HP ProLiant DL380p User Manual

HP iLO mobile app for Android

User Guide

Abstract

The HP iLO mobile app provides access to the remote console and scripting features of HP ProLiant servers.

HP Part Number: 690350-003 Published: March 2014 Edition: 1

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About the iLO mobile app

The HP iLO mobile app provides access to the remote console of your HP ProLiant server from your Android device. The mobile app interacts directly with the iLO processor on HP ProLiant servers, providing total control of the server at all times as long as the server is plugged in. For example, you can access the server when it is in a healthy state, or when it is powered off with a blank hard drive. As an IT administrator, you can troubleshoot problems and perform software deployments from almost anywhere.

The HP iLO mobile app allows you to perform the following tasks:

• Operate the server power switch.

• Use the Remote Console to interact with the operating system, including BIOS and ROM

configuration changes.

• Mount an ISO CD/DVD image from an image file hosted on a web server (http or https). The disk

image is available on the server as a USB CD/DVD drive. You can boot from the CD/DVD image and deploy an operating system.

• Launch HP iLO scripts and monitor their progress.

• Access the HP iLO web interface.

• Store the list of servers you want to manage.

iLO mobile app limitations

• HP ProLiant servers with HP iLO 3 or later are supported. This includes all HP ProLiant G7 and

Gen8 servers except for HP ProLiant G7 100 series with Lights-Out 100i.

• You must have network access to the iLOs you want to manage. When connecting from the cellular

network, this typically involves reconfiguring a firewall or setting up a VPN. You can connect through a firewall using a VPN or you can open/forward the following ports:

◦ HTTP: Port 80

◦ HTTPS: Port 443

◦ Remote Console: Port 17990

NOTE: The ports listed in this section are the default values. You can view or change the port

settings on the Administration→Access Settings page in the iLO web interface.

For information about how to use VPN functionality with Android, see your device user guide.

• The following features require an HP iLO license on the server:

iLO Virtual Media◦

◦ Remote Console—This feature is included on ProLiant Blade servers. A license is required on

all other servers.

◦ Scripting—This feature is available on all servers, but a license is required for the scripting

of certain features such as iLO Virtual Media.

For information about iLO licensing, see http://www.hp.com/go/ilo/licensing.

• The HP iLO mobile app can consume significant network bandwidth. When using the cellular

network, monitor your data use if you do not have an unlimited data plan. Consider using Wi-Fi when possible.

Adding iLOs

You can add iLO systems manually or scan a QR code.

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