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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.

Using Oracle System Assistant 153

Table of Contents

Default Chapter5
- Table of Contents5
Using this Documentation13
- Change History14
About the Administration Guide17
- Single System Management Tools17
- Multiple System Management Tools18
- System Administration Tasks19
About Single System Management Tools23
- Oracle System Assistant Overview23
  - Revisions of Oracle System Assistant25
- Oracle Integrated Lights out Manager (ILOM) Overview26
  - Oracle ILOM Tasks Defined in this Guide28
- Oracle Hardware Management Pack Overview28
  - Oracle Hardware Management Pack Utilities30
- BIOS Setup Utility Overview30
  - UEFI Boot Mode and Legacy BIOS Boot Mode31
- Product Documentation31
Accessing System Administration Tools33
- Accessing Oracle System Assistant33
- Accessing Oracle ILOM38
  - Establish a First-Time Management Connection to Oracle ILOM38
  - Launch and Log in to Oracle ILOM39
- Launching Oracle ILOM Remote Redirection Sessions for KVMS41
- Accessing Oracle Hardware Management Pack47
  - Access Oracle Hardware Management Pack48
- Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility48
  - Access the BIOS Setup Utility48
Controlling Server Power51
- Server Power States51
- Power off Host Using the Power Button52
- Power on Host Using the Power Button53
- Power Host on and off (Oracle ILOM)53
Modifying Boot Order55
- Modify the Boot Order (BIOS)55
- Set Next Boot Device (Oracle ILOM)57
Configuring Storage Resources59
- RAID Configuration Options59
- Modifying Iscsi Virtual Drive Properties65
  - Modify Iscsi Virtual Drive Properties in Legacy BIOS Boot Mode (BIOS)66
  - Modify Iscsi Virtual Drive Properties in UEFI Boot Mode (BIOS)72
Performing Initial Setup Actions for Server Management83
- Assigning System Identification Information84
- Configuring Oracle ILOM Network Settings87
- Adding Oracle ILOM User Accounts93
  - 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 Properties95
  - Set SP Clock Properties (Oracle System Assistant)96
  - Set SP Clock Properties (Oracle ILOM)97
- Configure SP DNS (Oracle System Assistant)98
- Downloading Oracle Hardware Management Pack99
- Configure TPM Properties (BIOS)100
Setting System and Management Power Policies (Oracle ILOM)103
- Setting System-Wide Power Management Settings (Oracle ILOM)103
- Setting SP Policy for Host Power at Boot (Oracle ILOM)111
  - Set SP Host Power Policy at Boot111
- Setting Server Cooling down Policies (Oracle ILOM)112
  - Set SP Cooling down Policies113
- Forcing Blade to be SAS2 Capable (Oracle ILOM)113
  - Force Server Blade to be SAS2 Capable114
- Ilom)114
  - Set Low-Line Power Override Mode Policy for Sun Server X4-4115
Installing an Operating System117
- Preparing to Install an Operating System117
- Install an Operating System (Oracle System Assistant)118
Monitoring Server Inventory and Health121
- Viewing Server Information and Inventory121
  - View Server Information and Inventory (Oracle System Assistant)121
  - View Server or Blade System Information and Inventory (Oracle ILOM)123
- Monitoring and Resolving Open Problems124
- Diagnostics Overview127
Backing up and Restoring Firmware Configurations and BIOS Settings131
- Backing Up, Restoring, or Replicating the BIOS Firmware Configuration131
- Ilom)131
- Backing Up, Restoring, or Replicating the Oracle ILOM Firmware Configuration135
- 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
  - Import Hardware Configuration (Oracle System Assistant 1.2)144
Using Oracle System Assistant147
- Accessing Oracle System Assistant147
- Using the Oracle System Assistant User Interface152
- Accessing Files on the Oracle System Assistant Flash Drive157
Managing Oracle System Assistant165
- Preparing Oracle System Assistant for Updates165
  - Configure Network Interface Settings (Oracle System Assistant)165
  - Configure MOS to Enable Oracle System Assistant Updates168
- Enabling and Disabling Oracle System Assistant170
  - Disable Oracle System Assistant (Oracle System Assistant)171
  - Enable or Disable Oracle System Assistant (BIOS)171
- Set Oracle System Assistant Keyboard Language173
- Configuration Management (Oracle System Assistant)174
- Export Usage Logs (Oracle System Assistant 1.2)175
Troubleshooting Oracle System Assistant177
Note - for Information about Potential Problems and Workarounds for Oracle System Assistant178
- Oracle System Assistant Known Issues178
- Troubleshoot and Verify Oracle System Assistant179
- Check Oracle System Assistant Media Integrity182
- Restore Oracle System Assistant Software183
Setting up and Configuring BIOS189
- BIOS Setup Utility189
- Legacy BIOS Boot Mode and UEFI Boot Mode196
Option ROM and I/O Space Allocation201
- Determine Whether You Need to Allocate Option ROM and I/O Space201
- Configure Option ROM and I/O Space Allocation202
Configure Elastic Computing207
- Understanding Elastic Computing208
  - Cores and Maximum Frequency208
  - Calculate Socket and Core Numbers209
- Configure Elastic Computing (Oracle Solaris Operating System)211
- Configure Elastic Computing (Oracle Linux Operating System)212
- Configure Elastic Computing (BIOS Setup Utility)215
Downloading and Updating System Firmware and Software217
- Updates and Tools Overview217
- Updating System Software and Firmware (Oracle System Assistant)220
- Updating Server or Blade Chassis Firmware (Oracle ILOM)229
  - Update BIOS and SP Firmware or CMM Firmware (Oracle ILOM)229
    - Oracle X4 Series Servers Administration Guide • April230
    - Update Options231
- Updating SP and BIOS Firmware, and HBA Firmware (Oracle Hardware Management Pack)232
- Getting Firmware and Software from MOS233
  - Download Firmware and Software Using My Oracle Support233
Index235

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