Remote insight lights out edition user guide

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We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Use the "iLO Parameters Table on page " to record your settings. Page 41 2. The alert message appears each time that you access the iLO management processor in a browser.

Click No to return to the Welcome screen of iLO. Click View Certificate to display the certificate information. Page 42 This self-signed certificate is not as secure as a certificate generated by a CA. Refer to "Certificates on page " to import a certificate generated by a CA. HP does not recommend using a self-signed certificate, because this certificate will change everytime iLO reboots.

Page 43 Using iLO 4. Use the default user name and password from the Network Settings tag, and click Log In. The BL p-Class tab is not illustrated in this and subsequent screen shots. Page System Status IP address and name, and latest log entry data. Page Server Status The Server Status option provides comprehensive status information about the server, including: Server name associated with the iLO management processor The Server Name field reports host is unnamed if the HP Management Agents are not loaded on the host server.

Server power status Logged events include major server events, such as a server power outage or a server reset; Page Integrated Management Log User Guide Integrated Lights-Out Other logged events include any successful or unsuccessful browser and Remote Console logins, virtual power and power cycle events, and clear event log actions.

Some configuration changes, such as creating or deleting a user, are also logged. This information can be useful to HP engineers and advanced customers who have detailed knowledge of HP System Management architecture.

Debug If a software application hangs the system, the NMI capability can be used to engage the operating system debugger. Initiate dump of an unresponsive host A vendor might be interested in capturing the server context. Page Remote Console User Guide Integrated Lights-Out Remote Console The Remote Console tab provides access to different views of the Remote Console and enables you to define keystroke sequences that will be transmitted to the remote host server at the press of a hot key.

Standard iLO provides embedded hardware Remote Console capabilities on a text mode screen. Optimizing Performance for Graphical Remote Console HP recommends the following client and server settings based on the operating system used. Recommended Client Settings Ideally, the remote server operating system display resolution should be the same resolution, or smaller, than that of the browser computer.

Click the Best Practices graphic, then click the Maximize Performance links. Page 58 User Guide Integrated Lights-Out The Remote Console hot keys are active during a remote console session through the Remote Console applet and during a text remote console session through a telnet client. To define a Remote Console hot key: 1. A supported JVM might be required for support. Remote Console Single-Cursor Single-cursor means the local cursor is not displayed when the mouse cursor is over the Remote Console screen.

Page 60 You might prefer the dual-cursor option because you can see where the cursor exits the Remote Console applet window. HP recommends using the Remote Console dual-cursor mode with text-based operating systems. When operating in dual-cursor mode, the local cursor assumes the shape of the remote cursor. If the remote host server is not responding, this feature enables an administrator to initiate a cold or warm reboot to bring the server back online.

Page 63 To use the Virtual Power button, select the power option that you want and click Virtual Power to initiate the power option. The available power options are: Momentary Press—This option simulates a momentary press of the power button. A momentary press is usually sufficient to turn off a server that is currently on or to turn on a server that is currently off.

Page Virtual Media Class option to power on servers that exceed the power available from the power supplies. Exceeding the available power can cause loss of all servers in the rack, server failures, and loss or corruption of data. HP recommends correcting configuration or communication problems to ensure reliable operation.

The Virtual Floppy will be available at boot time regardless of the server operating system. Page 67 Web browser, or an image file stored on your local hard drive or network drive.

For maximum performance, HP recommends the use of local image files stored either on the hard drive of your client PC or on a network drive accessible through a high-speed network link.

Click Connect. To use an image file: 1. Enter the name of the diskette image in the text box. You can also click Browse to locate image files. When using iLO for the first time, the host operating system may prompt you to complete a New Hardware Found wizard. When you are finished using iLO virtual media and disconnect it, you might receive a warning message from the host operating system regarding unsafe removal of a device. Select Virtual Media in the Virtual Devices tab.

Insert the media into the local floppy drive, select a diskette drive, and click Connect. Alternatively, select a diskette image to be used and click Connect. In NetWare 6. Page 71 The floppy device can be used as a Linux file system, if formatted as such, with the mount command.

However, 1. The default mtools configuration does not recognize a USB-connected floppy. Page 72 Web browser, or an image file stored on your local hard drive or network drive. Page 73 3.

Using an Image File 1. The NetWare 6. Page 77 To create a Virtual Media image file: 1. Click Create Disk Image. Select the drive letter and the image file name. You can use the Browse feature to find and select an existing image file or to change the directory in which the image file will be created.

For a current list of supported server operating systems, refer to the server documentation and readme notes. Page 79 Using the browser to upgrade iLO remotely makes the lost connection temporary and you are automatically reconnected. The one exception is that the actual image will be located on a Web server with which the iLO can communicate with through the management network.

The web server must be a HTTP 1. When using the helper application, the iLO firmware posts a request to this application with three parameters: The file parameter contains the name of the file provided in the original URL.

Virtual Serial Port The Virtual Serial Port function is a bidirectional data flow of the data stream appearing on the server's serial port. Page 87 iLO supports up to 12 users with customizable access rights, login names and advanced password encryption.

Individual user's abilities are controlled by privileges. Each user can have privileges custom-tailored to their access requirements. To support more than 12 users, iLO Advanced enables integration with virtually unlimited directory-based user accounts.

Click User Administration. A screen similar to the one shown is displayed. Click Add. Complete the fields with the necessary information for the user being added.

When the user profile is complete, click Save User Information to return to the User Administration screen. Page Global Settings 4. Change the user information in the fields that require modification. To recover the user's original information, click Restore User Information. All changes made to the profile will be discarded. Users that do not have the Configure iLO Settings privilege can only view the assigned settings.

This privilege is managed through the Configure Local Device Settings field in the directory administration snap-ins for directory users. Click Administration. Page 93 Using iLO 4. After completing any parameter "Network Settings Parameters" on page changes, click Apply to complete the changes.

To re-establish a connection, wait 60 seconds before launching another Web browser session and logging in. For all of these options, you need a current firmware image. HP does not recommended downgrading iLO firmware, and the version you have could be corrupt. Page 97 2. Select the alert options you want iLO to support. Page Upgrade Ilo Firmware Web browser. The most recent firmware for iLO is available on the HP website.

To upgrade the iLO firmware using a supported Web browser: 1. Page 99 Using iLO 2. Enter the file name in the New firmware image field or browse for the file. Click Send firmware image. The firmware upgrade takes a couple of minutes. A progress bar displays the progress of the firmware upgrade. Connect to the server blade with one of the following methods: Through an existing network in the rack —This method requires you to install the server blade in its enclosure and assign it an IP address manually or using DHCP.

Page Rack Settings Rack Settings Blade servers communicate with the rack environment to obtain power and manage shared resources of the rack fans, temperature, power supplies. The Rack Settings option enables you to configure this communication.

Page Redundant Power Management Module Reads and displays the current firmware version of the controller for the power supply enclosure Displays the current power output, maximum power output, and temperature information for the power supply Enables you to activate the power management module Unit Identification LEDs Redundant Power Management Module If the rack topology consists of a redundant power supply, the Redundant Power The LED is set to solid amber if the boot is unsuccessful.

Page Hot-Plug Keyboard Recommended Usage Hot-unplugging a keyboard—Disconnecting a local keyboard from the server while the server is in a powered on state. Hot-Plug Keyboard Recommended Usage For best results, follow these guidelines: Only hot-plug a local keyboard after the operating system has booted.

Do not hot-unplug the local keyboard before the operating system has booted. Page User Guide Integrated Lights-Out If iLO is unavailable from power-on through operating system boot and a local keyboard is not present, Remote Console keyboard functionality might not function when iLO becomes available again, depending on the operating system.

The iLO Terminal Services pass-through option provides a connection between the Terminal Services server on the host system and the Terminal Services client on the client system. When the Terminal Services pass-through option is enabled, iLO firmware sets up a socket, listening by default on port Even if the operating system is not enabled for example, the host operating system is Linux, which does not support Terminal Services operation , the Terminal Services button might not appear inactive and might inaccurately imply that Terminal Services operation is available.

Page Terminal Services Troubleshooting Terminal Services can be disabled or enabled at any time. Changing the Terminal Services configuration causes the iLO firmware to reset. Resetting the iLO firmware interrupts any open connections to iLO.

You can open either a telnet based Remote Console session or a browser-based Remote Console session. The keys do not work before authentication. The power control requests are correctly ignored when you do not have the correct power control privileges. Page Secure Shell Internet. When using PuTTY, versions before 0. To avoid this issue and for best results, HP recommends using version 0. Open an SSH window. Both regular network traffic and network traffic intended for iLO pass through the system NIC when this feature is selected.

Configuration through RBSU requires that the system be rebooted. The Shared Network Port option is only available on supported servers.

Press the F10 key to save the configuration. Reboot the server. Telnet protocol using three simultaneous connections All six connections can be active simultaneously. Power The power command is used to change the power state of the server and is limited to users with the Power and Reset privilege. A bit cipher strength browser must be used.

HP does not anticipate that you will need to update the iLO boot block. If an iLO boot block update is ever required, physical presence at the server will be required to reprogram the boot block and reset iLO. This configuration allows a virtually unlimited number of users, and easily scales to the number of Lights-Out devices in an enterprise. Additionally, the directory provides a central point of administration for Lights- Out devices and users, and the directory can enforce a stronger password policy.

Page Global Security Settings Global Security Settings Global security settings allow the administrator to control access to functions or to control specific actions of functions that have been enabled globally. This certificate enables the iLO to work without any additional configuration steps. The security features of the iLO can be enhanced by importing a trusted certificate. Immediacy—A single change in the directory rolls-out immediately to associated Lights-Out processors.

This eliminates the need to script this process. Install a. Run the schema installer on page once to extend the schema. Version 1. HP does not recommend installing this product if you have eDirectory servers with a version less than eDirectory 8.

This screen reads the selected schema files, parses the XML, and displays it as a tree view. It lists all of the details of the attributes and classes that will be installed. The Directory Server section of the Setup screen enables you to select whether you will be using Active Directory or eDirectory, and to set the computer name and the port to be used for LDAP communications.

Page Directory Services The Directory Login section of the Setup screen enables you to enter your login name and password. These might be required to complete the schema extension. The Use SSL during authentication option sets the form of secure authentication to be used. Page Results User Guide Integrated Lights-Out Results The Results screen displays the results of the installation, including whether the schema could be extended and what attributes were changed.

HP provides a utility to automate much of the directory setup process. Page Resource Kit or by the following steps. HP recommends creating a back up of any valued data on the computer before making changes to the registry.

Start MMC. Configure the directory service to have the appropriate objects and relationships for iLO management. Use the management snap-ins from HP to build associations between the iLO object, the policy object, and the role object. Enter an appropriate name in the Name field of the dialog box. In this Page Right-click the Roles organizational unit, select New then Object. In this example, the role will contain users trusted for remote server administration and will be called remoteAdmins.

Using the Select Users dialog box, select the Lights-Out Management object created in step 2, rib-email-server in folder testdomain. Click OK to close the dialog, then click Apply to save the list. Page 6. Using the same procedure as in step 4, edit the properties of the remoteMonitors role, add the rib-email-server device to the Managed Devices list on the HP Devices tab, and add users to the remoteMonitors role using the Members tab.

Then, on the Lights Out Management tab, select the box next to the Login. Following the preceding examples, if a user is in both the remoteAdmins and remoteMonitors roles, they will have all the rights, because the remoteAdmins role has those rights.

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