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3 Getting Connected to iLO 2

This chapter provides information on getting connected to iLO 2 through a rackmount server or

a server blade.

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Table of Contents3
About this Document15
- Intended Audience15
- New and Changed Information in this Edition15
- Publishing History15
Publishing History Details15
- Document Organization17
- Typographic Conventions18
- Related Information18
- HP Contact Information19
- Documentation Feedback19
- Manufacturing Part19
Introduction to Ilo 221
- Features21
  - Standard Features22
  - Advanced Features25
- Obtaining and Activating Ilo 2 Advanced Pack Licensing27
  - Lights-Out Advanced KVM Card27
- Supported Systems and Required Components and Cables27
Supported Systems and Required Components Matrix27
- Integrity Ilo 2 Supported Browsers and Client Operating Systems28
- Security28
  - Protecting SNMP Traffic29
Oa/Ilo Network Port and Components31
Ports and Leds31
- HP Integrity Server Blade Components31
  - Onboard Administrator31
Onboard Administrator Leds and Buttons32
- HP Integrity Rx2660 Server Components33
- HP Integrity Rx3600 and Rx6600 Server Components33
Ilo 2 MP Status Leds33
- Ilo 2 MP Status Leds34
HP Integrity Rx2660 Server Rear View33
HP Integrity Rx3600 and Rx6600 Server Rear Ports and Leds34
- Ilo 2 MP Reset Button35
  - Resetting Local User Accounts and Passwords to Default Values35
- Console Serial Port and Auxiliary Serial Port35
Console Serial Port Pinouts35
- MP LAN Port36
  - MP LAN Leds36
Console Serial Port (RS-232) Connector35
MP LAN Port Pinouts36
MP LAN Link Status Leds36
MP LAN Link Speed Leds36
Getting Connected to Ilo 237
- Setup Checklist38
- Setup Flowchart39
- Rackmount Server Connection40
  - Preparing to Set up Ilo 240
    - Determining the Physical Ilo 2 Access Method40
Physical Connection Matrix40
- Determining the Ilo 2 MP LAN Configuration Method41
- Configuring the Ilo 2 MP LAN Using DHCP and DNS41
LAN Configuration Methods41
- Configuring the Ilo 2 MP LAN Using ARP Ping42
ARP Ping Commands42
- Configuring the Ilo 2 MP LAN Using the Console Serial Port43
- Server Blade Connection45
  - Connecting to a Server Blade Ilo 2 Using the Console Serial Port45
    - Connecting the SUV Cable to the Server Blade46
SUV Cable47
- Connecting the Server Blade to Ilo 2 Using the Onboard Administrator48
Connecting the SUV Cable to the Server Blade48
- Auto Login49
- Additional Setup51
Logging in to Ilo 255
- Logging in to Ilo 2 Using the Web GUI55
- Logging in to Ilo 2 Using the Command Line Interface55
- Network Port Usage55
TCP Ports56
UDP Ports56
Adding Advanced Features57
- Lights-Out Advanced KVM Card for Sx2000 Servers57
  - Lights-Out Advanced KVM Card Requirements58
  - Configuring the Lights-Out Advanced KVM Card59
Supported System Configurations59
Availability of Features59
- X2022; Rx764059
- X2022; Rx864059
- X2022; Superdome Sx200059
- Lights-Out Advanced KVM Card IRC Feature60
- Lights-Out Advanced KVM Card Vmedia Feature60
- Installing the Lights-Out Advanced KVM Card in a Server61
PCI-X or PCI-X/Pcie Card Cage (Common to All Supported Servers)62
- Lights-Out Advanced KVM Card Quick Setup Steps63
- Using Lights-Out Advanced KVM Features64
DVC.cab Error64
- MID Range PCI Backplane Power Behavior65
- Troubleshooting the Lights-Out Advanced KVM Card65
- Core I/O Card Configurations66
General Troubleshooting66
- Supported PCI-X Slots67
- Upgrading the Lights-Out Advanced KVM Card Firmware67
Unsupported Core I/O Configurations with Possible Solutions67
Mode-1 PCI-X Slots by Server and Backplane67
Accessing the Host (Operating System) Console69
- Accessing a Text Host Console through Ilo 2 Virtual Serial Console69
Web Login Page69
- Accessing Online Help70
- Accessing a Text Host Console Using the TUI70
  - Help System70
Status Summary Page70
- Accessing a Graphic Host Console Using the Integrated Remote Console71
- Accessing a Text Host Console Using SMASH SM CLP71
Configuring DHCP, DNS, LDAP, and Schema-Free LDAP73
- Configuring DHCP73
- Configuring DNS74
- Configuring LDAP Extended Schema74
  - Login Process Using Directory Services with Extended LDAP75
- Configuring Schema-Free LDAP76
  - Setting up Directory Security Groups77
  - Login Process Using Directory Services Without Schema Extensions77
- LDAP and MP Login for Integrity Cell-Based Servers78
Command Categories79
Access Rights for Cell-Based Servers80
Commands and Associated Access Right80
- Partition User Support Options82
Using Ilo 283
- Text User Interface83
  - MP Command Interfaces83
  - MP Main Menu84
    - MP Main Menu Commands84
MP Command Interfaces84
- CO (Console): Leave the MP Main Menu and Enter Console Mode85
- VFP (Virtual Front Panel): Simulate the Display Panel85
- CM (Command Mode): Enter Command Mode85
- SMCLP (Server Management Command Line Protocol): Switch to the SMASH SMCLP85
- CL (Console Log): View the History of the Console Output85
- SL (Show Logs): View Events in the Log History85
- Events86
Ilo 2 Event Log Filter Options87
Alert Levels87
Events and Actions88
Navigation Commands88
- HE (Help): Display Help for the Menu or Command in the MP Main Menu89
- Exit): Exit Ilo 289
- Command Menu89
MPEL Log Navigation Filter89
Command Menu Commands89
- Command Line Interface Scripting91
Status Summary General Page110
Web GUI110
- System Status110
  - Status Summary > General110
Status Summary General110
Server Status General110
- Status Summary > Active Users111
Status Summary Active Users Page111
- Status Summary > FW Revisions112
FW Revisions Page112
Active Users112
FW Revisions112
- Server Status > General113
Server Status General Page113
- Server Status > Identification114
Server Status Identification Page114
- System Event Log115
Server Status Identification114
System Event Log Page115
- Events116
- Remote Serial Console116
Remote Serial Console Page117
Remote Serial Console Window118
Supported Terminal Types118
- Virtual Serial Port119
- Integrated Remote Console119
  - IRC Requirements and Usage119
  - Accessing the IRC122
Integrated Remote Console Page123
IRC Page Description123
- Integrated Remote Console Fullscreen124
Integrated Remote Console Window124
IRC Window Description124
- Virtual Media125
  - Using Ilo 2 Virtual Media Devices125
    - Virtual CD/DVD126
Virtual Media Page126
Virtual Media Dialog Box (before Connection)127
- Creating the Ilo 2 Disk Image Files128
Virtual Media Dialog Box (after Connection)128
Local Image File Dialog Box129
Create Media Image Dialog Box129
- Virtual Floppy/Usb Key130
- Virtual Media Applet Timeout131
- Supported Operating Systems and USB Support for Vmedia131
Virtual Floppy/Usb Key131
- Java Plug-In Version132
- Client Operating System and Browser Support for Vmedia132
- Power Management132
  - Power & Reset132
Power & Reset Page132
Power Meter Readings132
Power Regulator132
- Power Meter Readings133
Power Meter Readings Page134
- Power Regulator135
Power Regulator Page136
- Administration137
  - Firmware Upgrade137
Local Accounts137
Group Accounts137
SNMP Settings137
- Licensing138
Licensing Page138
- User Administration > Local Accounts139
- Group Accounts140
Local Accounts Page140
- Access Settings141
Group Accounts Page141
Login Options141
- Lan142
LAN Page142
- Serial Page143
- Login Options Page143
- Current LDAP Parameters144
Login Options Page144
Current LDAP Parameters Page145
Current LDAP Parameters145
- Network Settings146
- Network Settings > Standard146
Standard Page146
- Domain Name Server147
Domain Name Server Page147
- SNMP Settings148
SNMP Settings Page148
- BL C-Class149
  - Onboard Administrator149
  - SNMP Settings Page Description149
- Help150
- Onboard Administrator Page Description150
Help Page151
- SMASH Server Management Command Line Protocol152
Supported Command Verbs155
- Command Targets156
- Command Target Properties156
- Command Options156
SM CLP Reserved Characters and Character Sequences158
- System Reset Power Status and Power Control159
System1 Properties159
- Map1 (Ilo 2) Target160
  - Target: Map1160
  - Map1 Example160
Map1 Properties160
- Resetting Ilo 2161
- Text Console Services161
  - Opening the MP Main Menu from SM CLP161
    - Target: Map1/Textredirectsap1161
    - Opening the System Console Interface from SM CLP161
      - Target: System1/Consoles1/Textredirectsap1161
Map1/Textredirectsap1 Properties161
- Switching between the System Console and the SM CLP162
System1/Consoles1/Textredirectsap1 Properties162
- Firmware Revision Display and Upgrade163
  - SM CLP Firmware Targets163
Swinstallsvc1 Properties163
Swinventory1 Properties163
- Displaying Firmware Revisions164
Swid# Properties164
- Firmware Upgrade165
- Remote Access Configuration165
  - Telnet SM CLP Targets165
    - Target: Map1/Telnetsvc1165
Telnetsvc1 Properties165
- Telnet Examples166
- Ssh166
- Target: Map1/Sshsvc1166
- SSH Examples166
- Network Configuration166
  - SM CLP Network Targets, Properties, and Verbs166
    - Target: Map1/Enetport1166
Sshsvc1 Properties166
- Target: Map1/Enetport1/Lanendpt1167
- Target: Map1/Enetport1/Lanendpt1/Ipendpt1167
Enetport1 Properties167
Lanedpt1 Properties167
- Target: Map1/Dhcpendpt1168
- Target: Map1/Dnsendpt1168
Ipendpt1 Properties168
Dhcpendpt1 Properties168
- Target: Map1/Enetport1/Lanendpt1/Ipendpt1/Gateway1169
- Target: Map1/Dnsserver1, Map1/Dnsserver2, Map1/Dnsserver3169
- Target: Map1/Settings1/Dnssettings1169
Dnsendpt1 Properties169
Gateway1 Properties169
Dnsserver1, Dnsserver2, Dnsserver3 Properties169
- SM CLP Network Command Examples170
Dnssettings1 Properties170
- Vmedia171
  - Setting up IIS for Scripted Vmedia171
  - Vmedia Functionality on Server Blades and Rack-Mounted Servers172
Cddr1 Properties173
- User Accounts Configuration176
  - Target: Map1/Group1176
  - Target: Map1/Group1/Account176
Group1 Properties176
Account# Properties176
- User Account Examples177
- LDAP Configuration177
  - Target: Map1/Settings1/Oemhp_Ldapsettings1177
  - LDAP Configuration Examples178
Oemhp_Ldapsettings1 Properties178
Installing and Configuring Directory Services179
- Directory Services179
Schema Setup Screen183
- Management Snap-In Installer184
- Directory Services for Active Directory184
  - Active Directory Installation Prerequisites184
Schema Results Screen184
- Preparing Directory Services for Active Directory185
- Installing and Initializing Snap-Ins for Active Directory186
- Example: Creating and Configuring Directory Objects for Use with Ilo 2 in Active Directory186
Directory Example187
Create New HP Management Object Dialog Box187
Select Users Dialog Box188
- Directory Services Objects189
Lights-Out Management Tab189
- Active Directory Snap-Ins190
  - Managing HP Devices in a Role190
  - Managing Users in a Role190
HP Devices Tab190
- Setting Login Restrictions191
Members Tab191
Role Restrictions Tab191
- Setting Time Restrictions192
- Defining Client IP Address or DNS Name Access192
Logon Hours Screen192
- Setting User or Group Role Rights193
New Ip/Mask Dialog Box193
- Directory Services for Edirectory194
  - Installing and Initializing Snap-In for Edirectory194
Lights-Out Management Tab194
Lights-Out Management Rights194
- Example: Creating and Configuring Directory Objects for Use with Ilo 2 Devices in Edirectory195
  - Creating Objects195
Roles and Devices Example195
- Creating Roles196
Select Object Subtype Dialog Box196
Setting Role Rights197
- Directory Services Objects for Edirectory198
  - Adding Role Managed Devices198
  - Adding Members198
Role Managed Devices Subtab198
- Setting Role Restrictions199
Members Tab (Edirectory)199
Role Restrictions Subtab (Edirectory)199
- Setting Time Restrictions200
  - Defining Client IP Address or DNS Name Access200
  - Setting Lights-Out Management Device Rights200
Add New Restriction Dialog Box200
- Installing Snap-Ins and Extending Schema for Edirectory on a Linux Platform201
  - Installing the Java Runtime Environment201
Lights-Out Management Device Rights Tab201
Management Device Rights201
- Installing Snap-Ins202
- Extending Schema202
- Verifying Snap-In Installation and Schema Extension203
- Using the LDAP Command to Configure Directory Settings in Ilo 2203
- User Login Using Directory Services204
- Certificate Services205
- Directory-Enabled Remote Management205
Admin User Gaining Admin Role Right, Example 1207
Admin User Gaining Admin Role Right, Example 2207
- IP Address Range Restrictions208
- IP Address and Subnet Mask Restrictions208
- DNS-Based Restrictions208
- Role Address Restrictions208
- Enforcing Directory Login Restrictions208
- Enforcing User Time Restrictions209
User and Role Access Restrictions209
User Time Restrictions209
- User Address Restrictions210
- Creating Multiple Restrictions and Roles210
Restricting General Use210
- Directory Services Schema (LDAP)211
  - HP Management Core LDAP Object Identifier Classes and Attributes211
    - Core Classes211
    - Core Attributes211
Restricting the Reset Role211
Hpqtarget211
Hpqrole211
Hpqpolicy211
Hpqpolicydn211
Hpqrolemembership211
- Core Class Definitions212
- Ilo 2-Specific LDAP OID Classes and Attributes214
Glossary217
Onboard Administrator221
Index225

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