Preparation; Determining The Physical Ilo 2 Mp Access Method; Determining The Ilo 2 Mp Lan Configuration Method - HP Integrity rx2660 User's & Service Manual

Preparation

Before you can configure the iLO 2 MP LAN, you must perform the following tasks:
Determine the physical access method to select and connect cables.
Determine the iLO 2 MP LAN configuration method and assign an IP address if necessary.

Determining the Physical iLO 2 MP Access Method

Before you can access the iLO 2 MP, you must first determine the correct physical connection
method. The iLO 2 MP has a separate LAN port from the system LAN port. It requires a separate
LAN drop, IP address, and networking information from that of the port used by the operating
system. See Figure 32 (page 64)
connection information.
Table 26 lists the appropriate connection method, required connection components, and connectors
to the host console. Use
Table 26 Console Connection Matrix
Operating
System
HP-UX
Linux
OpenVMS
Windows

Determining the iLO 2 MP LAN Configuration Method

To access the iLO 2 MP through the iLO 2 MP LAN, the iLO 2 MP must acquire an IP address. The
way the iLO 2 MP acquires an IP address depends on whether DHCP is enabled or disabled on
the server, and if DHCP and DNS services are available to the server. (See
scenarios.)
Once you have determined the iLO 2 MP access, you must determine how you will configure the
iLO 2 MP LAN to acquire an IP address using the following methods:
DHCP/DNS
ARP Ping
Local RS-232 serial port
Remote/modem port
Table 27 provides all the possible scenarios. Use this table to help you select the appropriate LAN
configuration method to obtain an IP address.
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for rear panel console connection port identification and cable
Table 26 to determine your physical connection method.
Console Connection Required Connection Components
Method
Local RS-232 serial 1. RS-232 DB-9F to DB-9F modem eliminator cable
port Remote/modem
2. Console device (for example, a laptop or ASCII terminal)
port
LAN port 10/100 LAN cable
Local RS-232 serial 1. RS-232 DB-9F to DB-9F modem eliminator cable
port Remote/modem
2. Console device (for example, a laptop or ASCII terminal)
port
LAN port 10/100 LAN cable
Local RS-232 serial 1. RS-232 DB-9F to DB-9F modem eliminator cable
port Remote/modem
2. Console device (for example, a laptop or ASCII terminal)
port
LAN port 10/100 LAN cable
VGA Port (no iLO 2 1. Monitor (VGA)
MP access; EFI only)
2. Keyboard (USB)
3. Mouse (USB)
LAN port 10/100 LAN cable
Table 27 for possible