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iLO 2 setup
Quick setup
To quickly setup iLO 2 using the default settings for iLO 2 Standard and iLO Advanced features, follow
the steps below:
1.
Prepare—Decide how you want to handle networking and security ("
Preparing to setup iLO 2
" on
page
16
)
2.
Connect iLO 2 to the network ("
Connecting to the network
" on page
18
).
3.
If you are not using dynamic IP addressing, use the iLO 2 RBSU to configure a static IP address
("
Configuring the IP address
" on page
18
).
4.
Log into iLO 2 from a supported browser or command line using the default user name, password,
and DNS name provided on the iLO 2 Network Settings tag attached to the server ("
Logging in to
iLO 2 for the first time
" on page
19
).
5.
Change the default user name and password on the administrator account to your predefined
selections
6.
If you are using the local accounts feature, set up your user accounts ("
Setting up user accounts
" on
page
19
).
7.
Activate iLO 2 advanced features ("
Activating iLO 2 licensed features using a browser
" on page
20
).
8.
Install the iLO 2 device drivers ("
Installing iLO 2 device drivers
" on page
21
).
Preparing to setup iLO 2
Before setting up your iLO 2 management processors, you must decide how to handle networking and
security. The following questions can help you configure iLO 2 for your needs:
1.
How should iLO 2 connect to the network? For a graphical representation and explanation of the
available connections, see the section, "Connect to the network ("
Connecting to the network
" on
page
18
)."
Typically iLO 2 is connected to the network using either:
o
A corporate network where both the NIC and the iLO 2 port are connected to the corporate
network. This connection enables access to iLO 2 from anywhere on the network and reduces the
amount of networking hardware and infrastructure required to support iLO 2. However, on a
corporate network, network traffic can hinder iLO 2 performance.
o
A dedicated management network with the iLO 2 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
2 cannot be accessed directly from the corporate network.
2.
How will iLO 2 acquire an IP address?
