Operational overview, Guide overview, New in this release of ilo 2 – HP Integrated Lights-Out User Manual
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Operational overview
Guide overview
HP iLO 2 provides multiple ways to configure, update, and operate servers remotely. The HP Integrated
Lights-Out 2 User Guide describes these features and how to use them with the browser-based interface
and RBSU. Some features are licensed features and may only be accessed after purchasing an optional
license. For more information, see "Licensing (on page
)."
The HP Integrated Lights-Out Management Processor Scripting and Command Line Resource Guide
describes the syntax and tools available to use iLO 2 through a command-line or scripted interface.
This documentation discusses HP Integrated Lights-Out for ProLiant ML/DL servers, as well as ProLiant
BladeSystem server blades. For information on iLO for Integrity servers and server blades, see the HP
website
This guide includes information about iLO 2 firmware version 1.11, 1.2x, 1.3x, 1.70, 1.75, and 1.77.
New in this release of iLO 2
iLO 2 version 2.00 adds:
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Directory services support for Windows 2008 Active Directory.
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Enhanced troubleshooting procedures.
iLO 2 overview
iLO 2 can remotely perform most functions that otherwise require a visit to servers at the data center,
computer room, or remote location. The following are just a few examples of using iLO 2 features.
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iLO 2 Remote Console and virtual power enables you to view a stalled remote server with blue
screen conditions and restart the server without onsite assistance.
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iLO 2 Remote Console enables you to change BIOS settings when necessary.
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iLO 2 Virtual KVM technology provides a high-performance remote console that enables you to
remotely administer operating systems and applications in everyday situations.
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iLO 2 virtual CD/DVD-ROM or floppy enables you to install an operating system or flash system
firmware over the network from images on your workstations or on centralized web servers.
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iLO 2 Virtual Folder enables you to update operating system drivers or copy system files without
physical media or creating a disk image.
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iLO 2 scripting enables you to use virtual power and virtual media in other scripting tools to
automate deployment and provisioning.
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iLO 2 actively participates in monitoring and maintaining server health, referred to as embedded
health. iLO 2 monitors temperatures in the server and sends corrective signals to the fans to maintain