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3. Log in to the Oracle ILOM SP (CLI) using the root user account and the root password, changeme.
<hostname> login: root
Password: changeme
The CLI prompt appears (->). You can now start, configure, and manage the server using Oracle ILOM.
▼ Apply Main Power to the Server
Caution –
Do not operate the server without all fans, component heatsinks, air baffles, and the cover
installed. Severe damage to server components can occur if the server is operated without adequate
mechanisms for cooling.
1. Verify that the power cords have been connected (
slowly flashing the standby pattern.
2. Press and release the recessed Power button on the front panel (
When main power is applied to the server, the main Power/OK LED flashes once per second to indicate the
system booting. The main Power/OK LED is steady green when the system is loading an operating system.
Note –
When the server powers on, the power-on self-test (POST) can take several minutes to complete.
3. Continue with initial software setup tasks, as described in the Sun Server X2-4 Installation Guide.
▼ Update Firmware
It is highly recommended that you use the Oracle Hardware Installation Assistant to upgrade system BIOS and
Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) firmware. For the latest Oracle Hardware Installation Assistant,
as well as firmware, tools and drivers, and related software, go to:
For more information about Oracle Hardware Installation Assistant, go to the documentation site at:
http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=hia
To upgrade system BIOS and Oracle ILOM firmware without using the Oracle Hardware Installation Assistant,
refer to the Oracle ILOM documentation for the version of Oracle ILOM supported for your server at:
For Oracle ILOM 3.0:
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For Oracle ILOM 3.1:
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All firmware and drivers are on the Tools and Drivers DVD, which is shipped in the Documentation and Media
Kit. You also can download the Tools and Drivers DVD software from the My Oracle Support site:
http://support.oracle.com
▼ Set Up the Platform Operating System and Driver Software
You can configure the preinstalled operating system (OS), or install a supported OS for your server. It is highly
recommended that you use the Oracle Hardware Installation Assistant to update firmware (regardless of OS)
and to install a Linux or Windows OS. Refer to the following table for more OS installation information.
http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=ilom30
http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=ilom31
) and that the main Power/OK LED (
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FIGURE 2
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