Server Blade Configuration and Utilities
Using the iLO static IP bay configuration will:
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Help avoid the costs of a DHCP infrastructure to support the blade environment.
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Provide easier setup with automatic iLO address generation for all or a few
selected bays.
iLO Hardware and Firmware Requirements
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An updated EEPROM on the power back plane to support the multi-record
format
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A server blade management module must be present and functioning properly
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The iLO IPMI stack must be initialized
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The iLO should be initialized and functioning
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The most current version of iLO firmware to support this feature
User requirements
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Users must have the Configure iLO Settings privilege
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The network must function properly
Configuring a ProLiant BL p-Class Blade Enclosure
To configure a BL p-Class blade enclosure using static IP bay addressing, you must:
1.
Install a server blade in bay 1 of the BL p-Class enclosure. The server blade does
not need to be configured or have an operating system installed. The server blade
must be configured before installing any additional blades in the enclosure.
2.
Connect a client device to the front-panel iLO port of the blade using the local
I/O cable. The local I/O cable connects to the I/O port on the front of the server
blade. This will enable the static 192.168.1.1 for the iLO web interface.
3.
Configure the enclosure setting. Using the iLO web interface, select the
BL p-Class tab to access the Enclosure Static IP Settings. The BL p-Class tab
provides a user interface for configuring the enclosure-level static IP addresses.
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