Table 3-11 Physical Connection Matrix

Connection Method

Required Connection Components

RS-232 serial port

1. Host console

2.RS-232 serial port DB-9F to DB-9F cable

3.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 3-12for possible scenarios.)

Once you have determined the iLO 2 MP access, you must determine how you will configure the iLO 2 MP LAN in order to acquire an IP address. There are three methods available.

DHCP/DNS

ARP Ping

RS-232 serial port

Table 3-12provides all the possible scenarios to consider. Use this table to help you select the appropriate LAN configuration method to obtain an IP address.

Table 3-12 LAN Configuration Methods

DHCP

DNS

RS-232 Serial Port (MP

LAN Configuration Method

 

 

LC command)

 

Yes

Yes

No

DHCP

Yes

Yes

Yes

DHCP or RS-232 serial port

No

No

No

ARP Ping

No

Yes

No

ARP Ping

No

Yes

Yes

ARP Ping or RS-232

Yes

No

Yes

RS-232 serial port

No

No

Yes

RS-232 serial port or ARP Ping

Yes

No

No

Cannot set up the LAN. Reconsider your criteria.

Once you have determined how you will configure the iLO 2 MP LAN in order to acquire an IP address, you must configure the iLO 2 MP LAN using the selected method.

Configuring the iLO 2 MP LAN Using DHCP and DNS

DHCP automatically configures all DHCP-enabled servers with IP addresses, subnet masks, and gateway addresses. All HP Integrity entry class servers with the iLO 2 MP are shipped from the factory with DHCP enabled.

HP recommends using the DHCP and DNS method to simplify access to the iLO 2 MP.

NOTE: You can use ARP Ping regardless of the status of DHCP unless an IP address has ever been acquired using DHCP. Once an IP address is assigned using DHCP, ARP Ping is permanently disabled.

When you use DHCP and DNS, you can connect to the iLO 2 MP by typing the default host name in your browser rather than an IP address only if the following applies:

Console Setup

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