The easiest way to configure the card is to initially use a keyboard and monitor. The back of the card has a standard RJ45 Ethernet connector and a VGA port. The monitor needs to be connected to this port and not the onboard VGA port. Once connected, the machine can be powered on. When prompted, press F10 to enter the ROM setup.
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What is the default username for the HP microserver remote access card?
The default username for the HP MicroServer Remote Access Card is admin and the default password is password. I originally had a few issues on return visits to the login page. I'm guessing its a cookie problem or something.
How do I choose the default display card for my server?
When you are installing the card, check your BIOS configuration to ensure the server will choose the primary display card automatically (the default), rather than hard-coded to use the onboard VGA controller. This ensures that your Remote Access Card will have access to the video output of your server.
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Is the HP ProLiant microserver (n40l) any good?
I've been using an HP ProLiant MicroServer (N40L) as my home server for about 3 months now. It's been a reliable little work horse and has ticked along quite happily. I thought it was maybe time for me to share some of my thoughts on the box. Like most people, I bought it during the seemingly endless cycle of HP cashback deals.
Monday, 29 August 2011
Remote access functionality, sometimes called "Lights Out" management, is a standard feature on mid- and high-end servers. It allows a system administrator to remotely access the console of the server as well as performing power on, off and reset operations.
HP Microserver: Remote Access Card
Remote access functionality, sometimes called "Lights Out" management, is a standard feature on mid- and high-end servers. It allows a system administrator to remotely access the console of the server as well as performing power on, off and reset operations.
What is the default password for HP MicroServer?
The default username for the HP MicroServer Remote Access Card is admin and the default password is password.
What is remote access card?
The Remote Access Card is a slightly cut-down version of HP's Integrated Lights Out (iLO), which provides over-the-network "lights out" remote access to your server. If you haven't used a KVM or Lights-out facility before, it basically lets you log into a web GUI where you can power up your MicroServer, mount an ISO as a virtual media device, and then control the server as if you were physically in front of it - including POST and BIOS. It's perfect if, like me, you're server is located somewhere inconvenient place (like a cupboard above your stairs!).
How to configure a ROM card?
The back of the card has a standard RJ45 Ethernet connector and a VGA port where you need to plug your monitor in . When prompted, press F10 to enter the ROM setup. From here, select the Advanced page and IPMI Configuration:
