administrator.
For instructions on how launch Oracle ILOM from the CLI or web interface, see: “Accessing
Oracle ILOM” on page 21
2.
To modify the SP network settings, perform one of the following:
■
From the web interface, perform these steps:
a.
Click ILOM Administration > Connectivity > Network.
b.
Modify the settings on the Network Settings page as required.
For further details about how to configure the properties on the Network Settings
page, click the More Details link.
c.
Click Save to save your network property changes in Oracle ILOM.
Note - All user sessions on the SP are terminated when you save IP network property changes.
To log back in to Oracle ILOM, use the newly assigned service processor IP address.
■
From the CLI interface, perform these steps:
a.
To view the assigned IPv4 and IPv6 network settings on the SP, type:
For IPv4, type: show /SP/network
For IPv6, type: show /SP/network/ipv6
b.
To view the descriptions for each IPv4 and IPv6 network property, type:
For IPv4, type: help /SP/network
For IPv6, type: help /SP/network/ipv6
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c.
To modify the IPv4 and IPv6 network properties on the SP, use the set
command.
IPv4 Example:
set /SP/network state=enabled|disabled pendingipdiscovery=static|dhcp
pendingipaddress=value pendingipgateway=value pendingipnetmask=value
IPv6 Example:
set /SP/network/ipv6 state=enabled|disabled pending_static_ipaddress= value/
subnet_mask_value pending_static_ipgatewayaddress= value
Note - For servers that include the enhanced version of Oracle ILOM, the /SP/network/
state=enabled command does not enable IPv6. Instead, use the command /SP/network/ipv6
state=enabled.
d.
To commit any pending network changes in Oracle ILOM:
Type: set /SP/network commitpending=true
Note - All user sessions on the SP are terminated when you save IP network property changes.
To log back in to Oracle ILOM, use the newly assigned service processor IP address.
Modify Service Processor Network Settings
(Oracle Hardware Management Pack)
Use this optional procedure to modify the default Oracle ILOM network settings.
1.
Access the operating system command line.
For more information, see “Accessing Oracle Hardware Management Pack” on page 31.
2.
To modify IPv4 network settings, use the ilomconfig modify network command:
ilomconfig modify network --ipdiscovery=static|dhcp [--ipaddress=ipaddress] [-netmask=netmask] [--gateway=gateway] [--state=enabled|disabled] [--mgmtport=port]
3.
To modify IPv6 network settings, use the ilomconfig modify network-ipv6 command:
ilomconfig modify network-ipv6 [--autoconfig=disabled|stateless dhcpv6_stateful|
dhcpv6_stateless] [--static-ipaddress=ipv6address] [--state=enabled|disabled]
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Related Information
■
Configuring Oracle ILOM (ilomconfig), Oracle Server CLI Tools User's Guide at http://
www.oracle.com/goto/ohmp/docs
Modify Service Processor Network Settings (BIOS)
Use this optional procedure to modify the default Oracle ILOM network settings.
■
For IPv4 network environments, the IP Discovery Mode property is set to DHCP by default.
■
For IPv6 network environments, the Autoconfig property is set to Stateless by default.
1.
Access the BIOS Setup Utility.
For instructions, see “Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility” on page 33.
2.
Navigate to the Advanced menu.
3.
Select BMC Network Configuration.
The BMC Network Configuration screen appears.
4.
To configure an IPv4 environment, perform the following steps in the IPv4
portion of the screen:
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a.
In the IPv4 IP Assignment field, select Dynamic or Static IP addressing.
b.
If you selected Static IP addressing, specify an IPv4 Address, IPv4 Subnet
Mask, and IPv4 Default Gateway.
c.
Select Commit.
5.
To configure an IPv6 environment, perform the following steps in the IPv6
portion of the screen:
a.
In the IPv6 State field, select Enabled.
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b.
In the Auto IPv6 Configuration, select an auto-configuration option.
c.
If you selected Disabled in the Auto IPv6 Configuration field, specify a Static
IPv6 Address.
d.
Select Commit.
6.
Press the F10 function key to save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
Adding Oracle ILOM User Accounts
Use Oracle ILOM user accounts to authenticate users logging in to the system and to authorize
user access to discrete Oracle ILOM features. You can configure up to 10 user accounts locally,
and you can configure additional user accounts remotely using a separate authentication server.
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Add an Oracle ILOM User Account (Oracle ILOM)
Creating a local Oracle ILOM user account involves assigning a user name and password and
assigning one or more user roles. For more details, see the following procedures:
■
“Add an Oracle ILOM User Account (Oracle ILOM)” on page 71
■
“Add an Oracle ILOM User Account (Oracle Hardware Management Pack)” on page 72
Add an Oracle ILOM User Account (Oracle ILOM)
Before you begin, ensure that you have User Management (u) role privileges in Oracle ILOM.
1.
To create an Oracle ILOM user account using the Oracle ILOM web interface,
perform the following steps:
a.
Log in to the Oracle ILOM web interface.
For instructions, see “Accessing Oracle ILOM” on page 21.
b.
In the navigation pane, click ILOM Administration > User Management, and
then click the User Accounts tab.
c.
In the Users table, click Add.
The User Account dialog box appears.
d.
Specify a User Name, Password, and User Role.
e.
Click Save.
2.
To create an Oracle ILOM user account using the Oracle ILOM command-line
interface (CLI), perform the following steps:
a.
Log in to the Oracle ILOM CLI.
For instructions, see “Accessing Oracle ILOM” on page 21.
b.
Use the set command:
set /SP/users/username password=password [role=a|u|c|r|o|s|Operator|Administrator]
Related Information
■
Managing User Credentials and Managing Password Policy Restrictions for Local Users
Oracle ILOM Administrator's Guide for Configuration and Maintenance, Firmware Release
3.2.x at http://www.oracle.com/goto/ilom/docs
■
Add New Users to Oracle ILOM, Oracle ILOM Quick Start Guide, Firmware Release 3.2.x
at http://www.oracle.com/goto/ilom/docs
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Add an Oracle ILOM User Account (Oracle
Hardware Management Pack)
1.
Access the operating system command-line.
For more information, see “Accessing Oracle Hardware Management Pack” on page 31.
2.
Use the ilomconfig create user command:
ilomconfig create user username [--role=role]
Related Information
■
Configuring Oracle ILOM (ilomconfig), Oracle Server CLI Tools User's Guide at http://
www.oracle.com/goto/ohmp/docs
Setting the Service Processor Clock
Choose to configure the Oracle ILOM clock by either synchronizing the clock with an NTP
server or setting the date and time based on the local time zone.
■
“Set the Service Processor Clock (Oracle ILOM)” on page 72
■
“Set the Service Processor Clock (Oracle Hardware Management Pack)” on page 74
Set the Service Processor Clock (Oracle ILOM)
Before you begin, ensure that you have Admin (a) role privileges in Oracle ILOM.
1.
To set the service processor clock from the Oracle ILOM web interface, perform
the following steps:
a.
Log in to the Oracle ILOM web interface.
For instructions, see “Accessing Oracle ILOM” on page 21.
b.
In the navigation pane, click ILOM Administration > Date and Time.
c.
Configure the service processor clock manually, or enable the clock to
synchronize with an NTP server:
■
To set the service processor clock manually, do the following:
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i
Specify a Date and Time, and then click Save.
ii
Click the Timezone tab.
iii
Select a Timezone from the drop-down list.
iv
Click Save.
■
To synchronize the service processor clock with an NTP server, do the
following:
i
Select the Enabled check box in the Synchronize Time Using NTP
field.
ii
Enter the IP address or hostname of one or more NTP servers.
iii
Click Save.
2.
To set the service processor clock from the Oracle ILOM command-line interface
(CLI), perform the following steps:
a.
Log in to the Oracle ILOM CLI.
For instructions, see “Accessing Oracle ILOM” on page 21.
b.
Configure the service processor clock manually, or enable the clock to
synchronize with an NTP server:
■
To set the service processor clock manually, use the set command:
set /SP/clock datetime= MMDDhhmmYYYY timezone=3_to_4_characters
■
To synchronize the service processor clock with an NTP server, use the
set command:
set /SP/clock usentpserver=enabled
set /SP/clients/ntp/server/[1|2] address=address
Related Information
■
Setting Properties for SP or CMM Clock, Oracle ILOM Administrator's Guide for
Configuration and Maintenance, Firmware Release 3.2.x at http://www.oracle.com/
goto/ilom/docs
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Set the Service Processor Clock (Oracle Hardware
Management Pack)
1.
Access the operating system command line.
For more information see “Accessing Oracle Hardware Management Pack” on page 31.
2.
Use the ilomconfig modify clock command:
■
To set the service processor clock manually, type:
ilomconfig modify clock [--datetime=MMDDhhmmYYYY] [--timezone=timezone]
■
To synchronize the service processor clock with an NTP server, type:
ilomconfig modify clock --usentp=enabled|disabled -ntp-server1=ntpserver1 [--ntpserver2=ntpserver2]
Related Information
■
Configuring Oracle ILOM (ilomconfig), Oracle Server CLI Tools User's Guide at http://
www.oracle.com/goto/ohmp/docs
Configuring DNS Server Information on the Service Processor
Auto DNS via DHCP is enabled by default. However, you have the option of manually
configuring DNS Name Servers and DNS Search Paths. To change DNS server information on
the service processor, see the following procedures:
■
“Configure DNS Server Information on the Service Processor (Oracle
ILOM)” on page 74
■
“Configure DNS Server Information on the Service Processor (Oracle Hardware
Management Pack)” on page 76
Configure DNS Server Information on the Service Processor (Oracle ILOM)
1.
To configure DNS server information from the Oracle ILOM web interface,
perform the following steps:
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a.
Log in to the Oracle ILOM web interface.
For instructions, see “Accessing Oracle ILOM” on page 21.
b.
In the navigation pane, click ILOM Administration > Connectivity, and then
click the DNS tab.
c.
To enable Oracle ILOM to automatically retrieve DNS information from a
DHCP server on the network, select the Enabled check box.
d.
If you did not enable Auto DNS via DHCP, enter one or more DNS server IP
addresses and search paths.
e.
Enter the DNS Timeout as an integer between 1 and 10.
f.
Enter the DNS Retries as an integer between 0 and 4.
g.
Click Save.
2.
To configure DNS server information from the Oracle ILOM command-line
interface (CLI), perform the following steps:
a.
Log in to the Oracle ILOM CLI.
For instructions, see “Accessing Oracle ILOM” on page 21.
b.
To enable Oracle ILOM to automatically retrieve DNS information from a
DHCP server on the network, use the set command:
set /SP/clients/dns auto_dns=enabled
c.
If auto_dns is disabled, set one more nameservers and searchpaths:
set /SP/clients/dns nameserver=ip_address_1,ipaddress_2,ipaddress_3 searchpath=
domain_1.com,domain_2.edu,and so on
You can specify up to three IP addresses and up to six searchpaths.
d.
Set the DNS timeout and retries:
set /SP/clients/dns timeout=timeoutInSeconds retries=retries
Where timeout is an integer between 1 and 10, and retries is an integer between 0 and 4.
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Related Information
■
Modifying Default Connectivity Configuration Properties, Oracle ILOM Administrator's
Guide for Configuration and Maintenance, Firmware Release 3.2.x at http://www.oracle.
com/goto/ilom/docs
Configure DNS Server Information on the Service
Processor (Oracle Hardware Management Pack)
1.
Access the operating system command-line.
For more information, see “Accessing Oracle Hardware Management Pack” on page 31.
2.
To enable Oracle ILOM to automatically retrieve DNS information from a DHCP
server on the network, use the following command:
ilomconfig modify dns --autodns enabled --retries retries --timeout timeout
Where timeout is an integer between 1 and 10, and retries is an integer between 0 and 4.
3.
If you prefer to disable autodns, use the following command:
ilomconfig modify dns --nameservers nameserverlist --autodns disabled --retries retries -searchpath searchpathlist --timeout timeout
Related Information
■
Configuring Oracle ILOM (ilomconfig), Oracle Server CLI Tools User's Guide at: http://
www.oracle.com/goto/ohmp/docs
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Preparing to Install an Operating System
Before you install an operating system, prepare the server by performing the actions listed in the
following table.
Task Link
Access the installation guide for the operating system
you plan to install.
Download and install updates of platform software,
drivers, and firmware.
Set the server boot mode.
Note - You must run the operating system (OS) in the
boot mode in which it was installed. If you switch boot
modes after you install the OS, the OS will not boot.
Configure RAID on the server. Refer to the hardware installation guide for your server.
Prepare the installation target and installation media. Refer to the operating system installation guide.
Go to one of the following libraries:
■
Oracle Server X6-2 Documentation Library: http://
www.oracle.com/goto/x6-2/docs
■
Oracle Server X6-2L Documentation Library: http:
//www.oracle.com/goto/x6-2l/docs
“Downloading and Updating System Firmware and
Software” on page 115
“Legacy BIOS Boot Mode and UEFI Boot
Mode” on page 45
For an overview of RAID, see “Configuring Storage
Resources” on page 55.
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Monitoring Server Inventory and Health
This section provides instructions for viewing general information about the server, including
a component inventory. In addition, this section includes an overview of hardware fault
management and diagnostics on the server.
Task Link
View general information about the server, including a
component inventory.
Learn about fault detection on the server. “Fault Detection and Diagnostics
View a list of faulty components. “Monitoring Hardware Faults” on page 83
Manually clear hardware faults. “Manually Clearing Hardware Faults” on page 86
Viewing System Information and Inventory
You can view the system information and inventory using Oracle ILOM or Oracle Hardware
Management Pack:
“Viewing System Information and
Inventory” on page 79
Overview” on page 81
■
“View System Information and Inventory (Oracle ILOM)” on page 79
■
“View System Information and Inventory (Oracle Hardware Management
Pack)” on page 80
View System Information and Inventory (Oracle ILOM)
1.
To view information about server subsystems from the Oracle ILOM web
interface:
a.
Log in to the Oracle ILOM web interface.
For instructions, see “Accessing Oracle ILOM” on page 21.
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b.
In the Summary Information page, review the General Information and Status
panels.
The General Information panel provides details such as the system type and host primary
MAC address. The Status panel provides details about server subsystems and a high-level
component inventory.
c.
In the navigation pane, click on the name of a subsystem to view information
about that subsystem.
Subsystem options include Processors, Memory, Power, Cooling, Storage, Networking,
PCI Devices, and Firmware.
2.
To view information about server subsystems from the Oracle ILOM commandline interface (CLI):
a.
Log in to the Oracle ILOM CLI.
For instructions, see “Accessing Oracle ILOM” on page 21.
b.
Type show/System to view general information about the server.
Oracle ILOM displays details such as the system type and host primary MAC address.
c.
Type show/System/subsystem to view information about a particular subsystem:
show /System/[Processors|Memory|Power|Cooling|Storage|PCI_Devices|Firmware]
Related Information
■
Collecting System Information, Oracle ILOM User's Guide for System Monitoring and
Diagnostics, Firmware Release 3.2.x at http://www.oracle.com/goto/ilom/docs
■
“View and Resolve Open Problems (Oracle ILOM)” on page 83
View System Information and Inventory (Oracle
Hardware Management Pack)
This procedure describes how to view basic information about the server using the Oracle
Hardware Management Pack command-line tools. If you prefer to use the SNMP agents
included with Oracle Hardware Management Pack to monitor the server, refer to the Oracle
Server Management Agents User's Guide at http://www.oracle.com/goto/ohmp/docs.
1.
Access the operating system command-line.
For more information, see “Accessing Oracle Hardware Management Pack” on page 31.
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2.
Use the hwmgmtcli list command:
hwmgmtcli list subsystem
Where subsystem is one of the following: all, server, cooling, processor, memory, power,
storage, network, firmware, device, bios, or iomodule
Related Information
■
Displaying Hardware Information (hwmgmtcli), Oracle Server CLI Tools User's Guide at
http://www.oracle.com/goto/ohmp/docs
Fault Detection and Diagnostics Overview
The server supports multiple fault detection and diagnostics tools. Fault detection tools, such
as the Oracle ILOM Fault Manager, automatically poll the system to detect hardware faults and
adverse environmental conditions. Diagnostics tools, such as Oracle VTS must be run manually
and can assist you in troubleshooting server issues. The following table provides an overview of
the fault detection and diagnostics tools supported by the server.
Tool Description Documentation
Oracle ILOM Fault
Manager
Oracle Linux
Fault Management
Architecture (FMA)
Oracle Solaris
Fault Management
Architecture (FMA)
Auto Service Request
(ASR)
The Oracle ILOM Fault Manager is part of the Oracle ILOM
firmware embedded on the server service processor (SP). The
fault manager automatically detects system hardware faults and
environmental conditions on the server. If a problem occurs on the
server, Oracle ILOM identifies the problem in the Open Problems
table and logs information about the fault in the Event log.
Oracle Linux FMA software can be optionally installed on the
server through Oracle Hardware Management Pack. Oracle Linux
FMA can be used to manage faults detected at the operating system
(OS) level in much the same way that you manage faults in Oracle
ILOM. Fault diagnosis messages from Linux FMA are maintained
on a fault management database, which is shared with Oracle
ILOM.
Oracle Solaris FMA is included with the Oracle Solaris operating
system (OS). The fault manager receives data related to hardware
and software errors, automatically diagnoses the underlying
problem, and responds by trying to take faulty components offline.
ASR is an optional support service for Oracle hardware. ASR
collects hardware telemetry data from telemetry sources (such as
Oracle ILOM) on ASR-enabled systems in your data center. ASR
filters this telemetry data and forwards what it determines to be
potential faults directly to Oracle, and then automatically initiates a
service request. You can configure features of the ASR service from
Oracle ILOM.
Refer to Protecting Against Hardware
Faults: Oracle ILOM Fault Manager,
Oracle ILOM User's Guide for System
Monitoring and Diagnostics, Firmware
Release 3.2.x at:
http://www.oracle.com/goto/ilom/
docs
Refer to the Oracle Linux Fault
Management Architecture User's Guide
at:
http://docs.oracle.com/cd/
E52095_01
Refer to Oracle Solaris Administration:
Common Tasks at:
http://docs.oracle.com/cd/
E23824_01/index.html
Go to:
http://www.oracle.com/us/support/
auto-service-request/index.html
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Tool Description Documentation
U-Boot Diagnostics U-Boot automatically tests basic hardware functions to ensure that
Service Processor
Preboot Menu
there is enough functionality to boot the SP.
To launch U-Boot diagnostics, restart the server and press “e”, “q”,
or “n” when prompted to start the appropriate diagnostics test.
The service processor Preboot Menu enables you to change service
processor (SP) settings that cannot be changed once the SP has
booted. For example, the Preboot Menu enables you to reset the
Oracle ILOM root password to the factory default, restore Oracle
ILOM access to the serial port, and update the SP firmware.
Refer to the U-Boot Diagnostics section
in the Oracle x86 Servers Diagnostics,
Applications, and Utilities Guide for
Servers with Oracle ILOM 3.1 and
Oracle ILOM 3.2.x at:
http://www.oracle.com/goto/
x86admindiag/docs
Refer to the Oracle ILOM Preboot
Menu section in the Oracle x86 Servers
Diagnostics, Applications, and Utilities
Guide for Servers with Oracle ILOM
3.1 and Oracle ILOM 3.2.x at:
To launch the Preboot Menu you must reset the SP and interrupt the
boot process. Locally, you can do this by pressing and holding the
Locate button on the server while resetting the SP. Remotely, you
can do this by typing xyzzy during a pause in the bootstrap process.
BIOS POST At system startup, the system BIOS performs a power-on self-test
(POST) that checks the hardware on your server to ensure that all
components are present and functioning properly. It displays the
results of this test on the system console.
To launch the power-on self-test and view the test output, reset the
power on the server.
Oracle VTS Oracle VTS is a comprehensive diagnostic tool that verifies the
connectivity and functionality of most hardware controllers and
devices. Oracle VTS is the preferred test for diagnosing I/O and host
bus adapter (HBA) problems.
Launch Oracle VTS on a system running the Oracle Solaris
operating system. Alternatively, you can download the Oracle VTS
ISO image to your Oracle server or to a CD/DVD and then use
Oracle ILOM redirection to boot the image.
UEFI Diagnostics UEFI Diagnostics is a suite of diagnostics tests that enable you to
detect problems on motherboard components, drives, ports, and
slots.
Launch these tests from the Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager
(ILOM) web interface or command-line interface (CLI):
Web:
1. Navigate to the Host Management > Diagnostics page.
2. In the Mode drop-down list, select the level of diagnostics you
want to run (Enabled, Disabled, Extended, or Manual).
3. Click Start Diagnostics.
CLI:
■ Use the following command to specify the diagnostics mode:
set /HOST/diag mode=[enabled|disabled|extended|
manual]
http://www.oracle.com/goto/
x86admindiag/docs
Refer to the BIOS POST section in
the Oracle x86 Servers Diagnostics,
Applications, and Utilities Guide for
Servers with Oracle ILOM 3.1 and
Oracle ILOM 3.2.x at:
http://www.oracle.com/goto/
x86admindiag/docs
Refer to the Oracle VTS section in
the Oracle x86 Servers Diagnostics,
Applications, and Utilities Guide for
Servers with Oracle ILOM 3.1 and
Oracle ILOM 3.2.x at:
http://www.oracle.com/goto/
x86admindiag/docs
Refer to one of the following resources:
■ The UEFI Diagnostics section in
the Oracle x86 Servers Diagnostics,
Applications, and Utilities Guide
for Servers with Oracle ILOM 3.1
and Oracle ILOM 3.2.x at:
http://www.oracle.com/goto/
x86admindiag/docs
■ The x86 diagnostics section in the
Oracle ILOM User's Guide for
System Monitoring and Diagnostics,
Firmware Release 3.2.x at:
http://www.oracle.com/goto/
ilom/docs
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Tool Description Documentation
■ Use the following command to start the diagnostics:
start /HOST/diag
Monitoring Hardware Faults
Oracle's server management tools enable you to proactively monitor the health of your system
and can be configured to notify you when hardware faults occur. The following procedures
describe how to view a list of problems diagnosed on the system and view log information to
help troubleshoot the issue:
■
“View and Resolve Open Problems (Oracle ILOM)” on page 83
■
“View and Resolve Open Problems (Oracle Hardware Management Pack)” on page 84
■
“View the Event Log (Oracle ILOM)” on page 85
View and Resolve Open Problems (Oracle ILOM)
1.
To view open problems on the server from the Oracle ILOM web interface:
a.
Log in to the Oracle ILOM web interface.
For instructions, see “Accessing Oracle ILOM” on page 21.
b.
In the navigation pane, click Open Problems.
A list of faults diagnosed on the server appears. Each entry includes a link to an Oracle
Knowledge Article, which describes a corrective action.
2.
To view open problems on the server from the Oracle ILOM command-line
interface (CLI):
a.
Log in the the Oracle ILOM CLI.
For instructions, see “Accessing Oracle ILOM” on page 21.
b.
Use the show /System/Open_Problems command.
A list of faults diagnosed on the server appears, for example:
Open Problems (7)
Date/Time Subsystems Component
------------------------ ------------------ -----------Wed Apr 2 20:03:19 2014 System MB (Motherboard)
fault.io.pciex.bus-linkbw-down (Probability:50,
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UUID:d8b3b979-1e73-c846-a071-f47c09213ae7, Part Number:7066886, Serial
Number:489089M+13494B004E, Reference
Document:http://support.oracle.com/msg/PCIEX-8000-V2)
Wed Apr 2 20:03:19 2014 System MB (Motherboard)
fault.io.pciex.bus-linkbw-down (Probability:50,
UUID:44984fde-b0bc-cb6f-a77f-cc32c0955abb, Part Number:7066886, Serial
Number:489089M+13494B004E, Reference
Document:http://support.oracle.com/msg/PCIEX-8000-V2)
Wed Apr 2 20:03:19 2014 PCI Devices PCIE1 (PCIe Slot 1)
fault.io.pciex.bus-linkbw-down (Probability:50,
UUID:d8b3b979-1e73-c846-a071-f47c09213ae7, Part Number:N/A, Serial
Number:N/A, Reference
Document:http://support.oracle.com/msg/PCIEX-8000-V2)
Wed Apr 2 20:08:08 2014 System MB (Motherboard)
fault.io.intel.iio.pcie-link-degraded-speed (Probability:33,
UUID:1c4ddb85-0825-673c-bac4-ce9c9849474b, Part Number:7066886, Serial
Number:489089M+13494B004E, Reference
Document:http://support.oracle.com/msg/---)
Paused: press any key to continue, or 'q' to quit
Each entry includes a link to an Oracle Knowledge Article, which describes a corrective
action.
Related Information
■
Administering Open Problems, Oracle ILOM User's Guide for System Monitoring and
Diagnostics, Firmware Release 3.2.x at http://www.oracle.com/goto/ilom/docs
■
Set up Alert Notifications, Oracle ILOM Administrator's Guide for Configuration and
Maintenance, Firmware Release 3.2.x at http://www.oracle.com/goto/ilom/docs
View and Resolve Open Problems (Oracle
Hardware Management Pack)
1.
Access the operating system command-line interface.
For more information, see “Accessing Oracle Hardware Management Pack” on page 31.
2.
Use the hwmgmtcli list open_problems command.
A list of faults diagnosed on the server appears, for example:
=== open_problems report ===
Open Problem 1
Problem time : Thu Feb 14 22:38:19 2013
Problem subsystem : System
Problem location : /SYS (Host System)
Problem description : The top cover of server was opened while AC
input was still applied to the power supplies. (Probability: 100, UUID:
8bb87e70-d210-632b-d553-fc1450105bc4, Part Number: 31112054+1+1, Serial
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Number: 1242FML0UV, Reference Document: http://www.sun.com/msg/SPX86-8003-8C).
Open Problem 2
Problem time : Fri Feb 15 10:37:48 2013
Problem subsystem : Storage
Problem location : /SYS/DBP0/HDD2
Problem description : The disk temperature has exceeded the critical
limit. (Probability: 100, UUID: N/A, Part Number: H106030SDSUN300G, Serial
Number: 001234NTR1KD PWGTR1KD, Reference Document: N/A)
Each entry includes a link to an Oracle Knowledge Article, which describes a corrective action.
View the Event Log (Oracle ILOM)
The Oracle ILOM event log tracks informational, warning, or error messages generated on the
server. Events can include server reboots and power ons, sensor threshold events, and BIOS
updates. The event log is helpful for troubleshooting the system and monitoring the server
performance.
1.
To view the event log from the Oracle ILOM web interface:
a.
Log in to the Oracle ILOM web interface.
For instructions, see “Accessing Oracle ILOM” on page 21.
b.
In the navigation pane, click ILOM Administration > Logs, and then select
the Event tab.
2.
To view the event log from the Oracle ILOM command-line interface (CLI):
a.
Log in to the Oracle ILOM CLI.
For instructions, see “Accessing Oracle ILOM” on page 21.
b.
Type show /SP/Logs/event/list.
A list of hardware-related events appears, for example:
Event
ID Date/Time Class Type Severity
----- ------------------------ -------- -------- -------937 Fri Apr 4 13:49:14 2014 IPMI Log minor
ID = da : 04/04/2014 : 13:49:14 : System Firmware Progress : BIOS :
System boot initiated : Asserted
936 Fri Apr 4 13:49:14 2014 IPMI Log minor
ID = d9 : 04/04/2014 : 13:49:14 : System Firmware Progress : BIOS :
System boot initiated : Asserted
935 Fri Apr 4 13:49:03 2014 IPMI Log minor
ID = d8 : 04/04/2014 : 13:49:03 : System Firmware Progress : BIOS :
Option ROM initialization : Asserted
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934 Fri Apr 4 13:49:00 2014 IPMI Log minor
ID = d7 : 04/04/2014 : 13:49:00 : System Firmware Progress : BIOS :
Option ROM initialization : Asserted
933 Fri Apr 4 13:48:58 2014 IPMI Log minor
ID = d6 : 04/04/2014 : 13:48:58 : System Firmware Progress : BIOS :
Option ROM initialization : Asserted
932 Fri Apr 4 13:48:55 2014 IPMI Log minor
ID = d5 : 04/04/2014 : 13:48:55 : System Firmware Progress : BIOS :
Option ROM initialization : Asserted
931 Fri Apr 4 13:48:55 2014 IPMI Log minor
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Related Information
■
Managing Oracle ILOM Log Entries, Oracle ILOM User's Guide for System Monitoring
and Diagnostics, Firmware Release 3.2.x at http://www.oracle.com/goto/ilom/docs
■
Configuring Alert Notifications, Oracle ILOM Administrator's Guide for Configuration and
Maintenance, Firmware Release 3.2.x at http://www.oracle.com/goto/ilom/docs
Manually Clearing Hardware Faults
Typically, when a faulted component is replaced or removed, Oracle ILOM and Hardware
Management Pack stop reporting the component as faulted. However, certain field-replaceable
units (FRUs) require an explicit repair. For these you must manually clear the fault in the Oracle
ILOM Fault Management shell to stop it from appearing in the open problems output.
For instructions on manually clearing a fault, see: “Manually Clear a Hardware Fault (Oracle
ILOM)” on page 86
Manually Clear a Hardware Fault (Oracle ILOM)
Caution - The Oracle ILOM Fault Management restricted shell is intended to help Oracle
Services personnel diagnose and resolve system problems. Do not run commands in the shell
unless requested to do so by Oracle Services.
1.
Log in to the Oracle ILOM command-line interface.
For instructions, see “Accessing Oracle ILOM” on page 21.
2.
Type start /SP/faultmgmt/shell to launch the Oracle ILOM Fault Management shell.
A confirmation prompt appears.
3.
Type y to confirm that you want to start the Oracle ILOM Fault Management shell.
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The faultmgmtsp> prompt appears.
4.
Use the fmadm utility to indicate that a component should not be considered
faulted.
For more information, refer to Using the Oracle ILOM Fault Management Shell, Oracle ILOM
Administrator's Guide for Configuration and Maintenance, Firmware Release 3.2.x at: http://
www.oracle.com/goto/ilom/docs.
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Monitor Server Power Consumption and Component Temperatures
This section describes how to monitor the amount of power the server consumes and the
temperature of the air entering and leaving the system.
Task Link
View current server power consumption and historical
power consumption data.
View server inlet and exhaust temperatures, or enable the
Enhanced PCIe Cooling Policy.
Monitoring Server Power Consumption
Oracle ILOM provides the following power metrics for the server:
“Monitoring Server Power Consumption” on page 89
“Monitoring Server Inlet and Exhaust
Temperature” on page 92
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Power Supply Maximum: The maximum amount of power the power supply units (PSU)
can draw.
■
Allocated Power: The power allocated for installed and hot-pluggable components.
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Actual Power: The amount of power the server is currently consuming.
■
Peak Permitted: The maximum power the server can consume at any time.
In addition, you can view historical power consumption data from the Oracle ILOM web
interface.
To view server power metrics, see the following procedures:
■
“View Current Server Power Consumption (Oracle ILOM)” on page 90
■
“View Power Allocated to Server Components (Oracle ILOM)” on page 90
■
“View Historical Power Consumption Data (Oracle ILOM)” on page 91
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View Current Server Power Consumption (Oracle
ILOM)
1.
To view current server power consumption in the Oracle ILOM web interface:
a.
Log in to the Oracle ILOM web interface.
For instructions, see “Accessing Oracle ILOM” on page 21.
b.
In the navigation pane, click Power Management > Consumption.
The Power Consumption page appears.
c.
Review the Actual Power property in the Power Consumption page.
2.
To view current server power consumption in the Oracle ILOM command-line
interface (CLI):
a.
Log in to the Oracle ILOM CLI.
For instructions, see “Accessing Oracle ILOM” on page 21.
b.
Type show /System/Power.
c.
Review the actual_power_consumption property.
Related Information
■
Monitoring Power Consumption, Oracle ILOM User's Guide for System Monitoring and
Diagnostics, Firmware Release 3.2.x at http://www.oracle.com/goto/ilom/docs
View Power Allocated to Server Components (Oracle ILOM)
1.
To view the power allocated to server components in the Oracle ILOM web
interface:
a.
Log in to the Oracle ILOM web interface.
For instructions, see “Accessing Oracle ILOM” on page 21.
b.
In the navigation pane, click Power Management > Allocation.
The Power Allocation page appears.
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c.
Review the Per Component Power Map.
2.
To view the power allocated to server components in the Oracle ILOM commandline interface (CLI):
a.
Log in to the Oracle ILOM CLI.
For instructions, see “Accessing Oracle ILOM” on page 21.
b.
Type the following command:
show /SP/powermgmt/powerconf/component
Where component is one of the following: Fans, PSUs, CPUs, memory, IO, or MB.
c.
Review the allocated_power property.
Related Information
■
Monitoring Power Allocations, Oracle ILOM User's Guide for System Monitoring and
Diagnostics, Firmware Release 3.2.x at http://www.oracle.com/goto/ilom/docs
View Historical Power Consumption Data (Oracle
ILOM)
In the Oracle ILOM web interface, you can view the average power consumption for each
minute of the last hour or for each hour of the last 14 days. Historical power consumption data
is not viewable from the Oracle ILOM command-line interface.
1.
Log in to the Oracle ILOM web interface.
For instructions, see “Accessing Oracle ILOM” on page 21.
2.
In the navigation pane, click Power Management > History.
3.
Review the Power History table.
Related Information
■
Analyzing Power Usage Statistics, Oracle ILOM Administrator's Guide for Configuration
and Maintenance, Firmware Release 3.2.x at http://www.oracle.com/goto/ilom/docs
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Monitoring Server Inlet and Exhaust Temperature
In Oracle ILOM, you can view the server inlet and exhaust temperatures. In addition, if one or
more of the PCIe cards in the server require a cooler operating environment, you can enable
the Enhanced PCIe Cooling Policy. The policy lowers the chassis outlet temperature sensor
thresholds, which are used by the chassis fans to keep the PCIe cards operating within their
required temperature range. For instructions, see the following procedures:
■
“View the Server Inlet and Exhaust Temperature (Oracle ILOM)” on page 92
■
“Set Enhanced PCIe Cooling Policy (Oracle ILOM)” on page 92
View the Server Inlet and Exhaust Temperature (Oracle ILOM)
1.
To view the temperatures in the Oracle ILOM web interface:
a.
Log in to the Oracle ILOM web interface.
For instructions, see “Accessing Oracle ILOM” on page 21.
b.
In the navigation pane, click System Information > Cooling.
The Cooling page appears.
c.
Review the Inlet Temperature and Exhaust Temperature fields.
2.
To view the temperatures in the Oracle ILOM command-line interface (CLI):
a.
Log in to the Oracle ILOM CLI.
For instructions, see “Accessing Oracle ILOM” on page 21.
b.
Type show /System/Cooling.
c.
Review the inlet_temp and outlet_temp properties.
Set Enhanced PCIe Cooling Policy (Oracle ILOM)
Before you begin, ensure that you have Admin (a) role privileges in Oracle ILOM.
1.
To set the Enhanced PCIe Cooling Policy in the Oracle ILOM web interface:
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a.
Log in to the Oracle ILOM web interface.
For instructions, see “Accessing Oracle ILOM” on page 21.
b.
In the navigation pane, click System Management > Policy.
The Policy Configuration page appears.
c.
In the Service Processor Policies table, select Set Enhanced PCIe Cooling
Mode Policy.
d.
Select Enable or Disable in the Actions drop-down list.
The policy takes effect at the next server reset.
2.
To set the Enhanced PCIe Cooling Policy in the Oracle ILOM command-line
interface:
a.
Log in to the Oracle ILOM CLI.
For instructions, see “Accessing Oracle ILOM” on page 21.
b.
Use the set /SP/policy ENHANCED_PCIE_COOLING_MODE=enabled|disabled command.
The policy takes effect at the next server reset.
Related Information
■
Power On and Cooling Down Policies Configurable from SP, Oracle ILOM Administrator's
Guide for Configuration and Maintenance, Firmware Release 3.2.x at: http://www.
oracle.com/goto/ilom/docs
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Option ROM and I/O Space Allocation
Bootable devices such as onboard I/O or PCIe express modules require option ROM and I/O
space to boot. However the total option ROM and I/O space for the system is limited by the PC
architecture and is allocated automatically when the system is booted. If your system includes
many potentially bootable devices, you must decide which ones you wish to boot from, and
configure the BIOS to allocate these resources to them.
Option ROM is also required to run some configuration utilities, such as RAID configuration
utilities.
Note - These limitations apply to systems configured to use Legacy BIOS Boot Mode. Systems
configured to use UEFI Boot Mode do not normally encounter option ROM or I/O space
limitations.
This section includes:
■
“Determine Whether You Need to Allocate Option ROM and I/O Space” on page 95
■
“Configure Option ROM and I/O Space Allocation” on page 96
Determine Whether You Need to Allocate Option ROM and I/O Space
If you add a PCIe express module to your server, when the server boots, the BIOS might not be
able to allocate option ROM or I/O space to all the devices that require it.
If this happens, when you boot, POST generates error messages. These identify any devices that
have not had option ROM or I/O space allocated.
1.
Power on the system to start the BIOS.
2.
During POST, look for one or more messages, such as these.
■
For option ROM, the messages look like this:
Warning: Out of option ROM space for <device path | address>
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For I/O space, the messages look like this:
Warning: Not enough IO address space allocated for device path | address
Warning: Not enough IO address space allocated for device device path | address
Warning: Not enough IO address space allocated for device device path | address
Warning: Not enough IO address space allocated for device device path | address
Warning: Not enough IO address space allocated for device device path | address
Warning: Not enough IO address space allocated for device device path | address
Each slot can generate several messages. This is normal.
It is possible that the device you added has been assigned option ROM and/or I/O space at the
expense of some other device. If this is the case, the device you added does not appear in the
list, but the original device does. This depends on the position of each device in the probe order.
3.
Decide whether you need to configure option ROM or I/O space allocation for
one of the following reasons.
■
Error messages inform you that a device that you wish boot from has not been allocated
option ROM and/or I/O space.
■
You wish to be able to run a utility such as a RAID configuration utility on a device that has
not been allocated option ROM.
■
(Optional) You wish to make the error messages go away.
Note - There is no need to configure option ROM or I/O space allocation simply because of
these messages, unless you require the functionality provided by the option ROM and the I/
O space.
See Also
“Configure Option ROM and I/O Space Allocation” on page 96
Configure Option ROM and I/O Space Allocation
Before You Begin
Identify the devices on which you need to configure option ROM and/or I/O space allocation.
See “Determine Whether You Need to Allocate Option ROM and I/O Space” on page 95.
1.
Start the BIOS.
a.
Power on the system.
b.
To enter the BIOS setup menu, when the POST appears, press:
■
F2 if you are connected through a Java console.
■
Control-E if you are connected through a serial console.
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The BIOS setup menu appears.
■
Use the arrow and tab keys to navigate through the BIOS Setup Utility.
■
Use the Enter key to make selections.
■
When you are done, press F10, or navigate to the Exit menu screen to exit and save your
changes.
2.
Select one of the following:
■
For PCIe cards, select Select IO > Add In Cards.
■
For Net 0, 1, 2, or 3, select IO > Internal Devices.
The corresponding IO screen appears.
The following figures shows the IO Add In Cards screen.
Configure Option ROM and I/O Space Allocation
3.
Select a network port or a slot number from the drop-down list.
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A screen displays options for the selected slot.
4.
Select one of the following:
■
IO Enable to enable or disable I/O to and from the device in the selected
PCIe slot.
This selection is not available for network ports.
■
OpROM Enable to enable or disable option ROM for the device in the
selected slot.
■
Option ROM only applies to servers configured to use Legacy BIOS Boot Mode.
■
UEFI Driver Enable only applies to servers configured to use UEFI Boot Mode.
5.
Use the enter key to toggle the Enabled/Disabled function.
6.
When you have made all of your selections, select F10 to save your changes and
exit.
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The BIOS enables or disables option ROM, and reallocates I/O space based on your selections
the next time the server boots.
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