Sun server ALOM password reset (Factory default reset)

Sun server ALOM password reset (Factory default reset)

Here is how to reset the ALOM configuration on a Sun server.
Connect to the ALOM serial port. Power down the Sun server and remove the power cords from both power supplies.
Wait several seconds for power to discharge before reinserting the cords.
Press the Escape key during ALOM boot when the following text is displayed on the console.

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Boot Sector FLASH CRC Test
Boot Sector FLASH CRC Test, PASSED.

Return to Boot Monitor for Handshake
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After pressing the Escape key, the ALOM boot escape menu is printed:

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ALOM <ESC> Menu
e - Erase ALOM NVRAM.
m - Run POST Menu.
R - Reset ALOM.
r - Return to bootmon.
Your selection:
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Enter “e” to erase ALOM NVRAM

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Your selection: e
ALOM NVRAM erased.

ALOM <ESC> Menu

e - Erase ALOM NVRAM.
m - Run POST Menu.
R - Reset ALOM.
r - Return to bootmon.
Your selection:
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Enter “r” to return to the ALOM boot process

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Your selection: r
ALOM POST 1.0
Status = 00007fff
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ALOM then boots and reset all NVRAM settings.
You are automatically logged on as user admin with no password and no permissions.
All ALOM NVRAM settings are reset to the factory defaults.