Initial Setup Steps: Process Overview; Connecting Ilo To The Network; Setting Up Ilo By Using The Bmc Configuration Utility - NEC iLO 5 User Manual

Initial setup steps: Process overview

The iLO default settings enable you to use most features without additional configuration.
However, the configuration flexibility of iLO enables customization for multiple enterprise
environments. This chapter discusses the initial iLO setup steps.
Procedure
1. Connect iLO to the network.
2. If you are not using dynamic IP addressing, use the ROM-based setup utilities to configure a
static IP address.
3. If you will use the local accounts feature, use the ROM-based setup utilities to
configure user accounts.
4. Configure a time zone to iLO. iLO 5 Firmware Version 1.15 Aug 17 2017 needs a time zone
configuration to display a correct date and time.
5. Optional: Install an iLO license.
6. If necessary, install the iLO drivers.

Connecting iLO to the network

Connect iLO to the network through a production network or a dedicated management network.
iLO uses standard Ethernet cabling, which includes CAT 5 UTP with RJ-45 connectors. Straight-
through cabling is necessary for a hardware link to a standard Ethernet hub or switch.
For more information about setting up your hardware, see the server user guide.
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iLO network connection options

Setting up iLO by using the BMC Configuration Utility

NEC Corporation recommends using the BMC Configuration Utility to set up iLO for the first time
and to configure iLO network parameters for environments that do not use DHCP, DNS, or WINS.
NOTE:
If you can connect to iLO on the network by using a web browser, you can also use the iLO
web interface to configure iLO. Access iLO from a remote network client by using a
supported browser and providing the default DNS name, user name, and password.
Configuring a static IP address (BMC Configuration Utility)
This step is required only if you want to use a static IP address. When you use dynamic IP
addressing, the DHCP server automatically assigns an IP address for iLO.
To simplify installation, NEC Corporation recommends using DNS or DHCP with iLO.
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