Preparing To Set Up Ilo 2 Mp; Determining The Physical Ilo 2 Mp Access Method; Determining The Ilo 2 Mp Lan Configuration Method; Physical Connection Matrix - HP ntegrity iLO 2 MP Operation Manual

Preparing to Set Up iLO 2 MP

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.

Determining the Physical iLO 2 MP Access Method

Before you can access the iLO 2 MP, you must determine the correct physical connection method.
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 operating system LAN port. See
Figure 2-3 and
method.
Table 3-2 lists the appropriate 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

Determining the iLO 2 MP LAN Configuration Method

To access the iLO 2 MP through the iLO 2 MP LAN, the iLO 2 MP must acquire an IP address.
The way the iLO 2 MP acquires an IP address is dependent upon whether DHCP is enabled or
disabled on the server, and if DHCP and DNS services are available to the server (see
Once you have determined the iLO 2 MP access method, you must determine how you will
configure the iLO 2 MP LAN in order to acquire an IP address using the following methods:
• DHCP/DNS through the management LAN: use the DNS name on the toe-tag on the server.
• Setting up a static IP number using a laptop with DHCP services and the management LAN.
• ARP Ping to set a static IP using a laptop and the management LAN
• Local RS-232 serial port and a serial console.
Table 3-3 provides all the possible IP address acquisition scenarios. Use this table to help you
select the appropriate LAN configuration method to obtain an IP address.
Table 3-3 LAN Configuration Methods
DHCP
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
36 Setting Up and Connecting the Console
Figure 2-4 (page 30) and use
• 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)
10/100 LAN cable
DNS Console Serial Port (RS-232)
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Table 3-2 to determine your physical connection
Required Connection Components
No DHCP
Yes DHCP or console serial port
No ARP Ping
No ARP Ping
Yes ARP Ping or console serial port
Yes Console serial port
Yes Console serial port or ARP Ping
No Cannot set up the LAN; reconsider your criteria
LAN Configuration Method
Table 3-3).