Rackmount Server Connection; Preparing To Set Up Ilo 2; Determining The Physical Ilo 2 Access Method; Physical Connection Matrix - HP Integrity BL870c Operation Manual

Rackmount Server Connection

For a rackmount server, you can connect directly through the serial console or you can connect
using the MP LAN.
To set up the console, follow these steps:
1. Determine the physical access method to connect cables. There are two physical connections
to iLO 2 :
• Console serial port (RS-232)
• MP LAN port
2. Assign an IP address to the iLO 2 MP LAN using one of the following methods:
• DHCP and DDNS. Though there are several methods to configuring the LAN, HP
recommends DHCP with DNS. DHCP with DNS comes preconfigured with default
factory settings, including a default user account and password. Use the DNS name on
the iLO Network Information Tag on the server.
To assign a static IP address instead of using DHCP, use one of the following methods:
• ARP Ping. This method can be used for Integrity entry class only.
• Console serial port (RS-232)

Preparing to Set Up iLO 2

Perform the following tasks before you configure the iLO 2 MP LAN:
• Determine the physical access method to select and connect cables.
• Determine the iLO 2 MP LAN configuration method and assign an IP address if necessary.
NOTE:

Determining the Physical iLO 2 Access Method

Before you can access iLO 2, you must determine the correct physical connection method.
There are several ways you can physically connect to iLO 2.
connection method, required connection components, and connectors to the host console.
Table 3-2 Physical Connection Matrix
Connection Method
Console serial port
(RS-232)
LAN port
40 Getting Connected to iLO 2
Server blade iLO 2s are assigned an IP address by the blade chassis OA.
• Host console
• Console serial port (RS-232) DB-9F to DB-9F cable (modem eliminator cable)
• Emulation terminal device (for example, a PC, laptop, or ASCII terminal)
These connection methods directly attach to the iLO 2 MP through the console serial port.
This is an RS-232 connection from a workstation to the server's iLO 2 MP console serial port.
Serial cable concentrators are used to provide switched access from one workstation to
multiple servers. Typically, the console serial port method is used by an administrator in the
data center.
10/100 LAN cable
Remote access to the iLO 2 is a more convenient method. This remote access is through the
MP LAN port. Depending on your LAN administration, this can be restricted to the datacenter,
or extended outside the data center to your company's intranet.
The iLO 2 has a separate LAN port from the system LAN port. It requires a separate LAN
drop, IP address, and networking information from that of the operating system LAN port.
See Figure 2-3 and Figure 2-4 (page 34)
connection method.
Table 3-2
Required Connection Components
and use Table 3-2
lists the appropriate
to determine your physical