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Getting connected to iLO 3, Rackmount server connection, Preparing to set up iLO 3

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3 Getting connected to iLO 3 This chapter provides information on getting connected to iLO 3. There are differences in how you connect to iLO depending on if you have a rackmount server or a server blade. Rackmount server connection For a rackmount server, you can connect directly through the serial console or you can connect using the MP LAN. To set up the console: 1. Determine the physical access method to connect cables. There are two physical connections to iLO 3 : • Console serial port (RS-232) • MP LAN port 2. Assign an IP address to the iLO 3 MP LAN using one of the following methods: • DHCP and DDNS. Though there are several methods to configuring the LAN, HP recommends DHCP with DNS. DHCP with DNS comes preconfigured with default factory settings, including a default user account and password. Use the DNS name on the iLO Network Information Tag located on the front panel. To assign a static IP address instead of using DHCP, use one of the following methods: • Console serial port (RS-232) Preparing to set up iLO 3 Perform the following tasks before you configure the iLO 3 MP LAN: • Determine the physical access method to select and connect cables. • Determine the iLO 3 MP LAN configuration method and assign an IP address if necessary. Determining the physical iLO 3 access method Before you can access iLO 3, you must determine the correct physical connection method. There are several ways you can physically connect to iLO 3. Table 2 lists the appropriate connection method, required connection components, and connectors to the host console. Table 2 physical connection matrix Connection Method Required Connection Components Console serial port (RS-232) • Host console • Console serial port (RS-232) DB-9F to DB-9F cable (modem eliminator cable) • Emulation terminal device (for example, a PC, laptop, or ASCII terminal) These connection methods directly attach to the iLO 3 MP through the console serial port. This is an RS-232 connection from a workstation to the server's iLO 3 MP console serial port. Serial cable concentrators are used to provide switched access from one workstation to multiple servers. Typically, the console serial port method is used by an administrator in the data center. LAN port 10/100 LAN cable Remote access to the iLO 3 is a more convenient method. This remote access is through the MP LAN port. Depending on your LAN administration, this can be restricted to the datacenter, or extended outside the data center to your company's intranet. Rackmount server connection 19

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3 Getting connected to iLO 3
This chapter provides information on getting connected to iLO 3.
There are differences in how you connect to iLO depending on if you have a rackmount server or
a server blade.
Rackmount server connection
For a rackmount server, you can connect directly through the serial console or you can connect
using the MP LAN.
To set up the console:
1.
Determine the physical access method to connect cables. There are two physical connections
to iLO 3 :
•
Console serial port (RS-232)
•
MP LAN port
2.
Assign an IP address to the iLO 3 MP LAN using one of the following methods:
•
DHCP and DDNS. Though there are several methods to configuring the LAN, HP
recommends DHCP with DNS. DHCP with DNS comes preconfigured with default factory
settings, including a default user account and password. Use the DNS name on the iLO
Network Information Tag located on the front panel.
To assign a static IP address instead of using DHCP, use one of the following methods:
•
Console serial port (RS-232)
Preparing to set up iLO 3
Perform the following tasks before you configure the iLO 3 MP LAN:
•
Determine the physical access method to select and connect cables.
•
Determine the iLO 3 MP LAN configuration method and assign an IP address if necessary.
Determining the physical iLO 3 access method
Before you can access iLO 3, you must determine the correct physical connection method.
There are several ways you can physically connect to iLO 3.
Table 2
lists the appropriate connection
method, required connection components, and connectors to the host console.
Table 2 physical connection matrix
Required Connection Components
Connection Method
Console serial port
(RS-232)
•
Host console
•
Console serial port (RS-232) DB-9F to DB-9F cable (modem eliminator cable)
•
Emulation terminal device (for example, a PC, laptop, or ASCII terminal)
These connection methods directly attach to the iLO 3 MP through the console serial port. This
is an RS-232 connection from a workstation to the server's iLO 3 MP console serial port. Serial
cable concentrators are used to provide switched access from one workstation to multiple
servers. Typically, the console serial port method is used by an administrator in the data center.
10/100 LAN cable
LAN port
Remote access to the iLO 3 is a more convenient method. This remote access is through the
MP LAN port. Depending on your LAN administration, this can be restricted to the datacenter,
or extended outside the data center to your company's intranet.
Rackmount server connection
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