HP iLO 3 Scripting and Command Line Guide

SMASH CLP provides a standardized set of commands for configuration and control of management
processors (called Management Access Points) and host systems. On iLO, access SMASH CLP
through the SSH port.
IPMI
The IPMI specification is a standard that defines a set of common interfaces to a computer system.
System administrators can use IPMI to monitor system health and manage the system. IPMI 2.0
defines a mandatory system interface, and an optional LAN interface. The iLO processor supports
both interfaces.
The IPMI specification defines a standardized interface for platform management. The IPMI
specification defines the following types of platform management:
• Monitors the status 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 commands are sent to iLO using a third-party or open source utility, such as IPMITOOL,
IPMIUTIL, OpenIPMI or FreeIPMI.
You must be familiar with IPMI specifications when issuing raw commands. For additional
information, see the IPMI specification on the Intel website at http://www.intel.com/design/servers/
ipmi/tools.htm.
New in this version
This guide reflects changes in the iLO 3 firmware. This guide covers iLO 3 version 1.60 and later.
The following updates or additions were made:
• New command GET_ALL_LICENSES
• Modified MOD_NETWORK_SETTINGS command and return messages
• Modified MOD_GLOBAL_SETTINGS command and return messages
• Modified GET_NETWORK SETTINGS command
• New command GET_PRODUCT_NAME
• Modified GET_EMBEDDED HEALTH command
• New command SET_PERS_MOUSE_KEYBOARD
• New command GET_PERS_MOUSE_KEYBOARD
• Added information about RIBCL version matching
• Modifed SERVER_AUTO_PWR command
• Added information about properly combining multiple commands in one script
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.
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