Tag Archives: iLO

Find All HP iLOs on your Network

Posted on by
Reply

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, but you can simply run the HPiLOCmdlets-x64.msi file, (if you do install from PowerShell, you will need to restart it, and might need to change your signing policy).

Run the following commands;

[box]

Find-HPiLO
{Then supply the range to scan i.e. 192.168.1.1-254}

[/box]

Related Articles, References, Credits, or External Links

NA

iLO: Java Error “Unable to Load Resource”

Posted on by
Reply

KB ID 0001567

Problem

When attempting to connect to an iLO 3 remote console on an HP Server;

General Exception
Name: com.hp.ilo2.intgapp.intgapp
ExitException: Unable to load resource
https://{Server}/html/intgapp3_231.jar

Solution

Having added the URL to the iLO to the trusted sites in the the Java Preferences, I thought this all I had to do. Turns out I was wrong. Navigate to Administration > Security > Encryption > Encryption Enforcement Settings > Enforce AES/DES Encryption > Change to ‘Enabled‘ > Apply > Wait for the iLO to reset, and try again.

Related Articles, References, Credits, or External Links

NA

HP Intelligent Provisioning Cant See USB Media?

Posted on by
3

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? 

After a couple of seconds head scrathing the penny dropped, it wants the iso not a bootable drive, (doofus!) So I used a FAT formatted USB and that didn’t work either?

Option 1: Use iLO

Before you all start emailing me, you can install an operating system from virtual media WITHOUT and advanced iLO licence! Annoyingly I was building the server on the bench, so I had to connect my laptop into the iLO with a crossover cable but, here’s me proving it works.

Option 2: Use ExFAT

Format your USB drive using ExFAT, luckily I use macOS and Disk Utility will format a drive using ExFAT for me.

Note: Windows will also format as ExFAT 🙂

Then simply put your install .iSO file(s) on the media.

Now you can see your install media.

Option 3: Use the HP Media Creator

I didn’t try this option, but feel free to download it and give it a try, comment below to let me know how you get on.

HP USB Key Utility for Windows v3.0.0

Related Articles, References, Credits, or External Links

NA

HP iLO Upgrade Stops at 99%

Posted on by
5

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 Blade Center – connect to that using Firefox, then open the iLO page from there, you may need to restart the browser before it ‘autofills‘ in the username and password for you.

Related Articles, References, Credits, or External Links

NA

Mac OSX: ‘Cannot Send F11 Keystroke’

Posted on by
12

KB ID 0001441

Problem

I was building some HP blade servers today via iLO, and while trying to install ESX, I reached this stage;

Pressing F11 on a mac just increases the volume, and with the other function keys (F1 to F10) you simply press ‘fn’ and the appropriate F key, and it works properly. But not on a mac, ‘Fn+F11’ just shows you your desktop.

Even changing function keys in the keyboard settings has no effect!

Solution

System Preferences > Mission Control.

Change ‘Show Desktop’ to another key (in this case F13).

Problem solved!

Related Articles, References, Credits, or External Links

 

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

Posted on by

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 log in and configure the iLO. Access via an internet browser (it will get a DHCP address by default, you can set a static IP address by entering the iLO setup at boot (see disabling iLO section below)).

5. The user name is Administrator (capital A) and the password will be either on a pull out tab on the front of the server, or a brown cardboard label tied to the front of the server (you did keep that didn’t you!), or on a brown sticker on top of the server chassis. On certain models HP also stick this information under the server lid.

6. Then you can log in and configure.

Disable the iLO

1. If you do not want to use the iLO then you can disable it (I cant think why you would want to, because its a handy piece of kit, but heres how to do it.)

2. Reboot the server, and when prompted press F8 to enter the iLO setup.

3. Settings > Configure.

4. These are the default settings, use the cursor keys to select and the space bar to enable/disable the options.

5. All disabled.

 

Related Articles, References, Credits, or External Links

NA

HP iLO – Password Must Contain 8 to 39 Characters

Posted on by
Reply

KB ID 0001103

Problem

While setting up a new HP storage server, I jumped on the iLO and went to setup a new user and password, only to be greeted with this pop-up.

Well I want a seven character password? Not because I’m awkward, but because it’s my iLO password. That and the fact, at three in the morning when the servers go down, I don’t want to be scrabbling about looking for passwords.

Solution

1. You need to navigate to Administration > Access Settings > Minimum Password Length > Change accordingly. This change will apply immediately and does NOT require the iLO to be reset.</p?

Resetting the HP iLO

I made a bunch of other changes, and changed the system to use the dedicated iLO port. This DID require a reset. Navigate to Information > Diagnostics > Reset iLO > Reset.</p?

Related Articles, References, Credits, or External Links

NA