Connecting To The Lan; Connecting And Setting Up The Console; Setting Up The Console; Setup Checklist - HP Integrity rx2660 User's & Service Manual

1. If the server has one power supply installed in slot P1, plug the power cord into that receptacle.
Plug the other end of the power cord into an appropriate outlet.
NOTE:
LED illuminates green when the server is powered on to full power.
If the power restore feature is set to Always On through the iLO 2 MP PR command, the server
automatically powers on to the full power state when the power cord is plugged into the server.
2. If the server has two power supplies, plug the second power cord into the power supply in
slot P2. Plug the other end of the power cord into an appropriate outlet.

Connecting to the LAN

The server has two LAN ports that provide network connectivity.
available LAN ports for the server.
To enable general network connectivity for the server:
1. Obtain valid IP addresses for each LAN port you plan to activate.
2. Connect the LAN cable from an available LAN port into a live connection on the network.

Connecting and Setting Up the Console

This section describes how to set up and start a console session on the server.

Setting Up the Console

Setting up the console includes the following steps:
Determine the physical access method to connect cables. There are two physical connections
to the iLO 2 MP:
RS-232
◦
LAN
◦
Configure the Integrity iLO 2 MP and assign an IP address if necessary. Though there are
several methods to configuring the LAN, DHCP with DNS is the preferred method. DHCP with
DNS comes preconfigured with default factory settings, including a default user account and
password. Other options include:
ARP Ping
◦
Local RS-232 serial port
◦
◦ Remote/modem port

Setup Checklist

Use the checklist in
Table 25 Setup Checklist
Step
Standard Setup
1 Preparation
The LED on the power supply does not illuminate in the standby power state. The
Table 25 to assist with the Integrity iLO 2 MP setup process.
Action
1. Determine an access method to select and connect the cables.
2. Determine a LAN configuration method and assign an IP address
if necessary.
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