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The Service Port is a USB port with the label iLO
To find out if your server or compute module supports this feature, see the server specifications document at the following website:
https://www.hpe.com/info/qs.
https://www.hpe.com/info/qs
When you have physical access to a server, you can use the Service Port to do the following:
Download the Active Health System Log to a supported USB flash drive.
When you use this feature, the connected USB flash drive is not accessible by the host operating system.
Connect a client (such as a laptop) with a supported USB to Ethernet adapter to access the following:
iLO web interface
Remote console
iLO RESTful API
CLI
Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends the HPE USB to Ethernet Adapter (part number Q7Y55A).
Some servers, such as the XL170r, require an adapter to connect a USB to Ethernet adapter to the iLO Service Port.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends the HPE 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://www.hpe.com/support/ilo-
docs.
docs
For more information, see the Anywhere Access to HPE ProLiant Gen10 Servers
Intelligent Provisioning
Intelligent Provisioning
Intelligent Provisioning is a single-server deployment tool embedded in ProLiant servers and HPE Synergy compute modules. 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 and Hewlett Packard Enterprise-branded
versions of OS software. Intelligent Provisioning also prepares the system to integrate optimized server support software from the
Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP). SPP is a comprehensive systems software and firmware solution for ProLiant servers, server blades,
their enclosures, and HPE Synergy compute modules. These components are preloaded with a basic set of firmware and OS components
that are installed along with Intelligent Provisioning.
IMPORTANT:
IMPORTANT:
HPE ProLiant XL 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.
After the server is running, you can update the firmware to install additional components. You can also update any components that
have been outdated since the server was manufactured.
To access Intelligent Provisioning:
Press F10 from the POST screen and enter Intelligent Provisioning .
From the iLO web interface using Lifecycle Management. Lifecycle Management allows you to access Intelligent Provisioning
without rebooting your server.
iLO on supported servers and compute modules.
Anywhere Access to HPE ProLiant Gen10 Servers video.
HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen10 Plus v2 Server Maintenance and Service Guide
https://www.hpe.com/support/ilo-
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