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Console Connection and Setup

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6 Console Connection and Setup Setting up the console involves the following: • Determining the physical access method to connect cables. There are two physical connections to the Integrity iLO MP: RS-232 and LAN. • Configuring the Integrity iLO MP and assigning an IP address if necessary. Though there are several methods to configuring the LAN, DHCP with DNS is the preferred one. DHCP with DNS comes preconfigured with default factory settings, including a default user account and password. Other options include: - ARP-Ping - Local RS-232 serial port - Remote/modem port This chapter addresses the following topics: • "Setup Checklist" on page 62 • "Setup Flowchart" on page 63 • "Preparation" on page 64 • "Configuring the iLO MP LAN Using DHCP and DNS" on page 66 • "Configuring the iLO MP LAN Using ARP Ping" on page 67 • "Configuring the iLO MP LAN Using the RS-232 Serial Port" on page 68 • "Logging In to the iLO MP" on page 70 • "Additional Setup" on page 70 Chapter 6 61

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Chapter 6
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6
Console Connection and Setup
Setting up the console involves the following:
Determining the physical access method to connect cables. There are two physical connections to the
Integrity iLO MP: RS-232 and LAN.
Configuring the Integrity iLO MP and assigning an IP address if necessary. Though there are several
methods to configuring the LAN, DHCP with DNS is the preferred one. DHCP with DNS comes
preconfigured with default factory settings, including a default user account and password. Other options
include:
ARP-Ping
Local RS-232 serial port
Remote/modem port
This chapter addresses the following topics:
“Setup Checklist” on page 62
“Setup Flowchart” on page 63
“Preparation” on page 64
“Configuring the iLO MP LAN Using DHCP and DNS” on page 66
“Configuring the iLO MP LAN Using ARP Ping” on page 67
“Configuring the iLO MP LAN Using the RS-232 Serial Port” on page 68
“Logging In to the iLO MP” on page 70
“Additional Setup” on page 70