ILO network connection optionsTypically, iLO is connected to the network through a dedicated management network or a shared connection on the production network.Dedicated management networkIn this configuration, the iLO port is on a separate network. A separate network improves performance and security because user can physically control which workstations are connected to the network. A separate network also provides redundant access to the server when a hardware failure occurs on the production network.

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In this configuration, iLO cannot be accessed directly from the production network. The Dedicated management network is the preferred iLO network configuration.Figure 1 Dedicated management network.The selected NIC teaming mode causes the switch that iLO is connected with to ignore traffic from the server NIC/port that iLO is configured to share.The selected NIC teaming mode sends all traffic destined for iLO to a NIC/port other than the one that iLO is configured to share.Because iLO and the server transmit and receive on the same switch port, the selected NIC teaming mode must allow the switch to tolerate traffic with two different MAC addresses on the same switch port. Some implementations of LACP (802.3ad) will not tolerate multiple MAC addresses on the same link.Hewlett Packard Enterprise NIC teaming modesIf server is configured to use Hewlett Packard Enterprise NIC teaming, observe the following guidelines.For additional information.If server uses another implementation of NIC teaming, access the “NIC teaming constraints” and the vendor documentation for information about selecting a NIC teaming mode.Network Fault Tolerance (NFT) - The server transmits and receives on only one NIC (the primary adapter). The other NICs (secondary adapters) that are part of the team do not transmit server traffic and they ignore received traffic. This mode allows the iLO SharedNetwork Port to function correctly.Select the NIC/port iLO uses as the Preferred Primary Adapter.Transmit Load Balancing (TLB) - The server transmits on multiple adapters but receives only on the primary adapter. This mode allows the iLO Shared Network Port to function correctly.Select the NIC/port iLO uses as the Preferred Primary Adapter.Switch Assisted Load Balancing (SLB) - This mode type refers to the following.HPE ProCurve Port Trunking.Cisco Fast Ether Channel/Gigabit EtherChannel (Static Mode Only, no PAgP).IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation (Static Mode only, no LACP).Bay Network Multi-Link Trunking.Extreme Network Load SharingIn this mode, there is no concept of primary and secondary adapters.

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All adapters are considered equal for the purposes of sending and receiving data. This mode is the most problematic for iLO Shared Network Port configurations because traffic destined for iLO can be received on only one of the server NIC/ports. To determine the constraints that switch vendor places on their implementation of SLB, see the switch vendor documentation.The iLO management port must be connected to a network that is connected to a DHCP server, and iLO must be on the network before power is applied. DHCP sends a request soon after power is applied. If the DHCP request is not answered when iLO first boots, it will reissue the request at 90-second intervals.The DHCP server must be configured to provide DNS and WINS name resolution.If DNS or DHCP servers are not available on the network, a static IP address is used. Astatic IP address can be configured by using iLO RBSU or the iLO 4 Configuration Utility.If user plan to use a static IP address, user must have the IP address before starting the iLO setup process.Local accounts - Up to 12 user accounts can be stored in iLO. This configuration is ideal for small environments such as labs and small-sized or medium-sized businesses.Directory services - Use the corporate directory to manage iLO user access.

This configuration is ideal for environments with many users. If user plan to use directory services, consider enabling at least one local administrator account for alternate access.More informationiLO security featuresiLO user accountsDirectory authentication and authorization.Use iLO RBSU or the iLO 4 Configuration Utility when the system environment does not use DHCP, DNS, or WINS.Use the iLO web interface when user can connect to iLO on the network by using a web browser. User can also use this method to reconfigure an iLO management processor.Other configuration options not discussed in this guide follow:Intelligent Provisioning - Press F10 during POST to start Intelligent Provisioning. For information about the iLO settings, see the Intelligent Provisioning documentation at the following website.HPE Scripting Toolkit - This toolkit is a server deployment product for IT experts that provides unattended automated installation for high-volume server deployments.Scripting - User can use scripting for advanced setup of multiple iLO management processors.

Scripts are XML files written for a scripting language called RIBCL. User can use RIBCL scripts to configure iLO on the network during initial deployment or from a deployed host.The following methods are available.HPQLOCFG - This utility replaces the previously used CPQLOCFG utility. It is a Windows command-line utility that sends XML configuration and control scripts over the network to iLO.HPONCFG - A local online scripted setup utility that runs on the host and passes RIBCL scripts to the local iLO. Setting up iLO by using the ROM-based setup utilitiesHewlett Packard Enterprise recommends using iLO RBSU or the iLO 4 Configuration Utility to set up iLO for the first time and to configure iLO network parameters for environments that do not use DHCP, DNS, or WINS.To determine whether server supports iLO RBSU or the iLO 4 Configuration Utility.On servers that use the system RBSU and not the UEFI System Utilities, the iLO option ROM lists the installed license and the firmware version.

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Hi,Bart.I Know optional choice serial port upper DL3xx Gen9 models.But, I want lower models, example, DL60 Gen9.(I tried DL360 Gen9 that can not only rent it now.)Lower models Gen9 is nothing offical support to serial port.And,Shared NIC1 and iLo4 (it was not changed),I use usually from NIC1(= eth0 ),NIC 2 and NIC3. So, Mixed network traffic iLo and service system.It mean was secure problem,because,iLO SSH traffic current to the service LAN(WAN).If I have to use virtual serial on iLo4, Lot of many think about it.