iLO 2 Scripting and Command Line Guide

1 Introduction
Overview
HP iLO 2 provides multiple ways to configure, update, and operate HP ProLiant servers remotely.
The HP Integrated Lights-Out 2 User Guide describes each feature and explains how to use these
features with the browser-based interface and RBSU.
The HP Integrated Lights-Out Management Processor Scripting and Command Line Resource Guide
describes the syntax and tools available to use iLO 2 through a command line or scripted interface.
Sample XML scripts downloaded from the HP website contain commands for all iLO, iLO 2, and
RILOE II firmware. Unless otherwise specified, examples in this guide are specifically for iLO 2
firmware version 2.09 and later. Before using the XML sample scripts downloaded from the HP
website at http://www.hp.com/servers/lights-out, read the firmware support information in each
sample script to tailor the script for the intended firmware and version.
New in this version
This guide reflects changes in the iLO 2 firmware. This guide covers iLO 2 version 2.09.
The following features were added/updated:
• Enhanced CLI prompt
• Virtual Serial Port log
HP Insight Control server deployment
HP Insight Control server deployment integrates with iLO to enable the management of remote
servers and to monitor the performance of remote console operations, regardless of the state of
the operating system or hardware.
The deployment server provides the capability to use the power management features of iLO to
power on, power off, or cycle power on the target server. Each time a server connects to the
deployment server, the deployment server polls the target server to verify the presence of a LOM
management device. If installed, the server gathers information, including the DNS name, IP
address, and user login name. Security is maintained by requiring the user to enter the correct
password for that user name.
For more information about the HP Insight Control server deployment, see the documentation that
ships on the HP Insight software DVD, or the HP website at http://www.hp.com/go/insightcontrol.
Server management through IPMI version 2.0–compliant applications
Server management through the IPMI is a standardized method for controlling and monitoring the
server. iLO 2 provides server management based on the IPMI version 2.0 specification.
The IPMI specification defines a standardized interface for platform management. The IPMI
specification defines the following types of platform management:
• Monitoring of system information, such as fans, temperatures, and power supplies
• Recovery capabilities, such as system resets and power on/off operations
• Logging capabilities, for abnormal events such as over temperature readings or fan failures
• Inventory capabilities, such as identifying failed hardware components
IPMI communications are dependent on the BMC and the SMS. The BMC manages the interface
between the SMS and the platform management hardware. iLO 2 emulates the BMC functionality
and the SMS functionality can be provided by various industry-standard tools. For additional
information, see the IPMI specification on the Intel website at http://www.intel.com/design/servers/
ipmi/tools.htm.
10 Introduction