Troubleshooting iLO

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Incorrect Time or Date of the Entries in the Event Log

You can update the time and date on iLO by running the RBSU. This utility automatically sets the time and date on the processor using the server time and date. The time and date are also updated by Insight Management agents on supported network operating systems.

Inability to Upgrade iLO Firmware

If you attempt to upgrade the iLO firmware and it does not respond, does not accept the firmware upgrade, or is terminated before a successful upgrade, the following options are available:

iLO network flash recovery

ROMPaq

iLO Network Flash Recovery

The iLO network flash recovery payload enables you to recover from a failed firmware upgrade. The flash recovery payload uses FTP, which can only be used when the flash recovery payload is active, to transfer the firmware image to iLO. The flash recovery payload should only be used if:

Previous firmware upgrade attempts have failed.

You are unable to connect to the Web browser.

No other firmware upgrade option is available. Servers with a floppy drive can use the ROMPaq option. ProLiant BL p-Class servers must use the flash recovery payload.

If the iLO firmware image is damaged, missing, or otherwise corrupted, then the iLO flash recovery process is used to re-flash iLO. The flash recovery process is for the sole purpose of getting the system re-flashed. No other processes can be run until the recovery process is complete.

Diagnostic Steps

Before attempting a flash recovery of the firmware, use the following diagnostic steps to verify that flash recovery is needed: