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To Connect to the Server Using the Service Processor’s IP Address

Note – This procedure assumes that you have connected the server to your network through an Ethernet cable.

1.If you have not already done so, determine the service processor’s IP address as follows:

a.Power on main power to the platform by using a stylus to press the recessed Power button on the front panel.

POST messages appear on your screen as the OS boots up.

b.Initialize the BIOS Setup utility by pressing the F2 key when the Sun logo screen is displayed.

The BIOS Setup Utility is displayed.

See “Changing Serial Output to Display the System Information” on page 23 if you are using serial direction and a monitor is not attached.

c.Select Advanced.

The Advanced screen is displayed.

d.Select IPMI 2.0 Configuration.

The IPMI 2.0 Configuration screen is displayed.

a.Select the LAN Configuration menu item.

b.Select the IP Address menu item.

The service processor’s IP address is displayed using the following format:

Current IP address in BMC: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

2.Using a client system, establish a Secure Shell (SSH) connection to the service processor’s IP address by typing:

ssh -l root sp_ip_address

3.Log in to the service processor as an Administrator, for example:

login: root

password: changeme

4.Start the Embedded LOM console mode by typing the following command: start /SP/AgentInfo/console

Only accounts with Administrator privileges are enabled to configure the SP serial port.

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Contents Sun Fire X2100 M2 Server Installation Guide Please Recycle Contents Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System Setting Up the Sun Fire X2100 M2 Server Hardware Safety and Compliance InformationPlanning the Installation Process StartPackage Contents Inventory Installing the Server Into a Rack With Optional Slide Rails Connecting the Cables To Connect the CablesPowering On and Powering Off Server Back Panel Label Connector/SlotConfiguration Without adequate cooling mechanisms To Power On Main Power Mode To Power Off Main Power ModeSetup Troubleshooting and Support Troubleshooting the Sun Fire X2100 M2 Server Setup3Troubleshooting Procedures Contacting Support 4System Information Needed for SupportSun Fire X2100 M2 Server Documentation Setting Up the Sun Fire X2100 M2 Server Software About the Embedded LOM Service Processor SoftwareSun Fire X2100 M2 Server Installation Guide August To Configure the Embedded LOM SP Using a Serial Connection Show /SP/AgentInfo Configuring the Embedded LOM SP Using an Ethernet Connection To Configure the Embedded LOM SP Using a Dhcp ServerLog in to your Dhcp server and view its Dhcp log file # ssh -l root To Configure the Embedded LOM SP Using a Static IP Address To Configure Static IP Addresses Using the Web GUIClick the Control button to display the drop-down menu Network Settings Page displays To Configure Static IP Addresses Using the CLI Changing Serial Output to Display the System Information1Serial Terminal Key Remapping Configuring or Installing System Software Additional Preinstalled Software Installing Other Operating Systems and DriversInstallation Worksheet Before You BeginInstallation Worksheet Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System Installation Worksheet Configuring the Preinstalled Solaris 10 Operating System To Connect to the Server Using a Serial Capture Program onSelect Advanced To Connect to the Server Using a Serial Capture Program To Redirect the Console Output to the Video Port OptionalStart a terminal session to capture the serial port output Accessing Solaris 10 User Documentation Solaris 10 Operating System User InformationDownloading Solaris 10 OS Software Solaris 10 OS TrainingSun Fire X2100 M2 Server Installation Guide August