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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VMware error on HP Proliant “Host Baseboard Management Controller status”
Nov17

VMware error on HP Proliant “Host Baseboard Management Controller status”

KB ID 0000418  Problem Saw this today on a HP Proliant DL380 G7 Server. Solution 1. It’s a simple one to solve, the server was built with the HP ESXi build, and the management agents are complaining because the iLO is not connected to the network. 2. When you connect the iLO socket to the network the alarm should change as shown below. 3. Once you have connected or disabled it you can reset the alarm. 4. Take the opportunity to...

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