(1) The <HP iLO 2 User Guide> says "Configure the IP address: This step is necessary only if you are using a static IP address. When using dynamic IP addressing, your DHCP server will automatically assign an IP address for iLO 2. HP recommends using DNS or DHCP with iLO 2 to simplify installation".
Everyone knows DHCP assigns IPs. But how can I know what IP the DHCP server assigns to the iLO? I can't connect to the iLO without knowing its IP first.
(2) The <HP iLO 2 User Guide> says "The default values are:
� User name�Administrator
� Password�A random, eight-character, alphanumeric string
� DNS Name�ILOXXXXXXXXXXXX, where the Xs represent the serial number of the server"
I don't get it again. What is the default password?
Ad 1) When asking for a DHCP address, the iLO tells the server its hostname, and requests that this name be entered in the DNS server. If this is successful, it can be reached through this name.
Ad 2) The password is indeed random, and printed on a little cardboard card attached to the server (usually one of the power supplies)
If you're on the server itself, you can get the serial using either hpasmcli (if the HP utilities are installed) or sometimes through dmidecode . Or by looking at the machine itself, the serial is on a sticker (mostly CZ...)
As for the password issue: I think you can access the Onboard Administrator by using the F8 key while starting the BIOS without a password, but I'm not 100% sure on that.