HP Integrity iLO 2 Operations Guide
Table Of Contents
- HP Integrity iLO 2 Operations Guide
- Contents
- About This Document
- 1 Introduction to iLO 2
- Features
- Standard Features
- Always-On Capability
- Virtual Front Panel
- Multiple Access Methods
- Security
- User Access Control
- Multiple Users
- IPMI over LAN
- System Management Homepage
- Firmware Upgrades
- Internal Subsystem Information
- DHCP and DNS Support
- Group Actions
- Group Actions Using HP SIM
- SNMP
- SMASH
- SM CLP
- Mirrored Console
- Remote Power Control
- Power Regulation
- Event Logging
- Advanced Features
- Standard Features
- Obtaining and Activating iLO 2 Advanced Pack Licensing
- Supported Systems and Required Components and Cables
- Integrity iLO 2 Supported Browsers and Client Operating Systems
- Security
- Features
- 2 Ports and LEDs
- 3 Getting Connected to iLO 2
- 4 Logging In to iLO 2
- 5 Adding Advanced Features
- Lights-Out Advanced KVM Card for sx2000 Servers
- Lights-Out Advanced KVM card Requirements
- Configuring the Lights-Out Advanced KVM Card
- Lights-Out Advanced KVM Card IRC Feature
- Lights-Out Advanced KVM Card vMedia Feature
- Installing the Lights-Out Advanced KVM Card in a Server
- Lights-Out Advanced KVM Card Quick Setup Steps
- Using Lights-Out Advanced KVM Features
- Mid Range PCI Backplane Power Behavior
- Troubleshooting the Lights-Out Advanced KVM Card
- Core I/O Card Configurations
- Supported PCI-X Slots
- Upgrading the Lights-Out Advanced KVM Card Firmware
- Lights-Out Advanced KVM Card for sx2000 Servers
- 6 Accessing the Host (Operating System) Console
- 7 Configuring DHCP, DNS, LDAP, and Schema-Free LDAP
- 8 Using iLO 2
- Text User Interface
- MP Command Interfaces
- MP Main Menu
- MP Main Menu Commands
- CO (Console): Leave the MP Main Menu and enter console mode
- VFP (Virtual Front Panel): Simulate the display panel
- CM (Command Mode): Enter command mode
- SMCLP (Server Management Command Line Protocol): Switch to the SMASH SMCLP
- CL (Console Log): View the history of the console output
- SL (Show Logs): View events in the log history
- HE (Help): Display help for the menu or command in the MP Main Menu
- X (Exit): Exit iLO 2
- MP Main Menu Commands
- Command Menu
- Command Line Interface Scripting
- Command Menu Commands and Standard Command Line Scripting Syntax
- BP: Reset BMC passwords
- BLADE: Display BLADE parameters
- CA: Configure asynchronous local serial port
- DATE: Display date
- DC (Default Configuration): Reset all parameters to default configurations
- DF: Display FRU information
- DI: Disconnect LAN, WEB, SSH, or Console
- DNS: DNS settings
- FW: Upgrade the MP firmware
- HE: Display help for menu or command in command menu interface
- ID: System information settings
- IT: Inactivity timeout settings
- LC: LAN configuration usage
- LDAP: LDAP directory settings
- LM: License management
- LOC: Locator UID LED configuration
- LS: LAN status
- PC: Power control access
- PM: Power regulator mode
- PR: Power restore policy configuration
- PS: Power status
- RB: Reset BMC
- RS: Reset system through the RST signal
- SA: Set access LAN/WEB/SSH/IPMI over LAN ports
- SNMP: Configure SNMP parameters
- SO: Security option help
- SS: System Status
- SYSREV: Firmware revisions
- TC: System reset through INIT or TOC signal
- TE: Send a message to other mirroring terminals
- UC: User Configuration (users, passwords, and so on)
- WHO: Display a list of iLO 2 connected users
- XD: iLO 2 Diagnostics or reset
- Web GUI
- System Status
- Remote Serial Console
- Integrated Remote Console
- Virtual Media
- Power Management
- Administration
- BL c-Class
- Help
- SMASH Server Management Command Line Protocol
- SM CLP Features and Functionality Overview
- Accessing the SM CLP Interface
- Using the SM CLP Interface
- SM CLP Syntax
- System1 Target
- System Reset Power Status and Power Control
- Map1 (iLO 2) Target
- Text Console Services
- Firmware Revision Display and Upgrade
- Remote Access Configuration
- Network Configuration
- User Accounts Configuration
- LDAP Configuration
- Text User Interface
- 9 Installing and Configuring Directory Services
- Directory Services
- Directory Services for Active Directory
- Directory Services for eDirectory
- Installing and Initializing Snap-In for eDirectory
- Example: Creating and Configuring Directory Objects for Use with iLO 2 Devices in eDirectory
- Directory Services Objects for eDirectory
- Setting Role Restrictions
- Setting Time Restrictions
- Setting Lights-Out Management Device Rights
- Installing Snap-Ins and Extending Schema for eDirectory on a Linux Platform
- Using the LDAP Command to Configure Directory Settings in iLO 2
- User Login Using Directory Services
- Certificate Services
- Directory-Enabled Remote Management
- Directory Services Schema (LDAP)
- Glossary
- Index
1 Introduction to iLO 2
The Integrated Lights-Out Management Processor (iLO MP) for Integrity servers is an autonomous
management subsystem embedded directly on the server. It is the foundation of the server’s High
Availability (HA) embedded server and fault management. It also provides system administrators
secure remote management capabilities regardless of server status or location. iLO is available
whenever the system is connected to a power source, even if the server main power switch is in
the off position.
HP has used several different names to describe the management functionality embedded in servers,
including “the management processor.” In addition, HP uses the term “management processor” to
refer to any embedded microprocessor that manages a system. Management processor is a
descriptive term (such as “server”), and iLO is a brand name or label (such as “Integrity”).
Remote access is the key to maximizing efficiency of administration and troubleshooting for
enterprise servers. Integrity servers are designed so all administrative functions that can be performed
locally, can also be performed remotely. iLO enables remote access to the operating system console,
control over the server’s power and hardware reset functionality, and works with the server to
enable remote network booting through a variety of methods.
The iLO 2 is an Integrated Lights-Out 2 management processor with the latest advanced digital
video redirection technology. This new feature gives you a higher performance graphics console
redirection experience than with the previous iLO.
This documentation addresses HP Integrated Lights-Out 2 (iLO 2) for Integrity servers and server
blades. For information on iLO for ProLiant servers and ProLiant BladeSystem server blades, see
www.hp.com/go/iLO.
NOTE: Previously, this document used the name iLO 2 MP as a reference to a management
processor. For the remainder of this document, we will simply refer to it as iLO 2 unless when
referring to physical components such as MP ports, connectors, LEDs, and so on.
IMPORTANT: This guide addresses server-specific details that vary between server products.
These details are frequently updated. For the latest server-specific product information, see the
Integrity iLO 2 Quick Specs on the HP website at www.hp.com/go/integrityilo.
Features
Integrity iLO 2 functionality includes the following:
• Monitoring of server health and status
• Control of power, reset, and Transfer of Control (TOC) capabilities
• Console access
• Display and recording of system events
• Display of detailed information about the various internal subsystems and field replaceable
units (FRUs)
• A virtual front panel to monitor system status and see the state of front panel LEDs
Integrity iLO 2 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 2 and is driven by an embedded realtime operating system (RTOS) running on
iLO 2.
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