Using iLO

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Using Telnet

To use telnet, the iLO Remote Console Port Configuration and Remote Console Data Encryption on the Global Settings screen must be configured as follows:

1.Set the Remote Console Port Configuration to Enabled.

2.Set the Remote Console Data Encryption to No.

You can open either a telnet based Remote Console session or a browser-based Remote Console session. You cannot open both at the same time. An error message is generated if both sessions are opened simultaneously.

To access iLO using telnet:

1.Open a telnet window.

2.When prompted, enter the IP address or DNS name, login name, and password.

NOTE: Access through telnet will be disabled, if the remote console port configuration on the Global Settings tab is set to Disabled or Automatic, or if remote console data encryption is enabled.

To terminate a telnet session:

1.Press the Ctrl+] keys and press the Enter key at the prompt.

2.If you see an extra carriage return each time the Enter key is pressed, press the Ctrl+] keys and enter set crlf off at the prompt.

Refer to "iLO VT100+ Key Map (on page 119)" for a complete list of key sequences.

Telnet Simple Command Set

The following key sequences for simple command set are available for use during telnet sessions. These commands are available only when in a telnet-based Remote Console or Virtual Serial Port session.

Action

Key Sequence

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POWER ON

CTRL P 1

CTRL P is the prefix for the Power

 

 

commands. The 1 indicates an ON

 

 

selection.