HP Integrity iLO 3 Operations Guide

4 Logging in to iLO 3
This chapter provides instructions on how to log in to iLO 3.
Logging in to iLO 3 using the web GUI
1. Obtain the iLO Network Information Tag. The default iLO 3 user name and password is on
this tag.
NOTE:
On server blades, the iLO Network Information Tag is located on the right side of the
monarch blade.
On HP Integrity rx2800 i2/i4 servers, the iLO 3 Network Information Tag is located on
a pull-tab on the front panel.
2. Open a web browser, and then enter the DNS name or the IP address for the iLO 3.
3. Log in using the default iLO 3 user name and password.
Logging in to iLO 3 using the command-line interface
1. Obtain the iLO Network Information Tag. The default iLO 3 user name and password is on
this tag.
NOTE:
On server blades, the iLO Network Information Tag is located on the right side of the
monarch blade.
On HP Integrity rx2800 i2/i4 servers, the iLO 3 Network Information Tag is located on
a pull-tab on the front panel.
2. Access iLO 3 through the LAN, using Telnet, SSH, or a console emulation method. The iLO 3
MP login prompt appears.
3. Log in using the default the iLO 3 user name and password.
The following is the MP Main Menu:
CO: Console
VFP: Virtual Front Panel
CM: Command Menu
CL: Console Logs
SL: Show Event Logs
HE: Main Help Menu
X: Exit Connection
For information on the iLO 3 MP menus and commands, see Text user interface” (page 42).
TIP: When logging in to iLO 3, using the local or remote console serial ports, the login prompt
might not appear if another user is logged in through these ports. In this event, use Ctrl-B to access
the MP Main Menu and the hpiLO-> prompt.
IMPORTANT: On HP Integrity server blades, user interfaces such as MP TUI and console on the
auxiliary blades cannot be used for system control. They are enabled for HP Support. You must
enter all system-level commands only on the monarch blade.
Logging in to iLO 3 through the OA
On systems that use the OA, you can log in to the web GUI or the TUI through the OA.
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