Configuring iLO 2 73
1.
iLO 2 configuration
2.
Server RAID verification
3.
Virtual media connection
4.
Software installation
iLO 2 configuration screen
This screen enables you to change the following settings:
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Administrator password. HP recommends changing the default password.
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Network configuration settings. The following are the default settings:
o
Enable DHCP—Yes
o
Enable Static IP Bay Configuration—No
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If connected to the blade in enclosure slot 1, you can enable Static IP Bay configuration to
preconfigure the static address for other iLO 2 processors in the enclosure.
In the default configuration, the iLO 2 being updated gets its IP address through DHCP. Other iLO 2
processors in the enclosure must be configured separately. If these settings are not changed, clicking
Next
displays the next page in the setup wizard. If either of these settings are changed, iLO 2 reboots to invoke
the updated settings.
The following configuration combinations are also available (the default setting is in parentheses):
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Enable DHCP (Yes) and Enable Static IP Bay Configuration (Yes)
This configuration causes the iLO 2 being configured to get its IP address through DHCP. Clicking
Next
displays the Static IP Bay Configuration page, enabling you to specify the IP addresses for
other iLO 2s in the enclosure. After you click
Next
, you are prompted to verify that you want to use
DHCP for this iLO 2 IP address.
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Enable DHCP (No) and Enable Static IP Bay Configuration (Yes)
This configuration causes the iLO 2 being configured to set its IP address according to the settings
specified through the Static IP Bay Configuration. Clicking
Next
displays the Static IP Bay
Configuration page.
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Enable DHCP (No) and Enable Static IP Bay Configuration (No)
This configuration causes the iLO 2 being configured to set its IP address according to the settings
specified through the Network Settings page. Clicking
Next
displays the Network Settings page.
To save any network changes, you must have the Configure iLO 2 privilege.
Click
Next
to save changes and continue.
Verify Server RAID Configuration screen
This step of the installation wizard enables you to verify and accept server RAID configuration settings.
Verify the detected RAID level for the hard drives on the blade server displayed on the web page and do
one of the following:
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Click
Next
to keep current RAID settings.
•
Click
Default Settings
to automatically configure the RAID level based on the number of installed
drives. You are prompted to verify that you want to reset the RAID level because this could result in
loss of data. Resetting the RAID level requires a server power-on or reboot. iLO 2 displays a page