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  • Page 1 Oracle X4 Series Servers Administration ® Guide Part No: E37044-10 April 2016...
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ▼ Launch Oracle System Assistant (Oracle ILOM) ........ 35 ▼ Exit Oracle System Assistant .............. 37 Accessing Oracle ILOM .................  38 ▼ Establish a First-Time Management Connection to Oracle ILOM .... 38 ▼ Launch and Log In to Oracle ILOM ............  39 Launching Oracle ILOM Remote Redirection Sessions for KVMS ...... 41...
  • Page 6 ▼ Assign System Identification Information (Oracle System Assistant) .. 85 ▼ Assign System Identification Information (Oracle ILOM) ...... 85 ▼ Assign System Identification Information (Oracle Hardware Management Pack) .................... 87 Configuring Oracle ILOM Network Settings ............ 87 Oracle X4 Series Servers Administration Guide • April 2016...
  • Page 7 Adding Oracle ILOM User Accounts .............. 93 ▼ Add, Modify, or Delete Oracle ILOM User Account (Oracle System Assistant) .....................  93 ▼ Add Local User Account for SP or CMM (Oracle ILOM) ...... 94 Setting SP Clock Properties ................ 95 ▼ Set SP Clock Properties (Oracle System Assistant) .........  96 ▼...
  • Page 8 ▼ Replicate the Oracle ILOM Firmware Configuration on Other Oracle Systems (Oracle ILOM) ................  140 ▼ Backup, Restore, and Revert BIOS Settings (Oracle System Assistant 1.1) .. 141 Importing and Exporting Hardware Configuration (Oracle System Assistant 1.2) .. 142 ▼ Export Hardware Configuration (Oracle System Assistant 1.2) .... 143 ▼...
  • Page 9 ▼ Access Flash Drive Files from an Operating System ...... 158 ▼ Browse Oracle System Assistant Content .......... 159 ▼ Mount Oracle System Assistant Flash Drive on Solaris 10 Host .... 161 ▼ Mount Oracle System Assistant Flash Drive on Oracle VM Host .....  162 ▼...
  • Page 10 Updates and Tools Overview .................  217 Updating System Software and Firmware (Oracle System Assistant) .....  220 ▼ Replace Oracle System Assistant and Update the Firmware Files on the Oracle System Assistant USB Drive (BIOS) .......... 221 ▼ Update Oracle System Assistant and the Firmware Files on the Oracle System Assistant USB Drive (Oracle System Assistant 1.2 or Newer) ....
  • Page 11 Contents Updating SP and BIOS Firmware, and HBA Firmware (Oracle Hardware Management Pack) .................. 232 Getting Firmware and Software From MOS .............  233 ▼ Download Firmware and Software Using My Oracle Support .... 233 Index ........................  235...
  • Page 12 Oracle X4 Series Servers Administration Guide • April 2016...

  • Page 13: Using This Documentation

    Using This Documentation The section describes the Sun Server X4 series model naming conventions, and provides other general information. It includes: “Sun X4- Series Model Name” on page 13 ■ “Documentation and Feedback” on page 13 ■ “Contributors” on page 14 ■...

  • Page 14: Change History

    Contributors: Ray Angelo, Cynthia Chin-Lee, Lisa Kuder, Mary Martyak. Change History The following lists the release history of this documentation: April 2016. Backup and restore fault data added. ■ December 2015. Technical updates. ■ Oracle X4 Series Servers Administration Guide • April 2016...
  • Page 15 September 2015. Added information to Initial Setup, and to Updating BIOS instructions. ■ June 2015: Editorial improvement and technical updates. ■ September 2014. Added Elastic Computing, updates for Oracle ILOM 3.2.4, and editorial ■ improvements. April 2014. Additional updates and improvements.
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  • Page 17: About The Administration Guide

    The following table lists the single system management tools and provides links to the sections that describe each tool. Tool and Associated Icon Environment Overview Access Instructions Oracle System Assistant Utility that boots on “Oracle System Assistant “Accessing Oracle System the host. Overview” on page 23 Assistant”...

  • Page 18: Multiple System Management Tools

    “Using Oracle System Assistant” on page 147 ■ Multiple System Management Tools To perform system management functions across multiple systems simultaneously, consider using Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center. Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center might Oracle X4 Series Servers Administration Guide • April 2016...

  • Page 19: System Administration Tasks

    System Administration Tasks be included with your server as part of a server support contract. You can also order Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center software from Oracle. Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center is a highly scalable, unified management platform for physical and virtual environments.
  • Page 20 System Administration Tasks Function Task select the next task. Continue ■ “Update Oracle System Assistant and the Firmware Files on the Oracle System Assistant USB Drive until all tasks are done. (Oracle System Assistant Release 1.1)” on page 225. ■...
  • Page 21 “Configure SP Network Settings (Oracle System Assistant)” on page normally done in the order ■ “Add, Modify, or Delete Oracle ILOM User Account (Oracle System Assistant)” on page that they appear here, to see ■ “Set SP Clock Properties (Oracle System Assistant)” on page them in order, shift-click ■...
  • Page 22 System Administration Tasks Function Task Backing Up Oracle ILOM. ■ “Backing Up, Restoring, or Replicating the Oracle ILOM Firmware Configuration” on page 135. Use Oracle Hardware “Oracle Hardware Management Pack Overview” on page Management Pack “Accessing Oracle Hardware Management Pack” on page Use BIOS Setup Utility “BIOS Setup Utility Overview”...

  • Page 23: About Single System Management Tools

    “Product Documentation” on page 31 documentation Oracle System Assistant Overview Oracle System Assistant is a startup and maintenance tool embedded on a USB drive inside the server. It includes: A bootable, graphical utility used to perform configuration, upgrade, and installation tasks ■...
  • Page 24 Configure RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, or RAID 10 for servers that contain an integrated LSI ■ disk controller. Access the Oracle System Assistant (Linux) shell terminal window, allowing use of the ■ runtime environment. Access Oracle Hardware Management Pack commands (using the Oracle System Assistant ■...

  • Page 25: Revisions Of Oracle System Assistant

    Oracle System Assistant Overview Oracle System Assistant is delivered on a USB storage device embedded in the system. It includes everything you need to start using the server with a supported operating system except for the operating system installation media.

  • Page 26: Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (Ilom) Overview

    You can access Oracle ILOM locally or remotely from any supported user interface when your system is in Standby or Full power mode. Oracle ILOM offers a wide range of standard features to help you manage your system. The features include:...
  • Page 27 View embedded CLI help by issuing the command: show /help <target>. Or, access web-based help on 3.2.1 or later only) systems with Oracle ILOM 3.2.1 or later by clicking the More details link on each web page. About Single System Management Tools...

  • Page 28: Oracle Ilom Tasks Defined In This Guide

    Oracle Hardware Management Pack Overview Oracle ILOM Tasks Defined In This Guide This guide provides instructions for a subset of Oracle ILOM tasks. These tasks include: “Establish a First-Time Management Connection to Oracle ILOM” on page 38 ■ “Launch and Log In to Oracle ILOM” on page 39 ■...
  • Page 29 Oracle Hardware Management Pack Overview You can use the Oracle Server CLI Tools to configure Oracle servers. The CLI Tools work ■ with most supported operating systems. They can be scripted to support multiple servers, as long as the servers are of the same type.

  • Page 30: Oracle Hardware Management Pack Utilities

    View or create RAID volumes on storage drives that are attached to RAID controllers. raidconfig Restore, set, and view Oracle ILOM configuration settings, as well as view and ilomconfig set Oracle ILOM properties that are associated with network management, clock configuration, and user management.

  • Page 31: Uefi Boot Mode And Legacy Bios Boot Mode

    Product documentation is available on the web and from Oracle System Assistant. Product documentation is available online at: ■ https://docs.oracle.com/ Oracle System Assistant includes a suite of system documentation that can be accessed from ■ Oracle System Assistant as described in “View Platform Documentation” on page 156.
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  • Page 33: Accessing System Administration Tools

    “Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility” on page 48 ■ Accessing Oracle System Assistant Use Oracle System Assistant to prepare a new system for operation and to perform maintenance tasks such as upgrading software and firmware. You must reboot the system to Oracle System Assistant to use it.

  • Page 34: Launch Oracle System Assistant At Startup

    When prompted, press the F9 function key. You can also press CTRL-O on a serial keyboard. If you are connected to the server using the Oracle ILOM Remote Console, press F9 Tip - several times; otherwise, the server might miss the signal due to delays.

  • Page 35: Launch Oracle System Assistant (Oracle Ilom)

    “Troubleshooting Oracle System Assistant” on page 177 ■ “Controlling Server Power” on page 51 ■ Launch Oracle System Assistant (Oracle ILOM) Use the following procedure to launch Oracle System Assistant from Oracle ILOM through a remote KVM session established to the server. Accessing System Administration Tools...
  • Page 36 Launch Oracle System Assistant (Oracle ILOM) Log in to Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) as a root user or as a user with Before You Begin ■ Admin (a) and Console (c) role privileges. For instructions on how to log in to Oracle ILOM as a root user, see “Accessing Oracle...

  • Page 37: Exit Oracle System Assistant

    If the Software License Agreement (SLA) dialog box appears instead of the Oracle Note - System Assistant window, click Accept in the SLA dialog box to continue launching Oracle System Assistant. Click the Help button on the individual Oracle System Assistant pages for further information about performing server setup tasks from the Oracle System Assistant window.

  • Page 38: Accessing Oracle Ilom

    Accessing Oracle ILOM Access Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) to configure the system or to monitor the health of the system. You can access Oracle ILOM from a web interface or a command-line interface (CLI). For further details, see: “Establish a First-Time Management Connection to Oracle ILOM”...

  • Page 39: Launch And Log In To Oracle Ilom

    Launch and Log In to Oracle ILOM The following procedure provides web and command-line interface (CLI) instructions Before You Begin for launching and logging in to Oracle ILOM from either a local or network management connection. Accessing System Administration Tools...
  • Page 40 Launch and Log In to Oracle ILOM If you are setting up Oracle ILOM on your server for the first time, use the default administrative root account to log in. Otherwise, all users should log in to Oracle ILOM with their assigned user account name and password.

  • Page 41: Launching Oracle Ilom Remote Redirection Sessions For Kvms

    For further details on how to establish a remote redirection session from Oracle ILOM, see the following: “Launch a Host Serial Console Redirection Session” on page 41 ■...
  • Page 42 Ensure that the following prerequisites are met before you launch a host serial console Before You Begin redirection session: Console (c) role is required in Oracle ILOM to launch a serial redirection session to the host ■ server operating system.

  • Page 43: Launch A Remote System Console Redirection Session

    Launch a Remote System Console Redirection Session Launch a remote console redirection session from the Oracle ILOM web interface using the Oracle ILOM Remote System Console (Plus) application. This application enables you to install software on your server remotely or manage your server remotely through a serial or video redirection session.
  • Page 44 For Oracle X4-2 servers, the Oracle ILOM Remote System Console requires JRE 1.5 or later. In addition, Windows Internet Explorer (IE) web browser users must also register the 32-bit JDK file on the management client prior to launching the Oracle ILOM Remote System Console.

  • Page 45: Configure A Virtual Storage Device Redirection Session From A Central Repository

    Configure a Virtual Storage Device Redirection Session from a Central Repository Oracle ILOM Remote System 1. In the Oracle ILOM web interface, click Remote Control > Redirection. Console (available on Oracle X4-2 2. In the Redirection page, click Launch Remote Console.
  • Page 46 The image appears to the host server as an attached storage device. You can only redirect one remote virtual storage image file at a time from any of the Oracle ILOM KVMS user interfaces. If you attempt to redirect an image file when another storage redirection session is in progress on the SP, the storage redirection attempt fails and an error message appears.

  • Page 47: Accessing Oracle Hardware Management Pack

    Configuration and Maintenance Guide for firmware release 3.2 Accessing Oracle Hardware Management Pack Oracle Hardware Management Pack provides tools that can be used in band, from the operating system command line or from the Oracle System Assistant command shell. Configure BIOS, RAID volumes, and Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) ■...

  • Page 48: Access Oracle Hardware Management Pack

    Access Oracle Hardware Management Pack Access Oracle Hardware Management Pack Ensure that Oracle Hardware Management Pack is installed as described in the Hardware Before You Begin Management Pack Documentation Library at: http://www.oracle.com/goto/ohmp/docs Type Oracle Hardware Management Pack commands on the operating system command line.
  • Page 49 Access the BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility Main menu appears. To navigate through the menus: To navigate across the menus, use the arrow keys. ■ To select items, use the + and - keys, or Enter. ■ To return from a submenu, use the Escape key. ■...
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  • Page 51: Controlling Server Power

    AC power to the chassis is disconnected. Standby power In Standby power mode, Oracle ILOM is powered on, but the host is powered off. In Standby power mode, the OK status indicator on the front panel blinks. Full power When you power on the host, the server enters Full power mode.

  • Page 52: Power Off Host Using The Power Button

    Data loss: To prevent data loss, prepare the operating system for shutdown before performing an immediate power off. You can control power to your host using the recessed Power button, the Oracle ILOM web interface, or the Oracle ILOM command-line interface (CLI).

  • Page 53: Power On Host Using The Power Button

    Power Host On and Off (Oracle ILOM) You can use Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) to remotely the host power on or off. This procedure provides web and command-line interface (CLI) instructions for a server service Before You Begin processor (SP).
  • Page 54 Power Host On and Off (Oracle ILOM) Ensure that you have Admin (a) role privileges in Oracle ILOM. ■ Data loss. An immediate shutdown abruptly closes all applications and files without Caution - saving changes. To power on, power off, or reset the power on the host server:...

  • Page 55: Modifying Boot Order

    “Modify the Boot Order (BIOS)” on page 55 Select the next boot device “Set Next Boot Device (Oracle ILOM)” on page 57 Modify the Boot Order (BIOS) Use this task to change the order of devices in the boot order list.
  • Page 56 The dialog box disappears. The device you selected is moved into the indicated slot, and BIOS reorders the rest of the list to accommodate the change. Press F10 to save your changes. The utility prompts you to save your changes or discard your changes and exit. Oracle X4 Series Servers Administration Guide • April 2016...

  • Page 57: Set Next Boot Device (Oracle Ilom)

    You can use Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (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 reset. For subsequent power resets, the server automatically reverts to booting from the boot order list.
  • Page 58 Set Next Boot Device (Oracle ILOM) Setting Next Boot Device on x86 Host Server, Oracle ILOM Configuration and Maintenance See Also Guide for firmware version 3.1 or 3.2. Oracle X4 Series Servers Administration Guide • April 2016...

  • Page 59: Configuring Storage Resources

    Virtual Drive Properties in UEFI Boot Mode (BIOS)” on page 72 RAID Configuration Options Before configuring RAID, review Oracle's recommendations for drive slot population and virtual drive creation. See your hardware installation guide for details. This section describes some of the tools used to configure RAID arrays:...

  • Page 60: Other Raid Options

    Configure Hardware for RAID (Oracle System Assistant) The Oracle System Assistant RAID Configuration screen allows you to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, or RAID 10 for the server storage drives. Perform this task before installing an operating system.
  • Page 61 When you configure RAID volumes, the disks must be the same size and the same type (for example, SAS or SATA). Review Oracle's recommendations for drive slot population and virtual drive creation. See your Before You Begin server documentation for details.
  • Page 62 In the Select RAID Level list box, select the RAID level, either RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, or RAID 10. You can use Oracle System Assistant to set only these RAID levels. To set other RAID Note - levels, use the HBA Setup Utility.

  • Page 63: Configure Raid (Oracle Hardware Management Pack)

    ■ Configure RAID (Oracle Hardware Management Pack) The Oracle Hardware Management Pack raidconfig tool allows you to configure RAID in band from the operating system command line. Verify that your HBA is supported for your server, and review Oracle's recommendations Before You Begin ■...

  • Page 64: Configure Raid (Bios)

    Configure RAID (BIOS) For servers running Oracle Solaris, after hot-plugging any device, run the devfsadm -C ■ command to reenumerate all of the system device nodes before running the raidconfig command. This command does not support some configurations. For details, see: http://www.oracle.com/goto/ohmp/docs...

  • Page 65: Modifying Iscsi Virtual Drive Properties

    Modifying iSCSI Virtual Drive Properties See your hardware documentation and operating system documentation for additional details. Verify that your HBA is supported for your server, and review Oracle's recommendations for Before You Begin drive slot population and virtual drive creation. See your server documentation for details.

  • Page 66: Modify Iscsi Virtual Drive Properties In Legacy Bios Boot Mode (Bios)

    Boot messages scroll across the console screen. Press the F2 key (or Ctrl +E from a serial terminal) continuously. The BIOS Setup Utility main screen appears. Select Advanced and then select Legacy iSCSI. Oracle X4 Series Servers Administration Guide • April 2016...
  • Page 67 Modify iSCSI Virtual Drive Properties in Legacy BIOS Boot Mode (BIOS) If you do not see Legacy iSCSI on the Advanced menu, select the IO menu, and then Note - select Legacy iSCSI. The Launch Legacy iSCSI window appears. Select Launch Legacy iSCSI OpROM, and then select Enabled. Press F10.
  • Page 68 Select the network adapter MAC address configured in the iSCSI server and Type "P" to change its state to Boot:PRIMARY. Press Return to enter the network adapter MAC address for iSCSI configuration. Oracle X4 Series Servers Administration Guide • April 2016...
  • Page 69 Modify iSCSI Virtual Drive Properties in Legacy BIOS Boot Mode (BIOS) The iSCSI Port Configuration window appears. Select iSCSI Boot Configuration. If you do not see iSCSI boot configuration, select iSCSI Port Configuration instead. Note - Configuring Storage Resources...
  • Page 70 If the initiator is going to use DHCP, these selections are unavailable. Select Use DHCP for iSCSI Target information if you want DHCP to provide the iSCSI target parameters. Otherwise, fill in the Target IP, Target Port, and Boot LUN. Oracle X4 Series Servers Administration Guide • April 2016...
  • Page 71 Modify iSCSI Virtual Drive Properties in Legacy BIOS Boot Mode (BIOS) Fill in the target name iSCSI Qualified Name (iqn) format. If the target is not going to use DHCP, fill in the Target IP, Target Port, and Boot LUN. Select OK.

  • Page 72: Modify Iscsi Virtual Drive Properties In Uefi Boot Mode (Bios)

    “Select UEFI ■ Boot Mode or Legacy BIOS Boot Mode (BIOS)” on page 198. You must provide iSCSI target parameters. The following table shows examples: ■ Item Example Target name iqn.1988-12.com.oracle:platform-target Oracle X4 Series Servers Administration Guide • April 2016...
  • Page 73 Modify iSCSI Virtual Drive Properties in UEFI Boot Mode (BIOS) Item Example iSCSI initiator name iqn.1988-12.com.oracle:0010E02E458F Note - iSCSI requires iSCSI Qualified Names (iqn) formats for its initiator and target names. Logical Unit Number LUN 0 IP address of iSCSI server 192.167.1.24 (IPv4)
  • Page 74 A list of all controllable devices appears. To access the iSCSI screen, select UEFI iSCSI Configuration. The UEFI Driver Control screen appears. Enter the iSCSI Initiator Name. Select iSCSI Initiator Name. Oracle X4 Series Servers Administration Guide • April 2016...
  • Page 75 Modify iSCSI Virtual Drive Properties in UEFI Boot Mode (BIOS) The iSCSI Initiator Name dialog box appears. Type the initiator name in iSCSI Qualified Name (iqn) format. For example: iqn.1988-12.com.oracle:0010e02e458f Select Add an Attempt, and then do the following: Configuring Storage Resources...
  • Page 76 Modify iSCSI Virtual Drive Properties in UEFI Boot Mode (BIOS) Select the first iSCSI NIC port MAC address. To connect to the iSCSI drive, select the appropriate NIC port MAC address, for example: 0010e02e458f Oracle X4 Series Servers Administration Guide • April 2016...
  • Page 77 Modify iSCSI Virtual Drive Properties in UEFI Boot Mode (BIOS) The port configuration screen appears. Set the following values: Set the iSCSI mode to Enabled. Set the Internet Protocol to IPv4. Set the Connection Retry Count to 1. Set the Enable DHCP value to Enabled or Disabled, as required. Enabled is preferred.
  • Page 78 If you set DHCP to disabled: Type the Initiator IP address. ■ Type the Initiator Subnet Mask. ■ Type the Gateway. ■ Use the same subnet. Note - Set the Target Name. Select Target Name. Oracle X4 Series Servers Administration Guide • April 2016...
  • Page 79 Modify iSCSI Virtual Drive Properties in UEFI Boot Mode (BIOS) The Target Name dialog box appears. Type the iSCSI Qualified Name (iqn) of the target. For example: iqn.1988-12.com.oracle:platform-target Set the iSCSI server IP address. Select Target IP address. The Target IP address dialog box appears.
  • Page 80 The Please Select Boot Device dialog box appears. Verify that the iSCSI target entry appears in the boot list. For instructions on installing an operating system on an iSCSI drive, refer to the supported operating system installation documentation. Oracle X4 Series Servers Administration Guide • April 2016...
  • Page 81 Modify iSCSI Virtual Drive Properties in UEFI Boot Mode (BIOS) “Access the BIOS Setup Utility Menus” on page 190 See Also ■ “Select UEFI Boot Mode or Legacy BIOS Boot Mode (BIOS)” on page 198 ■ Configuring Storage Resources...
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  • Page 83: Performing Initial Setup Actions For Server Management

    ILOM)” on page 90 “Configure SP Network Address (BIOS)” on page 92 “Adding Oracle ILOM User “Add, Modify, or Delete Oracle ILOM User Account (Oracle Accounts” on page 93 System Assistant)” on page 93 “Add Local User Account for SP or CMM (Oracle ILOM)”...

  • Page 84: Assigning System Identification Information

    System identification information is stored in Oracle ILOM, but is used to identify aspects of the entire system. It includes: Hostname: the name assigned to Oracle ILOM. This can be mapped by a DNS server and ■ used to login to Oracle ILOM.

  • Page 85: Assign System Identification Information (Oracle System Assistant)

    Assign System Identification Information (Oracle ILOM) When using Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) to deploy or manage an Oracle system, you can optionally assign identification labels to the system. For further details about this task, see the instructions below.
  • Page 86 For example: set /[SP|CMM] hostname=[hostname] system_identifier=[id] system_contact=[name] system_location=[building_floor_lab] Set Identification Labels for a Managed Device, Oracle ILOM Quick Start Guide for firmware See Also 3.1, or Oracle ILOM Getting Started Guide for firmware 3.2 Oracle X4 Series Servers Administration Guide • April 2016...

  • Page 87: Assign System Identification Information (Oracle Hardware Management Pack)

    See Also http://www. oracle.com/goto/ohmp/docs. Configuring Oracle ILOM Network Settings These tasks configure the network settings used by Oracle ILOM to access networks. They include: “Configure SP Network Settings (Oracle System Assistant)” on page 88 ■ “Modify Oracle ILOM SP Network Settings (Oracle ILOM)” on page 90 ■...

  • Page 88: Configure Sp Network Settings (Oracle System Assistant)

    Configure SP Network Settings (Oracle System Assistant) Configure SP Network Settings (Oracle System Assistant) Obtain the Oracle ILOM network information, such as DHCP settings and IP addresses. Before You Begin Access Oracle System Assistant. “Accessing Oracle System Assistant” on page 147 for details.
  • Page 89 When enabled, the DHCPv6 Stateful autoconfiguration learns the IPv6 addresses and DNS information. When enabled, the None state will only set the Link Local address in Oracle ILOM. Static IP Address This is the static IP address for the SP.

  • Page 90: Modify Oracle Ilom Sp Network Settings (Oracle Ilom)

    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). This procedure provides web and command-line interface (CLI) instructions for viewing and modifying the network settings that are assinged to the SP.
  • Page 91 /SP/network commitpending=true 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. Performing Initial Setup Actions for Server Management...

  • Page 92: Configure Sp Network Address (Bios)

    If you selected Static IP addressing, specify an IPv4 Address, IPv4 Subnet Mask, and IPv4 Default Gateway. ■ If you selected IPv6: In the IPv6 State field, select Enabled. In the Auto IPv6 Configuration, select an auto-configuration option. Oracle X4 Series Servers Administration Guide • April 2016...

  • Page 93: Adding Oracle Ilom User Accounts

    You can create local user accounts using the Oracle ILOM command-line interface (CLI) or web interface. You can also create a local Oracle ILOM user account for the SP using Oracle System Assistant. For more details, see the following procedures: “Add, Modify, or Delete Oracle ILOM User Account (Oracle System...

  • Page 94: Add Local User Account For Sp Or Cmm (Oracle Ilom)

    Add Local User Account for SP or CMM (Oracle ILOM) Log in to Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) as a root user or as a user with Before You Begin ■...

  • Page 95: Setting Sp Clock Properties

    This procedure provides web and CLI instructions for both a server service processor (SP) and a chassis monitoring module (CMM). To define a new local Oracle ILOM user account and to set user roles for that account: From the Web interface: ■...

  • Page 96: Set Sp Clock Properties (Oracle System Assistant)

    Set SP Clock Properties (Oracle System Assistant) Set SP Clock Properties (Oracle System Assistant) Use Oracle System Assistant to set the SP clock properties when your are configuring your system. Access Oracle System Assistant. “Accessing Oracle System Assistant” on page 147 for details.

  • Page 97: Set Sp Clock Properties (Oracle Ilom)

    Set SP Clock Properties (Oracle ILOM) Oracle System Assistant either applies the changes or displays a message stating that the changes cannot be applied until the next boot. Set SP Clock Properties (Oracle ILOM) Choose to configure the Oracle ILOM clock by either synchronizing the Oracle ILOM clock with an NTP server or setting the date and time based on the local host time zone.

  • Page 98: Configure Sp Dns (Oracle System Assistant)

    Configure SP DNS (Oracle System Assistant) To sychronize the Oracle ILOM clock with the date and time of an NTP server, type: set /SP|CMM/clock usentpserver=enabled set /SP|CMM /clients/ntp/ server 1|2=ip_address_or_hostname Setting Properties for SP or CMM Clock, Oracle ILOM Configuration and Maintenance Guide See Also for firmware version 3.1 or 3.2.

  • Page 99: Downloading Oracle Hardware Management Pack

    Management Pack Documentation Library at http://www.oracle.com/goto/ ohmp/docs. When you use Oracle System Assistant to install a new operating system, Oracle System Assistant installs the latest downloaded version of Oracle Hardware Management Pack automatically. Performing Initial Setup Actions for Server Management...

  • Page 100: Download Oracle Hardware Management Pack From My Oracle Support (Mos)

    Download Oracle Hardware Management Pack From My Oracle Support (MOS) Download Oracle Hardware Management Pack From My Oracle Support (MOS) Access My Oracle Support and navigate to your product. For details, see “Download Firmware and Software Using My Oracle Support” on page 233.
  • Page 101 Configure TPM Properties (BIOS) The TPM Support property is either set to Enable or Disable. To change the state, select TPM Support and make your selection in the dialog box. To verify that your choice is implemented: Power the server off and on. Navigate back to Advanced >...
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  • Page 103: Setting System And Management Power Policies (Oracle Ilom)

    Set system management policies in Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) to meet the power and cooling requirements for Oracle server systems in your data center. This section describes some of the ways you can manage the energy consumption of an Oracle server system: Reduce power requirements for an Oracle server system without affecting the system ■...

  • Page 104: Set Power Target Limit Property On Server Sp

    110. Set Power Target Limit Property on Server SP You can control the amount of power an Oracle server is permitted to consume by setting the Power Target Limit property in Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM). Before You Begin Log in to Oracle ILOM.

  • Page 105: Set Power Capping Policy On Server Sp

    You can define a power capping policy in Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) to enforce a power target limit. Before You Begin Log in to Oracle ILOM. For instructions on how to log in to Oracle ILOM, see “Launch and ■...
  • Page 106 For instructions, see “Set Power Target Limit Property on Server SP” on page 104. Ensure that you have Admin (a) user role privileges in Oracle ILOM. ■ Note - Some systems do not support power capping. For these systems, the commands and or the web elements are not present.

  • Page 107: Set Blade Slot Grant Limit Property On Chassis Monitoring Module (Cmm)

    Set Blade Slot Grant Limit Property on Chassis Monitoring Module (CMM) You can control the amount of power an Oracle blade server module consumes by setting the blade slot grant limit property on the chassis monitoring module (CMM). Before You Begin Log in to Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM).

  • Page 108: Set Power Supply Redundancy Policy On Cmm

    “BIOS Key Mappings” on page 194 ■ Set Power Supply Redundancy Policy on CMM You can prevent the Oracle blade chassis system from losing power in the event of a power supply failure by setting a Power Supply Redundancy Policy. Before You Begin Log in to Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM).

  • Page 109: Set Power Supply Light Load Efficiency Policies On Cmm

    To increase the efficiency of the power supplies, you can monitor how much power the power supplies are using and shut down one side of a power supply unit. Before You Begin Log in to Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM). For instructions on how to log in ■ to Oracle ILOM, see “Launch and Log In to Oracle ILOM”...

  • Page 110: Set Power Supply Fan Speed Policies On Cmm

    When necessary, you can force the speed of the blade chassis power supply fans to high or low. Before You Begin Log in to Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM). For instructions on how to log in ■ to Oracle ILOM, see “Launch and Log In to Oracle ILOM”...

  • Page 111: Setting Sp Policy For Host Power At Boot (Oracle Ilom)

    To control the behavior of the host power at boot, you can set a host power policy. Before You Begin Log in to Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM). For instructions on how to log in ■ to Oracle ILOM, see “Launch and Log In to Oracle ILOM”...

  • Page 112: Setting Server Cooling Down Policies (Oracle Ilom)

    To satisfy cooler operating requirements for the server, set a cooling down policy for either the host or the installed PCIe cards. Before You Begin Log in to Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM). For instructions on how to log in ■ to Oracle ILOM, see “Launch and Log In to Oracle ILOM”...

  • Page 113: Set Sp Cooling Down Policies

    Enable this policy at the blade level to force the NEM(s) to run the SAS link at a slower rate, for those rare cases when this action is necessary. Before You Begin Log in to Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM). For instructions on how to log in ■ to Oracle ILOM, see “Launch and Log In to Oracle ILOM”...

  • Page 114: Force Server Blade To Be Sas2 Capable

    This procedure provides both web and command-line interface (CLI) instructions for the chassis monitoring module (CMM). Force Server Blade to be SAS2 Capable To force NEMs to run SAS2 links at a slower rate (3Gbps) in an Oracle blade chassis system: From the Web interface: ■...

  • Page 115: Set Low-Line Power Override Mode Policy For Sun Server X4-4

    From the CLI, type: ■ set /SP/policy/ LOW_LINE_AC_OVERRIDE_MODE=[ enabled|disabled] Power-On and Cooling-Down Policies Configurable From the Server SP, Oracle ILOM See Also Configuration and Maintenance Guide for firmware version 3.1 or 3.2. Setting System and Management Power Policies (Oracle ILOM)
  • Page 116 Oracle X4 Series Servers Administration Guide • April 2016...

  • Page 117: Installing An Operating System

    Before you install the operating system, you must perform a number of actions to prepare the server. You can complete all of these actions using Oracle System Assistant (recommended), or you can complete them without Oracle System Assistant. The following table lists both options.

  • Page 118: Install An Operating System (Oracle System Assistant)

    Install an Operating System (Oracle System Assistant) Oracle System Assistant is the preferred method of installing an operating system and drivers, as it provides a complete suite of tools for preparing the system, installing the operating system, and updating the drivers.
  • Page 119 Install an Operating System (Oracle System Assistant) Use this procedure to install a supported operating system on the server using Oracle System Assistant. Caution - Before you install Oracle Solaris 11.3, you might have to update your firmware. See your platform product notes for details.
  • Page 120 Tip - choose Devices on the KVM menu and then click CD-ROM Image to get the remote CD-ROM to appear. Then on the Oracle System Assistant screen, click Refesh and select the CD/DVD location. In the Select the boot disk portion of the screen, select the boot device from the Boot disk drop-down list.

  • Page 121: Monitoring Server Inventory And Health

    ■ “Diagnostics Overview” on page 127 ■ Viewing Server Information and Inventory You can view the system information and inventory using Oracle ILOM or Oracle System Assistant: “View Server Information and Inventory (Oracle System Assistant)” on page 121 ■ “View Server or Blade System Information and Inventory (Oracle ILOM)” on page 123 ■...
  • Page 122 Click the System Inventory tab. The System Inventory screen appears. To view detailed information, click on one of the entries. To expand or collapse information for all entries, click Expand All or Collapse all. Oracle X4 Series Servers Administration Guide • April 2016...

  • Page 123: View Server Or Blade System Information And Inventory (Oracle Ilom)

    View Server or Blade System Information and Inventory (Oracle ILOM) View Server or Blade System Information and Inventory (Oracle ILOM) Use Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) to collect information about the Oracle servers or blade chassis systems in your lab environment. For further details, follow this procedure.

  • Page 124: Monitoring And Resolving Open Problems

    ■ Monitoring and Resolving Open Problems Prevent unnecessary down time by using Oracle system management tools to proactively monitor the health of your system and to notify you when problems occur. For further details about how to determine the health status of your system and how to locate information about resolving detected hardware issues, see: “View and Resolve Open Problems (Oracle ILOM)”...

  • Page 125: View Event Log Entries (Oracle Ilom)

    3.1 or 3.2 View Event Log Entries (Oracle ILOM) Use the Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) event log to help monitor the performance of your server or to troubleshoot hardware failures. The event log presents information about hardware faults, hot swap and remove actions, upper and lower non-...

  • Page 126: Monitor Open Problems (Oracle Hardware Management Pack)

    To use the web interface click ILOM Administration > Logs > Event. To use the CLI, type: ■ show /[SP|CMM]/Logs/event/lists Managing Oracle ILOM Log Entries, Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) 3.1 See Also ■ User's Guide for firmware release 3.1 or 3.2 Setting Up Alert Notifications, Oracle ILOM Configuration and Maintenance Guide for ■...

  • Page 127: View And Resolve Error Messages At Post

    In some cases, fixing the cause of the first error can resolve other error messages the next time you run POST. For details about the POST error messages appearing on your screen, refer to the Oracle x86 Servers Diagnostics, Applications, and Utilities Guide for Servers with Oracle ILOM 3.1 and Oracle ILOM 3.2.x.
  • Page 128 Oracle ILOM that cannot be fixed while Oracle ILOM Menu section in the Oracle x86 is running. For instance, you can use this menu to interrupt the Oracle Servers Diagnostics, Applications, ILOM boot process, configure settings, and continue booting. Among...
  • Page 129 Problems” on page 124. † The“Run Diagnostics on Boot” name appears in Oracle ILOM for UEFI BIOS systems. ‡ The “PC-Check” tool name appears in Oracle ILOM for legacy BIOS systems. Monitoring Server Inventory and Health...
  • Page 130 Oracle X4 Series Servers Administration Guide • April 2016...

  • Page 131: Backing Up And Restoring Firmware Configurations And Bios Settings

    Backing Up and Restoring Firmware Configurations and BIOS Settings Use the procedures in this section to back up, restore, and replicate system firmware, Oracle ILOM configurations, and BIOS configurations, and to replicate those settings on multiple systems. The procedures include: “Backing Up, Restoring, or Replicating the BIOS Firmware Configuration (Oracle...

  • Page 132: Back Up The Current Bios Firmware Configuration (Oracle Ilom)

    “Launch and Log In to Oracle ■ ILOM” on page Ensure that you have Reset and Host Control (r) and Admin (a) role privileges in Oracle ■ ILOM. This procedure provides web and command-line interface (CLI) instructions for a server service processor (SP).

  • Page 133: Restore The Backed Up Bios Configuration Or Reset Bios To Factory Defaults (Oracle Ilom)

    “Launch and Log In to Oracle ■ ILOM” on page Ensure that you have Reset and Host Control (r) and Admin (a) role privileges in Oracle ■ ILOM. This procedure provides web and command-line interface (CLI) instructions for a server service processor (SP).

  • Page 134: Sync The Host Bios Firmware Configuration (Oracle Ilom)

    Oracle ILOM, it might be necessary to manually sync the host settings with Oracle ILOM. To use Oracle ILOM to identify the BIOS sync status or to manually sync the host BIOS settings, follow these instructions: Before You Begin Log in to Oracle ILOM.

  • Page 135: Backing Up, Restoring, Or Replicating The Oracle Ilom Firmware Configuration

    To view the current sync status, locate the Configuration Sync Status field at the ■ top of the page. To sync the host BIOS settings with Oracle ILOM, power cycle the host system ■ by clicking Host Management > Power Control > Power Cycle.

  • Page 136: Back Up The Current Oracle Ilom Firmware Configuration (Oracle Ilom)

    Back Up the Current Oracle ILOM Firmware Configuration (Oracle ILOM) Use Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) to prevent the loss of service processor (SP) or chassis monitoring module (CMM) configuration settings by backing up the current Oracle ILOM configuration.
  • Page 137 Note - Oracle ILOM 3.2.6 or newer provides a selection to include fault data in the backup. It is reserved for Oracle service personnel when they replace the SP. It requires a passphrase. Click Run to start the back up process.

  • Page 138: Restore The Backed Up Oracle Ilom Configuration Or Reset The Configuration To Factory Defaults (Oracle Ilom)

    Restore the Backed Up Oracle ILOM Configuration or Reset the Configuration to Factory Defaults (Oracle ILOM) transfer_method is one of the following protocols: tftp, ftp, sftp, scp, http, or ■ https. username and password are your credentials on the remote system where the ■...
  • Page 139 Restore the Backed Up Oracle ILOM Configuration or Reset the Configuration to Factory Defaults (Oracle ILOM) Click ILOM Administration > Configuration Management. Perform one of the steps below: To reset the SP or CMM configuration to factory default settings, click the Reset ■...

  • Page 140: Replicate The Oracle Ilom Firmware Configuration On Other Oracle Systems (Oracle Ilom)

    “Launch and Log In to Oracle ■ ILOM” on page Ensure that you have the privileges associated with the following roles in Oracle ILOM: ■ Admin (a), User Management (u), Console (c), Reset and Host Control (r), and Read-Only (o).

  • Page 141: Backup, Restore, And Revert Bios Settings (Oracle System Assistant 1.1)

    Edit the backup copy of the model configuration using an XML editor. Editing Guidelines: Consider editing configuration parameters for network settings, such as the static IP address, or other Oracle ILOM settings that are not applicable to the target server SP or CMM.

  • Page 142: Importing And Exporting Hardware Configuration (Oracle System Assistant 1.2)

    Importing and Exporting Hardware Configuration (Oracle System Assistant 1.2) This section provides instructions for importing and exporting RAID, Oracle ILOM, and BIOS hardware configuration information. This feature can be used to backup and restore configuration information and to migrate it to a different system.

  • Page 143: Export Hardware Configuration (Oracle System Assistant 1.2)

    All information is imported and exported in xml files; one for each selected configuration (RAID, Oracle ILOM, and BIOS). These xml files are contained in a single zip file. On export, Oracle System Assistant creates a zip file containing an xml file for each ■...

  • Page 144: Import Hardware Configuration (Oracle System Assistant 1.2)

    Import Hardware Configuration (Oracle System Assistant 1.2) Use this task to import RAID, Oracle ILOM, and BIOS configuration information from xml files into your server. When you execute the import, the system configures the corresponding hardware to match the information in the xml files.
  • Page 145 Import Hardware Configuration (Oracle System Assistant 1.2) Additional fields appear, depending on the selection you made. Fill in the required details. Select Import. The system imports the configuration information from zipped xml files identified by the transfer method. If the files are not configured correctly, the system displays a warning message and asks if you to confirm or exit.
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  • Page 147: Using Oracle System Assistant

    Using Oracle System Assistant This section provides basic use instructions for Oracle System Assistant. It describes how to start and use Oracle System Assistant and how to access the content on the Oracle System Assistant flash drive. It includes: “Accessing Oracle System Assistant” on page 147 ■...

  • Page 148: Launch Oracle System Assistant At Startup

    When prompted, press the F9 function key. You can also press CTRL-O on a serial keyboard. If you are connected to the server using the Oracle ILOM Remote Console, press F9 Tip - several times; otherwise, the server might miss the signal due to delays.
  • Page 149 Checkpoint messages appear, including the text [Oracle System Assistant Selected]. If the Software License Agreement (SLA) dialog box appears, click Accept in the SLA dialog box to continue. The Launching Oracle System Assistant screen appears, followed by the System Overview screen. “BIOS Key Mappings” on page 194 See Also ■...

  • Page 150: Launch Oracle System Assistant (Oracle Ilom)

    Use the following procedure to launch Oracle System Assistant from Oracle ILOM through a remote KVM session established to the server. Log in to Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) as a root user or as a user with Before You Begin ■...

  • Page 151: Exit Oracle System Assistant

    If the Software License Agreement (SLA) dialog box appears instead of the Oracle Note - System Assistant window, click Accept in the SLA dialog box to continue launching Oracle System Assistant. Click the Help button on the individual Oracle System Assistant pages for further information about performing server setup tasks from the Oracle System Assistant window.

  • Page 152: Using The Oracle System Assistant User Interface

    UI. Task and Main Pane Oracle System Assistant is organized by tasks. The eight task buttons are located on the left side of the interface in the Task pane. Oracle X4 Series Servers Administration Guide • April 2016...
  • Page 153 Using the Oracle System Assistant User Interface Clicking a task button populates the center Main pane. Some tasks contain tabs that allow you to access additional task screens. The following figure shows the organization of the Oracle System Assistant functions and the various sub-tabs and tasks.

  • Page 154: Oracle System Assistant Home Screen

    The System Information, System Overview screen is the Oracle System Assistant home screen. The home screen is the first screen that appears when you launch Oracle System Assistant, and it provides an overview of important server hardware identifier information and server system firmware versions.

  • Page 155: View Help And The Readme File

    View Help and the Readme File View Help and the Readme File Use this procedure to view the Oracle System Assistant help and the readme file (Release Notes) for the installed platform software release. The readme file contains Release Notes, which provide information about Oracle System Assistant including information specific to your software release.

  • Page 156: View Platform Documentation

    At the bottom of the System Overview task screen, click the Help button. The readme file appears. . You can also access the readme file on My Oracle Support, and by browsing to the top Note - level of the flash drive . For details, see “Accessing Files on the Oracle System Assistant Flash...

  • Page 157: Accessing Files On The Oracle System Assistant Flash Drive

    Accessing Files on the Oracle System Assistant Flash Drive This section provides instructions for accessing the files on the Oracle System Assistant flash drive. It includes: “Access Flash Drive Files from an Operating System” on page 158 ■...

  • Page 158: Access Flash Drive Files From An Operating System

    Oracle VM: ORACLE SSM ■ Windows: ORACLE_SSM ■ If you cannot access the flash drive: If you cannot see the flash drive, Oracle System Assistant is probably disabled. See “Enable ■ or Disable Oracle System Assistant (BIOS)” on page 171.

  • Page 159: Browse Oracle System Assistant Content

    “Accessing Oracle System Assistant” on page 147. The System Overview task screen appears. Data loss or loss of Oracle System Assistant functionality: Only advanced users Caution - should use the Oracle System Assistant shell. Click Advanced Tasks, and then click the Shell tab.
  • Page 160 Browse Oracle System Assistant Content The Import and Export tabs are only present on Oracle System Assistant 1.2 or newer. Note - Click the Start Shell button. The Oracle System Assistant command-line shell window appears. To view content on the Oracle System Assistant flash drive, type: cd /sysroot Oracle X4 Series Servers Administration Guide •...

  • Page 161: Mount Oracle System Assistant Flash Drive On Solaris 10 Host

    Mount Oracle System Assistant Flash Drive on Solaris 10 Host If the server is running the Oracle Solaris operating system, you must mount the Oracle System Assistant USB flash drive before you use the file system to display or access its contents.

  • Page 162: Mount Oracle System Assistant Flash Drive On Oracle Vm Host

    Mount Oracle System Assistant Flash Drive on Oracle VM Host If the server is running the Oracle VM, you must mount the Oracle System Assistant USB flash drive before you use the file system to display or access its contents.

  • Page 163: Mount Oracle System Assistant Flash Drive On A Linux Host

    Mount Oracle System Assistant Flash Drive on a Linux Host If the server is running a Linux operating system, you might have to mount the Oracle System Assistant USB flash drive before you use the file system to display or access its contents.
  • Page 164 3 root root 4096 Nov 21 07:42 VMware drwxr-xr-x 4 root root 4096 Nov 21 07:42 Windows #> The Oracle System Assistant USB flash drive is now mounted at the location specified. Oracle X4 Series Servers Administration Guide • April 2016...

  • Page 165: Managing Oracle System Assistant

    Configure Network Interface Settings (Oracle System Assistant) Use this procedure to configure the network settings for the port that Oracle System Assistant uses to access exterior networks. This allows it to get firmware and operating system drivers. Managing Oracle System Assistant...
  • Page 166 Click the Configure Network task button. If your server is connected to the network through a proxy that requires authentication: With Oracle System Assistant 1.1, it displays a message stating that the server could not be ■ reached.
  • Page 167 Configure Network Interface Settings (Oracle System Assistant) The Configure Network screen appears: Select the network interface device from the drop-down list. The drop-down list identifies the devices that are visible to the server. Configure the address settings for the network interface device.

  • Page 168: Configure Mos To Enable Oracle System Assistant Updates

    Before downloading a platform software release update, Oracle System Assistant verifies that the server is entitled to obtain downloads from My Oracle Support (MOS). In order for the update to take place, the server serial number must be associated with a valid MOS Customer Support Identifier (CSI).
  • Page 169 ■ Access tab and click Request Access. Approval might be required, but once access is granted, the Oracle System Assistant Get Updates capability is enabled for all servers associated with the CSI. If you cannot obtain the CSI or are unable to download updates for the server using Note - Oracle System Assistant, contact Oracle Support.

  • Page 170: Enabling And Disabling Oracle System Assistant

    Click Search. Highlight the CSI in the search results table and click Request Access. Approval might be required, but, once access is granted, the Oracle System Assistant Get Updates capability is enabled for all servers associated with the CSI. If you cannot obtain the CSI or are unable to download updates for the server using Note - Oracle System Assistant, contact Oracle Support.

  • Page 171: Disable Oracle System Assistant (Oracle System Assistant)

    USB drive. This might be desirable for security reasons. To re-enable Oracle System Assistant, use the BIOS Setup Utility Boot menu, as described in “Enable or Disable Oracle System Assistant (BIOS)” on page 171.
  • Page 172 Enable or Disable Oracle System Assistant (BIOS) To enable or disable the Oracle System Assistant USB device: Access the server BIOS Setup Utility. “Access the BIOS Setup Utility Menus” on page 190. Navigate to the Boot screen. Oracle X4 Series Servers Administration Guide • April 2016...

  • Page 173: Set Oracle System Assistant Keyboard Language

    “Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility” on page 48 See Also ■ For BIOS screen details, see your server service manual. ■ Set Oracle System Assistant Keyboard Language The Keyboard Language task enables you to select the keyboard language for Oracle System Assistant. Managing Oracle System Assistant...

  • Page 174: Configuration Management (Oracle System Assistant)

    Configuration Management (Oracle System Assistant) The Keyboard Language task setting applies only to Oracle System Assistant. It does not Note - apply to the shell command-line interface, nor does it set the keyboard language for the server operating system. Use this procedure to set the Oracle System Assistant keyboard language.

  • Page 175: Export Usage Logs (Oracle System Assistant 1.2)

    Oracle System Assistant applies your selection on the next boot. Export Usage Logs (Oracle System Assistant 1.2) Oracle System Assistant release 1.2 allows you to export usage log files to a USB drive, an FTP server, or a network location using Secure Copy (SCP).
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  • Page 177: Troubleshooting Oracle System Assistant

    Troubleshooting Oracle System Assistant If Oracle System Assistant does not launch or is not available to the server, or if you are unsure whether your server has it installed, use the procedure in this section to troubleshoot and verify Oracle System Assistant, and to restore its functionality.

  • Page 178: Oracle System Assistant Known Issues

    System Assistant, and you can only enable it and bring it back online using the server BIOS Setup Utility. Oracle System Assistant launches if it is installed in the server, it is enabled in the BIOS ■ Setup Utility, and it is not corrupted.

  • Page 179: Use Lowercase Letters For Oracle System Assistant Network Os Installation Location (19872922)

    Your server supports Oracle System Assistant, and, unless you have opted out, it is preinstalled in the server. If Oracle System Assistant is not visible from the file system, or if you are unable to launch it, it could be offline, corrupted, or not installed.
  • Page 180 Troubleshoot and Verify Oracle System Assistant For instructions, see “Launch Oracle System Assistant at Startup” on page Boot the server. Oracle X4 Series Servers Administration Guide • April 2016...
  • Page 181 ■ “Enable or Disable Oracle System Assistant (BIOS)” on page 171. If Oracle System Assistant is NOT disabled, check to see if it is physically present in the ■ server. Check your hardware documentation for details and contact Oracle Support.

  • Page 182: Check Oracle System Assistant Media Integrity

    If your version of Oracle System Assistant is damaged, download the Oracle System Assistant updater image file for your server from the My Oracle Support site. For more information, see “Restore Oracle System Assistant Software” on page 183.

  • Page 183: Restore Oracle System Assistant Software

    Restore Oracle System Assistant Software If the Oracle System Assistant software has been overwritten, erased, or corrupted, you can download the image file that is available from the My Oracle Support site to restore Oracle System Assistant to the USB device.
  • Page 184 SW version -- Oracle System Assistant For information about accessing My Oracle Support and downloading this image, see “Update Oracle System Assistant and the Firmware Files on the Oracle System Assistant USB Drive (Oracle System Assistant Release 1.1)” on page 225.
  • Page 185 These events occur very quickly. Please watch carefully for these messages as they Note - appear only briefly on the screen. In the BIOS screen, press F8 to specify a temporary boot device for the Oracle System Assistant installation. Troubleshooting Oracle System Assistant...
  • Page 186 DVD drive, select SATA:HDD:P4:TSSTcorp CDDVDW TS-T633C as shown in the Please Select Boot Device menu, and then press Enter. If you chose to use the Oracle ILOM Remote Console application to make ■ the recovery image available to the server as a redirected DVD or as an ISO image, select USB:VIRTUAL:AMI Virtual CDROM 1.00 as shown in the Please...
  • Page 187 When the recovery process is finished, you have the option to verify the integrity of the files on the USB drive. At the verification prompt, do one of the following: The following screen appears and indicates that the Oracle System Assistant USB device was verified successfully. The system then reboots and launches the Oracle System Assistant application.
  • Page 188 Restore Oracle System Assistant Software The verification process starts. When the process is finished, the server boots to Oracle System Assistant. Oracle X4 Series Servers Administration Guide • April 2016...

  • Page 189: Setting Up And Configuring Bios

    Setting Up and Configuring BIOS This section describes how to use the BIOS Setup Utility on your system, and provides guidelines and instructions for selecting Legacy BIOS Boot Mode or UEFI Boot Mode. It includes: “BIOS Setup Utility” on page 189 ■...

  • Page 190: Access The Bios Setup Utility Menus

    USB, and others. Enable and disable Option ROMs. Boot Enable or disable internal Oracle System Assistant support, set the boot mode to Legacy or UEFI, and configure the boot device priority. UEFI Driver Control Appears only if the boot mode is set to UEFI Boot Mode. Only UEFI boot options are present to the user.
  • Page 191 ■ Control, and select Reset from the Select Action drop-down list. ■ From the Oracle ILOM CLI on the server SP: Type reset /System. The POST sequence begins. Refer to your server service manual for more details. To enter the BIOS Setup Utility, press the F2 key (Ctrl+E from a serial connection) when prompted.

  • Page 192: Exit The Bios Setup Utility

    A confirmation dialog box appears. To exit the BIOS Setup Utility, select OK in the confirmation dialog box. Save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility, or select an alternative exit option. Oracle X4 Series Servers Administration Guide • April 2016...

  • Page 193: Navigate The Bios Setup Utility Menus

    & Exit menu, the subsequent reboot might take longer than a typical reboot when no settings were modified. The additional delay is required to ensure that changes to the BIOS settings are synchronized with Oracle ILOM. “Access the BIOS Setup Utility Menus” on page 190...

  • Page 194: Bios Key Mappings

    ■ BIOS Key Mappings When you view the BIOS output from a terminal using the Oracle ILOM remote console feature, some terminals do not support function keys. BIOS supports the mapping of function keys to Control key sequences when serial redirection is enabled. The following table provides a description of the function key to Control key mappings.

  • Page 195: Set Uefi Late Synchronization

    Not applicable to the UEFI Driver Control Menu. Ctrl+P Activate the BIOS Boot Not applicable. menu. Ctrl+O Launches Oracle System Activate Load Optimal Assistant. BIOS boots to Values dialog box menu. Oracle System Assistant, Not applicable to the UEFI bypassing the current Boot Driver Control Menu.

  • Page 196: Legacy Bios Boot Mode And Uefi Boot Mode

    See your installation guide for a list of the operating systems that support UEFI boot mode. Oracle X4 Series Servers Administration Guide • April 2016...

  • Page 197: When To Select Legacy Or Uefi Bios Boot Mode

    Legacy BIOS Boot Mode and UEFI Boot Mode When to Select Legacy or UEFI BIOS Boot Mode When the option is available to choose between Legacy BIOS Boot Mode or UEFI Boot Mode, the advantages of UEFI Boot Mode include: Boots faster.

  • Page 198: Viewing And Changing The Boot Mode

    Oracle System Assistant. If you are installing an operating system using the Oracle System ■ Assistant, you can view or set the target boot mode for your server on the Oracle System Assistant Install Operating System screen, as described in “Install an Operating System...
  • Page 199 Select UEFI Boot Mode or Legacy BIOS Boot Mode (BIOS) Your system supports both UEFI Boot Mode and Legacy BIOS Boot Mode. The operating system can only boot with the boot mode property value that was initially Note - set at installation. If you change the boot mode property value after installing the operating system, the operating system will become inoperable (will not boot).
  • Page 200 To save the changes and exit the screen, press F10. “Legacy BIOS Boot Mode and UEFI Boot Mode” on page 196 See Also ■ For BIOS screen details, see your server service manual. ■ Oracle X4 Series Servers Administration Guide • April 2016...

  • Page 201: Option Rom And I/O Space Allocation

    Option ROM and I/O Space Allocation Bootable devices such as onboard I/O or PCIe express cards 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 202: Configure Option Rom And I/O Space Allocation

    Identify the devices on which you need to configure option ROM and/or I/O space allocation. Before You Begin “Determine Whether You Need to Allocate Option ROM and I/O Space” on page 201. Start the BIOS. Oracle X4 Series Servers Administration Guide • April 2016...
  • Page 203 Configure Option ROM and I/O Space Allocation Power on the system. To enter the BIOS setup menu, when the POST appears, press: F2 if you’re connected through a Java console. ■ Control-E if you’re connected through a serial console. ■ The BIOS setup menu appears.
  • Page 204 When you have made all of your selections, select F10 to save your changes and exit. The BIOS enables or disables option ROM, and reallocates I/O space based on your selections the next time the server boots. Oracle X4 Series Servers Administration Guide • April 2016...
  • Page 205 Configure Option ROM and I/O Space Allocation For BIOS screen details, see your server service manual. See Also ■ Option ROM and I/O Space Allocation...
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  • Page 207: Configure Elastic Computing

    Elastic computing is supported on Sun Server X4-4 and Sun Server X4-8. For best Note - performance, use the latest Oracle Solaris operating system or the latest version of Oracle Linux with UEK kernel. During some periods, your enterprise applications or databases might benefit from having as many cores as possible, while at other times having fewer but faster cores results in greater overall performance.

  • Page 208: Understanding Elastic Computing

    Elastic computing gives you the ability to configure a single server dynamically to meet the needs of many types of workloads. You can activate or deactivate cores using the Solaris or Oracle Linux OS, or the BIOS Setup Utility.

  • Page 209: Calculate Socket And Core Numbers

    To deactivate a core, you must deactivate both virtual processors associated with that core. You can also use operating system commands to display virtual processor numbers. See: “Configure Elastic Computing (Oracle Solaris Operating System)” on page 211 ■ “Configure Elastic Computing (Oracle Linux Operating System)” on page 212 ■...
  • Page 210 3. Multiply the decimal by 15 to find the remainder, which is the core number on this socket. For example: .133333333333333 X 15 = 2. Core 32 is processor 2, core 2. Oracle X4 Series Servers Administration Guide • April 2016...

  • Page 211: Configure Elastic Computing (Oracle Solaris Operating System)

    Configure Elastic Computing (Oracle Solaris Operating System) Use this procedure to activate or deactivate cores using the Oracle Solaris operating system. You can do this as often as you need, while the application is running. If a core is deactivated in BIOS, it cannot be activated in the OS.

  • Page 212: Configure Elastic Computing (Oracle Linux Operating System)

    Configure Elastic Computing (Oracle Linux Operating System) Use this procedure to activate or deactivate cores using the Oracle Linux operating system. You can do this as often as you need, while the application is running. Oracle X4 Series Servers Administration Guide • April 2016...
  • Page 213 If a core is deactivated in BIOS, it cannot be activated in the OS. Note - This task is supported on Oracle Linux 5.10 and 6.5 (x64-bit) or newer, based on UEK R3 Before You Begin (Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel Release 3).
  • Page 214 # echo 1 > /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu89/online # echo 1 > /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu44/online # echo 1 > /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu104/online # echo 1 > /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu59/online # echo 1 > /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu119/online “Understanding Elastic Computing” on page 208 See Also Oracle X4 Series Servers Administration Guide • April 2016...

  • Page 215: Configure Elastic Computing (Bios Setup Utility)

    Configure Elastic Computing (BIOS Setup Utility) Configure Elastic Computing (BIOS Setup Utility) Use this task to activate or deactivate cores using the BIOS Setup Utility. If a core is deactivated in BIOS, it cannot be activated in the OS. ■ When you activate or deactivate cores in BIOS, it applies the change to all sockets in the ■...
  • Page 216 After you are finished, select F10 to save your work and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. “Understanding Elastic Computing” on page 208 See Also ■ “BIOS Setup Utility” on page 189 ■ For BIOS screen details, see your server service manual. ■ Oracle X4 Series Servers Administration Guide • April 2016...

  • Page 217: Downloading And Updating System Firmware And Software

    Overview” on page 217 Oracle System Get updates and install them. “Updating System Software and Firmware Assistant (Oracle System Assistant)” on page 220 Oracle ILOM Update the Oracle ILOM and BIOS “Updating Server or Blade Chassis Firmware firmware. (Oracle ILOM)” on page 229...
  • Page 218 This appears in OS PACK ■ downloads only. For example, a download for Sun Server X4-2, SW 1.1 for Oracle Linux 5 might be: X4-2 SW1.1 OS PACK OL_5U7 Types of Software Downloads The following tables explain the downloads and the tools used with them.
  • Page 219 Updates and Tools Overview Download Name Description ORACLE SYSTEM Bootable file that replaces older versions of Oracle System Assistant and provides ASSISTANT UPDATER updated versions of firmware, server-specific drivers for supported operating systems, server management tools. This patch updates the firmware, drivers, and server management tools on the USB drive, but does not install them.

  • Page 220: Updating System Software And Firmware (Oracle System Assistant)

    Before updating your server using Oracle System Assistant, you must configure the network port that Oracle System Assistant uses to access the web, and you might have to configure My Oracle Support so that your server has permission to obtain the downloads. For details, see “Preparing Oracle System Assistant for Updates”...

  • Page 221: Replace Oracle System Assistant And Update The Firmware Files On The Oracle System Assistant Usb Drive (Bios)

    Replace Oracle System Assistant and Update the Firmware Files on the Oracle System Assistant USB Drive (BIOS) Replace Oracle System Assistant and Update the Firmware Files on the Oracle System Assistant USB Drive (BIOS) This procedure replaces the Oracle System Assistant application, and places the latest versions of the firmware and drivers on the USB drive so that they are available to be installed.

  • Page 222: Update Oracle System Assistant And The Firmware Files On The Oracle System Assistant Usb Drive (Oracle System Assistant 1.2 Or Newer)

    Update Oracle System Assistant and the Firmware Files on the Oracle System Assistant USB Drive (Oracle System Assistant 1.2 or Newer) Update Oracle System Assistant and the Firmware Files on the Oracle System Assistant USB Drive (Oracle System Assistant 1.2 or Newer) This procedure updates the Oracle System Assistant application, and places the latest versions of the firmware and drivers on the USB drive so that they are available to be installed.
  • Page 223 Update Oracle System Assistant and the Firmware Files on the Oracle System Assistant USB Drive (Oracle System Assistant 1.2 or Newer) Click the Check for Updates button. If updates are available, they appear in the Available Updates drop-down list. Select an update from the Available Updates drop-down list.
  • Page 224 Update Oracle System Assistant and the Firmware Files on the Oracle System Assistant USB Drive (Oracle System Assistant 1.2 or Newer) Use the drop-down lists on the Get Local Updates screen to navigate to the updater ISO file. Click the Show Update button.

  • Page 225: Update Oracle System Assistant And The Firmware Files On The Oracle System Assistant Usb Drive (Oracle System Assistant Release 1.1)

    Update Oracle System Assistant and the Firmware Files on the Oracle System Assistant USB Drive (Oracle System Assistant Release 1.1) Update Oracle System Assistant and the Firmware Files on the Oracle System Assistant USB Drive (Oracle System Assistant Release 1.1) Use this procedure to update Oracle System Assistant release 1.1 using the Get Updates task.

  • Page 226: Update Software And Firmware (Oracle System Assistant)

    If the sign-in process stops, it might be because your user name and password do not Note - match, or because My Oracle Support is not configured to enable your server to get updates. To configure My Oracle Support to enable your server to get updates, see “Configure MOS to...
  • Page 227 Note - If required, the server might automatically reboot one or more times during the update process. The time it takes to perform an Oracle ILOM/SP update depends on the Local Host Interconnect setting in Oracle ILOM. If the Local Host Interconnect setting in Oracle ILOM is configured as host managed (true), ■...
  • Page 228 To perform a selective firmware update, select the firmware updates that you ■ want to install, and then click the Install Updates button. Components that are up-to-date cannot be selected. Note - Oracle X4 Series Servers Administration Guide • April 2016...

  • Page 229: Updating Server Or Blade Chassis Firmware (Oracle Ilom)

    Update BIOS and SP Firmware or CMM Firmware (Oracle ILOM) Before You Begin Download the firmware pack for your system from the My Oracle Support website at ■ https://support.oracle.com. The firmware pack contains the Oracle Integrated Lights Downloading and Updating System Firmware and Software...

  • Page 230: Oracle X4 Series Servers Administration Guide • April

    This procedure loads the BIOS and SP or CMM packages, but not other firmware, such as SAS expanders, host bus adapters, or controllers. Alternatively, for blades, you can use Oracle ILOM to load the complete package. Refer to Update Blade Chassis Component Firmware Images in the Oracle ILOM Configuration and Maintenance Guide for firmware release 3.1 or 3.2.

  • Page 231: Update Options

    Note - firmware the next time you power cycle your system. On some systems, Oracle ILOM upgrades the BIOS firmware the next time you reset your system even though you didn't choose to power cycle it. In this case, the reset takes longer than usual, and includes a power cycle, and in some cases can take up to 26 minutes.

  • Page 232: Updating Sp And Bios Firmware, And Hba Firmware (Oracle Hardware Management Pack)

    Updating SP and BIOS Firmware, and HBA Firmware (Oracle Hardware Management Pack) The Oracle Hardware Management Pack fwupdate command can be used to update the service processor and BIOS firmware, and the system HBA firmware. Like all Oracle Hardware Management Pack commands, it can be run from the operating system command line.

  • Page 233: Getting Firmware And Software From Mos

    Getting Firmware and Software From MOS Getting Firmware and Software From MOS You can use Oracle System Assistant to easily download and then use the latest software release. For further information, see “Updating System Software and Firmware (Oracle System Assistant)” on page 220.
  • Page 234 To review the readme file for this patch, click readme. To download the patch for the software release, click Download. In the File Download dialog box, click the patch zip file name. The patch for the software release downloads. Oracle X4 Series Servers Administration Guide • April 2016...

  • Page 235: Index

    ROM, 202 assigning hostname, 84 system contact (name), 84 Chassis Monitoring Module (CMM), 38 system identification information, 84 system identifier, 84 tools with Oracle Hardware Management Pack, 28 system location, 84 clock properties SP, 95 configure SP DNS, 98 configuring...
  • Page 236 Oracle System Assistant integrity check, 182 I/O space allocation, 201 mounting installing Oracle System Assistant flash drive operating system installation using Oracle System on Linux host, 163 Assistant, 118 on Oracle VM host, 162 Oracle X4 Series Servers Administration Guide • April 2016...
  • Page 237 202 set keyboard language, 173 determining whether you need to allocate, 201 starting, 34, 148 Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center starting from the Oracle ILOM web interface, 35, overview, 18 Oracle Hardware Management Pack troubleshooting, 177 accessing, 47 updating firmware, 226...
  • Page 238 Power Supply Light Load Efficiency Policies set, 103 (CMM), 109 power supply redundancy policy (CMM), 108 power target limit, 104 SP clock properties, 95 SP cooling down policies, 113 threads, 207 Oracle X4 Series Servers Administration Guide • April 2016...
  • Page 239 U-Boot, 127 UEFI Late Synchronization, 195 UEFI BIOS, 189, 198 UEFI Boot Mode, 198 UEFI diag, 127 user accounts Oracle ILOM, 93 viewing event log, 125 virtual drive iSCSI, 65 virtual processor, 207 Windows installing using Oracle System Assistant, 118...
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