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Solution Type Technical Instruction Sure Solution 1001828.1 : Advanced Lights Out Management FAQ for Sun Fire[TM] V125, V210, V215, V240, V245, V250, V440, V445 and Netra[TM] 210, 240, 440 Servers
PreviouslyPublishedAs 202501
Applies to:Sun Netra 210 ServerSun Netra 440 Server Sun Fire V125 Server Sun Fire V240 Server Sun Fire V245 Server All Platforms To discuss this information further with Oracle experts and industry peers, we encourage you to review, join or start a discussion in the My Oracle Support Community, Oracle Solaris Entrylevel Servers. GoalThis article addresses frequently asked questions pertaining to Sun Advanced Lights Out Manager with respect to Sun Fire[TM] V125/Sun Fire[TM] V210/Sun Fire[TM] V215/Sun Fire[TM] V240/Sun Fire[TM] V245/Sun Fire[TM] V250/Sun Fire[TM] V440/Sun Fire[TM] V445 and Netra[TM] 210/Netra[TM] 240/Netra[TM] 440 servers.SolutionSteps to Follow ALOM faq for sun equip Q. What versions of Advanced Lights Out Management (ALOM) are available? A. Presently, versions 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5.x and 1.6 of ALOM are in use but only version 1.6 is available for download. Q. From where are new versions of ALOM obtained? A. Sun Advanced Lights Out Manager is available under the Systems Management heading at Sun Download Center. - Login to MOS and go to the Patches & Updates tab. - In the patch search field click on Product or Family - In the product field put in 'Advanced Lights Out Manager' and click the search button. - The next page will provide a patch name 10263984 - Click the patch number 10263984 and the page will show a button for Download - Click 'Download' and obtain the file shown: p10263984_160_Generic.zip - Unzip the file, it will provide the following firmware: * ALOM_1.6.10_fw_hw0.tar.gz - ALOM 1.6.10 Firmware for Sun Fire V125, V210, V240, V250, V440, and Netra 210, 240 and 440 * ALOM_1.6.10_fw_hw8.tar.gz - ALOM 1.6.10 Firmware for Sun Fire V215, V245 and V445 Q. How is ALOM installed? A. Obtain installation instructions from the downloaded ALOM package (see step A). Q. Is ALOM still available in the form of a patch? A. No, it was never a patch on SunSolve(SM). It is a download only. Q. Which versions of ALOM are required for Sun Fire and Netra systems? A. Refer to the following compatibility matrix: ALOM Hardware Operating min OBP Required Version Platform System Version Patches ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.0 Sun Fire V210 Solaris 8 12/02 OBP 4.8.2 None 1.1 Sun Fire V210 Solaris 8 12/02 OBP 4.8.2 None 1.2 Sun Fire V210 Solaris 8 07/03 OBP 4.11.4 None 1.3 Sun Fire V210 Solaris 8 07/03 OBP 4.11.4 None 1.4 Sun Fire V210 Solaris 8 07/03 OBP 4.11.4 None 1.5.x Sun Fire V210 Solaris 8 07/03 OBP 4.11.4 None 1.6.x Sun Fire V125 Solaris 8 02/04 OBP 4.22.17 None
NOTE: ALOM 1.6.x is the most recent and up-to-date version of this product. It has the latest platform support, support for updated system controller hardware and the latest bug fixes. It is the only release that supports all shipping hardware today. All prior versions should not be used on new shipping hardware and are no longer available on the Sun Download Center. NOTE: The OBP versions shown in the above matrix are just the minimum supported firmware versions. It is always recommended to upgrade to the latest FW versions, that can be found on MOS. NOTE: ALOM 1.6.x firmware have different download images. There is a download image for SunFire V215, V245, V445 and there is another image for the rest of the servers (see the second question above).
Product Netra 440 Server Netra 240 Server Sun Fire V210 Server Sun Fire V240 Server Sun Fire V250 Server Sun Fire V440 Server Netra 440 (AC) Server Netra 240 Server (AC) Sun Netra 210 Server Netra 240 RoHS Sun Netra 210 Server (AC) Sun Fire V445 Server Sun Fire V245 Server Sun Fire V125 Server Internal Comments Audited/updated 11/05/09 - Dencho.Kojucharov@Sun.COM, Entry Level SPARC Content Team Lead The warning above is due to the new flash RAM part Macronix MX29LV033 that is on the new ALOM cards and this new flash RAM is not supported on prior ALOM versions. This issue is addressed in Bug Id 4974479 v125, v210, v215, v240, v245, v250, v440, v445, Netra, alom, tamale, chalupa, enchilada, RMC, ALOM, faq, troubleshooting, explorer, network, system, management Previously Published As 72255 Change History Date: 2011-02-09 User name: Dencho Kojucharov Action: Process comments Comments: audited by Entry-Level SPARC Content Lead Updated the doc with the requested ALOM 1.6 download procedure. Date: 2006-10-13 User Name: 71396 Action: Approved Comment: Performed final review of article. No changes required. Publishing. Version: 31 Date: 2006-10-13 User Name: 71396 Action: Accept Comment: Version: 0 Date: 2006-10-13 User Name: 35315 Action: Approved Comment: solaris version for v215,v245,v445 are incorrect v215/245/445 solaris 10u2 which is 06/06 solaris 9 S9u9 (09/05) Version: 0 Date: 2006-10-13 User Name: 35315 Action: Accept Comment: Version: 0 Date: 2006-10-13 User Name: C140303 Action: Approved Comment: Added info about new ALOM firmware 1.6 and the supported platforms in it. Version: 0 Attachments This solution has no attachment |
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