HP Integrated Lights-Out 4 - Manual (Page 14)

1 Introduction to iLO
Overview
The HP iLO Management Engine is a set of embedded management features that support the
complete life cycle of the server, from initial deployment, to ongoing management, to service
alerting and remote support. HP iLO is one feature of the HP iLO Management Engine.
The HP iLO subsystem is a standard component of HP ProLiant servers that simplifies initial server
setup, server health monitoring, power and thermal optimization, and remote server administration.
The HP iLO subsystem includes an intelligent microprocessor, secure memory, and a dedicated
network interface. This design makes HP iLO independent of the host server and its operating
system.
HP iLO enables and manages the Active Health System and also features Agentless Management.
HP iLO monitors all key internal subsystems. When enabled, SNMP alerts are sent directly by HP
iLO, regardless of the host operating system or whether a host operating system is installed.
Embedded remote support software is available on HP ProLiant Gen8 servers with iLO 4, regardless
of the operating system software and without installing OS agents on the server.
HP iLO features
Using HP iLO, you can do the following:
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Monitor server health. iLO monitors temperatures in the server and sends corrective signals to
the fans to maintain proper server cooling. iLO also monitors firmware versions and the status
of fans, memory, the network, processors, power supplies, and internal storage.
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Download the Active Health System log. You can send the log file to HP when you have an
open support case.
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Manage multiple servers at one time by using the iLO Federation management features.
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Access a high-performance and secure Integrated Remote Console to the server from anywhere
in the world if you have a network connection to the server.
There are two versions of the Integrated Remote Console:
◦ .NET IRC
◦ Java IRC
General references to the Remote Console apply to both the .NET IRC and Java IRC, unless
otherwise specified.
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Use the shared .NET IRC to collaborate with up to four server administrators.
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Remotely mount high-performance Virtual Media devices to the server.
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Use Virtual Power and Virtual Media from the GUI, the CLI, or the iLO scripting toolkit for
many tasks, including the automation of deployment and provisioning.
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Securely and remotely control the power state of the managed server.
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Monitor the power consumption and server power settings.
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Implement true Agentless Management with SNMP alerts from HP iLO, regardless of the state
of the host server.
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Register a ProLiant Gen8 server for HP Insight Remote Support.
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Use local or directory-based user accounts to log in to iLO.
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Configure Kerberos authentication, which adds the HP Zero Sign In button to the login screen.
14 Introduction to iLO