Change iLO Server Name
Mar08

Change iLO Server Name

Change iLO Server Name KB ID 0001853 Problem I was rebuilding some servers this week and had changed all the iLO settings including the iLO name. But when I connected to the iLO with a browser, it still displayed the ‘old server name’. Even in the ‘Overview’ section is still showed both the old server name and the previous domain. Solution: Change iLO Server Name An internet search turned up plenty of people...

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mac OSX: Opening JNLP Files?
Dec02

mac OSX: Opening JNLP Files?

KB ID 0001767 Problem I needed to get onto a HPE server’s iLO at work today. I was using Firefox and the .Net extensions no longer work, so I was forced to use Java web start. Annoyingly that opened my Windows 10 VM (that runs in VMware Fusion), then it fell over! So the problem is, I need to be able to ‘RUN’ jnlp file on my MacBook, but there’s no Java application in the applications folder. Opening JNLP Files...

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Brocade Switches Getting the Serial Number
Apr07

Brocade Switches Getting the Serial Number

KB ID 0001665 Problem If you have fiber channel switches, (regardless of the vendor,) scratch the surface and underneath it’s probably a Brocade. (Unless it’s a Cisco Nexus then you are in the wrong place my friend, move along!) e.g an HP StorageWorks 8/8 SAN Switch (Yeah it’s a Brocade 6505), or an IBM SAN24B-4 Express Fabric Switch (you guessed it, Brocade). If you need to get the serial number for them,...

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Find All HP iLOs on your Network
Jun26

Find All HP iLOs on your Network

KB ID 0001571 Problem I had to find all the HP iLOs on a client network today, I could have got an IP scanner and then sorted the results for HP devices, but I would have ended up with switches, printers and God knows what else! If only there was a PowerShell command I could use? Solution There is! You will need to download it though, (HPiLOCmdlets-x64,) extract them to your C: drive.   Here I’m installing them from PowerShell,...

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HP Intelligent Provisioning Cant See USB Media?
May16

HP Intelligent Provisioning Cant See USB Media?

KB ID 0001555 Problem Life was simpler when we had DVD Drives and a wallet full of CD/DVDs! I was building an HP DL360 This morning and needed to install Windows. I created a bootable USB with Unetbootin and selected a Windows Server ISO, it wouldn’t boot. So I thought ‘Fine I’ll play the game” I pressed F10 for Intelligent Provisioning. After selecting USB media – the system could not see my USB Drive? ...

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HP iLO Upgrade Stops at 99%
May14

HP iLO Upgrade Stops at 99%

KB ID 0001553 Problem While trying to update an iLO on a blade server yesterday, (from 2.07 to 2.33). I uploaded the file it got to 99% then after a while it recycled and repeated the process all over again, and kept going. Solution Well I was on a 2016 Server using IE 11, and the iLO2 is VERY OLD, so I’m guessing it’s a browser problem. I reconnected to the iLO using Firefox, and it worked perfectly. (Note: If using a...

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