Security Access Settings; Accessing The Host Console; Accessing The Host Console With The Tui - Co Command; Interacting With The Ilo 2 Mp Using The Web Gui - HP Integrity rx2660 User's & Service Manual

Security Access Settings

CAUTION:
can access the iLO 2 MP until you change the default user name and password.
HP strongly recommends you assign user groups and rights before proceeding.
Determine the security access required and user accounts and privileges needed. The iLO 2 MP
provides options to control user access. Select one of the following options to prevent unauthorized
access to the iLO 2 MP:
• Change the default user name and password. See
Password" (page
• Create local accounts. You can store up to 19 user names and passwords to manage iLO 2
MP access. This is ideal for small environments such as labs and small-to-medium sized
businesses.
• Use directory services. Use the corporate directory to manage iLO 2 MP user access. This is
ideal for environments with a large number of frequently changing users. If you plan to use
directory services, HP recommends leaving at least one local account enabled as an alternate
method of access.

Accessing the Host Console

This section describes the different ways to access the host console of the rx2660 server.

Accessing the Host Console With the TUI - CO Command

This section describes the steps to access the host console using the text user interface (TUI).
To access the host console through the iLO 2 MP, follow these steps:
1. Log in using your user account name and password at the login page.
2. At the iLO 2 MP login MP> prompt, enter the CO command to switch the console terminal
from the MP Main Menu to mirrored/redirected console mode. All mirrored data displays.
3. To return to the iLO 2 MP command interface, enter Ctrl-B or Esc and + and press Enter.

Interacting with the iLO 2 MP Using the Web GUI

Web browser access is an embedded feature of the iLO 2 MP.
The iLO 2 MP 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 port used by the operating system.
IMPORTANT:
address to the server core LAN.
Before starting this procedure, you must have the following information:
• IP address for the iLO 2 MP LAN
• Host name (used when messages are logged or printed)
To interact with the iLO 2 MP through the web GUI, follow these steps:
1. Open a web browser and enter the host name or the IP address for the iLO 2 MP.
2. Log in using your user account name and password at the web login page.
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When DHCP is enabled, the system is vulnerable to security risks because anyone
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Make sure you use the MAC address to the iLO 2 MP LAN, and not the MAC
"Modifying User Accounts and Default
(Figure 3-23).