Table 2: Setup checklist
Step
Action
Procedure
Status
Standard setup
1
Preparation
1.
Determine an access method to select and connect
the cables.
2.
Determine a LAN configuration method and assign
an IP address if necessary.
2
Configure the iLO 3 MP
LAN
Select one of the three methods to configure the LAN
for iLO 3 MP access:
• DHCP with DNS
• RS-232 serial port
• Static IP address
3
Log on to the iLO 3 MP
Log on to the iLO 3 MP from a supported web browser
or command line using the default user name and
password.
4
Change default user
name and password
Change the default user name and password on the
administrator account to your predefined selections.
5
Set up user accounts
Set up the user accounts if you are using the local
accounts feature.
6
Set up security access
Set up the security access settings.
Accessing UEFI or the OS from iLO MP
The Unified Extensible Firmware Interface is an architecture that provides an interface between the
server OS and the server firmware. UEFI provides a standard environment for booting an OS and running
preboot applications.
Use this procedure to access UEFI or the OS from the iLO MP. Your security parameters were set
regarding remote access.
NOTE:
Commands are case-insensitive.
Procedure
1.
From the MP Main Menu, enter the command
co
to access the Console.
NOTE:
Terminal windows must be set to a window size of 80 columns x 25 rows for optimal viewing of
the console at UEFI
2.
After memory test and CPU late self test the following message appears:
Press Ctrl-C now to bypass loading option ROM UEFI drivers.
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Accessing UEFI or the OS from iLO MP
