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5 Adding Advanced Features Integrity iLO 2 advanced features are enabled on Integrity servers in one of two ways. • For Integrity entry class and server blades, the advanced features are enabled with a license key. • For Integrity cell-based servers, the advanced features are enabled with a PCI-X accessory card instead of a key. For a description of the iLO 2 advanced features and information on how to add advanced features, see "Advanced Features" (page 21). Lights-Out Advanced KVM Card for sx2000 Servers The HP Lights-Out Advanced KVM card is a PCI-X card that you install into any sx2000-based mid range or high end HP Integrity server such as rx7640, rx8640, and Superdome sx2000. The card works in conjunction with the iLO 2 management processor built into your server and enables the iLO 2 management processor and web GUI interface to access the IRC and vMedia in each hard partition (nPar). The iLO 2 communicates with the Lights-Out Advanced KVM card over an internal system bus. The card has an external management LAN port which must be connected externally to the same subnet as the iLO 2 MP LAN. The Lights-Out Advanced KVM card uses this LAN port to provide IRC and vMedia communication with the remote user. The card offers physical video functionality (VGA) for servers running Windows, and USB functionality for servers running HP-UX, Windows, and OpenVMS. This Lights-Out Advanced KVM card (AD307A) is a superset of the previous graphics/USB card (A6869A or A6869B). The AD307A card should be used instead of A6869A or A6869B cards. TIP: The AD307A is not "iLO on a card". It is not like the ProLiant Lights-Out 100 cards, or RILO cards. The AD307A is a card that adds the logic and firmware to enable the Lights-Out Advanced features of vMedia and the IRC. This card works by extending the features of the iLO2 of the main chassis. This card does not require any additional license keys (no "Advanced Pack license"). You must install one card in each hard partition (nPar) where the Lights-Out Advanced features are required. You can assign an IP number to the Lights-Out Advanced KVM card through the iLO 2 web GUI or the MP command line interface. The Lights-Out Advanced KVM card features are presented to you through the main iLO 2 interfaces. IMPORTANT: Lights-Out Advanced features are fully enabled on the Lights-Out Advanced KVM card. You do not need to purchase an additional "advanced pack" license to access the functionality. The Lights-Out Advanced KVM card offers the following features: • Provides extra features for flexibility and manageability of sx2000-based Integrity servers for both remote management when being physically in the datacenter is inconvenient or impractical; and management while in the datacenter. • The Lights-Out Advanced KVM card enables the advanced IRC and virtual CD/DVD/ISO image file (vMedia) features of iLO 2. ◦ Load software from a DVD using vMedia instead of making a trip to the datacenter. ◦ IRC enables full VGA graphical console support remotely. ◦ View the Windows console or Windows boot process with the IRC instead of a crash cart (monitor, keyboard). Lights-Out Advanced KVM Card for sx2000 Servers 49

Section	Page
HP Integrity iLO 2 Operations Guide	1
Contents	3
About This Document	11
Intended Audience	11
Publishing History	11
Document Organization	13
Typographic Conventions	14
Related Information	15
HP Contact Information	15
Documentation Feedback	16
1 Introduction to iLO 2	17
Features	17
Standard Features	18
Always-On Capability	18
Virtual Front Panel	18
Multiple Access Methods	18
Security	18
User Access Control	18
Multiple Users	19
IPMI over LAN	19
System Management Homepage	19
Firmware Upgrades	20
Internal Subsystem Information	20
DHCP and DNS Support	20
Group Actions	20
Group Actions Using HP SIM	20
SNMP	20
SMASH	20
SM CLP	21
Mirrored Console	21
Remote Power Control	21
Power Regulation	21
Event Logging	21
Advanced Features	21
Virtual Media	21
Integrated Remote Console	22
Directory-Based Secure Authorization Using LDAP	22
Schema-Free LDAP	22
Power Meter Readings	22
HP Insight Power Manager	22
Obtaining and Activating iLO 2 Advanced Pack Licensing	23
Lights-Out Advanced KVM Card	23
Supported Systems and Required Components and Cables	23
Integrity iLO 2 Supported Browsers and Client Operating Systems	24
Security	24
Protecting SNMP Traffic	25
2 Ports and LEDs	26
HP Integrity Server Blade Components	26
Onboard Administrator	26
HP Integrity rx2660 Server Components	27
HP Integrity rx3600 and rx6600 Server Components	28
iLO 2 MP Status LEDs	28
iLO 2 MP Reset Button	29
Resetting Local User Accounts and Passwords to Default Values	29
Console Serial Port and Auxiliary Serial Port	29
MP LAN Port	30
MP LAN LEDs	30
3 Getting Connected to iLO 2	31
Setup Checklist	31
Setup Flowchart	32
Rackmount Server Connection	33
Preparing to Set Up iLO 2	34
Determining the Physical iLO 2 Access Method	34
Determining the iLO 2 MP LAN Configuration Method	34
Configuring the iLO 2 MP LAN Using DHCP and DNS	35
Configuring the iLO 2 MP LAN Using ARP Ping	36
Configuring the iLO 2 MP LAN Using the Console Serial Port	37
Server Blade Connection	39
Connecting to a Server Blade iLO 2 Using the Console Serial Port	39
Connecting the SUV Cable to the Server Blade	40
Connecting the Server Blade To iLO 2 Using the Onboard Administrator	42
Auto Login	43
Initiating an Auto Login Session	44
Terminating an Auto Login Session	44
User Account Cleanup During IPF Blade Initialization	44
Auto Login Troubleshooting	44
Additional Setup	45
Modifying User Accounts and Default Passwords	45
Setting Up Security	46
Setting Security Access	46
Setting iLO 2 MP LAN From EFI	46
4 Logging In to iLO 2	47
Logging In to iLO 2 Using the Web GUI	47
Logging In to iLO 2 Using the Command Line Interface	47
Network Port Usage	47
5 Adding Advanced Features	49
Lights-Out Advanced KVM Card for sx2000 Servers	49
Lights-Out Advanced KVM card Requirements	50
Configuring the Lights-Out Advanced KVM Card	52
Lights-Out Advanced KVM Card IRC Feature	52
Lights-Out Advanced KVM Card vMedia Feature	52
Installing the Lights-Out Advanced KVM Card in a Server	53
Lights-Out Advanced KVM Card Quick Setup Steps	55
Using Lights-Out Advanced KVM Features	56
Mid Range PCI Backplane Power Behavior	57
Troubleshooting the Lights-Out Advanced KVM Card	57
Core I/O Card Configurations	58
Supported PCI-X Slots	59
Upgrading the Lights-Out Advanced KVM Card Firmware	59
6 Accessing the Host (Operating System) Console	61
Accessing a Text Host Console through iLO 2 Virtual Serial Console	61
Accessing Online Help	62
Accessing a Text Host Console Using the TUI	62
Help System	62
Accessing a Graphic Host Console Using the Integrated Remote Console	63
Accessing a Text Host Console Using SMASH SM CLP	63
7 Configuring DHCP, DNS, LDAP, and Schema-Free LDAP	64
Configuring DHCP	64
Configuring DNS	65
Configuring LDAP Extended Schema	65
Login Process Using Directory Services with Extended LDAP	66
Configuring Schema-Free LDAP	67
Setting Up Directory Security Groups	68
Login Process Using Directory Services Without Schema Extensions	68
LDAP and MP Login for Integrity Cell-Based Servers	69
User Accounts	69
Commands	69
Access Rights	71
Partition User Support Options	73
8 Using iLO 2	75
Text User Interface	75
MP Command Interfaces	75
MP Main Menu	76
MP Main Menu Commands	76
CO (Console): Leave the MP Main Menu and enter console mode	77
VFP (Virtual Front Panel): Simulate the display panel	77
CM (Command Mode): Enter command mode	77
SMCLP (Server Management Command Line Protocol): Switch to the SMASH SMCLP	77
CL (Console Log): View the history of the console output	77
SL (Show Logs): View events in the log history	77
SL Command for Integrity Cell-Based Servers	79
HE (Help): Display help for the menu or command in the MP Main Menu	81
X (Exit): Exit iLO 2	81
Command Menu	81
Command Line Interface Scripting	82
Expect Script Example	83
Command Menu Commands and Standard Command Line Scripting Syntax	85
BP: Reset BMC passwords	85
BLADE: Display BLADE parameters	85
CA: Configure asynchronous local serial port	86
DATE: Display date	87
DC (Default Configuration): Reset all parameters to default configurations	87
DF: Display FRU information	88
DI: Disconnect LAN, WEB, SSH, or Console	88
DNS: DNS settings	88
FW: Upgrade the MP firmware	88
HE: Display help for menu or command in command menu interface	89
ID: System information settings	89
IT: Inactivity timeout settings	89
LC: LAN configuration usage	90
LDAP: LDAP directory settings	91
LDAP: LDAP group administration	92
LDAP: Schema-Free LDAP	93
LM: License management	93
LOC: Locator UID LED configuration	93
LS: LAN status	93
PC: Power control access	93
PM: Power regulator mode	94
PR: Power restore policy configuration	95
PS: Power status	95
RB: Reset BMC	95
RS: Reset system through the RST signal	95
SA: Set access LAN/WEB/SSH/IPMI over LAN ports	96
SNMP: Configure SNMP parameters	96
SO: Security option help	97
SS: System Status	97
SYSREV: Firmware revisions	97
TC: System reset through INIT or TOC signal	98
TE: Send a message to other mirroring terminals	98
UC: User Configuration (users, passwords, and so on)	98
WHO: Display a list of iLO 2 connected users	100
XD: iLO 2 Diagnostics or reset	100
Web GUI	100
System Status	101
Status Summary > General	101
Status Summary > Active Users	102
Status Summary > FW Revisions	103
Server Status > General	104
Server Status > Identification	104
System Event Log	105
Events	106
Remote Serial Console	107
Virtual Serial Port	109
Integrated Remote Console	109
IRC Requirements and Usage	110
Limitations of the IRC Mouse and Keyboard	110
Browsers and Client Operating Systems that Support the IRC	111
IRC-Supported Resolutions and Browser Configurations	111
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and HP-UX Graphics Resolution Settings for the IRC	111
Server Display Properties	111
Server Mouse Properties	111
Console Settings	111
Enabling X Windows on HP-UX	112
Accessing the IRC	112
Integrated Remote Console Fullscreen	114
Virtual Media	115
Using iLO 2 Virtual Media Devices	115
Virtual CD/DVD	116
Virtual Media CD/DVD Operating System	118
Creating the iLO 2 Disk Image Files	118
Virtual Floppy/USB Key	120
Virtual Media Applet Timeout	121
Supported Operating Systems and USB Support for vMedia	121
Java Plug-in Version	122
Client Operating System and Browser Support for vMedia	122
Power Management	122
Power & Reset	122
Power Meter Readings	124
Power Regulator	125
Administration	127
Firmware Upgrade	127
Licensing	128
User Administration > Local Accounts	129
Group Accounts	130
Access Settings	131
LAN	131
Serial Page	132
Login Options Page	133
Current LDAP Parameters	134
Network Settings	136
Network Settings > Standard	136
Domain Name Server	137
SNMP Settings	138
BL c-Class	139
Help	140
SMASH Server Management Command Line Protocol	141
SM CLP Features and Functionality Overview	141
SM CLP Session	142
Accessing the SM CLP Interface	142
Exiting the SM CLP Interface	142
Changing the iLO 2 Default Interface to SM CLP	142
Using the SM CLP Interface	143
SM CLP Syntax	144
Command Line Terms	144
Command Verbs	144
Command Targets	145
Command Target Properties	145
Command Options	146
Level Option	146
Display Option	146
Character Set, Delimiters, Special, and Reserved Characters	147
System1 Target	148
Target: SYSTEM1	148
System Reset Power Status and Power Control	148
Resetting the System	148
Displaying Power Status	149
Powering Off the System	149
Powering On the System	149
Map1 (iLO 2) Target	149
Target: map1	149
Map1 Example	150
Resetting iLO 2	150
Text Console Services	150
Opening the MP Main Menu from SM CLP	150
Target: map1/textredirectsap1	150
Opening the System Console Interface from SM CLP	151
Target: system1/consoles1/textredirectsap1	151
Switching Between the System Console and the SM CLP	151
Starting a System Console Session	152
Determining the Session Termination Character Sequence for the System Console	152
Exiting the System Console Session and Returning to SM CLP	152
Entering the MP Main Menu Interface From SM CLP	152
Exiting the MP Main Menu Session and Returning to SM CLP	152
Firmware Revision Display and Upgrade	152
SM CLP Firmware Targets	152
Target: map1/swinstallsvc1	152
Target: map1/swinventory1	153
Target: map1/swinventory1/swid#	153
Displaying Firmware Revisions	153
Firmware Upgrade	154
Remote Access Configuration	154
Telnet SM CLP Targets	155
Target: map1/telnetsvc1	155
Telnet Examples	155
SSH	155
Target: map1/sshsvc1	155
SSH Examples	156
Network Configuration	156
SM CLP Network Targets, Properties, and Verbs	156
Target: map1/enetport1	156
Target: map1/enetport1/lanendpt1	156
Target: map1/enetport1/lanendpt1/ipendpt1	157
Target: map1/dhcpendpt1	157
Target: map1/dnsendpt1	158
Target: map1/enetport1/lanendpt1/ipendpt1/gateway1	158
Target: map1/dnsserver1, map1/dnsserver2, map1/dnsserver3	158
Target: map1/settings1/dnssettings1	159
SM CLP Network Command Examples	159
vMedia	160
Setting Up IIS for Scripted vMedia	161
vMedia Functionality on Server Blades and Rack-Mounted Servers	162
Target: map1/oemhp_vm1/cddr1	162
Using Scriptable vMedia on Server Blades and Rack-Mounted Servers	162
Using Scriptable vMedia on Server Blades Only	163
User Accounts Configuration	166
Target: map1/group1	166
Target: map1/group1/account#	166
User Account Examples	167
LDAP Configuration	167
Target: map1/settings1/oemhp_ldapsettings1	167
LDAP Configuration Examples	168
9 Installing and Configuring Directory Services	169
Directory Services	169
Features Supported by Directory Integration	169
Directory Services Installation Prerequisites	170
Installing Directory Services	170
Schema Documentation	170
Directory Services Support	171
eDirectory Installation Prerequisites	171
Required Schema Software	172
Schema Installer	172
Schema Preview Screen	172
Setup Screen	172
Results Screen	173
Management Snap-In Installer	174
Directory Services for Active Directory	174
Active Directory Installation Prerequisites	174
Preparing Directory Services for Active Directory	175
Installing and Initializing Snap-Ins for Active Directory	176
Example: Creating and Configuring Directory Objects for Use with iLO 2 in Active Directory	176
Directory Services Objects	179
Active Directory Snap-Ins	180
Managing HP Devices In a Role	180
Managing Users In a Role	180
Setting Login Restrictions	181
Setting Time Restrictions	182
Defining Client IP Address or DNS Name Access	182
Setting User or Group Role Rights	183
Directory Services for eDirectory	184
Installing and Initializing Snap-In for eDirectory	184
Example: Creating and Configuring Directory Objects for Use with iLO 2 Devices in eDirectory	185
Creating Objects	185
Creating Roles	186
Directory Services Objects for eDirectory	188
Adding Role Managed Devices	188
Adding Members	188
Setting Role Restrictions	189
Setting Time Restrictions	190
Defining Client IP Address or DNS Name Access	190
Setting Lights-Out Management Device Rights	191
Installing Snap-Ins and Extending Schema for eDirectory on a Linux Platform	191
Installing the Java Runtime Environment	192
Installing Snap-Ins	192
Extending Schema	192
Verifying Snap-In Installation and Schema Extension	193
Using the LDAP Command to Configure Directory Settings in iLO 2	193
User Login Using Directory Services	194
Certificate Services	195
Installing Certificate Services	195
Verifying Directory Services	195
Configuring an Automatic Certificate Request	195
Directory-Enabled Remote Management	196
Using Existing Groups	196
Using Multiple Roles	196
Creating Roles that Follow Organizational Structure	197
Restricting Roles	197
Role Time Restrictions	198
IP Address Range Restrictions	198
IP Address and Subnet Mask Restrictions	198
DNS-Based Restrictions	198
Role Address Restrictions	198
Enforcing Directory Login Restrictions	199
Enforcing User Time Restrictions	199
User Address Restrictions	200
Creating Multiple Restrictions and Roles	200
Directory Services Schema (LDAP)	201
HP Management Core LDAP Object Identifier Classes and Attributes	201
Core Classes	202
Core Attributes	202
Core Class Definitions	202
hpqTarget	202
hpqRole	203
hpqPolicy	203
Core Attribute Definitions	203
hpqPolicyDN	203
hpqRoleMembership	203
hpqTargetMembership	204
hpqRoleIPRestrictionDefault	204
hpqRoleIPRestrictions	204
hpqRoleTimeRestriction	204
iLO 2-Specific LDAP OID Classes and Attributes	205
iLO 2 Classes	205
iLO 2 Attributes	205
iLO 2 Class Definitions	205
hpqLOMv100	205
iLO 2 Attribute Definitions	206
hpqLOMRightLogin	206
hpqLOMRightRemoteConsole	206
hpqLOMRightRemoteConsole	206
hpqLOMRightServerReset	206
hpqLOMRightLocalUserAdmin	207
hpqLOMRightConfigureSettings	207
Glossary	208

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5 Adding Advanced Features

Integrity iLO 2 advanced features are enabled on Integrity servers in one of two ways.

•

For Integrity entry class and server blades, the advanced features are enabled with a license

key.

•

For Integrity cell-based servers, the advanced features are enabled with a PCI-X accessory

card instead of a key.

For a description of the iLO 2 advanced features and information on how to add advanced features,

see

“Advanced Features” (page 21)

Lights-Out Advanced KVM Card for sx2000 Servers

The HP Lights-Out Advanced KVM card is a PCI-X card that you install into any sx2000-based mid

range or high end HP Integrity server such as rx7640, rx8640, and Superdome sx2000.

The card works in conjunction with the iLO 2 management processor built into your server and

enables the iLO 2 management processor and web GUI interface to access the IRC and vMedia

in each hard partition (nPar).

The iLO 2 communicates with the Lights-Out Advanced KVM card over an internal system bus. The

card has an external management LAN port which must be connected externally to the same subnet

as the iLO 2 MP LAN. The Lights-Out Advanced KVM card uses this LAN port to provide IRC and

vMedia communication with the remote user.

The card offers physical video functionality (VGA) for servers running Windows, and USB

functionality for servers running HP-UX, Windows, and OpenVMS.

This Lights-Out Advanced KVM card (AD307A) is a superset of the previous graphics/USB card

(A6869A or A6869B). The AD307A card should be used instead of A6869A or A6869B cards.

TIP:

The AD307A is not “iLO on a card”. It is not like the ProLiant Lights-Out 100 cards, or RILO

cards. The AD307A is a card that adds the logic and firmware to enable the Lights-Out Advanced

features of vMedia and the IRC. This card works by extending the features of the iLO2 of the main

chassis. This card does not require any additional license keys (no “Advanced Pack license”).

You must install one card in each hard partition (nPar) where the Lights-Out Advanced features are

required. You can assign an IP number to the Lights-Out Advanced KVM card through the iLO 2

web GUI or the MP command line interface. The Lights-Out Advanced KVM card features are

presented to you through the main iLO 2 interfaces.

IMPORTANT:

Lights-Out Advanced features are fully enabled on the Lights-Out Advanced KVM

card. You do not need to purchase an additional “advanced pack” license to access the

functionality.

The Lights-Out Advanced KVM card offers the following features:

•

Provides extra features for flexibility and manageability of sx2000-based Integrity servers for

both remote management when being physically in the datacenter is inconvenient or

impractical; and management while in the datacenter.

•

The Lights-Out Advanced KVM card enables the advanced IRC and virtual CD/DVD/ISO

image file (vMedia) features of iLO 2.

◦

Load software from a DVD using vMedia instead of making a trip to the datacenter.

◦

IRC enables full VGA graphical console support remotely.

◦

View the Windows console or Windows boot process with the IRC instead of a crash

cart (monitor, keyboard).

Lights-Out Advanced KVM Card for sx2000 Servers