New features...........................................................................................................................................5
Server management................................................................................................................................5
Server management features..................................................................................................................5
LO100 standard features...................................................................................................................6
Configuring user accounts......................................................................................................................8
Accessing BIOS Setup Utility and using function keys..........................................................................8
Using the serial port ...............................................................................................................................8
Enabling serial access........................................................................................................................8
Configuring serial port......................................................................................................................9
Using TCP/IP over Ethernet management port......................................................................................9
Selecting a shared Ethernet management port................................................................................10
Obtaining a DHCP IP address from the BIOS Setup Utility...........................................................10
Using the DNS naming feature.......................................................................................................11
Setting up a static IP address from the BIOS Setup Utility.............................................................12
Enabling or disabling Telnet and HTTP services from the BIOS Setup Utility...............................12
TCP and UDP port numbers used by LO100..................................................................................13
Updating the firmware.........................................................................................................................14
Remotely updating the firmware....................................................................................................14
Installing firmware through a web browser...................................................................................15
Updating the firmware through the online flash utility.................................................................16
3 Using LO100................................................................................................................19
Using SSL..............................................................................................................................................19
Using SSH.............................................................................................................................................19
Using the SSH utility.......................................................................................................................19
Using the PuTTY utility...................................................................................................................20
Using the OpenSSH utility..............................................................................................................20
Using CLP.............................................................................................................................................20
This guide explains the standard and optional operational features of the HP Onboard
Administrator Powered by Lights-Out 100 (LO100) available for the following HP ProLiant server
models:
•ML110 G6 server
•ML150 G6 server
•DL120 G6 server
•DL160 G6 server
•DL160se G6 server
•DL170h G6 server
•DL180 G6 server
•SL160z G6 server
•SL170z G6 server
•SL2x170z G6 server
•ML110 G6 server
•DL120 G6 server
•HP ProLiant DL165 G7 Server
•HP ProLiant SL165z G7 Server
New features
This release of LO100 adds support for the following:
•HP ProLiant SL 170s G6 Server
•VLAN tagging
Server management
LO100 delivers basic remote control of vital server resources, supports IPMI 2.0, DCMI 1.0, and
provides system administrators with access to the server at any time, even before an operating
system is installed on the server.
LO100 providestext mode console redirection, DMTF SMASH compliant command line interface,
and browser access to many of the same system management functions. You can access LO100
through a dedicated Ethernet port or through the server serial port.
Server management features
With LO100, you can perform the following tasks:
•Access a remote graphic console (Virtual KVM)
•Access the serial console of the host operating system over the network using standards-based
client utilities
•Switch between serial console redirection or the LO100 command line interface
•Communicate securely using SSL and SSH
•Remotely control the power button of the server (power on and off the server), or perform
warm or cold server reboots
•Remotely monitor fan speed and system power state (S0 or S5)
•Access the system event log
•Access virtual media
Overview5
•Configure TCP/IP settings for the LO100 NIC
•Control user access
•Discover, identify, and launch LO100 from HP Systems Insight Manager
•Access LO100 and server controls using a standard browser or new industry-standard
SMASH CLP command line interface
•Access command line help
•Manage the server with IPMI 2.0 and DCMI 1.0 compliant applications
•Access Telnet
Not all of the features displayed and described in the guide are available on all systems. To verify
which features are supported on your system, see "LO100 standard features" and "LO100 optional
(licensed) features" for more information.
LO100 standard features
For HP ProLiant ML110 G6, ML150 G6, DL120 G6, DL160 G6, DL160se G6, DL170h G6, DL180
G6, SL160z G6, SL170z G6, SL2x170z G6, and SL 170s G6 servers; and HP ProLiant DL165 and
SL165z G7 servers, LO100 standard features include the following:
•IPMI 2.0 and DCMI 1.0 elements available through the operating system (where supported)
•IPMI-over-LAN support
•Web browser access (HTTP) to power control, system event log, hardware status, and license
key activation of optional features
•SMASH CLP interface access to remote power control, system event log, hardware status,
and operating system serial console
•Support for SSL, SSH, and IPMI 2.0 security with factory-default self-signed certificates and
keys
LO100 optional (licensed) features
LO100 optional features are activated with the purchase of the Lights-Out 100i Advanced Pack
package. The Lights-Out 100i Advanced Pack includes:
•Virtual media access
•Virtual KVM
6Operational overview
2 Configuration
Configuring LO100 with the LO100CFG utility
The SmartStart Scripting Toolkit is a server deployment product that delivers unattended
automated installation for high volume ProLiant server installations. Available in Win32 and
Linux editions, the Toolkit supports ProLiant DL and ML 300, 500, 700 and ProLiant BL servers
in both Windows and Linux environments and now includes limited ProLiant 100 series support.
The toolkit includes a modular set of utilities and important documentation that describes how
to apply these new tools to build an automated server deployment process.
The toolkit contains an important tool for high volume LO100 configuration and deployment
the LO100CFG utility. Using this and other configuration tools in the SmartStart Scripting Toolkit
will allow allow rapid, scripted installation of LO100 and other 100 series configurations. See
the following Web page for the SmartStart Scripting Toolkit user guides for Windows and Linux,
download links, and additional information regarding the LO100CFG utility: http://
Through your server network connection, you can access the remote management CLP, verify
POST (power-on self test) remotely, access the server through a web browser, and access the
BIOS Setup Utility remotely.
To configure network access:
1.Connect a standard Ethernet cable from the LO100 NICto a network jack.
2.Press the F10 key to access BIOS.
3.Obtain the DHCP IP address.
•If you are using ML110 G6 or DL120 G6:
a.Press the right arrow (→) key to scroll to the Advanced tab, and then scroll down
to IPMI. Press the Enter key.
b.Click LAN Settings, and then click Set IP Address Assignment to DHCP.
•If you are using or ML150 G6, press the right arrow (→) key to scroll to the Advanced
tab, and then scroll down to IPMI.
•If you are using DL160 G6, DL160se G6, DL170h G6, DL180 G6, SL160z G6, SL170z G6,
SL2x170z G6, SL 170s G6 servers, or DL165 or SL 165 G7 servers, press the right arrow
(→) key to scroll to the Advanced tab, and then use either of the following methods:
a.Press the down arrow (↓) key to scroll to IPMI Configuration. Press the Enter key.
b.Click Set LAN Configuration.
Obtain the IP address from BIOS Setup Utility under Advanced/IPMI Configuration/LAN
Configuration. For more information, see "Obtaining a DHCP IP address from the BIOS
Setup Utility (“Obtaining a DHCP IP address from the BIOS Setup Utility”).
Alternatively, you can perform one of the following methods:
•Look at the DHCP clients table.
•Look at the DNS client records for an entry of LO100<serial server number>. (The default
DNS host name for each LO100 is unique.)
By default, LO100 has DHCP enabled and automatically negotiates an IP address.
4.With the DHCP IP address, use Telnet to log in to the remote management CLP, or use a
web browser to access the HTML interface.
To set up a static IP address, see "Setting up a static IP address from the BIOS Setup Utility".
Configuring LO100 with the LO100CFG utility7
Configuring user accounts
LO100 supports four accounts types, with varying levels of permissions to view and control
features. For more information on user accounts, see the "User administration" section. Two
accounts are available by default, one of type administrator and one of type operator.
The administrator account enables the user to execute the full set of CLP commands and change
management processor configuration. The default administrator account user name is admin,
and the default password is admin.
The operator account enables the user to execute common commands and functions but restricts
access to specific functions, such as adding and changing user account information and changing
the configuration of the management processor. HP recommends logging in with the operator
account to perform common functions. The default user name is Operator, and the default
password is Operator.
For more information on how to log in to LO100, see the "Logging in to LO100" section.
Accessing BIOS Setup Utility and using function keys
Throughout the document, the F10 key is listed as the standard method of accessing the BIOS
Setup Utility, saving changes, and exiting the utility. In some cases, the function keys (F keys)
might not pass through the telnet client correctly to the remote system. If this occurs, use the
following ESC key equivalents:
•F8–ESC+8
•F10–ESC+0
•F12–ESC+@
Using the serial port
The server serial port provides basic serial port functionality and serves as an interface to LO100.
You can configure the system serial port for exclusive use with LO100.
CAUTION:After enabling the serial port for use with LO100, legacy serial devices might not
function correctly if attached to the serial port.
You must configure the LO100 serial port hardware parameters to work with your respective
serial port communications software. LO100 serial port configuration is controlled through the
BIOS Setup Utility.
Enabling serial access
1.Power up the server.
2.When POST displays the message, ROM-Based Setup, press the F10 key. If the server has
an administrator password configured, the system prompts you to enter the password. If
the server does not have a password configured, the main screen of the BIOS Setup Utility
appears.
3.Press the right arrow (→) key to navigate to the Advanced menu.
4.Choose one of these options:
NOTE:If you change the Serial Port Assignment, the BMC IP Address resets. The BMC IP
address might not be the same after reboot.
•On ML110 G6 and DL120 G6 servers:
•On ML150 G6 servers:
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a.Press the down arrow (↓) key to scroll to Console Redirection.
b.Set the BIOS Serial Console Port to Enabled.
a.Press the down arrow (↓) key to scroll to IPMI. Press the Enter key.
b.Set Serial Port Assignment to BMC.
c.Set Serial Port Switching to Enabled.
d.Set Serial Port Connection Mode to Direct.
a.Press the down arrow (↓) key to scroll to IPMI Configuration. Press the Enter key.
b.Scroll down to Serial Port Configuration.
c.Set Serial Port Assignment to BMC.
d.Set Serial Port Connection Mode to Direct.
5.Press the F10 key to save and exit.
Configuring serial port
1.Power on the server by pressing the Power On/Off button on the front panel.
2.When POST displays the message, ROM-Based Setup, press the F10 key. If the server has
an administrator password configured, the system prompts you to enter the password. If
the server does not have a password configured, the main screen of the BIOS Setup Utility
appears.
3.Press the right arrow (→) key to navigate to the Advanced menu.
4.Press the down arrow (↓) key to scroll to IO Device Configuration, or, if you are using SL160z
G6 servers or DL165 or SL165z G7 servers, scroll to Super IO Configurations. Press the Enter
key.
5.Set Embedded Serial Port to 3F8/IRQ4.
6.From the Remote Access Configuration, configure the BIOS Serial Console as follows:
•BIOS Serial Console-Enabled
•EMS Support-Disabled (for ML150 G6)
•Base Address/IRQ-3F8h, 4
•Serial Port Mode-9600 8, n, 1
•Flow Control-None
•Redirection after BIOS/POST-Enabled
•Terminal Type-VT100
7.For DL 165 G7 and SL 165 G7 servers, from the Remote Access Configuration, configure the
BIOS Serial Console as follows:
•BIOS Serial Console Port-Enabled
•BIOS Serial Console Port Baud Rate-[115200 8, n, 1]
•Redirection after BIOS POST-Always
•Terminal Type-ANSI
•VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support-Enabled
8.Review the serial port settings, and make sure the settings match the serial port
communications software settings used to connect to LO100.
9.To return to the previous screen, press the Esc key, or to save the changes and exit Setup,
press the F10 key.
Using TCP/IP over Ethernet management port
You can configure LO100 LAN port access using two different Ethernet ports: the dedicated
10/100 LO100 management port or through a side-band connection using the server embedded
NIC. The side-band, shared, or UMP options utilize one server Ethernet port for both server
Using TCP/IP over Ethernet management port9
network traffic and LO100 network traffic reducing the number of network cables that you must
attach to the server.
NOTE:Not all servers come with the option of selecting a sideband or dedicated NIC. Some
have only one option.
Selecting a shared Ethernet management port
1.Power on the server by pressing the Power On/Off button on the front panel.
2.When POST displays the message, ROM-Based Setup, press the F10 key. If the server has
an administrator password configured, the system prompts you to enter the password. If
the server does not have a password configured, the main screen of the BIOS Setup Utility
appears.
3.Press the right arrow (→) key to navigate to the Advanced menu.
NOTE:On the ML150 G6, ML110 G6, and DL120 G6 systems, the Virtual KVM and Virtual
Media functions are not available when used with the Shared NIC function. If you want
LO100 Advanced Pack features on the ML150 G6, use the dedicated NIC mode.
4.Press the down arrow (↓) key to scroll to IPMI Configuration. Press the Enter key.
5.Scroll to the LAN Configuration menu by pressing the down arrow (↓) key. Press the Enter
key.
6.Choose one of these options:
•On ML110 G6 or DL120 G6, press the down arrow (↓) key to IPMI. Press the Enter key,
and then set BMC NIC Allocation to Shared.
•On ML150 G6, set BMC NIC Mode to Shared.
•On DL160 G6, DL160se G6, DL170h G6, DL180 G6, and SL160z G6, SL170z G6, or
SL2x170z G6, set BMC NIC Allocation to Enabled.
•On DL165 G7, press the down arrow (↓) key to BMC NIC Allocation, then select
Dedicated/Shared. Press the Enter key.
7.To return to the previous screen, press the Esc key, or to save the changes and exit Setup,
press the F10 key.
The TCP/IP over Ethernet management port, whether dedicated or shared, is a standard Ethernet
10/100Mb interface that connects to the network using a standard Ethernet cable. Before using
the dedicated management port, you must determine the DHCP IP address or set a static IP
address.
Obtaining a DHCP IP address from the BIOS Setup Utility
By default, LO100 has DHCP enabled and automatically negotiates an IP address. To view the
DHCP IP address, run the BIOS Setup Utility or retrieve the DHCP IP address using CLP through
the serial port connection. To view the DHCP IP address using the BIOS Setup Utility:
1.Power on the server by pressing the Power On/Off button on the front panel.
2.When POST displays the message, ROM-Based Setup, press the F10 key. If the server has
an administrator password configured, the system prompts you to enter the password. If
the server does not have a password configured, the main screen of the BIOS Setup Utility
appears.
3.Press the right arrow (→) key to navigate to the Advanced menu.
4.To obtain the DHCP IP address, choose one of these options based on the server model:
•On ML110 G6 and DL120 G6 servers:
10Configuration
a.Press the down arrow (↓) key to navigate to IPMI. Press the Enter key.
b.Press the down arrow (↓) key to navigate to LAN Settings. Press the Enter key.
c.Set IP Address Assignment to DHCP.
•On ML150 G6 servers:
a.Press the down arrow (↓) key to navigate to IPMI.
b.Scroll to BMC LAN Configuration. Press the Enter key.
a.Press the down arrow (↓) key to navigate to IPMI Configuration.
b.Scroll to LAN Configuration, and then scroll to DHCP IP Source.
c.Select either of the following:
—To set BMC NIC to DHCP, scroll down to DHCP IP Source, and then to enable,
press the Enter key.
—To save all changes and exit, press the F10 key.
5.To return to the previous screen, press the Esc key, or to save the changes and exit Setup,
press the F10 key.
To configure or change your network settings, see "“Network settings”.
Using the DNS naming feature
The DNS naming feature enablesyou to reference the server nameassigned to the server without
having to know the server IP address or obtaining the IP address for a given server. This ability
to reference the server name occurs after the server has registered its name with the DNS, using
the default naming sequence assigned by LO100, LO100 - {Server Serial Number}. (For
example, LO100 - CNQ123456.)
NOTE:This requires DHCP and will not work with static IP addresses.
To obtain the serial number, look at the pull-out tab usually located in the front panel of the
server.
You can change the server name through the Network Settings page of the LO100 web interface.
You can also change the server name through the telnet interface.
To do this, type the following in the telnet interface:
cd map1/nic1
set oemhp_hostname=<new_name>
where
<new_name>
is the new DNS host name your server will have.
To retrieve a server IP address using the DNS naming feature, use a system connected to the
same network, open a DOS command prompt, and thentype nslookup {server name}. (For
example, nslookup {CBQ123456}.)
Depending on your DNS server configuration, it might take up to 45 minutes for the DNS to
register a server name. For more DNS options in LO100, see "Configuring network settings using
a web browser".
Using TCP/IP over Ethernet management port11
Setting up a static IP address from the BIOS Setup Utility
By default, LO100 has DHCP enabled and automatically negotiates an IP address. To disable
DHCP and enable a static IP address:
1.Press the F10 key during POST to enter the BIOS Setup Utility.
2.Press the right arrow (→) key to navigate to the Advanced menu.
3.To set your network BIOS settings, choose one of these options:
•On ML110 G6 and DL120 G6 servers:
a.Press the down arrow (↓) key to scroll to IPMI. Press the Enter key.
b.Press the down arrow (↓) key to scroll to the LAN Settings menu. Press the Enter
key.
c.On IP Address Assignment, select Static.
•On ML150 G6 servers:
a.Press the down arrow (↓) key to scroll to IPMI. Press the Enter key.
b.Press the down arrow (↓) key to scroll to the end, and then select BMC LAN
Configuration.
c.On BMC LAN Configuration, select Static.
d.Press the down arrow (↓) key to scroll down and enter a valid IP address, subnet
mask, and gateway address (press the Tab key to move between address fields).
a.Press the down arrow (↓) key to scroll to IPMI. Press the Enter key.
b.Press the down arrow (↓) key to scroll to the LAN Configuration menu. Press the
Enter key.
c.On DHCP IP Source, select Disabled.
d.Press the down arrow (↓) key to scroll down and enter a valid IP address, subnet
mask, and gateway address (press the Tab or period (.) key to move between
address fields).
a.Press the down arrow (↓) key to scroll to IPMI Configuration. Press the Enter key.
b.Press the down arrow (↓) key to scroll to the LAN Configuration menu. Press the
Enter key.
c.Press the down arrow (↓) key to scroll to the end, and then select DHCP IP Source.
d.Select either of the following:
—To set BMC NIC to Disabled, press the Enter key.
•On DL165 G7 and And SL 165 G7 servers:
a.Press the down arrow (↓) key to scroll to IPMI Configuration. Press the Enter key.
b.Press the down arrow (↓) key to scroll to the LAN Configuration menu. Press the
Enter key.
c.Press the down arrow (↓) key to scroll to the BMC LAN Configuration menu. Press
the Enter key.
d.Select DHCP/static, then press the Enter key.
—To save all changes and exit, press the F10 key. To save all changes and exit, press
the F10 key.
4.Press the F10 key to save and exit.
To restore DHCP, see "Configuring network settings using the BIOS Setup Utility."
Enabling or disabling Telnet and HTTP services from the BIOS Setup Utility
On ML110 G6 and DL120 G6 servers:
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1.Press the down arrow (↓) key to scroll to IPMI. Press the Enter key.
2.Press the down arrow (↓) key to scroll to the LAN Settings menu. Press the Enter key.
3.Press the down arrow (↓) key to scroll to the Telnet Services and HTTP Services. Press the
Enable or Disable key as appropriate.
On ML150 G6 servers:
1.Select Advanced>IPMI.
2.Set the following:
•BMC HTTP Service-Enabled or Disabled, as appropriate
•BMC Telnet Service-Enabled or Disabled, as appropriate
On DL160 G6, DL160se G6, DL180 G6, and SL160z G6 servers and DL165 and SL165z G7 servers:
1.Select either of the following:
•If you are enabling or disabling Telnet, select Advanced>IPMI Configuration>LAN
Configuration>BMC Telnet Service.
•If you are enabling or disabling HTTP, select Advanced>IPMI Configuration>LAN
Configuration>BMC HTTP Service.
2.To enable or disable, press Enter.
3.Press the F10 key to save all changes and exit.
On DL170h G6, SL170z G6, SL170s G6, and SL2x170z G6 servers:
1.Press the right arrow key (→) to scroll to the Advanced tab. Press the Enter key.
2.Press the down arrow (↓) key to scroll to IPMI Configuration. Press the Enter key.
3.Press the down arrow (¯↓) key to scroll to Set LAN Configuration. Press the Enter key.
4.Scroll to LAN Protocol Control. Press the Enter key.
5.Press the Enable or Disable key to enable or disable the Telnet or HTTP as appropriate.
TCP and UDP port numbers used by LO100
The following table lists the TCP and UDP port numbers used by the various LO100
network-accessible features. You can use this information to configure networking infrastructure
or security settings.
Telnet23
SNMP trap162
HTTPS443
Embedded by defaultSupportProtocolPort number
YesSecure Shell connectionsSSH22
YesCommand line interface,
Remote text console
YesFirmware upgradeTFTP69
YesFirmware upgradeHTTP80
YesWeb-based user interface
and LO100
Virtual KVM
YesSecure access to the
web-based user
interfaceVirtual KVM
YesIPMI-over-LAN connectionsIPMI RMCP+623
YesIPMI-over-LAN connectionsSecure IPMI RMCP+664
YesStorageStorage5901
Using TCP/IP over Ethernet management port13
Updating the firmware
To update the LO100 firmware, use the ROMPaq utility. Downloads for the ROMPaq utility are
available on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support). For more information about using
the ROMPaq utility, refer to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/manage).
NOTE:LO100 does not support ROMPAQ flashing from virtual media.
After the ROMPaq utility flashes the selected device, cycle power manually to reboot the operating
system.
Remotely updating the firmware
Use the load command to remotely update the LO100 firmware. The firmware file must be an
uncompressed firmware image file created using the DOS ROMPAQ utility found on the
Lights-Out 100 Firmware Upgrade Diskette Utility, which is available for download from the
HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/lights-out).
To create an uncompressed image file, enter the following command at the DOS prompt:
ROMPAQ /D <infile> <outfile>
where <infile> is the ROMPAQ firmware image file and <outfile> is the file name for the
uncompressed binary image file. For example:
The load command is used to retrieve a binary image from a specific source location (specified
as a URL) and place it at the specified target address.
The load command can download and flash a firmware image file using TFTP from the specified
location.
To flash the firmware using TFTP settings:
•On a Windows operating system:
1.Copy the BMC firmware into a directory on the server.
2.Run TFTP by launching the executable file tftpd32.exe.
3.Navigate to TFTP configuration>Settings, and set Timeout to 4 seconds and MaxRetransmit to 10.
4.Enter the Base Directory and TFTP Server IP Address. Base Directory is the path where
the BMC firmware is residing. TFTP Server IP Address is the IP address of the TFTP
server (for example, 10.141.38.157).
•On a Linux operating system:
1.Navigate to Applications>Systems Settings>Server Settings>Services and make sure
that TFTP and xinetd are running.
2.Open the /etc/xinetd.d/tftp file and modify the parameter server_args to include
-T 4000000. For example,server_args = -c -s /tftpboot -T 4000000
While in this directory, to modify server parameters, type gedit.
3.Reset xinetd to allow it update. Open a terminal and type service xinetd restart. On
non-RHEL Linux platforms, open the Services menu and reset xinetd manually.
4.If a firewall is enabled, disable it or modify the settings to allow the firewall to connect
to the TFTP port. To change the firewall settings, navigate to Applications>System
Settings>Security Level, and enter 69:udp in the parameter of the other port.
5.Place the image file in the /tftpboot folder, which is in the TFTP servers root directory.
14Configuration
To update the firmware, log in to LO100 as the administrator through the CLP interface, and
issue the load command to upload and install the firmware from the map1/firmware directory.
1.Start a CLP session. To access CLP:
a.Navigate to Start>All Programs>Accessories>Command Prompt.
b.At the command prompt, enter telnet <IP address>.
2.At the CLP prompt, enter cd map1/firmware.
3.At the CLP prompt, enter
load -source <URI> -oemhpfiletype csr
where:
•<URI> is the //<tftpserver IP>/<filename> to be downloaded.
•<tftp server IP> is the URL or IP address of the TFTP server containing the firmware.
•<filename> is the file name of the image file (LdrImage.bin in this example).
Alternatively, you can also install the firmware through a browser. For more information,
see "Installing firmware through a web browser".
The TFTP application might report an error in the early part of the firmware upload process,
during the firmware image validation process. An error does not necessarily indicate failure
of the firmware upload and does not prevent successful firmware uploads. A successful
firmware upload typically takes several minutes. After the firmware upgrade process is
complete, verify that the new version of the firmware is active.
If the firmware upgrade process fails after sufficient time (at least 5 minutes), reboot the
server, and verify that the previous version of the firmware is still active. Always reboot the
server before retrying the firmware upgrade process.
Do not reset the system or the BMC during download; the server may become corrupt.
After installing the firmware, the IP address of the server might reset to the default value.
You must locally reset the IP address to the desired address.
NOTE:After using the load command LO100 will reset ending your CLP interface session.
You must reconnect to the CLP interface.
NOTE:When you use the CLP load command with TFTPD32, HP recommends using a
4-second timeout and 10 retries.
Reset the system after the download is complete to load the SDRR and CFGs so that LO100
can recognize the individual server platform and not a "ProLiant Generic G6."
Installing firmware through a web browser
The Firmware Download page enables you to install new firmware images. To install firmware
through the browser:
1.Log in to LO100 as an administrator.
2.On the browser main menu recognition box, click Firmware Download.
3.In the TFTP server IP address field, enter the IP address of the TFTP server.
4.Enter the file name of the firmware image in the File Name field. Include the path relative
to the TFTP server root in the file name.
5.If you are using Linux to install the firmware:
a.Place the image file in the /tftpboot folder, which is in the TFTP servers root directory.
b.Enter the file name of the firmware image in the Firmware File name field. Include the
path to the TFTP server root in the file name.
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6.Click Apply. The BMC is reset.
7.Reconnect to the web browser. A typical flash can take several minutes.
Updating the firmware through the online flash utility
The Lights-Out 100 Online Flash Utility allows a user to update the BMC firmware through a
supported operating system without resetting the server. The online flash utilities may be
downloaded at http://www.hp.com/ under the downloads section for each platform.
Supported operating systems include the following:
•Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.4 (i386, x86_64)
•Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.8 (i386, x86_64)
•SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 (i386, x86_64)
•SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 (i386, x86_64)
•Windows Server 2008 (x86, x64) - All Editions
•Windows Server 2008 R2 – All Editions
NOTE:Windows Server 2003 is not supported.
To use the online flash component on a Windows operating system, perform the following steps:
1.Copy the LO-100 online flash utility to a directory on the server file system.
2.Double click the executable file.
3.Click “Install.”
4.Wait for the installation process to complete.
NOTE:This may take up to 45 minutes on some servers. Do not shut down the server or
interrupt the flash process.
5.Click “Finish.” No restart is necessary upon completion.
To use the online flash component on a Linux operating system, perform the following steps:
1.Copy the LO-100 online flash utility to a directory on the server file system.
2.Open a bash shell at the directory where the online flash component is located.
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3.Execute the following commands:
chmod 777 CPxxxxxx.scexe
./CPxxxxxx.scexe
4.Wait for the installation process to complete.
NOTE:This may take up to 15 minutes on some servers. Do not shut down the server or
interrupt the flash process.
5.Click “Finish.” No restart is necessary upon completion.
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3 Using LO100
Using SSL
SSL is a protocol used to transmit private documents through the Internet and uses a private key
or certificate to encrypt data transferred over the SSL connection. The Lights-Out 100 provides
security for remote management in distributed IT environments by using an industry-standard
encryption protocol for data traveling on unsecured networks. SSL is available by default.
LO100 comes preinstalled with a certificate. To install a user-specific certificate, see the one-time
"Importing a certificate" setup procedure.
If you cannot access the login page, you must verify the SSL encryption level of your browser is
set to 128 bits. The SSL encryption level within the management processor is set to 128 bits and
cannot be changed. The browser and management processor encryption levels must be the same.
To use the preinstalled certificate, enter https://ipaddress in the address line of the browser,
which uses SSL-encrypted communication. Enter http://ipaddress to use non-SSL encrypted
communication.
Using SSH
SSH is a Telnet-like protocol for logging in to and executing commands on a remote machine,
which includes security with authentication, encryption, and data integrity features. The
Lights-Out 100 remote management processor can support simultaneous access from four SSH
clients. After SSH is connected and authenticated, the command line interface is available. LO100
supports two simultaneous SSH connections. SSH is available by default.
LO100 supports the SSH version 2 and the following client utilities:
•PuTTY 0.54 or later
•OpenSSH
LO100 comes preinstalled with a certificate. To install a user-specific certificate, see the one-time
"Importing a certificate" setup procedure.
Using the SSH utility
When using a SSH utility to connect to a server for the first time, the utility prompts you to accept
the server public key, sometimes referred to as a host key. Accepting this key authorizes the
utility to store a copy of the public key in its own database. The utility recognizes the server
when future connections are attempted by comparing the public key to the one stored in its
database.
NOTE:Logging in to an SSH session could take up to 90 seconds. Depending on the client used,
you might not see on-screen activity during this time.
To access the remote management processor using SSH:
1.Open an SSH window.
2.When prompted, enter the IP address, login name, and password.
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Using the PuTTY utility
PuTTY 0.54 is a terminal emulation product that includes support for telnet and the SSH protocol.
PuTTY 0.54 is available for download from the Internet.
•To start a PuTTY session, double-click the PuTTY icon in the directory in which PuTTY is
installed.
•To start a PuTTY session from the command line:
—To start a connection to a server called host, enter:
—For telnet sessions, you can also enter the following alternative syntax:
putty.exe telnet://host[:port]/
—To start an existing saved session called session name, enter:
putty.exe -load "session name"
When you press Enter using PuTTY versions earlier than 0.54, two line feeds might appear on
a single line feed. To avoid this issue and for best results, HP recommends using version 0.54 or
later.
Using the OpenSSH utility
OpenSSH is a free version of the SSH protocol available for download on the Internet.
To start an OpenSSH client in Linux, at the command prompt enter:
ssh -l loginname ipaddress/dns name
Using CLP
HP has worked with key industry partners within Distributed Management Task Force, Inc. to
define an industry-standard set of commands. The SMASH suite will standardize manageability
interfaces forservers. The Lights-Out 100 remote management processor implementsthe command
set defined in the Server Management Command Line Protocol Specification, 1.00 Draft. The CLP
replaces the simple CLI that was released previously and is no longer supported.
The management processor functionality accessible from the SMASH CLP is a low-bandwidth
interface and provides similar functionality to the web interface. The CLP is designed for users
who prefer a nongraphical interface. The CLP is accessible through the following methods:
•Telnet
•SSH connection
•Physical serial port
LO100 CLP supports four simultaneous SSH connections, two SSH connections and two Telnet
connection, or one SSH connection and three Telnet connections. You cannot have more than
four simultaneous SSH connections and up to three (Telnet and SSH) connections at a time.
CLP syntax
The general syntax of CLP command is:
<verb> <target> <option> <property>
•Verbs— The following verbs are supported:
—cd
—help
—load
—reset
—set
—show
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—start
—stop
—exit
—version
•Target —The default target is the /. The target can be changed by the cd command or by
specifying a target on the command line.
•Options — The following options are valid:
—-help/-h
—-all/-a
•Properties are the attributes of the target that can be modified.
•Output —The output syntax is text.
The valid Boolean values for any command are true and false.
General notes
If the commands on the CLP command span more than one line, you cannot navigate between
different lines.
Operating system-specific notes
•The Microsoft® Windows 2000 telnet client does not support the Functions keys F1 through
F12, Insert, Home, and End keys. These keys will not work in a Lights-Out 100 command
line session.
•The Backspace key in the Lights-Out 100 CLP implementation is mapped to the value 0x8.
Some client operating systems, Novell Linux Desktop and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4
Desktop, map the Backspace key to the value 0x7f, which is used for the Delete key in the
Windows telnet client. The Backspace key will not work from a client from which it has
value of 0x7f. For the Linux clients, using the Home or the End key enables the Lights-Out
100 CLP service to remap the Backspace key to use the value 0x7f, making the key functional.
In the Windows PuTTY client, the Backspace key can be mapped to a value of 0x8 by changing
the setting for Terminal Keyboard to Control-H.
Base commands
•The help command displays context-sensitive help.
Entering help displays all the supported commands. Entering
<command> help
displays the help message specific to that command.
—Help for verbs
Calling help for a verb returns the general syntax and usage associated with issuing
that verb. Calling help for a verb that is not present in the current directory returns an
[Unsupported Command] message. The following examples are all valid ways to call
help for a verb.
◦/./-> help show
◦/./-> show -h
◦/./-> show -help
Usage:
show [<target>][<options>][<properties>]
Usage:
show [<target>][<options>][<properties>]
Usage:
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show [<target>][<options>][<properties>]
◦/./->
—Help for targets
Calling help for a target returns any information about the target and its contents. You
can call help for any target that is not contained in the current directory (help map1
can be called from system1).
◦/./-> system1 -h
Invalid command
◦/./-> system1 -help
Invalid command
◦/./-> help system1
Host System Directory
◦/./-> help map1
Management Service Processor Directory
◦/./-> cd system1
◦/./system1/-> help map1
Management Service Processor Directory
—Help for properties
Calling help for a property or any other option for which there is no help information
returns an [Unsupported Command] or [Invalid command] message. For example:
/./system1/-> show
/./system1
Targets
oemhp_sensors
oemhp_frus
log1
led1
console 1
Properties
name=Hewlett-Packard
enabledstate=enabled
Verbs
cd
version
exit
show
reset
start
stop
help
/./system1/-> help name
Unsupported Command
/./system1/-> help enabledstate
Unsupported Command
/./system1/-> help properties
Unsupported Command
/./system1/-> name -h
Invalid command
/./system1/->
•The exit command terminates the CLP session.
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•The cd command sets the current default target. The context works similar to a directory
path. The root context for the server and the starting point for a CLP system is /. (forward
slash period). By changing the context, you can shorten commands.
For example:
—The cd command changes the directory.
—The cd .. command moves up the tree one directory.
—The cd myfolder command moves to the myfolder folder if myfolder is in the
current directory.
•The show command displays values of a property or contents of a collection target. For
example:
/./> show
/.
Targets
system1
map1
Properties
Verbs
cd
version
exit
show
help
The first line of information returned by the show command is the current context. In the
example,
/.
is the current context. Following the context is a list of subtargets (Targets) and properties
(Properties) applicable to the current context. The verbs section (Verbs) shows which
commands are available in this context.
The show command can also be specified with an explicit or implicit context and a specific
property. An explicit context is /map1/firmware and is not dependent on the current
context. An implicit context assumes that the context specified is a child of the current context.
If the current context is /map1, then a show firmware command displays the
/map1/firmware data. If a property is not specified, then all properties are shown.
•The load command moves a binary image from a URL to the map. The load command is
used to take a binary image from a specific source location (specified as a URL) and place
it at the specified target address. In a remote management processor implementation, the
firmware downloads a full image file using TFTP from the specified location and programs
flash with the image.
In a remote management processor implementation, /map1/firmware is a valid target.
The load command supports usage only with the following options.
—-source <location> — This option must be specified.
—(h)elp — This option appears on the command line. The command ignores all options
and properties except -output (for terse or verbose output). These options are only
valid for this command when the -help option is used.
source <value> — This option specifies the target from which to transfer the binary
image. The value specified must be a valid URL. The format is //tftpserverip/path/filename. Thisoption is required in the command line when the load command
is executed unless -help is used. The file must be an uncompressed firmware image
file that you create using the DOS ROMPAQ utility found on the Lights-Out 100
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Firmware Upgrade DisketteUtility available for download from the HP website (http://
www.hp.com/servers/lights-out).
—Specify one of the following:
◦"-oemhpfiletype csr" for loading firmware
◦"-oemhpfiletype key" for loading a key
◦"-oemhpfiletype cer" for loading a certificate
Example:
/./map1/firmware/-> load -s //16.110.181.187/404.bin -oemhpfiletype csr
Firmware download is in progress.
BMC will be automatically reset once image is programmed and validated.
Checking Image 197120
Erasing Memory 2227924
Dnlding/Prgming 4194304
Time elapsed: 53 seconds.
Download Complete.
•The reset command causes a target to cycle from enabled to disabled and then to enabled
again.
•The set command assigns a specific value to a property or group of properties. The standard
syntax for the set command is
set property=new value
.
The set command is used to change any changeable property. If the current directory does
not contain the property you want to change, you must specify the target of the property
before entering the property you want to change.
•The start command causes the system1 target to power on.
•The stop command causes the system1 target to power off.
•The version command queries the version of the CLP implementation or other CLP
elements. For example:
/./map1/-> version
Version 1.00
/./map1/-> cd firmware
/./map1/firmware/-> version
Version 1.00
/./map1/firmware/-> show
/./map1/firmware
Targets
Properties
fwversion=0.59
Verbs
cd
version
exit
show
reset
load
help
/./map1/firmware/-> show fwversion
fwversion=0.59
/./map1/firmware/-> fwversion
Invalid command
/./map1/firmware/->
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Specific commands
CLP syntax for specific commands is found in the sections that also describe the functionality
through the Web interface.
DCMI 1.0 support
LO100 supports Data Center Manageability Interface (DCMI). DCMI enables you to simplify
platform management implementations while enhancing robustness. Specifications are derived
from Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) 2.0, which has been widely adopted by
the computing industry for server management and system-health monitoring. For more
information, see the Intel website (http://developer.intel.com/technology/product/DCMI/
index.htm).
IPMI 2.0 support
LO100 supports the industry-standard IPMI 2.0. The IPMI specification defines standardized,
abstracted interfaces that can be used for monitoring and control functions that are built in to
the platform hardware.
In addition to supporting the mandatory commands for IPMI 2.0, the following additional IPMI
You can log in to the remote management processor through a web browser or through the CLP.
If you are unsure of your DHCP IP address, refer to the "Configuring network access" section.
Logging in through a web browser
1.Browse to the IP address of the remote management processor to access the login screen.
2.Enter your user name and password. The default user name for the Administrator account
is admin, and the default password is admin. The default user name for the Operator account
is Operator, and the default password is Operator.
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Logging in through the CLP
1.Establish a connection to the remote management processor by launching a telnet session
or an SSH session.
2.Enter the user name at the login prompt. The default user name for the Administrator account
is admin. The default user name for the Operator account is Operator.
3.Enter the password at the password prompt. The default password for the Administrator
account is admin. The default password for the Operator account is Operator.
4.To exit the CLP and enter Console mode, enter the
exit
command at the command prompt.
Browser main menu options
Using a web browser, you can access all basic remote management capabilities of LO100. Not
all of the features displayed and described in the guide are available on all systems. To verify
which features are supported on your system, see "LO100 optional (licensed) features" for more
information.
Monitoring Sensors
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DescriptionOption
Accesses or returns you to the main menu navigation bar.Summary
Accesses system power and UID control options.Virtual Power
Lists all sensor information, including type, name, status, reading, and
PEF settings.
Displays the system event log.System Event Log
Accesses virtual media or the remote graphic console.Virtual KVM/Media
Displays system hardware information.Hardware Inventory
Accesses the user configuration screen.User Administration
Accesses the network parameter settings screen.Network Settings
DescriptionOption
Accesses the PET destinations and alert policy table.IPMI PET Configuration
Displays the licensing screen.Application License Key
Accesses LO100 security, personal certificate, and key installation options.Security Settings
Enables you to flash firmware through the web browser.Firmware Download
NOTE:The Virtual KVM / Media option is an advanced feature available through license
upgrade and not available on all G6 systems unless the license is purchased. This link may appear
as Virtual Media or not at all depending on your system implementation. To verify which features
are supported on your system, see "LO100 optional (licensed) features" for more information.
Controlling server power remotely
LO100 enables you to remotely operate the power button of a host server using a web browser
or the CLP. LO100 virtual power support enables you to power on, power off, and power cycle
the host server. This virtual power support operates independently of the state of the operating
system.
Controlling server power from a browser
The Virtual Power screen displays current power status, how long the server has been powered
on, and the reason for the last server restart. To display the Virtual Power screen, on the main
menu navigation bar, click Virtual Power.
To modify Chassis Actions, select a Power Control Option in the Chassis Actions section, and
then click Apply.
To identify the server in the rack and illuminate the UID (the LED on the front panel of the
server), from the UID list, select the length of time for the UID to illuminate, and then click
Identify.
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NOTE:The UID is not available on all LO100 servers. For more information, see your server
user guide.
A restore policy controls how the system responds when power is connected to the server. To
set a restore policy:
1.Select the Power Restore Policy by choosing one of the following options:
•Always power up—Powers on the server immediately after power is supplied.
•Restore to powered state prior to power loss—Powers on the system if the system was
in the powered on state before a loss of power.
•Power pushbutton or command required to power on system—Causes the server to
wait for external action before powering on the system.
2.Click Set.
The power restore policy becomes becomes active after a successful BIOS post.
Controlling server power through the CLP
1.Log in to LO100 CLP as described in the "Logging in to LO100” section.
2.Change to the system1 target by entering cd system1.
3.To power on the server, enter start /system1. For example:
/./system1/> start /system1
System1 started.
4.To power off the server, enter stop /system1. For example:
/./system1/> stop /system1
System1 stopped.
The -force option can also be used with the stop command. This option forces the
implementation to stop the target, ignoring any policy that might cause the implementation
to normally not execute the command. In remote management processor implementation,
this process is equivalent to a hard power down.
5.To reset the server, enter reset /system1. For example:
/./system1/> reset
System1 reset.
Monitoring sensors
LO100 provides operating system-independent remote monitoring of the current status of major
sensors of a target server including system temperature, fans, and voltage. You can view the
data for this feature on the Monitoring Sensors Page through a web browser or through the BIOS
Setup Utility.
Viewing sensor data from a web browser
The Monitoring Sensors screen displays a snapshot of the temperature, fans, and voltage sensor
data, including sensor type, name, status, and current reading. To access this page from a web
browser, on the main menu navigation bar, click Monitoring Sensor.
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To update the display, click the Refresh button. To view or add a PEF action, click PEF. For more
information, see "Platform Event Filtering configuration."
Viewing sensor data from the BIOS Setup Utility
1.Press the F10 key during POST to enter the BIOS Setup Utility.
2.Press the right arrow (→) key to navigate to the Advanced menu.
3.Press the down arrow (↓) key to scroll to IPMI. Press the Enter key.
4.Choose one of these options based on server model:
•ML110 G6 and DL120 G6 servers:
a.Press the down arrow (↓) key to scroll to IPMI. Press the Enter key.
b.Press the down arrow (↓) key to scroll to Realtime Sensor Data. Press the Enter
key.
•On ML150 G6 servers, scroll to Hardware Health Information by pressing the down
arrow (↓) key. Press the Enter key.
•On DL160 G6, DL160se G6, DL180 G6, and SL160z G6 servers, and DL165 and SL165z
G7 servers, scroll to the Hardware Health Information menu by pressing the down
arrow (↓) key. Press the Enter key.
•On DL170h G6, SL170z G6, SL170s G6, and SL2x170z G6 servers, scroll to the Hardware
Health Information menu by pressing the down arrow (↓) key, and then scroll to the
Ambient Sensor Health Information menu. Press the Enter key.
The message Loading data. Please wait appears. After this message disappears, the
Temperature and Voltage sensor data appears. This data is real-time data and is updated
on a periodic basis.
Platform event filtering configuration
The PEF Configuration screen enables you to configure LO100 to take selected actions on received
or internally generated event messages. These actions include powering down the system,
resetting the system, and triggering the generation of an alert.
To enable PEF functionality you must issue the following commands in the CLP:
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cd map1
oemhp i 20 10 D0 18 00 12 01 03 D2
oemhp i 20 10 D0 18 00 12 02 3F 95
To configure a PEF for a particular sensor, click the PEF button to the far right of that sensor on
the Monitoring Sensors screen. The PEF button adjacent to each sensor opens a PEF Configuration
page for that sensor.
The PEF Configuration screen contains two sections: Current PEF Entries and Add PEF Entry.
The Current PEF Entries section includes Sensor Type, Sensor Name, PEF Action, and PEF Control
information. The Add PEF Entry section enables you set an action.
Initially, there are no entries are in the Current PEF Entries section because no PEFs are defined.
When PEF entries are defined, the PEF Control field is active and enables you to set the individual
entries to enabled, disabled, or deleted.
To configure an action (PEF entry), select the desired Event Offsets, select the desired PEF Action
settings, and then click Add.
•Event Offsets—Are trip points (movements across thresholds) that define what type of
sensor event triggers an action. The information in the Events Offsets section varies with
the type of sensor. Not all options are available for all sensors. You can select any of the
available options.
•PEF Action—Displays the same information for all sensors:
—Sensor Type—Displays the type of sensor selected.
—Sensor Name—Displays the name of the sensor.
—PEF Action—Enables you to select from Power Off, Power Cycle, Hard Reset, and Send
—PEF Control—Enables or disables the sensor.
—Alert Policy (list adjacent to the Add button)—Enables you to select an alert policy (if
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Alert (requires a systems management console supporting IPMI 1.5 or later).
defined). Alert policies are defined on the PET Configuration screen. For information,
see "Platform event trap configuration."
If alert policies are not defined (default), the Alert Policy list displays No Alert Policy.
The Alert Policy list populates after alert policies are defined and configured. After
configuring your alert policies, you can select from the defined alert policies for this
sensor and PEF.
—Add—Adds the new entry to the PEF Current Entry table at the top of the page.
Platform event trap configuration
The IPMI PEF Configuration screen enables you to set an alarm or specified condition originating
on the server to alert an IPMI 2.0-supported systems management console. To display the IPMI
PEF Configuration screen, on the main menu navigation bar, click IPMI PEF Configuration.
The Global PEF Enable section enables you to set a global PEF action. To create a global PEF
action, select Enabled in the PEF Enable box, select the PEF action, and then click Apply.
The PET Destinations section indicates where LO100 sends the PET (if configured.) This section
has up to eight entries specifying IP and MAC addresses. In the PET Destinations section, enter
either an IP address or a MAC address and then click Apply. If both the MAC and an IP address
are entered, the IP address is used.
To set a policy:
1.Select the Policy Enable state and then enter the Policy Number and Destination Selector
information.
•Policy Enable—Enables you to selectively enable and disable trap forwarding.
•Policy Number—Enables you to select a policy that will be used in PEF configuration.
•Destination Selector—Specifieswhere to send the PET trap from the destinationsdefined
in the PET Destinations section.
2.Click Apply.
Using the system event log
LO100 captures and stores the IPMI event log for access through a browser, CLP, BIOS Setup
Utility, and RBSU even when the server is not operational. The system event log displays a short
description of each system event. Recorded events include abnormal temperature, fan events,
system resets, and system power loss.
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Accessing the system event log from a web browser
The System Event Log screen displays a brief description of the event, including event type, date,
time, source, description, and direction.
To access the System Event Log from a web browser, on the main menu navigation bar, click
System Event Log. To clear the system event log, click Clear Event Log.
Accessing the system event log from the CLP
1.Log in to the CLP as described in the "Logging in to LO100" section.
2.Enter cd /./system1/log1
3.Enter show to display the total number of system event records.
4.Enter show record<n> to display the details of a specific record. For example:
/./map1/log1/-> show record1
record
Targets
Properties
number=1
date=05/07/2008
time=16:42:52
sensordescription=Identify
eventdescription=State Asserted
eventdirection=Assertion
Verbs
cd
version
exit
show
reset
oemhp
help
Accessing the system event log from the BIOS Setup Utility
1.Press the F10 key during POST to enter the BIOS Setup Utility.
2.Press the right arrow (→) key to navigate to the Advanced menu.
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3.Press the down arrow (↓) key to scroll to IPMI. Press the Enter key.
4.Choose one of these options based on server model:
•On ML110 G6 and DL120 G6 servers:
a.Press the down arrow (↓) key to scroll to IPMI. Press the Enter key.
b.Press the down arrow (↓) key to scroll to System Event Log. Press the Enter key.
•On ML150 G6 servers, scroll to the bottom of the IPMI page.
a.Scroll to the System Event Log Configuration menu by pressing the down arrow
(↓) key. Press the Enter key.
b.Press the down arrow (↓) key to scroll to either Clear System Event Log or View
System Event Log, as appropriate.
5.Press the Enter key to view the highlighted setup item.
6.Press the Esc key to return to the previous screen, or press the F10 key to save the changes
and exit Setup.
Using Virtual KVM
The Virtual KVM feature of LO100 is a remote graphic console that turns a supported browser
into a virtual desktop and provides full control over the display, keyboard, and mouse of the
host server. The operating system-independent console supports graphic modes that display
remote host server activities, including shutdown and startup operations.
Virtual KVM is available by purchasing the Lights-Out 100i Advanced Pack. Formore information,
see "LO100 optional (licensed) features."
When connecting to the Virtual KVM applet for the first time, the applet reports an error. To
clear the error and connect to the Virtual KVM applet, close your browser session, and then
reconnect to the Virtual KVM applet.
The Virtual KVM applet is not compatible with standard VNC clients and does not implement
standard VNC protocols. You must use the supplied Java™ applet to connect to the server. The
Virtual KVM applet cannot pass the F10 key sequence to the target system. To work around this
issue, use the virtual keyboard on the remote server to transmit the F10 key.
The remote graphic console requires JVM version 1.4.2 or later in the client system. To download
the recommended JVM for your system configuration, refer to the HP web site
To start the LO100 remote graphic console using a web browser:
NOTE:The Virtual KVM / Media option is an advanced feature available through license
upgrade and not available on all G6 systems unless the license is purchased. This link may
appear as Virtual Media or not at all depending on your system implementation. To verify
which features are supported on your system, see "LO100 optional (licensed) features" for
more information.
3.To take full control of the system, click OK, or to access the system in a view-only mode,
click Cancel.
Before using the mouse in LO100 remote graphic console, HP recommends synchronizing your
local mouse pointer and the remote mouse pointer. For more information, see "Mouse
synchronization."
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Using the remote graphic console
The Remote KVM/Media Viewer displays a virtual desktop and provides full control over the
display, keyboard, and mouse of the host server. There are three different menus in the remote
graphic console menu bar: Control, Preferences, and Help.
•Control—Enables you to access virtual media devices and the virtual keyboard, refresh the
screen, and exit the client.
•Preferences—Enables you to set mouse, keyboard, and logging options.
•Help—Displays an About box, which specifies the LO100 remote graphic console version,
build date, and time.
The Control menu of the remote graphic console has several different options.
•Virtual Media—Displays the Virtual Media Devices page. The Virtual Media Devices page
displays all accessible media drives of the storage server. Supported devices are CD-ROM,
DVD-ROM, floppy disk,and mass storage devices. For more information,see "Using Virtual
Media."
•Virtual Keyboard—Opens a virtual keyboard enabling you to change the language of the
virtual keyboard. To change keyboard settings, see "Remote graphic console settings"
The Lock button on the Virtual Keyboard is added to each language. If you click the Lock
button, special keys that you press, such as Shift, Alt, Ctrl, context and Windows remain in
a pressed status. To release the special keys, click the Lock button and then click the pressed
special keys.
NOTE:When entering any ESCkey sequences, extra charactersmight be buffered, causing
the remote side to receive function-key presses incorrectly. To avoid this issue and perform
function key or alternate key sequences, press and hold the ESC key, release it, and then
press the other key sequence.
•Turn local monitor on—Powers on the local monitor.
•Turn local monitor off—Powers down the local monitor.
When the Turn local monitor off setting is enabled, the local monitor (if connected) appears
black (blank/off) when Virtual KVM is invoked. This is a security feature. The local monitor
returns to normal operation after closing Virtual KVM.
The Virtual KVMapplet is not compatible with standardVNC clients and does not implement
standard VNC protocols. You must use the supplied Java™ applet to connect to the server.
The Virtual KVM applet cannot pass the F10 key sequence to the target system. To work
around this issue, use the virtual keyboard on the remote server to transmit the F10 key.
•Refresh Screen—Updates the information on the screen.
•Take Full Control—Enables you to take control of the remote console if you are currently
in view-only mode. Only one remote console user can control the remote console at a time.
•Disconnect Session—Disconnects the selected user session.
•Relinquish Full Control—Releases control of the session and remains in a view-only status.
•Exit—Closes the remote session.
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NOTE:The Keyboard, Refresh Screen, Take Full Control, Disconnect Session, and Relinquish
Full Control menu options are an advanced feature available with full Virtual KVM access
only.
Remote graphic console settings
To change the mouse, keyboard, and logging settings, select Preferences.
•The Mouse tab enables you to set the Mouse mode. To display the Mouse Mode list, select
Mouse, which has the following options:
—Hide Mode (Relative) causes the LO100 remote graphic console to change to Relative
mode.
Relative mouse mode hides the local mouse cursor. Use Hide Mode Relative if you are
running a DOS-based program and the mouse is not tracking correctly.
When using Hide Mode, the local mouse is inaccessible. To access the local mouse
(normal mode), press Ctrl+Alt+0.
—Absolute Modecauses the LO100 remote graphic console tosend raw x and y coordinates
to the server.
—Relative Mode sends the LO100 remote graphic console relative mouse position
coordinates (+/- previous mouse pointer position) to the server. This mode is the default
for Linux and Windows.
•The Keyboard tab enables you to set the language of the virtual keyboard and the connection
type. English is the default language. You can change the language of the virtual keyboard
by selecting one of the 12 languages.
The remote side server and local side server (the LO100 remote graphic console) must use
the same language for the virtual keyboard to function properly.
LO100 supports the following connection types:
—VNC (port 5900) supports Virtual KVM and LO100 Virtual Media. Port 5900 is the
default setting.
—Unsecured keyboard (port 5902) supports the keyboard. Port 5902 supports video,
mouse, and LO100 Virtual Media.
—Secure keyboard (port 5904) encrypts all keyboard data sent through this port. Port
5904 is a unsecured port that supports video, mouse, and LO100 Virtual Media.
•The Logging tab enables you to view log messages in a Java™ console. The Logging tab also
provides a timeout variable to inform you of how long you can stay in KVM.
Global Logging is disabled by default. If you enable this option, you can view log messages
in a Java™ console.
Do not run the console longer than 2 hours. The console uses all available memory and
might causethe LO100 remote graphic console and the user web browser to crash. Periodically
clear the event log to prevent a slow connection or possible crash.
To record all log messages to the console from the Logging list, select Console. To check log
messages in the Java™ console window, from the list on the Tools menu of Internet Explorer
menu bar, select Sun Java Console.
To record all log messages to a file, select Log File from the Logging list, enabling the Console
Log File textbox. To select a file in which log messages will be stored, click the Browse
button, or enter the fully qualified file name of the selected file in the textbox. To send log
messages to both a file of your choice and to the Java™ console, select Consoleand Log File.
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Mouse synchronization
To synchronize the local mouse pointer and the server mouse pointer, bring the local mouse to
the top left corner to attract the server mouse pointer to the top left corner. Both pointers become
synchronized when they overlap as one pointer.
For mouse synchronization to work correctly, you must change the Enhance Mouse pointer and
Hardware Acceleration options on the remote machine (server side) using the LO100 remote
graphic console.
For Windows operating systems, perform the following steps:
To change the Enhance Mouse pointer option:
1.Select Start>Control Panel.
2.Double-click Mouse. The Mouse Properties window appears.
3.Select Pointer Options.
4.In the Pointer Options window:
a.Set the Pointer speed bar in the middle.
b.Be sure the Enhance pointer precision option is not selected.
To change the Hardware Acceleration option:
1.Right-click the desktop screen
2.Select Properties. The Display Properties window appears.
3.Click Settings>Advanced. The video card and monitor properties window appears.
4.Click Troubleshoot.
5.Set hardware acceleration to None to disable cursor and bitmap accelerations (one scale or
option below Full).
6.Click Apply.
7.Click OK to exit the Display Properties window.
For Linux operating systems, perform the following steps:
•For SLES 9:
1.Determine which mouse device is the remote console mouse using the xsetpointer
-l command to list all mouse devices.
2.Determine which mouse to modify by cross-referencing the output of xsetpointer with
the X configuration (either/etc/X11/XF86Config or /etc/X11/xorg.conf.)
3.Select the remote console mouse as the mouse to modify. For example:
xsetpointer Mouse[2]
4.Set the acceleration parameters. For example:
•For Red Hat Enterprise Linux, set the acceleration parameters using:
xset m 1 1
System buttons
On the virtual keyboard, there are eight different system buttons: LCtrl, LWin, LAlt, RAlt, RWin,
RCtrl, Context, and [Lock]. These buttons can be used as virtual keys and are similar to the keys
the physical keyboard of your local machine.
For example, when you press the Ctrl+Alt+Del keys on the physical keyboard, the Task Manager
of your local machine appears in addition to the task manager on the server, or the key
combination unlocks the server for login. To display the Task Manager of the remote server by
pressing similar virtual keys, on the LO 100 remote graphic console window, click LCtrl click
LAlt, and then press the Del key on your physical keyboard. Using this key combination displays
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xset m 1 1
the LO100 remote graphic console Task Manager. You can use any combination of virtual and
physical Alt, Ctrl, and Del keys.
•Lock and special buttons, when pressed, remain in a pressed state until released. To release
special buttons, click [Lock], and press the system buttons.
•Selecting or pairing LCtrl and RCtrl, LAlt and RAlt, LWin and RWin function as they would
on an English language keyboard. However, they might function differently on keyboards
of other languages.
•Clicking Context is equivalent to right-clicking the LO100 remote graphic console window.
Using Virtual Media
LO100 Virtual Media enables you to add, browse, remove, and share media devices and refresh
the displayed virtual media devices list. LO100 Virtual Media is available by purchasing the
Lights-Out 100i Advanced Pack. For more information, see "LO100 optional (licensed) features."
To access LO100 Virtual Media:
1.Click Virtual KVM / Media. The Virtual KVM screen appears.
2.On the Virtual KVM menu, select Virtual Media from the Control menu. The Virtual Media
window appears and has the following options:
•Clicking Add adds a new virtual media device to the storage devices list. See "Adding
a virtual media device" for more information.
•Clicking Connect shares the selected device. Only one device can be shared at one time.
•Selecting a device and clicking Remove removes devices from the virtual media devices
list.
•Clicking Refresh rescans and displays the current devices on your machine.
A CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or ISO image mounted through the Virtual KVM or Virtual Media
applet functions and appears (in boot order) the same as a locally mounted media device.
Adding a virtual media device
The LO100 virtual media option provides you with a virtual media drive, which can direct a
remote host server to boot and use standard media from anywhere on the network. Virtual media
devices are available while the host system boots.
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To add a new virtual media device, click Add on the Virtual Media page. The Add Virtual Media
Devices window appears. This window has the following options:
•The Look In list enables you to change your directory or drive.
•The Virtual Media Type list enables you to specify the file type that you want to share. You
must declare a Virtual Media Type before LO100 recognizes they type of device it is sharing.
•The File Name textbox is the shared name of the image.
•Select a value from the Files of Type list to select the files you want to share.
Shared virtual media devices
You can share a virtual media device from the Storage Devices window. Only one device may
be shared at a time.
To share a virtual media device, do the following:
1.On the Virtual KVM menu, select Virtual Media from the Control menu. The Virtual Media
window appears.
2.If the device you want to add is not in the list, click Refresh.
3.To add a device, see "Adding a virtual media device."
4.Select the device, and then click Connect. A message box appears, indicating either the
device has been successfully connected or a problem has occurred.
5.Click OK to close the Virtual Media window.
To remove a shared virtual media device, do the following:
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1.Before removing a shared device, verify the device is safe to remove. If necessary, perform
any required steps necessary to ensure the safe removal of removable media devices on the
server.
2.On the Virtual KVM menu, select Virtual Media from the Control menu. The Virtual Media
window appears.
3.Select the device you want to remove and click Remove. A dialog box appears, indicating
that the device has been successfully disconnected.
4.Click OK to close the Virtual Media window.
Accessing the remote console through Telnet
You can access the remote console through either the BIOS console text-redirection functionality
or a Windows Server 2003 text-based console. Only one Remote Console window can be open
at a time.
To start a remote console session, press the Esc+Q keys. To end a remote console session and
return to the CLP press the Esc+( keys.
NOTE:When entering any ESC key sequences, extra characters might be buffered, causing the
remote side to receive function key presses incorrectly. To avoid this issue and perform function
key or alternate key sequences, press and hold the ESC key, release it, and then press the other
key sequence.
To change the timeout settings for telnet and for the remote console use Linux raw IPMI
commands or an
oemhp
command through telnet. The following examples disable timeout:
•Linux IPMI tool Raw command example:
ipmitool raw 0x0c 0x01 0x02 0xf6 0x00 0x00
•Disabling the security timeout using telnet example:
oemhp i 20 30 b0 18 00 01 02 f6 00 00 ef
The expected response is:
18 34 B4 20 00 01 00 DF .4......
NOTE:These commands only work in firmware versions 3.05 or later.
Redirecting BIOS console text through Telnet
LO100 BIOS console text redirection enables you to view the entire boot process remotely and
make changes in the BIOS Setup Utility from a remote computer. This utility helps you
troubleshoot and manage servers remotely.
To configure the BIOS Setup Utility on the target system:
1.Press the F10 key during POST to enter the BIOS Setup Utility.
2.Press the right arrow (→) key to navigate to the Advanced menu.
3.Choose one of these options based on your server model:
•On ML110 G6 and DL120 G6 servers:
a.Press the down arrow (↓) key to scroll down to the Console Redirection option,
and press the Enter key.
b.Set BIOS Server console to Enabled.
—Baud Rate—9600 (this is the only setting that can be changed)
•On ML150 G6 servers:
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a.Press the down arrow (↓) key to scroll down to the Console Redirection option,
and press the Enter key.
b.Verify the following settings:
—Console Redirection—Enabled
—Serial Port Mode—9600 8,n,1
—Terminal Type—VT100+
—Flow Control—None
—Redirection after BIOS POST—On
and SL2x170z G6 servers and DL165 and SL165z G7 servers:
a.Press the down arrow (↓) key to scroll down to the Remote Access Configuration
option, and then press the Enter key.
b.Verify the following settings:
—Remote Access—Enabled
—EMS support(SPCR)—Enabled
—Base Address—IRQ4/3F8
—Serial Port Mode—9600 8,n,1
—Flow Control—None
—Terminal Type—VT100
—Redirection after BIOS POST—Enabled
4.Press the Esc key to return to the previous screen.
5.Scroll to the I/O Device Configuration option, and press the Enter key.
6.Verify that Serial Port is set to Enabled.
7.Follow the instructions in the "Network settings" section to set or obtain a valid IP address.
8.Press the F10 key to save and exit.
After completing the console redirection process, you can view the boot process remotely from
a client PC through an established Telnet session to the IP address of LO100. See your operating
system documentation for instructions on establishing Telnet sessions.
To redirect the console to the Telnet session and view the boot process, press the Esc+Q keys in
the Telnet session during server boot. If you reset the server using the Telnet connection, and
press the Esc+Q keys, the boot process might not appear immediately. The boot process appears
after the server resets. To exit the console redirection and return to CLP, end this session by
pressing the Esc+( keys.
NOTE:If you encounter problems logging in to the remote console, be aware that some telnet
programs might require you to enable their send line feed at end of line option. If
the remote console does not respond to the Enter key, try setting this option in your telnet
program.
NOTE:You must follow the instructions in the "Network settings" section to configure the
network access properly.
Redirecting a Linux console
In the remote console and servers with the Linux operating system, you can enable a remote
login on ttyS0 by making the following changes to the BIOS Setup Utility and boot documents.
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NOTE:The actual steps will vary depending on your version of Linux.
1.Using the BIOS Setup Utility, verify your system configuration by choosing one of these
options based on your server model:
•On ML110 G6 and DL120 G6 servers, verify the following settings:
Console Redirection
—BIOS Serial console—Enabled
—Baud Rate-9600
I/O Device Configuration
—Embedded Serial Port Mode—BMC
—Embedded Serial Port—Enabled
•On ML150 G6 servers, verify the following settings:
Console Redirection
—BIOS Serial console—Enabled
—EMC Support (SPCR)—Enabled
—Serial Port Mode—9600 8,n,1
—Console Type—VT100
—Continue C.R. after POST—On
I/O Device Configuration
—Serial Port A—Enabled
—Base I/O address—3F8
—Interrupt—IRQ 4
•On DL160G6, DL160se G6, DL170h G6, DL180 G6, SL160z G6, SL170z G6, and SL2x170z
G6 servers, and SL165z G7 servers, verify the following settings:
4.In /etc/securetty enable root access to ttyS0 by adding ttyS0.
5.In /etc/sysconfig/kudzu, set kudzu to not perform serial port probing during boot.
For example:
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SAFE=yes
6.After modifying and saving the previous files, reboot the server. You can now log in to the
operating system through remote console.
After POST, in the remote console, the server prompts you with a login. Enter a valid login and
use the server as you normally would. Use the ESC+Q keys to start remote console through the
telnet and the ESC+( keys to exit the remote console in telnet.
Microsoft Windows EMS management
Windows Server 2003 provides text-based console access. You can connect a notebook to LO100
to perform basic management tasks on the target system. The Windows EMSConsole, if enabled,
displays the processes that are running and enables administrators to halt processes when video,
device drivers, or other operating system features have prevented normal operation and normal
corrective actions.
To enable Windows EMS management on the target system:
1.Press the F10 key during POST to enter the BIOS Setup Utility.
2.Navigate to the Advanced>Console Redirection menu.
3.Choose one of these options based on your server model:
•On ML110 G6 and DL120 G6 servers:
a.Press the down arrow (↓) key to scroll down to the Console Redirection option,
and then press the Enter key.
b.Verify the following settings:
—Baud Serial Console Port—Enabled
—Baud Rate—9600
•On ML150 G6 servers:
a.Press the down arrow (↓) key to scroll down to the Remote Access Configuration
option, and then press the Enter key.
b.Verify the following settings:
—Remote Access—Enabled
—EMS support (SPCR)—Enabled
—Serial Port Mode—9600 8,n,1
—Flow Control—None
—Console Type—VT100
—Continue C.R. after POST—Always
a.Press the down arrow (↓) key to scroll down to the Remote Access Configuration
option, and then press the Enter key.
b.Verify the following settings:
—Remote Access—Enabled
—EMS support(SPCR)—Enabled
—Serial Port Mode—9600 8,n,1
—Terminal Type—VT100
—Flow Control—None
—Redirection after BIOS POST—Always
4.Press the Esc key to return to the previous screen, or press the F10 key to save the changes
and exit setup.
After enabling Windows EMS management, you can view the Windows EMS management
console remotely from a client PC through an established Telnet session to the IP address of the
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target server by pressing the Esc+Q keys. You can end an EMS session by pressing the Esc+( keys.
See your operating system documentation for instructions on establishing Telnet sessions.
NOTE:If you encounter problems logging in to the remote console, be aware that some telnet
programs might require you to enable their
send line feed at end of line
option. If the remote console does not respond to the Enter key, try setting this option in your
telnet program.
Hardware Inventory page
The Hardware Inventory page enables you to remotely identify the presence of processors on a
target server. To access this page from a web browser on the main menu navigation bar, click
Hardware Inventory.
User administration
The User Administration option on the main menu navigation bar enables you (if authorized)
to edit the user name and password for existing users. You cannot create a new user. The user
password is stored in nonvolatile memory and can be changed through a web browser (see
“Changing user settings through a web browser”) or through the CLP.
When using CLP, if you do not have the correct privileges a warning message appears. If you
receive a warning message, you must end the telnet connection and re-establish a connection.
There are no restrictions when logged in as either OEM or administrator. User and operator
accounts have the following access.
OperatorUserOption
YesYesHardware Inventory
YesNoVirtual Power
YesView onlyMonitoring Sensors
YesYesSystem Event Log
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Changing user settings through a web browser
The User Administration screen displays user information, enables you to modify user settings,
and enable or disable user accounts. The first user account is a fixed null value. You cannot
change the properties of the first user or use it to log in. Only the first two users (after the fixed
null value) are enabled for login by default. Users can only be enabled from the browser interface.
WARNING!Do not disable all user accounts. If you disable all user accounts you will not be
able to log in to LO100. HP recommends always leaving at least one user with administrative
privileges.
OperatorUserOption
NoNoNetwork Settings
NoNoPET Configuration
NoNoUser Configuration
NoNoVirtual KVM
NoNoApplication License Key
NoNoSecurity Settings
To modify user settings:
1.On the main menu navigation bar, click User Administration.
2.Enter the password in the Password and Confirm Password fields.
3.Select the User Privilege level from the list. For more information on user privileges and
access rights, see "User administration."
4.(Optional) Change the user name.
5.To save the changes, click Set.
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Changing user settings through the CLP
The first user is a fixed null value. Customizable users start at user2 and continue through user16.
You can only enable users for log in through the browser. However, you can change the values
through any connection.
1.Log in to the CLP as described in the "Logging in to LO100" section.
2.At the command prompt, enter cd map1/accounts.
3.Select a user by entering cd user1 or cd user#, where # is the user you want to modify
and a whole number between 2 and 16.
4.To change the user name, enter set username=<new username>. For example:
/./map1/accounts/user2/> set username=testuser2
5.To change the user password, enter set password=<new password>, and enter the new
password when prompted. For example:
/./map1/accounts/user2/> set password=testpswd2
Passwords are case-sensitive and can contain up to 16 characters, including quotationmarks
and &.
6.To change the group name enter, set group=<new group name>. Valid group settings
are administrator, user, oemhp, and operator. For example:
/./map1/accounts/user2/> set group=user
Network settings
You can view and modify network settings for LO100 using a web browser, CLP, or the BIOS
Setup Utility. If you change the IP address, the connection to the server terminates. You must
reconnect to the server using the new IP address.
Configuring network settings using a web browser
The Network Settings screen displays IP address, subnet mask, and other TCP/IP-related settings.
From the Network Settings screen, you can enable or disable DHCP and configure a static IP
address for servers not using DHCP. You can view and modify the network settingswhen logged
in as either OEM or administrator (admin).
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To modify the network settings, from the browser main menu navigation bar, click NetworkSettings, enter the new settings, and then click Apply.
The Network Settings page now lists the following information:
•MAC Address—Displays the MAC address.
•IP Address—Displays the current BMC IP address and enables you to set it to Static.
•Subnet Mask—Displays the LO100 IP network subnet mask. If you are using DHCP, the
subnet mask is automatically supplied. If not, enter the network subnet mask.
•Gateway—Displays the IP address of the network gateway. If you are using DHCP, the
network gateway IP address is automatically supplied. If not, enter the network gateway
address.
For the static IP to work, all network settings must be correct.
•DHCP—Enables you to set the BMC IP to DHCP by selecting the Enabled box, or to Static
by clearing the Enabled box. For the changes to take effect, click Apply.
When setting the BMC IP to Static, to set a valid static IP, you must enter a static IP into the
IP Address field before you click Apply.
•DNS Server IP Address—Displays IP address of the DNS server.
•DNS Server Alternate IP Address—Displays secondary DNS IP address.
•DNS Host Name—Displays the host name set by user, defaulted to lo100<serial number>.
This name is the DNS name associated with the IP address.If DHCP and DNS are configured
correctly, this name can be used to connect to the LO100 subsystem instead of the IP address.
•DNS Current Domain Name—Displays the current name of the domain where the LO100
subsystem resides.DHCP assigns this name. This name would be what is currentlyregistered,
whether it was returned through option 6, or it was configured locally as a default.
•DNS Configured Domain Name—Displays the domain name set by user as default domain
name.
•Register this Connection's Addresses in DNS—Enables you to register these server addresses
to the DNS Server on the network. DHCP option 81 is used to register the host name with
the appropriate DNS suffix to the DNS server through the DHCP server.
•Use this connection's DNS suffix in the DNS Registration¾Enables you to register the DNS
suffix with the DNS server. Enables you to set and use a default domain name if the DHCP
server does not offer one through DHCP Option 6.
Disabling this option can result in the connection using its primary DNS suffix, which is
usually the DNS name of the active directory domain to which it is joined.
•Telnet Inactivity Timeout—Enables you to set the total time limit allowed of inactivity (in
seconds) during a telnet connection before the connection is terminated.
To disable Telnet Inactivity timeout, set the field to 0.
If you are using Windows Vista or WindowsServer 2008, from the Windows Features On/Off
option of the Programs and Features menu in the Control Panel, you must activate Telnet
Server and Telnet CIient.
LO100 enables you to register this connection address in DNS, and use this connection DNS
registration. You can use this DNS registration feature only if you have enabled DHCP.
Configuring network settings using the BIOS Setup Utility
To enable a static IP address:
1.Press the F10 key during POST to enter the BIOS Setup Utility.
2.Press the right arrow (→) key to navigate to the Advanced menu.
3.Press the down arrow (↓) key to scroll to IPMI. Press the Enter key.
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4.To set your network BIOS settings, choose one of these options:
•On ML110 G6 and DL120 G6 servers:
a.Press the down arrow (↓) key to scroll to IPMI, and press the Enter key.
b.Press the down arrow (↓) key to scroll to LAN Settings, and press the Enter key.
c.Set IP Address Assignment to Static.
•On ML150 G6 servers:
a.Press the down arrow (↓) key to scroll to the end, and select BMC LAN
Configuration.
b.On BMC LAN Configuration, select Static.
c.Press the down arrow (↓) key to scroll down and enter a valid IP address, subnet
mask, and gateway address (press the Tab key to move between address fields).
•On DL160 G6, DL160se G6, DL170h G6, DL180 G6, SL160z G6, SL170z G6, SL170s G6,
and SL2x170z G6 servers, and DL165 and SL165z G7 servers:
a.Press the down arrow (↓) key to scroll to scroll to the LAN Configuration menu.
Press the Enter key.
b.On DHCP IP Source, select Disabled.
c.Press the down arrow (↓) key to scroll down and enter a valid IP address, subnet
mask, and gateway address (press the Tab or period (.) key to move between
address fields).
5.Press the F10 key to save and exit.
To enable a DHCP assigned address:
1.Press the F10 key during POST to enter the BIOS Setup Utility.
2.Press the right arrow (→) key to navigate to the Advanced menu.
3.Press the down arrow (↓) key to scroll to IPMI. Press the Enter key.
4.On ML110 G6 and DL120 G6 servers, press the down arrow (↓) key to scroll down to LAN
Settings, press the Enter key, and then IP Address Assignment to DHCP.
5.BIOS settings for DL170h G6, SL170z G6, and SL2x170z G6 servers are set by default. To set
your network BIOS settings for other G6 servers, choose one of these options:
•On ML150 G6 servers:
a.Press the down arrow (↓) key to scroll to the end, and select BMC LAN
Configuration.
b.Set DHCP IP Source to Static.
•On DL160 G6, DL160se G6, DL180 G6, and SL160z G6 servers:
a.Scroll to the LAN Configuration menu by pressing the down arrow(↓) key. Press
the Enter key.
b.Set DHCP IP Source to Enabled.
6.To save and exit, press the F10 key, or to view the new IP Address, allow the server to reset
and reenter the BIOS Setup Utility.
Configuring network settings using the CLP
1.Log in to LO100 CLP as described in the "Logging in to LO100" section.
2.At the command prompt, enter cd map1/nic1.
3.Configure the network settings by entering the following: set <network
•networkaddress specifies the IP address for the NIC. This setting is dynamic.
•oemhp_nonvol_networkaddress specifies the IP address stored in non-volatile
memory.
•oemhp_mask specifies the subnet mask for NIC. This setting is dynamic.
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•oemhp_nonvol_mask specifies the subnet mask stored in non-volatile memory.
•oemhp_gateway specifies the gateway IP address for the NIC. This setting is dynamic.
•oemhp_nonvol_gateway specifies the gateway IP address stored in non-volatile
memory.
•oemhp_dhcp_enable specifies whether DHCP is enabled for the NIC. Boolean values
are accepted
•oemhp_nonvol_dhcp_enable specifies whether DHCP is enabled for the NIC and
address stored in non-volatile memory.
Applying a license key
1.Log in to LO100 through a supported browser.
2.To display the license activation screen, click Application License Key. If the Application
License Key option is not available, you must update the LO100 firmware. For more
information, see "Updating the firmware."
3.Enter the license key in the spaces provided. To move between fields, click inside a field or
press the Tab key. The Activation License Key field advances automatically as you enter
data.
4.Click Apply.
Importing a certificate
If you do not want to use the preinstalled public key (certificate), create and install your own
private key (certificate). Importing a key or certificate is a one-time procedure that supports both
SSH and SSL. The key must be generated using external third-party software, placed on a TFTP
server,and uploaded to the LO100. For Microsoft®Windows, if you do not have a TFTP software
package, use TFTPD32.EXE, which is available on the Internet. Linux generally has a TFTP
server installed with the operating system. If it is not, see your Linux documentation for more
information.
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NOTE:When you use the CLP load command with TFTPD32, HP recommendsusing a 4-second
timeout and 10 retries.
NOTE:When using the CLP load command in Linux set the timeout to 4000000. The firewall
built into some Linux systems might not allow the TFTP server to send and receive information.
You might haveto disable the firewall toallow these connections. If you are experiencing firewall
issues, change the firewall settings to allow connections on port 69 (the default port for TFTP
servers). See your firewall documentation for additional information.
Creating a certificate
LO100 requires a 1,024-bit DSA key stored in PEM (Base64-encoded) format to be located on a
TFTP server. For example, the following process uses Win32 OpenSSL, downloaded from the
Shining Light Productions website (http://www.slproweb.com/products/Win32OpenSSL.html),
and the commands issued in a DOS window to generate the certificate. To generate a certificate
using Win32 OpenSSL:
1.Download Win32 OpenSSL.
2.Install and set up OpenSSL.
3.Using OpenSSL, generate a DSA parameters file:
openssl dsaparam -out server_dsaparam.pem 1024
4.Generate the DSA private key file, called server_privkey.pem:
6.When prompted for a distinguished name, enter an appropriate domain name for the servers
that will be receiving the certificate.
7.After creating the certificate, copy it to a TFTP server that is accessible on the same network
as LO100.
Before importing a certificate or key, you must disconnect from any remote KVMS sessions.
Importing a key or certificate will disconnect your session and reset the LO100 processor. After
importing a key or certificate and LO100 confirms a successful upload, you must log back into
LO100.
Installing a certificate or private key through a web browser
The Security Settings page enables you to install new keys and certificates for SSL and SSH
connections.
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To install a certificate through the browser:
1.Log in to LO100 as an administrator.
2.On the browser main menu navigation bar, click Security Settings.
3.In the TFTP server IP address field, enter the IP address of the TFTP server.
4.On the menu under File type, select Certificate.
5.Enter the file name of the certificate created (server_cacert.pem) in the File Name field.
Include the path relative to the TFTP server root in the file name.
6.Click Apply.
To install the private key through the browser:
1.Log in to LO100 as an administrator.
2.On the browser main menu navigation bar, click Security Settings.
3.In the TFTP server IP address field, enter the IP address of the TFTP server.
4.On the menu under File type, select Key.
5.Enter the file name of the key created (server_privkey.pem) in the File Name field. Include
the path relative to the TFTP server root in the file name.
6.Click Apply.
To install the both the certificate and private key through the browser at the same time:
1.Log in to LO100 as an administrator.
2.On the browser main menu navigation bar, click Security Settings.
3.In the TFTP server IP address field, enter the IP address of the TFTP server.
4.On the menu under File type, select Key and Certificate.
5.Enter the file name of the certificate (server_cacert.pem) and key created (server_privkey.pem)
in the File Name field. Include the path relative to the TFTP server root in the file name.
6.Click Apply.
Installing a certificate or private key through the CLP
To install a certificate, log in to LO100 as administrator through the CLP interface and issue the
load command to upload and install the certificate. For example:
load -source <URI> -oemhpfiletype cer
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where:
•<URI> is the //tftpserver IP/path/filename to be downloaded.
•tftpserver is the URL or IP address of the TFTP server containing the certificate.
•Path is the path of the file relative to the TFTP server root.
•filename is the file name of the certificate file (server_cacert.pem in this example).
After you issue the load command to upload and install the certificate, reset the BMC by entering
the following command:
rest map 1
LO100 checks the validity of the key/certificate pair after you reset the BMC.
You can also find these commands in /map1/firmware directory.
To install a private key, log in to LO100 as administrator through the CLP interface and issue
the load command to upload and install the certificate. For example:
load -source <URI> -oemhpfiletype key
where:
•<URI> is the //tftpserver IP/path/filename to be downloaded.
•tftpserver is the URL or IP address of the TFTP server containing the private key file.
•Path is the path of the file relative to the TFTP server root.
•filename is the file name of the private key file (server_privkey.pem in this example).
After you issue the load command to upload and install the certificate, reset the BMC by entering
the following command:
reset map 1
LO100 checks the validity of the key/certificate pair after you reset the BMC.
You can also find these commands in /map1/firmware directory.
To successfully establish SSH/SSL connections after loading a key or certificate through the CLI
or the GUI, and after you click Apply, you must reset the BMC by choosing either of the following:
•Issuing the following command from the CLI (/./-> cd map1 a"reset map 1")
•Physically pulling AUX power
HP Systems Insight Manager support
HP Systems Insight Manager discovers LO100 to identify and launch LO100 and its license
manager to retrieve or deploy LO100. See your HP Systems Insight Manager user guide for more
information on using HP Systems Insight Manager with LO100.
Resolving character and line feed issues
HP recommends using similar operating systems to communicate between the CMS and your
applications or workstations. For example, if you are running a Linux CMS, run Linux on your
workstations, and use a Linux telnet client. Likewise, if you are running a Windows CMS, run
Windows on your workstations, and use a Windows Telnet client.
If you run multiple operating systems in your environment, an application limitation issue might
occur. For example, running Linux on your servers and using a Windows Telnet client or PuTTY
might cause an end of line character issue. If you experience issues, do one the following:
•For a Windows Telnet client to Linux console redirection configuration, make sure Windows
Telnet sends a CR for the line feed. To set CR, use the following command for Windows
Telnet:
unset crlf
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•For applications such as PuTTY with Linux redirection:
1.Click Connection>Telnet.
2.Clear Return key sends Telnet New Line instead of ^M.
LO100 has a default of 0x08 (input) and 0x03 (output) filter setting that must not be changed. If
the default settings are changed, functionality issues might occur and you must restore the default
settings. After the defaults are reset, you must log out and back in to the shell to restore normal
functionality. To restore the default settings, use the following IPMI commands for your
environment and operating system:
For example, to restore the default setting using telnet in Windows:
1.Log in to the CLP interface from a Windows Telnet client.
2.Change the directory to map1 using the command:
cd map1
3.Set input default to 0x08 using the command:
oemhp I 20 c0 20 18 00 29 01 00 00 02 00 08 b4
4.Set output default to 0x03 using the command:
oemhp I 20 c0 20 18 00 29 01 00 00 02 01 03 b8
5.Log out.
Using VLAN Tagging
VLAN tagging is used to isolate the (internal) management traffic from the production traffic
(for security and configuration simplicity) without running multiple Ethernet drops to each
server. Though VLAN tagging adds some network configuration complexity, significant
networking cost savings (as in ports and cables) can be realized.
Server Support
VLAN tagging supports all ProLiant 100 series G5/G6/G7 servers when used with the dedicated
management port. It is supported on high-speed shared management ports on most ML G6 and
G7 servers.
NOTE:VLAN tagging is not currently supported on the low-speed shared management ports
on ML110 G6, DL120 G6, or ML150 G6.
Configuring VLAN Tagging
The following host-based configuration commands are used to configure VLAN tagging:
To set a VLAN ID using an IPMI command type the following:
linux: ipmitool raw 0x0c 0x01 0x02 0x14 XX YY
where XX = least significant 8 bits of the VLAN ID
YY = bit 7 - 1=enable VLAN; 0=disable
bit [3:0] - most significant 4 bits of the VLAN ID
For example, to enable VLAN ID-809, type the following command:
linux: ipmitool raw 0x0c 0x01 0x02 0x14 0x29 0x83
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4 Technical support
Software technical support and update service
HP LO100i Advanced Packs are available with Technical Support and Update licenses that
provide for optional future upgrades. For more information about these options, see the HP
website (http://www.hp.com/servers/lights-out).
A license entitlement certificate is delivered in place of a license activation key. The license
entitlement certificate is delivered by physical shipment for existing product numbers (with the
exception of tracking licenses) and by e-mail for the new electronic license product numbers.
The certificate contains information needed to redeem license activation keys online or by fax.
This new electronic redemption process enables easier license management and better service
and support tracking. For more information, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/
ice-license).
HP contact information
For the name of the nearest HP authorized reseller:
•See the Contact HP worldwide (in English) webpage (http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/
en/wwcontact.html).
For HP technical support:
•In the United States, for contact options see the Contact HP United States webpage (http://
welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/contact_us.html). To contact HP by phone:
—Call 1-800-HP-INVENT (1-800-474-6836). This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week. For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored.
—If you have purchased a Care Pack (service upgrade), call 1-800-633-3600. For more
information about Care Packs, refer to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/hps).
•In other locations, see the Contact HP worldwide (in English) webpage (http://
welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact.html).
Before you contact HP
Be sure to have the following information available before you call HP:
•Technical support registration number (if applicable)
•Product serial number
•Product model name and number
•Product identification number
•Applicable error messages
•Add-on boards or hardware
•Third-party hardware or software
•Operating system type and revision level
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Acronyms and abbreviations
BIOSBasic Input/Output System
BMCbaseboard management controller
CLICommand Line Interface
CLPcommand line protocol
CMScentral management server
CRcarriage return
DCMIData Center Manageability Interface
DHCPDynamic Host Configuration Protocol
DSADigital Signature Algorithm
EMSEmergency Management Services
HTTPhypertext transfer protocol
IPInternet Protocol
IPMIIntelligent Platform Management Interface
JVMJava Virtual Machine
KVMkeyboard, video, and mouse
LO100HP Lights-Out 100
MACMedia Access Control
NICnetwork interface card
OSoperating system
PEFPlatform Event Filtering
PEMPrivacy Enhanced Mail
PETPlatform Event Trap
POSTPower-On Self Test
RBSUROM-Based Setup Utility
SLESSUSE Linux Enterprise Server
SMASHSystem Management Architecture for Server Hardware
SSHSecure Shell
SSLSecure Sockets Layer
TCP/IPTransmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
Installing a certificate or private key through a web
browser, 49
Installing a certificate or private key through the CLP,
50
CLP (Command Line Protocol)
Accessing the system event log from the CLP, 32
Configuring network settings using the CLP, 47
Controlling server power through the CLP, 28
Installing a certificate or private key through the CLP,
50
Logging in through the CLP, 26
Network settings, 45
Specific commands, 25
Using CLP, 20
Using the system event log, 31
Using Virtual KVM, 33
CLP overview, 20
CLP, commands
Accessing the system event log from the CLP, 32
Configuring network settings using the CLP, 47
Controlling server power through the CLP, 28
Specific commands, 25
CLP, connection options, 20
CLP, general syntax, 20
Command Line Protocol (CLP)
Accessing the system event log from the CLP, 32
Configuring network settings using the CLP, 47
Controlling server power through the CLP, 28
Installing a certificate or private key through the CLP,
50
Logging in through the CLP, 26
Network settings, 45
Specific commands, 25
Using CLP, 20
Using the system event log, 31
IPMI 2.0 support, 25
Platform event trap configuration, 31
Server management, 5
Server management features, 5
Using the system event log, 31
Using Virtual KVM, 33
IP (Internet Protocol)
Browser main menu options, 26
Obtaining a DHCP IP address from the BIOS Setup
Utility, 10
IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface)
IPMI 2.0 support, 25
Platform event trap configuration, 31
Server management, 5
Server management features, 5
Using the system event log, 31
Using Virtual KVM, 33
IPMI support, 25
K
key, license, 48
key, private
Installing a certificate or private key through a web
browser, 49
Installing a certificate or private key through the CLP,
50
keyboard, video, mouse (KVM)
Remote graphic console settings, 35
Server management features, 5
User administration, 43
keys, system, 36
KVM, (keyboard, video, mouse)
Remote graphic console settings, 35
Server management features, 5
User administration, 43
L
license key, applying, 48
license key, installing, 48
LO100, logging in through browser, 25
logging in
Logging in through a web browser, 25
Logging in through the CLP, 26
Logging in to LO100, 25
M
MAC (media access control)
Mouse synchronization, 36
Platform event trap configuration, 31
System buttons, 36
main menu functions, 26
medium access control (MAC)
Using Virtual KVM, 33
remote console, 39
remote console, applet settings, 35
remote graphic console, applet, 34
remote management processor, logging in through CLP,
26
remote management, browser main menu, 26
remote server power, controlling, 27
requirements, SSH, 19
ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU)
Using the system event log, 31
Using Virtual KVM, 33
ROMPaq utility, 14
S
Secure Shell (SSH)
Importing a certificate, 48
Installing a certificate or private key through a web
browser, 49
Logging in through the CLP, 26
Server management features, 5
Using CLP, 20
Using SSH, 19
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)
Creating a certificate, 49
Importing a certificate, 48
Installing a certificate or private key through a web
browser, 49
Server management features, 5
Using SSL, 19
sensor data
Platform event filtering configuration, 29
Viewing sensor data from a web browser, 28
serial port, 8
settings, mouse, 36
settings, network, 45
settings, PEF, 29
settings, power options
Controlling server power from a browser, 27
Controlling server power through the CLP, 28
shared storage devices, adding, 38
shared storage devices, removing, 38
SLES (SUSE Linux Enterprise Server), 36
SMASH (System Management Architecture for Server
Hardware)
Server management, 5
Server management features, 5
Using CLP, 20
SSH (Secure Shell)
Importing a certificate, 48
Installing a certificate or private key through a web
browser, 49
Logging in through the CLP, 26
Server management features, 5
Using CLP, 20
Using SSH, 19
SSH keys, importing
Importing a certificate, 48
Installing a certificate or private key through a web
browser, 49
SSH utility, 19
SSL, (Secure Sockets Layer)
Creating a certificate, 49
Importing a certificate, 48
Installing a certificate or private key through a web
browser, 49
Server management features, 5
Using SSL, 19
SSL, importing keys and certificates, 48
SSL, overview, 19
SSL, using, 19
storage devices, adding, 37
storage devices, sharing, 38
storage devices, using, 37
support, HP Systems Insight Manager, 51
support, IPMI, 25
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES), 36
system buttons, 36
system event log, access through the CLP, 32
system event logs
Accessing the system event log from a web browser,
32
Accessing the system event log from the CLP, 32
System Management Architecture for Server Hardware
(SMASH)
Server management, 5
Server management features, 5
Using CLP, 20
T
technical support
Before you contact HP, 55
HP contact information, 55
Software technical support and update service, 55
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Technical support, 55
telephone numbers
Before you contact HP, 55
HP contact information, 55
Technical support, 55
telnet
Accessing the remote console through Telnet, 39
Resolving character and line feed issues, 51
TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol)
Creating a certificate, 49
Importing a certificate, 48
Installing a certificate or private key through a web
browser, 49
Installing a certificate or private key through the CLP,
50
Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP)
Creating a certificate, 49
Importing a certificate, 48
Installing a certificate or private key through a web
browser, 49
Installing a certificate or private key through the CLP,
50
U
uniform resource locator (URL), 50
update service, 55
URL (uniform resource locator), 50
user access, 43
user account, modifying
Changing user settings through a web browser, 44
User administration, 43
user settings
Changing user settings through a web browser, 44
User administration, 43