Standard Features; Always-On Capability; Virtual Front Panel; Multiple Access Methods - HP Integrity BL870c Operation Manual

NOTE: The following ProLiant iLO 2 features are not available on Integrity iLO 2:
• Virtual Folder
• Shared LAN
• Graphics Console Replay
Integrity iLO 2 offers the following standard and advanced features.

Standard Features

Integrity iLO 2 standard features provide the following basic system board management functions,
diagnostics, and essential Lights-Out functionality on iLO 2-supported HP servers.

Always-On Capability

Integrity iLO 2 is active and available through the MP LAN connection and the local serial port
connection as long as the power cord is plugged in. In the event of a complete power failure,
iLO 2 data is protected by an onboard battery backup.

Virtual Front Panel

The virtual front panel (VFP) presents a summary of the system front panel using direct console
addressing.

Multiple Access Methods

The available methods to access iLO 2 are as follows:
IPMI/LAN
LAN
Local Serial Port
Web

Security

Integrity iLO 2 provides strong security for remote management in IT environments, such as the
following:
• User-defined TCP/IP ports
• User accounts and access management
• Lightweight Directory Access Protocol- (LDAP) based directory services authentication and
authorization
• Encrypted communication using SSL and SSH

User Access Control

Integrity iLO 2 is restricted by user accounts. User accounts are password protected and are
assigned access rights that define a specific level of access to the server and to the iLO 2 MP
commands. iLO 2 supports both LDAP directory user authentication and locally stored iLO 2
user accounts. iLO 2 users can have any of the following access rights:
Console Access
Power Control Access
Local User Administration Access
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Through the iLO 2 MP MAC address
Using Telnet, web, or SSH to access the iLO 2 MP LAN
Using a terminal or laptop computer for direct connection
Using a GUI
Right to access the system console (the host operating
system). This does not bypass host authentication
requirements, if any.
Right to power on, power off, or reset the server, and the
right to configure the power restore policy.
Right to configure locally stored user accounts.