HP Integrity iLO 2 MP 5991-6005 manual Standard Features

1 Introduction to iLO 2 MP

The Integrated Lights-Out Management Processor (iLO MP) for entry class Integrity servers is an autonomous management subsystem embedded directly on the server. It is the foundation of the server’s High Availability (HA) embedded server and fault management. It also provides system administrators secure remote management capabilities regardless of server status or location. The iLO MP is available whenever the system is connected to a power source, even if the server main power switch is in the off position.

HP has used several different names to describe the management functionality embedded in servers, including “the management processor.” In addition, HP uses the term “management processor” to refer to any embedded microprocessor that manages a system. Management processor is a descriptive term (such as “server”), and iLO is a brand name or label (such as “Integrity”).

Remote access is the key to maximizing efficiency of administration and troubleshooting for enterprise servers. Integrity servers are designed so all administrative functions that can be performed locally, can also be performed remotely. iLO enables remote access to the operating system console, control over the server’s power and hardware reset functionality, and works with the server to enable remote network booting through a variety of methods.

iLO 2 is an Integrated Lights Out 2 Management Processor (iLO 2 MP) with the latest advanced digital video redirection technology. This new feature gives you a higher performance graphics console redirection experience than with the previous iLO.

This chapter addresses the following topics:

•“Features” (page 19)

•“Advanced Pack License” (page 23)

•“Supported Systems and Required Components and Cables” (page 24)

•“iLO 2 MP Supported Browsers and Client Operating Systems” (page 24)

•“Security” (page 25)

Features

iLO 2 MP functionality includes the following:

•Control of power, reset, and Transfer of Control (TOC) capabilities

•Console access

•Display and recording of system events

•Display of detailed information about the various internal subsystems and field replaceable units (FRUs)

•A virtual front panel to monitor system status and see the state of front panel LEDs

The iLO 2 MP is completely independent of the host system and the operating system. It has its own microprocessor and runs its own firmware. The operating system cannot send packets out on the iLO 2 MP LAN, and packets on the iLO 2 MP LAN cannot go to the operating system.

The iLO 2 MP LAN is exclusive to the iLO 2 MP and is driven by an embedded realtime operating system (RTOS) running on the iLO 2 MP.

The iLO 2 MP offers the following standard and advanced features.

Standard Features

The iLO 2 MP standard features provide the following basic system board management functions, diagnostics, and essential Lights-Out functionality on iLO 2-supported HP servers:

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