NEC Express5800/R120h-1M 3rd-Gen Use Precautions page 10

● Caution about Reset iLO
Do NOT Reset iLO during the period from server boot start to the completion of OS boot. This period
includes the execution of POST (Power On Self Test)
Do NOT Reset iLO while users are using the System Utilities.
Under such circumstances, restarting the iLO may cause unexpected result.
For example, while changing options of the System Utilities, Reset iLO may lead to loss of server settings
such as Serial number and Product ID. If the iLO is reset during POST execution, the screen display of
UUID and UUID logic in iLO Web Interface : [Information] - [Overview], may be corrupted.
iLO Resets which is subject to this caution
- Reset iLO via network such as iLO Web interface
- Reset iLO via UID switch
● Caution for operating BMC Configuration Utility in the System Utilities
If you execute POST or change the BMC configuration while rebooting the iLO, some server settings such
as Serial Number and Product ID may be lost.
In addition, there is a possibility that it does not operate normally in the restart process immediately after.
To avoid this trouble in rebooting the iLO, follow these steps:
(1) In the System Utilities, changing the settings of BMC Configuration Utility may display the following
pop-up before rebooting the iLO:
(2) Press OK to proceed.
(3) The iLO will start to reboot and then the following pop-up appears:
(4) Leave this pop-up at least for one minute.
(5) Confirm if the iLO reboot is completed.
※the iLO is restarting : the Status LED flashes in green (once per second)
the iLO is operating normally through the restart completion : the Status LED lights in green,
(6) If the confirmation succeeds, press OK to proceed.
(7) Press the ESC key several times to return to the top screen of the System Utilities.
(8) From the top screen, select Reboot the System to reboot the server.
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