User guide

Configuring iLO 2 26
If the firmware upgrade is interrupted or fails, attempt the upgrade again immediately. Do not reset the
iLO 2 system before reattempting a firmware upgrade.
Updating the firmware using the maintenance CD
To use HP Smart Update Manager on the Firmware Maintenance CD:
1. Place the Firmware Maintenance CD on a USB key using the USB Key Creator Utility.
2. Copy CP009768.exe to /compaq/swpackages directory on the USB Key.
3. Follow HP Smart Update Manager steps to complete firmware update.
Recovering from a failed iLO 2 firmware update
To recover from a failed firmware update using the HP Drive Key Boot Utility:
1. Copy the iLO 2 offline flash component to your USB drive key.
2. Verify that the iLO 2 security override switch is set to disabled.
3. Boot the USB drive key containing the iLO 2 flash component.
To download the HP Drive Key Boot Utility and for information on how to create a boot USB key, see
the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/support
).
4. After the first screen displays, switch to text console by pressing the Ctrl+Alt+F1 keys.
5. Switch to the directory where the flash component is stored by entering cd
/mnt/usb/components/ at the # prompt.
6. Remove the loaded HP Lights-Out driver by entering the following commands:
/etc/init.d/hp-snmp-agents stop
/etc/init.d/hp-ilo stop
or
/etc/init.d/hpasm stop
7. Run the component using the --direct option. For example:
./CP00xxxx.scexe ––direct
8. Enter y at the Continue (y/N)? prompt.
9. After programming is successfully completed, set the security override switch to enabled and reboot
the server.
Downgrading the iLO 2 firmware
If you downgrade the iLO 2 firmware, you must remove the iLO 2 1.30 Remote Console ActiveX applet
1.3.0.19 from your Internet Explorer client browser. To remove the applet:
1. Open Internet Explorer.
2. Select Tools>Internet Options>Settings>View objects.
3. To remove 1.30.19, right-click iLO2 Remote console 1.3.0.18.
Licensing
HP iLO Advanced Pack and HP iLO Advanced Pack for Blade System licenses activate optional iLO 2
features that are not bundled with an unlicensed system. For additional information, see the HP website.