Installation Guide, Third Edition - HP Integrity rx2660 Server

Preparation
You must perform the following tasks before you can configure the iLO 2 MP LAN.
• 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 1-21 (page 38) for rear panel console connection port identification and cable
connection information.
Table 1-6 lists the appropriate connection method, required connection components, and
connectors to the host console. Use Table 1-6 to determine your physical connection method.
Table 1-6 Console Connection Matrix
Required Connection ComponentsConsole Connection
Method
Operating
System
1. RS-232 DB-9F to DB-9F modem eliminator cable
2. Console device (for example, a laptop or ASCII terminal)
Local RS-232 serial
port Remote/modem
port
HP-UX
10/100 LAN cableLAN port
1. RS-232 DB-9F to DB-9F modem eliminator cable
2. Console device (for example, a laptop or ASCII terminal)
Local RS-232 serial
port Remote/modem
port
Linux
10/100 LAN cableLAN port
1. RS-232 DB-9F to DB-9F modem eliminator cable
2. Console device (for example, a laptop or ASCII terminal)
Local RS-232 serial
port Remote/modem
port
OpenVMS
10/100 LAN cableLAN port
1. Monitor (VGA)
2. Keyboard (USB)
3. Mouse (USB)
VGA Port (no iLO 2
MP access; EFI only)
Windows
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 1-7 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 1-7 provides all the possible scenarios. Use this table to help you select the appropriate
LAN configuration method to obtain an IP address.
42 Installing the Server