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Old 09-15-2008
Changing HostID---Urgent

Hi all,

How can I change hostID on SUN Server with sun4u architecture?

Thanks
# 2  
Old 09-15-2008
For older systems the Host ID is stored on a little plastic module attached to the system board. If you need to use the ID of a different system (of the same type) grab that part and move it to the new one.
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Old 09-16-2008
do you need to chance your hostid permanent or just for an software installation? it's not really supported to chance your host-id, but like seg mentioned, it is stored on a chip. based on which type of box you're using, it was possible to order such a chip with a host-id you want, just ask your sun representative if it's possible for you hardware...

i found a script from Brendan Gregg that could change your host-id using dtrace in solaris 10.... but it's very cpu intensive... so perhaps just for a check or an installation...

zhostid

regards
- PRESSY
# 4  
Old 09-16-2008
Yes, its stored in the NVRAM chip.
A few tips which I found , aren't sure if it works.
How to change the HostID?--SunFire880
change hostid under Solaris 8
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