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4 booting the operating system – HP RP3440 User Manual

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Preparation......................................................................................................................................91

Determining the Physical iLO MP Access Method....................................................................91
Determining the iLO MP LAN Configuration Method.............................................................92

Configuring the iLO MP LAN Using DHCP and DNS...................................................................92
Configuring the iLO MP LAN Using ARP Ping.............................................................................93
Configuring the iLO MP LAN Using the RS-232 Serial Port..........................................................94
Logging In to the iLO MP................................................................................................................95
Additional Setup..............................................................................................................................96

Modifying User Accounts and Default Password.....................................................................96
Setting Up Security.....................................................................................................................97

Security Access Settings........................................................................................................97

Accessing the Host Console..................................................................................................................97

Accessing the Host Console With the TUI - CO Command............................................................97
Interacting With the iLO MP Using the Web GUI...........................................................................98
Accessing the Graphic Console Using VGA...................................................................................99

Enabling VGA Graphics Capability...........................................................................................99
Installing Your A6150B Graphics Card....................................................................................100
Connecting a Monitor Using the VGA Port.............................................................................100

Powering the Server ON and OFF......................................................................................................100

Power States...................................................................................................................................100
Powering On the Server.................................................................................................................101

Powering On the Server Using the iLO MP PC Command.....................................................101
Powering On the Server Manually...........................................................................................101

Powering Off the Server.................................................................................................................101

Powering Off the Server Using the iLO MP PC Command.....................................................102
Powering Off the Server Manually...........................................................................................102

Booting the Operating System............................................................................................................102

Supported Operating System........................................................................................................102
Booting and Shutting Down HP-UX.............................................................................................102

Standard HP-UX Booting Using the Boot Console Handler....................................................102
Booting HP-UX in Single-User Mode.......................................................................................103
Booting HP-UX in LVM Maintenance Mode............................................................................103
Shutting Down HP-UX.............................................................................................................103

Verifying the Server Configuration Using Boot Console Handler................................................104

Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................................104

Troubleshooting Methodology......................................................................................................104
Troubleshooting Using the Server Power Button..........................................................................104
Server Does Not Power On............................................................................................................105
Operating System Does Not Boot..................................................................................................105
Operating System Boots with Problems........................................................................................106
Intermittent Server Problems.........................................................................................................106
DVD Problems...............................................................................................................................106
Hard Drive Problems.....................................................................................................................106
Console Problems..........................................................................................................................106
Downloading and Installing the Latest Version of the Firmware.................................................106

Downloading the Latest Version of the Firmware...................................................................107
Installing the Latest Version of the Firmware..........................................................................107

Troubleshooting Using LED Indicators.........................................................................................107

Front Control Panel LEDs........................................................................................................107

Information to Collect Before You Contact Support......................................................................108

4 Booting the Operating System.................................................................................109

Supported Operating System..............................................................................................................109
Booting and Shutting Down HP-UX...................................................................................................109

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