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2 Setting up iLO
The iLO default settings enable you to use most features without additional configuration. However,
the configuration flexibility of iLO enables customization for multiple enterprise environments. This
chapter discusses the initial iLO setup steps. For information about additional configuration options,
see
“Configuring iLO” (page 25) .
Complete the initial setup steps:
1.
Decide how you want to handle networking and security. For more information, see “Preparing
to set up iLO” (page 14) .
2. Connect iLO to the network. For more information, see “Connecting iLO to the network”
(page 16) .
3. If you are not using dynamic IP addressing, configure a static IP address by using iLO RBSU.
For more information, see
“Setting up iLO by using iLO RBSU” (page 16) .
4. If you are using the local accounts feature, set up your user accounts by using iLO RBSU or
the iLO web interface. For more information, see
“Setting up iLO by using iLO RBSU” (page 16)
or “Setting up iLO by using the iLO web interface” (page 21) .
5. Install an iLO license. For more information, see “Activating iLO licensed features” (page 22) .
6. If required, install the iLO drivers. For more information, see “Installing the iLO drivers”
(page 22) .
Preparing to set up iLO
Before setting up an iLO management processor, you must decide how to handle networking and
security. The following questions can help you configure iLO:
1.
How should iLO connect to the network?
For a graphical representation and explanation of the available connections, see “Connecting
iLO to the network” (page 16) .
Typically, iLO is connected to the network through one of the following:
•
A corporate network that both the NIC and the iLO port are connected to. This connection
enables access to iLO from anywhere on the network and reduces the amount of
networking hardware and infrastructure required to support iLO. However, on a corporate
network, traffic can hinder iLO performance.
•
A dedicated management network with the iLO port on a separate network. A separate
network improves performance and security because you can physically control which
workstations are connected to the network. A separate network also provides redundant
access to the server when a hardware failure occurs on the corporate network. In this
configuration, iLO cannot be accessed directly from the corporate network.
2. How will iLO acquire an IP address?
To access iLO after connecting it to the network, the iLO management processor must acquire
an IP address and subnet mask by using either a dynamic or static process.
•
A dynamic IP address is set by default. iLO obtains the IP address and subnet mask from
DNS or DHCP servers. This method is the simplest.
•
A static IP address is used if DNS or DHCP servers are not available on the network. A
static IP address can be configured by using iLO RBSU. For more information, see
“Configuring a static IP address by using iLO RBSU” (page 17) .
IMPORTANT: If you plan to use a static IP address, you must have the IP address before
starting the iLO setup process.
14 Setting up iLO