Figure 37 Server Rear Ports
53
USB 2.0 Ports
(any USB device)
1
iLO 2 MP RS-232 Serial Port
(DB-9F to DB-9F cable)
Connected to emulation
terminal device (PC, laptop,
or ASCII terminal)
VGA Port
No iLO 2 MP access; EFI only
4
iLO 2 MP LAN Port
(10/100 LAN)
2
General Use Serial Port
(Printers, etc.)
Use Table 29 to determine your physical connection method. Table 29 lists the appropriate
connection method, required connection components, and connectors to the host console.
Table 29 Physical Connection Matrix
Required Connection ComponentsConnection Method
RS-232 serial port 1. Host console
2. RS-232 serial port DB-9F to DB-9F cable
3. Emulation terminal device (for example, a PC, laptop, or ASCII terminal)
10/100 LAN cableLAN port
Determining the iLO 2 MP LAN Configuration Method
To access the iLO 2 MP through the iLO 2 MP LAN, the iLO 2 MP must acquire an IP address. The
way the iLO 2 MP acquires an IP address is dependent upon whether DHCP is enabled or disabled
on the server, and if DHCP and DNS services are available to the server. (See Table 30 for possible
scenarios.)
80 Installing the System