HP Integrity iLO 3 Operations Guide

• Monitoring of server health and status
• Display of detailed information about the various internal subsystems and field replaceable
units (FRUs)
• At-a-glance virtual front panel to monitor system status and see the state of front panel LEDs
• Display and recording of system events with 4X larger console log to capture more
administrative information
• Scalable management: automatically grows with your multi-bladed Integrity servers, easily
managed through a consolidated iLO interface
• Direct System Firmware updating: use HP SUM, or iLO 3 directly, to easily update system
firmware without OS assistance, even while the OS is running or the server power is off
Integrity iLO 3 advanced features provide additional functionality such as 3X faster virtual media
with higher performance file transfers and updates. In addition, the advanced features increase
security by integrating iLO 3 user administration with the Active Directory or eDirectory. Integrity
iLO 3 advanced features are enabled automatically on every Integrity server equipped with iLO
3. The Integrity iLO 3 Advanced Pack license is built into every system. No additional licensing is
needed.
Integrity iLO is completely independent of the host system and the operating system. It has its own
microprocessor and runs its own firmware. The operating system cannot send packets out on the
MP LAN, and packets on the MP LAN cannot go to the operating system. The MP LAN is exclusive
to iLO and is driven by an embedded real-time operating system (RTOS) running on iLO.
NOTE: The following ProLiant iLO 3 features are not available on Integrity iLO 3:
• Virtual Folder
• Shared LAN
• Graphics Console Replay
Integrity iLO 3 features
Always-on capability
Integrity iLO 3 is active and available through the connections of the iLO MP LAN and the local
serial port as long as the power cord is plugged in. In the event of a complete power failure, iLO
3 data is protected by an onboard battery backup.
Multiple access methods
Access methods, with the exception of the serial console, can be enabled or disabled.
The available methods to access iLO 3 are as follows:
LAN Using Telnet, web, or SSH to access the iLO MP LAN
NOTE: Integrity iLO 3 ships with Telnet disabled by default.
Local serial port Using a terminal or laptop computer for direct connection
Web Using a graphical user interface (GUI)
Mirrored console
The system console output stream is reflected to all connected console users. Any user with write
access can provide input.
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