HP AB500A, Xw460c User Manual

HP Integrated Lights-Out 2 User Guide

for Firmware 1.75 and 1.77

Part Number 394326-009 April 2009 (Ninth Edition)

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Contents

Operational overview ................................................................................................................... 9

Guide overview ........................................................................................................................................9

New in this release of iLO 2 ....................................................................................................................... 9

iLO 2 overview ....................................................................................................................................... 10

Differences between iLO 2 and iLO .................................................................................................10

HP Insight Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack integration .................................................................... 11

Server management through IPMI version 2.0 compliant applications................................................... 11

WS-Management compatibility overview.......................................................................................... 12

iLO 2 browser interface overview.............................................................................................................. 13

Supported browsers and client operating systems ..............................................................................13

Supported server operating system software......................................................................................14

iLO 2 setup ................................................................................................................................ 16

Quick setup............................................................................................................................................16

Preparing to setup iLO 2 ..........................................................................................................................16

Connecting to the network........................................................................................................................ 18

Configuring the IP address........................................................................................................................ 18

Logging in to iLO 2 for the first time........................................................................................................... 19

Setting up user accounts........................................................................................................................... 19

Setting up iLO 2 using iLO 2 RBSU .................................................................................................. 20

Setting up iLO 2 using the browser-based option ............................................................................... 20

Activating iLO 2 licensed features using a browser ...................................................................................... 20

Installing iLO 2 device drivers ................................................................................................................... 21

Microsoft device driver support .......................................................................................................21

Linux device driver support ............................................................................................................. 22

Novell NetWare device driver support............................................................................................. 22

Configuring iLO 2....................................................................................................................... 24

iLO 2 configuration overview.................................................................................................................... 24

Upgrading iLO 2 firmware ....................................................................................................................... 24

Upgrading iLO 2 using a browser ...................................................................................................25

Updating the firmware using the maintenance CD .............................................................................26

Recovering from a failed iLO 2 firmware update ............................................................................... 26

Downgrading the iLO 2 firmware .................................................................................................... 26

Licensing................................................................................................................................................ 26

User administration.................................................................................................................................. 28

Adding a new user........................................................................................................................29

Viewing or modifying an existing user's settings ................................................................................31

Deleting a user.............................................................................................................................. 31

Group administration.....................................................................................................................32

Configuring iLO 2 access......................................................................................................................... 33

Services options ............................................................................................................................ 33

Access options .............................................................................................................................. 39

iLO 2 Remote Console and Remote Serial Console access ..................................................................41

Security.................................................................................................................................................. 41

General security guidelines............................................................................................................. 42

Trusted Platform Module support...................................................................................................... 43

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User accounts and access............................................................................................................... 44

SSH key administration ..................................................................................................................45

SSL certificate administration........................................................................................................... 45

Two-factor authentication................................................................................................................ 46

Directory settings........................................................................................................................... 51

Encryption .................................................................................................................................... 54

HP SIM single sign-on (SSO) ........................................................................................................... 56

Remote Console Computer Lock....................................................................................................... 59

Network................................................................................................................................................. 60

Network Settings...........................................................................................................................61

DHCP/DNS Settings ...................................................................................................................... 65

SNMP/Insight Manager settings................................................................................................................ 66

Enabling SNMP alerts .................................................................................................................... 66

SNMP generated trap definitions..................................................................................................... 67

Configuring Insight Manager integration ..........................................................................................68

ProLiant BL p-Class configuration ............................................................................................................... 69

ProLiant BL p-Class user requirements ...............................................................................................69

Static IP bay configuration .............................................................................................................. 69

HP BladeSystem setup.................................................................................................................... 72

iLO 2 diagnostic port configuration parameters ................................................................................. 74

Using iLO 2 ............................................................................................................................... 76

System status and status summary information............................................................................................. 76

System Information Summary .......................................................................................................... 78

iLO 2 Log ..................................................................................................................................... 80

IML.............................................................................................................................................. 80

Diagnostics................................................................................................................................... 81

Insight Agents ...............................................................................................................................82

iLO 2 Remote Console ............................................................................................................................. 83

Remote Console overview and licensing options................................................................................84

Remote Console settings ................................................................................................................. 84

Integrated Remote Console Fullscreen............................................................................................... 88

Integrated Remote Console option ................................................................................................... 88

Shared Remote Console ................................................................................................................. 93

Using Console Capture ..................................................................................................................93

Using HP iLO Video Player .............................................................................................................94

Acquiring the Remote Console ........................................................................................................ 96

Remote Console ............................................................................................................................96

Text-based remote console overview ................................................................................................98

Virtual media........................................................................................................................................ 107

Using iLO 2 Virtual Media devices................................................................................................. 108

Virtual folder............................................................................................................................... 115

Virtual folder operating system notes.............................................................................................. 115

Power management............................................................................................................................... 116

Server power settings................................................................................................................... 117

Server power data....................................................................................................................... 119

Processor states........................................................................................................................... 120

Power efficiency.......................................................................................................................... 121

Graceful shutdown ...................................................................................................................... 122

ProLiant BL p-Class Advanced management .............................................................................................. 122

Rack View .................................................................................................................................. 123

iLO 2 control of ProLiant BL p-Class server LEDs ............................................................................... 127

ProLiant BL p-Class alert forwarding ............................................................................................... 127

ProLiant BladeSystem HP Onboard Administrator ...................................................................................... 127

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iLO 2 BL c-Class tab..................................................................................................................... 128

Enclosure bay IP addressing ......................................................................................................... 128

Dynamic power capping for server blades...................................................................................... 130

iLO 2 Virtual Fan......................................................................................................................... 131

iLO option .................................................................................................................................. 131

Web Administration..................................................................................................................... 132

BL p-Class and BL c-Class features.................................................................................................. 132

Directory services...................................................................................................................... 134

Overview of directory integration ............................................................................................................ 134

Benefits of directory integration............................................................................................................... 134

Advantages and disadvantages of schema-free directories and HP schema directory .....................................135

Schema-free directory integration .................................................................................................. 136

HP schema directory integration .................................................................................................... 136

Setup for Schema-free directory integration............................................................................................... 138

Active Directory preparation ......................................................................................................... 138

Schema-free browser-based setup..................................................................................................139

Schema-free scripted setup............................................................................................................ 140

Schema-free HPLOMIG-based setup...............................................................................................140

Schema-free setup options ............................................................................................................140

Schema-free nested groups ........................................................................................................... 141

Setting up HP schema directory integration............................................................................................... 142

Features supported by HP schema directory integration .................................................................... 142

Setting up directory services.......................................................................................................... 142

Schema documentation ................................................................................................................ 143

Directory services support............................................................................................................. 143

Schema required software ............................................................................................................ 144

Schema installer .......................................................................................................................... 144

Management snap-in installer........................................................................................................ 147

Directory services for Active Directory ............................................................................................147

Directory services for eDirectory .................................................................................................... 157

User login using directory services.................................................................................................165

Directory-enabled remote management ....................................................................................... 166

Introduction to directory-enabled remote management................................................................................ 166

Creating roles to follow organizational structure........................................................................................ 166

Using existing groups................................................................................................................... 166

Using multiple roles...................................................................................................................... 167

How directory login restrictions are enforced ............................................................................................ 168

Restricting roles...........................................................................................................................168

User restrictions........................................................................................................................... 169

Creating multiple restrictions and roles ........................................................................................... 170

Using bulk import tools........................................................................................................................... 171

HPQLOMIG directory migration utility......................................................................................... 173

Introduction to HPQLOMIG utility ............................................................................................................ 173

Compatibility........................................................................................................................................ 173

HP Lights-Out directory package.............................................................................................................. 173

Using HPQLOMIG................................................................................................................................. 174

Finding management processors.................................................................................................... 174

Upgrading firmware on management processors............................................................................. 176

Selecting a directory access method .............................................................................................. 177

Naming management processors .................................................................................................. 178

Configuring directories when HP Extended schema is selected .......................................................... 179

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Configuring directories when schema-free integration is selected .......................................................180

Setting up management processors for directories............................................................................ 181

HP Systems Insight Manager integration ...................................................................................... 183

Integrating iLO 2 with HP SIM................................................................................................................. 183

HP SIM functional overview .................................................................................................................... 183

Establishing SSO with HP SIM ................................................................................................................ 184

HP SIM identification and association ...................................................................................................... 184

HP SIM status.............................................................................................................................. 184

HP SIM links ...............................................................................................................................185

HP SIM systems lists ..................................................................................................................... 185

Receiving SNMP alerts in HP SIM............................................................................................................ 186

HP SIM port matching............................................................................................................................ 186

Reviewing Advanced Pack license information in HP SIM ...........................................................................187

Troubleshooting iLO 2 ............................................................................................................... 188

iLO 2 POST LED indicators .....................................................................................................................188

Event log entries.................................................................................................................................... 189

Hardware and software link-related issues................................................................................................ 192

JVM support .........................................................................................................................................193

Login issues .......................................................................................................................................... 193

Login name and password not accepted......................................................................................... 193

Directory user premature logout..................................................................................................... 194

iLO 2 Management Port not accessible by name .............................................................................194

iLO 2 RBSU unavailable after iLO 2 and server reset........................................................................ 194

Inability to access the login page................................................................................................... 195

Inability to access iLO 2 using telnet .............................................................................................. 195

Inability to access virtual media or graphical remote console ............................................................ 195

Inability to connect to iLO 2 after changing network settings .............................................................195

Inability to connect to the iLO 2 Diagnostic Port...............................................................................195

Inability to connect to the iLO 2 processor through the NIC............................................................... 196

Inability to log in to iLO 2 after installing the iLO 2 certificate............................................................ 196

Firewall issues............................................................................................................................. 196

Proxy server issues....................................................................................................................... 196

Two-factor authentication error ...................................................................................................... 197

Troubleshooting alert and trap problems .................................................................................................. 197

Inability to receive HP SIM alarms (SNMP traps) from iLO 2.............................................................. 198

iLO 2 Security Override switch...................................................................................................... 198

Authentication code error message ................................................................................................ 198

Troubleshooting directory problems .........................................................................................................198

Domain/name format login issues .................................................................................................199

ActiveX controls are enabled and I see a prompt but the domain/name login format does not work....... 199

User contexts do not appear to work.............................................................................................. 199

Directory user does not logout after the directory timeout has expires ................................................. 199

Troubleshooting Remote Console problems ............................................................................................... 199

Remote Console applet has a red X when running Linux client browser............................................... 200

Inability to navigate the single cursor of the Remote Console to corners of the Remote Console window.. 200

Remote Console no longer opens on the existing browser session ...................................................... 200

Remote console text window not updating properly.......................................................................... 200

Remote Console turns gray or black............................................................................................... 201

Remote Serial Console troubleshooting...........................................................................................201

Troubleshooting Integrated Remote Console problems ................................................................................ 201

Internet Explorer 7 and a flickering remote console screen ................................................................ 201

Configuring Apache to accept exported capture buffers ................................................................... 202

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No console replay while server is powered down............................................................................ 203

Skipping information during boot and fault buffer playback .............................................................. 203

Out of Memory error starting Integrated Remote Console.................................................................. 203

Session leader does not receive connection request when IRC is in replay mode.................................. 203

Keyboard LED does not display correctly ........................................................................................ 203

Inactive IRC ................................................................................................................................204

IRC Failed to connect to server error message .................................................................................204

IRC toolbar icons do not update .................................................................................................... 204

GNOME interface does not lock ...................................................................................................205

Repeating keys on the Remote Console .......................................................................................... 205

Remote Console playback does not work when the host server is powered down................................. 205

Troubleshooting SSH and Telnet problems ................................................................................................ 205

Initial PuTTY input slow................................................................................................................. 205

PuTTY client unresponsive with Shared Network Port ........................................................................ 205

SSH text support from a Remote Console session ............................................................................. 206

Troubleshooting terminal services problems............................................................................................... 206

Terminal Services button is not working .......................................................................................... 206

Terminal Services proxy stops responding....................................................................................... 206

Troubleshooting video and monitor problems............................................................................................206

General guidelines ...................................................................................................................... 206

Telnet displays incorrectly in DOS®...............................................................................................206

Video applications not displaying in the Remote Console.................................................................. 207

User interface is not displaying correctly......................................................................................... 207

Troubleshooting Virtual Media problems .................................................................................................. 207

Virtual Media applet has a red X and will not display ......................................................................207

Virtual Floppy media applet is unresponsive.................................................................................... 207

Troubleshooting iLO Video Player problems..............................................................................................207

Video capture file does not play .................................................................................................... 207

Video capture file plays erratically................................................................................................. 208

Troubleshooting Remote Text Console problems......................................................................................... 208

Viewing the Linux installer in the text console ..................................................................................208

Passing data through an SSH terminal............................................................................................208

Troubleshooting miscellaneous problems ..................................................................................................208

Cookie sharing between browser instances and iLO 2 .....................................................................208

Inability to access ActiveX downloads ............................................................................................ 210

Inability to get SNMP information from HP SIM ...............................................................................210

Incorrect time or date of the entries in the event log..........................................................................210

Inability to upgrade iLO 2 firmware ............................................................................................... 210

iLO 2 does not respond to SSL requests..........................................................................................211

Testing SSL .................................................................................................................................211

Resetting iLO 2............................................................................................................................ 212

Server name still present after ERASE utility is executed .................................................................... 212

Troubleshooting a remote host....................................................................................................... 212

Directory services schema.......................................................................................................... 213

HP Management Core LDAP OID classes and attributes..............................................................................213

Core classes ............................................................................................................................... 213

Core attributes ............................................................................................................................213

Core class definitions................................................................................................................... 213

Core attribute definitions ..............................................................................................................214

Lights-Out Management specific LDAP OID classes and attributes ................................................................ 217

Lights-Out Management classes..................................................................................................... 217

Lights-Out Management attributes .................................................................................................. 217

Lights-Out Management class definitions.........................................................................................217

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Lights-Out Management attribute definitions .................................................................................... 218

Technical support...................................................................................................................... 220

Support information............................................................................................................................... 220

HP contact information........................................................................................................................... 221

Before you contact HP............................................................................................................................ 221

Acronyms and abbreviations...................................................................................................... 222

Index....................................................................................................................................... 229

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Operational overview

Guide overview

HP iLO 2 provides multiple ways to configure, update, and operate servers remotely. The HP Integrated Lights-Out 2 User Guide describes these features and how to use them with the browser-based interface and RBSU. Some features are licensed features and may only be accessed after purchasing an optional license. For more information, see "Licensing (on page 26)."

The HP Integrated Lights-Out Management Processor Scripting and Command Line Resource Guide describes the syntax and tools available to use iLO 2 through a command-line or scripted interface.

This documentation discusses HP Integrated Lights-Out for ProLiant ML/DL servers, as well as ProLiant BladeSystem server blades. For information on iLO for Integrity servers and server blades, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/integrityiLO

This guide includes information about iLO 2 firmware version 1.11, 1.2x, 1.3x, 1.70, 1.75, and 1.77.

New in this release of iLO 2

iLO 2 version 1.77 adds support for improved power usage through the use of a power High Efficiency Mode (HEM). For more information, see "Power efficiency (on page 121)."

iLO 2 version 1.75 adds support for:

• License Model Support—iLO 2 offers iLO Advanced and iLO Advanced for BladeSystem licenses as

purchasable upgrades to the standard remote management features available on your HP ProLiant and BladeSystem. For more information, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/ilo

• Improved Directory account support for up to 15 search contexts.

• Directory services support for Windows 2008 Active Directory.

• Drive temperature status reporting, when supported by the platform.

• Additional servers:

o ProLiant BL260c G6 o ProLiant BL460c G6 o ProLiant BL490c G6 o ProLiant DL320 G6

o ProLiant DL360 G6 o ProLiant DL380 G6 o ProLiant ML310 G5p o ProLiant ML330 G6 o ProLiant ML350 G6

o ProLiant ML370 G6

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iLO 2 overview

iLO 2 can remotely perform most functions that otherwise require a visit to servers at the data center, computer room, or remote location. The following are just a few examples of using iLO 2 features.

• iLO 2 Remote Console and virtual power enables you to view a stalled remote server with blue

screen conditions and restart the server without onsite assistance.

• iLO 2 Remote Console enables you to change BIOS settings when necessary.

• iLO 2 Virtual KVM technology provides a high-performance remote console that enables you to

remotely administer operating systems and applications in everyday situations.

• iLO 2 virtual CD/DVD-ROM or floppy enables you to install an operating system or flash system

firmware over the network from images on your workstations or on centralized web servers.

• iLO 2 Virtual Folder enables you to update operating system drivers or copy system files without

physical media or creating a disk image.

• iLO 2 scripting enables you to use virtual power and virtual media in other scripting tools to

automate deployment and provisioning.

• iLO 2 actively participates in monitoring and maintaining server health, referred to as embedded

health. iLO 2 monitors temperatures in the server and sends corrective signals to the fans to maintain proper server cooling. In addition to temperature monitoring, iLO 2 provides fan status monitoring and monitoring of the status of the power supplies, voltage regulators, and the internal hard drives.

These examples are just a few ways iLO 2 is used to manage HP ProLiant servers from your office, home, or travel location. As you begin using iLO 2 and defining your specific infrastructure requirements refer to this guide for additional ways to simplify your remote server management needs.

For information about the features available in each version of iLO 2, see "Licensing (on page 26)."

Differences between iLO 2 and iLO

iLO 2 is based on the iLO and shares many common features. However, to use iLO 2 to access a preoperating system, text-based remote console, you must use the remote serial console. For more information, see "Text-based remote console overview (on page 98)."

The following highlights the differences between iLO 2 and iLO:

Feature iLO 2 iLO

Standard features

Text console Pre-OS Pre-OS and OS

Remote Serial Console (virtual serial port)

Server health monitoring and maintenance

Advanced features

Pre-OS and OS Pre-OS and OS

Yes No

Text console Pre-OS and OS Pre-OS and OS Remote console Yes (Virtual KVM ) Yes Integrated Remote Console Yes No

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Feature iLO 2 iLO

Support for Microsoft® JVM Yes No

Remote Console Acquire button Yes Yes Terminal Services integration Yes Yes HP schema directory integration Yes Yes Schema-free directory integration Yes Yes Two-factor authentication Yes Yes Power Regulator reporting Yes Yes Virtual Floppy and CD/DVD-ROM Yes Yes USB key virtual media Yes Yes Virtual folder Yes No

HP Insight Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack integration

HP Insight Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack integrates with iLO 2 to enable the management of remote servers and the performance of remote console operations regardless of the state of the operating system or hardware.

The deployment server provides the ability to use the power management features of iLO 2 to power on, power off, or cycle power on the target server. Each time a server connects to the Deployment Server, the Deployment Server polls the target server to see if a LOM management device is installed. If installed, the server gathers information including the DNS name, IP address, and first user name. Security is maintained by requiring the user to enter the correct password for that user name.

For more information about the Insight Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack, see the documentation that ships on the Insight Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack CD or the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/rdp

Server management through IPMI version 2.0 compliant applications

Server management through the IPMI is a standardized method for controlling and monitoring the server. iLO 2 provides server management based on the IPMI version 2.0 specification.

The IPMI specification defines a standardized interface for platform management. The IPMI specification defines the following types of platform management:

• Monitoring of system information, such as fans, temperatures, and power supplies

• Recovery capabilities, such as system resets and power on/off operations

• Logging capabilities, for abnormal events such as over temperature readings or fan failures

• Inventory capabilities, such as identifying failed hardware components

IPMI communications are dependent on the BMC and the SMS. The BMC manages the interface between the SMS and the platform management hardware. iLO 2 emulates the BMC functionality and the SMS functionality can be provided by various industry-standard tools. For additional information, see the IPMI specification on the Intel® website (http://www.intel.com/design/servers/ipmi/tools.htm

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iLO 2 provides the KCS interface, or open interface, for SMS communications. The KCS interface provides a set of I/O mapped communications registers. The default system base address for the I/O mapped SMS Interface is 0xCA2 and is byte aligned at this system address.

The KCS interface is accessible to SMS software that is running on the local system. Examples of compatible SMS software applications are as follows:

• IPMI version 2.0 Command Test Tool is a low-level MS-DOS command line tool that enables hex-

formatted IPMI commands to be sent to an IPMI BMC that implements the KCS interface. You can locate this tool on the Intel® website (http://www.intel.com/design/servers/ipmi/tools.htm

• IPMItool is a utility for managing and configuring devices that support the IPMI version 1.5 and

version 2.0 specifications and can be used in a Linux environment. You can locate this tool on the

IPMItool website (http://ipmitool.sourceforge.net/index.html IPMI functionality provided by iLO 2 When emulating a BMC for the IPMI interface, iLO 2 supports all mandatory commands listed in the IPMI

version 2.0 specification. See the IPMI version 2.0 specification for a listing of these commands. Also, the SMS should use the methods described in the specification for determining which IPMI features are enabled or disabled in the BMC (for example, using the Get Device ID command).

If the server operating system is running and the health driver is enabled, any IPMI traffic through the KCS interface can affect the performance of the health driver and overall health performance of the system. Do not issue any IPMI commands through the KCS interface that could have a detrimental affect on the monitoring performed by the health driver. These commands include any commands that sets or changes IPMI parameters, such as Set Watchdog Timer and Set BMC Global Enabled. Any IPMI command that simply returns data is safe to use, such as Get Device ID and Get Sensor Reading.

WS-Management compatibility overview

The iLO 2 firmware implementation of WS-Management is in accordance with the specification, DTMF Web Services for Management 1.0.0a.

Authentication

• iLO 2 uses basic authentication over SSL, compliant with profile:

wsman:secprofile/https/basic

• Authenticated users are authorized to execute WS-Management commands in accordance with

designated privileges in their local or directory accounts.

• To enable basic authentication on Microsoft® Windows Vista™, at the command prompt, enter

gpedit.msc to launch the Group Policy Object Editor. Select Computer Configuration>

Administrative Templates> Windows Components> Windows Remote Management (WinRM)>

WinRM Client. Set Allow Basic authentication to Enabled.

Compatibility

• WS-Management in iLO 2 are compatible with the Windows Vista™ WinRM utility, Microsoft®

Operations Manager 3, and the Management Pack provided by HP.

• The full set of WS-Management commands is available on iLO 2 servers that support embedded

system health. A greatly reduced subset of these commands is available on servers without

embedded systems health support. Commands are available for remote invocation of the following devices:

• Server power

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• UID

Status The WS-Management in iLO 2 returns status information for fans, temperatures, power supplies, and

VRMs.

iLO 2 browser interface overview

The iLO 2 browser interface groups similar tasks for easy navigation and workflow. These tasks are organized under high-level tabs across the top of the iLO 2 interface. These tabs are always visible and include System Status, Remote Console, Virtual Media, Power Management, and Administration.

Each high-level iLO 2 tab has a menu on the left side of the interface with various options. This menu changes every time you select a different high-level tab, displaying the options available from that tab. Each menu option displays a page title, which is a description of the information or settings available on that page. This page title might not reflect the name displayed on the menu option.

Assistance for all iLO 2 pages is available from iLO 2 Help. Links on each iLO 2 page provide summary information about the features of iLO 2 and helpful information to optimize its operation. To access pagespecific help, click the question mark (?) on the right side of the browser window.

Typical user tasks are found under the System Status, Remote Console, Virtual Media, and Power Management tabs of the iLO 2 interface. These tasks are described in the "Using iLO 2 (on page 76)" section.

The Administration tab is typically used by an advanced or administrative user who must manage users, configure global and network settings as well as configure or enable the more advanced functions of iLO

2. These tasks are discussed in the sections, "iLO 2 setup (on page 16)" and "Configuring iLO 2 (on page 24)".

Subject-specific areas of iLO 2 functionality and integration are detailed in:

• Directory services (on page 134)

• Directory-enabled remote management (on page 166)

• HPQLOMIG directory migration utility (on page 173)

• HP Systems Insight Manager integration (on page 183)

• Troubleshooting iLO 2 (on page 188)

• Directory services schema (on page 213)

Supported browsers and client operating systems

• Microsoft® Internet Explorer 7

o This browser is supported on Microsoft® Windows® products.

o HP supports Microsoft® JVM and SUN Java™ 1.4.2_13. To download the recommended JVM

for your system configuration, refer to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/manage/jvm

• Microsoft® Internet Explorer 6 with Service Pack 1 or later

o This browser is supported on Microsoft® Windows® products.

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HP supports Microsoft® JVM and SUN Java™ 1.4.2_13. To download the recommended JVM for your system configuration, refer to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/manage/jvm

• Firefox 2.0

o This browser is supported on Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop 4 and Novell Linux Desktop 9.

o HP supports Microsoft® JVM and SUN Java™ 1.4.2_13. To download the recommended JVM

for your system configuration, refer to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/manage/jvm

Certain browsers and operating system combinations might not work correctly, depending on the implementation of the required browser technologies.

Supported server operating system software

iLO 2 is an independent microprocessor running an embedded operating system. The architecture ensures that the majority of iLO 2 functionality is available, regardless of the host operating system.

For graceful host operating system shutdown, HP SIM integration requires health drivers and Management Agents or remote console access.

iLO 2 provides two interface drivers:

• iLO 2 Advanced Server Management Controller Driver (health driver)—Provides system management

support, including monitoring of server components, event logging, and support for the Management

Agents.

• iLO 2 Management Interface Driver—Enables system software and SNMP Insight Agents to

communicate with iLO 2. These drivers and agents are available for the following network operating systems:

• Microsoft®

o Windows® 2008 Server

o Windows® 2008 Advanced Server

o Windows Server® 2003

o Windows Server® 2003, Web Edition

o Windows® Small Business Server 2003 (ML300 series)

o Windows Vista®

• Red Hat

o RedHat Enterprise Linux 3 (x86)

o RedHat Enterprise Linux 3 (AMD64/EM64T)

o RedHat Enterprise Linux 4 (x86)

o RedHat Enterprise Linux 4 (AMD64/EM64T)

o RedHat Enterprise Linux 5 (x86)

o RedHat Enterprise Linux 5 (AMD64/EM64T)

• SUSE

o SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 9 (x86)

o SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server (AMD64/EM64T)

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SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 10

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iLO 2 setup

Quick setup

To quickly setup iLO 2 using the default settings for iLO 2 Standard and iLO Advanced features, follow the steps below:

1. Prepare—Decide how you want to handle networking and security ("Preparing to setup iLO 2" on

page 16)

2. Connect iLO 2 to the network ("Connecting to the network" on page 18).

3. If you are not using dynamic IP addressing, use the iLO 2 RBSU to configure a static IP address

("Configuring the IP address" on page 18).

4. Log into iLO 2 from a supported browser or command line using the default user name, password,

and DNS name provided on the iLO 2 Network Settings tag attached to the server ("Logging in to

iLO 2 for the first time" on page 19).

5. Change the default user name and password on the administrator account to your predefined

selections

6. If you are using the local accounts feature, set up your user accounts ("Setting up user accounts" on

page 19).

7. Activate iLO 2 advanced features ("Activating iLO 2 licensed features using a browser" on page

20).

8. Install the iLO 2 device drivers ("Installing iLO 2 device drivers" on page 21).

Preparing to setup iLO 2

Before setting up your iLO 2 management processors, you must decide how to handle networking and security. The following questions can help you configure iLO 2 for your needs:

1. How should iLO 2 connect to the network? For a graphical representation and explanation of the

available connections, see the section, "Connect to the network ("Connecting to the network" on

page 18)."

Typically iLO 2 is connected to the network using either:

o A corporate network where both the NIC and the iLO 2 port are connected to the corporate

network. This connection enables access to iLO 2 from anywhere on the network and reduces the amount of networking hardware and infrastructure required to support iLO 2. However, on a corporate network, network traffic can hinder iLO 2 performance.

o A dedicated management network with the iLO 2 port on a separate network. A separate

network improves performance and security because you can physically control which workstations are connected to the network. A separate network also provides redundant access to the server when a hardware failure occurs on the corporate network. In this configuration, iLO 2 cannot be accessed directly from the corporate network.

2. How will iLO 2 acquire an IP address?

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To access iLO 2 after connecting it to the network, the management processor must acquire an IP

address and subnet mask using either a dynamic or static process:

o Dynamic IP address is set by default. iLO 2 obtains the IP address and subnet mask from

DNS/DHCP servers. This method is the simplest.

o Static IP address is used to configure a static IP address if DNS/DHCP servers are not available

on the network. A static IP address can be configured in iLO 2 using the RBSU. If using a static IP, you must have an IP address before starting iLO 2 setup.

3. What access security is required and what user accounts and privileges are needed?

iLO 2 provides several options to control user access. You must select one of the following methods

to prevent unauthorized access to corporate IT assets:

o Local accounts with up to 12 user names and passwords can be stored on iLO 2. This is ideal for

small environments such as labs and small- and medium-sized businesses.

o Directory services use the corporate directory (Microsoft® Active Directory or Novell eDirectory)

to manage iLO 2 user access. This is ideal for environments with a large number of frequently changing users. If you plan to use Directory services leave at least one local account enabled for alternate access.

For more information about iLO 2 access security see the section, "Security (on page 41)."

4. How do you want to configure iLO 2?

iLO 2 supports various interfaces for configuration and operation. This guide discusses the following

interfaces:

o iLO 2 RBSU ("Setting up iLO 2 using iLO 2 RBSU" on page 20) can be used when the system

environment does not use DHCP, DNS, or WINS.

o Browser-based setup ("Setting up iLO 2 using the browser-based option" on page 20) can be

used when you can connect to iLO 2 on the network using a browser. This method can also reconfigure a previously configured iLO 2.

o SMASH CLP can be used when a command line is accessible through telnet, SSH, or physical

serial port. See the HP Integrated Lights-Out Management Processor Scripting and Command Line Resource Guide.

The iLO 2 default settings enable you to use most features with no additional configuration. However, the extensive configuration flexibility of iLO 2 enables customization for multiple enterprise environments. See the section, "Configuring iLO 2 (on page 24)" for all available options.

For advanced setup of multiple iLO 2 management processors using scripting commands, the following methods are available. Scripts are text files written in an XML-based scripting language called RIBCL. You can use RIBCL scripts to configure iLO 2 on the network, during initial deployment, or from an already deployed host. Each method is described in the HP Integrated Lights-Out Management Processor Scripting and Command Line Resource Guide.

• CPQLOCFG is a Microsoft® Windows® utility that sends RIBCL scripts to iLO 2 over the network.

• HPONCFG is a local online scripted-setup utility that runs on the host and passes RIBCL scripts to the

local iLO 2. There are Windows® and Linux versions of this utility, which require the HP iLO 2

Management Interface Driver.

• Perl is a scripting language that can be used from Linux clients to send RIBCL scripts to iLO 2 over

the network.

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Connecting to the network

Typically iLO 2 is connected to the network in one of two ways. iLO 2 can be connected through a:

• Corporate network where both ports are connected to the corporate network. In this configuration,

the server has two network ports (one server NIC, and one iLO 2 NIC) connected to a corporate

network.

• Dedicated management network where the iLO 2 port is on a separate network.

Configuring the IP address

This step is necessary only if you are using a static IP address. When using dynamic IP addressing, your DHCP server will automatically assign an IP address for iLO 2. HP recommends using DNS or DHCP with iLO 2 to simplify installation

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To configure a static IP address, use the iLO 2 RBSU with the following procedure to disable DNS and DHCP and configure the IP address and the subnet mask:

1. Restart or power up the server.

2. Press the F8 key when prompted during POST. The iLO 2 RBSU runs.

3. Select Network>DNS/DHCP, press the Enter key, and then select DHCP Enable. Press the spacebar to

turn off DHCP. Be sure that DHCP Enable is set to Off, and save the changes.

4. Select Network>NIC>TCP/IP, press the Enter key, and enter the appropriate information in the IP

Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway IP Address fields.

5. Save the changes.

6. Exit iLO 2 RBSU. The changes take effect when you exit iLO 2 RBSU.

Logging in to iLO 2 for the first time

iLO 2 is configured with a default user name, password, and DNS name. Default user information is located on the iLO 2 Network Settings tag attached to the server containing the iLO 2 management processor. Use these values to access iLO 2 remotely from a network client using a standard Web browser.

For security reasons, HP recommends changing the default settings after logging in to iLO 2 for the first time.

The default values are:

• User name—Administrator

• Password—A random, eight-character, alphanumeric string

• DNS Name—ILOXXXXXXXXXXXX, where the Xs represent the serial number of the server

NOTE: User names and passwords are case sensitive.

If you enter an incorrect user name and password or a log in attempt fails, iLO 2 imposes a security delay. For more information on login security, refer to "Login security (on page 44)."

Setting up user accounts

iLO 2 comes preconfigured with default factory settings, including a default user account and password. For security reasons, HP recommends changing the default settings after logging in to iLO 2 for the first time. These changes can be made using any of the iLO 2 user interfaces. RBSU and browser procedures are explained in this user guide. Other options including the SMASH CLP and scripting methods are described in the "HP Integrated Lights-Out Management Processor Scripting and Command Line Resource Guide".

If iLO 2 is connected to a network running DNS or DHCP, you can use it immediately without changing

any settings.

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Setting up iLO 2 using iLO 2 RBSU

HP recommends iLO 2 RBSU to initially set up iLO 2 and configure iLO 2 network parameters for environments that do not use DHCP and DNS or WINS. RBSU provides the basic tools to configure iLO 2 network settings and user accounts to get iLO 2 on the network.

You can use RBSU to configure network parameters, directory settings, global settings, and user accounts. iLO 2 RBSU is not intended for continued administration. RBSU is available every time the server is booted and can be run remotely using the iLO 2 Remote Console.

iLO 2 RBSU can be disabled in the Global Settings preferences. Disabling iLO 2 RBSU prevents reconfiguration from the host unless the iLO 2 Security Override Switch is set.

To run iLO 2 RBSU to set up local accounts:

1. Restart or power up the server.

2. Press the F8 key when prompted during POST. The iLO 2 RBSU runs.

3. If prompted, enter a valid iLO 2 user ID and password with the appropriate iLO 2 privileges

(Administer User Accounts>Configure iLO 2 Settings). Default account information is located on the

iLO 2 Default Network Settings tag attached to the server containing the iLO 2 management

processor. If iLO 2 has not been configured to present a login challenge to the RBSU, no prompt will

appear.

4. Make and save any necessary changes to the iLO 2 configuration.

5. Exit iLO 2 RBSU.

Setting up iLO 2 using the browser-based option

Use the browser-based setup method if you can connect to iLO 2 on the network using a browser. You can also use this method to reconfigure a previously configured iLO 2.

Access iLO 2 from a remote network client using a supported browser, and provide the default DNS name, user name, and password. Default DNS name and account information is located on the iLO 2 Network Settings tag attached to the server containing the iLO 2 management processor.

When you successfully log onto iLO 2, you can change the default values of the local user accounts by selecting User Administration under the iLO 2 Administration tab.

Activating iLO 2 licensed features using a browser

The Licensing page enables you to view the current license status and enter a key to activate iLO 2 license features. The iLO 2 version and current license information is displayed in this section. If a license is installed (including an evaluation license), the license number is displayed. See "Licensing (on page 26)" for more information about iLO 2 license options.

1. Log into iLO 2 through a supported browser.

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Click Administration>Licensing to display the iLO 2 license activation screen.

3. Enter the license key. Press the Tab key or click inside a field to move between fields. The Activation

Key field advances automatically as you enter data. Click Licensing to clear the fields and reload the

page.

4. Click Install. The EULA confirmation appears. The EULA details are available on the HP website

(http://www.hp.com/servers/lights-out

5. Click OK.

The advanced features of iLO 2 are now enabled.

) and with the license kit.

Installing iLO 2 device drivers

The iLO 2 Management Interface Driver enables system software such as SNMP Insight Agents and the Terminal Services Pass-Through service to communicate with iLO 2.

The device drivers required to support iLO 2 are part of the PSP located on the SmartStart CD, Management CD, or on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/lights-out

All the support drivers for your server and iLO 2 can be downloaded from the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/lights-out

To download the drivers:

1. Click the iLO 2 graphic.

2. Select Software and Drivers.

Microsoft device driver support

The device drivers that support the iLO 2 are part of the PSP that is located on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support the Windows® documentation and the latest Windows® Service Pack.

iLO 2 prerequisite files:

• CPQCIDRV.SYS provides the iLO 2 Management Interface Driver support.

) or on the SmartStart CD. Before you install the Windows® drivers, obtain

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• CPQASM2.SYS, SYSMGMT.SYS, and SYSDOWN.SYS provide the iLO 2 Advanced Server

Management Controller Driver support. PSP for Microsoft® Windows® products includes an installer that analyzes system requirements and

installs all drivers. The PSP is available on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support SmartStart CD.

To install the drivers in the PSP:

1. Download the PSP from the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support).

2. Run the SETUP.EXE file included in the download, and follow the installation instructions.

) or on the

For additional information about the PSP installation, read the text file included in the PSP download.

Linux device driver support

You can download the LSP files containing the iLO 2 driver, the foundation agents, and health agents from the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support driver are available on the website. The HP Management Agents for Linux are:

• ASM package (hp-snmp-agents) combines the health driver, IML viewer, foundation agents, health

agent, and standard equipment agent into one package.

• RSM package (hp-iLO) combines the RIB driver, rack daemon, RIB agent, and rack agent into one

package. To load the health and iLO 2 driver packages, use the following commands:

rpm –ivh hp-snmp-agents-d.vv.v-pp.Linux_version.i386.rpm

rpm –ivh hp-iLO-d.vv.v-pp.Linux_version.i386.rpm

where d is the Linux distribution and version and

vv.v-pp are version numbers.

For additional information, see the Software and Drivers website (http://www.hp.com/support To remove the health and iLO 2 drivers, use the following commands:

rpm –e hp-snmp-agents

rpm –e hp-iLO

). The instructions on how to install or update the iLO 2

For additional information, see the Software and Drivers website (http://www.hp.com/support

Novell NetWare device driver support

The device drivers required to support iLO 2 are part of the PSP that is located on the SmartStart CD and the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support analyzes system requirements and installs all drivers.

iLO 2 requires the following files:

• The CPQHLTH.NLM file provides the Health Driver for Novell NetWare.

• The CPQCI.NLM file provides iLO 2 Management Interface Driver support.

When updating iLO 2 drivers, be sure iLO 2 is running the latest version of iLO 2 firmware. You can obtain the latest version as a Smart Component from the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/lights-

out).

). The PSP for Novell NetWare includes an installer that

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To install the drivers download the PSP from the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support) to a NetWare server. After downloading the PSP, follow the Novell NetWare component installation instructions to complete the installation. For additional information about the PSP installation, read the text file included in the PSP download.

When using Novell NetWare 6.X, use the ATI ES1000 video driver that is provided by the operating system for best results.

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Configuring iLO 2

iLO 2 configuration overview

Typically, an advanced or administrative user who must manage users and configure global and network settings configures iLO 2. You can configure iLO 2 using the iLO 2 browser-based GUI or scripting tools such as CPQLOCFG and HPONCFG (described in the HP Integrated Lights-Out Management Processor Scripting and Command Line Resource Guide.)

The iLO 2 Administration tab enables you to configure and manage user settings, SNMP alerting (through integration with HP SIM), security settings, licensing, certificate administration, directory settings, and network environment settings. The Administration tab includes the following menu options:

• iLO 2 Firmware ("Upgrading iLO 2 firmware" on page 24)

• Licensing (on page 26)

• User Administration (on page 28)

• Settings

o Access ("Configuring iLO 2 access" on page 33)

o Security (on page 41)

o Network (on page 60)

o Management ("SNMP/Insight Manager settings" on page 66)

Upgrading iLO 2 firmware

Firmware upgrades enhance the functionality of iLO 2. You can find the latest firmware on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/lights-out After the software and drivers page appears, select your iLO 2 product and operating system, and then click Locate Software. You can also locate your iLO 2 software by selecting the Operating System and Category options.

You must have the Configure iLO 2 privilege (configure local device settings) to update the firmware unless you set then the security override switch ("iLO 2 Security Override Switch administration" on page

43). If the security override switch is set, any iLO 2 user can update the firmware. You must run firmware

updates from an Administrator or root context on the host operating system. To update the iLO 2 choose one of the following methods:

). Select your iLO 2 product and then select Software & Drivers.

• Online firmware update—Download the appropriate operating system component and run it from

the Administrator or root context of the operating system. The online firmware update software runs

on the host operating system and updates the iLO 2 firmware without requiring you to log in to iLO

• Offline firmware update for SmartStart maintenance—Download the iLO 2 firmware image file you

plan to install and see the section, "Upgrading iLO 2 using a browser (on page 25)."

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• Firmware Maintenance CD-ROM—Download the component to create a bootable CD that contains

many firmware updates for ProLiant servers and options.

• Scripting with CPQLOCFG—Download the CPQLOCFG component to get the network-based

scripting utility, CPQLOCFG. CPQLOCFG enables you to use RIBCL scripts that perform firmware

updates, iLO 2 configuration, and iLO 2 operations in bulk, securely over the network. Linux users

should consider reviewing the HP Lights-Out XML PERL Scripting Samples for Linux.

• Scripting with HPONCFG—Download the HPONCFG component to get the host-based scripting

utility, HPONCFG. This utility enables you to use RIBCL scripts that perform firmware updates, Lights-

Out processor configuration and operations in bulk, from Administrator or root account access on

supported host operating systems.

• HP Directories Support for Management Processors—-Download the HP Directories Support for

Management Processors executable file to get the directory support components. One of the

components, HPLOMIG, can be used to discover iLO, iLO 2, RILOE, and RILOE II processors, and

update their firmware. You do not have to use directory integration to take advantage of this

functionality.

Upgrading iLO 2 using a browser

You can complete the firmware upgrade from any network client using a supported browser. You must have the Update iLO 2 Firmware privilege to upgrade the iLO 2 firmware. The most recent firmware for iLO 2 is available on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/lights-out

To upgrade the iLO 2 firmware using a supported browser:

1. Log in to iLO 2 using an account that has the Configure iLO 2 Settings privilege.

2. Click Administration>Upgrade iLO 2 Firmware. The Upgrade iLO 2 Firmware page appears.

3. Enter the file name in the New firmware image field or browse for the file.

4. Click Send firmware image. The firmware upgrade takes a few minutes. A progress bar displays the

progress of the firmware upgrade. Do not interrupt an Upgrade iLO 2 Firmware session. The iLO 2 system automatically resets after a

successful firmware upgrade. The iLO 2 system reset does not affect the host operating system and server.

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If the firmware upgrade is interrupted or fails, attempt the upgrade again immediately. Do not reset the iLO 2 system before reattempting a firmware upgrade.

Updating the firmware using the maintenance CD

To use HP Smart Update Manager on the Firmware Maintenance CD:

1. Place the Firmware Maintenance CD on a USB key using the USB Key Creator Utility.

2. Copy CP009768.exe to /compaq/swpackages directory on the USB Key.

3. Follow HP Smart Update Manager steps to complete firmware update.

Recovering from a failed iLO 2 firmware update

To recover from a failed firmware update using the HP Drive Key Boot Utility:

1. Copy the iLO 2 offline flash component to your USB drive key.

2. Verify that the iLO 2 security override switch is set to disabled.

3. Boot the USB drive key containing the iLO 2 flash component.

To download the HP Drive Key Boot Utility and for information on how to create a boot USB key, see

the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/support

4. After the first screen displays, switch to text console by pressing the Ctrl+Alt+F1 keys.

5. Switch to the directory where the flash component is stored by entering cd

/mnt/usb/components/ at the # prompt.

6. Remove the loaded HP Lights-Out driver by entering the following commands:

/etc/init.d/hp-snmp-agents stop

/etc/init.d/hp-ilo stop

/etc/init.d/hpasm stop

7. Run the component using the --direct option. For example:

./CP00xxxx.scexe ––direct

8. Enter y at the Continue (y/N)? prompt.

9. After programming is successfully completed, set the security override switch to enabled and reboot

the server.

Downgrading the iLO 2 firmware

If you downgrade the iLO 2 firmware, you must remove the iLO 2 1.30 Remote Console ActiveX applet

1.3.0.19 from your Internet Explorer client browser. To remove the applet:

1. Open Internet Explorer.

2. Select Tools>Internet Options>Settings>View objects.

3. To remove 1.30.19, right-click iLO2 Remote console 1.3.0.18.

Licensing

HP iLO Advanced Pack and HP iLO Advanced Pack for Blade System licenses activate optional iLO 2 features that are not bundled with an unlicensed system. For additional information, see the HP website.

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If you purchase the iLO Advanced Pack or the iLO Advanced Pack for BladeSystem with any Insight Control software suite or iLO Power Management Pack, HP provides Technical Support and Update Services. For more information, see "Support information (on page 220)."

If you purchase the iLO Advanced Pack or the iLO Advanced Pack for Blade System as a one-time activation of licensed features, you must purchase future functional upgrades. For more information, see "Support information (on page 220)."

One iLO Advanced or iLO Advanced Pack for Blade System license is required for each server on which the product is installed and used. Licenses are nontransferable. You cannot license an HP ProLiant ML/DL server with an iLO Advanced for BladeSystem. For additional information, see the EULA.

HP will continue to provide maintenance releases with fixes as well as iLO Standard and iLO Standard Blade Edition feature enhancements at no extra charge.

A 60-day evaluation license key is available for download from the HP website. The evaluation license activates and enables access to iLO 2 Advanced features. You can only install one evaluation license per iLO 2. When the evaluation period expires, the iLO 2 features deactivate.

The following versions of iLO 2 are available:

NOTE: The features annotated with an asterisk (*) are not supported on all systems.

Feature iLO 2

Advanced

iLO 2 Advanced for

iLO 2 Standard

iLO 2 Standard Blade Edition

BladeSystem

Virtual power and reset control Server console access through POST Text console after POST Event logs System health* and configuration UID DMTF SMASH standard CLP RIBCL/XML scripting WS Management Scripting Browser access SSH access Shared network port Serial access Remote serial console Integrated remote console Remote console Virtual media applet Secure digital card support* Terminal services pass-through Virtual media scripting Directory integration

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—

— —

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— — — — — — — — —

—

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Feature iLO 2

Advanced

iLO 2 Advanced for

iLO 2 Standard

iLO 2 Standard Blade Edition

BladeSystem

Power-related reporting* Dynamic power capping Group power capping Two-factor smart card authentication HP SIM single sign-on Kernel debugger for Windows Console replay Shared remote console Boot/fault console capture iLO video player (license required for

capture)

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— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —

In addition to the standard iLO 2 single-server licenses, two other licensing options are available:

• The Flexible Quantity License Kit allows you to purchase a single software package, one copy of the

documentation, and a single license key to activate the exact number of licenses requested.

• The Activation Key Agreement allows a volume purchase of ProLiant Essentials and Insight Control

software over time, typically in conjunction with new ProLiant servers that are acquired on a regular

basis.

User administration

iLO 2 enables you to manage user accounts stored locally in the secure iLO 2 memory and directory group accounts. Use MMC or ConsoleOne to manage directory user accounts.

iLO 2 supports up to 12 users with customizable access rights, login names, and advanced password encryption. Privileges control individual user settings. Users can have privileges customized to their individual access requirements. To support more than 12 users, you must have the Advanced Pack, which enables integration with an unlimited number of directory-based user accounts.

You must have the Administer User Accounts privilege to view iLO 2 users, add new users, and modify or delete existing users. If you do not have this privilege, you can view and modify only your account.

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To access local accounts, click Administration>User Administration>Local Accounts.

iLO 2 Directory Accounts enables you to view iLO 2 groups and modify the settings for those groups. You must have the Administer Directory Groups privilege. To access Directory Accounts, click Administration>User Administration>Group Accounts.

Adding a new user

IMPORTANT: Only users with the Administer User Accounts privilege can manage other users

You can assign a different access privilege to each user. Each user can have a unique set of privileges designed for the tasks that the user must perform. You can grant or deny access to critical functions such as remote access, user management, virtual power, and other features.

To add a new user to iLO 2:

1. Log in to iLO 2 using an account that has the Administer User Accounts privilege.

2. Click Administration.

on iLO 2.

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Select User Administration>Local Accounts.

4. Click New.

5. Complete the fields. The following options are available:

o User Name is displayed in the user list and on the home page. It is not necessarily the same as

the Login name. The maximum length for a User Name is 39 characters. The User Name must use printable characters.

o Login Name is the name that you must use when logging into iLO 2. The maximum length for a

o Password and Confirm Password fields set and confirm the password that is used when logging

into iLO 2. The minimum length for a password is set in the Access Options page. The maximum length for a password is 39 characters. Enter the password twice for verification.

o Administer User Accounts is a user privilege that allows you to add, modify, and delete local iLO

2 user accounts. It also allows you to alter privileges for all users, including granting all permissions to yourself. Without this privilege, you can only view your own settings and change your own password.

o Remote Console Access is a user privilege that allows you to remotely access the host system

Remote Console and Remote Serial Console, including video, keyboard and mouse control. You are still required to have access to the remote system to use this capability.

o Virtual Power and Reset is a user privilege that allows you to power-cycle or reset the host

platform. Any of these activities interrupts the availability of the system. You can also diagnose the system using the virtual NMI button.

o Virtual Media is a user privilege that allows you to use virtual media on the host platform.

o Configure iLO 2 Settings is a privilege that allows you to configure most iLO 2 settings, including

security settings. It enables you to remotely update iLO 2 firmware. It does not include user account administration. These settings rarely change.

After correctly configuring iLO 2, revoking this privilege from all users prevents reconfiguration. A user with the Administer User Accounts privilege can enable or disable this privilege. If iLO 2 RBSU is enabled, you can also reconfigure iLO 2.

o User Certificate Information maps a certificate to a user. User certificates are only required for

Two-Factor Authentication. If a certificate is not mapped to the user account, the message A certificate has NOT been mapped to this user appears along with the Add a

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