HP Integrated Lights-Out 2 - Manual (Page 61)

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iLO 2 Subsystem Name is a name used by the iLO 2 subsystem. If DHCP and DNS are
configured correctly, this name can be used to connect to the iLO 2 subsystem instead of the
IP address. For more information, see
“iLO 2 subsystem name limitations” (page 61) .
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Link controls the speed and duplex of the iLO 2 network transceiver. The current link speed
of the primary dedicated iLO 2 NIC can be highlighted. Link settings include the following:
— Automatic (default) enables iLO 2 to negotiate the highest supported link speed and
duplex when connected to the network.
— 100Mb/FD forces a 100-Mb connection using full duplex.
— 100Mb/HD forces a 100-Mb connection using half duplex.
— 10Mb/FD forces a 10-Mb connection using full duplex.
— 10Mb/HD forces a 10-Mb connection using half duplex.
NOTE: If autosense is disabled, the network switch must match the iLO 2 settings to prevent
iLO 2 access issues.
You are not permitted to modify the NIC speed settings and autosense options on blade
servers. These settings are auto negotiated between iLO 2 and the Onboard Administrator.
iLO 2 subsystem name limitations
The iLO 2 subsystem name represents the DNS name of the iLO 2 subsystem. For example, ilo
instead of ilo.hp.com. This name can only be used, if DHCP and DNS are configured properly
to connect to the iLO 2 subsystem name instead of the IP address.
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Name service limitations – The subsystem name is used as part of the DNS name and WINS
name. However DNS and WINS limitations differ:
— DNS allows alphanumeric and hyphen. WINS allows alphanumeric, hyphen and
underscore.
— WINS subsystem names are truncated at 15 characters, DNS are not.
If you require underscores, they can be entered in RBSU or using the iLO 2 scripting utility.
NOTE: Name service limitations also apply to the domain name.
To avoid name space issues:
◦ Do not use the underscore character.
◦ Limit subsystem names to 15 characters.
◦ Verify you can ping iLO by IP address and by DNS/WINS name.
◦ Verify NSLOOKUP correctly resolves the iLO network address and that there are no
namespace conflicts.
◦ Verify DNS and WINS both correctly resolve the name (if you are using both).
◦ Flush the DNS name if you make any name space changes.
iLO 2 Shared Network Port
The iLO 2 Shared Network Port enables you to choose either the system NIC or dedicated iLO 2
Dedicated Management NIC for server management. When you enable the iLO 2 Shared Network
Port, both regular network traffic, and network traffic intended for iLO 2 pass through the system
NIC.
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