Openboot Prom Diagnostics; Sun Advanced Lights Out Manager - Sun Microsystems Sun Fire V210 Getting Started Manual

OpenBoot PROM Diagnostics

With the upgrade to OpenBoot PROM 4.18.5 or a subsequently compatible version of
the OpenBoot PROM, diagnostics are enabled by default. This ensures complete
diagnostic test coverage on the initial boot and after error reset events. This change
results in increased boot time.
To change the system defaults and diagnostic settings after the initial boot, refer to
the OpenBoot PROM Enhancements for Diagnostic Operation (817-6957) document in
the shipping kit. You can also view or print this document at:
http://www.sun.com/documentation

Sun Advanced Lights Out Manager

The Sun Fire V210 and V240 servers ship with the Sun Advanced Lights Out
Manager (ALOM) software installed. The system console is directed to ALOM by
default and is configured to show server console information on startup.
ALOM enables you to monitor and control your server over either a serial
connection (using the SERIAL MGT port), or Ethernet connection (using the NET
MGT port). For information about configuring an Ethernet connection, refer to the
Sun Advanced Lights Outs Manager Software User's Guide.
Note – The ALOM serial port, labelled SERIAL MGT, is for server management
only. If you need a general purpose serial port, use the serial port labeled 10101.
ALOM can be configured to send email notification of hardware failures and other
events related to the server or to ALOM.
The ALOM circuitry uses standby power from the server. This means that:
ALOM is active as soon as the server is connected to a power source, and remains
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active until power is removed by unplugging the power cable.
ALOM continues to be effective even when the operating system is offline and
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when the server is in Standby mode.
For more information about ALOM, see the Sun Advanced Lights Out Management
Software User's Guide.
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