HP Integrated Lights-Out iLO Security, Security Features, General Security Guidelines

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iLO Security
In This Section
Security Features ........................................................................................................................	135
General Security Guidelines.......................................................................................................	135
Encryption ..................................................................................................................................	136
iLO Security Override Switch Administration ...........................................................................	136
User Accounts ............................................................................................................................	137
Password Guidelines...................................................................................................................	139
Certificates..................................................................................................................................	140
Securing RBSU ..........................................................................................................................	141

Security Features

iLO provides the following security features:

•User-defined TCP/IP ports ("Network Settings" on page 91)

•User actions logged in the iLO Event Log

•Progressive delays for failed login attempts ("Login Security" on page 138)

•Support for X.509 CA signed certificates (on page 140)

•Support for RBSU settings ("Global Security Settings" on page 139)

•Support for optional LDAP-based directory services authentication and authorization (requires iLO Advanced)

•Encrypted communication using SSL and SSH.

General Security Guidelines

The following are general guidelines concerning security for iLO:

•For maximum security, iLO should be set up on a separate management network.