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Updating multiple enclosures simultaneously
To update multiple enclosures simultaneously, you may use RIBCL scripts.
RIBCL scripts
RIBCL enables you to write XML scripts to configure and manage iLO 2 configuration settings, user
accounts, directory settings, server settings, and HP Systems Insight Manager SSO settings. You can
create your own scripts using RIBCL.
IMPORTANT:
To run RIBCL scripts, you must have the iLO Advanced license.
To run the RIBCL scripts, ensure that the following prerequisites are met:
1.
Apply the latest Windows® PSPs to the local host.
2.
Create either an Apache or an IIS web server.
3.
Copy the Automatic Mode ISO to the web server.
4.
Ensure that all the iLO2 usernames and passwords match the OA username and password.
5.
Install the following:
•
For Windows® operating systems:
o
iLO2 Advanced license
o
OpenSSH, which you can download from OpenSSH for Windows® website
Any
SSH alternative can be used.
o
The HP Lights-Out Configuration Utility (cpqlocfg.exe), which you can download from the HP
Software and Transitions website
•
For Linux operating systems:
o
iLO2 Advanced license
o
SSLeay and IO::Socket::SSL, which can be obtained modules from Comprehensive Perl Archive
Network website
The following functionalities require the iLO Advanced License:
•
Virtual Power—Power up, power down, or cold boot.
•
Integrated Remote Console—Use any computer to gain access with Integrated Remote Console.
•
Virtual Media—Use any computer DVD, CD, or USB key capability as virtual media.
•
Virtual Folders—Use folders as local folders.
For more information on scripting and the syntax of the RIBCL XML, see HP Integrated Lights-Out
Management Processor Scripting and Command Line Resource Guide