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Preparing to Set Up iLO 2 MP
Perform the following tasks before you configure the iLO 2 MP LAN:
• Determine the physical access method to select and connect cables.
• Determine the iLO 2 MP LAN configuration method and assign an IP address if necessary.
Determining the Physical iLO 2 MP Access Method
Before you can access the iLO 2 MP, you must determine the correct physical connection method.
The iLO 2 MP has a separate LAN port from the system LAN port. It requires a separate LAN
drop, IP address, and networking information from that of the operating system LAN port. See
Figure 2-3 and Figure 2-4 (page 30) and use Table 3-2 to determine your physical connection
method.
Table 3-2 lists the appropriate connection method, required connection components, and
connectors to the host console.
Table 3-2 Physical Connection Matrix
Required Connection ComponentsConnection Method
• Host console
• Console serial port (RS-232) DB-9F to DB-9F cable (modem eliminator cable)
• Emulation terminal device (for example, a PC, laptop, or ASCII terminal)
Console serial port
(RS-232)
10/100 LAN cableLAN port
Determining the iLO 2 MP LAN Configuration Method
To access the iLO 2 MP through the iLO 2 MP LAN, the iLO 2 MP must acquire an IP address.
The way the iLO 2 MP acquires an IP address is dependent upon whether DHCP is enabled or
disabled on the server, and if DHCP and DNS services are available to the server (see Table 3-3).
Once you have determined the iLO 2 MP access method, you must determine how you will
configure the iLO 2 MP LAN in order to acquire an IP address using the following methods:
• DHCP/DNS through the management LAN: use the DNS name on the toe-tag on the server.
• Setting up a static IP number using a laptop with DHCP services and the management LAN.
• ARP Ping to set a static IP using a laptop and the management LAN
• Local RS-232 serial port and a serial console.
Table 3-3 provides all the possible IP address acquisition scenarios. Use this table to help you
select the appropriate LAN configuration method to obtain an IP address.
Table 3-3 LAN Configuration Methods
LAN Configuration MethodConsole Serial Port (RS-232)DNSDHCP
DHCPNoYesYes
DHCP or console serial portYesYesYes
ARP PingNoNoNo
ARP PingNoYesNo
ARP Ping or console serial portYesYesNo
Console serial portYesNoYes
Console serial port or ARP PingYesNoNo
Cannot set up the LAN; reconsider your criteriaNoNoYes
36 Setting Up and Connecting the Console