Remote-access Guide

hp proliant microserver remote access card default login

by Anna Bode DVM Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
image

Reboot the server. If everything has been configured successfully, you can now disconnect the monitor and keyboard. Once configured, open a browser to the IP you previously configured and you should get the login screen: The default username for the HP MicroServer Remote Access Card is admin and the default password is password.

Full Answer

How do I login to the HP microserver remote access card?

Once configured, open a browser to the IP you previously configured and you should get the login screen: 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.

What is the default admin password for a Proliant server?

01-02-2013 01:13 PM 01-02-2013 01:13 PM Depending on the ProLiant model, the default administator password is on a sticker affixed to the server. a cardboard toetag tied to the server, or a plastic toetag that slides out of a slot on the front of the server. If the default Administrator password is not working, more than likely it was changed.

How do I use the HP community?

Create an account on the HP Community to personalize your profile and ask a question Your account also allows you to connect with HP support faster, access a personal dashboard to manage all of your devices in one place, view warranty information, case status and more. Sign in / Create an account Learn more

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.

image

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.

Where is the admin password on a ProLiant server?

Depending on the ProLiant model, the default administator password is on a sticker affixed to the server. a cardboard toetag tied to the server, or a plastic toetag that slides out of a slot on the front of the server.

How to access iLO when password is not working?

During POST you can access iLO by pressing F8 when prompted and go into user settings and reset the administrator password. If POST security is enabled, you can open the server and set SW1 to the ON position to disabel iLO security. With iLO security disabled you can then access the settings during POST, or via the web GUI and reset the password. Once changed, set SW1 back to the OFF position.

What is the default ILO username?

As far as I know, the default iLO username is usually Administrator and the password is a random alphanumeric string - but it might have been a standard string with older models.

What is the ILO2 password?

I have never seen the default iLO2 password labeled as ILO 2 on the server tag. From my experience with the G5 series, the iLO2 username is always "Administrator" and the password is always set to a random 8 digit alphanumeric string (and the default DNS name for the iLO2 device is always "ILO" followed by the serial number for the server) which is documented on a cardboard tag attached to the server.

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:

image
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9