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Always-on Capability
The iLO 2 MP is active and available through the iLO 2 MP LAN connection and the local serial
port connection as long as the power cord is plugged in. In the event of a complete power failure,
the iLO 2 MP data is protected by an onboard battery backup.
Virtual Front Panel
The virtual front panel (VFP) presents a summary of the system front panel using direct console
addressing.
Multiple Access Methods
The available methods to access the iLO 2 MP are as follows:
IPMI/LAN Through the iLO 2 MP MAC address
LAN Using telnet, web, or SSH to access the iLO 2 MP LAN
Local Serial Port Using a terminal or laptop computer for direct connection
Web Using a GUI
Security
The iLO 2 MP provides strong security for remote management in IT environments, such as the
following:
• User-defined TCP/IP ports
• User accounts and access management
• Lightweight Directory Access Protocol- (LDAP) based directory services authentication and
authorization
• Encrypted communication using SSL and SSH
User Access Control
The iLO 2 MP is restricted by user accounts. User accounts are password protected and are
assigned access rights that define a specific level of access to the server and to the iLO 2 MP
commands. The iLO 2 MP supports both LDAP directory user authentication and locally stored
iLO 2 MP user accounts. iLO 2 MP users can have any of the following access rights:
Console Access Right to access the system console (the host operating
system). This does not bypass host authentication
requirements, if any.
Power Control Access Right to power on, power off, or reset the server, and the
right to configure the power restore policy.
Local User Administration Access Right to configure locally stored user accounts.
iLO 2 MP Configuration Access Right to configure all iLO 2 MP settings and some system
settings, such as the power restore policy.
Virtual Media Access Enables Advanced Pack license users the right to use the
virtual media applet.
Multiple Users
Multiple users can interact with the iLO 2 MP. However, iLO 2 MP command mode and console
mode are mirrored, allowing only one user at a time to have write access to the shared console.
When a command is completed, write access is released and any user can initiate another
command.
20 Introduction to iLO 2 MP