HP Integrated Lights-Out 3 - Manual (Page 12)

1 Introduction to iLO
The iLO software can remotely perform most functions that otherwise require a visit to the servers
at the data center, computer room, or remote location. iLO allows you to 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 server hard drives.
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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 multiple 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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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.
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Use iLO language packs to switch between English and another supported language.
For more information about the iLO 3 features, see http://www.hp.com/go/iLO3 .
iLO web interface
The iLO web interface groups similar tasks for easy navigation and workflow. It is organized in a
navigational tree view located on the left side of the page. The top-level branches are Information,
Remote Console, Virtual Media, Power Management, Network, and Administration. If you have
a ProLiant server blade, the BL c-Class branch is included.
When using the iLO web interface, note the following:
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Each high-level iLO branch has a submenu that you can display by clicking the + icon to the
left of that branch. Each menu topic displays a page title that describes the information or
settings available on that page. The page title might not reflect the name that is displayed on
the menu option.
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Assistance for all iLO pages is available from the iLO help pages. To access page-specific
help, click the ? icon on the upper right side of the page.
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Typical administrator tasks are available from the Administration and Network branches of
the iLO web interface. These tasks are described in
“Setting up iLO” (page 14) and
“Configuring iLO” (page 25) .
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Typical user tasks are available from the Information, Remote Console, Virtual Media, Power
Management, and BL c-Class branches of the iLO web interface. These tasks are described
in
“Using iLO” (page 92) .
12 Introduction to iLO