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Always-on Capability
The iLO 2 MP is active and available through the iLO 2 MP LAN connection and the local serial
port connection as long as the power cord is plugged in. In the event of a complete power failure,
the iLO 2 MP data is protected by an onboard battery backup.
Virtual Front Panel
The virtual front panel (VFP) presents a summary of the system front panel using direct console
addressing.
Multiple Access Methods
The available methods to access the iLO 2 MP are as follows:
IPMI/LAN
LAN
Local Serial Port
Web
Security
The iLO 2 MP provides strong security for remote management in IT environments, such as the
following:
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User-defined TCP/IP ports
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User accounts and access management
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Lightweight Directory Access Protocol- (LDAP) based directory services authentication and
authorization
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Encrypted communication using SSL and SSH
User Access Control
The iLO 2 MP is restricted by user accounts. User accounts are password protected and are
assigned access rights that define a specific level of access to the server and to the iLO 2 MP
commands. The iLO 2 MP supports both LDAP directory user authentication and locally stored
iLO 2 MP user accounts. iLO 2 MP users can have any of the following access rights:
Console Access
Power Control Access
Local User Administration Access
iLO 2 MP Configuration Access
Virtual Media Access
Multiple Users
Multiple users can interact with the iLO 2 MP. However, iLO 2 MP command mode and console
mode are mirrored, allowing only one user at a time to have write access to the shared console.
When a command is completed, write access is released and any user can initiate another
command.
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Introduction to iLO 2 MP
Through the iLO 2 MP MAC address
Using telnet, web, or SSH to access the iLO 2 MP LAN
Using a terminal or laptop computer for direct connection
Using a GUI
Right to access the system console (the host operating
system). This does not bypass host authentication
requirements, if any.
Right to power on, power off, or reset the server, and the
right to configure the power restore policy.
Right to configure locally stored user accounts.
Right to configure all iLO 2 MP settings and some system
settings, such as the power restore policy.
Enables Advanced Pack license users the right to use the
virtual media applet.
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