| iLO Standard |
| Q1. |
What iLO Standard features are included with the purchase of a ProLiant server? |
| A1. |
iLO Standard offers a broad range of essential remote management features including the following:
- Virtual Power - full remote control of the server power button
- Remote text console - operating system-independent text-based console to display and control remote host server activities such as shutdown or start-up
- Virtual Serial Port - access serial port applications such as Windows® Server 2003 Emergency Management Services and tty sessions over your LAN
- Power Regulator for ProLiant settings - activate Static Low Power or Dynamic Power Saver modes from any iLO interface.
- Browser, command line, and scripting interfaces - flexible operation, configuration and maintenance in Linux and Windows environments
- Dedicated or shared network port - connect to iLO via the traditional iLO network interface or use text based features through a shared system NIC with optional VLAN support
- SSL and SSH encryption - all data transmitted between iLO processors and client browsers or command line interfaces is secure
- iLO & server diagnostics - detailed status, logs and alert forwarding
- Group administration - manage user accounts, settings and iLO Advanced Pack license keys on large groups of Integrated Lights-Out processors simultaneously
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| Q2. |
What is the latest iLO firmware version? |
| A2. |
iLO firmware version 1.90 is now available providing advanced control, security, diagnostic and iLO Select upgrade capabilities for ProLiant servers. |
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| Q3. |
What servers support iLO? |
| A3. |
iLO Standard and iLO Advanced are supported on most ProLiant ML/DL 300 and 500 Series servers and BL p-Class servers. Visit the Lights-Out Remote Management Supported Servers web site for the latest list of supported servers. |
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| Q4. |
How can I update my installed servers with new iLO features? |
| A4. |
Many new features are offered on existing servers simply by updating the firmware. You can do this locally using firmware update components, or over the network using RIBCL XML scripting with the HP Lights-Out Scripting utility, CPQPLOCFG. You can download the utilities, images and examples at no charge from the HP Support and Drivers site for Lights-Out Products. |
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| Q5. |
How do I deploy iLO if the host is online and I lost the password? |
| A5. |
The HP Lights-Out Online Configuration Utility is available for Windows and for Linux operating systems. The utility uses RIBCL XML scripts to configure iLO (1.41 and later) as well as RILOE II (1.13 or later). Download the utility and sample scripts, then follow appropriate links. This capability is available without rebooting the server and without prior knowledge of user credentials (you have to run this using OS administrator or root account privileges). |
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| Licensing |
| Q1. |
How do I access my license activation key? |
| A1. |
Starting in November 2007, a license entitlement certificate will be delivered in place of a license activation key. The license entitlement certificate will be delivered via physical shipment for existing product numbers (with the exception of tracking licenses) and via e-mail for the new electronic license product numbers. It will contain information needed to redeem license activation key(s) online or via fax. This new electronic redemption process will allow for easier license management and better service and support tracking. For more information, please visit http://www.hp.com/go/ICe-license.
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| Q2. |
What is an electronic license to use or E-Delivery LTU? |
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An electronic license is a new product offering which can be purchased as a single license or as multiple licenses with a single activation key. The customers will receive a license entitlement certificate via e-mail. The license entitlement certificate must be redeemed online or via fax in order to obtain the license activation key(s). Electronic license part numbers are only available through limited points of sale; if not available through your usual sales path, you may order the equivalent physical part number.
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iLO Select |
| Q1. |
What is iLO Select? |
| A1. |
iLO Select was first introduced on ProLiant servers with iLO 2 management processors. Now, iLO Select is available on first generation iLO based servers. An iLO Select key activates virtual media, directory services, two factor authentication and Power Regulator reporting on first generation iLO servers. |
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| Q2. |
How can I access iLO Select features on my ProLiant server? |
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Simply purchase an iLO Select Pack to obtain the license and key. By inputing the key through the browser, CLI or script, you can activate all of the iLO Select features supported on your ProLiant server. iLO Select features can only be activated on iLO management processors with iLO firmware version 1.90 or greater. |
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| Q3. |
Can I use the same iLO Select Pack license and key to activate features on iLO 2 management processors? |
| A3. |
Yes. The license and key provided with an iLO Select Pack can be used on either an iLO or iLO 2 based server. |
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| Q4. |
Is iLO Select supported on ProLiant p-Class blades with first generation iLO management processors? |
| A4. |
No. Since iLO Advanced is bundled with all first generation iLO based ProLiant server blades, there are no additional iLO features to activate. However, this is not the case with iLO 2 based ProLiant p-Class and c-Class server blades. For more information about iLO Select feature activation on iLO 2 server blades, visit the iLO 2 Select web page. |
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| Q5. |
How should I use iLO Select? |
| A5. |
iLO Select on first generation iLO based ProLiant ML and DL servers is an ideal upgrade for servers that are managed using a remote text console or virtual serial port. It provides an economical way to acquire advanced features such as virtual media, directory services, two-factor authentication and Power Regulator reporting without paying for remote graphical console capabilities. This situation is typically associated with servers running Linux operating systems. |
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iLO Advanced |
| Q1. |
What features are now available with the iLO Advanced? |
| A1. |
The key iLO Advanced features are (including the new 1.90 features):
- Virtual media - boot a remote server to a standard 1.44-MB diskette, CD or USB flash key on a client machine, or a network based floppy, ISO 9660 CD or flash key image from any network location
- Virtual graphical remote console - use a standard browser as a virtual desktop with full control over a remote server's video display, keyboard, and mouse during any system state
- Microsoft terminal services integration - use the high-performance Remote Desktop for Administration as the default console when the operating system is running
- Two-factor Authentication - restrict iLO access using advanced security requiring possession of a smartcard or USB flash key and a PIN.
- Directory services integration - use directory services, such as Microsoft Active Directory and Novell eDirectory, to authorize user access to Integrated Lights-Out processors
- Power management reporting - From any iLO interface, monitor current and historical power levels for Power Regulator for ProLiant.
- Flexible key acquisition and management - purchase single or multiple system keys and automate key activation to groups of systems with scripted deployment.
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| Q2. |
How are the advanced features of iLO enabled? |
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The iLO Advanced functionality can be activated by using a license key available with the purchase of a ProLiant Essentials Integrated Lights-Out Advanced Pack option (Part Number 263825-B21). This option provides a single-server license key that allows customer to switch on the advanced functionality on a single system. The license key can be entered in the license tab of the iLO user interface and upon acceptance of the license agreement, the iLO Advanced functionality is automatically enabled. Users must read and agree to the terms of the End User License Agreement included in the ProLiant Essentials Integrated Lights-Out Advanced Pack. For a free trial of iLO Advanced, register and download a 30-day evaluation key from the iLO Evaluation Key Registration site. |
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| Q3. |
What are the licensing options available for iLO Advanced Packs? |
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There are three license options from which to choose.
- Individual software option kits - For a single license and corresponding activation key to be used on a single server
- Flexible Quantity License Kit - For a single software package, providing one copy of the documentation and a single license key that is able to activate iLO Advanced features on a specified number of servers
- Activation Key Agreement - Available for customers who want a single key for iLO Advanced Pack licenses that they plan to purchase incrementally a large number of servers over time.
More information is available at the ProLiant Essentials Licensing Options web site.
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