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1 Introduction to iLO MP Integrated Lights-Out Management Processor (iLO MP) for entry class HP 9000 and Integrity servers is an autonomous management subsystem embedded directly on the server. It is the foundation of the server's High Availability (HA), embedded server, and fault management. It also provides system administrators secure remote management capabilities regardless of server status or location. The iLO MP is available whenever the system is connected to a power source, even if the server main power switch is in the off position. HP has used several different names to describe the management functionality embedded in HP servers, including "the management processor." In addition, HP uses the term "management processor" to refer to any embedded microprocessor that manages a system. Management processor is a descriptive term (such as "server"), and iLO is a brand name, or label (such as "Integrity"). Remote access is the key to maximizing efficiency of administration and troubleshooting for enterprise servers. HP servers are designed so all administrative functions that can be performed locally can also be performed remotely. iLO enables remote access to the operating system console, control over the server's power and hardware reset functionality, and works with the server to enable remote network booting through a variety of methods. This chapter addresses the following topics: • "Features" (page 17) • "iLO MP Advanced Pack License" (page 21) • "Supported Systems and Required Components and Cables" (page 21) • "iLO MP Supported Browsers and Client Operating Systems" (page 22) • "Security" (page 22) • "Help System" (page 23) Features iLO MP functionality includes the following: • Control of power, reset, and Transfer of Control (TOC) capabilities. • Console access. • Displays and records system events. • Displays detailed information about the various internal subsystems. • Provides a virtual front panel to monitor system status and see the state of front panel LEDs. The iLO MP is completely independent of the host system and the operating system. It has its own microprocessor and runs its own firmware. The operating system cannot send packets out on the iLO MP LAN, and packets on the iLO MP LAN do not go to the operating system. It is a subsystem that does not present a LAN interface to the operating system. The iLO MP LAN is exclusive to the iLO MP and is driven by an embedded realtime operating system (RTOS) running on the iLO MP. The iLO MP offers the following standard and advanced features. The iLO MP Advanced Pack license is required to use the advanced features. Standard Features The iLO MP standard features provide the following basic system board management functions, diagnostics, and essential Lights-Out functionality on iLO MP supported HP servers: Features 17

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1 Introduction to iLO MP
Integrated Lights-Out Management Processor (iLO MP) for entry class HP 9000 and Integrity
servers is an autonomous management subsystem embedded directly on the server. It is the
foundation of the server’s High Availability (HA), embedded server, and fault management. It
also provides system administrators secure remote management capabilities regardless of server
status or location. The iLO MP is available whenever the system is connected to a power source,
even if the server main power switch is in the off position.
HP has used several different names to describe the management functionality embedded in HP
servers, including “the management processor.” In addition, HP uses the term “management
processor” to refer to any embedded microprocessor that manages a system. Management
processor is a descriptive term (such as “server”), and iLO is a brand name, or label (such as
“Integrity”).
Remote access is the key to maximizing efficiency of administration and troubleshooting for
enterprise servers. HP servers are designed so all administrative functions that can be performed
locally can also be performed remotely. iLO enables remote access to the operating system console,
control over the server’s power and hardware reset functionality, and works with the server to
enable remote network booting through a variety of methods.
This chapter addresses the following topics:
•
“Features” (page 17)
•
“iLO MP Advanced Pack License” (page 21)
•
“Supported Systems and Required Components and Cables” (page 21)
•
“iLO MP Supported Browsers and Client Operating Systems” (page 22)
•
“Security” (page 22)
•
“Help System” (page 23)
Features
iLO MP functionality includes the following:
•
Control of power, reset, and Transfer of Control (TOC) capabilities.
•
Console access.
•
Displays and records system events.
•
Displays detailed information about the various internal subsystems.
•
Provides a virtual front panel to monitor system status and see the state of front panel LEDs.
The iLO MP is completely independent of the host system and the operating system. It has its
own microprocessor and runs its own firmware. The operating system cannot send packets out
on the iLO MP LAN, and packets on the iLO MP LAN do not go to the operating system. It is a
subsystem that does not present a LAN interface to the operating system. The iLO MP LAN is
exclusive to the iLO MP and is driven by an embedded realtime operating system (RTOS) running
on the iLO MP.
The iLO MP offers the following standard and advanced features. The iLO MP Advanced Pack
license is required to use the advanced features.
Standard Features
The iLO MP standard features provide the following basic system board management functions,
diagnostics, and essential Lights-Out functionality on iLO MP supported HP servers:
Features
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