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Remote management interfaces, Web interface, Cli command line interface – HP ProLiant DL140 G3 Server User Manual

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Remote management interfaces

The following paragraphs provide examples on how to use the various interfaces. The CLI and KCS interfaces

provide the user with advanced management features as specified in the Lights-Out 100 User Guide.

Web interface

This is a basic interface that allows the user access to the server information. From a web browser, the user needs

to type in the IP address of the server.

To access the remote management web interface:

1.

Connect a CAT5 Ethernet cable between your DHCP server (or network HUB or switch box) and the system

dedicated NIC port.

2.

Follow the HP standard procedures for turning on the system.

3.

During POST, press F10 to access the BIOS Setup Utility.

4.

Go the Advanced | IPMI | LAN Settings submenu and note the system IP address.

5.

Press F10 to close the Setup Utility and restart the server.

6.

Launch your web browser (such as Internet Explorer) and type in the IP address.
The Lights-Out 100 Summary screen will be displayed.

Figure 25 Lights-Out 100 Summary screen

CLI command line interface

This interface allows the user to access the ProLiant server via the dedicated or the sideband NIC or the COM

port.
The following sections will enable you to access a TELNET session and use the CLI command line to communicate

with the server.

To use the NIC port for CLI interface access:

1.

Connect a CAT5 Ethernet cable between your DHCP server (or network HUB or switch box) and the system

dedicated NIC port.

2.

Follow the HP standard procedures for turning on the system.

3.

During POST, press F10 to access the BIOS Setup Utility.

4.

Go the Advanced | IPMI | LAN Settings submenu and note the system IP address.

5.

Press F10 to close the Setup Utility and restart the server.