HP Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition II Board User Manual
HP Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition II User Guide
February 2006 (Sixth Edition)
Part Number 232664-006
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February 2006 (Sixth Edition)
Part Number 232664-006
Audience assumptions
This document is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers and storage systems.
HP assumes you are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and trained in recognizing hazards
in products with hazardous energy levels.
Contents
Operational overview ................................................................................................................... 8
New in this release.................................................................................................................................... 8
RILOE II kit contents ...................................................................................................................................8
Installing the RILOE II................................................................................................................... 10
Preparing to install RILOE II....................................................................................................................... 10
Remote Insight cable configuration ............................................................................................................11
Keyboard/mouse adapter cable configuration ............................................................................................ 11
Installing RILOE II in the server................................................................................................................... 12
Installing Internal Cables .......................................................................................................................... 13
Installing a Virtual Power Button cable (4-pin).................................................................................... 14
Installing a Remote Insight cable (16-pin).......................................................................................... 14
Installing a Remote Insight cable (30-pin).......................................................................................... 14
Connecting external cables to RILOE II ....................................................................................................... 14
Keyboard/mouse adapter cable connection ..................................................................................... 15
Headless server deployment............................................................................................................ 16
Monitor cable connection ............................................................................................................... 16
LAN cable connection.................................................................................................................... 17
AC power adapter connection ........................................................................................................ 17
Powering up the server............................................................................................................................. 18
Configuring the RILOE II .............................................................................................................. 19
Configuration options ..............................................................................................................................19
Remote setup ................................................................................................................................19
ROM-Based Setup Utility F8 ............................................................................................................ 19
SmartStart setup of RILOE II.............................................................................................................20
Installing RILOE II device drivers ................................................................................................................ 20
Microsoft device driver support .......................................................................................................20
Novell NetWare device driver support............................................................................................. 20
Linux device driver support ............................................................................................................. 21
Disabling DNS/DHCP ............................................................................................................................. 21
Using the RILOE II ....................................................................................................................... 23
Accessing RILOE II for the first time ............................................................................................................ 23
Features of the RILOE II ............................................................................................................................25
Managing the user and configuration settings of the RILOE II ........................................................................ 25
User configurations and settings ...................................................................................................... 25
Network settings............................................................................................................................ 27
Global settings.............................................................................................................................. 29
SNMP alerts and settings................................................................................................................31
Two-Factor Authentication Settings................................................................................................... 33
Security Settings ............................................................................................................................ 34
RILOE II firmware updates............................................................................................................... 34
Using the Remote Console........................................................................................................................ 35
Remote Console Information Option................................................................................................. 36
Using Enhanced Features of the Remote Console ............................................................................... 36
Optimizing performance for graphical Remote Console......................................................................37
Remote Console hot keys................................................................................................................ 38
Supported hot keys........................................................................................................................ 39
Video replays of previous server Reset Sequences.............................................................................. 40
Windows® EMS console................................................................................................................ 40
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Terminal Services pass-through option........................................................................................................ 41
Terminal Services Client requirements............................................................................................... 41
Enabling the Terminal Services Pass-Through option ...........................................................................43
Remote Console and Terminal Services clients................................................................................... 44
Troubleshooting Terminal Services ...................................................................................................44
Using virtual devices................................................................................................................................45
Virtual power................................................................................................................................ 46
Virtual media ................................................................................................................................46
Resetting the RILOE II to the factory default settings ......................................................................................57
Getting help ...........................................................................................................................................58
Pocket PC access with RILOE II.................................................................................................................. 58
RILOE II security.......................................................................................................................... 62
General security guidelines....................................................................................................................... 62
Password guidelines ......................................................................................................................62
Encryption ....................................................................................................................................62
Two-factor authentication.......................................................................................................................... 63
Setting up two-factor authentication for the first time........................................................................... 63
Two-factor authentication user certificates .........................................................................................64
Two-factor authentication login........................................................................................................ 65
Using two-factor authentication with directory authentication............................................................... 65
Introduction to certificate services ..............................................................................................................66
Certificates ................................................................................................................................... 67
Installing certificate services ............................................................................................................68
Verifying directory services ............................................................................................................. 68
Configuring Automatic Certificate Request ........................................................................................ 68
Securing RBSU........................................................................................................................................ 69
Systems Insight Manager integration.............................................................................................70
Integrating RILOE II with Systems Insight Manager ....................................................................................... 70
Systems Insight Manager functional overview.............................................................................................. 70
Systems Insight Manager identification and association................................................................................ 71
Systems Insight Manager status .......................................................................................................71
Systems Insight Manager links......................................................................................................... 71
Systems Insight Manager systems lists............................................................................................... 72
Configuring Systems Insight Manager identification of RILOE II...................................................................... 72
Receiving SNMP alerts in Systems Insight Manager .....................................................................................73
Systems Insight Manager port matching ..................................................................................................... 73
Directory services........................................................................................................................ 75
Overview of directory integration ..............................................................................................................75
Benefits of directory integration................................................................................................................. 75
How directory integration works................................................................................................................ 76
Advantages and disadvantages of schema-free and HP Extended schema ...................................................... 76
Setup for Schema-free directory integration.................................................................................................77
Active Directory preparation ........................................................................................................... 77
Schema-free browser-based setup.................................................................................................... 77
Schema-free scripted setup.............................................................................................................. 77
Schema-free HPLOMIG-based setup.................................................................................................78
Schema-free setup options ..............................................................................................................78
Setting up HP schema directory integration................................................................................................. 79
Features supported by HP schema directory integration ......................................................................79
Setting up directory services............................................................................................................ 79
Directory services support............................................................................................................... 80
Schema required software .............................................................................................................. 80
Contents 4
Schema installer ............................................................................................................................ 81
Management snap-in installer.......................................................................................................... 83
Directory services for Active Directory ..............................................................................................83
Active Directory Lights-Out management........................................................................................... 91
Directory services for eDirectory ...................................................................................................... 92
User login using directory services ................................................................................................... 99
Directory settings.....................................................................................................................................99
Group administration................................................................................................................... 101
Directory tests .............................................................................................................................102
Directory-enabled remote management ....................................................................................... 103
Introduction to directory-enabled remote management................................................................................ 103
Creating roles to follow organizational structure........................................................................................ 103
Using existing groups................................................................................................................... 103
Using multiple roles...................................................................................................................... 104
How directory login restrictions are enforced ............................................................................................ 105
Restricting roles........................................................................................................................... 105
User restrictions........................................................................................................................... 106
Creating multiple restrictions and roles ........................................................................................... 107
Using bulk import tools........................................................................................................................... 108
Scripting, command line, and utility options................................................................................. 110
Overview of the Lights-Out DOS utility...................................................................................................... 110
CPQLODOS general guidelines.....................................................................................................110
Command line arguments............................................................................................................. 110
RIBCL XML Commands for CPQLODOS.......................................................................................... 111
Lights-Out directories migration utilities..................................................................................................... 113
Compatibility .............................................................................................................................. 113
Pre-migration checklist.................................................................................................................. 113
HP Lights-Out directory package....................................................................................................114
HPQLOMIG operation .................................................................................................................114
HPQLOMGC operation................................................................................................................122
Lights-Out Configuration Utility ................................................................................................................ 125
Group administration using the Lights-Out Configuration Utility.......................................................... 125
Query definition in Systems Insight Manager................................................................................... 127
Application Launch using Systems Insight Manager.......................................................................... 127
Batch processing using the Lights-Out Configuration Utility ................................................................ 128
Lights-Out Configuration Utility parameters...................................................................................... 128
Using Perl with the XML scripting interface................................................................................................ 129
XML enhancements ...................................................................................................................... 129
Opening an SSL connection.......................................................................................................... 130
Sending the XML header and script body .......................................................................................131
HPONCFG........................................................................................................................................... 133
HPONCFG supported operating systems ........................................................................................ 133
HPONCFG requirements .............................................................................................................. 133
Installing HPONCFG.................................................................................................................... 134
Using HPONCFG........................................................................................................................ 134
Remote Insight command language ......................................................................................................... 138
RIBCL sample scripts ....................................................................................................................138
RIBCL general guidelines .............................................................................................................. 138
XML header................................................................................................................................ 139
Data types.................................................................................................................................. 139
Response definitions .................................................................................................................... 139
RIBCL......................................................................................................................................... 140
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LOGIN....................................................................................................................................... 140
USER_INFO................................................................................................................................ 141
ADD_USER ................................................................................................................................. 141
DELETE_USER.............................................................................................................................. 143
GET_USER.................................................................................................................................. 144
MOD_USER................................................................................................................................ 145
GET_ALL_USERS.......................................................................................................................... 146
GET_ALL_USER_INFO .................................................................................................................. 147
RIB_INFO................................................................................................................................... 148
RESET_RIB ..................................................................................................................................149
GET_NETWORK_SETTINGS ......................................................................................................... 149
MOD_NETWORK_SETTINGS ....................................................................................................... 151
GET_GLOBAL_SETTINGS .............................................................................................................153
MOD_GLOBAL_SETTINGS ...........................................................................................................154
CLEAR_EVENTLOG...................................................................................................................... 156
UPDATE_RIB_FIRMWARE .............................................................................................................156
GET_FW_VERSION .....................................................................................................................157
HOTKEY_CONFIG ...................................................................................................................... 158
DIR_INFO................................................................................................................................... 159
GET_DIR_CONFIG ...................................................................................................................... 159
MOD_DIR_CONFIG .................................................................................................................... 161
SERVER_INFO............................................................................................................................. 163
RESET_SERVER............................................................................................................................ 163
INSERT_VIRTUAL_FLOPPY............................................................................................................. 164
EJECT_VIRTUAL_FLOPPY...............................................................................................................164
COPY_VIRTUAL_FLOPPY .............................................................................................................. 165
GET_VF_STATUS......................................................................................................................... 165
SET_VF_STATUS.......................................................................................................................... 166
GET_HOST_POWER_STATUS .......................................................................................................167
SET_HOST_POWER..................................................................................................................... 167
GET_VPB_CABLE_STATUS ............................................................................................................168
GET_ALL_CABLES_STATUS ...........................................................................................................169
GET_TWOFACTOR_SETTINGS ..................................................................................................... 169
MOD_TWOFACTOR_SETTINGS ................................................................................................... 170
Troubleshooting the RILOE II....................................................................................................... 173
Supported client operating systems and browsers ...................................................................................... 173
Supported hardware and software ..........................................................................................................173
Server PCI Slot and Cable Matrix............................................................................................................ 174
Network connection problems................................................................................................................. 176
Inability to connect to the board through the NIC............................................................................. 176
Inability to obtain SNMP information from Insight Manager 7 when connected to the Remote Insight
Network interface........................................................................................................................176
Web browser not connecting to the RILOE II IP address .................................................................... 177
Alert and trap problems ......................................................................................................................... 177
Inability to Receive Insight Manager 7 Alerts (SNMP Traps) from the RILOE II ...................................... 177
Server power status reported incorrectly and send test trap not responding ......................................... 177
NetWare initialization errors ..................................................................................................................177
NetWare error message table.......................................................................................................178
Miscellaneous problems ......................................................................................................................... 178
Accessing System Partition Utilities................................................................................................. 178
Inability to reboot the server.......................................................................................................... 178
Inability to upgrade the RILOE II firmware....................................................................................... 179
Incorrect time or date of entries in the event log............................................................................... 179
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Interpreting LED indicators ............................................................................................................ 179
Invalid Source IP address.............................................................................................................. 179
Login name and password problems.............................................................................................. 180
Remote Console mouse control issue ..............................................................................................180
Resetting the RILOE II to Factory Default Settings ..............................................................................180
Virtual Floppy media applet is unresponsive.................................................................................... 180
Video Problems........................................................................................................................... 181
Troubleshooting the host server ...............................................................................................................181
Additional information on the state of the host server........................................................................ 181
Information logs ..........................................................................................................................181
Restarting the host server .............................................................................................................. 185
Directory Services errors......................................................................................................................... 185
Directory Server connect failed......................................................................................................186
Invalid credentials ....................................................................................................................... 186
Invalid Directory Server address or port..........................................................................................186
Directory Server timeout ...............................................................................................................186
Unauthorized, couldn't find RILOE II object .....................................................................................186
Unauthorized, no readable roles ...................................................................................................187
Unable to read restrictions on object.............................................................................................. 187
Time restriction not satisfied .......................................................................................................... 187
IP restriction not satisfied ..............................................................................................................187
Unauthorized.............................................................................................................................. 187
Directory Services schema ......................................................................................................... 187
HP Management Core LDAP OID classes and attributes..............................................................................187
Core classes ............................................................................................................................... 187
Core attributes ............................................................................................................................188
Core class definitions................................................................................................................... 188
Core attribute definitions ..............................................................................................................189
Lights-Out Management specific LDAP OID classes and attributes ................................................................ 191
Lights-Out Management classes ..................................................................................................... 191
Lights-Out Management attributes ..................................................................................................191
Lights-Out Management class definitions.........................................................................................191
Lights-Out Management attribute definitions ....................................................................................192
Technical support...................................................................................................................... 194
Before you contact HP............................................................................................................................ 194
HP contact information........................................................................................................................... 194
Regulatory compliance notices ................................................................................................... 195
Federal Communications Commission notice............................................................................................. 195
Class A equipment....................................................................................................................... 195
Class B equipment....................................................................................................................... 195
Modifications..............................................................................................................................196
Declaration of conformity for products marked with the FCC logo, United States only........................... 196
Canadian notice (Avis Canadien)............................................................................................................ 196
European Union regulatory notice ...........................................................................................................196
BSMI notice.......................................................................................................................................... 198
Japanese notice .................................................................................................................................... 198
Acronyms and abbreviations...................................................................................................... 199
Index....................................................................................................................................... 202
Contents 7
Operational overview
In this section
New in this release................................................................................................................................... 8
RILOE II kit contents .................................................................................................................................. 8
New in this release
Added support for:
• Schema-free active directory ("Setup for Schema-free directory integration" on page 77)
• Two-factor authentication (on page 63)
• Terminal Services pass-through option (on page 41)
Updated the following:
• RIBCL ("Remote Insight command language" on page 138)
• Systems Insight Manager integration (on page 70)
RILOE II kit contents
Item Description
1 AC power adapter
2 PCI extender bracket
3 RILOE II board
4 Remote Insight cable (16-pin)
Operational overview 8
Item Description
5 Virtual Power Button cable (4-pin)
6 Remote Insight cable (30-pin)
7 Network settings tag
8 Keyboard/mouse adapter cable
9 Power cord
System documentation and support software CDs (not
shown)
Operational overview 9
Installing the RILOE II
In this section
Preparing to install RILOE II ..................................................................................................................... 10
Remote Insight cable configuration ........................................................................................................... 11
Keyboard/mouse adapter cable configuration........................................................................................... 11
Installing RILOE II in the server ................................................................................................................. 12
Installing Internal Cables ......................................................................................................................... 13
Connecting external cables to RILOE II...................................................................................................... 14
Powering up the server ........................................................................................................................... 18
Preparing to install RILOE II
WARNING: Some ProLiant servers are capable of producing energy levels that are
considered hazardous. Do not remove enclosures or bypass the interlocks provided to
protect against these hazardous conditions. Installation of accessories and options in
areas other than front hot-plug bays should be performed by individuals who are both
qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and trained in the hazards associated
with products capable of producing hazardous energy levels. Refer to the documentation
provided with the server for additional information on installing options in the server.
1. Locate the documentation provided with the server for server-specific slot information.
2. Use the PCI slot matrix ("Server PCI Slot and Cable Matrix" on page 174) to select an unused PCI
slot, appropriate cables, and video switch settings and to determine supported features for the
server.
3. Be sure the server has the latest system ROM revision. For instructions on updating the system ROM
of your server, refer to the server documentation. To download the latest server ROM upgrade for
your server, go to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/lights-out).
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Remote Insight cable configuration
For servers that use the Remote Insight cable, RILOE II connects to the host server, peripheral devices,
power source, and LAN.
Item Description
1 Remote Insight cable
2 RILOE II installed in a server
3 AC power adapter connected to RILOE II
4 Monitor connected to RILOE II
5 Keyboard connected to the server
6 Mouse connected to the server
7 LAN connected to RILOE II
Keyboard/mouse adapter cable configuration
CAUTION: Using the external mouse/keyboard cables with the internal cables causes conflicts with mouse
and keyboard functions.
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For servers that use the keyboard/mouse adapter cable, RILOE II connects to the host server, peripheral
devices, power source, and LAN.
Item Description
1 RILOE II installed in a server
2 AC power adapter connected to RILOE II
3 Monitor connected to RILOE II
4
5
6 Keyboard/mouse adapter cable
7 LAN connected to RILOE II
Keyboard connected to RILOE II keyboard/mouse
adapter cable
Mouse connected to the RILOE II keyboard/mouse
adapter cable
Installing RILOE II in the server
CAUTION: To prevent damage to electrical components, properly ground the server before beginning any
installation procedure. Improper grounding can cause electrostatic discharge.
1. If you are installing RILOE II in a shared EISA/PCI slot, attach the PCI extender bracket to the board
before installing the board in the server. The PCI extender bracket is not needed when installing the
board in PCI-only slots.
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CAUTION: The screws shown are self-tapping, and some amount of force is required for installation. Use
caution when installing the screws to prevent damage to the RILOE II.
The extender should extend past the right edge of the board.
2. If you are installing RILOE II in a server that was previously configured with a RILOE and the server is
running a Windows®-based operating system, upgrade the systems management driver with the
Advanced System Management Driver found on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/lights-
out). The systems management driver must be upgraded before installing RILOE II in the server.
3. Power down the server and disconnect all power cords to remove power from the server.
4. Disassemble the server.
NOTE: Refer to the server documentation for instructions on disassembling the server to install an option
board.
5. Select an appropriate PCI slot. See the "Server PCI Slot and Cable Matrix (on page 174)" for more
information. RILOE II can be server-slot specific.
6. Loosen the retaining screw and remove the slot cover. If RILOE II is being installed in a hot-plug slot,
release the slot lever and remove the slot cover.
7. Press the RILOE II board firmly into the slot.
8. Secure the board in place with the retaining screw, or close the hot-plug slot lever, as appropriate.
9. Disable the onboard video, if required for the server. See the "Server PCI Slot and Cable Matrix (on
page 174)" for more information.
Installing Internal Cables
CAUTION: Using the external mouse/keyboard cables with the internal cables causes conflicts with mouse
and keyboard functions.
The following describes:
• installing a Virtual Power button cable (4-pin) (on page 14)
• installing a Remote Insight cable (16-pin) (on page 14)
• installing a Remote Insight cable (30-pin) (on page 14)
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Installing a Virtual Power Button cable (4-pin)
To enable the Virtual Power Button feature of the RILOE II on servers that use a four-pin connector on the
server system board, install the Virtual Power Button cable (4-pin) (PN 160011-001):
1. Power down the server and disconnect all power cords to remove power from the server.
2. Connect the four-pin connector on the cable to the Virtual Power Button cable connector, located on
the rear of the RILOE II.
3. Connect the four-pin connector on the other end of the cable into the four-pin connector on the server
system board.
IMPORTANT: Be sure that you do not connect the Virtual Power Button cable to the speaker connection on
the server system board.
NOTE: For detailed instructions on the location of the connector on the server system board, refer to the
documentation provided with the server.
4. Refer to the server documentation to reassemble the server.
Installing a Remote Insight cable (16-pin)
To install the Remote Insight cable (16-pin) (P/N 177634-001):
1. Power down the server and disconnect all power cords to remove power from the server.
2. Connect the 16-pin connector on the Remote Insight internal cable to the Remote Insight connector
(16-pin), located on the edge of the board.
3. Connect the 16-pin connector on the other end of the Remote Insight internal cable to the 16-pin
Remote Insight connector on the server system board.
NOTE: For detailed instructions on the location of the connector on the server system board, refer to the
documentation provided with the server.
4. Refer to the server documentation to reassemble the server.
Installing a Remote Insight cable (30-pin)
To install the Remote Insight cable (30-pin) (P/N 241793-010):
1. Power down the server and disconnect all power cords to remove power from the server.
2. Connect the 30-pin connector on the Remote Insight cable to the Remote Insight connector (30-pin),
located on the edge of the board.
3. Connect the 30-pin connector on the other end of the Remote Insight cable to the 30-pin Remote
Insight connector on the server system board.
NOTE: For detailed instructions on the location of the connector on the server system board, refer to the
documentation provided with the server.
4. Refer to the server documentation to reassemble the server.
Connecting external cables to RILOE II
After installing RILOE II in your server, connect the external cables. During normal operation, the RILOE II
passes the keyboard and mouse signals to the server and functions as the primary video controller. This
configuration allows the following operations to occur:
• Transparent substitution of a remote keyboard and mouse for the server keyboard and mouse
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•
Saving of video captures of reset sequences and failure sequences in the RILOE II memory for later
replay
• Simultaneous transmission of video to the server monitor and to a Remote Console monitor
Item Description
1 AC power adapter connector
2 LAN connector
3 Video connector
4 Keyboard/mouse connector
Keyboard/mouse adapter cable connection
The keyboard and mouse signals must pass through RILOE II. For more information, See the
"Keyboard/Mouse Adapter cable configuration (on page 11)" section.
Some servers use a Remote Insight cable for the keyboard and mouse and do not require you to use the
keyboard/mouse adapter cable. See the "Server PCI Slot and Cable Matrix (on page 174)" section to
see if your server requires the keyboard/mouse cable.
To connect the keyboard/mouse cable:
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1.
Disconnect the keyboard and mouse cables from the server.
2. Connect the keyboard and mouse cables to the color-coded T-shaped keyboard/mouse connector of
the RILOE II keyboard/mouse adapter cable, as shown.
3. Connect the color-coded plugs of the keyboard mouse adapter cable to the keyboard and mouse
connectors of the server.
4. Connect the black plug of the keyboard/mouse adapter cable to the RILOE II keyboard/mouse
connector.
Headless server deployment
For headless server deployment, you do not have to connect the physical keyboard or mouse device to
the server. However, to have remote keyboard and mouse capabilities, you must use the keyboard/mouse
adapter cable provided with the RILOE II, the Remote Insight cable (16-pin), or Remote Insight cable (30pin).
Monitor cable connection
To use a monitor with a server that has RILOE II installed, connect the monitor to the RILOE II video
connector.
RILOE II incorporates the ATI RAGE XL video controller to ensure that a compatible controller is available
for Remote Console operation. Adding RILOE II to a Windows® server replaces the embedded video
controller of the server with the ATI RAGE XL video controller. Windows® loads a generic video driver to
support the RILOE II video controller. The generic video driver works but lacks support for the ATI RAGE XL
features.
For headless server deployment, do not connect a monitor to the server or to the RILOE II video connector.
To connect the monitor signal cable:
1. Disconnect the monitor signal cable from the server monitor connector.
2. Connect the monitor signal cable to the RILOE II video connector.
3. If you are installing RILOE II in a server running Microsoft® Windows NT® 4.0, install the latest ATI
RAGE XL driver from the PSP for Microsoft® Windows NT® 4.0 located on the SmartStart CD.
For RILOE II to perform correctly, some servers require disabling the server onboard video. See the slot
matrix ("Server PCI Slot and Cable Matrix" on page 174) for a list of servers that require disabling the
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server onboard video. For instructions on disabling the server onboard video, See the documentation
provided with the server.
LAN cable connection
To access RILOE II using TCP/IP across a 10-MB or 100-MB Ethernet network, connect one end of the
LAN cable to the LAN connector on RILOE II to an active network jack.
The green LED indicator that is located close to the AC power adapter connector indicates the speed of
the connection. If the LED indicator is on, then the connection is 100-MB. If the LED is off, then the
connection is 10-MB.
The green LED indicator that is located close to the video connector indicates a link. If the LED is on, then
a connection is established.
AC power adapter connection
When the AC power adapter is connected, RILOE II has access to power that is independent of the main
server power. To increase server manageability, HP recommends connecting the AC power adapter to a
power circuit that is separate from that of the server.
HP ProLiant CL, DL, and ML servers that use the Remote Insight cable (16- or 30-pin) do not require the use
of the AC power adapter.
The HP ProLiant ML330, ProLiant ML330e, and ProLiant DL760 servers require the installation of the
power adapter included in RILOE II kit. For detailed information, See the documentation provided with the
server. For a complete list of servers that require the AC power adapter, See the HP website
(http://www.hp.com/servers/lights-out
).
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Connect the AC power adapter cable as shown.
Powering up the server
1. Plug the AC main power cord into the server and then into a grounded AC outlet.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment:
• Disconnect power from the system by unplugging all power cords from the power
supplies.
• Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important
safety feature.
• Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily
accessible at all times.
2. Turn on any peripheral devices attached to the server.
3. Turn on the server.
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Configuring the RILOE II
In this section
Configuration options ............................................................................................................................. 19
Installing RILOE II device drivers............................................................................................................... 20
Disabling DNS/DHCP ............................................................................................................................ 21
Configuration options
After you have installed RILOE II in the server and completed all necessary peripheral connections,
configure RILOE II.
RILOE II offers two configuration options:
• Remote setup allows you to configure RILOE II from the Remote Console through a browser interface.
• The ROM-based setup utility F8 (RBSU F8) allows you to configure RILOE II during server boot-up.
RBSU F8 is useful for configuring servers that do not use DNS/DHCP. RBSU F8 is available every
time the server is booted. RBSU F8 cannot run remotely.
Regardless of the configuration method you use, familiarize yourself with all the configuration parameters.
Use the user guide to determine what parameters are required to set up RILOE II. Leave parameters set to
default values unless you know the parameter should be changed for your environment. Before starting
RBSU F8, record any required values for your installation.
Some servers contain DIP switches on the system board to control certain security settings. Before
beginning configuration, if the server is equipped with a Configuration Lock Switch, set this switch to off
(unlocked). See the documentation or hood labels that shipped with the server for more information about
the Configuration Lock Switch. When configuration is complete, return the switch to the on (locked)
position.
Remote setup
Remote setup allows you to configure the RILOE II from the Remote Console.
1. Using a standard Web browser, access the RILOE II from a remote network client and provide the
default DNS name, user name, and password on the network settings tag supplied with the board.
2. When you successfully log on to the RILOE II, you will be able to change the default values of the
network and user settings through the Web browser interface of the RILOE II. You will also be able to
install operating system drivers and Insight Manager agents on the remote host server using the
graphical Remote Console.
ROM-Based Setup Utility F8
RBSU F8 allows you to set up the RILOE II during server boot up. However, RBSU is not accessible
through the RILOE II Remote Console. It can only be accessed locally at the server.
1. Restart or power up the server.
2. Press the F8 key to enter RBSU when the cursor flashes and the RILOE II prompt displays on the
screen.
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3.
Make and save any necessary changes to the RILOE II.
4. Exit the RBSU.
SmartStart setup of RILOE II
Use RBSU F8 during SmartStart to configure the RILOE II. Configuring the RILOE II using SmartStart is not
an option.
Installing RILOE II device drivers
The RILOE II Management Interface Driver enables system software, such as SNMP Insight Agents and the
Terminal Services pass-through service, to communicate with RILOE II.
The device drivers required to support RILOE II are part of the PSP located on the SmartStart CD or the,
Management CD, or on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/lights-out
All the support drivers for your server and RILOE II can be downloaded from the HP website
(http://www.hp.com/servers/lights-out
To download the device drivers:
1. Click the RILOE II graphic.
2. Select Software and Drivers.
).
).
Microsoft device driver support
The device drivers that support the RILOE II are part of the PSP that is located on the HP website
(http://www.hp.com/support
) or on the SmartStart CD. Before you install the Windows® drivers, obtain
the Windows® documentation and the latest Windows® Service Pack.
RILOE II prerequisite files:
• CPQCIDRV.SYS provides the RILOE II Management Interface Driver support.
• CPQASM2.SYS, SYSMGMT.SYS, and SYSDOWN.SYS provide the RILOE II Advanced Server
Management Controller Driver support.
PSP for Microsoft® Windows® products includes an installer that analyzes system requirements and
installs all drivers. The PSP is available on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support
SmartStart CD.
To install the drivers in the PSP:
1. Download the PSP from the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support).
2. Run the SETUP.EXE file included in the download, and follow the installation instructions.
For additional information about the PSP installation, read the text file included in the PSP download.
Novell NetWare device driver support
The device drivers required to support RILOE II are part of the PSP that is located on the SmartStart CD
and the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support
analyzes system requirements and installs all drivers.
) or on the
).The PSP for Novell NetWare includes an installer that
RILOE II prerequisite files:
• The CPQHLTH.NLM file provides the Health Driver for Novell NetWare.
• The CPQCI.NLM file provides RILOE II Management Interface Driver support.
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When updating RILOE II drivers, be sure RILOE II is running the latest version of RILOE II firmware. You
can obtain the latest version as a Smart Component from the HP website
(http://www.hp.com/servers/lights-out
).
To install the drivers download the PSP from the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support
server. After downloading the PSP follow the Novell NetWare component installation instructions to
complete the installation. For additional information about the PSP installation, read the text file included
in the PSP download.
When using Novell NetWare 6.X, use the RAGE-XL video driver that is provided by the operating system
for best results.
Linux device driver support
You can download the PSP files containing the RILOE II driver, the foundation agents, and health agents
from the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support
II driver are available on the website. The HP Management Agents for Linux are:
• ASM package (hpasm) which combines the health driver, IML viewer, foundation agents, health
agent, and standard equipment agent into one package.
• RSM package (hprsm) which combines the RIB driver, rack daemon, RIB agent, and rack agent into
one package.
To load the health and RILOE II driver packages, use the following commands:
rpm –ivh hpasm-d.vv.v-pp.Linux_version.i386.rpm
rpm –ivh hprsm-d.vv.v-pp.Linux_version.i386.rpm
where d is the Linux distribution and version and
vv.v-pp are version numbers.
) to a NetWare
). The instructions on how to install or update the RILOE
For additional information, refer to the Software and Drivers website (http://www.hp.com/support
To remove the health and RILOE II drivers, use the following commands:
rpm –e hprsm
rpm –e hpasm
For additional information, refer to the Software and Drivers website (http://www.hp.com/support
Disabling DNS/DHCP
HP recommends using DNS/DHCP with the RILOE II to simplify installation. In the event that DNS/DHCP
cannot be used, use the following procedure to disable DNS/DHCP and configure the network settings:
1. Restart or power up the server.
2. Press the F8 key to enter the RBSU when the cursor flashes and the RILOE II prompt displays on the
screen.
NOTE: Use the arrow keys to highlight selections.
3. Select Network, DNS/DHCP, and press the Enter key. The Network Autoconfiguration
screen displays.
4. Select DHCP Enable and press the space bar to turn off DHCP. Be sure that DHCP Enable is set
to off and press the F10 key to save the changes.
NOTE: It will take a few minutes for the board to save the network changes and to reset.
).
).
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5.
Select Network, NIC, and TCP/IP, and press the Enter key. The Network Configuration
screen displays.
6. Configure your network settings.
7. Press the F10 key to save the changes.
NOTE: It will take a few minutes for the board to save the network changes and to reset.
8. Exit the RBSU.
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Using the RILOE II
In this section
Accessing RILOE II for the first time........................................................................................................... 23
Features of the RILOE II ........................................................................................................................... 25
Managing the user and configuration settings of the RILOE II....................................................................... 25
Using the Remote Console....................................................................................................................... 35
Terminal Services pass-through option....................................................................................................... 41
Using virtual devices............................................................................................................................... 45
Resetting the RILOE II to the factory default settings..................................................................................... 57
Getting help .......................................................................................................................................... 58
Pocket PC access with RILOE II................................................................................................................. 58
Accessing RILOE II for the first time
RILOE II is preconfigured with a default user name, password, and DNS name. A network-settings tag that
shows the default values is attached to the board. Use these values to access the board remotely from a
network client using a standard browser. For security reasons, HP recommends that you change these
default settings after accessing RILOE II for the first time.
Default values:
• User name: Administrator
• Password: The last eight digits of the serial number
• DNS name: RIBXXXXXXXXXXXX, where the 12 Xs are the MAC address of RILOE II
NOTE: User names and passwords are case sensitive.
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1.
Enter RILOE II IP address or DNS name in the address bar of the browser. A Security Alert page
appears.
2. Perform one of the following actions:
• Click Yes to continue to the login page of RILOE II.
• Click No to return to the Welcome page of RILOE II.
• Click View Certificate to view the certificate information. Installing the certificate to your
browser prevents the security alert message from displaying in the future. However, security alert
messages reappear when the certificate is removed from your browser, the firmware is
upgraded, the board is rebooted, or the name of RILOE II board is changed.
3. To install the certificate, proceed to step 4. If you do not want to install the certificate, proceed to
step 5.
NOTE: The Group Administration function, access to the RILOE II Web interface, and keystroke access to
the Remote Console are encrypted with SSL security using a 128-bit RC4 cipher.
4. To install the certificate to your browser:
a. Click Install Certificate. The Certificate Manager Import Wizard starts.
b. Click Next.
c. Click Next to allow the browser to automatically select the certificate store when the Certificate
Store page appears.
d. Click Finish when the Completing the Certificate Manager Import Manager Wizard appears.
e. Click Yes to confirm the installation of the certificate when the confirmation page appears.
5. At the login page, use the default user name and password from the network settings tag and click
OK.
NOTE: On the RILOE II login page, the maximum length of the Login Name is 40 characters for local
users. For Directory Services users, the maximum length of the Login Name is 256 characters.
After the default user name and password are verified, the Remote Insight Status Summary page appears.
The Remote Insight Status Summary page provides general information about the RILOE II, such as the
user currently logged on, server name and status, Remote Insight IP address and name, and latest log
entry data. The summary home page also shows whether RILOE II has been configured to use HP webbased Management and Insight Management Web agents.
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Features of the RILOE II
The RILOE II screen displays the following tabs:
• System Status
This section provides information about the server and the RILOE II. The information includes server
status, RILOE II status, survey information, the Remote Insight Event Log, and the Integrated
Management Log.
• Remote Console
This section gives you access to the Remote Console and enables you to define keystroke sequences
that are transmitted to the remote host server at the press of a hot key. It also provides reset sequence
playback and Windows® 2003 EMS access.
• Virtual Devices
This section provides remote Virtual Power Button, power cycle capabilities, remote
reset capabilities, Virtual Floppy Drive, Virtual Floppy Drive USB, and Virtual CD Drive USB.
• Administration
This section allows you to manage individualized settings for users, SNMP alerts, the network
environment, global security, certificates, and directory services settings. This section also includes
an option that enables you to upgrade the RILOE II firmware.
Managing the user and configuration settings of the RILOE II
The options available in the Administration section allow you to manage user settings, SNMP alerting
through integration with Insight Manager, security settings, and network environment settings. This section
User configurations and settings
also provides a firmware upgrade option that allows you to keep the RILOE II current.
In User Settings of the Administration section, you can add new users or modify a user's profile. A user
with administrator status can remotely add, delete, and modify the configurations of other Remote Insight
users.
Parameter Default value Definition
User Name Administrator
Login Name Administrator
Password
Enforced client IP
Address
A random, eightcharacter
alphanumeric string
that is factory
assigned
None
This parameter is the user's real name as it
appears in the user list and event log. It is not
the name used to log in. The maximum length
of the user name is 40 characters.
This is a case-sensitive name that the user must
provide to log in to RILOE II.
This is a case-sensitive password that the user
must provide to log in to RILOE II. In Security
Options, the minimum password length can
be assigned. The minimum password can be
from 0 to 40 characters. The default minimum
password length is eight characters.
This parameter specifies a specific IP address,
an IP address range, or a DNS name. Client
login attempts that do not meet the specified
requirements are rejected.
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Parameter Default value Definition
Administer User Access Yes
This privilege allows a user to add, modify,
and delete user accounts. It also allows the
user to alter privileges for all users, including
granting all permissions to a user.
Configure RILOE Access No
This privilege enables a user to make changes
to RILOE II settings, such as network settings
and global settings, and to clear the event
log.
Login Access Yes
This setting grants or denies the user login
access. Login access can be used to create a
user who is a service provider and who
receives alerts from the board but does not
have login access to RILOE II.
Remote Console Access Yes
This privilege allows a user to remotely
manage the Remote Console of a managed
system, including video, keyboard, and
mouse controls.
Remote Server Reset
and Power Button
Yes
This privilege allows a user to power-cycle or
reset the host platform.
Sccess
Virtual media Yes
This privilege allows a user to use virtual
media on the host platform.
Adding authorized users
You can assign a different access level to each user. A user can have the administer access privilege,
which grants the ability to create, modify, or delete other users. Conversely, a user can be denied the
administer access privilege, as well as access to other features of the RILOE II.
The RILOE II supports up to 25 users. Login attempts are tracked and login failures are logged. You have
the option of generating alerts on a remote management system running Systems Insight Manager when
login attempts fail. The RILOE II supports all LAN-oriented security features and dynamic password
encryption.
To add a new user to the RILOE II:
1. Log in to the RILOE II using an account with administrator privileges.
2. Click User Settings on the Administration tab.
3. Click Add and complete the fields with the necessary information for the user being added.
4. When the user profile is complete, click Save User Information to return to the User Settings
screen.
NOTE: To clear the user profile form while entering a new user or to recover the user's original information,
click Restore User Information.
Modifying an existing user's profile
To modify an existing user's information:
1. Log in to the RILOE II using an account with administrator privileges.
2. Click User Settings on the Administration tab.
3. Select the user that you want to modify and click Modify.
4. Change the user information in the fields that require modification. Click Save User Information
to return to the User Settings screen.
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NOTE: To clear the user profile form while entering a new user or to recover the user's original information,
click Restore User Information.
Network settings
The Network Settings option on the Administration tab enables you to view and modify the NIC IP
address, subnet mask, TCP/IP-related settings, and specify IP address or DNS name for web-based
management agents. You can enable or disable DHCP and, for servers not using DHCP, you can
configure a static IP address.
To change network settings for RILOE II:
1. Log in to the RILOE II using an account with administrator privileges.
2. Click Network Settings in the Administration tab.
3. Change the network settings as needed by typing in the fields. After completing parameter changes,
click Apply to save the changes.
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When you click Apply, RILOE II restarts. During the restart process, the connection from the browser
to the board is terminated. To reestablish a connection, wait 60 seconds before launching another
browser session and logging in to RILOE II.
Parameter Default value Definition
Transceiver Speed
Yes
Autoselect
Speed Autoselect
Duplex Autoselect
Enable DHCP Yes
Use DHCP
Yes
Supplied gateway
Use DHCP
Yes
Supplied DNS
servers
Use DHCP
Yes
Supplied WINS
servers
Use DHCP
Yes
Supplied Static
Routes
Register with
Yes
WINS Server
IP Address N/A
Subnet Mask N/A
Gateway IP
N/A
Address
Autoselect detects the interface speed and sets the interface to
operate at 10 Mb/s or 100 Mb/s and at half or full duplex. If
necessary, you can set this parameter to No so you can manually
adjust the speed and duplex settings.
Use this parameter to assign 10-Mb/s or 100-Mb/s connection
speeds if Transceiver Speed Autoselect is not enabled.
Use this parameter to assign half or full duplex to the NIC if
Transceiver Speed Autoselect is not enabled.
This parameter enables you to select a static IP disables (No) or
enables the use of a DHCP server (Yes) to obtain an IP address for
the RILOE II subsystem.
You cannot set the RILOE II IP address and subnet mask if DHCP is
enabled.
Enabling DHCP allows you to configure the following DHCP options:
• Use DHCP Supplied Gateway
• Use DHCP Supplied DNS Servers
• Use DHCP Supplied WINS Servers
• Use DHCP Supplied Static Routes
• Use DHCP Supplied Domain Name
This parameter controls whether RILOE II uses the DHCP serversupplied gateway. If not, enter one in the Gateway IP Address box.
This parameter controls whether RILOE II uses the DHCP serversupplied DNS server list. If not, enter one in the
Primary/Secondary/Tertiary DNS Server boxes.
This parameter controls whether RILOE II will use the DHCP serversupplied WINS server list. If not, enter one in the
Primary/Secondary WINS Server boxes.
Toggles whether RILOE II will use the DHCP server-supplied static
route. If not, enter one in the Static Route #1, #2, #3 boxes.
RILOE II automatically registers with a WINS server. By default,
WINS server addresses are assigned by DHCP.
Use this parameter to assign a static IP address to RILOE II on your
network. By default, the IP address is assigned by DHCP.
Use this parameter to assign the subnet mask for the default
gateway. By default, the subnet mask is assigned by DHCP.
Use this parameter to assign the IP address of the network router that
connects RILOE II subnet to another subnet where the management
console resides. By default, the gateway is assigned by DHCP.
RILOE II Board
N/A
Name
Domain Name N/A
DHCP server N/A
Use this parameter to assign a unique name to RILOE II. This name
can be used, if DHCP and DNS are configured as the address to
connect to RILOE II instead of the IP address.
Enter the name of the domain in which RILOE II will participate. By
default, the domain name is assigned by DHCP.
This parameter is automatically detected if Enable DHCP is set to
Yes. You cannot change this parameter.
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Parameter Default value Definition
Primary,
secondary, and
tertiary DNS server
Primary and
secondary WINS
server
Static routes #1,
#2, #3
Insight Manager
Web Agent
Address http://
Global settings
The Global Settings option enables you to view and modify security settings for RILOE II. The Global
Settings page enables you to configure the Remote Console time-out and RILOE II ports to be used for the
RILOE II web server, Remote Console, and Virtual Media. These settings are applied globally, regardless
of the individual user settings.
N/A
N/A
N/A for both
the destination
and gateway
address
N/A
Use this parameter to assign a unique DNS server IP address on the
network. By default, the primary, secondary, and tertiary DNS
servers are assigned by DHCP.
Use this parameter to assign a unique WINS server IP address on
the network. By default, the primary and secondary WINS servers
are assigned by DHCP.
Use this parameter to assign a unique static route destination and
gateway IP address pair on the network. You can assign up to three
static route pairs. By default, the static routes are assigned by DHCP.
Use this parameter to assign the IP address of the host server. Port
number 2301 is automatically appended to the IP address to allow
access to the HP web-enabled Systems Management Agents from
within RILOE II user interface.
To change global settings for RILOE II:
1. Log in to RILOE II using an account that has the Configure RILOE II Settings privilege. Click
Administration.
2. Click Global Settings.
3. Change the global settings as needed by entering your selections in the fields.
After completing any parameter changes, click Apply to save the changes.
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Parameter Default value Definition
Session Timeout
(minutes)
30 minutes
This parameter specifies how many minutes a session can
remain inactive before RILOE II the user is required to log in
again.
ROM configuration
utility (F8)
Enabled
This parameter enables or disables the use of the F8 key,
during POST, to access the Remote Insight ROM
Configuration Utility.
Emergency
Management Services
Bypass Reporting Of
External Power Cable
Enabled
Disabled
This parameter enables or disables the use of the Windows
.NET EMS through RILOE II.
This parameter determines if RILOE II reports whether or not
the external power cable is connected to the operating
system agent. If this settings is Enabled and there are no
other status problems, Insight Manager reports a green
status.
If this parameter is Disabled, RILOE II reports the true status of
the external power connector to the operating system agent.
Insight Manager reports RILOE II status as degraded if the
external connector is disconnected.
Remote Console Port
Configuration
Enabled
This parameter determines how the Remote Console port is
configured. There are three options:
• Enabled allows administrators to specify the Remote
Console port.
• Disabled prevents administrators from designating a
Remote Console port.
• Automatic uses the default port.
Remote Access with
Pocket PC
Remote Console Data
Encryption
Enabled
Enabled
This parameter enables or disables access to RILOE II through
a Pocket PC client.
This parameter determines if data communication with the
Remote Console is encrypted. Encryption (enabled) helps
keep your remote console session private on the network. If
you intend to use a standard telnet client to access a RILOE II,
this parameter must be disabled.
SSL Encryption
128-bit
Strength
Current Cipher N/A
This parameter displays the current cipher strength setting.
The most secure is 128-bit (High).
This parameter displays the encryption algorithm currently
being used to protect data during transmission between the
browser and RILOE II. The algorithm is negotiated by RILOE II
and the browser.
Remote Insight HTTP
80
Port
Remote Insight HTTPS
443
Port
Remote Insight
23
console Port
Host Keyboard Model US
The embedded web server in RILOE II is configured by
default to use port 80 for unencrypted communications.
The embedded web server in RILOE II is configured by
default to use port 443 for encrypted communications.
RILOE II Remote Console is configured by default to use port
23 for Remote Console communications.
This parameter enables you to specify the language model of
the keyboard during a Remote Console session.
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