C H A P T E R 10

Integrating Sun V20z or V40z Servers

This chapter contains the following sections:

• Introduction, page 10-1
• Configuring the Host for Power Management, page 10-1
• Executing Power Management with VFrame, page 10-4

Introduction
VFrame works with Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) to control power on Sun V20z or
V40z hosts. To manage power remotely, you must first configure IPMI on your host.
Use the VFrame graphical user interface (GUI) to enter the host power control information after it is
configured on the host.
For additional information, refer to Sun documentation at this URL:
http://www.sun.com/products-n-solutions/hardware/docs/Servers/Workgroup_Servers/Sun_Fire_V20z/
index.html

Configuring the Host for Power Management

The IPMI tool is packaged with VFrame. The V20z and V40z servers include an integrated service
processor that complies with IPMI version 1.5.

Note This document assumes that you have connected an Ethernet cable to your Service Processor port and
that you have configured a user name and password. If you have not yet performed these tasks, refer to
your hardware documentation for detailed instructions.

Setting the IP Address of the Service Processor

The Service Processor (SP) on the Sun V20z and V40z does not have a default IP address set. Use the
LCD panel on the server to set the address.
The following steps set the SP network settings using a static IP address. You must specify a subnet mask
and default gateway.

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Follow these steps that use the LCD panel on the physical server to configure the IP, netmask, and
gateway settings:

Step 1 Press any operator panel button on the server front panel. The LCD panel displays the first menu option:
Menu
SP menu

Step 2 Press the Forward operator panel button until you reach the SP menu:
Menu
SP menu

Step 3 Press the Select operator panel button to display the SP menu options.
SP Menu:
Set SP IP info?

Step 4 Press the Select operator panel button. The following prompt displays with the default response:
SP use DHCP?
No

Step 5 Press the Select operator panel button. The LCD displays as follows:
SP IP Address:
0.0.0.0

Step 6 With the cursor in the first field, increase or decrease the value using the Back and Forward operator
panel buttons.
This field can hold a value between 0 and 255.
SP IP Address:
10.0.0.0

Step 7 After reaching your desired value, press the Select operator panel button to advance the cursor to the
next field.
SP IP Address:
10.0.0.0

Note The Back and Forward operator panel buttons automatically scroll, repeating the action as long
as the button is held down.

Step 8 Repeat step 6 andstep 7 for each field until the desired IP address is displayed, then use the Enter button
combination to save the IP Address.
Step 9 Continue with the process, which goes to the Subnet Mask network setting. The LCD displays as
follows:
SP netmask:
255.255.255.0

Step 10 Edit the subnet mask setting in the same manner as you did for the IP address. When finished, use the
Enter button combination to save the subnet mask.
Step 11 Continue with the process, which goes to the default gateway network setting. The LCD displays as
follows:
SP IP Gateway
10.10.30.1

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Step 12 Edit the default gateway setting in the same manner as you did for the IP address and the subnet mask.
When finished, use the Enter button combination to save the default gateway.
The LCD displays the following confirmation prompt:
Use new IP data:
Yes?

Step 13 Press the Select operator panel button to use the new data, or use the Cancel button combination to
disregard.
The SP address is now configured and the server is ready for use.

Configuring the Service Processor

To configure the service processor to support remote power management from the VFrame, follow these
steps:

Step 1 Log in to the service processor on your V20z or V40z.

[root@vs40 root]# ssh -l sun1 10.10.30.1
sun@10.3.1.217's password:

Sun Microsystems
IPMI v1.5 Service Processor

Version: V2.1.0.10
localhost $

Step 2 Enter the ipmi get channels command.

localhost $ ipmi get channels
Channel Status
lan disabled
sms enabled
Step 3 Enter the ipmi enable channel lan command. The UI prompts you for a password.
localhost $ ipmi enable channel lan
Password:
Step 4 Enter the password that you use to log in to the SP.
Password:
Step 5 Confirm the password.
Confirm password:
localhost

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Determining Service Processor Firmware Version

Before you can manage V20z or V40z power with VFrame, you must verify that your service processor
runs firmware version 2.0.0.48. To determine the version that runs on your SP, follow these steps:

Note VFrame power management may work with other firmware versions. However, if you attempt to manage
power with a different firmware version and the process fails, install supported firmware.

Step 1 Log in to the service processor on your V40z. In the following example, the user ID is sun1.
[root@vs40 root]# ssh -l sun1 10.10.30.1
sun@10.3.1.51's password: ****

Sun Microsystems
IPMI v1.5 Service Processor

Version: V2.1.0.10
localhost $

Step 2 Enter the sp update flash pic -v command to display the firmware version that runs on the SP.
localhost $ sp update flash pic -v
X1.0.1.0

Load the Correct Firmware on the Service Processor

In the event that your service processor does not run the appropriate firmware, refer to your V20z or
V40z hardware documentation for instructions. After you apply the correct firmware version, configure
the service processor.

Executing Power Management with VFrame

To execute power management, configure the type of management on VFrame, as well as any log-in and
password information. After you apply this configuration to VFrame, you can power-off, power-on,
reset, and disable the host.

Configuring VFrame for Power Management

To execute power management on a V20z or V40z with VFrame, follow these steps:

Step 1 Launch VFrame and log in.

Step 2 Navigate to the Assets link.
Step 3 Click the plus sign (+) next to the Assets link to expand the link.
Step 4 Click the Physical Servers link.

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Step 5 In the Physical Server Assets table, click the link of your V40z and scroll down to the bottom of the
display.
Step 6 From the Type pulldown menu, select IPMI v1.5+. Additional fields appear.
Step 7 In the Management IP Address, enter the IP address of the physical V20z or V40z server (that is, the
IP address of the service processor).
Step 8 (Optional) In the Username field, enter the userID that you need to log in to the SP.
Step 9 In the Password field, enter the password that you configured in step 4 under “Configuring the Service
Processor” on page 3.
Step 10 Click the Apply button.

Powering Off the Host

When you power off a host with VFrame, the SP remains active so you can power up the host. To power
down your V20z or V40z host, follow these steps:

Step 1 Launch VFrame and log in.

Step 2 Navigate to the Assets link.
Step 3 Click the plus sign (+) next to the Assets link to expand the link.
Step 4 Click the Physical Servers link.
Step 5 In the Physical Server Assets table, click the link of your V20z or V40z and scroll down to the bottom
of the display.
Step 6 Click the Power Off Server button to shut down the host.

Note The host powers down, but power remains available to the SP.

Powering On the Host

To power on your V20z or V40z host, follow these steps:

Step 1 Launch VFrame and log in.

Step 2 Navigate to the Assets link.
Step 3 Click the plus sign (+) next to the Assets link to expand the link.
Step 4 Click the Physical Servers link.
Step 5 In the Physical Server Assets table, click the link of your V20z or V40z and scroll down to the bottom
of the display.
Step 6 Click the Power On Server button to power-on the host.

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