HP Integrity and HP 9000 iLO MP Operations Guide, Fifth Edition

Table 3-2 Console Connection Matrix (continued)
Required Connection ComponentsConsole Connection
Method
Operating
System
1. Monitor (VGA)
2. Keyboard (USB)
3. Mouse (USB)
VGA Port (no iLO MP
access; EFI only)
Windows
10/100 LAN cableLAN port
Determining the iLO MP LAN Configuration Method
To access the iLO MP through the iLO MP LAN, the iLO MP must acquire an IP address. The
way the iLO 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 3-3.
Once you have determined the iLO MP access method, you must determine how you will
configure the iLO MP LAN to acquire an IP address. Use one of the following methods:
• DHCP/DNS
• ARP Ping
• Local console serial port (RS-232)
• Remote/modem port
Table 3-3 provides all the possible IP address acquisition scenarios. Use this table to help you
select the appropriate LAN configuration method to obtain an IP address.
Table 3-3 LAN Configuration Methods
LAN Configuration MethodConsole Serial Port
(RS-232)
DNSDHCP
DHCPNoYesYes
DHCP, console serial port, or remote/modem portYesYesYes
ARP PingNoNoNo
ARP PingNoYesNo
ARP Ping, console serial port, or remote/modem portYesYesNo
Console serial port, or remote/modem portYesNoYes
Console serial port, remote/modem port, or ARP PingYesNoNo
Cannot set up the LAN. Reconsider your criteria.NoNoYes
Configuring the iLO MP LAN Using DHCP and DNS
DHCP automatically configures all DHCP-enabled servers with IP addresses, subnet masks, and
gateway addresses. All HP Integrity entry class servers with the iLO MP are shipped from the
factory with DHCP enabled.
HP recommends using the DHCP and DNS method to simplify access to the iLO MP.
IMPORTANT: You must know the DNS domain name, which is served out by the DHCP server,
unless it’s domain is local or the same domain.
When you use DHCP and DNS, you can connect to the iLO MP by entering the DNS name in
the browser rather than an IP address only if the following conditions applies:
32 Setting Up and Connecting the Console