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Hutch: /* "Remote Console - in use" */

2008-07-22T14:14:00Z

"Remote Console - in use"

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	== "Remote Console - in use" ==		== "Remote Console - in use" ==
		+
		+	=== iLO ===

	There does not appear to be an option within the ssh and Web interfaces of the iLO to reset the iLO and clear an "in use" remote console connection.		There does not appear to be an option within the ssh and Web interfaces of the iLO to reset the iLO and clear an "in use" remote console connection.

-	~~With iLO 2, select~~ '''Administration''', and then '''Network'''. Click '''Apply''', and iLO 2 will reset, freeing the remote console.	+	* Select '''Administration''', and then '''Network Settings'''. Click '''Apply''', and iLO will reset, freeing the remote console.
		+
		+	=== iLO 2 ===

-	~~With iLO~~, ~~select~~ '''Administration''', and then '''Network ~~Settings~~'''. Click '''Apply''', and iLO will reset, freeing the remote console.	+	Two ways:
		+	* Select '''Diagnostics''', and then click '''Reset''' under '''Reset Integrated Lights-Out 2'''.
		+	* Select '''Administration''', and then '''Network'''. Click '''Apply''', and iLO 2 will reset, freeing the remote console.

	== OpenSSH problems with iLO ssh server ==		== OpenSSH problems with iLO ssh server ==

Hutch: /* iLO 2 */

2008-07-21T18:50:23Z

iLO 2

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	=== iLO 2 ===		=== iLO 2 ===

-	* With iLO 2, you ~~will have to~~ use the Virtual Serial Port (VSP).	+	* With iLO 2, '''remcons''' is not available; you may use the Virtual Serial Port (VSP) to access a text console.
-		+	* To access the VSP, login to iLO 2 via ssh and type '''vsp'''.
	* The default '''Virtual Serial Port''' is '''COM 2; IRQ3; IO: 2F8H-2FFh''' (at least on an HP ProLiant DL360 G5).		* The default '''Virtual Serial Port''' is '''COM 2; IRQ3; IO: 2F8H-2FFh''' (at least on an HP ProLiant DL360 G5).

	You will have to start an '''agetty''' process on the COM2 port in order to use the VSP. RHEL 5 example:		You will have to start an '''agetty''' process on the COM2 port in order to use the VSP. RHEL 5 example:

-	* Add the following to '''/etc/inittab'''	+	* Add the following to '''/etc/inittab''':
	S1:2345:respawn:/sbin/agetty 115200 ttyS1 vt100		S1:2345:respawn:/sbin/agetty 115200 ttyS1 vt100

Hutch at 18:47, 21 July 2008

2008-07-21T18:47:08Z

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	In order to see the startup/shutdown messages on the VSP, add the following to the appropriate '''kernel''' line in '''/boot/grub/menu.lst''':		In order to see the startup/shutdown messages on the VSP, add the following to the appropriate '''kernel''' line in '''/boot/grub/menu.lst''':
-	kernel /vmlinuz-2.6.18-8.el5 ro root=LABEL=/ '''console=tty0 console=ttyS1,115200'''	+	...
		+	kernel /vmlinuz-2.6.18-8.el5 ro root=LABEL=/ '''console=tty0 console=ttyS1,115200'''
		+	....

	==== Links ====		==== Links ====

Hutch: /* iLO 2 */

2008-07-21T18:46:45Z

iLO 2

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	* With iLO 2, you will have to use the Virtual Serial Port (VSP).		* With iLO 2, you will have to use the Virtual Serial Port (VSP).

-	At least on an HP ProLiant DL360 G5:	+	* The default '''Virtual Serial Port''' is '''COM 2; IRQ3; IO: 2F8H-2FFh''' (at least on an HP ProLiant DL360 G5).

-	* The default '''Virtual Serial Port''' is '''COM 2; IRQ3; IO: 2F8H-2FFh'''.	+	You will have to start an '''agetty''' process on the COM2 port in order to use the VSP. RHEL 5 example:
-	* The default '''BIOS Serial Console Baud Rate''' is '''9600'''.	+
-		+
-	You will have to start a '''~~getty~~''' process on the COM2 ~~serial~~ port in order to use the VSP. RHEL 5 example:	+

	* Add the following to '''/etc/inittab'''		* Add the following to '''/etc/inittab'''
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	* Run '''telinit q''' to have '''init''' reread '''/etc/inittab'''.		* Run '''telinit q''' to have '''init''' reread '''/etc/inittab'''.

		+	In order to see the startup/shutdown messages on the VSP, add the following to the appropriate '''kernel''' line in '''/boot/grub/menu.lst''':
		+	kernel /vmlinuz-2.6.18-8.el5 ro root=LABEL=/ '''console=tty0 console=ttyS1,115200'''

	==== Links ====		==== Links ====

		+	* [http://debian.catsanddogs.com/component/option,com_smf/Itemid,41/topic,116.0/ Topic: Configuring iLO2 and Debian with serial support]
	* [http://dannf.org/bloggf/tech/ilo2-vsp-setup.html Starting a text-mode Debian install using the virtual serial port (VSP) via an ssh connection to iLO 2]		* [http://dannf.org/bloggf/tech/ilo2-vsp-setup.html Starting a text-mode Debian install using the virtual serial port (VSP) via an ssh connection to iLO 2]
		+	* [http://lists.freebsd.org/pipermail/freebsd-proliant/2007-August/000292.html no remcons in ilo2?]

	== "Remote Console - in use" ==		== "Remote Console - in use" ==

Hutch: /* iLO 2 */

2008-07-21T18:39:47Z

iLO 2

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	* The default '''Virtual Serial Port''' is '''COM 2; IRQ3; IO: 2F8H-2FFh'''.		* The default '''Virtual Serial Port''' is '''COM 2; IRQ3; IO: 2F8H-2FFh'''.
	* The default '''BIOS Serial Console Baud Rate''' is '''9600'''.		* The default '''BIOS Serial Console Baud Rate''' is '''9600'''.
		+
		+	You will have to start a '''getty''' process on the COM2 serial port in order to use the VSP. RHEL 5 example:
		+
		+	* Add the following to '''/etc/inittab'''
		+	S1:2345:respawn:/sbin/agetty 115200 ttyS1 vt100
		+
		+	* Run '''telinit q''' to have '''init''' reread '''/etc/inittab'''.
		+
		+
		+	==== Links ====
		+
		+	* [http://dannf.org/bloggf/tech/ilo2-vsp-setup.html Starting a text-mode Debian install using the virtual serial port (VSP) via an ssh connection to iLO 2]

	== "Remote Console - in use" ==		== "Remote Console - in use" ==

Hutch: /* iLO 2 */

2008-07-21T17:02:57Z

iLO 2

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	At least on an HP ProLiant DL360 G5:		At least on an HP ProLiant DL360 G5:

-	* The default '''~~BIOS~~ Serial ~~Console~~ Port''' is '''COM 2; IRQ3; IO: 2F8H-2FFh'''.	+	* The default '''Virtual Serial Port''' is '''COM 2; IRQ3; IO: 2F8H-2FFh'''.
	* The default '''BIOS Serial Console Baud Rate''' is '''9600'''.		* The default '''BIOS Serial Console Baud Rate''' is '''9600'''.

Hutch: /* iLO 2 */

2008-07-21T16:59:08Z

iLO 2

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	=== iLO 2 ===		=== iLO 2 ===

		+	* With iLO 2, you will have to use the Virtual Serial Port (VSP).

		+	At least on an HP ProLiant DL360 G5:
		+
		+	* The default '''BIOS Serial Console Port''' is '''COM 2; IRQ3; IO: 2F8H-2FFh'''.
		+	* The default '''BIOS Serial Console Baud Rate''' is '''9600'''.

	== "Remote Console - in use" ==		== "Remote Console - in use" ==

Hutch at 16:29, 21 July 2008

2008-07-21T16:29:50Z

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-	=== "Remote Console - in use" ===	+	== ssh console access ==
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		+	=== iLO ===
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		+	* To access a text console through the ssh iLO interface, use the '''remcons''' command.
		+
		+	=== iLO 2 ===
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		+
		+
		+	== "Remote Console - in use" ==

	There does not appear to be an option within the ssh and Web interfaces of the iLO to reset the iLO and clear an "in use" remote console connection.		There does not appear to be an option within the ssh and Web interfaces of the iLO to reset the iLO and clear an "in use" remote console connection.
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	With iLO, select '''Administration''', and then '''Network Settings'''. Click '''Apply''', and iLO will reset, freeing the remote console.		With iLO, select '''Administration''', and then '''Network Settings'''. Click '''Apply''', and iLO will reset, freeing the remote console.

-	=== OpenSSH problems with iLO ssh server ===	+	== OpenSSH problems with iLO ssh server ==

	The OpenSSH client on my Ubuntu 7.10 system is incompatible with the ssh server on an iLO system with 1.91 firmware. There may be problems with other OpenSSH/iLO versions.		The OpenSSH client on my Ubuntu 7.10 system is incompatible with the ssh server on an iLO system with 1.91 firmware. There may be problems with other OpenSSH/iLO versions.
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	As a workaround, use PuTTY.		As a workaround, use PuTTY.

-	=== Upgrading Firmware ===	+	== Upgrading Firmware ==

	To upgrade iLO/iLO 2 firmware through the iLO HTTPS interface, download the '''Online ROM Flash Component for Windows''', '''Extract''' the files, and '''Send firmware image''' of the appropriate firmware file (e.g., ''ilo191.bin''). Note that ''wine'' for UNIX systems works with the self-extracting .exe file.		To upgrade iLO/iLO 2 firmware through the iLO HTTPS interface, download the '''Online ROM Flash Component for Windows''', '''Extract''' the files, and '''Send firmware image''' of the appropriate firmware file (e.g., ''ilo191.bin''). Note that ''wine'' for UNIX systems works with the self-extracting .exe file.
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	* [http://h18013.www1.hp.com/support/files/lights-out/us/locate/20_6220.html iLO 2 Firmware]		* [http://h18013.www1.hp.com/support/files/lights-out/us/locate/20_6220.html iLO 2 Firmware]

-	=== Using Virtual Media with the Command-Line Interface ===	+	== Using Virtual Media with the Command-Line Interface ==

	The iLO 2 Virtual Media Java applet does not work well over a low-speed WAN[http://forums1.itrc.hp.com/service/forums/questionanswer.do?threadId=1111474&admit=-682735245+1193948869701+28353475]. My Linux ISOs would routinely not boot when using this Java applet.		The iLO 2 Virtual Media Java applet does not work well over a low-speed WAN[http://forums1.itrc.hp.com/service/forums/questionanswer.do?threadId=1111474&admit=-682735245+1193948869701+28353475]. My Linux ISOs would routinely not boot when using this Java applet.
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	You will likely want to start a Remote Console via the iLO 2's HTTPS interface.		You will likely want to start a Remote Console via the iLO 2's HTTPS interface.

-	=== Rebooting iLO ===	+	== Rebooting iLO ==

	To reboot iLO without unplugging the power to the system, run the following command on the SMASH interface.		To reboot iLO without unplugging the power to the system, run the following command on the SMASH interface.
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	[http://lists.freebsd.org/pipermail/freebsd-proliant/2006-March/000068.html any way to reset ilo without disconnecting power?]		[http://lists.freebsd.org/pipermail/freebsd-proliant/2006-March/000068.html any way to reset ilo without disconnecting power?]

-	=== Virtual Power Options ===	+	== Virtual Power Options ==

	From [http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/CoreRedirect.jsp?redirectReason=DocIndexPDF&prodSeriesId=397989&targetPage=http%3A%2F%2Fbizsupport.austin.hp.com%2Fbc%2Fdocs%2Fsupport%2FSupportManual%2Fc00553302%2Fc00553302.pdf HP Integrated Lights-Out 2 User Guide for Firmware 1.35]:		From [http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/CoreRedirect.jsp?redirectReason=DocIndexPDF&prodSeriesId=397989&targetPage=http%3A%2F%2Fbizsupport.austin.hp.com%2Fbc%2Fdocs%2Fsupport%2FSupportManual%2Fc00553302%2Fc00553302.pdf HP Integrated Lights-Out 2 User Guide for Firmware 1.35]:

Hutch: /* Virtual Power Options */

2008-06-24T21:19:01Z

Virtual Power Options

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	* '''Momentary Press''' button provides behavior identical to pressing the physical power button.		* '''Momentary Press''' button provides behavior identical to pressing the physical power button.
-	* '''Press and Hold''' is identical to pressing the physical power button for five seconds and then releasing	+	* '''Press and Hold''' is identical to pressing the physical power button for five seconds and then releasing it. This option provides the ACPI-compatible functionality that is implemented by some operating systems. These operating systems behave differently depending upon a short press or long press. The behavior of this option might circumvent any graceful shutdown features of the operating system.
-	it. This option provides the ACPI-compatible functionality that is implemented by some operating	+	* '''Cold Boot''' of the system immediately removes power from the system. The system will restart after approximately six seconds. This option is not available when the server is powered down. This option circumvents graceful operating system shutdown features.
-	systems. These operating systems behave differently depending upon a short press or long press. The	+	* '''Reset System''' initiates a system reset. This option is not available when the server is powered down. The behavior of this option might circumvent any graceful shutdown features of the operating system.
-	behavior of this option might circumvent any graceful shutdown features of the operating system.	+
-	* '''Cold Boot''' of the system immediately removes power from the system. The system will restart after	+
-	approximately six seconds. This option is not available when the server is powered down. This	+
-	option circumvents graceful operating system shutdown features.	+
-	* '''Reset System''' initiates a system reset. This option is not available when the server is powered down.	+
-	The behavior of this option might circumvent any graceful shutdown features of the operating system.	+

Hutch: /* Virtual Power Options */

2008-06-24T21:18:32Z

Virtual Power Options

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	=== Virtual Power Options ===		=== Virtual Power Options ===

-	From [~~HP Integrated Lights-Out 2 User Guide for Firmware 1.35~~ http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/CoreRedirect.jsp?redirectReason=DocIndexPDF&prodSeriesId=397989&targetPage=http%3A%2F%2Fbizsupport.austin.hp.com%2Fbc%2Fdocs%2Fsupport%2FSupportManual%2Fc00553302%2Fc00553302.pdf]:	+	From [http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/CoreRedirect.jsp?redirectReason=DocIndexPDF&prodSeriesId=397989&targetPage=http%3A%2F%2Fbizsupport.austin.hp.com%2Fbc%2Fdocs%2Fsupport%2FSupportManual%2Fc00553302%2Fc00553302.pdf HP Integrated Lights-Out 2 User Guide for Firmware 1.35]:

	* '''Momentary Press''' button provides behavior identical to pressing the physical power button.		* '''Momentary Press''' button provides behavior identical to pressing the physical power button.