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HPE Edgeline EL8000t Converged Edge System User
Guide
Abstract
This document is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers and storage systems. Hewlett
Packard Enterprise assumes you are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and trained in recognizing hazards
in products with hazardous energy levels.
Part Number: P31162-002
Published: October 2020
Edition: 1

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  • Page 1 HPE Edgeline EL8000t Converged Edge System User Guide Abstract This document is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers and storage systems. Hewlett Packard Enterprise assumes you are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and trained in recognizing hazards in products with hazardous energy levels.
  • Page 2 Notices The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for Hewlett Packard Enterprise products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Hewlett Packard Enterprise shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Overview..........................6 Setup and configuration....................7 Checklist..............................................7 Planning the installation....................8 Safety and regulatory compliance..................................8 Site requirements..........................................8 Space and airflow requirement................................8 Power requirement......................................8 Temperature requirements..................................8 Component identification....................9 System components........................................9 HPE Edgeline EL8000t Converged Edge chassis with HPE ProLiant e910t server blades installed......9 Power supply LED........................................
  • Page 4 iLO setup with the iLO 5 Configuration Utility............................24 Configuring a static IP address (iLO 5 Configuration Utility)................... 24 Managing local user accounts with the iLO 5 Configuration Utility................25 Logging in to iLO for the first time..................................27 Managing the server power....................................27 Virtual power button options................................28 iLO access settings........................................
  • Page 5 Starting the integrated remote console............................70 Integrated remote console features..............................79 Remote console hot keys..................................93 Configuring remote console security settings..........................95 iLO AlertMail............................................96 Enabling AlertMail...................................... 96 Disabling AlertMail..................................... 98 Viewing chassis information....................................99 Chassis Information....................................99 Power Supplies list......................................99 Individual power supply details............................... 100 Warranty and regulatory information..............102 Warranty information......................................102 Regulatory information......................................

  • Page 6: Overview

    Overview The HPE Edgeline EL8000t Converged Edge System is designed to help communication service providers capitalize on data-intensive, low-latency services for media delivery, connected mobility, and smart cities. With the ability to process the increasing amount of data in real-time directly at the edge, the system boosts flexibility and reduces costs by using open standards.

  • Page 7: Setup And Configuration

    Setup and configuration Checklist Complete the checklist for setup, install, and configure your new HPE Edgeline EL8000t Converged Edge System. 1. Unbox the system and identify the components. 2. Verify that the intended installation site conforms to space, airflow, temperature, and power requirements. 3.

  • Page 8: Planning The Installation

    Planning the installation Safety and regulatory compliance For safety, environmental, and regulatory information, see Safety and Compliance Information for Server, Storage, Power, Networking, and Rack Products, available at the HPE website (https://www.hpe.com/support/Safety-Compliance- EnterpriseProducts). Site requirements Before installing the system, verify that the following site requirements are met: •...

  • Page 9: Component Identification

    Component identification System components Item Description HPE Edgeline EL8000t Converged Edge chassis HPE EL8000t 2U backplane assembly Power supply Network module • 4a) Management + Chassis Controller module (Left bay) • 4b) Network module (Right bay) HPE ProLiant e910t 2U server blade Fan assembly Management functionality is active for left bay only.

  • Page 10: Power Supply Led

    Power supply LED Status Description Solid Green System On and normal operation Flashing Green Standby power present (power off supply) Solid Amber Power supply failed (overvoltage/undervoltage, overtemperature, overcurrent, short-circuit), fan failed, or input overvoltage protection. Flashing Amber Power supply error No power present or standby power failed (overvoltage/ undervoltage, overtemperature, overcurrent, short-circuit, fan lock).

  • Page 11: Rack Mount Option

    Rack mount option The EL8000t chassis supports two-post rack mount option. The rack mount option can be installed on a rack with 19 inch rack column width and 23 inch rack column width. IMPORTANT: Before installing the rack mount option, make sure to measure the width of the rack column to be installed on.
  • Page 12 2. Install the brackets on rack columns. 3. Install the chassis on the rack. Make sure that the stop brackets are slid into the rear of the chassis. Rack mount option...

  • Page 13: Installing The Two-Post Rack Mount Kit On A 23 Inch Rack Column

    Installing the two-post rack mount kit on a 23 inch rack column Prerequisites Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the following items available: • T-15 Torx screwdriver • T-25 Torx screwdriver Procedure 1. Install the stop bracket on the rear brackets: a.
  • Page 14 3. Install the brackets on rack columns. 4. Install the chassis on the rack. Make sure that the stop brackets are slid into the rear of the chassis. Rack mount option...

  • Page 15: Installing The Four-Post Rack Mount Kit

    Installing the four-post rack mount kit Procedure 1. Align the large section of the keyholes on the right rack column with the standoffs on the right rail. The option kit includes standoffs for square hole, round hole, and threaded hole racks. Depending on the type of rack, install the appropriate standoffs.

  • Page 16: Associated Hardware Procedures

    Associated hardware procedures This chapter describes the hardware operations carried out before and after installing or removing a hardware option, or performing system maintenance or troubleshooting. Powering down the system Before powering down the system for any upgrade or maintenance procedures, back up critical system data and programs.

  • Page 17: Installing The Server Blade Into The Chassis

    Installing the server blade into the chassis Procedure 1. Align the server blade and install it in the chassis: a. Insert the server blade in the chassis. b. Close the latch on the server blade and secure it. Associated hardware procedures...

  • Page 18: Set Up Hpe Ilo On The Hpe Proliant E910T Server Blade

    Set up HPE iLO on the HPE ProLiant e910t Server Blade The HPE ProLiant e910t Server Blade includes HPE iLO 5. This chapter includes initial setup procedures for iLO 5. What is iLO? iLO 5 is a remote server management processor embedded on the system boards of HPE ProLiant servers and Synergy compute modules.

  • Page 19: Learn More About Security Settings For Ilo 5

    • Configure the remote console to automatically lock the server OS console. To configure this option, configure the Remote Console Computer Lock setting on the Remote Console & Media page Security tab. • Configure a higher security state on the Encryption Settings page. •...

  • Page 20: Preparing To Set Up Ilo

    ◦ At least one ASCII digit ◦ At least one other type of character (for example, a symbol, special character, or punctuation). If you enable the Password complexity setting on the Access Settings page, iLO enforces these password characteristics when you create or edit a user account. The minimum length for a user account password is set on the Access Settings page.

  • Page 21: Ilo Ip Address Acquisition

    HPE Server Management Network iLO Dedicated NIC Management Clients Hub/Switch Server NIC Production Network Hub/Switch Production Clients Figure 1: Dedicated management network iLO IP address acquisition To enable iLO access after it is connected to the network, the iLO management processor must acquire an IP address and subnet mask.

  • Page 22: Ilo Configuration Tools

    CAC smart card authentication You can configure common access smart cards together with local accounts and directory services to manage iLO user access. iLO configuration tools iLO supports various interfaces for configuration and operation. The primary interfaces discussed in this guide include the following: iLO web interface Use the iLO web interface when you can connect to iLO on the network by using a web browser.

  • Page 23: Agentless Management And Ams

    Agentless Management and AMS Agentless Management uses out-of-band communication for increased security and stability. With Agentless Management, health monitoring and alerting is built into the system and begins working the moment auxiliary power is connected to the blade. This feature runs on the iLO hardware, independent of the operating system and processor. •...

  • Page 24: Requirements For Iscsi Targeting

    Verifying AMS status in RHEL Procedure 1. To verify that AMS is installed, enter the following command: rpm –qi amsd. 2. To verify that AMS is running, enter the following command: systemctl status smad; systemctl status amsd. Requirements for iSCSI targeting The x722 Network Adapter on the ProLiant e910 server blade requires specific BIOS settings before the storage volume on the blade can be designated as an iSCSI target.

  • Page 25: Managing Local User Accounts With The Ilo 5 Configuration Utility

    Disable DHCP: a. Click Network Options. b. Select OFF in the DHCP Enable menu. The IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway IP Address boxes become editable. When DHCP Enable is set to ON, you cannot edit these values. Enter values in the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway IP Address boxes. To save the changes and exit, press F12.
  • Page 26 The Enter your new password box opens. b. Type the password, and then press Enter. The Confirm your new password box opens. c. Type the password again to confirm, and then press Enter. The iLO 5 Configuration Utility confirms the new account creation. To close the confirmation dialog box, click OK.

  • Page 27: Logging In To Ilo For The First Time

    Removing user accounts (iLO 5 Configuration Utility) Procedure 1. (Optional) If you access the server remotely, start an iLO remote console session. 2. Restart or power on the server. 3. Press F9 in the server POST screen. The System Utilities start. 4.

  • Page 28: Virtual Power Button Options

    • Momentary Press • Press and Hold Reset • Cold Boot • The Press and Hold, Reset, and Cold Boot options are not available when the server is powered off. 3. When prompted to confirm the request, click OK. Virtual power button options Momentary Press—The same as pressing the physical power button.
  • Page 29 If you set this value to disabled, iLO will not listen for communication on the Web Server Non-SSL Port or the Web Server SSL port. The following features will not work when the web server is disabled: RIBCL, iLO RESTful API, remote console, iLO Federation, and the iLO web interface.

  • Page 30: Configuring Ilo Service Settings

    When IPMI/DCMI over LAN is disabled, iLO disables IPMI/DCMI over the LAN. Server-side IPMI/DCMI applications are still functional when this feature is disabled. When IPMI/DCMI over LAN is enabled, iLO allows you to use a client-side application to send IPMI/DCMI commands over the LAN.
  • Page 31 Failure to log out of iLO by browsing to a different site or closing the browser window results in an idle connection. The iLO firmware supports a finite number of connections. Misuse of the Infinite timeout option might make iLO inaccessible to other users.
  • Page 32 When this setting is enabled, a login dialog box opens when a user accesses the iLO configuration options in the UEFI System Utilities. When the FIPS and CNSA security states are enabled, iLO displays a user credential prompt even if this option is disabled.

  • Page 33: Configuring Ilo Access Options

    57600 • 115200 • The serial port configuration must be set to no parity, eight data bits, and one stop bit (N/8/1) for correct operation. Set this value to match the serial port speed configured in the UEFI System Utilities. Minimum Password Length Specifies the minimum number of characters allowed when a user password is set or changed.

  • Page 34: Ilo Default Dns Name And User Account

    Procedure 1. Click Security in the navigation tree, and then click the Access Settings tab. 2. Update the access options as needed. 3. Click Apply. If you changed a value that does not require a reset, iLO completes the change and refreshes the page. If you changed a value that requires a reset to take effect, iLO saves the change and prompts you to confirm that you want to reset iLO.

  • Page 35: Trial License: Free 60-Day

    • Receive important product alerts. • Track your HPE product license keys in one place through the HPE licensing portal. How do I register my iLO licenses? 1. Locate the Entitlement Order Number (EON) on your License Entitlement Certificate or Licensing Confirmation Email.

  • Page 36: Using Hpe Ilo 5

    Using HPE iLO 5 Some basic tasks and information are included here to get you started using HPE iLO. For more detailed iLO information, see the HPE iLO 5 User Guide at http://www.hpe.com/support/ilo-docs. When reliability is essential for your system health, HPE Integrated Lights-Out provides the automated intelligence to maintain complete server control from any places, anywhere, and ships with every ProLiant Server.

  • Page 37: Ilo Control Icons

    The following branches are available in the navigation tree only if your server type or configuration supports them: • If you have a ProLiant server blade, the BL c-Class branch is included. If you have a Synergy compute module, the Synergy Frame branch is included. •...

  • Page 38: Ilo Navigation Pane Remote Console Thumbnail

    • To hide the navigation pane, click When you hide the navigation pane, your preference is saved in a cookie, and it remains persistent when you: ◦ View different pages. ◦ Resize or refresh the browser window. ◦ Log in and out. •...

  • Page 39: Viewing Ilo Overview Information

    Enter https:// On the login page, enter a Open the System Information local user login name and <iLO host password and then click Log name or IP address> Viewing iLO overview information Procedure Click Information in the navigation tree. The iLO Overview page displays high-level details about the server and the iLO subsystem, as well as links to commonly used features.

  • Page 40: System Status Details

    If the current user is not assigned the Remote Console privilege, the value Unavailable is displayed. To navigate to the iLO Integrated Remote Console page, click the Integrated Remote Console link. • License Type—The level of licensed iLO firmware functionality. To navigate to the Licensing page, click the License Type link.

  • Page 41: Connection To Hpe Status

    Trusted Platform Modules and Trusted Modules are computer chips that securely store artifacts used to authenticate the platform. These artifacts can include passwords, certificates, or encryption keys. You can also use a TPM or TM to store platform measurements to make sure that the platform remains trustworthy. On a supported system, ROM decodes the TPM or TM record and passes the configuration status to iLO.

  • Page 42: Viewing Health Summary Information

    Viewing health summary information The Health Summary page displays the status of monitored subsystems and devices. Depending on the server configuration, the information on this page varies. If the server is powered off, the system health information on this page is current as of the last power off. Health information is updated only when the server is powered on and POST is complete.

  • Page 43: Viewing And Managing Firmware And Software

    • Not Available—The component is not available or not installed. Degraded—The device or subsystem is operating at a reduced capacity. • iLO displays the power supply status as Degraded when mismatched power supplies are installed. If you power on a server with nonredundant fans or power supplies, the system health status is listed as OK. If a redundant fan or power supply fails while the system is powered on, the system health status is Degraded until you replace the fan or power supply.

  • Page 44: Ilo Firmware And Software Management

    This option is supported when iLO is configured to use the Production security state. HPONCFG Use this utility to update firmware by using XML scripts. Download the iLO or server firmware image and the Update_Firmware.xml sample script. Edit the sample script with your setup details, and then run the script. When you use HPONCFG 5.2.0 or later with iLO 5 1.20 or later, an error message is displayed if your user account lacks the required user privileges.

  • Page 45: Special Considerations For Network Module Updates

    • Using the Update Firmware controls to install firmware on the local managed server. Viewing installed software. • Managing maintenance windows. You can apply maintenance windows to tasks that you add to the installation • queue. • Accessing the iLO with integrated Smart Update features. This version of iLO supports the following actions: View and manage the components in the iLO Repository.

  • Page 46: Replacing The Active System Rom With The Redundant System Rom

    • Smart Storage Energy Pack • TPM or TM firmware • SAS Programmable Logic Device • System Programmable Logic Device • Intelligent Provisioning • Networking adapters • NVMe Backplane firmware • Innovation Engine (IE) firmware • Drive firmware • Power Supply firmware •...
  • Page 47 You can also initiate iLO or server firmware updates from the iLO Repository page. Prerequisites • The Configure iLO Settings privilege is required for flashing firmware and storing components in the iLO Repository. • The Recovery Set privilege is required for making an optional update to the System Recovery Set after a successful firmware update.
  • Page 48 • When you update the iLO firmware, iLO will reboot automatically. • Some types of server firmware might require a server reboot, but the server will not reboot automatically. 10. Click OK. The iLO firmware receives, validates, and then flashes the firmware image. When you update the iLO firmware, iLO reboots and closes your browser connection.
  • Page 49 The NVMe firmware version will be displayed in the iLO web interface after the next server reboot. • Innovation Engine (IE) and Server Platform Services (SPS)—These firmware types require that you power off the server before installation. The changes take effect after you power on the server. Obtaining the iLO firmware image file You can download the iLO firmware image file and use it to update a single server or multiple servers in a group.

  • Page 50: Viewing Software Information

    • #./<firmware_file_name>.scexe –unpack=/tmp/ • #rpm2cpio <firmware_file_name>.rpm | cpio -id b. (Optional) If you are working with an Innovation Engine or Server Platform Services (SPS) firmware component, locate the <firmware_file_name>.zip file, and extract the binary file. Server firmware file type details •...

  • Page 51: Maintenance Windows

    The versions of the displayed firmware components indicate the firmware versions available in the firmware flash components that are saved on the local operating system. The displayed version might not match the firmware running on the server. • Description—A description of the software. Running Software details This section lists all the software that is running or available to run on the managed server.
  • Page 52 Enter the date and time based on the local time on the client you are using to manage iLO. The equivalent UTC value is displayed above the date and time you entered. If you enter a To value that occurs before the start time of an existing task, iLO prompts you to enter a different value. The installation queue is a first-in, first-out list of tasks, and you cannot create a maintenance window that will expire before an existing task will run.
  • Page 53 Procedure 1. Click Firmware & OS Software in the navigation tree, and then click Maintenance Windows. 2. Click next to the maintenance window you want to remove. iLO prompts you to confirm that you want to remove the maintenance window. 3.

  • Page 54: Ilo Repository

    • Name—The user-defined name for the maintenance window. • Start—The maintenance window start time (UTC). End—The maintenance window end time (UTC). • Description—A description of the maintenance window. • iLO Repository The iLO Repository is a secure storage area in the nonvolatile flash memory embedded on the system board. The nonvolatile flash memory is 4 gigabytes in size and is called the iLO NAND.
  • Page 55 6. (Optional) If a version of the component you selected in step 3 exists in the System Recovery Set, select the Update Recovery Set check box to replace the existing component with the selected component. Selecting this option replaces the component, even if the version in the System Recovery Set is newer. If there is no System Recovery Set, or you are not assigned the required privilege for this action, then this option is not displayed.
  • Page 56 If the installation queue is empty, and iLO can initiate the component installation, the button is labeled Yes, install now. The update is initiated after existing queued tasks finish and the software that initiates installation for the selected component type detects a pending installation. If the installation queue is empty and iLO can initiate the update, the update begins immediately.
  • Page 57 Removing all components from the iLO Repository Prerequisites • Configure iLO Settings privilege • The components are not in an install set. • The components are not part of a queued task. Procedure 1. Click Firmware & OS Software in the navigation tree, and then click the iLO Repository tab. 2.

  • Page 58: Installation Queue

    • Name—Component name • Version—Component version File name—Component file name • Size—Component size • Uploaded—Upload date and time • • Installable by—The software that can initiate an update with the component. • In use by install set or task?—Whether the component is part of an install set or queued task. When a component is part of an install set or queued task, you can click the install set or task name link to view the install set details or queued task details.
  • Page 59 • Components stored in the iLO Repository. The Wait and Reset iLO commands. • 5. If the Wait command is selected, enter the wait time in the Wait time (seconds) box. Valid values are from 1 to 3600 seconds. 6. (Optional) If you want to specify an installation schedule, select the Set schedule window check box. a.
  • Page 60 Commands that can be added to the installation queue Wait Causes the installation queue to stop and wait for the configured amount of time (seconds). Valid values are from 1 second to 3600 seconds. Reset iLO Resets (reboots) iLO. This command does not make any configuration changes, but ends all active connections to the iLO firmware. Entering time window details when queuing a task Use this procedure to enter the schedule when Specify Time Window is selected.
  • Page 61 • If the task expires before the start time of a task that precedes it in the installation queue, iLO will not save the task. • If an update is not initiated within the specified time window, it expires. If the update expires, delete and then recreate the task, or edit the task.
  • Page 62 When this option is enabled, the existing component in the System Recovery Set is replaced by the selected component when the task is complete. Selecting this option replaces the component, even if the version in the System Recovery Set is newer. This option is not displayed if: •...
  • Page 63 Procedure 1. Click Firmware & OS Software in the navigation tree, and then click the Installation Queue tab. 2. Click Remove all. iLO prompts you to confirm the request. 3. Click Yes, remove. The tasks are removed. Viewing the installation queue The Installation Queue page displays summary information for each queued task, and you can click an individual task for more information.
  • Page 64 Command If a command is selected, this value is the command name. For example, Wait or iLO Reset. If a component is selected, the value Apply Update is displayed. Component name The component name, when a component from the iLO Repository is selected. You can click the component name link to view the component details in the iLO Repository.

  • Page 65: Managing The Server Power

    This privilege is required for making an optional update to the System Recovery Set after a queued update is completed successfully. This privilege is also required for firmware downgrades when the Downgrade Policy is set to the Downgrade requires Recovery Set privilege option. Managing the server power The Virtual Power Button section on the Server Power page displays the current power state of the server, as well as options for remotely controlling server power.

  • Page 66: Active Health System

    • Reset—Forces the server to warm-boot: CPUs and I/O resources are reset. Using this option circumvents the graceful shutdown features of the operating system. Cold Boot—Immediately removes power from the server. Processors, memory, and I/O resources lose main power. The •...

  • Page 67: Downloading The Active Health System Log For A Date Range

    Downloading the Active Health System Log for a date range Procedure 1. Click Information in the navigation tree, and then click the Active Health System Log tab. The Active Health System Log is inaccessible when a download of the log is in progress. 2.

  • Page 68: Clearing The Active Health System Log

    The Active Health System Log is inaccessible when a download of the log is in progress. 2. Click Show Advanced Settings. 3. (Optional) Enter the following information to include in the downloaded file: • Support case number (up to 14 characters) •...

  • Page 69: Ilo Remote Console

    Rebooting the server is required because some information, such as the operating system name and version, is logged at server startup. Performing this step ensures that a complete set of data is available in the log. iLO remote console The iLO remote console can be used to remotely access the graphical display, keyboard, and mouse of the host server. The remote console provides access to the remote file system and network drives.

  • Page 70: Viewing Remote Console Access Settings

    • The Idle Connection Timeout specifies how long a user can be inactive before a remote console session ends automatically. This value does not affect remote console sessions when a virtual media device is connected. • When the mouse is positioned over the remote console window, the console captures all keystrokes, regardless of whether the console window has focus.
  • Page 71 Procedure 1. Click Remote Console & Media in the navigation tree. The Launch tab displays the remote console launch options. 2. Click the HTML5 Console button. The HTML5 IRC starts. 3. Use the remote console features. Starting the HTML5 IRC from the Overview page Use this procedure to access the remote console in a supported browser.
  • Page 72 • Access the following keyboard shortcut that you can send to the remote server: CTRL+ALT+DEL. • Access the following remote console virtual keys: CTRL—Control ◦ ◦ ESC—Escape ◦ CAPS—CapsLock ◦ NUM—NumLock L OS—Left OS-specific key ◦ L ALT—Left ALT key ◦...
  • Page 73 L ALT—Left ALT key ◦ R ALT—Right ALT key ◦ ◦ R OS—Right OS-specific key • View or change the HTML5 IRC keyboard layout. Virtual Media This icon provides access to the virtual media feature. Windowed mode This icon enables you to change from docked mode to a secondary window. Switch to full screen This icon enables you to change from docked mode to full screen mode.
  • Page 74 R ALT—Right ALT key ◦ R OS—Right OS-specific key ◦ • View or change the HTML5 IRC keyboard layout. Virtual Media This icon provides access to the virtual media feature. Exit full screen This icon enables you to exit full screen mode and return to the previously selected mode. You can also press Esc to exit full screen mode.
  • Page 75 Prerequisites • Remote Console privilege • A license that supports this feature is installed. For information about the available license types and the features they support, see the licensing documentation at the following website: https://www.hpe.com/support/ilo-docs. • The Remote Console feature is enabled on the Access Settings page. •...
  • Page 76 • The Remote Console feature is enabled on the Access Settings page. • Your environment supports Java Web Start and the latest version of Java 8 is installed. Procedure 1. Click Remote Console & Media in the navigation tree. The Launch tab displays the remote console launch options. 2.
  • Page 77 The Java Web Start application opens in a separate window outside of the web browser. At launch, a blank secondary window opens. Do not close this window after the Java IRC loads. 6. Use the remote console features. Starting the Java IRC (OpenJDK JRE) Use this procedure to start the Java IRC in environments with Linux and the OpenJDK JRE.
  • Page 78 The Launch tab displays the remote console launch options. 2. Click the button for the remote console you want to use. iLO notifies you that another user is working in the remote console. 3. To send a request to acquire the remote console, follow the onscreen instructions. The other user is prompted to approve or deny the request.

  • Page 79: Integrated Remote Console Features

    Viewing the remote console status bar Prerequisites • Remote Console privilege • A license that supports this feature is installed. For information about the available license types and the features they support, see the licensing documentation at the following website: https://www.hpe.com/support/ilo-docs. The Remote Console feature is enabled on the Access Settings page.
  • Page 80 • Console capture (.NET IRC) Screen captures with the IRC • Keyboard actions with the IRC Sending a keyboard action with the HTML5 IRC Prerequisites • Remote Console privilege • A license that supports this feature is installed. For information about the available license types and the features they support, see the licensing documentation at the following website: https://www.hpe.com/support/ilo-docs.
  • Page 81 • Use your client keyboard to press the desired keys. To send the Ctrl+Alt+Del action, select Keyboard > CTRL-ALT-DEL. • • To enable or disable the Caps Lock or Num Lock setting, do one of the following: ◦ Press the NumLock or CapsLock key on your client keyboard. Select Keyboard >...
  • Page 82 iLO supports the following keyboard layouts: EN 101 and JP 106/109. This setting is saved in a cookie and remains persistent when you use the remote console with the same browser. Virtual power IRC features Using the remote console virtual power switch with the HTML5 IRC Prerequisites •...
  • Page 83 iLO prompts you to confirm the request. 4. Click OK. Virtual power button options • Momentary Press—The same as pressing the physical power button. If the server is powered off, a momentary press will turn on the server power. Some operating systems might be configured to initiate a graceful shutdown after a momentary press, or to ignore this event.
  • Page 84 In this release, the .NET IRC and Java IRC support this feature. 3. Click the Virtual Drives menu, and then select the drive letter of a floppy disk, CD-ROM/DVD, or USB key drive on your client PC. The virtual drive activity LED will show virtual drive activity. Using a local IMG or ISO with the HTML5 IRC Prerequisites •...
  • Page 85 The remote console prompts you to select a disk image. 4. Enter the path or file name of the image file in the File name text box. You can also browse to the image file location, and then click Open. The virtual drive activity LED will show virtual drive activity.
  • Page 86 a. Select Virtual Drives > Folder. b. In the Browse for Folder window, select the folder that contains the driver file. Boot to the operating system ISO. Follow the onscreen instructions until the operating system installer prompts you for the path to the driver. When prompted for the driver location, enter the path to the USB key or virtual folder that contains the driver.
  • Page 87 • The Remote Console feature is enabled on the Access Settings page. The Virtual Media feature is enabled on the Access Settings page. • • The image file you want to use is on a web server on the same network as iLO. Procedure 1.
  • Page 88 Create Media Image feature (Java IRC only) When you use virtual media, performance is fastest when you use image files instead of physical disks. You can use industry-standard tools like DD to create image files or to copy data from a disk image file to a physical disk. You can also use the Java IRC to perform these tasks.
  • Page 89 Prerequisites • Remote Console privilege • A license that supports this feature is installed. For information about the available license types and the features they support, see the licensing documentation at the following website: https://www.hpe.com/support/ilo-docs. • The Remote Console feature is enabled on the Access Settings page. The Virtual Media feature is enabled on the Access Settings page.
  • Page 90 ◦ Play—Starts playback if the currently selected file is not playing or is paused. Record—Records your .NET IRC session. ◦ ◦ Progress Bar—Shows the progress of the video session. Move the cursor over the controls to identify each button. Viewing server startup and server prefailure sequences Prerequisites •...
  • Page 91 5. Click Start. 6. Press the Play button again to stop playback. Capturing video files with the remote console Use this procedure to capture video files of sequences other than server startup and server prefailure. Prerequisites • Remote Console privilege •...
  • Page 92 Video files captured in the remote console use the iLO file type. 6. Click Start. Screen captures with the IRC Capturing the HTML5 remote console screen Use the remote console screen capture feature when you want to save a screen capture of the server activity. For example, you might want to capture a POST code displayed on the remote console screen.

  • Page 93: Remote Console Hot Keys

    A screen capture is saved in the clipboard. 4. (Optional) Paste the screen capture into an image editor. Remote console hot keys The Hot Keys page allows you to define up to six hot keys to use during remote console sessions. Each hot key represents a combination of up to five keys.
  • Page 94 R_SHIFT L_CTRL R_CTRL L_GUI R_GUI HOME PG UP PG DN ENTER SPACE BREAK BACKSPACE NUM PLUS NUM MINUS Resetting hot keys Resetting the hot keys clears all current hot key assignments. Prerequisites Configure iLO Settings privilege Procedure 1. Click Remote Console & Media in the navigation tree, and then click the Hot Keys tab. 2.

  • Page 95: Configuring Remote Console Security Settings

    iLO notifies you that the hot keys were reset. Viewing configured remote console hot keys (Java IRC) Prerequisites • Remote Console privilege • A license that supports this feature is installed. For information about the available license types and the features they support, see the licensing documentation at the following website: https://www.hpe.com/support/ilo-docs.

  • Page 96: Ilo Alertmail

    Configuring the remote console trust setting (.NET IRC) The .NET IRC is launched through Microsoft ClickOnce, which is part of the Microsoft .NET Framework. ClickOnce requires that any application installed from an SSL connection must be from a trusted source. If a browser is not configured to trust the iLO processor, and this setting is enabled, ClickOnce notifies you that the application cannot start.
  • Page 97 • Recipient Email Address • Sender Domain or Email Address SMTP Port • If the Enable SMTP Secure Connection (SSL/TLS) option will be used, Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends setting this value to 587. • SMTP Server 4. To send AlertMail messages over a secure connection, enable the Enable SMTP Secure Connection (SSL/TLS) option. 5.

  • Page 98: Disabling Alertmail

    SMTP Port The port the SMTP server will use for authenticated or unauthenticated SMTP connections. The default value is 25. For secure connections, Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends port 587. SMTP Server The IP address or DNS name of the SMTP server or the mail submission agent. This server cooperates with the mail transfer agent to deliver the email.

  • Page 99: Viewing Chassis Information

    Viewing chassis information Procedure 1. Click Chassis Information in the navigation tree. 2. (Optional) Click a power supply or smart storage energy pack listing to view additional details. Chassis Information • Node Number—The server node number. Chassis Name—The name of the chassis that contains the server node. •...

  • Page 100: Individual Power Supply Details

    Fan Failure • High Input A/C Warning • • Low Input A/C Warning • High Output Warning • Low Output Warning Inlet Temperature Warning • Internal Temperature Warning • • High Vaux Warning • Low Vaux Warning Mismatched Power Supplies •...
  • Page 101 Low Output Warning • Inlet Temperature Warning • • Internal Temperature Warning • High Vaux Warning • Low Vaux Warning Mismatched Power Supplies • Capacity The capacity of the power supply (watts). Firmware The installed power supply firmware. Whether the installed power supply is enabled for Power Discovery Services. Power Discovery Services is an enhancement to the iPDU technology.

  • Page 102: Warranty And Regulatory Information

    Warranty and regulatory information Warranty information To view the warranty information for your product, see the links provided below: HPE ProLiant and IA-32 Servers and Options https://www.hpe.com/support/ProLiantServers-Warranties HPE Enterprise and Cloudline Servers https://www.hpe.com/support/EnterpriseServers-Warranties HPE Storage Products https://www.hpe.com/support/Storage-Warranties HPE Networking Products https://www.hpe.com/support/Networking-Warranties Regulatory information To view the regulatory information for your product, view the Safety and Compliance Information for Server, Storage,...

  • Page 103: Turkey Rohs Material Content Declaration

    ООО "Хьюлетт Паккард Энтерпрайз", Российская Федерация, 125171, г. Москва, Ленинградское шоссе, 16А, стр.3, Телефон: +7 499 403 4248 Факс: +7 499 403 4677 • Kazakhstan TOO «Хьюлетт-Паккард (К)», Республика Казахстан, 050040, г. Алматы, Бостандыкский район, проспект Аль-Фараби, 77/7, Телефон/факс: + 7 727 355 35 50 Local representative information Kazakh: Russia •...

  • Page 104: Brazil Certification Notice

    Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense. WARNING: 1. This equipment complies with radio frequency (RF) exposure limits adopted by the Federal Communications Commission for an uncontrolled environment.

  • Page 105: Specifications

    Specifications Environmental specifications Table 1: Standard specifications Specification Value — Temperature range Operating -5°C to 55°C (23°F to 131°F) Nonoperating -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) Relative humidity (noncondensing) — Operating 8% to 90% at 28°C (82.4°F) maximum wet bulb temperature Non-Operating 5% to 95% at 38.7°C (101.7°F) maximum wet bulb...

  • Page 106: Mechanical Specifications

    Table 3: Extended Edgeline specifications Specification Value Temperature range — Operating 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F) Nonoperating -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) — Relative humidity (noncondensing) Operating 8% to 90% at 28°C (82.4°F) maximum wet bulb temperature Non-Operating 5% to 95% at 38.7°C (101.7°F) maximum wet bulb temperature All temperature ratings shown are for sea level.

  • Page 107: 1500W Hot-Plug Power Supply

    1500W Hot-plug Power Supply Specification Value Input requirements — Rated input voltage 90 VAC to 264 VAC Rated input frequency 47Hz to 63 Hz Rated input current 15 A at 100 VAC 6.9 A at 240 VAC Maximum rated input power 1394 W at 90 VAC 1636 W at 264 VAC BTUs per hour...
  • Page 108 Specification Value Rated input power (BTUs per hour) 6337 at -48 VDC 6094 at -72 VDC Power supply output — Rated steady-state power 1500 W at -48 VDC to -60 VDC Maximum peak power 1500 W at -48 VDC to -60 VDC WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, be sure that the cable grounding kit is properly installed and connected to a suitable protective earth terminal before connecting the power source to the chassis.

  • Page 109: Websites

    Websites General websites Hewlett Packard Enterprise Information Library www.hpe.com/info/EIL Hewlett Packard Enterprise Edgeline Documentation www.hpe.com/info/edgeline-docs Hewlett Packard Enterprise Edgeline Information www.hpe.com/info/edgeline Hewlett Packard Enterprise OT Link and Workload Orchestrator Information https://www.hpe.com/info/OTLink-WO-FAQ Websites...

  • Page 110: Support And Other Resources

    Support and other resources Accessing Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support • For live assistance, go to the Contact Hewlett Packard Enterprise Worldwide website: https://www.hpe.com/info/assistance • To access documentation and support services, go to the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Center website: https://www.hpe.com/support/hpesc Information to collect •...

  • Page 111: Remote Support

    IMPORTANT: Access to some updates might require product entitlement when accessed through the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Center. You must have an HPE Passport set up with relevant entitlements. Remote support Remote support is available with supported devices as part of your warranty or contractual support agreement. It provides intelligent event diagnosis, and automatic, secure submission of hardware event notifications to Hewlett Packard Enterprise, which will initiate a fast and accurate resolution based on your product's service level.

  • Page 112: Documentation Feedback

    Additional regulatory information Hewlett Packard Enterprise is committed to providing our customers with information about the chemical substances in our products as needed to comply with legal requirements such as REACH (Regulation EC No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the Council). A chemical information report for this product can be found at: https://www.hpe.com/info/reach For Hewlett Packard Enterprise product environmental and safety information and compliance data, including RoHS and REACH, see:...

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