How to configure hpux iLoms on rx2620 & rx 4640 systems

Date: 15/04/2014

HPUX iLOm MANAGEMENT FOR SYSTEMS RX 2620 + RX 4640

Problem

iLOm credentials of a HPUX machines RX 2620 + RX 4640 configuration

Brief description of problem

Configuration of the HPUX iLOm’s user accounts needed doing.

Problems encountered during repair breakdown

·         Terminal type interface –

While interfacing the iLOms of the required machines a problem arouse with the type of terminal which was being used; due to this I could not issue the required commands needed for configuration of iLOm account. (via “CM”)

This then led us to our next problem (mentioned below)

·         ILom reset

After removing the possibility of a terminal problem I decided to reset the iLOm; this fixed the problem strait away, details of how to reset a HPUX RX 2620 + RX 4640 system iLOm is located below.

Reset a HPUX iLOm

How to reset RX 2620 iLOm

RX 2620 back panel (below)

Highlighted in red is the back panel of  is the reset switch of an RX2620 you will need a small object to access it, press this in once for 2 seconds then let go, this will reset the MP, if you are connected to a terminal then you should see a pause in the screen, then (depending on your iLOm firmware) you should see the system ask you to press the key “P” to reset all settings within the iLOm; leave this and it will continue to reset as normal.  

How to reset RX 4640 iLOm

The iLOm reset button is located inside of the back panel and can be accessed with a small object, here when the button is pushed a amber light will appear for around 3-5 seconds; it will then go out as the MP resets itself. You should see the system ask you to press the key “P” to reset all settings within the iLOm; leave this and it will continue to reset as normal.  

See user manuals for total reset as the systems will default to a new IP and DNS.

How to change the password of an iLOm account

Login to the iLom and follow the instructions below:

• Ø  CM
• Ø  UC
• Ø  C
• Ø  (Number of account)
• Ø  P
• Ø  Enter your desired password
• Ø  Y – Save changes

This concludes your basic HPUX iLOm tutorial.

I hope it helped.

Andrew Twigg