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Table 5 Setup checklist
Step
Action
Standard setup
1
Preparation
2
Configure the iLO 3 MP LAN
3
Log on to iLO 3
4
Change default user name and
password
5
Set up user accounts
6
Set up security access
Powering on and powering off the server
Power states
The server has the following power states (see
Standby power
Full power
Off
NOTE:
If the power restore feature is set to Always On through iLO 3 PR command, the server
automatically powers on to the full power state when the power cord is plugged in to the server.
Powering on the server
Power on the server to full power using the following methods if the server is in the standby power
state:
iLO 3 MPPC command
Power button
Powering on the server using the iLO 3 MP
NOTE:
If the power restore feature is set to Always On through the iLO 3 MP PR command, the
server automatically powers on to the full power state when the power cord is plugged in to the
server.
1.
Plug all power cables into the receptacles on the rear panel of the server.
2.
Initiate a console session, and access the MP Main Menu.
3.
Enter CM to enable command mode.
4.
Enter PC to use the remote power control command.
5.
Enter ON to power on the server, and enter YES when prompted to confirm the action.
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Installing the server
Procedure
1.
Determine an access method to select and connect the
cables.
2.
Determine a LAN configuration method and assign an IP
address if necessary.
Select one of the three methods to configure the LAN for iLO
3 MP access:
DHCP with DNS
RS-232 serial port
Static IP address
Log on to iLO 3 from a supported web browser or command
line using the default user name and password.
Change the default user name and password on the
administrator account to your predefined selections.
Set up the user accounts if you are using the local accounts
feature.
Set up the security access settings.
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