Installation Guide, Third Edition - HP Integrity rx2660 Server

Installing the Server into a Rack......................................................................................................36
HP Rack......................................................................................................................................36
Non-HP Rack..............................................................................................................................36
Installing the Server Into a Pedestal................................................................................................36
Connecting the Cables..........................................................................................................................37
ac Input Power.................................................................................................................................37
Power States...............................................................................................................................37
Applying Standby Power to the Server......................................................................................38
Connecting to the LAN....................................................................................................................38
Connecting and Setting Up the Console...............................................................................................39
Setting Up the Console....................................................................................................................39
Setup Checklist................................................................................................................................40
Setup Flowchart...............................................................................................................................41
Preparation......................................................................................................................................42
Determining the Physical iLO 2 MP Access Method.................................................................42
Determining the iLO 2 MP LAN Configuration Method..........................................................42
Configuring the iLO 2 MP LAN Using DHCP and DNS................................................................43
Configuring the iLO 2 MP LAN Using ARP Ping...........................................................................44
Configuring the iLO 2 MP LAN Using the RS-232 Serial Port........................................................45
Logging In to the iLO 2 MP.............................................................................................................46
Additional Setup..............................................................................................................................47
Modifying User Accounts and Default Password.....................................................................47
Setting Up Security.....................................................................................................................47
Security Access Settings........................................................................................................48
Accessing the Host Console..................................................................................................................48
Accessing the Host Console With the TUI - CO Command............................................................48
Interacting with the iLO 2 MP Using the Web GUI........................................................................48
Accessing the Graphic Console Using VGA ..................................................................................50
Powering On and Powering Off the Server..........................................................................................50
Power States.....................................................................................................................................50
Powering On the Server...................................................................................................................50
Powering On the Server Using the iLO 2 MP............................................................................51
Powering On the Server Manually.............................................................................................51
Powering Off the Server..................................................................................................................51
Powering Off the Server Using the iLO 2 MP............................................................................51
Powering Off the Server Manually............................................................................................52
Verifying Installed Components In the Server.....................................................................................52
Installation Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................55
Troubleshooting Methodology........................................................................................................55
Troubleshooting Using the Server Power Button............................................................................56
Server Does Not Power On..............................................................................................................56
EFI Menu is Not Available...............................................................................................................57
Operating System Does Not Boot....................................................................................................57
Operating System Boots with Problems..........................................................................................57
Intermittent Server Problems..........................................................................................................57
DVD Problems.................................................................................................................................58
Hard Drive Problems.......................................................................................................................58
Console Problems............................................................................................................................58
Downloading and Installing the Latest Version of the Firmware...................................................58
Downloading the Latest Version of the Firmware.....................................................................58
Installing the Latest Version of the Firmware on the Server......................................................58
Index.................................................................................................................................61
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