HP Integrity rx2660 Server User Service Guide

Preparation
Before you can configure the iLO 2 MP LAN, you must perform the following tasks:
• Determine the physical access method to select and connect cables.
• Determine the iLO 2 MP LAN configuration method and assign an IP address if necessary.
Determining the Physical iLO 2 MP Access Method
Before you can access the iLO 2 MP, you must first determine the correct physical connection
method. The iLO 2 MP has a separate LAN port from the system LAN port. It requires a separate
LAN drop, IP address, and networking information from that of the port used by the operating
system. See Figure 32 (page 64) for rear panel console connection port identification and cable
connection information.
Table 26 lists the appropriate connection method, required connection components, and connectors
to the host console. Use Table 26 to determine your physical connection method.
Table 26 Console Connection Matrix
Required Connection ComponentsConsole Connection
Method
Operating
System
Local RS-232 serial
port Remote/modem
port
HP-UX 1. RS-232 DB-9F to DB-9F modem eliminator cable
2. Console device (for example, a laptop or ASCII terminal)
10/100 LAN cableLAN port
Local RS-232 serial
port Remote/modem
port
Linux 1. RS-232 DB-9F to DB-9F modem eliminator cable
2. Console device (for example, a laptop or ASCII terminal)
10/100 LAN cableLAN port
Local RS-232 serial
port Remote/modem
port
OpenVMS 1. RS-232 DB-9F to DB-9F modem eliminator cable
2. Console device (for example, a laptop or ASCII terminal)
10/100 LAN cableLAN port
VGA Port (no iLO 2
MP access; EFI only)
Windows 1. Monitor (VGA)
2. Keyboard (USB)
3. Mouse (USB)
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 depends on whether DHCP is enabled or disabled on
the server, and if DHCP and DNS services are available to the server. (See Table 27 for possible
scenarios.)
Once you have determined the iLO 2 MP access, you must determine how you will configure the
iLO 2 MP LAN to acquire an IP address using the following methods:
• DHCP/DNS
• ARP Ping
• Local RS-232 serial port
• Remote/modem port
Table 27 provides all the possible scenarios. Use this table to help you select the appropriate LAN
configuration method to obtain an IP address.
68 Installing the Server