Configuring and using iLO Federation
iLO Federation
iLO Federation enables you to manage multiple servers from one system using the iLO web interface.
When configured for iLO Federation, iLO uses multicast discovery and peer-to-peer communication to
enable communication between the systems in an iLO Federation group.
When an iLO Federation page loads, a data request is sent from the iLO system running the web
interface to its peers, and from those peers to other peers until all data for the selected iLO Federation
group is retrieved.
iLO supports the following features:
• Group health status—View server health and model information.
• Group Virtual Media—Connect scripted media for access by the servers in an iLO Federation group.
• Group power control—Manage the power status of the servers in an iLO Federation group.
• Group power capping—Set dynamic power caps for the servers in an iLO Federation group.
• Group firmware update—Update the firmware of the servers in an iLO Federation group.
• Group license installation—Enter a license key to activate iLO licensed features on the servers in an
iLO Federation group.
• Group configuration—Add iLO Federation group memberships for multiple iLO systems.
Any user can view information on iLO Federation pages, but a license is required for using the following
features: Group Virtual Media, Group power control, Group power capping, Group configuration, and
Group firmware update.
Configuring iLO Federation
Prerequisites for using the iLO Federation features
Procedure
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The network configuration meets the iLO Federation requirements.
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If you use the default multicast option values, configuration is not required.
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iLO Federation group memberships are configured
All iLO systems are automatically added to the
DEFAULT
group.
• Enclosure support for iLO Federation is configured in the Onboard Administrator software (ProLiant
server blades only).
This setting is enabled by default.
For more information, see the iLO Federation user guide.
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