Linux access using Remote Console on HP Proliant dl385g5p

[Ravi S. Banda]

Hi,
I have a dl385g5p HP-PROLIANT server on which Oracle Enterprise Linux Release 5 update 3 is installed. I need to access the console remotely (just like any UNIX server that I administer) - in case of any problems connecting/acccessing using ssh etc..
How do I accomplish this? iLO2 port - is it any useful in this regard? Do I need any additional software etc.?
Thanks!
Ravi.

[Jimmy Vance · Accepted solution]

If you want top access the OS console via iLO2 you will need an advanced pack license.

This link is for all the reference guides and users guides for iLO2

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/DocumentIndex.jsp?contentType=SupportManual〈=en&cc=us&docIndexId=64179&taskId=101&prodTypeId=18964&prodSeriesId=1146658

No special software needed, just a browser and use either active-x or java to access the console

[Ravi S. Banda]

iLO 2 Advanced is required for use.
is the message I get. I guess, that means we don't have the Advance Pack license, then. :(
I don't think our management will attempt to acquire the license for this. oh, well...

But, at least, I can see the overall system status (even if I cannot connect to the console remotely due to the license issues) and power it off (due to any hang-ups etc.). That might be sufficient for now, I guess.

Thanks!
Ravi.

[Michael Leu]

You can use the iLO Virtual Serial Port (VSP) to get about the same functionality as with Unix servers. With no special licenses needed :-)

Check out this manual which also describes what you need to change in the OS:
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c00263709/c00263709.pdf