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HP ProLiant Lights-Out 100 Remote Management User Guide for HP ProLiant DL140 G2, DL145 G2, ML110 G3, and ML150 G2 Servers Part Number 436853-001 January 2007 (First Edition)
Contents Operational overview ........................5 User guide overview ..........................5 Server management........................... 5 Server management features........................5 Installation ........................... 7 Remote management card kit contents......................7 Pre-installation procedures .......................... 7 Installing the remote management card on ProLiant ML110 G3 servers ............8 Installing the remote management card on ProLiant ML150 G2 servers ............
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Accessing the remote console through telnet ....................43 BIOS console text redirection through telnet ..................43 Linux console redirection ........................ 44 Microsoft Windows® EMS management ..................45 HP SIM support ............................46 Acronyms and abbreviations......................47 Index............................50 Contents 4...
This guide covers the standard and optional operational features of the LO100 used in HP ProLiant DL140 G2, DL145 G2, ML150 G2, and ML110 G3 servers. This guide is an update to the HP ProLiant DL140 G2, DL145 G2, ML150 G2, and ML110 G3 LO100 remote management user guides.
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• Access command-line help • Manage the server with IPMI 2.0-compliant applications Operational overview 6...
Shut down the operating system as outlined in the operation system instructions. Power off the server and all the peripherals connected to it. Unplug all cables from the power outlets to avoid exposure to high energy levels that can cause burns when parts are short-circuited by metal objects such as tools or jewelry.
Verify BIOS version and switch settings for the card. To ensure proper operation of the ProLiant ML150 G2 Lights-Out 100 remote management processor, the server BIOS must be version 0.28 or later. You can download the latest BIOS for your server on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support).
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Press the power button on the front panel to turn on the server. Installation 10...
Configuration In this section Configuring network access........................11 Establishing user accounts ........................11 Using the serial port ..........................12 Using TCP/IP over Ethernet management port.................... 13 Updating the firmware ..........................16 Configuring network access The server is connected to the network by a standard Ethernet cable. Using this connection, you can access the remote management CLP, verify POST remotely, and access the BIOS Setup Utility remotely.
Review the serial port settings, and ensure that the settings match the serial port communications software settings used to connect to LO100. On HP ProLiant DL140 G2 and ProLiant DL145 G2 servers: Press the right arrow (→) key to navigate to the Advanced menu.
If the server does not have a password configured, the main screen of the BIOS Setup Utility appears. On ProLiant DL140 G2 and ProLiant DL145 G2 servers: Press the right arrow (→) key to navigate to the Advanced menu.
Interface (ML150 G2). Press the Enter key. Note the DHCP assigned IP address for future reference. On HP ProLiant DL140 G2 and ProLiant DL145 G2 servers: Press the down arrow (↓) key to scroll to the LAN Interface submenu. Press the Enter key.
Enabling telnet and HTTP services On the ProLiant ML110 G3 server, HTTP and telnet are automatically enabled. To enable HTTP and telnet on ProLiant DL140 G2 and ProLiant DL145 G2 servers: Press the F10 key during POST to enter the BIOS Setup Utility.
Telnet Access: [Enabled] HTTP Access: [Enabled] Updating the firmware To update LO100 firmware, use the ROMPaq utility. ROMPaq downloads are available on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support). For more information about using the ROMPaq utility, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/manage). NOTE: LO100 does not support ROMPaq flashing or flashing LO100 from a virtual floppy.
After using the load command LO100 will reset ending your CLP interface session. You must reconnect to the CLP interface. NOTE: When you use the CLP load command with TFTPD32, HP recommends using a 30- second timeout and 6 retries. TFTP settings When using a TFTP server, the settings vary by on different operating systems.
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Open the file /etc/xinetd.d/tftp and modify the parameter server_args to include -T 15000000. For example, server_args = -c -s /tftpboot -T 15000000 The firewall that is built into some Linux systems might not allow the TFTP server to send and receive information.
SSL is an advanced feature that is available on ProLiant ML150 G2 and ProLiant ML110 G3 servers by installing the Lights-Out 100 Remote Management Card, or on ProLiant DL140 G2 servers and ProLiant DL145 G2 servers by purchasing the Lights-Out 100i Select Pack or the Lights-Out 100i Advanced Pack.
SSH is an advanced feature that is available on ProLiant ML150 G2 and ProLiant ML110 G3 servers by installing the Lights-Out 100 Remote Management Card, or on ProLiant DL140 G2 servers and ProLiant DL145 G2 servers by purchasing the Lights-Out 100i Select Pack or the Lights-Out 100i Advanced Pack.