iLO 2 User Guide

Differences between iLO 2 and iLO
The iLO 2 firmware is based on the iLO and shares many common features. However, to use iLO
2 to access a pre-operating system, text-based remote console, you must use the remote serial
console. For more information, see “Text-based remote console overview” (page 95).
The following table highlights the differences between iLO 2 and iLO.
iLOiLO 2Feature
Standard features
Pre-OS and OSPre-OSText console
Pre-OS and OSPre-OS and OSRemote Serial Console (virtual serial
port)
NoYesServer health monitoring and
maintenance
Advanced features
Pre-OS and OSPre-OS and OSText console
YesYes (Virtual KVM )Remote console
NoYesIntegrated Remote Console
NoYesSupport for Microsoft JVM
YesYesRemote Console Acquire button
YesYesTerminal Services integration
YesYesHP schema directory integration
YesYesSchema-free directory integration
YesYesTwo-factor authentication
YesYesPower Regulator reporting
YesYesVirtual Floppy and CD/DVD-ROM
YesYesUSB key virtual media
NoYesVirtual folder
HP Insight Control server deployment
HP Insight Control server deployment integrates with iLO 2 to enable the management of remote
servers and 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 2 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 determine whether a LOM
management device is installed. 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 a
correct password.
For more information about the HP Insight Control server deployment, see the documentation that
ships on the HP Insight Software DVD, or the HP Insight Control webpage at http://www.hp.com/
go/insightcontrol.
12 Overview