Ilo Restful Api; Restful Interface Tool; Intelligent Provisioning - Hitachi HA820 G2 User Manual

Some servers require an adapter to connect a USB to Ethernet adapter to the iLO Service Port. Hitachi
Vantara recommends the Micro USB to USB Adapter (part number 789904-B21).
When you use the iLO Service Port:
• Actions are logged in the iLO event log.
• The server UID flashes to indicate the Service Port status.
You can also retrieve the Service Port status by using a REST client and the iLO RESTful API.
• You cannot use the Service Port to boot any device within the server, or the server itself.
• You cannot access the server by connecting to the Service Port.
• You cannot access the connected device from the server.
For more information about the iLO Service Port, see the iLO user guide at the following website:
https://knowledge.hitachivantara.com/Documents/Servers

iLO RESTful API

iLO includes the iLO RESTful API, which is Redfish API conformant. The iLO RESTful API is a
management interface that server management tools can use to perform configuration, inventory, and
monitoring tasks by sending basic HTTPS operations (GET, PUT, POST, DELETE, and PATCH) to the
iLO web server.
To learn more about the iLO RESTful API, contact customer support.

RESTful Interface Tool

The RESTful Interface Tool (iLOREST) is a scripting tool that allows you to automate Advanced Server
product management tasks. It provides a set of simplified commands that take advantage of the iLO
RESTful API. You can install the tool on your computer for remote use or install it locally on a server with
a Windows or Linux Operating System. The RESTful Interface Tool offers an interactive mode, a
scriptable mode, and a file-based mode similar to CONREP to help decrease automation times.

Intelligent Provisioning

Intelligent Provisioning is a single-server deployment tool embedded in Advanced Server. Intelligent
Provisioning simplifies server setup, providing a reliable and consistent way to deploy servers.
Intelligent Provisioning prepares the system for installing original, licensed vendor media versions of OS
software. Intelligent Provisioning also prepares the system to integrate optimized server support software
from the Service Pack for Hitachi Vantara (SPV). SPV is a comprehensive systems software and
firmware solution for Advanced Server servers, their enclosures. These components are preloaded with
a basic set of firmware and OS components that are installed along with Intelligent Provisioning.
IMPORTANT: Servers do not support operating system installation with Intelligent Provisioning, but they
do support the maintenance features. For more information, see "Performing Maintenance" in the
Intelligent Provisioning user guide and online help.
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