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Part No: E65762-01
April 2016

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  • Page 1 Oracle X6 Series Servers Administration ® Guide Part No: E65762-01 April 2016...
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Accessing and Using System Administration Tools .........  21 Accessing Oracle ILOM .................  21 Oracle ILOM Management Connection Options ..........  22 ▼  Cable the Server for a Management Connection to Oracle ILOM .... 23 ▼  Launch and Log In to Oracle ILOM Through a Remote Ethernet Connection ...................  24 ▼...
  • Page 6 ▼  Power On the Server Using the Power Button ........ 41 ▼  Power the Server Off or On (Oracle ILOM) ..........  42 Setting SP Policy for Host Power at Boot (Oracle ILOM) ........ 43 ▼  Set SP Host Power Policy at Boot ............ 43 Viewing and Modifying Boot Properties ............ 45...
  • Page 7 Setting the Service Processor Clock .............. 72 ▼  Set the Service Processor Clock (Oracle ILOM) ........ 72 ▼  Set the Service Processor Clock (Oracle Hardware Management Pack) .. 74 Configuring DNS Server Information on the Service Processor ...... 74 ▼  Configure DNS Server Information on the Service Processor (Oracle ILOM) ....................
  • Page 8 ▼  Reset the BIOS Firmware to Default Settings (Oracle ILOM) .... 111 ▼  Reset the BIOS Firmware to Default Settings (Oracle Hardware Management Pack) ................ 111 ▼  Reset the Oracle ILOM Firmware to Default Settings (Oracle ILOM) .. 112 ▼  Reset the Oracle ILOM Firmware to Default Settings (Oracle Hardware Management Pack) ................ 112 Downloading and Updating System Firmware and Software ......
  • Page 9 Contents ▼  Update the BIOS and Service Processor Firmware (Oracle ILOM) ...  118 ▼  Update the Hardware Device Firmware (Oracle Hardware Management Pack) .................... 120 Index ........................  123...
  • Page 10 Oracle X6 Series Servers Administration Guide • April 2016...

  • Page 11: Using This Documentation

    Overview: The Oracle X6 Series Servers Administration Guide describes administration ■ tools available for the Oracle Server X6-series servers. The guide also provides procedures for performing common administrative tasks, such as powering the server on and off, configuring storage resources, and installing an operating system.
  • Page 12 Oracle X6 Series Servers Administration Guide • April 2016...

  • Page 13: Overview Of System Administration Tools

    “Oracle Hardware Management Pack” on page 17 “BIOS Setup Utility” on page 19 Single-System Management Tools The following table describes Oracle's single-system management tools, and provides links to an overview of each. For an overview of multiple-system management tools, see “Multiple-System Management...
  • Page 14 ✓ firmware. Updating System Firmware and Software” on page 115 Reset the server BIOS or “Resetting the ✓ ✓ Oracle ILOM to default Firmware to Default values. Settings” on page 110 Oracle X6 Series Servers Administration Guide • April 2016...

  • Page 15: Related Information

    By default, these ports offer a dedicated connection to Oracle ILOM. Any time power is applied to the server, you can log in to Oracle ILOM from a local terminal device or from a web browser or secure shell (SSH) session on a remote system. To access Oracle ILOM, see “Accessing Oracle ILOM”...

  • Page 16: Oracle Ilom Tasks

    “Oracle ILOM Tasks” on page 16 ■ “Oracle ILOM Documentation” on page 17 ■ Oracle ILOM Tasks The following table lists many of the tasks you can perform using the Oracle ILOM web or command-line interface. Web Navigation CLI Hierarchy Description...

  • Page 17: Oracle Ilom Documentation

    You can choose to install all or some of the following Oracle Hardware Management Pack components: Oracle Server CLI Tools: The Oracle Server CLI Tools enable you to configure server ■...

  • Page 18: Oracle Hardware Management Pack Utilities

    Once you have installed Oracle Hardware Management Pack, you can enter Oracle Hardware Management Pack commands from the operating system command-line application. This guide details some of the tasks you can perform using the Oracle Server CLI Tools included in Oracle Hardware Management Pack. For information about other components mentioned in...

  • Page 19: Oracle Hardware Management Pack Documentation

    BIOS Setup Utility Oracle Hardware Management Pack Documentation For detailed installation and usage information about Oracle Hardware Management Pack, refer to the Oracle Hardware Management Pack Documentation Library at http://www.oracle.com/ goto/ohmp/docs. BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is part of the BIOS firmware embedded on the system. Using the BIOS Setup Utility, you can view server settings and configure system functions, such as the boot order and boot mode.

  • Page 20: Bios Setup Utility Documentation

    The BIOS menus are also detailed in the server service manual. Oracle X6 Series Servers Administration Guide • April 2016...

  • Page 21: Accessing And Using System Administration Tools

    Accessing Oracle ILOM Oracle ILOM can be used to configure the system and to monitor the health of the system. It is firmware embedded on the service processor, and does not need to be installed. You can access Oracle ILOM any time the system is connected to power, whether the host is operational or not.

  • Page 22: Oracle Ilom Management Connection Options

    By attaching an active LAN connection to the network Management management port (NET MGT), you can log in to Oracle ILOM through the web or through an Connection SSH connection from a remote system on the network.

  • Page 23: Cable The Server For A Management Connection To Oracle Ilom

    Once you have cabled the server for a remote Ethernet connection to the SP, you can log in to Oracle ILOM from a remote system on the network. For further instructions, see “Launch and Log In to Oracle ILOM Through a Remote Ethernet Connection”...

  • Page 24: Launch And Log In To Oracle Ilom Through A Remote Ethernet Connection

    Type your user name and password, and then click Log In. If this is the first time you are accessing Oracle ILOM, use root for the user name and changeme for the password. Oracle X6 Series Servers Administration Guide • April 2016...
  • Page 25 Where host is either the IP address or the host name of the server SP. For example: ssh root@198.51.100.26 If this is the first time you are accessing Oracle ILOM, use root for the user name and changeme for the password. The Oracle ILOM password prompt appears.

  • Page 26: Log In To Oracle Ilom Through A Local Serial Connection

    Oracle ILOM displays a default command prompt (->), indicating that you have successfully logged in. Launching Remote KVMS Redirection Sessions To help you manage the server remotely, Oracle ILOM enables you to redirect a server's keyboard, video, mouse, and storage (KVMS) devices through any of the following redirection methods: Serial remote console redirection: View a text-based version of the host console.
  • Page 27 ■ Launch a Serial Console Redirection Session Use the Oracle ILOM command-line interface (CLI) to start or stop a serial console redirection session. You can launch multiple redirection sessions to the host from the Oracle ILOM command-line interface. However, only the first of all current serial console redirection sessions is granted read and write privileges.
  • Page 28 Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 1.6 or later is installed on the remote system from which ■ you will launch the redirection. You set the KVMS State property to Enabled in the Oracle ILOM Remote Control > KVMS ■ page. In the Oracle ILOM KVMS page, you can also optionally change the Mouse Mode property or the Host Lock Settings.
  • Page 29 The Host Storage Device feature is useful in the following situations: You want to boot multiple Oracle servers from a single (ISO) image file that is stored on a ■ remote server.
  • Page 30 When you are done, to disable redirection, select Disabled from the Mode drop down menu and click Save. To configure a host storage device redirection in the Oracle ILOM command-line interface (CLI), perform the following steps: a.    Log in to the Oracle ILOM CLI.

  • Page 31: Accessing Oracle Hardware Management Pack

    Maintenance, Firmware Release 3.2.x Accessing Oracle Hardware Management Pack Before using Oracle Hardware Management Pack, you must install it, and you must install an operating system. After that, you can run Oracle Hardware Management Pack commands from the operating system command line, and you can configure and use the management agents.

  • Page 32: Use Oracle Hardware Management Pack Commands (Oracle Hmp)

    Guide to complete the installation. Use Oracle Hardware Management Pack Commands (Oracle HMP) Before you begin, ensure that Oracle Hardware Management Pack is installed on the server as described in “Installing Oracle Hardware Management Pack” on page Access the host console locally or remotely: To establish a local connection to the host console, perform the following ■...

  • Page 33: Use The Oracle Hardware Management Pack Management Agents

    You can access the BIOS Setup Utility locally by connecting a monitor to the server or remotely by launching a remote console session from Oracle ILOM. To get started, see the following sections: Accessing and Using System Administration Tools...

  • Page 34: Access The Bios Setup Utility

    ILOM Remote System Console Plus session. For instructions, see “Launching Remote KVMS Redirection Sessions” on page (Optional) Use Oracle ILOM web interface to select BIOS as the next boot device. a.    Log in to the Oracle ILOM web interface. For instructions, see “Accessing Oracle ILOM”...

  • Page 35: Bios Setup Utility Key Mappings

    Access the BIOS Setup Utility This step is not necessary if you selected BIOS as the next boot device using the Oracle Note - ILOM web interface (Step 2 above). The BIOS Setup Utility Main menu appears. BIOS Setup Utility Key Mappings When you view the BIOS Setup Utility from a terminal device using the Oracle ILOM remote console feature, the terminal device might not support function keys.

  • Page 36: Common Bios Setup Utility Tasks

    ■ Exit the BIOS Setup Utility In the BIOS Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to navigate to the Exit menu. In the Exit menu, select one of the following options: Oracle X6 Series Servers Administration Guide • April 2016...

  • Page 37: Discard Changes And Exit

    Exit the BIOS Setup Utility Save Changes and Exit ■ Discard Changes and Exit ■ Depending on the selection you made in the Exit menu, the server is reset or the boot process continues. Accessing and Using System Administration Tools...
  • Page 38 Oracle X6 Series Servers Administration Guide • April 2016...

  • Page 39: Controlling The Server Power State

    Controlling the Server Power State This section defines the server power states and power control options, provides procedures for powering the server on and off, and describes power-on policies in Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM). Task Link Review the possible server power states.

  • Page 40: Power Control Options

    If you updated the system firmware and selected the Delay BIOS Upgrade option, Note - when you reset or power cycle your server, Oracle ILOM installs the BIOS firmware upgrade. This causes a reset to take longer than normal and causes the server to power cycle during the reset.

  • Page 41: Power Off The Server Using The Power Button

    ■ “Power On the Server Using the Power Button” on page 41 ■ “Power the Server Off or On (Oracle ILOM)” on page 42 ■ Power Off the Server Using the Power Button Locate the Power button on the server front panel.

  • Page 42: Power The Server Off Or On (Oracle Ilom)

    The host boots and the server enters Full power mode. Power the Server Off or On (Oracle ILOM) You can use Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) to remotely power on or power off the server. Before you perform the following procedure, ensure that you have Admin (a) role privileges in Oracle ILOM.

  • Page 43: Setting Sp Policy For Host Power At Boot (Oracle Ilom)

    Before you perform the following procedure, ensure that you have Admin (a) role privileges in Oracle ILOM. Set SP Host Power Policy at Boot To set a power-on policy in the Oracle ILOM web interface, perform the following steps: a.   ...
  • Page 44 Set SP Host Power Policy at Boot d.    In the Actions drop-down list, select Enable. To set a power-on policy in the Oracle ILOM command-line interface (CLI), perform the following steps: a.    Log in to the Oracle ILOM CLI. For instructions, see “Accessing Oracle ILOM”...

  • Page 45: Viewing And Modifying Boot Properties

    Viewing and Modifying Boot Properties This section provides instructions for modifying how the server boots. Using the system administration tools, you can change the server boot mode and boot order list, and you can enable features such as Persistent Boot Support and Trusted Platform Module. Task Link Read about the supported boot modes.

  • Page 46: Viewing Or Modifying The Current Boot Mode

    Mode” on page Viewing or Modifying the Current Boot Mode You can view the current boot mode in the BIOS Setup Utility or in Oracle ILOM. However, you can only modify the boot mode from the BIOS Setup Utility. To view or modify the boot mode, see the following procedures: “View the Current Boot Mode (Oracle ILOM)”...

  • Page 47: Select Uefi Boot Mode Or Legacy Bios Boot Mode (Bios)

    Select UEFI Boot Mode or Legacy BIOS Boot Mode (BIOS) The BIOS Configuration screen appears. c.    Review the Boot Mode property. To view the current boot mode in the Oracle ILOM command-line interface (CLI), perform the following steps: a.    Log in to the Oracle ILOM CLI.

  • Page 48: Modifying The Boot Order

    The boot order list determines which device the server boots from. You can make persisting changes to the boot order list in the BIOS Setup Utility, or you can specify a boot device that is only valid for one subsequent server boot in Oracle ILOM. Oracle X6 Series Servers Administration Guide • April 2016...

  • Page 49: Modify The Boot Order (Bios)

    To change the order of devices in the boot order list, see the following procedures: “Modify the Boot Order (BIOS)” on page 49 ■ “Set Temporary Next Boot Device (Oracle ILOM)” on page 50 ■ Modify the Boot Order (BIOS) Access the BIOS Setup Utility.

  • Page 50: Set Temporary Next Boot Device (Oracle Ilom)

    Set Temporary Next Boot Device (Oracle ILOM) You can use Oracle ILOM to set the next boot device on your server. Setting the next boot device in Oracle ILOM causes your server to boot from the selected device on the next power...
  • Page 51 For subsequent power resets, the server automatically reverts to booting from the boot order list. Before you begin, ensure that you have Reset and Host Control (r) role privileges in Oracle ILOM. To set a boot device for the next power reset in the Oracle ILOM web interface, perform the following steps: a.   ...

  • Page 52: Enabling Persistent Boot Support

    To enable BIOS support for TPM, see the following procedure: “Configure BIOS Support for TPM (BIOS)” on page 52 ■ Configure BIOS Support for TPM (BIOS) Access the BIOS Setup Utility. Oracle X6 Series Servers Administration Guide • April 2016...
  • Page 53 Configure BIOS Support for TPM (BIOS) For instructions, see “Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility” on page Navigate to the Advanced > Trusted Computing screen. Select the TPM Support property, and then select Enabled or Disabled. Press the F10 function key to save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Viewing and Modifying Boot Properties...
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  • Page 55: Configuring Storage Resources

    Configuring Storage Resources This section describes how to configure RAID and iSCSI virtual drives. RAID arrays can improve performance and increase tolerance for disk failures. ■ If you prefer to run a supported operating system that resides on an external server, you ■...

  • Page 56: Configure Raid (Oracle Hardware Management Pack)

    If the server is running a UNIX-based platform, you have root permission. ■ If the server is running Windows, you have administrator privileges. ■ If the server is running the Oracle Solaris operating system, note the following: ■ On Oracle Solaris, raidconfig is not compatible with the raidctl CLI tool. ■...

  • Page 57: Modifying Iscsi Virtual Drive Properties

    [--name volumeName] [--subdisk-size size] -disks disks Related Information ■ Configuring RAID (raidconfig), Oracle Server CLI Tools User's Guide Modifying iSCSI Virtual Drive Properties In UEFI Boot Mode, you can use iSCSI virtual drives to run supported operating systems that reside on an external server. This section describes how to configure iSCSI virtual drives using the BIOS Setup Utility.

  • Page 58: Modify Iscsi Virtual Drive Properties In Uefi Boot Mode (Bios)

    Mode or Legacy BIOS Boot Mode (BIOS)” on page Access the BIOS Setup Utility. For instructions, see “Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility” on page Navigate to the Advanced menu. Select iSCSI Configuration. Oracle X6 Series Servers Administration Guide • April 2016...
  • Page 59 Modify iSCSI Virtual Drive Properties in UEFI Boot Mode (BIOS) Select iSCSI Initiator Name, and then specify the iSCSI initiator name in iSCSI Qualified Name (iqn) format, for example iqn.1988-12.com.oracle:0010e02e458f Select Add an Attempt. To connect to an iSCSI virtual drive, select the network adapter MAC address...
  • Page 60 If you set the Enable DHCP property to Disabled, specify the Initiator IP Address, Initiator Subnet Mask, and Gateway. Use the same subnet. Note - Oracle X6 Series Servers Administration Guide • April 2016...
  • Page 61 When iSCSI is enabled on a network port, PXE is disabled for that port. Note - h.    Specify the Target Name in iSCSI Qualified Name (iqn) format, for example iqn.1988-12.com.oracle:X6-2-target Set the Authentication Type property to CHAP or None. i.    CHAP refers to Challenge-Handshake Authentication Protocol.
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  • Page 63: Configure The Service Processor

    Processor” on page 74 Assigning System Identification Information System identification information is stored in Oracle ILOM, and is used to identify aspects of the server. You can assign four identifiers to the server: Hostname: The hostname name assigned to the SP. This can be mapped by a DMS server ■...

  • Page 64: Assign System Identification Information (Oracle Ilom)

    Assign System Identification Information (Oracle ILOM) Assign System Identification Information (Oracle ILOM) Before you begin, ensure that you have Admin (a) role privileges in Oracle ILOM. To assign system identification information from the Oracle ILOM web interface, perform the following steps: a.   ...

  • Page 65: Assign System Identification Information (Oracle Hardware Management Pack)

    “Modify Service Processor Network Settings (BIOS)” on page 68 ■ Modify Oracle ILOM SP Network Settings (Oracle ILOM) When you use Oracle ILOM to deploy or manage the server, you can optionally modify the default network settings provided for the service processor (SP). Configure the Service Processor...

  • Page 66: Oracle X6 Series Servers Administration Guide • April

    (IPv4 and IPv6) network connection. Newer enhanced releases of Oracle ILOM support the ability to configure a static IPv6 gateway address and any of the following: IPv4 network connection only, IPv6 network connection only, or a dual-stack network connection (where IPv4 and IPv6 are both enabled).

  • Page 67: Modify Service Processor Network Settings (Oracle Hardware Management Pack)

    All user sessions on the SP are terminated when you save IP network property changes. Note - To log back in to Oracle ILOM, use the newly assigned service processor IP address. Modify Service Processor Network Settings (Oracle Hardware Management Pack) Use this optional procedure to modify the default Oracle ILOM network settings.

  • Page 68: Modify Service Processor Network Settings (Bios)

    Modify Service Processor Network Settings (BIOS) Use this optional procedure to modify the default Oracle ILOM network settings. For IPv4 network environments, the IP Discovery Mode property is set to DHCP by default. ■ For IPv6 network environments, the Autoconfig property is set to Stateless by default.
  • Page 69 Modify Service Processor Network Settings (BIOS) a.    In the IPv4 IP Assignment field, select Dynamic or Static IP addressing. b.    If you selected Static IP addressing, specify an IPv4 Address, IPv4 Subnet Mask, and IPv4 Default Gateway. c.    Select Commit. To configure an IPv6 environment, perform the following steps in the IPv6 portion of the screen: a.   ...

  • Page 70: Adding Oracle Ilom User Accounts

    Press the F10 function key to save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Adding Oracle ILOM User Accounts Use Oracle ILOM user accounts to authenticate users logging in to the system and to authorize user access to discrete Oracle ILOM features. You can configure up to 10 user accounts locally, and you can configure additional user accounts remotely using a separate authentication server.

  • Page 71: Add An Oracle Ilom User Account (Oracle Ilom)

    Add an Oracle ILOM User Account (Oracle ILOM) Creating a local Oracle ILOM user account involves assigning a user name and password and assigning one or more user roles. For more details, see the following procedures: “Add an Oracle ILOM User Account (Oracle ILOM)” on page 71 ■...

  • Page 72: Add An Oracle Ilom User Account (Oracle Hardware Management Pack)

    Setting the Service Processor Clock Choose to configure the Oracle ILOM clock by either synchronizing the clock with an NTP server or setting the date and time based on the local time zone. “Set the Service Processor Clock (Oracle ILOM)” on page 72 ■...
  • Page 73 Enter the IP address or hostname of one or more NTP servers. iii    Click Save. To set the service processor clock from the Oracle ILOM command-line interface (CLI), perform the following steps: a.    Log in to the Oracle ILOM CLI.

  • Page 74: Set The Service Processor Clock (Oracle Hardware Management Pack)

    To synchronize the service processor clock with an NTP server, type: ■ ilomconfig modify clock --usentp=enabled|disabled -ntp-server1=ntpserver1 [--ntp- server2=ntpserver2] Related Information Configuring Oracle ILOM (ilomconfig), Oracle Server CLI Tools User's Guide at ■ http:// www.oracle.com/goto/ohmp/docs Configuring DNS Server Information on the Service Processor Auto DNS via DHCP is enabled by default.
  • Page 75 In the navigation pane, click ILOM Administration > Connectivity, and then b.    click the DNS tab. To enable Oracle ILOM to automatically retrieve DNS information from a c.    DHCP server on the network, select the Enabled check box. If you did not enable Auto DNS via DHCP, enter one or more DNS server IP d.   ...

  • Page 76: Configure Dns Server Information On The Service Processor (Oracle Hardware Management Pack)

    Configure DNS Server Information on the Service Processor (Oracle Hardware Management Pack) Related Information Modifying Default Connectivity Configuration Properties, Oracle ILOM Administrator's ■ Guide for Configuration and Maintenance, Firmware Release 3.2.x at http://www.oracle. com/goto/ilom/docs Configure DNS Server Information on the Service Processor (Oracle Hardware Management Pack) Access the operating system command-line.

  • Page 77: Preparing To Install An Operating System

    Task Link Access the installation guide for the operating system Go to one of the following libraries: you plan to install. ■ Oracle Server X6-2 Documentation Library: http:// www.oracle.com/goto/x6-2/docs ■ Oracle Server X6-2L Documentation Library: http: //www.oracle.com/goto/x6-2l/docs Download and install updates of platform software, “Downloading and Updating System Firmware and...
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  • Page 79: Monitoring Server Inventory And Health

    Manually clear hardware faults. “Manually Clearing Hardware Faults” on page 86 Viewing System Information and Inventory You can view the system information and inventory using Oracle ILOM or Oracle Hardware Management Pack: “View System Information and Inventory (Oracle ILOM)” on page 79 ■...

  • Page 80: View System Information And Inventory (Oracle Hardware Management Pack)

    “Accessing Oracle ILOM” on page b.    Type to view general information about the server. show/System Oracle ILOM displays details such as the system type and host primary MAC address. c.    Type to view information about a particular subsystem: show/System/subsystem show /System/[Processors|Memory|Power|Cooling|Storage|PCI_Devices|Firmware]...

  • Page 81: Fault Detection And Diagnostics Overview

    The server supports multiple fault detection and diagnostics tools. Fault detection tools, such as the Oracle ILOM Fault Manager, automatically poll the system to detect hardware faults and adverse environmental conditions. Diagnostics tools, such as Oracle VTS must be run manually and can assist you in troubleshooting server issues.
  • Page 82 Launch Oracle VTS on a system running the Oracle Solaris operating system. Alternatively, you can download the Oracle VTS http://www.oracle.com/goto/ ISO image to your Oracle server or to a CD/DVD and then use x86admindiag/docs Oracle ILOM redirection to boot the image.

  • Page 83: Monitoring Hardware Faults

    In the navigation pane, click Open Problems. A list of faults diagnosed on the server appears. Each entry includes a link to an Oracle Knowledge Article, which describes a corrective action. To view open problems on the server from the Oracle ILOM command-line interface (CLI): a.   ...

  • Page 84: View And Resolve Open Problems (Oracle Hardware Management Pack)

    Number:489089M+13494B004E, Reference Document:http://support.oracle.com/msg/---) Paused: press any key to continue, or 'q' to quit Each entry includes a link to an Oracle Knowledge Article, which describes a corrective action. Related Information Administering Open Problems, Oracle ILOM User's Guide for System Monitoring and ■...

  • Page 85: View The Event Log (Oracle Ilom)

    Number: 001234NTR1KD PWGTR1KD, Reference Document: N/A) Each entry includes a link to an Oracle Knowledge Article, which describes a corrective action. View the Event Log (Oracle ILOM) The Oracle ILOM event log tracks informational, warning, or error messages generated on the server.

  • Page 86: Manually Clearing Hardware Faults

    Management Pack stop reporting the component as faulted. However, certain field-replaceable units (FRUs) require an explicit repair. For these you must manually clear the fault in the Oracle ILOM Fault Management shell to stop it from appearing in the open problems output.
  • Page 87 Use the utility to indicate that a component should not be considered fmadm faulted. For more information, refer to Using the Oracle ILOM Fault Management Shell, Oracle ILOM Administrator's Guide for Configuration and Maintenance, Firmware Release 3.2.x at: http:// www.oracle.com/goto/ilom/docs.
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  • Page 89: Monitor Server Power Consumption And Component Temperatures

    ■ Peak Permitted: The maximum power the server can consume at any time. ■ In addition, you can view historical power consumption data from the Oracle ILOM web interface. To view server power metrics, see the following procedures: “View Current Server Power Consumption (Oracle ILOM)” on page 90 ■...

  • Page 90: View Current Server Power Consumption (Oracle Ilom)

    Diagnostics, Firmware Release 3.2.x at http://www.oracle.com/goto/ilom/docs View Power Allocated to Server Components (Oracle ILOM) To view the power allocated to server components in the Oracle ILOM web interface: a.    Log in to the Oracle ILOM web interface. For instructions, see “Accessing Oracle ILOM”...

  • Page 91: View Historical Power Consumption Data (Oracle Ilom)

    View Historical Power Consumption Data (Oracle ILOM) In the Oracle ILOM web interface, you can view the average power consumption for each minute of the last hour or for each hour of the last 14 days. Historical power consumption data is not viewable from the Oracle ILOM command-line interface.

  • Page 92: Monitoring Server Inlet And Exhaust Temperature

    Monitoring Server Inlet and Exhaust Temperature Monitoring Server Inlet and Exhaust Temperature In Oracle ILOM, you can view the server inlet and exhaust temperatures. In addition, if one or more of the PCIe cards in the server require a cooler operating environment, you can enable the Enhanced PCIe Cooling Policy.
  • Page 93 Select Enable or Disable in the Actions drop-down list. The policy takes effect at the next server reset. To set the Enhanced PCIe Cooling Policy in the Oracle ILOM command-line interface: a.    Log in to the Oracle ILOM CLI.
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  • Page 95: Option Rom And I/O Space Allocation

    Option ROM and I/O Space Allocation Bootable devices such as onboard I/O or PCIe express modules require option ROM and I/O space to boot. However the total option ROM and I/O space for the system is limited by the PC architecture and is allocated automatically when the system is booted.

  • Page 96: Configure Option Rom And I/O Space Allocation

    To enter the BIOS setup menu, when the POST appears, press: F2 if you are connected through a Java console. ■ Control-E if you are connected through a serial console. ■ Oracle X6 Series Servers Administration Guide • April 2016...
  • Page 97 Configure Option ROM and I/O Space Allocation The BIOS setup menu appears. Use the arrow and tab keys to navigate through the BIOS Setup Utility. ■ Use the Enter key to make selections. ■ When you are done, press F10, or navigate to the Exit menu screen to exit and save your ■...
  • Page 98 UEFI Driver Enable only applies to servers configured to use UEFI Boot Mode. ■ Use the enter key to toggle the Enabled/Disabled function. When you have made all of your selections, select F10 to save your changes and exit. Oracle X6 Series Servers Administration Guide • April 2016...
  • Page 99 Configure Option ROM and I/O Space Allocation The BIOS enables or disables option ROM, and reallocates I/O space based on your selections the next time the server boots. Option ROM and I/O Space Allocation...
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  • Page 101: Backing Up And Restoring Hardware And Firmware Configurations

    Settings” on page 110 Backing Up Current Firmware and Hardware Configurations To prevent the loss of functioning firmware settings, back up the current BIOS, Oracle ILOM, or RAID configurations. Backed up configurations can be restored on the server or on another server in your data center.

  • Page 102: Back Up The Current Bios Firmware Configuration (Oracle Ilom)

    (Oracle ILOM) Before you begin, ensure that you have Reset and Host Control (r) and Admin (a) role privileges in Oracle ILOM. To back up the current BIOS configuration in the Oracle ILOM web interface, perform the following steps: a.   ...

  • Page 103: Back Up The Current Oracle Ilom Firmware Configuration

    If you do not specify a Passphrase, sensitive data will not be included in the backup file. Oracle ILOM 3.2.6 or newer provides a selection to include fault data in the backup. It is Note - reserved for Oracle service personnel when they replace the SP. It requires a passphrase.

  • Page 104: Back Up The Current Bios Firmware Configuration (Oracle Hardware Management Pack)

    ■ include_faultdata=true includes fault data in the backup. The default is false. The fault data backup and restore is reserved for Oracle service personnel when Note - they replace the SP. It is available with Oracle ILOM 3.2.6 or newer.

  • Page 105: Back Up The Current Oracle Ilom Firmware Configuration (Oracle Hardware Management Pack)

    Restoring Saved Firmware Configurations To recover from unwanted configuration changes, you can revert the server BIOS, Oracle ILOM firmware, or RAID settings to a saved configuration. To load a configuration from a previously exported XML file, see the following procedures.

  • Page 106: Restore A Saved Bios Firmware Configuration (Oracle Ilom)

    (Oracle ILOM) Before you begin, ensure that you have Reset and Host Control (r) and Admin (a) role privileges in Oracle ILOM. To restore a saved BIOS configuration in the Oracle ILOM web interface, perform the following steps: a.    Log in to the Oracle ILOM web interface.

  • Page 107: Restore A Saved Oracle Ilom Firmware Configuration (Oracle Ilom)

    If you specified a Passphrase when you exported the XML file, enter and confirm the Passphrase. With Oracle ILOM 3.2.6 or newer, if you included fault data in the backup, you can Note - select Include Fault Data to restore it. This selection is reserved for Oracle service personnel when they replace the SP.
  • Page 108 ■ in the backup. This selection requires a passphrase and is available with Oracle ILOM 3.2.6 or newer. The fault data backup and restore is reserved for Oracle service personnel when Note - they replace the SP.

  • Page 109: Restore A Saved Bios Firmware Configuration (Oracle Hardware Management Pack)

    “Accessing Oracle Hardware Management Pack” on page Use the command: ubiosconfig import ubiosconfig import all --xmlfile=filename.xml Related Information Updating the UEFI BIOS (ubiosconfig), Oracle Server CLI Tools User's Guide at ■ http:// www.oracle.com/goto/ohmp/docs Restore a Saved Oracle ILOM Firmware Configuration (Oracle Hardware Management Pack) Access the operating system command-line interface.

  • Page 110: Resetting The Firmware To Default Settings

    “Reset the BIOS Firmware to Default Settings (Oracle Hardware Management ■ Pack)” on page 111 “Reset the Oracle ILOM Firmware to Default Settings (Oracle ILOM)” on page 112 ■ “Reset the Oracle ILOM Firmware to Default Settings (Oracle Hardware Management ■...

  • Page 111: Reset The Bios Firmware To Default Settings (Oracle Ilom)

    Alternatively, you can select Save and Reset from the Exit menu. Reset the BIOS Firmware to Default Settings (Oracle ILOM) To reset the BIOS firmware to default settings in the Oracle ILOM web interface, perform the following steps: Log in to the Oracle ILOM web interface.

  • Page 112: Reset The Oracle Ilom Firmware To Default Settings (Oracle Ilom)

    Reset the Oracle ILOM Firmware to Default Settings (Oracle ILOM) To reset the Oracle ILOM firmware to default settings in the Oracle ILOM web interface, perform the following steps: Log in to the Oracle ILOM web interface. a.   ...
  • Page 113 For more information, see “Accessing Oracle Hardware Management Pack” on page Type ilomconfig reset config A prompt appears asking you to confirm that you want reset the Oracle ILOM configuration. Type to confirm that you want to proceed. Related Information Configuring Oracle ILOM (ilomconfig), Oracle Server CLI Tools User's Guide at: ■...
  • Page 114 Oracle X6 Series Servers Administration Guide • April 2016...

  • Page 115: Downloading And Updating System Firmware And Software

    Firmware and software for the server are updated periodically. The updates are made available as a software release. You can obtain the latest software release from My Oracle Support. This section describes the components of software releases and provides instructions for downloading and installing them.

  • Page 116: Software Release Components

    Obtaining Software and Firmware Updates Before you can install software and firmware updates, you must obtain them. You can download updates directly from My Oracle Support. Then, you can use Oracle Hardware Management Pack, or the operating system command-line to install them. Each tool is capable of installing a subset of the updates available for the server.

  • Page 117: Download Firmware And Software From My Oracle Support

    The Search tab area appears with search fields. In the Product field, select the product from the drop-down list. Alternatively, type a full or partial product name (for example, Oracle Server X6-2) until a match appears. In the Release field, select a software release from the drop-down list.

  • Page 118: Install Software And Firmware Updates

    Pack)” on page 120 Update the BIOS and Service Processor Firmware (Oracle ILOM) Before you begin, ensure that you have Admin (a) role privileges in Oracle ILOM. The firmware update process takes several minutes to complete. During this time, do not Note - perform any operations on the target server.
  • Page 119 100%. If you selected Delay BIOS Upgrade, the system updates Oracle ILOM, but does not ■ upgrade BIOS, and does not power cycle. Instead, it upgrades BIOS the next time you reset or power cycle the server.

  • Page 120: Oracle X6 Series Servers Administration Guide • April

    100%. If you selected Delay BIOS Upgrade, the system updates Oracle ILOM but does not ■ upgrade BIOS, and does not power cycle. Instead, it upgrades BIOS the next time you reset or power cycle the server.
  • Page 121 Type the fwupdate command. The fwupdate command enables you to update the firmware in automatic mode or manual mode. For details, refer to the Related Information section. Related Information Using the fwupdate Tool, Oracle Hardware Management Pack User's Guide at: ■ http:// www.oracle.com/goto/ohmp/docs...
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  • Page 123: Index

    I/O space,   96 option ROM,   96 assigning cabling the server,   23 hostname,   63 clearing faults,   86 system contact (name),   63 system identification information,   63 tools with Oracle Hardware Management Pack,   17 system identifier,   63 clock system location,   63 service processor,   72 command line Oracle Hardware Management Pack,   32 cooling PCIe cards,   92 backup,   101...
  • Page 124 Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center overview,   15 Oracle Hardware Managament Pack viewing system information,   80 KVMS Oracle Hardware Management Pack remote,   26 accessing,   31 Oracle X6 Series Servers Administration Guide • April 2016...
  • Page 125 Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) See system contact Oracle ILOM assigning,   63 system identification information assigning,   63 system identifier assigning,   63 power allocation system inventory viewing,   90...
  • Page 126 Index Oracle ILOM,   70 video console,   28 virtual drive iSCSI,   57 Oracle X6 Series Servers Administration Guide • April 2016...

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