HP XC System Software 3.2.1 manual HP ProLiant DL580 G5 Server Rear View

Figure 4-8 HP ProLiant DL580 G5 Server Rear View

The callouts in the figure enumerate the following:

1.The iLO Ethernet port is used for the connection to the Console Switch.

2.NIC1 is used for the connection to the Administration Switch (branch or root).

3.NIC2 is used for the connection to the external network.

Setup Procedure

Perform the following procedure from the iLO Setup Utility for each HP ProLiant DL580 G5 node in the HP XC system:

1.Use the instructions in the accompanying HP ProLiant hardware documentation to connect a monitor, mouse, and keyboard to the node.

2.Turn on power to the node. Watch the screen carefully during the power-on self-test, and press the F8 key when prompted to access the Integrated Lights Out Setup Utility.

3.Make the iLO settings listed in Table 4-15for each node in the hardware configuration.

Table 4-15 iLO Settings for HP ProLiant DL580 G5 Nodes

		Submenu
Name	Menu Name	Name	Option Name	Set to This Value
Administration	User		New	Create a common iLO user name and
				password for every node in the hardware
				configuration. The password must have a
				minimum of 8 characters by default, but
				this value is configurable.
				The user Administrator is predefined
				by default, but you must create your own
				user name and password. For security
				purposes, HP recommends that you delete
				the Administrator user.
				You must use this user name and password
				to access the console port.
	Network	DNS/DHCP	DHCP Enable	On
	Settings	CLI	Serial CLI	115200 (Press the F10 key to save the
			Speed	setting.)
			(bits/seconds)

4.Select File→Exit to exit the Integrated Lights Out Setup Utility and resume the power-on self-test.

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