Action
• Verify that the configured directory server is the correct host.
• Verify that iLO has a clear communication path to the directory server through port 636 (consider any
routers or firewalls between iLO and the directory server).
• Verify that any local firewall on the directory server is enabled to allow communications through port
636.
Connect using SSL test reports a failure
Symptom
The Connect using SSL test reports the status Failed.
Cause
The SSL handshake and negotiation between iLO and the directory server were unsuccessful.
Action
• Enable the directory server for SSL negotiations.
• If you are using Microsoft Active Directory, verify that Active Directory Certificate Services is installed.
Bind to Directory Server test reports a failure
Symptom
The Bind to Directory Server test reports the status Failed.
Cause
iLO failed to bind the connection with the specified user name or an anonymous bind.
Action
• Verify that the directory server allows anonymous binding.
• If you entered a user name in the test boxes, verify that the credentials are correct.
• If you verified that the user name is correct, try using other user name formats; for example,
user@domain.com, DOMAIN\username, username (called Display Name in Active Directory), or
userlogin.
• Verify that the specified user is allowed to log in and is enabled.
Directory Administrator Login test reports a failure
Symptom
The Directory Administrator Login test reports the status Failed.
Cause
You entered values in the optional Directory Administrator Distinguished Name and Directory
Administrator Password boxes, and login to the directory server failed.
Connect using SSL test reports a failure 379