9 Jan
2009
9 Jan
'09
1:27 p.m.
Hi Ed,
How do I access the Solaris console without going through LOM?
Best,
--tom
Ed Groenenberg wrote:
Hello Tom,
you do not really need the lom, just use the button on the back
to power it on.
You could also go to 'docs.sun.com' there's a ton of documentation.
Take a look at book '816-2756' this should bring you up to speed.
I use a V120, but it's been a while since I had to fiddle around
with the lom
Regards,
Ed
Ed,
Thanks, I new somebody on this list would have something useful
to say about this problem. I ordered a copy of Solaris 10 with
this in mind and so my last questions (at this time) are will I be
able to use the installation CD without knowing the LOMlite login
and password? Will it boot the CD by default when I manually power
on the machine? Will I be able see and control the console?
--tnx
--tom
Ed Groenenberg wrote:
Tom,
Best way is to install Solrais 8, 9 or 10.
Then install the SUNWlomu, SUNWlomr & SUNWlomm packages
followed by patch 110208-22. Then use the lom tool to
manipulate the lom config to your likings.
BTW, the patch has the latest firmware for the lom, so you
can also upgrade it if wanted.
Regards,
Ed
Sorry about the lack of true classic computing
content to this
question, but it does relate to a little bit older machine, a
Sunfire V100...
I purchased one of these from eBay in hopes of possibly upgrading
my home firewall and discovered that the machine has a Lights-Out-
Management (LOM) CPU controlling the main UltraSPARC IIi processor.
The LOM runs a monitor program (LOMlite) which on this particular
machine is currently configured to require a login/password when
communicating with the machine over the console serial port.
>From seemingly endless google searching, it sounds like I should be
able to break out of the LOMlite login/password cycle by resetting
the machine with the JP13 jumper. When I do this, LOM is reset, a
few seemingly ok diagnostic messages are emitted, and then the login
password are again requested.
I was unable to determine if there is some sort of default login
password.
The only path seems to be to possibly load the PATA IDE hard drive
with Solaris, and then use the Solaris tools to reset the LOM setup.
Does anyone on this list have any experience with this machine?
--tnx
--tom