Table 5 Setup checklist
StatusProcedureActionStep
Standard setup
Preparation1 1. Determine an access method to select and connect the
cables.
2. Determine a LAN configuration method and assign an IP
address if necessary.
Select one of the three methods to configure the LAN for iLO
3 MP access:
Configure the iLO 3 MP LAN2
• DHCP with DNS
• RS-232 serial port
• Static IP address
Log on to iLO 3 from a supported web browser or command
line using the default user name and password.
Log on to iLO 33
Change the default user name and password on the
administrator account to your predefined selections.
Change default user name and
password
4
Set up the user accounts if you are using the local accounts
feature.
Set up user accounts5
Set up the security access settings.Set up security access6
Powering on and powering off the server
Power states
The server has the following power states (see Table 4 (page 24)):
• Standby power
• Full power
• Off
NOTE: If the power restore feature is set to Always On through iLO 3 PR command, the server
automatically powers on to the full power state when the power cord is plugged in to the server.
Powering on the server
Power on the server to full power using the following methods if the server is in the standby power
state:
• iLO 3 MPPC command
• Power button
Powering on the server using the iLO 3 MP
NOTE: If the power restore feature is set to Always On through the iLO 3 MP PR command, the
server automatically powers on to the full power state when the power cord is plugged in to the
server.
1. Plug all power cables into the receptacles on the rear panel of the server.
2. Initiate a console session, and access the MP Main Menu.
3. Enter CM to enable command mode.
4. Enter PC to use the remote power control command.
5. Enter ON to power on the server, and enter YES when prompted to confirm the action.
26 Installing the server