HP Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) management processors for HP ProLiant
servers virtualizes system controls to help simplify server setup,
engage health monitoring and power and thermal control, and promote
remote administration of HP ProLiant ML, DL, and BL servers. HP iLO
functions out-of-the-box without additional software installation and
functions regardless of the servers' state of operation. Basic system
board management functions, diagnostics, and essential Lights-Out
functionality ship standard, with selected HP ProLiant 300/500/700 rack
and tower servers, as well as selected HP ProLiant blade servers. The HP
iLO can be accessed from any location via a web browser and works
hand-in-hand with HP Systems Insight Manager, Insight Control, and
Insight Dynamics, helping customers unleash the value of the ProLiant
platform and deliver the highest possible quality of IT service to the
business.
The following steps will help to configure ilo in HP Proliant Servers :
1. First locate the ilo Port at the back of the server and connect the network cable from network.
2. Locate the HP Password tag, that contains the default ilo password and settings information.
3. Press F8 at Post to enter BIOS of iLO.
4. Configure a static IP for the ilo.
5. After configuring the IP address you can also change the password in the same window.
6. Save the settings, and log into any browser, and type the IP address of the ilo and it will give you the ilo window.
