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LAN drop, IP address, and networking information from that of the port used by the operating
system.
Table 3-5 lists the appropriate connection method, required connection components, and
connectors to the host console. Use Table 3-5 to determine the physical connection method.
Table 3-5 Console Connection Matrix
Required Connection ComponentsConsole Connection MethodOperating
System
10/100 LAN cableLANHP-UX
1. RS-232 DB-9F to DB-9F straight cable
2. Console device (for example, a laptop or ASCII terminal)
LAN port local RS-232 serial
port remote/modem port
Determining the iLO MP LAN Configuration Method
To access the iLO MP through the iLO MP LAN, the iLO MP must acquire an IP address. The
way the iLO MP acquires an IP address depends on whether DHCP is enabled or disabled on
the server, and if DHCP and DNS services are available to the server. (See Table 3-6 for possible
scenarios.)
Once you have determined the iLO MP access, you must determine how you will configure the
iLO MP LAN to acquire an IP address using the following methods:
• DHCP/DNS through the MP LAN: use the DNS name located 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 address using a laptop and the management LAN
• Local RS-232 serial port and a serial console
• Remote/modem port
Table 3-6 provides all the possible scenarios. Use this table to help you select the appropriate
LAN configuration method to obtain an IP address.
Table 3-6 MP LAN Configuration Methods
MP LAN Configuration MethodRS-232 Serial Port (iLO MP LC
command)
DNSDHCP
DHCPNoYesYes
DHCP, RS-232 serial port, or remote/modem portYesYesYes
ARP PingNoNoNo
ARP PingNoYesNo
ARP Ping, RS-232 serial port, or remote/modem portYesYesNo
RS-232 serial port, or remote/modem portYesNoYes
RS-232 serial port, remote/modem port, or ARP PingYesNoNo
Cannot set up the LAN. Reconsider your criteria.NoNoYes
Once you have determined how you will configure the iLO MP LAN in order to acquire an IP
address, you must configure the iLO MP LAN using the selected method.
Configuring the iLO MP LAN Using DHCP and DNS
DHCP automatically configures all DHCP-enabled servers with IP addresses, subnet masks, and
gateway addresses. All HP 9000 entry class servers with the iLO MP are shipped from the factory
with DHCP enabled.
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