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 >> > >