iLO Dedicated NIC
Management Clients
Production Clients
Server NIC
HPE Server
Hub/Switch
Hub/Switch
Management Network
Production Network
Figure 1: Dedicated management network
iLO IP address acquisition
To enable iLO access after it is connected to the network, the iLO management processor must acquire an IP address and
subnet mask. You can use a dynamic address or a static address.
Dynamic IP address
A dynamic IP address is set by default. iLO obtains the IP address and subnet mask from DNS or DHCP servers. This
method is the simplest.
If you use DHCP:
• The iLO management port must be connected to a network that is connected to a DHCP server, and iLO must be
on the network before power is applied. DHCP sends a request soon after power is applied. If the DHCP request is
not answered when iLO first boots, it will reissue the request at 90-second intervals.
• The DHCP server must be configured to provide DNS and WINS name resolution.
Static IP address
If DNS or DHCP servers are not available on the network, a static IP address is used. A static IP address can be
configured by using the iLO 5 Configuration Utility.
If you plan to use a static IP address, you must have the IP address before starting the iLO setup process.
iLO access security
You can use the following methods to manage access to iLO:
Local accounts
Up to 12 user accounts can be stored in iLO. This configuration is ideal for small environments such as labs and small-
sized or medium-sized businesses.
Login security with local accounts is managed through the iLO Access Settings and user privileges.
Directory services
To support more than 12 users, configure iLO to use a directory service to authenticate and authorize access. This
configuration enables an unlimited number of users and easily scales to the number of iLO devices in an enterprise.
If you plan to use directory services, consider enabling at least one local administrator account for alternative access.
A directory provides a central point of administration for iLO devices and users, and the directory can enforce a
strong password policy.
Set up HPE iLO on the HPE ProLiant e910t Server Blade
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