Ilo Backup & Restore - NEC iLO 5 User Manual

iLO Backup & Restore
The Backup & Restore feature allows you to restore the iLO configuration on a system with the
same hardware configuration as the system that was backed up when replacing the motherboard
etc. This feature is not meant to duplicate a configuration and apply it to a different iLO system.
In general, it is not expected that you will need to perform an iLO restore operation. However,
there are cases in which having a backup of the configuration eases and expedites the return to a
normal operating environment.
As with any computer system, backing up your data is a recommended practice to minimize the
impact from failures. NEC Corporation recommends performing a backup each time that you
update the iLO firmware.
You might want to restore the iLO configuration in the following situations:
Battery failure or removal
Various configuration parameters are stored in the battery-powered SRAM. Although rare, the
battery can fail. In some situations, battery removal and replacement might be required. To
avoid the loss of configuration information, restore the iLO configuration from a backup file
after the battery is replaced.
Reset to factory defaults
In some cases, you might need to reset iLO to the factory default settings to erase settings
external to iLO. Resetting iLO to the factory default settings erases the iLO configuration. To
recover the iLO configuration quickly, restore the configuration from a backup file after the reset
to the factory default settings is complete.
Accidental or incorrect configuration change
In some cases, the iLO configuration might be changed incorrectly, causing important settings to
be lost. This situation might occur if iLO is set to the factory default settings or user accounts are
deleted.
To recover the original configuration, restore the configuration from a backup file.
System board replacement
If a system board replacement is required to address a hardware issue, you can use this feature
to transfer the iLO configuration from the original system board to the new system board.
Lost license key
If a license key is accidentally replaced, or you reset iLO to the factory default settings, and you
are not sure which key to install, you can restore the license key and other configuration settings
from a backup file.
What information is restored?
The iLO configuration includes many categories such as Power, Network, Security, the User
Database, and License Keys. Most configuration information is stored in the battery-powered
SRAM memory device, and it can be backed up and restored.
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