Hp ProLiant BL e-Class ntegrated Administrator User Guide
HP ProLiant BL e-Class
Integrated Administrator
User Guide
May 2003 (Fourth Edition)
Part Number 249070-004
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HP ProLiant BL e-Class Integrated Administrator User Guide
May 2003 (Fourth Edition)
Part Number 249070-004
Contents
About This Guide
Audience Assumptions...................................................................................................... ix
Important Safety Information ............................................................................................ ix
Symbols on Equipment ..................................................................................................... ix
Symbols in Text.................................................................................................................xi
Related Documents........................................................................................................... xii
Getting Help ..................................................................................................................... xii
Technical Support ...................................................................................................... xii
HP Website ............................................................................................................... xiii
Authorized Reseller .................................................................................................. xiii
Reader’s Comments ........................................................................................................ xiii
Chapter 1
HP ProLiant BL e-Class System Software Features
ProLiant BL e-Class Integrated Administrator................................................................ 1-1
Integrated Administrator Features................................................................................... 1-2
Overview of ProLiant BL e-Class Software Tools.......................................................... 1-5
Chapter 2
Getting Started
Reviewing Configuration Tools and Information ........................................................... 2-1
Identifying the Integrated Administrator Connectors...................................................... 2-2
Determining the Integrated Administrator’s Initial IP Address ...................................... 2-4
Requirements for Local Client Devices .................................................................... 2-4
Default Values for the Integrated Administrator ...................................................... 2-5
Determining the IP Address using the Local Console .............................................. 2-5
Setting Up the Web-Based User Interface....................................................................... 2-7
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Additional Steps.............................................................................................................2-11
Help................................................................................................................................2-11
Chapter 3
Web-Based User Interface
Accessing the Web-Based User Interface........................................................................3-2
Web-Based Navigation .................................................................................................... 3-3
Top Panel...................................................................................................................3-3
Left Panel ..................................................................................................................3-5
Deck Panel.................................................................................................................3-6
Enclosure Tab ..................................................................................................................3-6
Enclosure Information...............................................................................................3-7
Network Configuration............................................................................................3-13
SNMP Configuration...............................................................................................3-16
Virtual Buttons ........................................................................................................3-19
System Log.............................................................................................................. 3-21
Bays Tab ........................................................................................................................3-22
Bay List ...................................................................................................................3-22
Bay Information ......................................................................................................3-26
Remote Console ......................................................................................................3-28
Virtual Buttons ........................................................................................................3-30
Console Log...................................................................................................................3-31
Administration Tab ........................................................................................................ 3-32
User List ..................................................................................................................3-33
Group List ...............................................................................................................3-35
Add User .................................................................................................................3-36
Add Group...............................................................................................................3-39
View/Modify User...................................................................................................3-42
View/Modify Group................................................................................................ 3-42
Event List Tab................................................................................................................ 3-43
Interconnect Tab ............................................................................................................3-45
Chapter 4
Command Line Interface
Accessing the Command Line Interface ..........................................................................4-2
Accessing Remotely through the Management Connector .......................................4-2
Accessing Locally through the Console Connector ..................................................4-2
Operating the Command Line Interface ..........................................................................4-3
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General Commands................................................................................................... 4-3
General Management Commands............................................................................. 4-4
User Account Commands ......................................................................................... 4-7
Enclosure Network Configuration Commands ....................................................... 4-12
Enclosure Management Commands ....................................................................... 4-16
Server Bay Management Commands...................................................................... 4-20
Command Line Event Messages............................................................................. 4-25
Functionality Exclusive to the Command Line Interface.............................................. 4-27
Chapter 5
Setting Up the System
User Permissions ............................................................................................................. 5-3
Customizing the Enclosure Settings................................................................................ 5-4
Changing the Administrator Password ..................................................................... 5-4
Modifying Enclosure and Rack Names .................................................................... 5-5
Modifying the Asset Tag Number ............................................................................ 5-7
Modifying the Date and Time................................................................................... 5-8
Setting Up User Accounts ............................................................................................. 5-10
Adding a Group ...................................................................................................... 5-10
Adding a User ......................................................................................................... 5-14
Enabling Remote Console Sessions to Server Blades ................................................... 5-18
Setting Up AlertMail ..................................................................................................... 5-22
E-mail Alerts........................................................................................................... 5-22
Setting Up IP Security................................................................................................... 5-24
Setting Up Automatic Time Configuration (NTP)........................................................ 5-25
Configuring SNMP Support .......................................................................................... 5-26
Entering a Community String ................................................................................. 5-26
Modifying the System Location.............................................................................. 5-27
Modifying the System Contact Information ........................................................... 5-28
Adding Trap Targets............................................................................................... 5-28
Removing Trap Targets .......................................................................................... 5-29
Contents
Chapter 6
Performing Common Administrative Tasks
Managing Server Blade Bays .......................................................................................... 6-2
Opening a Remote Console Session to a Server Blade............................................. 6-2
Accessing the ROM-Based Setup Utility for a Server Blade ................................... 6-4
Reviewing Activity for a Server Blade..................................................................... 6-6
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Powering Off the Server Blade .................................................................................6-7
Identifying a Server Blade Using the Unit Identification LED................................. 6-9
Managing the Enclosure ................................................................................................6-11
Reviewing the Activity of the Enclosure.................................................................6-11
Identifying the Enclosure Using the Unit Identification LED.................................6-13
Generating an Enclosure Summary......................................................................... 6-14
Identifying Problem Components ...........................................................................6-16
Managing Users .............................................................................................................6-22
Modifying a User’s Rights to Server Blade Bays ...................................................6-22
Disabling and Deleting User Accounts ...................................................................6-25
Chapter 7
Performing Advanced Functions
Replicating the Configuration of the Integrated Administrator ....................................... 7-2
Administering Security Certificates................................................................................. 7-4
Creating a Certificate Request................................................................................... 7-4
Downloading a Security Certificate ..........................................................................7-4
Key-Based SSH Authentication....................................................................................... 7-5
Configuring Server Blade Boot Order .............................................................................7-7
Powering Off the Enclosure............................................................................................. 7-8
Disabling Network Protocols.........................................................................................7-10
Upgrading the Integrated Administrator Firmware .......................................................7-11
Recovering a Lost Administrator Password ..................................................................7-12
Launching Flash Disaster Recovery ..............................................................................7-13
Appendix A
Command Line Conventions
Appendix B
Error Messages
Warning Messages.......................................................................................................... B-1
Enclosure Warning Messages .................................................................................. B-2
Server Blade Bay Warning Messages ...................................................................... B-3
Administration Warning Messages .......................................................................... B-3
Error Messages ............................................................................................................... B-4
Enclosure Error Messages ........................................................................................ B-4
Server Blade Bay Error Messages............................................................................ B-4
Administration Error Messages................................................................................ B-5
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Appendix C
Troubleshooting
Appendix D
Event Details
Appendix E
Factory Default Settings
Enclosure.........................................................................................................................E-2
Users................................................................................................................................E-2
Groups .............................................................................................................................E-3
Network ........................................................................................................................... E-3
Protocol ...........................................................................................................................E-3
Appendix F
Time Zone Settings
Universal ......................................................................................................................... F-2
Africa............................................................................................................................... F-3
Asia.................................................................................................................................. F-4
Europe .............................................................................................................................F-6
Oceania............................................................................................................................ F-7
Polar ................................................................................................................................ F-9
The Americas ................................................................................................................ F-10
Contents
Appendix G
Open Source Availability
Index
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This guide provides step-by-step instructions for operation, and reference information
for advanced operation, troubleshooting, and future upgrades for the HP
ProLiant BL e-Class Integrated Administrator.
Audience Assumptions
This guide is intended for users with access to the ProLiant BL e-Class Integrated
Administrator. It assumes that the server blade system hardware is installed, and that
the user has minimal experience working with server blade systems.
About This Guide
Important Safety Information
Before installing this product, read the Important Safety Information document
included with the server.
Symbols on Equipment
The following symbols may be placed on equipment to indicate the presence of
potentially hazardous conditions:
WARNING: This symbol, in conjunction with any of the following symbols,
indicates the presence of a potential hazard. The potential for injury exists if
warnings are not observed. Consult the documentation for specific details.
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Weight in kg
Weight in lb
This symbol indicates the presence of hazardous energy circuits or electric
shock hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock hazards, do not
open this enclosure. Refer all maintenance, upgrades, and servicing to
qualified personnel.
This symbol indicates the presence of electric shock hazards. The area
contains no user or field serviceable parts. Do not open for any reason.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock hazards, do not
open this enclosure.
This symbol on an RJ-45 receptacle indicates a network interface connection.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the
equipment, do not plug telephone or telecommunications connectors into this
receptacle.
This symbol indicates the presence of a hot surface or hot component. If this
surface is contacted, the potential for injury exists.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from a hot component, allow the
surface to cool before touching.
These symbols, on power supplies or systems, indicate that the
equipment is supplied by multiple sources of power.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock,
remove all power cords to completely disconnect power from the
system.
This symbol indicates that the component exceeds the recommended
weight for one individual to handle safely.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the
equipment, observe local occupational health and safety requirements
and guidelines for manual material handling.
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Symbols in Text
These symbols may be found in the text of this guide. They have the following
meanings.
WARNING: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions
in the warning could result in bodily harm or loss of life.
CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could
result in damage to equipment or loss of information.
IMPORTANT: Text set off in this manner presents essential information to explain a concept
or complete a task.
NOTE: Text set off in this manner presents additional information to emphasize or supplement
important points of the main text.
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Related Documents
For additional information on the topics covered in this guide, refer to the following
documentation:
• HP ProLiant BL e-Class System Maintenance and Service Guide
• HP ProLiant BL e-Class System Hardware Installation and Configuration poster
• ProLiant Integration Module for Altiris eXpress User Guide
• HP Servers Troubleshooting Guide
• HP ROM-Based Setup Utility Guide
• HP ProLiant BL e-Class C-GbE Interconnect Switch User Guide
• White paper: HP ProLiant BL e-Class System Overview and Planning
• White paper: Configuring a Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) using Red
Hat Linux 7.2 on ProLiant Servers
• QuickSpecs
Getting Help
If you have a problem and have exhausted the information in this guide, you can get
further information and other help in the following locations.
Technical Support
In North America, call the HP Technical Support Phone Center at 1-800-652-6672.
This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For continuous quality
improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored. Outside North America, call the
nearest HP Technical Support Phone Center. Telephone numbers for worldwide
Technical Support Centers are listed on the HP website, www.hp.com.
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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
• Applicable error messages
• Add-on boards or hardware
• Third-party hardware or software
• Operating system type and revision level
HP Website
The HP website has information on this product as well as the latest drivers and flash
ROM images. You can access the HP website at www.hp.com.
Authorized Reseller
About This Guide
For the name of the nearest authorized reseller:
• In the United States, call 1-800-345-1518.
• In Canada, call 1-800-263-5868.
• Elsewhere, see the HP website for locations and telephone numbers.
Reader’s Comments
HP welcomes your comments on this guide. Please send your comments and
suggestions by e-mail to ServerDocumentation@hp.com.
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HP ProLiant BL e-Class System Software
Features
The HP ProLiant BL e-Class system offers an extensive set of features and optional
tools to support effective server management and software deployment. This chapter
describes the Integrated Administrator and provides a brief overview of software
associated with the system.
ProLiant BL e-Class Integrated Administrator
The Integrated Administrator is a centralized management and monitoring system for
the ProLiant BL e-Class enclosure and server blades. The Integrated Administrator
acts as a combination terminal server and remote power controller, enabling
out-of-band, secure, serial console connections to all server blades in the enclosure.
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The ProLiant BL e-Class Integrated Administrator is a standard component of
ProLiant BL e-Class systems. The Integrated Administrator provides enclosure
health, server blade health, and remote server manageability. Integrated
Administrator features are accessed from any network-based client. The Integrated
Administrator provides remote access to any authorized network client, sends alerts,
and provides many other server blade management functions.
The Integrated Administrator subsystem is embedded on a module included with
each interconnect tray and includes an intelligent microprocessor, secure memory,
and a dedicated network interface. This design makes the Integrated Administrator
independent of the host server and its operating system.
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For further information associated with the Integrated Administrator, refer to:
www.compaq.com/products/servers/proliant-bl/e-class/integrated-admin.html
Integrated Administrator Features
The Integrated Administrator provides the following functionality to deliver
state-of-the-art management of the enclosure and server blades:
•
Dedicated LAN network connectivity
Each Integrated Administrator provides a dedicated network connection.
The NIC can auto-select speeds between 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps. When the
ProLiant BL e-Class C-GbE Interconnect Switch (option) is installed, the
Integrated Administrator can be configured to route through a Gigabit uplink
connector using VLANS, eliminating the need for a separate management
network.
•
SNMP alerts from Integrated Administrator to a management console
The Integrated Administrator provides notification of enclosure problems. Using
a management console, you can access certain server blade alerts, such as SNMP
and unauthorized access alerts.
•
E-mail alerts from Integrated Administrator to an e-mail account (AlertMail)
AlertMail enables the Integrated Administrator to send system events by e-mail
instead of using SNMP traps. AlertMail is completely independent from SNMP
and both can be enabled at the same time. AlertMail uses standard SMTP
commands to communicate with any SMTP capable mail server.
•
Remote access and control
The Integrated Administrator provides remote functionality to access the console
of the host server blade, change the state of the Unit Identification LED on an
enclosure and its server blades, and power up, power down, or reboot a server
blade.
The Integrated Administrator displays alerts regardless of the state of the user’s
host server blade and integrates with the Insight Manager 7 utility using SNMP
to provide alerts and diagnostics of the system.
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If a server blade does not respond, this feature enables an administrator to initiate
a cold reboot to bring the server blade back online. The Integrated Administrator
can be used to remotely operate a power button of a server blade.
Integrated Administrator is fully accessible by means of Microsoft® Internet
Explorer and Netscape. This capability enables easy access to the features of
Integrated Administrator.
The Integrated Administrator also has a command line interface (CLI) accessible
using Secure Shell (encrypted) or Telnet (unencrypted) protocols, providing
extensive management capability to remote network users. Local users can
access the CLI by attaching a client computer (using a terminal emulator) or
terminal to the Integrated Administrator’s console (serial) port.
IMPORTANT: With a Telnet session, all dataincluding passwordsare passed as clear
text.
• User administration and security
The Integrated Administrator supports up to 25 users with customizable access
rights and login names. Groups are first assigned bays, and then users are given
membership to those groups. This group-centered methodology is designed to
facilitate user management across server blades.
Integrated Administrator provides strong security for remote management in
distributed IT environments by using industry-standard Secure Sockets Layer
(SSL) encryption of HTTP data transmitted across the network. SSL encryption
(up to 128-bit) ensures that the HTTP information is secure as it travels across
the network. All remote console data can be encrypted as well.
Integrated Administrator provides secure password encryption, tracking all login
attempts and maintaining a record of all login failures. Integrated Administrator
also provides the following additional security features:
— User actions logged in the Integrated Administrator System Log
— Login legal warning
IP Security allows an administrator to define a set of IP addresses that are the
only ones allowed to connect to the services provided (SSH, HTTP, HTTPS,
TELNET, SNMP). This means that an administrator can make sure only a certain
set of machines have access to Integrated Administrator.
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• Automatic network configuration
The Integrated Administrator provides automatic network configuration of the IP
address and host name using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and
Dynamic DNS/WINS. Integrated Administrator comes with a default name and
DHCP client that leases an IP address from the DHCP server on the network. For
networks that do not use DHCP, the Integrated Administrator enables static IP
configuration.
• • Automatic time configuration (NTP)
Automatic time configuration allows Integrated Administrator to synchronize its
date and time with a server supporting the Network Time Protocol (NTP).
Integration with the Insight Manager 7 utility
Integrated Administrator provides full integration with the Insight Manager 7
utility under key operating environments. This integration provides:
— Support for SNMP management
Support for SNMP trap delivery to a Insight Manager 7 console
— Management processor
The Insight Manager 7 utility adds support for a new device type, the
management processor. All Integrated Administrators (in ProLiant BL
e-Class enclosures) on the network are discovered in the Insight Manager 7
utility as management processors. The management processors are associated
with the server blades they manage.
— Integrated Administrator hyperlinks
The Insight Manager 7 utility provides a hyperlink on the server device page
to launch and connect to Integrated Administrator.
— Grouping of Integrated Administrator processors
All Integrated Administrator management processors can be grouped
together logically and displayed on one page in the Insight Manager 7 utility.
This capability provides access to all Integrated Administrators on the
network from one point in Insight Manager 7.
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For more information on the Insight Manager 7 utility, refer to the ProLiant
Essentials Foundation Pack documentation that ships with the system or refer to:
www.hp.com/servers/rdp
•
Event Notification
The Integrated Administrator provides real-time event notifications for an
enclosure. When an event occurs, the Integrated Administrator notifies connected
users by generating an icon that the user can click to view more details.
•
Status Information
The Integrated Administrator enables an enclosure administrator to update the
rack name, enclosure name, asset tag, time zone, date, and time, as well as
observe the status and general information for every component in the enclosure.
Overview of ProLiant BL e-Class Software Tools
ProLiant BL e-Class server blade systems also support the following tools and
utilities to facilitate monitoring and management of the enclosure:
•
ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU)
RBSU performs a wide range of configuration activities and provides access to
numerous settings, including those for system devices, operating system
selection, and boot controller order. RBSU is also fully compatible with remote
serial console mode using the Integrated Administrator.
•
Redundant ROM support
Each server blade has two 1-MB ROM images: one of which contains the current
version of the ROM, while the second contains a backup version of the ROM. If
the first ROM becomes corrupt, the system defaults to the backup version,
maximizing uptime and server availability.
•
Headless server operation
ProLiant BL e-Class server blades include VGA, keyboard, mouse, and USB
interfaces; however, these server blades are designed primarily for headless
operation and management with no keyboard or monitor attached.
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• ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack (Option)
The Rapid Deployment Pack features a graphical deployment console, which
provides intuitive drag-and-drop events, such as scripts and images, to deploy the
operating systems and applications on any combination of server blades installed
in the enclosures.
The Rapid Deployment Pack integrates two powerful products: Altiris eXpress
Deployment Server and the ProLiant Integration Module that contains
optimizations for ProLiant servers and enables simultaneous deployment of
multiple server blades.
With the Rapid Deployment Pack, ProLiant BL e-Class users can automatically
install pre-defined configurations on newly installed server blades.
For more information about the Rapid Deployment Pack, refer to an authorized
reseller, the Rapid Deployment CD that ships with the enclosure, or go to:
www.hp.com/servers/rdp
•
Insight Manager 7
Insight Manager 7 is an easy-to-use, intuitive software utility designed for
collecting server information, including fault conditions, performance, security,
remote management, and recovery services. The ProLiant BL e-Class system is
fully compatible with the Insight Manager 7 utility.
•
Diagnostics Utility
The Diagnostics Utility displays information about a server blade’s hardware and
tests the system to ensure it is operating properly.
•
Automatic Server Recovery-2 (ASR-2)
ASR-2 is a diagnostic/recovery feature that automatically restarts the server blade
in the event of a critical operating system failure.
•
Enclosure Self Recovery (ESR)
ESR, similar to ASR-2, is unique to the ProLiant BL e-Class system and is a
self-monitoring reliability feature of the Integrated Administrator. If the
Integrated Administrator does not boot or hangs during operation, ESR
automatically resets the Integrated Administrator for an attempted self-recovery.
The ProLiant BL e-Class server blades and interconnect tray are not affected by
ESR.
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• Health and Wellness Driver (server blade health driver) and Integrated
Management Log (IML) Viewer
The server blade health driver monitors operational data of the server blades and
logs abnormal conditions. This log is accessible by utilities, including Insight
Manager 7, and supports the HP Management Agents.
The server blade health driver provides the Integrated Administrator with the
thermal condition, status, operating system, and the name as defined within its
operating system for each server blade.
The IML Viewer, in conjunction with the server blade health driver, provides the
monitoring and management of logged system events, critical errors, power-on
messages, memory errors, and any catastrophic hardware or software errors that
typically cause a system to fail.
•
HP Management Agents
The HP Management Agents enable fault, performance, and configuration
management on ProLiant servers, so user can focus on their business while the
agents manage the servers.
•
Online ROM Flash
Using the Smart Components for Remote ROM Flash with the Remote
Deployment Utility (RDU) console application, Remote ROM Flash enables you
to upgrade the firmware (BIOS) on a server blade from a remote location.
•
ProLiant BL e-Class C-GbE Interconnect Switch Management System and
Utilities
The ProLiant BL e-Class Interconnect Switch Management System and Utilities
provide a full suite of configuration and management interfaces and tools for the
ProLiant BL e-Class C-GbE Interconnect Switch (option). Full featured Webbased and menu-driven console interfaces are provided management of the
interconnect switch.
Both interfaces can be configured to require a valid username and password for
authentication. RMON and SNMP manageability are supported with an
SNMP-based scripting utility and sample scripts. The interconnect switch
configuration can also be saved to a TFTP server as backups and as templates for
preconfiguring other switches.
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The interconnect switch is compatible with industry standards and has full for
support for IEEE 802.1Q VLANS.
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Getting Started
The Integrated Administrator enables monitoring and management of all functions
within an enclosure, including functions specific to the server blades housed within
it. Once configured, the Integrated Administrator provides these features through
both a Web-based user interface and CLI.
This chapter addresses first-time configuration of the Integrated Administrator after
the enclosure is installed and powered up in a rack:
•
Reviewing configuration tools and information
•
Identifying the Integrated Administrator connectors
•
Determining the Integrated Administrator initial IP address
•
Setting up the Web-based user interface
•
Additional steps
•
Help
Reviewing Configuration Tools and Information
The ProLiant BL e-Class Integrated Administrator is ready for operation immediately
after powering up. The following features and information are designed to facilitate
the setup and management of the Integrated Administrator:
•
Each Integrated Administrator ships with a unique preconfigured Administrator
password and host name.
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• If the network uses Dynamic DNS or WINS, you can access the Integrated
Administrator using the factory-configured host name.
IMPORTANT: The preconfigured Administrator password and host name are displayed on the
Integrated Administrator Default Network Settings Tag (settings tag) attached to the
interconnect tray.
• • If the network uses DHCP, an IP address can be automatically assigned to the
Integrated Administrator.
The server blade health driver enables the Integrated Administrator to gracefully
power down the server blades and provides the Integrated Administrator with the
name as defined within the operating system of the server blade, thermal
condition, status, and operating system for each server blade.
CAUTION: Without the server blade health driver or an ACPI-compliant operating
system, the Integrated Administrator cannot gracefully shut down a server blade.
This condition may result in the permanent loss of critical data.
Identifying the Integrated Administrator Connectors
Each ProLiant BL e-Class interconnect tray ships with the Integrated Administrator
module already installed and provides external connectivity using two connectors on
the rear panel.
CAUTION: Do not plug anything into the enclosure link connectors. They are
reserved for future use and are not designed to accept a 10/100 Ethernet connector.
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3
2
5
6
4
7
Figure 2-1: Rear panel Integrated Administrator
components
Table 2-1: Rear Panel Integrated Administrator Components
Item Description
1 Management (10/100 Ethernet) connector for remote access
through a Web-based user interface, Telnet, or Secure Shell
2 Integrated Administrator reset button
3 Console (serial) connector for local access to the command line
interface using a laptop computer
4 Integrated Administrator health LED
5 & 6 Enclosure link connectors (see previous Caution )
7 Enclosure Unit Identification button
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Determining the Integrated Administrator’s Initial IP Address
HP recommends that you connect a local client device, such as a laptop computer, to
the console (serial) connector in order to determine the initial IP address used by the
network to recognize the Integrated Administrator. After using that IP address to
access the Integrated Administrator locally using the console (serial) connector, you
can use the Integrated Administrator default values to complete the initial
configuration.
The organization of this section reflects this process:
•
Requirements for local client devices
•
Default values for the Integrated Administrator
•
Determining the IP address using the local console
Requirements for Local Client Devices
You can access the Integrated Administrator locally using the serial connector on the
rear panel of the enclosure using a local client device, such as a laptop computer.
The local client device must run a terminal emulator, such as HyperTerminal for
Windows systems or Kermit for Linux systems.
The terminal emulator must operate at the following settings:
•
Bits per second: 9600
•
Bits: 8
•
Parity: None
•
Stop bits: 1
•
Flow control: none
•
Emulation: VT100
•
Backspace key sends Ctrl-H
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Default Values for the Integrated Administrator
The Integrated Administrator is configured with a default user name, password, and
DNS name. A settings tag with the preconfigured values is attached to the
interconnect tray containing the Integrated Administrator module.
IMPORTANT: For security reasons, HP recommends changing the Administrator password
when accessing Integrated Administrator for the first time.
Determining the IP Address using the Local Console
To determine the Integrated Administrator IP address using the local console:
1. Access the Integrated Administrator console:
a. Connect a local client device (such as a laptop computer) with VT100
terminal emulation software to the Integrated Administrator (serial) console
connector using the null-modem serial cable (provided with the enclosure).
Getting Started
Figure 2-2: Installing a local client device to the
Integrated Administrator (serial) console connector
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b. Open a terminal emulation session with the following settings: 9600 bps,
c. Log into the Integrated Administrator using the password on the settings tag
2. Establish the Integrated Administrator IP address.
For a detailed explanation of the command line conventions used in this
document, see Appendix A, “Command Line Conventions.”
— If a DHCP server is attached to the network, determine the Integrated
— If a DHCP server is not attached to the network, enter the following
8 data bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit.
attached to the interconnect tray.
Administrator IP address. Enter the following command at the command line
interface:
SHOW NETWORK
commands sequentially to assign a static IP address to the Integrated
Administrator:
SET IPCONFIG STATIC <IP address> <subnet mask>
SET GATEWAY <IP address>
SET DNS <primary address> {<secondary address>}
You can now access the Integrated Administrator using a web browser, Secure
Shell, Telnet, or SNMP.
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Setting Up the Web-Based User Interface
To set up the Web-based user interface:
1. Enter the Integrated Administrator IP address or DNS name in the address bar of
the Web browser.
A security alert appears as an expected part of this procedure.
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Figure 2-3: Certificate Security Alert
— If you click Yes, the browser continues to the Login window of Integrated
Administrator. The alert message appears each time you access the Integrated
Administrator management processor in a browser.
— If you click No, you are returned to what was previously displayed on your
browser.
— If you click View Certificate, a popup window displays the certificate
information, as shown in Figure 2-4. Installing the certificate to your browser
prevents the security alert message from displaying in the future.
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NOTE: To install your own certificate onto the Integrated Administrator rather than the
automatically generated certificate, see the information on certificate-related commands in
Table 4-8 as well as the “Administering Security Certificates” section in Chapter 7,
“Performing Advanced Functions.”
Figure 2-4: Certificate Information window
IMPORTANT: If the certificate is removed from your browser, the security alert message
is displayed again.
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2. Install the certificate to your browser:
a. Click Install Certificate. The Certificate Manager Import Wizard starts.
b. Click Next.
c. Click Next for the browser to automatically select the certificate store when
the Certificate Store window appears.
d. Click Finish when the Completing the Certificate Manager Import
Manager Wizard window displays.
e. Click Yes to confirm the installation of the certificate when the confirmation
window displays.
3. The screen prompts you for a user name and password. Use the default user name
and password from the settings tag attached to the interconnect tray and click
Log In.
Figure 2-5: Login screen
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After the default user name and password have been verified, the summary
window appears.
Figure 2-6: Integrated Administrator summary window
The Integrated Administrator summary window provides general information about
the Integrated Administrator, such as the user currently logged on, enclosure name
and status, and Integrated Administrator IP address and name.
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