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Preface xiii

1. Sun Fire X4150 server ELOM Overview 1

Sun Fire X4150 server ELOM Features 2

Embedded Lights Out Manager Common Tasks 2

Sun Fire X4150 server Default Settings 3

About the Preconfigured Administrator Account 4

About the Indicator and Fault LEDs 4

2. Connecting to the ELOM 5

About Connection Tasks 6

Connecting Using a Serial Connection 6

▼ To Connect Using a Serial Connection 6

Connecting Using Ethernet 7

3. Monitoring the Server System Using the Web-Based Interface 11

Using the Web-Based Interface 11

Browser and Software Requirements 12

Users and Privileges 12

Web-Based Interface Tasks 12

Accessing the ELOM Using a Web Browser 13

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▼ To Access the ELOM Using a Web Browser 13

Viewing the System From the Web Browser 14

Viewing System and Component Information 16

▼ To View System Information 16

Viewing Version Information 16

▼ To View SP Version Information 16

Viewing Server Board Information 17

▼ To View Server Board Information 17

Viewing Component Information 17

▼ To View CPU Information 17

Viewing Memory Information 19

▼ To View Memory Information 19

Monitoring the System Sensors 19

▼ To Monitor the System Sensors 20

Reading Sensors 20

▼ To Read Sensors 20

Viewing a Sensor Summary 21

▼ To View a Sensor Summary 21

Monitoring Fans 23

▼ To Monitor Fans 23

Monitoring Temperatures 23

▼ To Monitor Temperatures 23

Monitoring Voltages 24

▼ To Monitor Voltage 24

Viewing and Managing the Event Log 24

▼ To Display the Event Log 25

▼ To View the Event Logs 25

▼ To Save the Event Log 25

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▼ To Clear the Event Log 26

4. Configuring, Managing and Maintaining the Server Using the Web-Based Interface 27

Configuring the System 28

▼ To Configure the System 29

Configuring Network Settings 30

▼ To Configure the Network Settings 30

Configuring E-mail Notification 30

▼ To Configure E-mail Notification 30

Configuring Platform Event Filters 30

▼ To Configure a Platform Event Filter 31

Configuring System Management Access 33

▼ To access the System Management Access Submenus 33

Configuring the SSL Certificate 34

▼ To Configure the SSL Certificate 34

Configuring SNMP 34

▼ To Configure SNMP 35

▼ To Add an SNMP Community 35

▼ To Delete an SNMP Community 36

▼ To Modify an SNMP Community 36

▼ To Add an SNMP User 36

▼ To Delete an SNMP User 37

▼ To Edit an SNMP User 37

Configuring Active Directory Service 37

▼ To Configure Active Directory Service 38

Managing and Maintaining the System 38

Managing Users and Accounts 38

▼ To Add a User 39

Contents v

▼ To Change a User Password or Privilege 41

▼ To Delete a User Account 41

▼ To Disable or Enable a User 41

Managing the System Locator Indicator LED 42

▼ To Control the State of the System Indicator LED 42

Managing the Front Panel and On-Board Fault LEDs 42

▼ To View the State of the Fault LEDs 43

▼ To Turn the Fault LEDs Off 43

Setting Power Control 44

▼ To Set Power Control 44

Resetting the Service Processor 44

▼ To Reset the Service Processor 44

Updating the Firmware 45

Updating the Firmware Using a Web Browser 45

▼ To Update the Firmware Using a Web Browser 46

Recovering from a Corrupt SP 46

▼ To Recover From a Corrupt SP 47

Managing Session Timeout 48

▼ To Set the Session Timeout 48

▼ To Disable the Session Timeout 48

Setting the Time 49

▼ To Set the Time 49

5. Using the Remote Console Application 51

Accessing the Remote Console 51

Requirements 51

CD and Diskette Redirection Operational Model 52

Starting the Remote Console Application 54

▼ To Start the Remote Console Application 54

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Setting Parameters for the Remote Console 55

▼ To Set Parameters for the Remote Console 55

Redirecting Keyboard, Video, Mouse, or Storage Devices 56

▼ To Redirect Keyboard and Mouse Devices 56

▼ To Redirect Storage Devices 57

Installing an Operating System on a Remote Server 58

▼ To Install an OS on a Remote Server Using a Virtual CD-ROM 58

Other Remote Options 59

6. Using IPMI 61

About IPMI 61

IPMItool 62

Sensors 62

Supported IPMI 2.0 Commands 63

7. Using the Command-Line Interface 69

Logging In to the CLI 69

Command Syntax 70

Managing the Host 72

Managing the Host State 72

Managing the Host Console 73

Viewing Host Sensors 73

Managing ELOM Network Settings 74

▼ To Display Network Settings 74

▼ To Configure Network Settings 74

Managing Local User Accounts With the CLI 75

Adding a User Account Using the CLI 76

▼ To Add a User Account Using the CLI 76

To Delete a User Account Using the CLI 76

Contents vii

▼ To Display User Accounts Using the CLI 76

Configuring User Accounts 77

Managing Alerts 78

Displaying Alerts 78

▼ To Display Alerts 78

Displaying PET Target Properties 80

▼ To Display PET Target Properties 80

Configuring Alerts 80

Configuring the PET IP Address 81

▼ To Configure the PET IP Address 81

Configuring the PEF Global Controls 81

▼ To Configure the PEF Global Controls 82

Configuring the Event Filter Tables 82

▼ To Configure the Event Filter Tables 83

Displaying Version Information 85

To Display the Current SP Version Information 85

Updating the Firmware 86

▼ To Update the Firmware 86

8. Using Simple Network Management Protocol 89

About SNMP 89

How SNMP Works 89

SNMP MIB Files 90

MIBs Integration 90

SNMP Messages 91

Configuring SNMP on the ELOM 92

Adding Your Server to Your SNMP Environment 92

Configuring Receipt of SNMP Traps 92

Managing SNMP User Accounts 92

Contents viii

Adding a User Account 92

Deleting a User Account 93

Configuring User Accounts 93

A. Command-Line Interface Reference 95

CLI Command Quick Reference 95

CLI Command Reference 99

Glossary 109

Index 131

Contents ix

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Figures

FIGURE 3-1 ELOM System Information Screen 14

FIGURE 3-2 An Excerpt of the View Event Logs Screen 25

FIGURE 4-1 The Configuration Screen 29

FIGURE 4-2 The Platform Event Filter Screen 32

FIGURE 4-3 The User Management Screen 40

FIGURE 4-4 The Fault LED Screen 43

FIGURE 5-1 Keyboard, Video, and Mouse Selections 57

FIGURE 8-1 Sun Server MIB Tree 91

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Preface

The Sun Fire X4150 Server Embedded Lights Out Manager Administration Guide provides instructions for managing Sun servers using the Sun Fire X4150 server (ELOM) with the service processor.

How This Document Is Organized

Chapter 1 describes the Embedded Lights Out Manager from an architectural

standpoint and indicates tasks that can be accomplished with the management software.

Chapter 2 details the physical connections and how to communicate with your Sun

Fire X4150 server.

Chapter 3 describes how to use the web-based interface to monitor your server with

the embedded system management software.

Chapter 4 provides information about configuring, managing and maintaining the

server system with a web browser.

Chapter 5 describes how to use the remote console through the web-based interface.

Chapter 6 describes the Intelligent Platform Interface (IPMI) and how it can be used

to manage field replaceable units (FRUs) and system health independently of the operating system.

Chapter 7 provides an alternative method of managing your server—through the

command-line interface (CLI).

Chapter 8 helps you understand the basics of the Simple Network Management

Protocol (SNMP) and how it is important to your server management.

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Appendix A gives you a quick reference to the commands you can use with

Embedded Lights Out Manager.

Glossary is a list of words and phrases and their definitions.

Using UNIX Commands

This document might not contain information about basic UNIX®commands and procedures such as shutting down the system, booting the system, and configuring devices. Refer to the following for this information:

■ Software documentation that you received with your system

■ Solaris™ Operating System documentation, which is at

http://docs.sun.com.

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Typographic Conventions

Typeface

AaBbCc123 The names of commands, files,

AaBbCc123 What you type, when contrasted

AaBbCc123 Book titles, new words or terms,

* The settings on your web browser might differ from these settings.

Meaning Examples

Edit your.login file.

and directories; onscreen computer output.

with onscreen computer output.

words to be emphasized. Replace command-line variables with real names or values.

Use ls -a to list all files. % You have mail.

% Password:

Read Chapter 6 in the User’s Guide.

These are called class options.

Yo u must be a superuser to do this. To delete a file, enter rm filename.

Sun Fire X4150 server ELOM Overview

This chapter serves as an overview of the capabilities of the Sun Fire X4150 server Embedded Lights Out Manager (ELOM), and contains the following sections:

■ “Sun Fire X4150 server ELOM Features” on page 2

■ “Embedded Lights Out Manager Common Tasks” on page 2

■ “Sun Fire X4150 server Default Settings” on page 3

■ “About the Preconfigured Administrator Account” on page 4

■ “About the Indicator and Fault LEDs” on page 4

Sun Fire X4150 server ELOM Features

The ELOM provides a dedicated system of hardware and supporting software that enables you to manage your server independent of an operating system, and in lowpower situations. ELOM is composed of four components:

■ Web-based interface (requires JavaR v5 or later)

■ Command-line Interface (accessed via serial or ethernet using ssh)

■ IPMI v2

■ SNMP v3

You can access the ELOM using a web browser, secure shell (SSH), or via the Sun Fire X4150 server’s serial port. Your server’s default network setting is configured as DHCP for easy access via a web browser or SSH, and the ELOM output is directed by default to the serial port.

Embedded Lights Out Manager Common Tasks

The following table shows common tasks and the management interfaces used to perform each task.

TABLE 1-1 ELOM Common Tasks

Web-

Task IPMI

Redirect the system graphical console to a remote client web browser.

Connect a remote diskette drive to the system as a virtual diskette drive.

Connect a remote CD-ROM drive to the system as a virtual CD-ROM drive.

Monitor system fans, temperatures, and voltages remotely.

Monitor system BIOS messages remotely. Yes Yes Yes -

Monitor system operating system messages remotely. Yes Yes Yes -

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Based Interface CLI SNMP

-Yes - -

Ye s Ye s Ye s Ye s

TABLE 1-1 ELOM Common Tasks (Continued)

Task IPMI

WebBased Interface CLI SNMP

Interrogate system components for their IDs and serial numbers.

Redirect the system serial console to a remote client. Yes - Yes -

Monitor system status (health check) remotely. Yes Yes Yes Yes

Interrogate system network interface cards remotely for MAC addresses.

Manage user accounts remotely. Yes Yes Yes -

Manage system power status remotely (power on, power off, power reset).

Monitor and manage environmental settings for key system components (CPUs, motherboards, fans).

Ye s - Ye s Ye s

Ye s Ye s Ye s -

Yes Yes Yes Monitor

only

Sun Fire X4150 server Default Settings

Sun has configured the SP controller and SP firmware on your server to use the most common default settings. It is unlikely that you will need to change any of these defaults.

TABLE 1-2 SP Controller and Firmware Default Settings

System Component Default Status Action Required

Service processor card Preinstalled None

Service processor firmware Preinstalled None

IPMI interface Enabled None

Web-based interface Enabled None

Command-line interface (CLI) Enabled None

SNMP interface Enabled None

Chapter 1 Sun Fire X4150 server ELOM Overview 3

About the Preconfigured Administrator Account

The ELOM is shipped with one preconfigured administrator account:

User name: root Password: changeme

The preconfigured administrator account, root, is the default account. It cannot be deleted or modified. You can only change the password for the root account. This default account contains administrator privileges (read and write access) to all service processor features and commands. For security reasons you should change the root password and create an alternate user account that also has administrator privileges. To change a user password or to create a new user, see Chapter 4.

If you’ve changed the root password, but have not created an alternate account, and the new root password is lost or forgotten, you will have to reset the SP to return the ELOM to its default settings. For information about how to do this, see“Resetting the

Service Processor” on page 44.

About the Indicator and Fault LEDs

The LEDs on the front and rear panel of your server allow you to manage the server at a rudimentary level. The LEDs are helpful for indicating when a problem has occurred, and you can use these LEDs in combination with the internal fault indicator LEDs and buttons to troubleshoot and repair component failure issues. However, using the ELOM it is possible not only to troubleshoot component failure issues, but also to configure, manage, and maintain the server remotely and to implement an effective preventative maintenance program. Using the ELOM as part of a regular maintenance regimen allows you to take a proactive approach to server repair. This can improve system performance and minimize downtime.

For information about the Indicator and Fault LEDs, see the Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual.

For information about managing, maintaining, and configuring your server, see

Chapter 4 of this guide.

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CHAPTER

Connecting to the ELOM

This chapter details the ways to connect to and communicate with your Sun Fire X4150 server. It contains the following sections:

■ “About Connection Tasks” on page 6

■ “Connecting Using a Serial Connection” on page 6

■ “Connecting Using Ethernet” on page 7

Note – You must install your server and configure the ELOM before communicating

with the server. Information about installing the server and configuring the ELOM is available in the Sun Fire X4150 Server Installation Guide.

About Connection Tasks

You have two methods to connect to the ELOM in your server:

■ Serial/Local

■ Ethernet/Remote

Both methods require making physical cable connections to the server and logging in to the ELOM; refer to

TABLE 2-1 Methods of Connecting to the ELOM

TABLE 2-1.

Connection Method

Serial, direct CLI only RJ-45

Ethernet CLI and

Supported Interface

We b browser

Required Cable Comments/Description

Connect directly to the serial management port the on serial (supplied)

Ethernet LAN

server with a terminal or laptop running terminal

emulation software.

You must know the ELOM’s Ethernet address.

Note: This is the only method that supports web

browser access.

Note – The ELOM supports a maximum of 10 active sessions, including serial, SSH,

and web browser sessions.

Connecting Using a Serial Connection

You access the ELOM CLI by connecting a terminal or a PC running terminal emulation software to the RJ-45 serial port on the server using the supplied cable.

▼ To Connect Using a Serial Connection

1. Verify that your terminal, laptop, or terminal server is operational.

2. Configure the terminal device or terminal emulation software to use the following settings:

■ 8,N,1: eight data bits, no parity, one stop bit.

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■ 9600 baud (default, can be set to any standard rate up to 57600).

■ Disable software flow control (XON/XOFF).

3. Connect a serial cable to the RJ-45 connection on the back of the server.

4. Connect the other end to the terminal or laptop.

5. Press Enter on the terminal device.

This action establishes the connection between the terminal device and the ELOM. When the server has booted, the ELOM displays its login prompt:

SUNSPnnnnnnnnnn login:

The first string in the prompt is the default host name. It consists of the prefix SUNSP and the ELOM’s MAC address. The MAC address for each ELOM is unique.

6. Log in to the CLI.

Accounts created using the web browser are available for the CLI. If this is the first login, you will need to use the preconfigured default account:

User name: root.

Password: changeme.

Once you have successfully logged in, the default command prompt appears:

You can now run CLI commands (Chapter 7 describes how to use the CLI).

To log out of the CLI

● Enter the following command:

-> exit

Connecting Using Ethernet

Ethernet connectivity provides full access to both the ELOM command-line interface (CLI) and the web-based interface. Both connection options allow you to manage, maintain, and configure the server remotely. This section contains the following two connection procedures:

■ Connecting to the CLI. See Connecting to the CLI.

■ Connecting to the web-based interface. See Connecting to the Web-Based

Interface.

Chapter 2 Connecting to the ELOM 7

Note – You will need the IP address of your ELOM, which you obtained during the

setup and installation of your server (see the Sun Fire X4150 Server Installation Guide).

Connecting to the CLI

Be sure that you have connected a LAN to the NET MGT 0 port on the server, and that you have an SSH client installed on your remote system.

▼ To Connect to the CLI

1. If necessary start your SSH client.

2. To log in to the ELOM, enter the following command:

$ ssh username@ipaddress

username The user ID and ipaddress is the IP address of the ELOM. Accounts

created using the web browser are available for the CLI. If this is the first login, you will need to use the preconfigured default account. For example,

$ ssh root@ipaddress

3. When prompted, enter the password for the username used in Step 2.

The password for root is changeme.

The CLI command prompt appears:

–>

For information about managing the server using the CLI, see Chapter 7. For information about the default account, see “About the Preconfigured

Administrator Account” on page 3.

To Log Out of the CLI:

● Enter the following command:

–> exit

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Connecting to the Web-Based Interface

Be sure that you have connected a LAN to the NET MGT 0 port on the server.

▼ To Connect to the Web-Based Interface

1. Type the IP address of the ELOM into your web browser.

The login screen appears.

2. Type a user name and password.

Accounts created using the CLI are available for the web-based interface. If this is the first login, you will need to use the preconfigured default account:

■ Default user name: root

■ Default password: changeme

For more information about the default account, see “About the Preconfigured

Administrator Account” on page 3.

3. Click Log In.

The web-based interface appears. Chapter 3 shows how to use the interface.

To Log Out of the web-based interface:

● Click the Log Out button.

The Log Out button is located in the upper right corner of the screen.

Chapter 2 Connecting to the ELOM 9

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CHAPTER

Monitoring the Server System Using the Web-Based Interface

This chapter provides information about how to use the web-based interface and the Sun Fire X4150 server software to monitor your server.

It includes the following sections:

■ “Using the Web-Based Interface” on page 11

■ “Accessing the ELOM Using a Web Browser” on page 13

■ “Viewing System and Component Information” on page 16

■ “Monitoring the System Sensors” on page 19

■ “Viewing and Managing the Event Log” on page 24

Note – You can monitor the rudimentary state of the server using the LED fault

light. A solidly lit amber LED indicates critical error. Further details about the fault light can be found in your Service Manual. For information about controlling the state of the fault LEDs see “To Control the State of the System Indicator LED” on page 42.

Using the Web-Based Interface

The web-based graphical user interface (GUI) allows you to use a standard web browser to monitor and manage local and remote systems.

You can redirect the server’s console to a remote workstation or laptop system. This requires configuring the remote system’s keyboard and mouse to act as the server's keyboard and mouse. You can configure the diskette drive or CD-ROM drive on the

remote system as if it were connected to the Sun server. You can also redirect diskette images (.img files) and CD-ROM images (.iso files) for remote access. Remote configuration issues are covered in Chapter 5.

Browser and Software Requirements

The web-based interface has been tested successfully with recently released Mozilla™ Firefox and Internet Explorer web browsers, and might be compatible with other web browsers.

The ELOM product is preinstalled on the Sun server. However, you need Java™ software on the client to perform redirection as described in Chapter 5.

Users and Privileges

After you log in to the web-based interface, you can perform basic software tasks, Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) tasks, and system monitoring.

ELOM user accounts define what you can do by roles:

■ Administrator – Enables read/write access to all ELOM features, functions, and

commands.

■ Operator, User, and Callback – Enable limited access to ELOM features,

functions, and commands. For example, users with these permissions cannot change their assigned roles or privileges.

For more information about users, including how to manage user accounts using the web-based interface, see Chapter 4.

Web-Based Interface Tasks

Some of the common tasks you can perform using the web-based interface include:

Configuring connection methods:

■ Redirect the system’s console to a remote client browser.

■ Connect a remote diskette drive or diskette image to the system as a virtual

diskette drive.

■ Connect a remote CD-ROM drive or CD-ROM image to the system as a local or

virtual CD-ROM drive.

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Monitoring and managing system status:

■ Monitor the status of system fans, temperatures, and voltages remotely.

■ Monitor BIOS power-on self-test (POST) progress log entries remotely.

■ View, save, and clear system event logs.

■ Examine component information, including CPUs, DIMMs, voltages, and fans.

■ Power on, power off, power cycle, reset the system remotely, reboot and enter

the system BIOS, reboot and enter diagnostics (Pc-Check), and send NMI.

Managing and modifying system variables:

■ Manage user accounts locally and remotely.

■ Configure settings.

■ Update BIOS firmware.

Accessing the ELOM Using a Web Browser

The ELOM boots automatically when a Sun server is cabled appropriately and plugged in to an AC power supply. This usually occurs within one minute. However, if the management Ethernet is not connected, or if the ELOM's Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) process fails due to the absence of a DHCP server on the management network, the ELOM might take a few minutes longer to boot.

Note – Disabling the use of the browser proxy server (if one is used) for access to

the management network might speed the browser response time.

▼ To Access the ELOM Using a Web Browser

1. To log in to the web-based interface, type the IP address of the ELOM in your web browser.

The login screen appears.

2. In the login screen that appears, type the default user name and password.

Username: root

Password: changeme

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3. Click Log In.

The web-based interface appears.

To log out of the web-based interface:

● Click the Logout button in the upper right corner of the screen.

Viewing the System From the Web Browser

The system is equipped with a number of sensors that measure voltages, temperatures, fan speed, and so on. The System Information tab shows the current system status and provides access to the Version, Session Time-Out, and the Components submenu tabs (see

FIGURE 3-1 ELOM System Information Screen

FIGURE 3-1).

TABLE 3-1 lists the ELOM main menu and submenu tabs and points to relevant

sections in this manual.

TABLE 3-1 ELOM Tab Detail Choices

Main Tab Submenu Tab Where to Find Details

System Information

Server Board Information “Viewing Version Information” on page 16.

SP Version “Viewing Version Information” on page 16.

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“Viewing System and Component Information” on page 16.

TABLE 3-1 ELOM Tab Detail Choices (Continued)

Main Tab Submenu Tab Where to Find Details

Session Time-Out “Managing Session Timeout” on page 48

Components “Viewing Component Information” on page 17

System Monitoring

Sensor Reading “Monitoring the System Sensors” on page 19

Event Logs “Viewing and Managing the Event Log” on

page 24

Locator Indicator

Fault LED

“Managing the System Locator Indicator LED” on page 42

Configuration

Network “Configuring Network Settings” on page 30

E-mail Notification “To Configure E-mail Notification” on page 30

Platform Event Filter “Configuring Platform Event Filters” on page 30

Clock Settings “Setting the Time” on page 49

System Management Access

“Configuring System Management Access” on page 33

“Recovering from a Corrupt SP” on page 46

User Management

User Account “To Add a User” on page 39

ADS Configuration “To Configure Active Directory Service” on

page 38

Remote Control

“Starting the Remote Console Application” on page 54

Redirection “Redirecting Keyboard, Video, Mouse, or Storage

Devices” on page 56

Remote Power Control “Setting Power Control” on page 44

Hotkey Setup “To Set Parameters for the Remote Console” on

page 55

Maintenance

Firmware Upgrade “Updating the Firmware” on page 45

Reset SP “Resetting the Service Processor” on page 44

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The following section describes how to monitor the server using the web browser and the Embedded Lights Out Manager software.

Viewing System and Component Information

The System Information tab provides information about system components, such as the service processor (SP), the server board, the CPU, and the memory. Details are found in the Versions and Components submenu tabs.

▼ To View System Information

● On the main menu, click the System Information tab.

The System Information submenu appears, allowing you to view the Versions, Session Time-Out, and Components tabs.

Viewing Version Information

▼ To View SP Version Information

● From the Versions submenu, select the SP Version tab.

The SP Version screen appears, displaying information about the server board installed in the system. It presents the information in a tabular format. For example, SP Version screen:

TABLE 3-2 Sample SP Information

Description SP Version

Device ID 5

Device Revision 0

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TABLE 3-2 shows a sample of the SP information as it is displayed in the

TABLE 3-2 Sample SP Information

Description SP Version

Firmware Revision 1.0

IPMI Revision 2.0

CPLD version 3041

Viewing Server Board Information

▼ To View Server Board Information

● From the Versions submenu, select the Server Board Information tab.

The Server Board Information screen appears, displaying information such as the BIOS version and the serial number. It presents the information in a tabular format. displayed:

TABLE 3-3 Sample Server Board Information

Description Server Board Information

BIOS version: 1ADQWOO9

Manufacture Date: Wed Dec 31 23:59:59 1969

Product: Sun Fire X4150

Serial Number: 12345678901234

TABLE 3-3 show a sample of the server board information as it is

Viewing Component Information

▼ To View CPU Information

The CPU menu selection provides information about the processor.

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● From the System Information menu, click the Components submenu tab, then

select CPU.

The CPU information screen appears. The CPU information is presented in a tabular format. A separate table of information is available for each of the server’s CPUs, whether a CPU is installed or not.

TABLE 3-4 shows a sample of the

CPU information for CPU0:

TABLE 3-4 Sample CPU Information

CPU: 0

Status: Enable

Socket: CPU0

Manufacturer: Intel

Model:

Frequency:

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Viewing Memory Information

▼ To View Memory Information

● From the System menu, select Components, and then select Memory.

The Memory screen appears. It displays information about total memory installed in your server; see

TABLE 3-5 Sample Memory Information

Description Memory Size Information

Total Memory Size:

The Memory screen also displays information about each DIMM installed in your system, presenting it in a tabular format that includes such information as the memory module number, the status, and module size; see of the memory information for DIMM_A0.

TABLE 3-6 Sample Memory for DIMM_A0

Description Memory Information

Memory Module:

Status:

Socket:

Module Size:

Type:

Frequency:

TABLE 3-5.

12288 MB

TABLE 3-6 for a sample

DIMM_A0

1024MB

FBDIMM

667MHz

Monitoring the System Sensors

Sensors placed throughout the system provide information about the state of critical server components. The sensors read temperature and voltage and report on operational status. Using the System Monitoring submenu screens you can view the these sensors and monitor the health of your server’s critical components. For example, you can check the temperature of each CPU or DIMM and read the actual DC voltage of each of the system’s power supply lines. The System Monitoring

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submenu screens also allows you to view and manage the system log, the Locator Indicator LED, and the Fault LED. For information about the Locator Indicator LED and the Fault LED, see “Managing the System Locator Indicator LED” on page 42.

▼ To Monitor the System Sensors

● On the main menu, click System Monitoring.

The System Monitoring submenu appears, allowing you to view the Sensor Reading, Event Logs, Locator Indicator, and Fault LED tabs.

Reading Sensors

▼ To Read Sensors

● From the System Monitoring tab, click the Sensor Reading Tab.

The Sensor Reading tab allows you to select the Summary, Temperature, Voltage, and Chassis Status tabs.

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Viewing a Sensor Summary

▼ To View a Sensor Summary

● From the Sensor Reading tab, select the Summary tab.

The Summary screen appears. It provides an overview of the status of the system sensors. The screen provides the status of the Fault LED, the power, the temperature of all critical components, and each of the monitored voltage lines. For example, the status of the Fault LED and the system power.

TABLE 3-7 Top Portion of the Summary Table Showing the Fault LED and Power Status.

TABLE 3-7 shows the top portion of the summary table summarizing

Fault LED Status

Power Status

TABLE 3-8 shows a detail of the Summary table that summarizes the status of each

Off

of the system fans.

TABLE 3-8 Detail of the Summary Table Showing the Status of the System Fans.

Fanbd1/FM1 :ok

Fanbd1/FM0 :ok

Fanbd1/FM3 :ok

Fanbd1/FM2 :ok

Fanbd1/FM5 :ok

Fanbd1/FM4 :ok

Fan Status

Fanbd0/FM1 :ok

Fanbd0/FM0 :ok

Fanbd0/FM3 :ok

Fanbd0/FM2 :ok

Fanbd0/FM5 :ok

Fanbd0/FM4 :ok

Fanbd0/FM7 :ok

Fanbd0/FM8 :ok

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TABLE 3-9 shows a detail of the Summary table that summarizes the status of the

temperature sensors.

TABLE 3-9 Detail of the Summary Table Showing the Status of the Temperature Sensors.

CPU 0 Temp :too high

Temperature Status

CPU 1 Temp :ok

Ambient Temp0 :ok

TABLE 3-10 shows a detail of the Summary table that summarizes the status of the

DC power supply lines.

TABLE 3-10 Detail of the Summary Table Showing the Status of the Power Supply Lines.

Vcc 12V :ok

Vtt 1.2V :ok

MCH 1.5V :ok

Vcc 3.3V :ok

Voltage Status

Vcc 5V :ok

NIC Vtt 1.2V :ok

Vcc 3.3V STB :ok

Vcc 2.5V STB :ok

Vcc 1.8V :ok

TABLE 3-11 shows a detail of the Summary table that summarized the status of the

systems power supplies.

TABLE 3-11 Detail of the Summary Table Showing the Status of the Power Supplies.

PS0 Under Volt :ok

PS1 Under Volt :ok

Power Status

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PS0 OC Fault :ok

PS1 OC Fault :ok

Power Supply 0 :ok

Power Supply 1 :ok

Monitoring Fans

▼ To Monitor Fans

● From the Sensor Reading tab, select the Fan tab.

The Fan screen appears, displaying the critical thresholds, the actual sensor reading, and the status for each of the systems fans. The readings are in RPM. The information is presented in tabular format. information on the Fan screen. The sample is for the fan labeled Fanbd1/FM1.

TABLE 3-12 Sample of Fan Information for Fanbd1/FM1

Description Fanbd1/FM1

Lower critical threshold is readable: 1463

Upper critical threshold is readable: 14936

Sensor Reading: 13629

Status: ok

Monitoring Temperatures

TABLE 3-12 shows sample

▼ To Monitor Temperatures

● From the Sensor Reading tab, select the Temperature tab.

The Temperature screen appears, displaying the ambient chassis and CPU temperatures. The temperatures are displayed in degrees celsius. The Sensor Reading screen shows the current temperature reading. Temperature information for CPU 0. A separate table is presented for each CPU and each ambient sensor.

TABLE 3-13 Sample Temperature Monitor Readings

Description CPU 0 Temp

Upper noncritical threshold is readable: 93.0

Upper critical threshold is readable: 95.0

Sensor Reading: 54.0

Status: ok

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TABLE 3-13 shows sample

A similar panel is repeated for each monitored entity.

Monitoring Voltages

▼ To Monitor Voltage

● From the Sensor Reading tab, click the Voltage tab.

The Voltage screen appears. The Voltage screen displays the critical and noncritical thresholds, the actual sensor reading, and the status for the nine monitored DC system voltage lines. The Sensor Reading value represents the actual voltage reading for that sensor. Voltage screen. The sample is for the Vcc 12V line:

TABLE 3-14 Sample of the Voltage Monitor Screen

Description Vcc 12V

Lower noncritical threshold is readable: 11.999

Lower critical threshold is readable: 10.821

Upper noncritical threshold is readable: 12.837

Upper critical threshold is readable: 13.215

Sensor Reading: 12.081

Status: ok

TABLE 3-14 shows a sample from the

Viewing and Managing the Event Log

The Event Logs screen allows you to view and manage the system event log (SEL). The SEL is a record of event occurrences. To record events in the SEL, you must have previously determined which events require logging. See “Configuring Platform

Event Filters” on page 27.

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▼ To Display the Event Log

● From the System Monitoring tab on the main menu, click the Event Logs

submenu tab.

The Event Logs screen appears. The View Event Logs, Save Event Logs, and Clear Event Logs submenus become available.

▼ To View the Event Logs

● From the Event Logs tab, select View Event Logs.

The system event log appears. Each entry in the log represents an action that occurred on the system. The information is presented in a tabular format. The system lists each action, rates the action’s severity, provides a time stamp, and describes the event. The severity field includes icons for both Information and Critical ratings.

FIGURE 3-2 An Excerpt of the View Event Logs Screen

FIGURE 3-2 shows an excerpt from the View Event Logs screen.

▼ To Save the Event Log

You might want to save the event log for administrative or diagnostic purposes.

1. From the Event Logs tab, click the Save Event Logs tab.

The Save Event Log screen appears.

2. Click the Save Event Log button to prompt the browser to ask you where to save a copy of the event log.

3. Select the location, name the file (if necessary), and click save.

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▼ To Clear the Event Log

The Event Log might need to be cleared to signify a fresh procedure, or identify system performance under load.

1. From the Event Logs tab, click Clear Event Log.

2. Click the Clear Event Log button to start a fresh event log.

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CHAPTER

Configuring, Managing and Maintaining the Server Using the Web-Based Interface

This chapter provides information about how to use a web browser and the Sun Fire X4150 server software to manage your server. The sections include:

■ “Configuring the System” on page 28

■ “Managing and Maintaining the System” on page 38

This chapter addresses your local system. For information about how to redirect your commands to a remote system, see Chapter 5.

Configuring the System

The Configuration submenu tabs enable you to configure the network operation and other important functions of the server. These functions are described in the following sections:

■ “Configuring Network Settings” on page 30

■ “Configuring E-mail Notification” on page 30

■ “Configuring Platform Event Filters” on page 30

■ “Configuring System Management Access” on page 33

■ “Configuring SNMP” on page 34

■ “Configuring Active Directory Service” on page 37

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▼ To Configure the System

● From the main menu, click the Configuration tab.

The Configuration tabs appear (see Network, E-mail Notification, Platform Event Filter, Clock Settings, and System Management Access screens.

FIGURE 4-1 The Configuration Screen

FIGURE 4-1). You are now able to access the

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Configuring Network Settings

▼ To Configure the Network Settings

● From the Configure submenu, click the Network tab.

The Network configuration screen appears (see enable or disable DHCP and set DNS. If you disable DHCP, you must manually supply the IP address, the netmask, and the gateway.

FIGURE 4-1). Use this screen to

Configuring E-mail Notification

The E-mail Notification screen enables you to configure the e-mail recipients for any ELOM generated events. The system allows you to designate up to 10 recipients. email notification is used in conjunction with Platform Event Filters (PEF). PEFs are event traps that allow you to associate an action, or a set of actions, with the occurrence of a specific event. One such action is mail notification. The Send Mail action is enabled in the Platform Event Filter screen and configured in the E-mail Notification screen.

▼ To Configure E-mail Notification

● From the Configuration submenu, click the E-mail Notification tab.

The Enable E-mail Notification screen appears. You must supply the name of the SMTP server and the sender and designate the receiver e-mail addresses.

Configuring Platform Event Filters

The Platform Event Filter option allows you to configure actions for system generated events. A system generated event is an alert that occurs when a threshold for a system sensor is reached. For example, the system uses the sensors to monitor various critical components. The components are most effective when operating within a specific range. The limits of that range are defined as thresholds. All components, such as fans, have an upper and lower critical threshold (see “To

Monitor Fans” on page 23). When either critical threshold is crossed the system

generates an alert. For example a fan failure would cause an alert for the lower critical threshold. You can configure an event filter to trigger off the alert and perform one or several actions. These actions include:

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■ Performing one of three power actions

■ Performing an NMI diagnostic interrupt

■ Sending alert to the SEL

■ Sending mail

An event is configured in two parts: the event (or alert) and the response or action to be taken when that event occurs. You can configure up to six filters. You begin by determining what sort of event you want to trap.

▼ To Configure a Platform Event Filter

1. From the Configuration submenu click Platform Event Filter tab.

The Platform Event Filter screen appears (see divided into five sections:

■ Platform Event Filter

■ Trap Receiver Destination Address

■ PEF Action Global Control

■ Event Filter Configuration

■ Event Action Configuration

FIGURE 4-2). The PEF screen is

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FIGURE 4-2 The Platform Event Filter Screen

2. In the The Platform Event Filter section click the Enable PEF radio button.

To configure/create a filter, you must first enable PEF.

3. Type the address of the trap receiver in the Trap Receiver Destination Address section.

4. Enable all actions that you would like to be available for your filters by selecting the appropriate check box in the PEF Action Global Control section.

The actions are:

■ Enable Power Off Action

■ Enable Power Cycle Action

■ Enable Power Reset Action

■ Enable Diagnostic Interrupt Action

■ Enable Send Alert Action

■ Enable Send Mail Action

5. Select the sensor group for which you would like to filter alerts from the dropdown list in the Event Filter Configuration.

The options are:

■ ffh - All sensors

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■ 01h - Temperature

■ 02h - Voltage

■ 04h - Voltage

■ 07h - Processor

■ 0Ch - Memory

6. Select the action for the alerts by selecting the check boxes in the Event Action Configuration section.

If you are selecting a power control action, select the action from the drop-down list after selecting the Power Control check box.

In the example shown in

FIGURE 4-2, the system is configured to enable all

actions. A filter has been created to filter fan alerts. When an alert occurs, the system will cycle power, send an alert to the SEL, and send mail to the addresses listed in the E-mail Notification screen (see “Configuring E-mail Notification” on

page 30). You can configure up to six filters.

7. Click Submit to create the filter.

Configuring System Management Access

The System Management Access submenus allow you to set up the SSL certificate and SNMP. The SSL configuration is used for creating certificates required in the Certificate Signing Request (CSR). The certificate is required to enable encryption for when you use HTTPS for secure web browser access. HTTPS requires a digitally signed certificate to be installed at the applicant’s site. The SNMP screen allows the configuration of SNMP settings, communities, and users.

▼ To access the System Management Access

Submenus

● From the Configuration submenu click the System Management Access tab.

The System Management Access submenu tabs appear.

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Configuring the SSL Certificate

▼ To Configure the SSL Certificate

1. From the System Management Access submenu, click the SSL Certificate tab.

The SSL Certificate screen appears.

2. Select either Certificate or CSR from the drop-down list.

3. Fill in the required fields in the SSL Configuration section.

4. Click Generate to create the certificate.

5. Click Upload to bring the certificate into view.

Note – If no certificate has yet been assigned, follow the directions below to

generate a new CSR.

6. Follow the onscreen directions, and fill in the fields using the example as a guide.

The example in

TABLE 4-1 Example of Required SSL Information

TABLE 4-1 represents the kind of information required.

Common Name (CN): localhost.localdomain

Organization Unit (OU): Your Name

Organization (O): Your Company Name

Country Code (C): U.S.A. (drop-down list of countries)

Locality (L): Your Location

State (S): Your State

E-mail Address (E): youradmin@localhost.localdomain

7. Click Generate to create a new CSR.

Configuring SNMP

A series of screens allow you to set port, requests, and SNMP permission parameters for the system you are logged in to.

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Note – The SNMP MIB file is located on the Tools and Drivers CD in the directory

/SNMP/mib/.

▼ To Configure SNMP

1. From the System Management submenu, click the SNMP tab.

The SNMP screen appears.

2. Select SNMP settings from the drop-down list, and then click Select.

The SNMP Settings screen appears.

3. Select the Set Request check box to set one or more SNMP variables.

This check box acts as a global override for the user and community read/write permissions. For example, if you disable Set Requests, a member of the private community accessing your Sun server or stand-alone system via the SNMP interface cannot set sysContact despite having write permission.

4. Select the check box beside the preferred version of SNMP protocols to override the delivered system default.

5. Click Submit to save the configuration, or click Reset to clear your entries.

▼ To Add an SNMP Community

1. In the SNMP screen, select SNMP Communities from the drop-down list and click Select.

The SNMP Communities screen appears.

2. Select the radio button at the head of an unoccupied row.

3. Click Add to create a new community.

The Community Setting screen appears.

4. Type the name of the new community in the Community field.

5. Select a permission from the Permission drop-down list.

6. Click Submit to add the community.

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▼ To Delete an SNMP Community

1. In the SNMP screen, select SNMP Communities from the drop-down list, and then click Select.

The SNMP Communities screen appears.

1. Select the radio button at the head of the row for the community that you want to delete.

2. Click the Delete button to delete the community.

The system does not prompt for a confirmation.

▼ To Modify an SNMP Community

1. In the SNMP screen, select SNMP Communities from the drop-down list, and then click Select.

The SNMP Communities screen appears.

2. To change permissions for an existing community, select the radio button at the head of the row for the community you would like to modify.

3. Click Modify.

The displayed screen allows you to change file permissions for that community.

4. Select the permission from the Permission drop-down list.

The permission is either read-only (ro) or read/write (rw).

5. Click Submit to modify the community, or click Reset to clear your changes.

▼ To Add an SNMP User

1. In the SNMP screen, select SNMP User Settings from the drop-down list, and then click Select.

The SNMP User Settings screen appears.

2. Select the radio button at the head of an unoccupied row.

3. Click Add to create a new user.

The User Setting screen appears.

4. Fill in the open fields for the new user in the User Setting screen.

The Authentication Protocol options are MD5 and SHA. The Permission options are rw (read/write) and ro (read-only).

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5. Click Submit to create the new user.

▼ To Delete an SNMP User

1. In the SNMP screen, select SNMP User Settings from the drop-down list, and then click Select.

The SNMP User Settings screen appears.

2. Select the radio button at the head of the row for the user that you want to delete.

3. Click the Delete button to delete the user.

The system does not prompt for a confirmation

▼ To Edit an SNMP User

1. In the SNMP screen, select SNMP User Settings from the drop-down list, and then click Select.

The SNMP User Settings screen appears. This screen allows you to add, delete, and edit users.

2. Select the radio button at the head of the row for the user setting that you would like to edit.

3. Click the Edit button in the same row.

The User Settings screen appears.

4. Edit the necessary user settings.

You cannot edit the user name. To change a user name, delete and re-create the user with a different name.

5. Click Submit to save your changes.

Configuring Active Directory Service

The ADS Configuration screen enables you to browse and upload a certificate from Active Directory Service (ADS) for a Microsoft Windows environment. Administrators can simplify their tasks by monitoring multiple machines in one node using ADS.

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▼ To Configure Active Directory Service

1. From the User Management submenu, click the ADS Configuration tab.

The ADS Configuration screen appears.

2. Enter the Primary, Secondary DNS and the Root Domain addresses.

3. If one is available, upload your certificate.

4. Click Submit, or click Reset to clear your changes.

Managing and Maintaining the System

The User Management, System Monitoring, Remote Control, Maintenance, and System Information submenus enable you to manage and maintain server-related functions. These functions are described in the following sections:

■ “Managing Users and Accounts” on page 38

■ “Managing the System Locator Indicator LED” on page 42

■ “Setting Power Control” on page 44

■ “Resetting the Service Processor” on page 44

■ “Updating the Firmware” on page 45

■ “Recovering from a Corrupt SP” on page 46

■ “Managing Session Timeout” on page 48

■ “Setting the Time” on page 49

Managing Users and Accounts

The User Management tab provides access to the User Account screen, which lists current users by privilege and status, and enables the administrator to add, delete, modify and enable/disable user accounts.

The ELOM supports up-to 10 user accounts. One of the user accounts is root, which is set by default and cannot be removed. Therefore, you can configure 9 additional accounts. Each user account consists of a user name, a password, and a permission.

Note – User permissions extend to both the web-based interface and the serial

connection methods.

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The permissions that a user can be assigned include:

■ Administrator – Enables read and write access to all ELOM software features,

functions, and commands.

■ Operator – Enables limited access to SP software features, functions, and

commands. Operators cannot change their assigned roles.

■ User – Enables a user to access the system without being able to add, modify, or

delete accounts.

■ Callback – Enables access to commands that set up the callback feature.

Note – If the SP password has been changed and then lost, a BIOS option exists to

reset the password back to the default changeme. See “Resetting the Service

Processor” on page 44. This method is not supported if you use a virtual CD-ROM.

▼ To Add a User

1. From the User Management submenu, click the User Account tab.

The User List screen appears.

2. Click any button labeled Add User.

The Manage User Account screen appears (see

If all 10 user account slots are configured, you must delete an existing user account before you can add a new user account. See “To Delete a User Account”

on page 41.

FIGURE 4-3).

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FIGURE 4-3 The User Management Screen

3. Complete the following information.

a. Type a user name in the User Name field.

The user name must be at least 4 characters and no more than 20 characters. User names are case-sensitive and must start with an alphabetical character. You can use alphabetical characters, numerals, hyphens, and underscores. Do not include spaces in user names.

b. Type a password in the Password field.

The password must be at least 8 characters and no more than 16 characters. The password is case-sensitive. Use alphabetical, numeric, and special characters for better security. You can use any character except a colon. Do not include spaces in passwords.

c. Retype the password in the Confirm Password field to ensure that the

password is correct.

d. Select either Administrator, Operator, User, or Callback for the user

permission.

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e. When you finish entering the new user ’s information, click Add.

The User Accounts screen appears. The new user account and associated information is displayed on the User Accounts screen.

▼ To Change a User Password or Privilege

1. From the User Management submenu, click the User Account tab.

The User List screen appears.

2. Click either the Change Password or Change Permission button for the user.

3. Change the password or privilege as needed.

4. After you have modified the user information, click Submit for your changes to take effect, or click Reset to return to the previous settings.

A confirmation screen verifies that the user account was modified successfully.

▼ To Delete a User Account

1. From the User Management submenu, click the User Account tab.

The User List screen appears.

2. Click the Delete button for the user that you would like to delete.

You d o not receive a confirmation prompt.

▼ To Disable or Enable a User

Disabling a user makes the user account inactive. This might be preferable to deleting the account.

1. From the User Management submenu, click the User Account tab.

The User List screen appears.

2. Click the Disable or Enable button for the appropriate user.

You d o not receive a confirmation prompt.

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Managing the System Locator Indicator LED

The System Locator Indicator LED is located on the front and rear panel of the server. You can activate the Locator Indicator LED in the ELOM. By activating the Locator Indicator LED for a particular server, you can identify that server from the many other servers installed in a rack. You can manage the state of the System Locator Indicator LED from the ELOM Maintenance screens.

▼ To Control the State of the System Indicator LED

1. From the main menu, click the System Monitoring tab.

The System Monitoring submenu tabs appear.

2. Click the Locator Indicator tab.

The System Indicator LED screen appears.

3. Select the appropriate radio button to either turn the LED on or turn it off.

4. Click Submit to change the state of the LED, or click Reset to cancel.

Managing the Front Panel and On-Board Fault LEDs

Your server is equipped with six fault LEDS. Four of the LEDs are on the front panel, and two are located inside the server on the motherboard. Three of the front panel LEDs are located on the right front side of the server front panel, the Top Open (Check Fan Status) LED, the Power Supply (PS) LED, and the Overtemperature Warning LED. These LEDs alert you to problems specific to a particular subsystem. Use these LEDs in conjunction with the ELOM to troubleshoot down to the component level.

The Fault LED (Service Required LED) is located on the left side of the server front panel. This LED alerts you to an internal problem on the motherboard. Use the Fault LED in conjunction with the two internal on-board fault LEDs, the CPU LED and the DIMM LED to troubleshoot issues related to a specific CPU or DIMM.

You can monitor and manage the state of the Fault LEDs from the ELOM Maintenance screens. For more information about using the fault LEDs to troubleshoot server problems, see the Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual.

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▼ To View the State of the Fault LEDs

1. In the main menu, click the System Monitoring tab.

The System Monitoring submenu tabs appear.

2. Click the Fault LED submenu tab.

The Fault LED Control screen appears (see

FIGURE 4-4 The Fault LED Screen

FIGURE 4-4).

The Fault LED screen is divided into three sections, the Fault LED Control section, the Front Panel Fault LED Control, and the On-Board Fault LED Control. These sections allow you to monitor and change the status of each LED. If the current status of an LED is On, then you will have the option to turn it Off. Otherwise, the LED status is shown as Off. For example in

FIGURE 4-4, the front

panel Fault LED, the Overtemperature Warning LED and the internal on-board CPU LED and DIMM LED are On.

▼ To Turn the Fault LEDs Off

1. Select the appropriate radio button for the fault LED that you would like to turn off.

2. Click the appropriate Submit button for the particular section to turn the LED off.

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Setting Power Control

You can control power to the server you are logged in to by using the Remote Power Control submenu screen to set the power control action.

▼ To Set Power Control

1. From the Remote Control tab of the Embedded Lights Out Manager software screen, choose Remote Power Control.

The Power Control screen appears showing a drop-down list of various poweroff and restart options: Force Power Off, Reset, Graceful Shutdown, Boot Option: BIOS Setup, Boot Option: PC Check, and NMI.

2. Select power option you want and click Save.

For example, select Boot Option: BIOS Setup to reboot the system and enter the BIOS.

3. When you have made your changes, click Submit to save the changes, or click Reset to clear the changes.

Resetting the Service Processor

The baseboard management controller holds the original default settings of the service processor. In the event of system lock-up or panic you can reset the SP to its original state.

▼ To Reset the Service Processor

1. From the main menu click the Maintenance tab.

The Maintenance submenus appear.

2. Click the Reset SP submenu tab.

The Reset SP screen appears.

Note – Resetting the SP is a hard reset. Because you are logged in to the web-based

interface when the SP is reset, the interface will become inactive.

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3. Click Reset SP button.

The following message appears:

Please wait for SP reset then reconnect.

Updating the Firmware

There are multiple ways to update the SP firmware.

■ Use the Tools and Drivers CD.

1. Power on the system and boot the system using the Tools and Drivers CD.

2. Five menu options appear. To update the firmware, select one of the following two options:

■ Flash System BIOS/Service Processor Firmware—Clear BIOS CMOS and load

default settings (recommended).

■ Flash the System BIOS/Service Processor Firmware—Preserve BIOS CMOS

settings (advanced use only).

Note – Use the second option only if you have customized BIOS settings and would

like to retain these settings. This option might require user intervention during the reboot.

■ Use TftpUpdate through the CLI. See “To Update the Firmware” on page 86.

■ Use CPLDUpdate through the CLI. See to “To Update the Firmware” on

page 86.

■ Use a web browser to update firmware. See the next section, “Updating the

Firmware Using a Web Browser” on page 45.

Updating the Firmware Using a Web Browser

This section explains how to update firmware to a remote server. There are two options for updating firmware.

1. Clear CMOS (default)

2. Preserve CMOS

If the system BIOS has not been customized, select option #1: Clear CMOS. If the system BIOS has been customized, select option #2: Preserve CMOS.

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Note – Selecting option #2 might require user interaction during the reboot.

▼ To Update the Firmware Using a Web Browser

Note – The system must be powered off for you to perform an update. If the server

is powered on, the SP warns the user to power off before continuing. The option to update firmware will not be available if the server is powered on. For information about how to power-off the server, see “Setting Power Control” on page 44.

1. From the main menu, select the Maintenance tab.

The Maintenance submenu tabs appear.

2. Click the Firmware Update tab.

The Firmware Update screen appears.

3. Select the firmware file or CPLD file to update.

These files are located on the Tools and Drivers CD in the Remote_Firmware directory.

4. Choose whether to preserve the system BIOS CMOS and load optimized defaults.

5. Firmware will perform a check and ask the user to confirm the update by displaying current and proposed firmware revisions.

6. When the update is finished, after approximately five minutes, the SP resets and you are logged out.

Recovering from a Corrupt SP

Should the SP (service processor) software become corrupted, you can reinstall the default image from the CD. You need a bootable USB flash device and a jumper cap.

Note – The server has a a jumper cap installed on the motherboard for this purpose.

It is next to the AST 2000 chip.

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▼ To Recover From a Corrupt SP

1. Copy all SP files from the Tools and Drivers CD to a USB flash device.

The SP files are located in the BMCrecovery directory, on the Tools and Drivers CD. They consist of:

■ SOCFLASH.EXE

■ DOS4GW

■ BMC Binary (SP Binary file)

2. Remove AC power from system to be flashed.

Note – Do not attempt to flash the system while it is still powered on. An

unrecoverable error might occur.

3. Remove the server’s top cover.

4. Using a jumper cap, short the pins at jumper JP20 on the server motherboard.

JP20 is located toward the rear of the board. See the Sun Fire X4150 Server Service Manual for the precise location.

5. Insert the bootable flash drive into the USB port.

6. Connect AC power and power on the system.

a. A message appears stating that the BMC was not found.

The system takes up to three minutes to boot.

b. Press F2 to enter system BIOS and verify that the Flash device is in the boot

order.

7. Once the flash device is booted, run the following command:

socflash.exe SP binary backup file

For example:

socflash.exe s92v092.bin backup.bin

8. After a successful flash, remove the AC power and jumper, and leave the system powered off for up to 30 seconds.

9. Power on the system.

10. Confirm that the SP is listed in the BIOS settings under Server/AST2000 LAN Configuration.

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Managing Session Timeout

The session timeout is an inactivity timer. If an open session enters a state of inactivity that exceeds the preset timer, the system closes (logs out) the session. This function prevents unauthorized access to the system by providing an automated logout function. The session timeout is enabled by default.

▼ To Set the Session Timeout

1. From the main menu, click the System Information tab.

The Versions, Session Time-Out, and Components submenu tabs appear.

2. Select the Session Time-Out tab.

The Session Time-Out screen appears.

3. Click the Enable Timeout radio button.

4. Select a session time from the Session Time drop-down list.

The options are 15 minutes (default), 30 minutes, 1-hour, and 2 hours.

5. Click the Submit button to set the session timeout.

▼ To Disable the Session Timeout

1. From the main menu, click the System Information tab.

The Versions, Session Time-Out, and Components submenu tabs appear.

2. Select the Session Time-Out tab.

The Session Time-Out screen appears.

3. Click the Disable Time-Out radio button.

4. Click the Submit button to disable the session timeout.

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Setting the Time

▼ To Set the Time

1. From the Configuration submenu, click the Set Time tab.

The Set Time screen appears. Use the radio buttons to either manually input the date and time, or to use an NTP server. For the latter, you will have to input the IP address of the server.

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CHAPTER

Using the Remote Console Application

This chapter describes how to use the remote console application. It includes the following sections:

■ “Accessing the Remote Console” on page 51

■ “Starting the Remote Console Application” on page 54

■ “Redirecting Keyboard, Video, Mouse, or Storage Devices” on page 56

■ “Installing an Operating System on a Remote Server” on page 58

■ “Other Remote Options” on page 59

Accessing the Remote Console

The remote console application, which you access via a web browser, enables you to control your server’s operating system remotely using the screen, mouse, and keyboard, and to redirect local CD and diskette drives as if they were connected directly to the server.

Requirements

A compatible web browser and a minimum of JRE™ 1.6.0 are required to operate the remote console application. See

TABLE 5-1.

Note – You do not need to install any OS-specific drivers or helper applications on

client systems to run the remote console application.

TABLE 5-1 Client Installation Requirements

Client OS

Microsoft Windows XP Pro JRE 1.6 (Java 6.0 or later) Internet Explorer 6.0 and

Red Hat Linux 4.0 or later Desktop and Workstation Editions

Solaris 9 JRE 1.6 (Java 6.0 or later) Mozilla 1.7.5

Solaris 10 JRE 1.6 (Java 6.0 or later) Mozilla 1.7.5

SUSE Linux 9.2 JRE 1.6 (Java 6.0 or later) Mozilla 1.7.5

Java Runtime Environment Including Java Web Start Web Browsers

later

Mozilla 1.7.5 or later

Mozilla Firefox 1.0

JRE 1.6 (Java 6.0 or later) Mozilla 1.7.5 or later

Mozilla Firefox 1.0

Note – You can download the JRE 1.6 at http://java.sun.com.

Note – To start the remote console successfully, pop-ups must be allowed on the

browser. With some browsers you can do this by pressing and holding the Control key when launching the remote console session.

CD and Diskette Redirection Operational Model

When you redirect the local client CD drive or diskette drive to a remote host server, the following rules apply:

■ In all cases, the CD drive and diskette drive appear to be plugged in to the host.

■ If you do not redirect them, the host acts as if there is no medium unless there is

a CD in the host CD drive. If there is a CD in the host CD drive, the host accesses it normally.

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The information in TABLE 5-2 describes different case scenarios in which the remote console application and CD drive and diskette drive redirection operate.

TABLE 5-2 Remote Console Operation With DVD Drive and Diskette Drive

Case Status DVD Seen by Host Diskette Seen by Host

1 Remote console application not

started or remote console started but DVD/diskette redirection not started.

2 Remote console application

started with no medium present in the drive.

3 Remote console application

started with no medium, then medium is inserted.

4 Remote console application

started with medium inserted.

5 Remote console application

started with medium present, then medium is removed.

6 Remote console application

started with image redirection.

7 Remote console application

started with image, but redirection is stopped (which is the only way to stop ISO redirection).

8 Network failure. The software has a keep alive

9 Client crashes. Same as 8. Same as 8.

DVD device present. No medium indication is sent to the host from the ELOM when the hosts asks.

Diskette device present. No medium indication is sent to the host from the ELOM when the host asks.

DVD device present. Whenever the host asks, which may be automatic or when you access the device on the host, the remote client sends a status message. In this case since there is no medium, the status is no

Diskette device present. Whenever the host asks (for example, you double-click a drive), the remote client sends a status message. In this case since there is no medium, the status is no medium.

medium.

DVD device present. Whenever the hosts asks (automatic or manual), the remote client sends a status message as medium present and also indicates the medium change.

Diskette device present. Whenever the host asks (manual), the remote client sends a status message as medium present and also indicates the medium change.

Same as 3. Same as 3.

Next command from the host gets a status message indicating medium not present.

Same as 3. Same as 3.

Driver knows DVD redirection stopped so it sends a medium absent status on the next host query.

Driver knows DVD redirection stopped so it sends a medium absent status on the next diskette query.

The software has a keep alive mechanism. The software detects keep alive failure since there is no communication and closes the socket, assuming the client is unresponsive. Driver sends a no medium status to the host.

mechanism. The software detects

and unresponsive client, closes

the socket, and indicates to the

driver that the remote connection

went away. Driver sends a no

medium status to the host.

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Starting the Remote Console Application

Use this procedure to start the remote console application from a web browser. You might be presented with a series of questions. In each case, select Run.

Note – Each new ELOM system is delivered with DHCP set as the default. If an IP

address is not found within 5 seconds, the system retries three times to find a DHCP server. It it is still unsuccessful, the SP will default to the IP address 192.168.xxx.xxx where xxx.xxx is based upon the last two fields of the SP MAC address, to allow instant web access.

▼ To Start the Remote Console Application

1. Open your web browser.

2. In the address bar, enter the IP address of the SP.

The login screen appears.

3. Type an administrator user name and password.

Or use the default preconfigured account:

Username: root Password: changeme

4. Click Login.

The main menu screen appears.

5. Click the Remote Control tab, and select Redirection.

The screen displays a Launch Redirection button.

6. Click Launch Redirection.

A screen identifies your current host name, IP address, and user name. The Launch button opens the remote console.

7. Click Launch.

Note – For systems using Firefox and Mozilla web browsers, the required version of

JRE must be at least version 1.6 or later.

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The web browser downloads the embedded remote control application automatically, and the Remote Console screen appears.

If the remote console does not appear, it might be blocked by web browser security controls. Reduce security configuration to allow the remote console to appear.

Note – To start the remote console successfully, pop-ups must be allowed on the

browser. With some browsers you can do this by pressing and holding the Control key when launching the remote console session.

Changing the format of the screen is described in the following section, “To Set

Parameters for the Remote Console” on page 55.

Setting Parameters for the Remote Console

This section explains how to define the quality of video, the size of the screen, and set hot keys for the remote console application.

▼ To Set Parameters for the Remote Console

1. From the Remote Control submenu, select Hotkey Setup.

The User Profile screen appears. The User Profile screen allows you to set up separate video, KVM, and hot key settings for each user. The subsequent window displays a version of the screen output. This requires a Java Webstart application to be launched.

a. The first time this application is launched you must respond to accept

various security questions before the application is installed and operates correctly.

b. Right-click to display the remote console as a full screen.

By default, the remote console will synchronize both mouse cursors, and display only one mouse cursor within the remote console screen.

When the mouse cursor leaves the screen, the local cursor takes over and the other mouse cursor remains in the remote console screen.

You can enable user modes in the setup of the web-based interface or in the remote console screen.

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2. When the login is successful, the remote console screen appears.

The remote console application starts with the video and keyboard enabled by default. In most cases, you need only enable the mouse redirection. You can now use the remote console application to start your server’s operating system.

Note – For detailed instructions on how to enable and disable I/O and storage

devices (CD-ROM and diskette drives), see “Redirecting Keyboard, Video, Mouse, or

Storage Devices” on page 56.

Redirecting Keyboard, Video, Mouse, or Storage Devices

The remote console application supports the redirection of the following types of devices:

■ Video quality display – the server’s video output is automatically displayed on

the local console screen.

■ Hot key – enable a single key to mimic a series of keystrokes.

■ Keyboard and mouse devices – Standard keyboards, mouse, and other pointing

devices.

■ Keyboard redirection is enabled by default.

■ Mouse redirection must be enabled manually.

■ Storage devices – CD/DVD drives, Flash, DVD-ROM or diskette disk drives, hard

drives, or NFS.

▼ To Redirect Keyboard and Mouse Devices

Use the following procedure to redirect your local workstation or laptop keyboard and mouse to a remote Sun Fire X4150 server.

1. Start the remote console application as described in “Starting the Remote

Console Application” on page 54.

2. From the Remote Control submenu, select the Hotkey Setup tab.

The Control Mode section of the Hotkey Setup screen enables mouse redirection.

3. Select Hardware Cursor to enable a variety of cursor movements.

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Note – For the mouse to work correctly, you might have to change the mouse mode.

Click the double mouse cursor on the navigation bar to toggle between local and remote mouse cursor movement. Keyboard redirection is selected by default.

FIGURE 5-1 Keyboard, Video, and Mouse Selections

You can click Submit to enable your options after each choice to observe the consequences, or continue directly to Step 4.

4. When you have completed your selections, click Submit to enable your options.

▼ To Redirect Storage Devices

Use the following procedure to enable a storage device attached to your local workstation or laptop to serve as a storage device for a server. You can use this option to install software from a local CD/DVD drive to multiple remote servers.

You can also redirect a CD image file or a diskette image file stored on your hard drive.

1. Start the remote console application as described in “Starting the Remote

Console Application” on page 54.

The Remote Console screen appears.

2. Select Storage from the drop-down list, and click Mount Device.

This enables the corresponding local storage device to connect to the remote server as though it were a storage device attached directly to that remote server.

3. Select a source device from the drop-down list.

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■ To store a selection to a real CD-ROM device, select from the Drive Name

drop-down list.

■ To store a CD image file or a diskette image file to your hard drive, select ISO

file from the Source Device drop-down list.

Note – You cannot select two CD-ROM devices or two diskette devices. For

example, you cannot select CD-ROM and CD-ROM image. Use the web browser to navigate to the corresponding file, then click Submit.

Installing an Operating System on a Remote Server

This method includes using a CD or DVD drive or image of the operating system on a remote networked system to install the operating system, for example, onto the Sun Fire X4150 server.

Requirements for Remote KMVS Over IP installation include:

■ Remote system connected to the network

■ CD/DVD drive connected to the remote system

■ Media for installing the operating system of your choice

■ SP of the server set up as instructed in the Sun Fire X4150 Server Installation Guide.

▼ To Install an OS on a Remote Server Using a

Virtual CD-ROM

Note – Disable the timeout function when installing remotely from the virtual CD-

ROM.

1. On your laptop or local terminal, open a web browser, and enter the IP address of the Sun Fire X4150 server service processor for the target system.

This is the Sun Fire X4150 server on which you want to install the operating system.

2. Type the user name and password in the login screen.

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3. From the Remote Control submenu, click the Redirection tab.

4. Click the Launch Redirection button to open a remote console screen.

5. Insert the operating system CD/DVD to be installed on the Sun Fire X4150 server into your laptop or local CD/DVD drive.

6. In the remote console screen, choose Storage –>Mount devices.

The Device Configuration screens appears.

7. Under Storage 1, in the drop-down list, select the local CD/DVD that you will be using for the installation.

8. Click Submit.

9. Reboot the server.

The system will add the virtual CD-ROM to the boot order, and boot from it.

Other Remote Options

Command-line options that are available to address many of these tasks include IPMI tools (Chapter 6), CLI (Chapter 7), and SSH (Secure Shell).

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CHAPTER

Using IPMI

This chapter describes the Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) functionality and lists the supported IPMI commands. It includes the following sections:

■ “About IPMI” on page 61.

■ “Supported IPMI 2.0 Commands” on page 63.

About IPMI

The Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) is an open-standard hardware management interface specification that defines a specific way for embedded management subsystems to communicate. IPMI information is exchanged through the service processor (SP), an IPMI-compliant hardware component. Using low-level hardware intelligence instead of the operating system has two main benefits: First, this configuration allows for out-of-band server management, and second, the operating system is not burdened with transporting system status data.

You can manage your server with the IPMI v.1.5/2.0 on your server or stand-alone server, which runs a daemon to do the following:

■ Support low pin count (LPC) host interface in two modes:

■ KCS Mode (3 channels)

■ BT Mode (1 channel with 32 bytes of FIFO)

■ Support dedicated NIC or shared lights out management (LOM)

■ Support Serial-On-LAN (SOL)

■ Customize FRU/Sensor Data Record data (firmware independent)

■ Provide KVM over IP (remote access to the server)

■ Enable the user interface (UI) for hot key definitions (for example Ctrl-Alt-Del)

■ Provide full screen display switch

■ Set dynamic video scaling (4x4 Video Scalar)

Your Sun Fire X4150 server is IPMI v2.0 compliant. You can access IPMI functionality through the command line with the IPMItool utility either in-band or out-of-band. Additionally, you can generate an IPMI-specific trap from the web interface or manage the server’s IPMI functions from any external management solution that is IPMI v1.81 or v2.0 compliant. For more information about the IPMI v2.0 specification, go to:

http://www.intel.com/design/servers/ipmi/spec.htm#spec2

IPMItool

IPMItool is a simple command-line interface that is useful for managing IPMIenabled devices. You can use this utility to perform IPMI functions with a kernel device driver or over a LAN interface. IPMItool enables you to manage system fieldreplaceable units (FRUs), monitor system health, and monitor and manage system environmentals, independent of the operating system.

Download this tool from http://ipmitool.sourceforge.net/, or locate IPMItool and its related documentation on your server Tools and Drivers CD.

When IPMItool is installed, it includes a man page. To view it, enter:

man ipmitool

If your client machine has a default installation of Solaris 10, you can find a preinstalled version of IPMItool in the following directory:/usr/sfw/bin. The binary file is called ipmitool.

Sensors

Your server includes a number of IPMI-compliant sensors. Some sensors measure voltages, and temperature ranges, and others are capable of monitoring switches, such as the chassis interlocks, which detect whether the chassis cover is open or shut. For a complete list of sensors, see your platform supplement. To obtain sensor information on specific sensors, enter the following command:

ipmitool -H ipaddressof the SP -U username -P password [sensor|sdr]

The sensors can activate system fault lights, and register events in the system event log (SEL). To see the system event log from the IPMItool, at the prompt, enter the following command:

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ipmitool -H ipaddress of the SP -U root -P password sel list

Depending on where IPMItool is installed from, the -P option might be missing. In such a case, do not type the -P in the previous command, and enter the password when prompted.

Supported IPMI 2.0 Commands

TABLE 6-2 lists the supported IPMI 2.0 commands.

For details on individual commands, see the IPMI Intelligent Platform Management Interface Design Specification, v2.0. A copy is available at:

http://www.intel.com/design/servers/ipmi/spec.htm

TABLE 6-1 Supported IPMI 2.0 Commands

Commands Description

raw Send a RAW IPMI request and print response

i2c Send an I2C Master Write-Read command and print response

lan Configure LAN channels

chassis Get chassis status and set power state

power Shortcut to chassis power commands

event Send predefined events to MC

mc Management Controller status and global enables

sdr Print Sensor Data Repository entries and readings

sensor Print detailed sensor information

fru Print built-in FRU and scan SDR for FRU locators

sel Print system event log (SEL)

pef Configure platform event filtering (PEF)

sol Configure and connect IPMIv2.0 Serial-over-LAN

tsol Configure and connect with Tyan IPMIv1.5 Serial-over-LAN

isol Configure IPMIv1.5 Serial-over-LAN

user Configure Management Controller users

channel Configure Management Controller channels

session Print session information

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TABLE 6-1 Supported IPMI 2.0 Commands (Continued)

Commands Description

sunoem OEM commands for Sun servers

kontronoem OEM commands for Kontron devices

picmg

Run a PICMG/ACTA extended cmd

fwum Update IPMC using Kontron OEM Firmware Update Manager

exec Run list of commands from file

set

TABLE 6-2 Supported IPMI 2.0 Commands

Supported IPMI 2.0 Commands

General Commands

Get Device ID

Cold Reset

Get Self Test Results

Set/Get ACPI Power State

Reset/Set/Get Watchdog Timer

Set/Get BMC Global Enables

Clear/Get Message Flags

Enable Message Channel Receive

Get/Send Message

Read Event Message Buffer

Get Channel Authentication Capabilities

Get Session Challenge

Activate/Close Session

Set Session Privilege Level

Get Session Info

Set/Get Channel Access

Get Channel Info

Set/Get User Access

Set/Get User Name

Set runtime variable for shell and exec

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TABLE 6-2 Supported IPMI 2.0 Commands (Continued)

Supported IPMI 2.0 Commands (Continued)

Set User Password

Master Write-Read

Set/Get System Boot Options

Set/Get Event Receiver IPMI

System Interface Support

KCS

Serial Over LAN

RCMP

• Multiple Payloads

• Enhanced Authentication

• Encryption

PEF and Alerting Commands

Get PEF Capabilities

Arm PEF Postpone Timer

Set/Get PEF Configuration Parameters

Set/Get Last Processed Event ID

Alert Immediate

PET Acknowledge

Sensor Device Commands

Get Sensor Reading Factors

Set/Get Sensor Hysteresis

Set/Get Sensor Threshold

Set/Get Sensor Event Enable

Get Sensor Reading

FRU Device Commands

Get FRU Inventory Area Info

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TABLE 6-2 Supported IPMI 2.0 Commands (Continued)

Supported IPMI 2.0 Commands (Continued)

Read/Write FRU Data SDR Device

Get SDR Repository Info

Get SDR Repository Allocation

Reserve SDR Repository

Get/Add SDR

Clear SDR Repository

Get SDR Repository Time

Run Initialization Agent

SEL Device Commands

Get SEL Info

Get SEL Allocation Info

Reserve SEL

Get/Add SEL Entry

Clear SEL

Set/Get SEL Time

LAN Device Commands

Get LAN Configuration Parameters

Serial/Modem Device Commands

Set/Get Serial Modem Configuration

Set Serial Modem MUX

Get TAP Response Codes

Serial/Modem Connection Active

Callback

Set/Get User Callback Options

Event Commands

Get Event Count

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TABLE 6-2 Supported IPMI 2.0 Commands (Continued)

Supported IPMI 2.0 Commands (Continued)

Set/Get Event Destination

Set/Get Event Reception State

Send ICMB Event Message

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CHAPTER

Using the Command-Line Interface

This chapter describes how to use the Embedded Lights Out Manager command-line interface (CLI). The sections include:

■ “Logging In to the CLI” on page 69.

■ “Command Syntax” on page 70.

■ “Managing the Host” on page 72.

■ “Managing ELOM Network Settings” on page 74.

■ “Managing Local User Accounts With the CLI” on page 75.

■ “Managing Alerts” on page 78.

■ “Displaying Version Information” on page 85.

■ “Updating the Firmware” on page 86.

Logging In to the CLI

You can access the command-line interface through the serial port or over the Ethernet.

■ Serial port – The serial port provides access to the CLI and to the system console.

IPMI terminal mode and PPP mode are not available on the serial port. For information about logging in to the CLI using the serial port, see “Connecting

Using a Serial Connection” on page 6.

■ SSH –You can connect to the CLI using an Ethernet connection. Secure Shell

connections (SSC) are enabled by default. For information about logging in to the CLI using an Ethernet connection, see “Connecting Using Ethernet” on page 7.

The Sun Fire X4150 server ELOM supports a maximum of 10 active sessions, including serial, SSH, and web interface sessions. Telnet connections to the ELOM are not supported.

Note – If you have changed the serial redirection output in the system BIOS from SP

to SYSTEM, the system output is displayed on the serial connection. To view the SP output on the serial connection, change the system BIOS back to the default BMC.

Command Syntax

The CLI architecture is based on a hierarchical namespace, which is a predefined tree that contains every managed object in the system. This namespace defines the targets for each command verb.

The Embedded Lights Out Manager (ELOM) software includes the /SP and /SYS namespaces.

The /SP namespace manages the ELOM. The children of this namespace are /user, /network, /clock, /AgentInfo, /TftpUpdate, and /CPLDUpdate, which allow you to use this space to manage users, clock settings, and other issues.

The /SYS namespace monitors the ELOM. The children of this namespace include /BoardInfo, /ProductInfo, /ChassisInfo, /CtrlInfo, /CPU, /MemModule, /Fan, /Temperature, and /Voltage

The CLI provides two privilege levels: Administrator and User. Administrators have full access to ELOM functionality, and users have read-only access to information.

Note – The default user, root, has administrator privileges. For information about

how to create a user account with user privileges, see “Adding a User Account

Using the CLI” on page 76.

CLI commands are case-sensitive.

Syntax

The syntax of a command is verb options target properties.

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Command Verbs

TABLE 7-1 describes the CLI command verbs.

TABLE 7-1 CLI Command Verbs

Command Description

cd Navigates the object namespace.

create Sets up an object in the namespace.

delete Removes an object from the namespace.

exit Terminates a session to the CLI.

help Displays Help information about commands and targets.

losd

reset Resets the target’s state.

set Sets target properties to the specified value.

show Displays information about targets and properties.

start Starts the target.

stop Stops the target.

version Displays the version of ELOM firmware that is running.

Options

The CLI supports the following options. Not all options are supported for all commands. See a specific command section for the options that are valid with that command. The -help and -examine options can be used with any command.

TABLE 7-2 CLI Options

Option Long Form Shor t Form Description

-default Causes the verb to perform only its default functions.

-destination Specifies the destination for data.

-display -d Shows the data you want to display.

-examine -x Examines the command but does not execute it.

-force -f Causes an immediate action instead of an orderly

shutdown.

-help -h Displays Help information.

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TABLE 7-2 CLI Options (Continued)

Option Long Form Shor t Form Description

-keep -k Establishes a holding time for command job ID and

status.

-level -l Executes the command for the current target and all

targets contained through the level specified.

-output -o Specifies the content and form of command output.

-resetstate Indicates to what target-specific state to reset the

target.

-script Skips warnings or prompts normally associated with

the command.

-source Indicates the location of a source image.

Targets

Every object in your namespace is a target. Not all targets are supported for all commands. Each command section lists the valid targets for that command.

Properties

Properties are the configurable attributes specific to each object. An object can have one or more properties. Each command section lists the valid properties for each target.

Managing the Host

You can use the ELOM to change the host’s state and to access the host console.

Managing the Host State

■ To power on the host, enter one of the following commands:

set /SYS/CtrlInfo PowerCtrl=on

-or-

start SYS

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■ To power off the host gracefully, enter the following command:

set /SYS/CtrlInfo PowerCtrl=graceful_off

■ To power off the host, enter one of the following commands:

set /SYS/CtrlInfo PowerCtrl=off

-or-

stop SYS

■ To reset the host, enter one of the following commands:

set /SYS/CtrlInfo PowerCtrl=reset

-or-

reset SYS

■ To reboot and enter the BIOS automatically, enter the following command:

set /SYS/CtrlInfo PowerCtrl=BIOSSetup

■ To reboot and enter Pc-Check diagnostic automatically, enter the following

command:

set /SYS/CtrlInfo PowerCtrl=PCCheck_enable

Managing the Host Console

To start a session to the server console, enter this command:

start /SP/AgentInfo/Console

To revert to CLI once the console has been started, press Esc-Shift-9 keys.

To terminate a server console session started by another user, enter this command:

stop /SP/AgentInfo/Console

Viewing Host Sensors

Host systems are equipped with sensors that monitor the state of critical components. For example, they record things like temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds. The show command can be used to show the state of the critical components. Use the command:

show /SYS/CPU/component

component The particular critical component.

For example, the following command shows the state of CPU 0:

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show /SYS/CPU/CPU0

For more information about sensors, including how to view them using a web browser, see “Monitoring the System Sensors” on page 19.

Managing ELOM Network Settings

You can display or configure the ELOM network settings from the CLI.

▼ To Display Network Settings

Enter the following command to display or set network settings:

show /SP/network (This will display all network settings.)

▼ To Configure Network Settings

Use the set command to change properties and values for network settings.

Note – Ensure that the same IP address is always assigned to an ELOM by either

assigning a static IP address to your ELOM after initial setup, or configuring your DHCP server to always assign the same IP address to an ELOM. This enables the ELOM to be easily located on the network.

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Targets, Properties, and Values

These targets, properties, and values are valid for ELOM network settings.

TABLE 7-3

Target Property Value Default

/SP/network IpAddress

IPSource Gateway

Netmask

ipaddress|none

static/dhcp

ipaddress|none

ipdotteddecimal

192.168. last 2 digits of MAC address

enabled (only if DHCP not found)

dhcp

None

255.255.255.0

Examples

To change the IP address for the ELOM, Enter:

Note – Changing the IP address will disconnect your active session if you are

connected to the ELOM via a network.

Syntax

set /SP/network IPAddress=n.n.n.n set /SP/network Gateway=n.n.n.n set /SP/network DNS=n.n.n.n set /SP/network IPSource=[static|dhcp]

Managing Local User Accounts With the CLI

This section describes how to add, modify, and delete user accounts using the CLI.

The ELOM supports up to 10 user accounts. One of those, root, is set by default and cannot be removed. Therefore, you can configure 9 additional accounts.

Each user account consists of a user name, a password, and a permission.

The permisisons include:

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■ Administrator – Enables read and write access to all ELOM software features,

functions, and commands.

■ Operator – Enables limited access to SP software features, functions, and

commands. Operators cannot change their assigned roles.

■ User – Enables a user to access the system without being able to add, modify, or

delete accounts.

■ Callback – Enables access to commands that set up the callback feature.

The syntax is:

set username Permission=[administrator|operator|user]

Adding a User Account Using the CLI

▼ To Add a User Account Using the CLI

● Enter the following command:

create /SP/users/username

You are prompted for a password.

The username must be 4-20 characters long, and passwords must be a minimum of eight characters long.

To Delete a User Account Using the CLI

● Enter the following command:

delete /SP/users/username

▼ To Display User Accounts Using the CLI

● Enter the following command:

show /SP/users

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Configuring User Accounts

Use the set command to change passwords and permissions for configured user accounts.

Note – You must have administrator privileges to change user properties.

Syntax

set target [propertyname=value]

Targets, Properties, and Values

These targets, properties, and values are valid for local user accounts.

TABLE 7-4

Target Property Value Default

/SP/users/username permissions

password

administrator|operator

string

operator

Examples

When changing the permissions for user1 from administrator to operator Enter:

set /SP/users/user1 Permission=operator

To change user1's password Enter:

set /SP/users/user1 password=password

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Managing Alerts

The system is equipped with sensors that read several system critical parameters, such as voltages and temperatures. The system monitors these sensors and creates an alert when a sensor reading crosses an upper or lower critical threshold level (for more information, see “Configuring Platform Event Filters” on page 30).

You can manage these alerts, by using the CLI to create filters that trap alerts based on the sensor type. You can then have the filters perform various preconfigured actions in response to the alert. Configuring alerts with the CLI is a two step process. First, configure a destination IP address in the PET. Second, configure a platform event filter (PEF) to enable and perform various alert-triggered actions.

You manage alerts from the /SP/AgentInfo namespace, using the show and set commands. The show command allows you to display current alert property and value settings. The set command allows you to configure alert property and value settings.

Displaying Alerts

Use the show command to display PET and PEF targets, properties, and values.

▼ To Display Alerts

● To display targets, properties, and target commands for PET, enter the

following command:

show /SP/AgentInfo/PET.

● To display targets, properties, and target commands for PEF, enter the

following command:

show /SP/AgentInfo/PEF

Before configuring alerts, you might want to display a target’s current settings. This allows you to examine the current status of alerts. Use the cd command and the show command, respectively, to navigate to targets and display property values. For example:

–> cd /SP/AgentInfo/PET

/SP/AgentInfo/PET –> show

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The output of the show command appears:

/SP/AgentInfo/PET Targets: Destination1 Destination2 Destination3 Destination4

Properties: CommunityString = public

Target Commands: show cd set

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Displaying PET Target Properties

▼ To Display PET Target Properties

● To display properties, enter the following commands:

/SP/AgentInfo/PET –> cd Destination1

/SP/AgentInfo/PET –> show

The result of executing the show command for the target, Destination1 appears:

/SP/AgentInfo/PET/Destination1 Targets:

Properties: IPAddress = 10.5.157.112 MACAddress = 00:00:00:00:00:00 Status = enable

Target Commands: show set

You can now examine the values for the properties, IPAddress, MACAddress, and Status.

Configuring Alerts

The first step to configuring alerts is to configure the PET IP address. After you configure the IP address, you need to configure the individual PEF filter tables. Filter tables are where you designate the specific alert-triggered actions

Use the set command to configure alerts in PET and PEF:

Syntax

set target propertyname=value

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Targets, Properties, and Values

This target, property, and value is valid when using the set command to set the IPMI PET IP address:

Target Property Value Default

/SP/AgentInfo/PET/[Destination1...Destination4] IPAdress ipaddress (None)

Configuring the PET IP Address

▼ To Configure the PET IP Address

● To set the IP address for Destination1, enter the following commands:

–> cd /SP/AgentInfo/PET/Destination1

/SP/AgentInfo/PET/Destination1 –> set IPAddress=xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

Repeat the above set command to configure the IP address for additional destination targets.

Configuring the PEF Global Controls

PEF Global Controls allow you to enable PEF actions globally. These settings override settings in the PEF filter table. These targets and properties are valid for configuring the gobal PEF controls:.

Target Property*

/SP/AgentInfo/PEF/PEFGlobalCtrl = enable|disable (default)

/SP/AgentInfo/PEF/PEFActionGlobalCtrlPowerOff = enable|disable (default)

/SP/AgentInfo/PEF/PEFActionGlobalCtrlPowerCycle = enable|disable (default)

/SP/AgentInfo/PEF/PEFActionGlobalCtrlPowerReset = enable|disable (default)

/SP/AgentInfo/PEF/PEFActionGlobalCtrlAlert = enable|disable (default)

/SP/AgentInfo/PEF/PEFActionGlobalCtrlMail = enable|disable (default)

/SP/AgentInfo/PEF/PEFActionGlobalCtrlInterrupt = enable|disable (default)

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▼ To Configure the PEF Global Controls

1. To configure the PEF global controls, you must first enable global control by entering the following commands:

–> cd /SP/AgentInfo/PEF

/SP/AgentInfo/PEF –> set PEFGlobalCtrl=enable

After enabling global control, you can enable global control for specific actions.

2. To enable global PEF control for a specific action, enter the following commands for each PEFActionGlobalCtrl that you want to enable:

Note – This example shows how to enable the power reset PEF global action:

–> cd /SP/AgentInfo/PEF

/SP/AgentInfo/PEF –> set PEFActionGlobalCtrlPowerReset=enable

Configuring the Event Filter Tables

The event filter table is where you designate the specific altert-triggered actions. You can configure up to six event filter tables. These targets, properties, and values are valid for setting the PEF:

Tar g et Property

/SP/AgentInfo/PEF/EventFilterTable[1-6]/status enable|disable

/SP/AgentInfo/PEF/EventFilterTable[1-6]/sensortype All, Memory, Processor,

Temperature, Voltage, Fan

/SP/AgentInfo/PEF/EventFilterTable[1-6]/powercrtl enable|disable

/SP/AgentInfo/PEF/EventFilterTable[1-6]/diagnosticinterrupt enable|disable

/SP/AgentInfo/PEF/EventFilterTable[1-6]/sendalert enable|disable

/SP/AgentInfo/PEF/EventFilterTable[1-6]/sendmail enable|disable

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▼ To Configure the Event Filter Tables

1. To configure a PEF EventFilterTable target, enter the following commands:

–> cd /SP/AgentInfo/PEF

/SP/AgentInfo/PEF –> show

The result of executing the show command appears:

/SP/AgentInfo/PEF Targets: EventFilterTable1 EventFilterTable2 EventFilterTable3 EventFilterTable4 EventFilterTable5 EventFilterTable6

Properties: PEFGlobalCtrl = enable PEFActionGlobalCtrlPowerOff = enable PEFActionGlobalCtrlPowerCycle = enable PEFActionGlobalCtrlPowerReset = enable PEFActionGlobalCtrlAlert = enable PEFActionGlobalCtrlMail = enable PEFActionGlobalCtrlInterrupt = enable

Target Commands: show cd set

By examining the output of the show command, you can view the current global control configuration. If necessary use the cd and show commands to navigate to and examine the individual event filter table targets. You will need to decide which table you are going to configure.

2. When you have decided which EventFilterTable to configure, enable the table by entering the following commands:

Note – This example uses EventFilterTable1.

/SP/AgentInfo/PEF –> cd EventFilterTable1

/SP/AgentInfo/PEF/EventFilterTable1–> set status=enable

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3. Display EventFilterTable1 by entering the following command:

/SP/AgentInfo/PEF/EventFilterTable1–> show

The result of executing the show command appears:

/SP/AgentInfo/PEF/EventFilterTable1 Targets:

Properties: Status = enable SensorType = All PowerCtrl = disable DiagnosticInterrupt = disable SendAlert = disable SendMail = disable

Target Commands: show set

Next, set the sensor type. There are six values for the sensor type: All, Memory, Processor, Temperature, Voltage, and Fan.

4. Use the set command to configure the sensor type.

set sensortype=value

For example, to set the temperature sensor, enter:

/SP/AgentInfo/PEF/EventFilterTable1–> set sensortype=Temperature

5. Enable the properties or triggered actions for the sensor.

6. Use the set command to enable (or disable) actions. For example, to set the

sendalert and sendmail actions, enter:

/SP/AgentInfo/PEF/EventFilterTable1–> set sendalert=enable

/SP/AgentInfo/PEF/EventFilterTable1–> set sendmail=enable

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Sun Microsystems X4150 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Figures

Sun Fire X4150 server ELOM Overview

Sun Fire X4150 server ELOM Features

Embedded Lights Out Manager Common Tasks

Sun Fire X4150 server Default Settings

About the Preconfigured Administrator Account

About the Indicator and Fault LEDs

Connecting to the ELOM

About Connection Tasks

Connecting Using a Serial Connection

▼ To Connect Using a Serial Connection

Connecting Using Ethernet

Connecting to the CLI

▼ To Connect to the CLI

Connecting to the Web-Based Interface

▼ To Connect to the Web-Based Interface

Monitoring the Server System Using the Web-Based Interface

Using the Web-Based Interface

Browser and Software Requirements

Users and Privileges

Web-Based Interface Tasks

Accessing the ELOM Using a Web Browser

▼ To Access the ELOM Using a Web Browser

Viewing the System From the Web Browser

Viewing System and Component Information

▼ To View System Information

Viewing Version Information

▼ To View SP Version Information

Viewing Server Board Information

▼ To View Server Board Information

Viewing Component Information

▼ To View CPU Information

Viewing Memory Information

▼ To View Memory Information

Monitoring the System Sensors

▼ To Monitor the System Sensors

Reading Sensors

▼ To Read Sensors

Viewing a Sensor Summary

▼ To View a Sensor Summary

Monitoring Fans

▼ To Monitor Fans

Monitoring Temperatures

▼ To Monitor Temperatures

Monitoring Voltages

▼ To Monitor Voltage

Viewing and Managing the Event Log

▼ To Display the Event Log

▼ To View the Event Logs

▼ To Save the Event Log

▼ To Clear the Event Log

Configuring, Managing and Maintaining the Server Using the Web-Based Interface

Configuring the System

▼ To Configure the System

Configuring Network Settings

▼ To Configure the Network Settings

Configuring E-mail Notification

▼ To Configure E-mail Notification

Configuring Platform Event Filters

▼ To Configure a Platform Event Filter

Configuring System Management Access

Configuring the SSL Certificate

▼ To Configure the SSL Certificate

Configuring SNMP

▼ To Configure SNMP

▼ To Add an SNMP Community

▼ To Delete an SNMP Community

▼ To Modify an SNMP Community

▼ To Add an SNMP User

▼ To Delete an SNMP User

▼ To Edit an SNMP User

Configuring Active Directory Service

▼ To Configure Active Directory Service

Managing and Maintaining the System

Managing Users and Accounts