Sun Microsystems manual Setting Up the Sun Fire X2100 M2 Server Software

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C H A P T E R 2

Setting Up the Sun Fire X2100 M2

Server Software

This chapter describes how to set up the Embedded Lights Out Manager (LOM) service processor (SP). It includes information on the following topics:

“About the Embedded LOM Service Processor Software” on page 13

“Performing Initial Configuration of the Embedded LOM Service Processor” on page 15

“Changing Serial Output to Display the System Information” on page 23

“Configuring or Installing System Software” on page 25

About the Embedded LOM Service

Processor Software

The Sun Fire X2100 M2 server Embedded LOM SP provides powerful tools for managing your server. It consists of four components, three of which are on your host server and one that is on the client system that accesses your host server. The four components are as follows:

Embedded LOM hardware. The Embedded LOM hardware includes the following components:

An embedded service processor chipset that monitors the status and configuration of field-replaceable components of your server, such as fans, disk drives, and power supplies.

Ethernet or serial connection through the server’s on-board LAN 1 or COM port.

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Contents Sun Fire X2100 M2 Server Installation Guide Please Recycle Contents Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System Safety and Compliance Information Setting Up the Sun Fire X2100 M2 Server HardwareStart Planning the Installation ProcessPackage Contents Inventory Installing the Server Into a Rack With Optional Slide Rails To Connect the Cables Connecting the CablesBack Panel Label Connector/Slot Powering On and Powering Off ServerConfiguration Without adequate cooling mechanisms To Power Off Main Power Mode To Power On Main Power ModeTroubleshooting the Sun Fire X2100 M2 Server Setup Setup Troubleshooting and Support3Troubleshooting Procedures 4System Information Needed for Support Contacting SupportSun Fire X2100 M2 Server Documentation About the Embedded LOM Service Processor Software Setting Up the Sun Fire X2100 M2 Server SoftwareSun Fire X2100 M2 Server Installation Guide August To Configure the Embedded LOM SP Using a Serial Connection Show /SP/AgentInfo To Configure the Embedded LOM SP Using a Dhcp Server Configuring the Embedded LOM SP Using an Ethernet ConnectionLog in to your Dhcp server and view its Dhcp log file # ssh -l root To Configure Static IP Addresses Using the Web GUI To Configure the Embedded LOM SP Using a Static IP AddressClick the Control button to display the drop-down menu Network Settings Page displays Changing Serial Output to Display the System Information To Configure Static IP Addresses Using the CLI1Serial Terminal Key Remapping Configuring or Installing System Software Installing Other Operating Systems and Drivers Additional Preinstalled SoftwareBefore You Begin Installation WorksheetInstallation Worksheet Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System Installation Worksheet To Connect to the Server Using a Serial Capture Program on Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating SystemSelect Advanced To Redirect the Console Output to the Video Port Optional To Connect to the Server Using a Serial Capture ProgramStart a terminal session to capture the serial port output Solaris 10 Operating System User Information Accessing Solaris 10 User DocumentationDownloading Solaris 10 OS Software Solaris 10 OS TrainingSun Fire X2100 M2 Server Installation Guide August