HP Integrity iLO 2 MP 5991-6005 manual Preparing to Set Up iLO 2 MP, Physical Connection Matrix

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 2-3and Figure 2-4 (page 30) and use Table 3-2to determine your physical connection method.

Table 3-2lists 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)

Required Connection Components

•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)

LAN port 10/100 LAN cable

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 Table 3-3).

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 3-3provides 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	DNS	Console Serial Port (RS-232)	LAN Configuration Method
Yes	Yes	No	DHCP
Yes	Yes	Yes	DHCP or console serial port
No	No	No	ARP Ping
No	Yes	No	ARP Ping
No	Yes	Yes	ARP Ping or console serial port
Yes	No	Yes	Console serial port
No	No	Yes	Console serial port or ARP Ping
Yes	No	No	Cannot set up the LAN; reconsider your criteria

36 Setting Up and Connecting the Console