HP iLO 3 User Guide

4 Using iLO
The main iLO features for a nonadministrative user are located in the Information, Remote Console,
Virtual Media, Power Management, and BL c-Class sections of the navigation pane. This guide
provides information about using iLO with the iLO web interface.
TIP: You can also perform many iLO tasks by using XML configuration and control scripts or
SMASH CLP. For information about using these methods, see the HP iLO 3 Scripting and Command
Line Guide, HP Scripting Toolkit for Linux User Guide, and HP Scripting Toolkit for Windows User
Guide.
Using the iLO web interface
You can use the iLO web interface to access iLO. You can also use a Remote Console, scripting,
or the CLP.
For Technical Support information, see the HP iLO 3 User Guide.
Browser support
The iLO web interface requires a browser that supports JavaScript. For a list of supported browsers,
see Table 6 (page 92).
Table 6 Supported browsers
ChromeFirefoxInternet ExploreriLO version
Chrome (latest version)ESR 107, 8, 9iLO 3 1.50
Chrome (latest version)ESR 107, 8, 9iLO 3 1.55
Chrome (latest version)ESR 107, 8, 9iLO 3 1.57
Chrome (latest version)ESR 178, 9, 10iLO 3 1.61
Chrome (latest version)ESR 248, 10iLO 3 1.70
If you receive a notice that your browser does not have the required functionality, verify that your
browser settings meet the following requirements, or contact your administrator.
The following settings must be enabled:
JavaScript—The iLO web interface uses client-side JavaScript extensively.
Cookies—Cookies must be enabled for certain features to function correctly.
Pop-up windows—Pop-up windows must be enabled for certain features to function correctly.
Verify that pop-up blockers are disabled.
Logging in to iLO
You must access the iLO web interface through HTTPS (HTTP exchanged over an SSL encrypted
session).
To log in to iLO:
1. Enter https://<iLO host name or IP address>.
The iLO login page opens.
If iLO is configured to use the Login Security Banner feature, a security message is displayed
on the login page.
For information about configuring the Login Security Banner, see “Configuring the Login
Security Banner” (page 67).
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