Preparation
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91
Determining the Physical iLO MP Access Method
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91
Determining the iLO MP LAN Configuration Method
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92
Configuring the iLO MP LAN Using DHCP and DNS
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92
Configuring the iLO MP LAN Using ARP Ping
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93
Configuring the iLO MP LAN Using the RS-232 Serial Port
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94
Logging In to the iLO MP
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95
Additional Setup
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96
Modifying User Accounts and Default Password
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96
Setting Up Security
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97
Security Access Settings
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97
Accessing the Host Console
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97
Accessing the Host Console With the TUI - CO Command
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97
Interacting With the iLO MP Using the Web GUI
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98
Accessing the Graphic Console Using VGA
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99
Enabling VGA Graphics Capability
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99
Installing Your A6150B Graphics Card
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100
Connecting a Monitor Using the VGA Port
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100
Powering the Server ON and OFF
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100
Power States
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100
Powering On the Server
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101
Powering On the Server Using the iLO MP PC Command
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101
Powering On the Server Manually
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101
Powering Off the Server
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101
Powering Off the Server Using the iLO MP PC Command
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102
Powering Off the Server Manually
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102
Booting the Operating System
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102
Supported Operating System
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102
Booting and Shutting Down HP-UX
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102
Standard HP-UX Booting Using the Boot Console Handler
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102
Booting HP-UX in Single-User Mode
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103
Booting HP-UX in LVM Maintenance Mode
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103
Shutting Down HP-UX
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103
Verifying the Server Configuration Using Boot Console Handler
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104
Troubleshooting
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104
Troubleshooting Methodology
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104
Troubleshooting Using the Server Power Button
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104
Server Does Not Power On
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105
Operating System Does Not Boot
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105
Operating System Boots with Problems
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106
Intermittent Server Problems
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106
DVD Problems
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106
Hard Drive Problems
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106
Console Problems
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106
Downloading and Installing the Latest Version of the Firmware
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106
Downloading the Latest Version of the Firmware
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107
Installing the Latest Version of the Firmware
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107
Troubleshooting Using LED Indicators
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107
Front Control Panel LEDs
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107
Information to Collect Before You Contact Support
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108
4 Booting the Operating System
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109
Supported Operating System
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109
Booting and Shutting Down HP-UX
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109
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