HP Integrated Lights-Out 2 User Guide

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Operational overviewIn this sectionGuide overview ....................................................................................................................................... 8New in this release of iLO 2...................................................................................................................... 8iLO 2 overview ........................................................................................................................................ 9Typical usage ........................................................................................................................................ 11Guide overviewHP iLO 2 provides multiple ways to configure, update, and operate servers remotely. This guide describeseach feature and how to use the feature with the browser-based interface and RBSU.The HP Integrated Lights-Out Management Processor Scripting and Command Line Resource Guidedescribes in detail the syntax and tools available to use iLO 2 through a command line or scriptedinterface.This guide covers iLO 2 firmware version 1.11 and 1.2x.New in this release of iLO 2Version 1.22• Virtual Media support for DVD media ("iLO 2 Virtual CD/DVD-ROM" on page 88)Version 1.20• Support for c-Class server blades ("ProLiant BladeSystem HP Onboard Administrator" on page 98)Version 1.11• User interface to simplify everyday use and provide consistency with other HP software• Support for operating system independent environmental system health monitoring• Support for high-speed shared network port, providing access to all iLO 2 functionality over thesystem network port ("iLO 2 Shared Network Port" on page 47)• Optional VLAN support ("Shared Network Port VLAN" on page 49)• Continued support for the iLO 2 dedicated network port ("Re-enabling the dedicated iLOmanagement port" on page 49)• Support for the iLO Select Pack in addition to the iLO Advanced Pack ("Licensing" on page 22)• Support for viewing server power consumption ("Power Meter Readings" on page 83)• Feature consistency with iLO 1.8x• Virtual USB key drive ("iLO 2 Virtual Floppy/USBKey" on page 85)• Terminal Services integration ("Terminal Services pass-through option" on page 29)• Schema-free directories ("Setup for Schema-free directory integration" on page 105)• Power Regulator reporting ("Power Regulator for ProLiant" on page 81)• Remote Console Acquire ("Acquiring the Remote Console" on page 77)Operational overview 8
iLO 2 overviewiLO 2 Standard provides basic system board management functions, diagnostics and essential Lights-Outfunctionality on iLO 2 supported ProLiant servers.iLO 2 featuresiLO 2 Standard features include:• Remote power control ("Virtual power" on page 80)• Remote monitoring and control for server POST ("Remote Console" on page 69)• Access to Server logs ("IML" on page 66)• iLO 2 logs ("iLO 2 Log" on page 66)• Status displays ("System Status" on page 61)• Alert forwarding• SSH• Remote Serial Console (on page 75)iLO Advanced provides remote tools such as the graphic remote console, virtual media and Microsoft®Terminal Services integration allowing you to install, configure, monitor, update, and troubleshoot remoteProLiant servers. In addition, iLO Advanced increases security by integrating iLO 2 user administrationwith the Microsoft® Active Directory or Novell eDirectory. iLO Advanced features include the iLO 2Standard features and:iLO 2 benefits• Graphical remote console (on page 69)• Power Regulator ("Power Regulator for ProLiant" on page 81)• Virtual media (on page 84) (including Virtual Floppy and Virtual CD)• Directory-based authentication and authorization ("Directory-enabled remote management" on page129)• Terminal Services Pass-Through option (on page 29)The following benefits of using iLO 2 are outlined in this guide:• Remote control tool consolidation using the Remote Console (on page 69).• Reliable, advanced security through iLO 2 security features.• Easy setup and use through iLO 2 setup ("Configuring iLO 2" on page 19) options.• Improved administrator productivity through the use of iLO 2 administration tools.• Reduced operational costs with iLO 2 multiple connection ("Connect to the network" on page 13)options.• Seamless integration and use with HP Systems Insight Manager Integration and other tools.Differences between iLO 2 and iLOThe iLO 2 product is based on the iLO product and shares many common features. The differences arehighlighted in the following table:Feature iLO 2 iLOStandard featuresOperational overview 9
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Page 17 and 18: Install iLO 2 device driversThe iLO
Page 19 and 20: Configuring iLO 2In this sectioniLO
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Page 27 and 28: Group administrationThe Group Accou
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Page 31 and 32: If the iLO 2 installation is comple
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Page 35 and 36: Password guidelinesEncryptionThe fo
Page 37 and 38: By default, iLO 2 creates a self-si
Page 39 and 40: necessary security, the following c
Page 41 and 42: 10. Change Certificate Owner Field
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Subnet Mask—Assigns the subnet ma
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This configuration causes the iLO 2
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Using iLO 2In this sectioniLO 2 bro
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• Last Used Remote Console displa
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Temperaturesfan failure, some fan o
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DiagnosticsThe iLO 2 processor reco
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The status of these self-tests is i
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Remote Console Information screenRe
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Supported hot keysThe Program Remot
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• Ctrl-Alt-Del—Enters the key s
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Security informationIf Remote Conso
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High-Performance Mouse option. You
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Graceful shutdown• No—Server wi
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Processor StatesSelecting the Proce
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You can access virtual media on a h
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Virtual Floppy and USB key drives d
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3. Click Connect.To use an image fi
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4. Click Create. The virtual media
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Rack ViewThe Rack View page present
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Enclosure informationEnclosure info
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Power component informationSelectin
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Enclosure bay IP addressingDuring t
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Field Possible value DescriptionDNS
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BL p-Class and BL c-Class featuresT
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• Flexibility—You can create a
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10. Select the certificate authorit
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NOTE: When connected through the Di
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Schema PreviewThe Schema Preview sc
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Management snap-in installerThe man
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Snap-in installation and initializa
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d. Add users to the role. Click the
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MembersAfter user objects are creat
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Active Directory Lights-Out managem
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e. Repeat the process for several m
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Role managed devicesThe Role Manage
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To remove any of the entries, highl
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Directory-enabled remote management
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How directory login restrictions ar
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Using DNS-based restrictions can cr
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• HP SIM can:• Manage multiple
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• Windows® Server 2003• Novell
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1. Click Start and select Programs>
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This page determines if the HP Exte
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• Role DN—The role distinguishe
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NOTE: The feature associated with t
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HP Systems Insight Manager integrat
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Clicking on a status icon for iLO 2
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Troubleshooting iLO 2In this sectio
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LED indicatorPOST code(activitycomp
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Event log displayEvent log explanat
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The DHCP server must be configured
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• The use of the diagnostic port
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AlertFailed Login AttemptGeneral Er
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2. On the Level of Privacy screen,
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Terminal Services proxy stops respo
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For example, when User1 logs in, th
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1. Attempt to connect to iLO 2 thro
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Directory services schemaIn this se
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SyntaxOptionsRemarksDistinguished N
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Lights-Out Management specific LDAP
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DescriptionSyntaxOptionsRemarksLoca
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Acronyms and abbreviationsACPIAdvan
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HPONCFGHP Lights-Out Online Configu
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RASremote access serviceRBSUROM-Bas
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IndexAaccess options 23, 28, 33acce
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memory 66Microsoft software 104, 11
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virtual media 59, 84, 85, 87, 91, 1
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