HP Rack
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102
Non-HP Rack
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102
Pedestal Mount
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102
Connecting the Cables
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102
AC Input Power
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102
Core I/O Connections
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103
Applying Standby Power to the Server
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103
Connecting to the LAN
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103
Console Setup
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104
Setting Up the Console
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104
Setup Checklist
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104
Setup Flowchart
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105
Preparation
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106
Determining the Physical iLO MP Access Method
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106
Determining the iLO MP LAN Configuration Method
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107
Configuring the iLO MP LAN Using DHCP and DNS
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107
Configuring the iLO MP LAN Using ARP Ping
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108
Configuring the iLO MP LAN Using the RS-232 Serial Port
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109
Logging In to the iLO MP
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110
Additional Setup
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111
Modifying User Accounts and Default Password
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111
Setting Up Security
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112
Security Access Settings
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112
Accessing the Host Console
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112
Accessing the Host Console With the TUI - CO Command
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112
Interacting with the iLO MP Using the Web GUI
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112
Accessing the Graphic Console Using VGA
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114
Enabling VGA Graphics Capability
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114
Installing Your A6150B Graphics Card
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114
Connecting a Monitor Using the VGA Port
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114
Powering the Server On and Off
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115
Power States
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115
Powering On the Server
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115
Powering On the Server Using the iLO MP PC Command
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115
Powering On the Server Manually
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116
Powering Off the Server
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116
Powering Off the Server Using the iLO MP PC Command
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116
Powering Off the Server Manually
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116
Booting the Operating System
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116
Supported Operating System
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116
Booting and Shutting Down HP-UX
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117
Standard HP-UX Booting Using Boot Console Handler
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117
Booting HP-UX in Single-User Mode
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117
Booting HP-UX in LVM Maintenance Mode
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117
Shutting Down HP-UX
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118
Verifying the Server Configuration Using the Boot Console Handler
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118
Troubleshooting
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118
Troubleshooting Methodology
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118
Troubleshooting Using the Server Power Button
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119
Server Does Not Power On
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119
BCH Menu is Not Available
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120
Operating System Does Not Boot
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120
Operating System Boots with Problems
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120
Intermittent Server Problems
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120
DVD Problems
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121
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