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HP iLO Federation User Guide

Abstract
This guide provides information about configuring and using the HP iLO Federation features in the HP iLO 4 firmware. This
document is intended for system administrators, HP representatives, and HP Authorized Channel Partners who are involved in
configuring and using HP iLO 4 and HP ProLiant Gen8 servers. For information about other HP iLO 4 features, see the HP iLO
4 User Guide at the following website: http://www.hp.com/go/ilo/docs.
HP Part Number: 767159-001
Published: February 2014
Edition: 1
Copyright 2014 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P
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The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express
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Contents
1 About iLO Federation..................................................................................5
Using iLO Federation.................................................................................................................5
2 Configuring iLO Federation with the iLO web interface....................................7
Configuring iLO Federation........................................................................................................7
iLO Federation network requirements......................................................................................7
Configuring the multicast options...........................................................................................8
Viewing iLO Federation group memberships............................................................................9
Managing iLO Federation group membership..........................................................................9
Removing an iLO system from an iLO Federation group...........................................................10
Configuring enclosure support for iLO Federation........................................................................10
Using OA to configure Enclosure iLO Federation Support........................................................10
Verifying server iLO Federation capability.............................................................................11
3 Configuring iLO Federation with RIBCL scripts...............................................13
GET_FEDERATION_MULTICAST................................................................................................13
GET_FEDERATION_MULTICAST parameters..........................................................................13
GET_FEDERATION_MULTICAST runtime errors.......................................................................13
GET_FEDERATION_MULTICAST return messages....................................................................13
SET_FEDERATION_MULTICAST.................................................................................................13
SET_FEDERATION_MULTICAST parameters...........................................................................14
SET_FEDERATION_MULTICAST runtime errors........................................................................14
GET_FEDERATION_ALL_GROUPS.............................................................................................14
GET_FEDERATION_ALL_GROUPS parameters........................................................................15
GET_FEDERATION_ALL_GROUPS runtime errors....................................................................15
GET_FEDERATION_ALL_GROUPS return messages.................................................................15
GET_FEDERATION_ALL_GROUPS_INFO...................................................................................15
GET_FEDERATION_ALL_GROUPS_INFO parameters..............................................................15
GET_FEDERATION_ALL_GROUPS_INFO runtime errors...........................................................15
GET_FEDERATION_ALL_GROUPS_INFO return messages.......................................................16
GET_FEDERATION_GROUP.....................................................................................................16
GET_FEDERATION_GROUP parameters................................................................................17
GET_FEDERATION_GROUP runtime errors............................................................................17
GET_FEDERATION_GROUP return messages.........................................................................17
ADD_FEDERATION_GROUP....................................................................................................17
ADD_FEDERATION_GROUP parameters...............................................................................18
ADD_FEDERATION_GROUP runtime errors...........................................................................18
MOD_FEDERATION_GROUP...................................................................................................18
MOD_FEDERATION_GROUP parameters..............................................................................19
MOD_FEDERATION_GROUP runtime errors..........................................................................19
DELETE_FEDERATION_GROUP.................................................................................................19
DELETE_FEDERATION_GROUP parameters...........................................................................20
DELETE_FEDERATION_GROUP runtime errors........................................................................20
4 Using the iLO Federation features...............................................................21
Using the iLO Federation multi-system view.................................................................................21
Viewing server health and model information........................................................................21
Viewing critical and degraded servers..................................................................................21
Viewing the iLO Federation Multi-System Map............................................................................22
Using the iLO Federation Virtual Media feature...........................................................................23
Connecting scripted media for groups..................................................................................23
Viewing and ejecting scripted media for groups.....................................................................24
Viewing servers affected by a Group Virtual Media action......................................................25
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Using the iLO Federation group power feature............................................................................25
Changing the power state for multiple servers........................................................................25
Viewing servers affected by the Virtual Power Button...............................................................27
Configuring iLO Federation group power settings........................................................................27
Configuring Automatic Group Power Capping settings............................................................29
Using the iLO Federation firmware update feature.......................................................................29
Updating firmware for multiple servers..................................................................................30
Viewing servers affected by a Group Firmware Update...........................................................31
5 Using iLO Federation with other HP utilities..................................................33
Using iLO Federation with HP SUM...........................................................................................33
Using iLO Federation with HP Intelligent Provisioning...................................................................38
6 Troubleshooting........................................................................................39
Query errors occur on iLO Federation pages..............................................................................39
A timeout error is displayed on the Multi-System Map page..........................................................39
A 502 error is displayed on the Multi-System Map page..............................................................40
A 403 error is displayed on the Multi-System Map page..............................................................40
iLO peers are not displayed.....................................................................................................40
iLO peers are displayed with IPv6 addresses on IPv4 networks.....................................................40
7 Support and other resources......................................................................41
Information to collect before you contact HP...............................................................................41
How to contact HP..................................................................................................................41
Registering for Software Technical Support and Update Service....................................................41
How to use Software Technical Support and Update Service....................................................41
HP Support Center..................................................................................................................41
HP authorized resellers............................................................................................................42
Related information.................................................................................................................42
Glossary....................................................................................................43
Index.........................................................................................................44
4 Contents
1 About iLO Federation
Using iLO Federation
iLO Federation enables you to manage multiple servers from one system running the iLO web
interface.
iLO 4 firmware version 1.40 and later supports the following iLO Federation features:
Group health status
Group Virtual Media
Group power control
Automatic group power capping
Group firmware update
For iLO Federation configuration instructions, see Configuring iLO Federation (page 7).
When using the iLO Federation features, note the following:
You can use the iLO web interface or RIBCL scripts to configure iLO Federation. Use the iLO
web interface to configure one iLO at a time. Use RIBCL scripts to perform configuration
procedures on a batch of iLO systems.
For information about configuring iLO Federation with the iLO web interface, see
Configuring iLO Federation with the iLO web interface (page 7).
For information about configuring iLO Federation with RIBCL scripts, see Configuring
iLO Federation with RIBCL scripts (page 13).
When you select a group from the Selected Group list on an iLO Federation page:
The servers that will be affected by a change on the Group Virtual Media, Group Power,
and Group Firmware Update pages are listed in the Affected Systems table.

The information displayed on iLO Federation pages applies to all of the servers in the
selected group.
The changes you make on iLO Federation pages apply to all of the servers in the selected
group.
The group that is selected in the Selected Group list is saved in a cookie and remains
persistent, even when you log out of iLO.
After you select a group, you can filter the servers in the list in order to view server information
or perform actions on a subset of the servers in the selected group.
When you filter the list of servers:
The information displayed on iLO Federation pages applies to all of the servers in the
selected group that meet the filter criteria.
The changes you make on iLO Federation pages apply to all of the servers in the selected
group that meet the filter criteria.
The filter settings are saved in a cookie and remain persistent, even when you log out of
iLO.
You can use the following criteria to filter the servers in a group:
Health statusClick a health status link to select servers with a specific health status.
ModelClick a server model number link to select servers matching the selected model.
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Server nameClick a server name to filter by an individual server.
Firmware informationClick a firmware version or flash status to select servers matching
the selected firmware version or status.
Option ROM MeasuringClick an Option ROM Measuring value to select servers based
on their TPM status.
If you have one or more servers with a TPM, use this filter to exclude servers with Option
ROM Measuring enabled. If you attempt a system ROM or option ROM update on a
server with Option ROM Measuring enabled, iLO prompts you to cancel the update,
verify that you have a recovery key, and suspend BitLocker before the update. Failure to
follow these instructions might result in lost access to your data.
Any user can view information on iLO Federation pages, but a license is required to make
changes. For more information about iLO licensing, see the following website: http://
www.hp.com/go/ilo/licensing.
Other HP utilities take advantage of the iLO Federation features:
HP Smart Update Manager (HP SUM) 6.3.0 includes a Technology Preview of the integrated
iLO Federation features. The Technology Preview provides view-only access to the following
features:
Discover and view information about servers in an iLO Federation group. For each server
in a group, you can view the installed versions of the following firmware types:
iLO
BIOS
Power Pic
CPLD
View the Deploy page for an iLO Federation group. The Deploy feature is not enabled
in this Technology Preview.
For information about viewing the iLO Federation features in HP SUM, see Using iLO
Federation with HP SUM (page 33).
HP Intelligent Provisioning 1.60 includes a Technology Preview of the integrated iLO Federation
feature. The Technology Preview provides view-only access to the following feature:
Store server profiles on the network. If you store a server profile on a server that is in an
iLO Federation group, the other servers in that group can access and use the server profile.
For information about viewing the iLO Federation feature in Intelligent Provisioning, see Using
iLO Federation with HP Intelligent Provisioning (page 38).
6 About iLO Federation
2 Configuring iLO Federation with the iLO web interface
Configuring iLO Federation
iLO uses multicast discovery, peer-to-peer communication, and iLO Federation groups to
communicate with other iLO systems.
Each multicast announcement is approximately 300 bytes, and you can configure the time
between announcements on the Group Configuration page.
iLO Federation groups allow iLO to encrypt and sign messages to other iLOs in the same
group.
iLO Federation groups can overlap, span racks and data centers, and group servers of the
same type.
An iLO system can be in up to 10 iLO Federation groups.
iLO systems in multiple locations can be managed together if the network is configured to
forward multicast traffic.
If you want to use server blades in an enclosure with iLO Federation, you must configure
Enclosure iLO Federation Support in the Onboard Administrator web interface. This feature is
supported in OA 4.11 or later. For more information, see Configuring enclosure support for
iLO Federation (page 10).
When data is loaded on an iLO Federation page in the iLO web interface, a request for data is
sent from the iLO system running the web interface to the iLOs peers, and from those peers to
other peers, and so on until all of the data for the selected iLO Federation group is retrieved.
Use the iLO web interface on each iLO system to configure group memberships and multicast
options. The settings on the Group Configuration page apply to the local iLO system only. You
must configure these settings on each iLO system that will use the iLO Federation features.
TIP: You can use RIBCL XML scripts to view and configure group memberships and multicast
options for a batch of iLO systems. For more information, seeConfiguring iLO Federation with
RIBCL scripts (page 13).
When you configure group memberships, you must specify the privileges that members of a group
have over the local managed server. For example, if you add the local iLO system to group1, and
assign the Virtual Power and Reset privilege, the users of other iLO systems in group1 can use the
Group Power features to change the power state of the managed server. If the local iLO system
does not grant the Virtual Power and Reset privilege to a group, then the users of other iLOs in the
group cannot use the Group Power features to change the power state of the managed server. If
the iLO Security Override Switch is set on the managed server, the users of other iLOs in group1
can use any iLO Federation feature to change the state of the server, regardless of the assigned
group privileges.
All iLO systems are automatically added to the DEFAULT group, which is granted the Login privilege
for each group member. You can edit or delete the DEFAULT group membership.
For information about using iLO Federation, see Using iLO Federation (page 5).
iLO Federation network requirements
When you use iLO Federation, note the following network requirements:
The iLO Federation features are not supported with the iLO Shared Network Port configuration.
iLO Federation supports both IPv4 and IPv6.
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If the switches in your network include the option to enable or disable multicast traffic, ensure
that multicast traffic is enabled. This is required for iLO Federation and other HP products to
discover the iLOs on the network.
For iLOs that are separated by Layer 3 switches, configure the switches to forward SSDP
multicast traffic between networks.
UDP port 1900 must be configured as a firewall exception to allow iLO Federation multicast
traffic.
Configuring the multicast options
You must configure the multicast options for each iLO system that will be added to an iLO Federation
group.
Use the following procedure to configure multicast options for one iLO system at a time. To use
RIBCL scripts to view and configure multicast options on a batch of iLO systems, see
SET_FEDERATION_MULTICAST (page 13) and GET_FEDERATION_MULTICAST (page 13).
1. Navigate to the iLO FederationGroup Configuration page, as shown in Figure 1 (page 8).
Figure 1 Group Configuration page
2. Configure the following options in the Multicast Options section:
iLO Federation ManagementSelect Enabled or Disabled.
The default setting is Enabled. Selecting Disabled will disable the iLO Federation features
for the local iLO system.
Multicast DiscoverySelect Enabled or Disabled.
Selecting Disabled will disable the iLO Federation features for the local iLO system.
Multicast Announcement Interval (seconds/minutes)Sets the frequency at which iLO
announces itself on the network. Select a value of 30 seconds to 30 minutes. The default
value is 10 minutes.
Network changes and changes you make on this page will take effect after the next
multicast announcement.
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Selecting Disabled will disable the iLO Federation features for the local iLO system.
IPv6 Multicast ScopeSelect the multicast discovery scope. The following values are
supported: Link, Site, and Organization.
IMPORTANT: Do not select the Global value. This value is not supported.
Multicast Time To Live (TTL)Specifies the number of switches that can be traversed before
multicast discovery is stopped. The default value is 5.
3. Click Apply to save the settings.
IMPORTANT: To ensure that multicast discovery works correctly, make sure that all iLO systems
in the same group use the same values for Multicast Time to Live (TTL) and IPv6 Multicast Scope.
Viewing iLO Federation group memberships
Use the iLO web interface to view the group memberships of one iLO system.
You can also use RIBCL scripts to view information about groups. For more information, see
GET_FEDERATION_GROUP (page 16), GET_FEDERATION_ALL_GROUPS (page 14), and
GET_FEDERATION_ALL_GROUPS_INFO (page 15).
To view the group memberships of a local iLO system, navigate to the iLO FederationGroup
Configuration page, as shown in Figure 1 (page 8).
The Group Membership for this iLO table lists the name of each group that includes the local iLO
system and the privileges granted to the group by the local iLO system. Table 1 (page 9) lists the
available privileges.
Table 1 Group privileges
LoginEnables members of a group to log in to iLO.
Remote Console AccessEnables members of a group to remotely access the host system Remote
Console, including video, keyboard, and mouse control.
Virtual MediaEnables members of a group to use scripted Virtual Media with the local iLO system.
Virtual Power and ResetEnables members of a group to power-cycle or reset the local iLO system.
Configure iLO SettingsEnables members of a group to configure most iLO settings, including
security settings, and to remotely update firmware.
Administer User AccountsEnables members of a group to add, edit, and delete iLO user accounts.
Managing iLO Federation group membership
An iLO system can be a member of up to 10 groups, and there is no limit to the number of iLOs
that can be in a group.
Use the following procedure to configure iLO Federation group membership for one iLO system.
To use RIBCL scripts to configure group memberships for a batch of iLO systems, see
ADD_FEDERATION_GROUP (page 17) and MOD_FEDERATION_GROUP (page 18).
1. Navigate to the iLO FederationGroup Configuration page, as shown in Figure 1 (page 8).
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2. Do one of the following:
Click New to create a new group membership.
Select a group membership, and then click Edit.
3. Enter the following information:
Group NameThe group name.
Group KeyThe group password. The password can be up to 39 characters.
Group Key ConfirmConfirm the group password.
4. Select from the following permissions when you are adding or editing a group membership.
The permissions granted to the group by the local iLO system control the tasks users of other
iLOs in the group can perform on the managed server.
Administer User Accounts
Remote Console Access
Virtual Power and Reset
Virtual Media
Configure iLO Settings
Login Privilege
For a description of these permissions, see Table 1 (page 9).
5. Click Add Group or Update Group to save the settings.
Removing an iLO system from an iLO Federation group
Use the following procedure to remove an iLO system from an iLO Federation group. To use RIBCL
scripts to remove group memberships, see DELETE_FEDERATION_GROUP (page 19).
1. Navigate to the iLO FederationGroup Configuration page, as shown in Figure 1 (page 8).
2. Select the check box next to the group membership that you want to delete.
3. Click Delete.
The following message appears:
Are you sure you want to delete the selected group(s)?
4. Click OK.
Configuring enclosure support for iLO Federation
If you want to use server blades in an enclosure with iLO Federation, the Enclosure iLO Federation
Support setting must be enabled in the Onboard Administrator software. This setting is required
to allow peer-to-peer communication between the server blades in an enclosure. Enclosure iLO
Federation Support is enabled by default. Onboard Administrator 4.11 or later is required to use
this feature.
Using OA to configure Enclosure iLO Federation Support
Use the following procedure to configure an enclosure for iLO Federation Support.
1. Log in to the OA web interface (https://<OA hostname or IP address>).
2. Navigate to the Enclosure InformationNetwork Access page, and then click the Protocols
tab, as shown in Figure 2 (page 11).
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Figure 2 OA Enclosure Settings page
3. Select the Enable Enclosure iLO Federation Support check box, and then click Apply.
TIP: You can also use the CLI to enable or disable Enclosure iLO Federation Support. To enable
the setting, enter ENABLE ENCLOSURE_ILO_FEDERATION_SUPPORT. To disable the setting,
enter DISABLE ENCLOSURE_ILO_FEDERATION_SUPPORT. For more information about using
the OA CLI, see the HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator Command Line Interface User Guide
at the following website: http://www.hp.com/go/oa.
Verifying server iLO Federation capability
Use the following procedure to verify that a blade server is configured for iLO Federation support.
1. Log in to the OA web interface (https://<OA hostname or IP address>).
2. Navigate to the Device Bays<Device Name>iLO page, as shown in Figure 3 (page 12).
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Figure 3 iLO Federation Capable setting
3. Verify that the iLO Federation Capable setting shows the value Yes.
12 Configuring iLO Federation with the iLO web interface
3 Configuring iLO Federation with RIBCL scripts
You can view and configure iLO Federation settings by using RIBCL scripts. For detailed information
about using iLO scripts, see the HP iLO 4 Scripting and Command Line Guide
For information about using the HPQLOCFG utility to send RIBCL scripts to a batch of servers, see
the HP iLO 4 Scripting and Command Line Guide. To use another tool to send scripts to a batch
of servers, see the tool documentation.
This chapter describes the available iLO Federation scripts.
You can download sample scripts from the following website: http://www.hp.com/support/ilo4.
GET_FEDERATION_MULTICAST
Use the GET_FEDERATION_MULTICAST command to retrieve the current federation multicast
options. The response includes values for Multicast Discovery, Multicast Announcement Interval,
IPv6 Multicast Scope, and Multicast TTL. The command must appear within a RIB_INFO command
block, and RIB_INFO MODE must be set to read.
For example:
<RIBCL VERSION="2.0">
<LOGIN USER_LOGIN="adminname" PASSWORD="password">
<RIB_INFO MODE="read">
<GET_FEDERATION_MULTICAST/>
</RIB_INFO>
</LOGIN>
</RIBCL>
GET_FEDERATION_MULTICAST parameters
None
GET_FEDERATION_MULTICAST runtime errors
None
GET_FEDERATION_MULTICAST return messages
The following response is typical of the data returned from the GET_FEDERATION_MULTICAST
command:
<?xml version="1.0"?>
<RIBCL VERSION="2.23">
<RESPONSE
STATUS="0x0000"
MESSAGE='No error'
/>
<GET_FEDERATION_MULTICAST>
<MULTICAST_DISCOVERY_ENABLED VALUE="Yes"/>
<MULTICAST_ANNOUNCEMENT_INTERVAL VALUE="60"/>
<IPV6_MULTICAST_SCOPE VALUE="Site"/>
<MULTICAST_TTL VALUE="255"/>
</GET_FEDERATION_MULTICAST>
</RIBCL>
SET_FEDERATION_MULTICAST
Enter the SET_FEDERATION_MULTICAST to set federation multicast options, including Multicast
Discovery, Multicast Announcement Interval, IPv6 Multicast Scope, and Multicast TTL.
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NOTE: Disabling multicast discovery or announcements disables iLO federation features.
All devices in a federated group must have the same scope and TTL to properly enable peer
discovery.
For example:
<RIBCL VERSION="2.0">
<LOGIN USER_LOGIN="adminname" PASSWORD="password">
<RIB_INFO MODE="write">
<SET_FEDERATION_MULTICAST>
<MULTICAST_DISCOVERY_ENABLED VALUE="Yes"/>
<MULTICAST_ANNOUNCEMENT_INTERVAL VALUE="30"/>
<IPV6_MULTICAST_SCOPE VALUE="Site"/>
<MULTICAST_TTL VALUE="255"/>
</SET_FEDERATION_MULTICAST>
</RIB_INFO>
</LOGIN>
</RIBCL>
SET_FEDERATION_MULTICAST parameters
MULTICAST_DISCOVERY_ENABLED enables or disables multicast discovery. Value must be either
Yes (enabled) or No (disabled). When enabled, this parameter makes the iLO discoverable as
federated on the network. When disabled, iLO Federation features are unavailable.
MULTICAST_ANNOUNCEMENT_INTERVAL sets the number of seconds between each multicast
availability announcement on the network. Valid values are Disabled, 30, 60, 120, 300, 600,
900, and 1800 seconds. When disabled, iLO Federation features are unavailable.
IPV6_MULTICAST_SCOPE sets the scope of multicast discovery. Valid values are Link (link-local),
Site (site-local), and Organization (organization-local). All devices in a federated group must
have the same scope to properly enable peer discovery.
MULTICAST_TTL sets the time to live, limiting the number of switches that can be traversed before
the multicast discovery is stopped. Any value between 1 and 255 can be used. All devices in a
federated group must have the same TTL to properly enable peer discovery.
SET_FEDERATION_MULTICAST runtime errors
Some possible SET_FEDERATION_MULTICAST error messages include:
The MULTICAST_ANNOUNCEMENT_INTERVAL VALUE is invalid.
The IPV6_MULTICAST_SCOPE VALUE is invalid.
The MULTICAST_TTL VALUE is invalid. Valid values are between 1 and
255.
User does not have correct privilege for action. CONFIG_ILO_PRIV
required.
GET_FEDERATION_ALL_GROUPS
Use the GET_FEDERATION_ALL_GROUPS command to retrieve a list of all iLO 4 Federation group
names. The command must appear within a RIB_INFO command block, and RIB_INFO MODE
must be set to read.
For example:
<RIBCL VERSION="2.0">
<LOGIN USER_LOGIN="adminname" PASSWORD="password">
<RIB_INFO MODE="read">
<GET_FEDERATION_ALL_GROUPS/>
</RIB_INFO>
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</LOGIN>
</RIBCL>
GET_FEDERATION_ALL_GROUPS parameters
None
GET_FEDERATION_ALL_GROUPS runtime errors
None
GET_FEDERATION_ALL_GROUPS return messages
The following response is typical of the data returned from the GET_FEDERATION_ALL_GROUPS
command:
<?xml version="1.0"?>
<RIBCL VERSION="2.23">
<RESPONSE
STATUS="0x0000"
MESSAGE='No error'
/>
<GET_FEDERATION_ALL_GROUPS>
<GROUP_NAME VALUE="Group1"/>
<GROUP_NAME VALUE="Group2"/>
</GET_FEDERATION_ALL_GROUPS>
</RIBCL>
GET_FEDERATION_ALL_GROUPS_INFO
Use GET_FEDERATION_ALL_GROUPS_INFO to retrieve a list of all Federation group names and
the associated privileges for each group. To retrieve the privileges of a single specified group, use
GET_FEDERATION_GROUP.
Besides the group name, the returned group privileges include:
User account administration
Remote console access
Virtual power and reset
Virtual media
iLO setting configuration
Login privilege
The command must appear within a RIB_INFO command block, and RIB_INFO MODE must be
set to read.
For example:
<RIBCL VERSION="2.0">
<LOGIN USER_LOGIN="adminname" PASSWORD="password">
<RIB_INFO MODE="read">
<GET_FEDERATION_ALL_GROUPS_INFO/>
</RIB_INFO>
</LOGIN>
</RIBCL>
GET_FEDERATION_ALL_GROUPS_INFO parameters
None.
GET_FEDERATION_ALL_GROUPS_INFO runtime errors
None
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GET_FEDERATION_ALL_GROUPS_INFO return messages
The following response is typical of the data returned from the
GET_FEDERATION_ALL_GROUPS_INFO command:
<?xml version="1.0"?>
<RIBCL VERSION="2.23">
<RESPONSE
STATUS="0x0000"
MESSAGE='No error'
/>
<GET_FEDERATION_ALL_GROUPS_INFO>
<FEDERATION_GROUP>
<GROUP_NAME VALUE="Group1"/>
<ADMIN_PRIV VALUE="Yes"/>
<REMOTE_CONS_PRIV VALUE="Yes"/>
<RESET_SERVER_PRIV VALUE="Yes"/>
<VIRTUAL_MEDIA_PRIV VALUE="Yes"/>
<CONFIG_ILO_PRIV VALUE="Yes"/>
<LOGIN_PRIV VALUE="Yes"/>
</FEDERATION_GROUP>
<FEDERATION_GROUP>
<GROUP_NAME VALUE="Group2"/>
<ADMIN_PRIV VALUE="Yes"/>
<REMOTE_CONS_PRIV VALUE="Yes"/>
<RESET_SERVER_PRIV VALUE="No"/>
<VIRTUAL_MEDIA_PRIV VALUE="No"/>
<CONFIG_ILO_PRIV VALUE="Yes"/>
<LOGIN_PRIV VALUE="Yes"/>
</FEDERATION_GROUP>
</GET_FEDERATION_ALL_GROUPS_INFO>
</RIBCL>
GET_FEDERATION_GROUP
Use GET_FEDERATION_GROUP to retrieve the privileges granted to a specified Federated group.
To retrieve the privileges granted to all groups, use GET_FEDERATION_ALL_GROUPS_INFO.
Besides the group name, the return includes the following group privileges:
User account administration
Remote console access
Virtual power and reset
Virtual media
iLO setting configuration
Login privilege
The command must appear within a RIB_INFO command block, and RIB_INFO MODE must be
set to read.
For example:
<RIBCL VERSION="2.0">
<LOGIN USER_LOGIN="adminname" PASSWORD="password">
<RIB_INFO MODE="read">
<GET_FEDERATION_GROUP GROUP_NAME="groupname"/>
</RIB_INFO>
</LOGIN>
</RIBCL>
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GET_FEDERATION_GROUP parameters
GROUP_NAMEThe name of the group to be displayed. The name must be from 1 to 31 characters
long.
GET_FEDERATION_GROUP runtime errors
GET_FEDERATION_GROUP returns the following message if the value specified for GROUP_NAME
does not match any existing groups:
Group name not found.
GET_FEDERATION_GROUP return messages
The following response is typical of the data returned from the GET_FEDERATION_GROUP
command:
<?xml version="1.0"?>
<RIBCL VERSION="2.23">
<RESPONSE
STATUS="0x0000"
MESSAGE='No error'
/>
<GET_FEDERATION_GROUP>
<FEDERATION_GROUP>
<GROUP_NAME VALUE="Group2"/>
<ADMIN_PRIV VALUE="Yes"/>
<REMOTE_CONS_PRIV VALUE="Yes"/>
<RESET_SERVER_PRIV VALUE="No"/>
<VIRTUAL_MEDIA_PRIV VALUE="No"/>
<CONFIG_ILO_PRIV VALUE="Yes"/>
<LOGIN_PRIV VALUE="Yes"/>
</FEDERATION_GROUP>
</GET_FEDERATION_GROUP>
</RIBCL>
ADD_FEDERATION_GROUP
Use ADD_FEDERATION_GROUP to add a new Federation group membership and associated
privileges. The command must appear within a RIB_INFO command block, and RIB_INFO MODE
must be set to write.
For example:
<RIBCL VERSION="2.0">
<LOGIN USER_LOGIN="adminname" PASSWORD="password">
<RIB_INFO MODE="write">
<ADD_FEDERATION_GROUP
GROUP_NAME="groupname"
GROUP_KEY="groupkey">
<ADMIN_PRIV VALUE="Yes"/>
<REMOTE_CONS_PRIV VALUE="Yes"/>
<RESET_SERVER_PRIV VALUE="Yes"/>
<VIRTUAL_MEDIA_PRIV VALUE="Yes"/>
<CONFIG_ILO_PRIV VALUE="Yes"/>
<LOGIN_PRIV VALUE="Yes"/>
</ADD_FEDERATION_GROUP>
</RIB_INFO>
</LOGIN>
</RIBCL>
NOTE: HP iLO 4 supports a maximum of 10 Federation groups. To remove a Federation group,
use DELETE_FEDERATION_GROUP.
ADD_FEDERATION_GROUP 17
ADD_FEDERATION_GROUP parameters
GROUP_NAMEThe name of the group to be added. The name must be from 1 to 31 characters
long.
GROUP_KEYThe password to set for the group to be added. The password must be 1 to 31
characters long.
ADMIN_PRIVAdminister User AccountsEnables members of a group to add, edit, and delete
iLO user accounts.
REMOTE_CONS_PRIVRemote Console AccessEnables members of a group to remotely access
the host system Remote Console, including video, keyboard, and mouse control.
RESET_SERVER_PRIVVirtual Power and ResetEnables members of a group to power-cycle or
reset the local iLO system.
VIRTUAL_MEDIA_PRIVVirtual MediaEnables members of a group to use scripted Virtual Media
with the local iLO system.
CONFIG_ILO_PRIVConfigure iLO SettingsEnables members of a group to configure most iLO
settings, including security settings, and to remotely update firmware.
LOGIN_PRIVLoginEnables members of a group to log in to iLO.
ADD_FEDERATION_GROUP runtime errors
The GROUP_NAME must not be left blank.
The GROUP_NAME is too long.
The GROUP_KEY must not be left blank.
The GROUP_KEY is too long.
Group membership already exists.
Cannot add group membership. Maximum number of memberships reached:
10.
MOD_FEDERATION_GROUP
Use MOD_FEDERATION_GROUP to modify an existing Federation group membership and
associated privileges. The command must appear within a RIB_INFO command block, and RIB_INFO
MODE must be set to write.
NOTE: All parameters are optional. Any Federation property not explicitly modified retains its
old value.
For example:
<RIBCL VERSION="2.0">
<LOGIN USER_LOGIN="adminname" PASSWORD="password">
<RIB_INFO MODE="write">
<MOD_FEDERATION_GROUP GROUP_NAME="groupname">
<GROUP_NAME VALUE="newgroupname"/>
<GROUP_KEY VALUE="newgroupkey"/>
<ADMIN_PRIV VALUE="Yes"/>
<REMOTE_CONS_PRIV VALUE="Yes"/>
<RESET_SERVER_PRIV VALUE="Yes"/>
<VIRTUAL_MEDIA_PRIV VALUE="Yes"/>
<CONFIG_ILO_PRIV VALUE="Yes"/>
<LOGIN_PRIV VALUE="Yes"/>
</MOD_FEDERATION_GROUP>
</RIB_INFO>
</LOGIN>
</RIBCL>
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MOD_FEDERATION_GROUP parameters
GROUP_NAMEThe name of the group to be changed, or the new name to be given to the
specified Federation group, depending on the parameters location. The name must be from 1 to
31 characters long.
GROUP_KEYThe new password to set for the group. The password must be 1 to 31 characters
long.
ADMIN_PRIVAdminister User AccountsEnables members of a group to add, edit, and delete
iLO user accounts.
REMOTE_CONS_PRIVRemote Console AccessEnables members of a group to remotely access
the host system Remote Console, including video, keyboard, and mouse control.
RESET_SERVER_PRIVVirtual Power and ResetEnables members of a group to power-cycle or
reset the local iLO system.
VIRTUAL_MEDIA_PRIVVirtual MediaEnables members of a group to use scripted Virtual Media
with the local iLO system.
CONFIG_ILO_PRIVConfigure iLO SettingsEnables members of a group to configure most iLO
settings, including security settings, and to remotely update firmware.
LOGIN_PRIVLoginEnables members of a group to log in to iLO.
MOD_FEDERATION_GROUP runtime errors
Some possible MOD_FEDERATION_GROUP error messages include:
The GROUP_NAME must not be left blank.
NOTE: This error only appears if the value in the <MOD_FEDERATION_GROUP
GROUP_NAME="groupname"> command is left blank. This error does not appear if
newgroupname in the parameter setting <GROUP_NAME VALUE="newgroupname"/> is
left blank or the line is omitted. In that case, the original group name is retained.
Group name not found.
The GROUP_NAME is too long.
The GROUP_KEY must not be left blank.
The GROUP_KEY is too long.
Group membership already exists.
User does not have correct privilege for action. CONFIG_ILO_PRIV
required.
DELETE_FEDERATION_GROUP
Use DELETE_FEDERATION_GROUP to remove the iLO from a Federation group membership. The
command must appear within a RIB_INFO command block, and RIB_INFO MODE must be set to
write.
For example:
<RIBCL VERSION="2.0">
<LOGIN USER_LOGIN="adminname" PASSWORD="password">
<RIB_INFO MODE="write">
<DELETE_FEDERATION_GROUP GROUP_NAME="groupname"/>
</RIB_INFO>
</LOGIN>
</RIBCL>
DELETE_FEDERATION_GROUP 19
DELETE_FEDERATION_GROUP parameters
GROUP_NAMEThe name of the Federation group to be deleted. The name must be from 1 to
31 characters long and must already exist as a membership group.
DELETE_FEDERATION_GROUP runtime errors
Possible runtime errors returned by DELETE_FEDERATION_GROUP include:
If the value specified for GROUP_NAME does not match any existing groups: Group name
not found.
User does not have correct privilege for action. CONFIG_ILO_PRIV
required.
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4 Using the iLO Federation features
Using the iLO Federation multi-system view
The Multi-System View page provides a summary of the server models, server health, and critical
and degraded systems in an iLO Federation group.
Viewing server health and model information
To view summary information for a group of servers:
1. Navigate to the iLO FederationMulti-System View page, as shown in Figure 4 (page 21).
Figure 4 Multi-System View page
2. Select a group from the Selected Group menu.
3. Optional: To filter the list of servers, click a health status, server model, or server name link.
The following information is displayed for the servers in the selected group that meet the filter
criteria (if filters are used).
HealthThe number of servers in each listed health status. The percentage of the total
number of servers that is in the listed health status is also displayed.
For a list of the possible health status values, see the HP iLO 4 User Guide.
ModelThe list of servers, grouped by the server model number. The percentage of the
total number of servers for each model number is also displayed.
Critical and Degraded SystemsThe list of servers with a status of Critical or Degraded.
For more information, see Viewing critical and degraded servers (page 21).
Viewing critical and degraded servers
To view details about the servers in a group that are in the critical or degraded state:
1. Navigate to the iLO FederationMulti-System View page, as shown in Figure 4 (page 21).
2. Select a group from the Selected Group menu.
Using the iLO Federation multi-system view 21
3. Optional: To filter the list of servers, click a health status, server model, or server name link.
The following information is displayed for the critical and degraded servers in the selected
group that meet the filter criteria (if filters are used).
Server NameThe server name defined by the host operating system.
System HealthThe server health status.
Server PowerThe server power status.
UID IndicatorThe server UID status.
System ROMThe installed HP ProLiant System ROM.
iLO HostnameThe fully qualified network name assigned to the iLO subsystem. Click
the iLO link to open the iLO web interface for the server.
IP AddressThe network IP address of the iLO subsystem. Click the iLO link to open the
iLO web interface for the server.
4. Click Next or Previous to view more servers in the list.
Viewing the iLO Federation Multi-System Map
The Multi-System Map page displays information about the iLO systems in a selected group.
The Summary section lists the number of other iLO systems in the group, and the iLO Peers table
lists the iLO systems that the local iLO has identified as its closest neighbors or peers. The local
iLO identifies its peers via multicast discovery.
For more information about multicast discovery, see Configuring iLO Federation (page 7).
To view the Multi-System Map:
1. Navigate to the iLO FederationMulti-System Map page, as shown in Figure 5 (page 22).
Figure 5 Multi-System Map page
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2. Select a group from the Selected Group menu.
The following information is displayed for each iLO peer:
#The peer number.
UUIDThe server UUID.
Last SeenThe time stamp of the last communication from the server.
Last ErrorA description of the most recent communication error between the listed server
and the group.
URLThe URL to start the iLO web interface for the listed iLO.
IPThe iLO IP address.
For information about errors that might occur on this page, see A 403 error is displayed on the
Multi-System Map page (page 40), A timeout error is displayed on the Multi-System Map page
(page 39), and A 502 error is displayed on the Multi-System Map page (page 40).
Using the iLO Federation Virtual Media feature
The Group Virtual Media feature enables you to connect scripted media that can be accessed by
the servers in an iLO Federation group.
A license is required if you want to make changes on the Group Virtual Media page. For more
information about iLO licensing, see the following website: http://www.hp.com/go/ilo/licensing.
When you use Group Virtual Media, note the following:
You can connect scripted media to the iLO systems in an iLO Federation group. Scripted media
supports only 1.44 MB floppy images (.img) and CD/DVD-ROM images (.iso). The image
must be located on a web server on the same network as iLO.
If you want to use the iLO Federation Virtual Media feature with an iLO Federation group,
ensure that each member of the group has granted the Virtual Media privilege to the group.
For more information about privileges, see Configuring iLO Federation (page 7).
Only one of each type of media can be connected to a group at the same time.
You can view, connect, eject, or boot from scripted media. Scripted media refers to connecting
images hosted on a web server by using a URL. iLO will accept URLs in HTTP or HTTPS format.
FTP is not supported.
Before you use the iLO Virtual Media feature, review the operating system considerations in
the HP iLO 4 User Guide.
Connecting scripted media for groups
To connect scripted media:
Using the iLO Federation Virtual Media feature 23
1. Navigate to the iLO FederationGroup Virtual Media page, as shown in Figure 6 (page 24).
Figure 6 Group Virtual Media page
2. Select a group from the Selected Group menu.
All of the systems in the selected group will be affected by the changes you make on this page.
3. Enter the URL for the scripted media in the Scripted Media URL box in the Connect Virtual
Floppy section (.img files) or the Connect CD/DVD-ROM section (.iso files).
4. Select the Boot on Next Reset check box if the servers in the group should boot to this image
only on the next server reboot.
The image will be ejected automatically on the second server reboot so that the servers do
not boot to this image twice.
If this check box is not selected, the image will remain connected until it is manually ejected,
and the servers will boot to it on all subsequent server resets, if the system boot options are
configured accordingly.
5. Click Insert Media.
Viewing and ejecting scripted media for groups
When scripted media is connected to the systems in an iLO Federation group, the following details
are listed in the Virtual Floppy Status section and Virtual CD/DVD-ROM Status section:
Image InsertedThe Virtual Media type that is connected. Scripted media is displayed when
scripted media is connected.
ConnectedIndicates whether a Virtual Media device is connected.
Image URLThe URL that points to the connected scripted media.
To eject scripted media devices:
1. Navigate to the iLO FederationGroup Virtual Media page.
2. Select a group from the Selected Group menu.
All of the systems in the selected group will be affected by the changes you make on this page.
3. Click the Eject Media button in the Virtual Floppy Status section or Virtual CD/DVD-ROM Status
section.
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Viewing servers affected by a Group Virtual Media action
This section provides the following details about the servers that will be affected by changes you
make on the Group Virtual Media page.
Server NameThe server name defined by the host operating system.
Server PowerThe server power state (ON or OFF).
UID IndicatorThe state of the UID. The UID helps you identify and locate a system, especially
in high-density rack environments. The possible states are UID ON, UID OFF, and UID BLINK.
iLO HostnameThe fully qualified network name assigned to the iLO subsystem. Click the iLO
link to open the iLO web interface for the server.
IP AddressThe network IP address of the iLO subsystem. Click the iLO link to open the iLO
web interface for the server.
Using the iLO Federation group power feature
The Group Power feature enables you to manage the power of multiple servers from a system
running the iLO web interface. This feature allows you to do the following:
Power off, reset, or power cycle a group of servers that are in the ON or Reset state. For more
information, see Changing the power state for multiple servers (page 25).
Power on a group of servers that are OFF. For more information, see Changing the power
state for multiple servers (page 25).
View the list of servers that will be affected by a Virtual Power Button push. For more
information, see Viewing servers affected by the Virtual Power Button (page 27).
A license is required if you want to make changes on the Group Power page. For more information
about iLO licensing, see the following website: http://www.hp.com/go/ilo/licensing.
If you want to use the iLO Federation Group Power feature with an iLO Federation group, ensure
that each member of the group has granted the Virtual Power and Reset privilege to the group.
For more information about privileges, see Configuring iLO Federation (page 7).
Changing the power state for multiple servers
The Virtual Power Button section on the Group Power page displays a summary of the current
power state of the grouped servers, including the total number of servers that are in the ON, OFF,
or Reset status. The System Power summary indicates the state of the server power when the page
is first opened. Use the browser refresh feature to update the System Power information.
Some of the Virtual Power Button options do not shut down the operating system gracefully. Before
you use the Virtual Power Button options, you must initiate an operating system shutdown by using
the Remote Console.
To change the power state for a group of servers:
Using the iLO Federation group power feature 25
1. Navigate to the iLO FederationGroup Power page, as shown in Figure 7 (page 26).
Figure 7 Group Power page
2. Select a group from the Selected Group menu.
The grouped servers are listed by power state with a counter that shows the total number of
servers in each state.
All of the servers in the selected group will be affected by the changes you make on this page.
For information about viewing the list of affected servers, see Viewing servers affected by
the Virtual Power Button (page 27).
3. Do one of the following:
To change the power state for servers that are in the ON or Reset state, click one of the
following buttons on the left side of the page:
Momentary Press The same as pressing the physical power button.
Some operating systems might be configured to initiate a graceful shutdown after a
momentary press, or to ignore this event. HP recommends using system commands
to complete a graceful operating system shutdown before you attempt to shut down
by using the Virtual Power button.
Press and HoldThe same as pressing the physical power button for 5 seconds and
then releasing it.
The servers in the selected group are powered off as a result of this operation. Using
this option might circumvent the graceful shutdown features of the operating system.
This option provides the ACPI functionality that some operating systems implement.
These operating systems behave differently depending on a short press or long press.
26 Using the iLO Federation features
ResetForces the servers in the selected group to warm-boot: CPUs and I/O resources
are reset. Using this option circumvents the graceful shutdown features of the operating
system.
Cold BootImmediately removes power from the servers in the selected group.
Processors, memory, and I/O resources lose main power. The servers will restart
after approximately 6 seconds. Using this option circumvents the features for graceful
shutdown of the operating system.
To change the power state for servers that are OFF, click the Momentary Press button on
the right side of the page. This button is labeled Power On.
NOTE: The Press and Hold, Reset, and Cold Boot options are not available for servers
that are OFF.
A confirmation dialog box appears.
4. Click OK to proceed with the Virtual Power Button push.
iLO displays a progress bar while the grouped systems respond to the Virtual Power Button
push. The progress bar indicates the number of servers that successfully accepted the command.
The Command Results section displays the command status and results, including error messages
related to the Virtual Power Button push.
Viewing servers affected by the Virtual Power Button
The Affected Systems table provides the following details about the servers that will be affected by
a Virtual Power Button push.
Server NameThe server name defined by the host operating system.
Server PowerThe server power state (ON or OFF).
UID IndicatorThe state of the UID. The UID helps you identify and locate a system, especially
in high-density rack environments. The possible states are UID ON, UID OFF, and UID BLINK.
iLO HostnameThe fully qualified network name assigned to the iLO subsystem. Click the iLO
link to open the iLO web interface for the server.
IP AddressThe network IP address of the iLO subsystem. Click the iLO link to open the iLO
web interface for the server.
Click Next or Previous to view more servers in the list.
Configuring iLO Federation group power settings
The group power settings feature enables you to set dynamic power caps for your grouped servers.
When using Automatic Group Power Capping, note the following:
When a group power cap is set, the grouped systems share power in order to stay below the
power cap. More power is allocated to busy servers and less power is allocated to servers
that are idle.
The power caps that you set for a group operate concurrently with the power caps that you
can set on the Power Settings page for an individual server.
When a power cap is set, the average power reading of the grouped servers must be at or
below the power cap value.
If you want to configure power capping settings for an iLO Federation group, ensure that each
member of the group has granted the Configure iLO Settings privilege to the group. For more
information about privileges, see Configuring iLO Federation (page 7).
Configuring iLO Federation group power settings 27
A license is required if you want to make changes on the Group Power Settings page. For
more information about iLO licensing, see the following website: http://www.hp.com/go/
ilo/licensing.
You cannot use the iLO web interface to configure group power capping settings for SL servers.
Use one of the following tools to configure the power capping settings for SL servers:
Power Interface Control UtilityThis utility is available at the following website: http://
h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?
prodTypeId=15351&prodSeriesId=4324034&
swItem=MTX-cb0c48d305d24a4dbe80e5eecc&prodNameId=5037746.
HP ProLiant SL Advanced Power ManagerFor more information, see the HP ProLiant SL
Advanced Power Manager User Guide.
The HP Automatic Group Power Capping Settings section enables you to view measured power
values, set a power cap, and disable power capping.
The Measured Power Values section lists the following:
Maximum Available PowerThe total power supply capacity for all servers in a group
Peak Observed PowerThe maximum observed power for all servers in a group
Minimum Observed PowerThe minimum observed power for all servers in a group
During POST, the ROM runs two power tests that determine the peak and minimum observed
power values.
Use the Power Cap Thresholds as guidelines for configuring the Power Cap Value.
Maximum Power CapThe maximum power available for the servers in a group. The
servers in a group must not exceed this value.

Minimum High-Performance CapThe maximum power that the servers in a group use
in their current configuration. A power cap set to this value does not affect server
performance.
Minimum Power CapThe minimum power that the servers in a group use. A power cap
set to this value reduces the server power usage to the minimum, which results in server
performance degradation.
The Power Cap Value section allows you to configure the power capping settings. For
instructions, see Configuring Automatic Group Power Capping settings (page 29).
The Current State section shows the current power consumption.
Present Power ReadingThe current power reading for all servers in a group.
Present Power CapThe configured power cap for all servers in a group. This value is 0 if
the power cap is not configured.
28 Using the iLO Federation features
Configuring Automatic Group Power Capping settings
1. Navigate to the iLO FederationGroup Power Settings page, as shown in Figure 8 (page
29).
Figure 8 Group Power Settings page
2. Select a group from the Selected Group menu.
All of the systems in the selected group will be affected by the changes you make on this page.
3. Select the Enable power capping check box.
4. Enter the Power Cap Value in watts, BTU/hr, or as a percentage.
The percentage is the difference between the maximum and minimum power values. The
power cap value cannot be set below the server minimum power value.
When values are displayed in watts, click Show values in BTU/hr to change the display to
BTU/hr. When values are displayed in BTU/hr, click Show values in Watts to change the
display to watts.
5. Click Apply.
Using the iLO Federation firmware update feature
The Group Firmware Update feature enables you to update the firmware of multiple servers from
a system running the iLO web interface.
A license is required if you want to make changes on the Group Firmware Update page. For more
information about iLO licensing, see the following website: http://www.hp.com/go/ilo/licensing.
This feature allows you to do the following:
View the number of servers with each supported firmware version. The percentage of the total
number of servers with the listed firmware version is also displayed.
View the flash status for the grouped servers. The percentage of the total number of servers
with the listed flash status is also displayed.
View the TPM status for the grouped servers in the Option ROM Measuring section. The
percentage of the total number of servers with the listed TPM status is also displayed.
Update the firmware. The following firmware types are supported:
iLO
HP ProLiant System ROM
Using the iLO Federation firmware update feature 29
System Programmable Logic Device
SL Chassis Firmware
For more information, see Updating firmware for multiple servers (page 30).
View the list of servers that will be affected by a firmware update. For more information, see
Viewing servers affected by a Group Firmware Update (page 31).
Updating firmware for multiple servers
To update the firmware of servers in an iLO Federation group:
1. Download a supported type of firmware from the following website: http://www.hp.com/
support.
2. Save the firmware file to a web server.
3. Navigate to the iLO FederationGroup Firmware Update page.
4. Select a group from the Selected Group menu.
All of the systems in the selected group will be affected by the changes you make on this page.
5. Optional: Click a firmware version, flash status, or Option ROM Measuring status link to filter
the list of affected systems.
30 Using the iLO Federation features
6. In the Firmware Update section, enter the URL to the firmware file on your web server, and
then click the Update Firmware button.
The Flash Status section is updated and a message similar to the following appears, as shown
in Figure 9 (page 31).
Flashing Firmware Image, please wait...
Figure 9 Group Firmware Update page
This message and the percent complete value apply to all of the affected servers.
When the update is complete, the Firmware Information section is updated.
Viewing servers affected by a Group Firmware Update
This section provides the following details about the servers that will be affected by a firmware
update.
Server NameThe server name defined by the host operating system.
System ROMThe installed HP ProLiant System ROM.
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iLO Firmware VersionThe installed iLO firmware version.
iLO HostnameThe fully qualified network name assigned to the iLO subsystem. Click the iLO
link to open the iLO web interface for the server.
IP AddressThe network IP address of the iLO subsystem. Click the iLO link to open the iLO
web interface for the server.
32 Using the iLO Federation features
5 Using iLO Federation with other HP utilities
Most iLO Federation tasks can be performed by using the iLO web interface or iLO scripts. You
can also experience the benefits of iLO Federation in HP SUM and HP Intelligent Provisioning.
HP SUM 6.3.0 and Intelligent Provisioning 1.60 include a Technology Preview of the integrated
iLO Federation features. This preview allows read-only access to the iLO Federation features. You
can view and interact with the iLO Federation features in the product interfaces, but you cannot
use the features to make configuration changes on your servers.
Using iLO Federation with HP SUM
HP SUM is a technology included in many HP products for installing and updating firmware and
software on HP ProLiant servers. You can download HP SUM at the following website: http://
hp.com/go/hpsum/download.
To view the iLO Federation Technology Preview features in HP SUM:
1. Start HP SUM.
2. If a baseline was not added in a previous run of HP SUM, add a baseline to the Baseline
Library.
For instructions, see the HP Smart Update Manager User Guide.
3. Select the deployment type iLO Federation in the main menu, as shown in Figure 10 (page
33).
Figure 10 HP SUM main menu
The iLO Federation page opens.
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4. Click Add Node.
The Add New page appears with the iLO Federation node type selected, as shown in
Figure 11 (page 34).
Figure 11 Add New page
5. Enter the IP address of an iLO node that is part of an iLO Federation group.
If the node is not in an iLO Federation group, or if the group does not exist, this node will be
treated like a regular iLO node.
6. Enter an iLO Federation group name in the iLO Federation Group Name box.
7. Optional: Select a baseline or additional package.
8. Optional: Select an existing HP SUM group.
9. Enter the username and password for a local user account on the iLO system you entered in
step 4.
10. Click Add.
HP SUM verifies the credentials and that the group exists. When this process is finished, the
Overview page for the node appears, as shown in Figure 12 (page 35).
34 Using iLO Federation with other HP utilities
Figure 12 Overview page before Inventory
11. Click Inventory.
The Inventory page appears.
12. Select a baseline in the Baseline to Apply section.
The baseline will be used to evaluate whether the servers in the group need to be updated.
The Overview page updates and displays a summary count of all of the types of servers in
the group, as shown in Figure 13 (page 36).
Using iLO Federation with HP SUM 35
Figure 13 Overview page after Inventory
13. Select from the following firmware types in the View all versions of menu:
Installed iLO
Installed BIOS
Installed Power Pic
Installed CPLD
Selecting a firmware type updates the screen to show specific details about the selected type.
For example, Figure 14 (page 37) shows the installed CPLD firmware versions.
36 Using iLO Federation with other HP utilities
Figure 14 Viewing CPLD firmware versions
14. Click the Ready for deployment message to view more details, and then click Review and
deploy updates.
The Deploy page appears, as shown in Figure 15 (page 37).
Figure 15 Deploy page
The Deploy feature is view-only in the iLO Federation Technology Preview.
Using iLO Federation with HP SUM 37
For more information about HP SUM, see the HP Smart Update Manager User Guide at the following
website: http://www.hp.com/go/hpsum/documentation.
Using iLO Federation with HP Intelligent Provisioning
Intelligent Provisioning is a single-server deployment tool embedded in HP ProLiant Gen8 servers
that replaces the SmartStart CDs and Smart Update Firmware DVD used with previous generations
of HP ProLiant servers. Intelligent Provisioning simplifies HP ProLiant server setup, providing a
reliable and consistent way to deploy HP ProLiant servers.
When iLO Federation is configured, you can store Intelligent Provisioning server profiles on the
network. If a profile is stored by a server that is managed by an iLO Federation group, you can
install the same profile on any other managed server in the same group. Select the profile on the
Deployment Settings page, as shown in Figure 16 (page 38). This streamlines the deployment
process because you do not need to connect a USB key containing the profile to each new server.
Figure 16 Select a Deployment dialog box
NOTE: The menu item for iLO Federation lets you see how this feature is designed to work, but
does not let you get profiles from the network.
For more information about Intelligent Provisioning, see the HP Intelligent Provisioning User Guide
at the following website: http://www.hp.com/go/intelligentprovisioning/docs
38 Using iLO Federation with other HP utilities
6 Troubleshooting
Query errors occur on iLO Federation pages
Issue: When you open an iLO Federation page, iLO peers and associated data might be missing
from the page, and the following error is displayed:
Errors occurred during query, returned data may be incomplete or
inconsistent.
This error might occur when a network communication error, configuration problem, or failed iLO
system prevents the retrieval of data from all systems in an iLO Federation group.
Suggested action 1: Wait for twice the configured multicast interval, and then refresh the iLO
Federation page. If an iLO system was reconfigured and can no longer communicate with the local
iLO, it will be dropped its from its peer relationships after they expire, which should eliminate the
query error.
Suggested action 2: Check the Multi-System Map page for errors. The Multi-System Map page can
help you to identify communication problems between iLO peers. For more information, see Viewing
the iLO Federation Multi-System Map (page 22), A 502 error is displayed on the Multi-System
Map page (page 40), A timeout error is displayed on the Multi-System Map page (page 39),
and A 403 error is displayed on the Multi-System Map page (page 40).
Suggested action 3: If you are using server blades in an enclosure, verify that Enclosure iLO
Federation Support is configured on the Enclosure SettingsNetwork AccessProtocols page in
the Onboard Administrator web interface. You must have OA 4.11 or later to configure this setting.
This is required to allow peer-to-peer communication between the server blades in an enclosure.
For more information, see Configuring enclosure support for iLO Federation (page 10).
Suggested action 4: Verify that the switches on the network are configured to allow communication
between iLO peers. For more information, see iLO Federation network requirements (page 7).
Suggested action 5: If you recently changed the network routes, subnet mask, IP address, or HTTP
port for an iLO peer, verify that the iLO peer has a communication path to the local iLO.
For more information about iLO network settings, see the HP iLO 4 User Guide.
For more information about the iLO HTTP port setting, see the HP iLO 4 User Guide.
Suggested action 6: Ensure that communication between the local iLO and the peer with the error
is not blocked by an intermediate firewall or a change to the iLO network configuration and HTTP
port setting.
A timeout error is displayed on the Multi-System Map page
Issue: The Multi-System Map page might display a Timed Out error for a peer of the local iLO
in the following situations:
The local iLO system has a peer that has another peer that has failed.
An intermediate firewall is preventing communication between the local iLO and a peer.
Network configuration changes are preventing communication between the local iLO and a
peer.
The enclosure that contains the peer is not configured for iLO Federation support.
Suggested action 1: Remove or repair the failed peer.
Suggested action 2: Verify that the network is configured to allow communication between the iLO
peers.
Suggested action 3: Verify that the enclosure that contains an iLO server blade peer is configured
for iLO Federation support on the Enclosure SettingsNetwork AccessProtocols page in the
Onboard Administrator web interface. You must have OA 4.11 or later to configure this setting.
Query errors occur on iLO Federation pages 39
This is required to allow peer-to-peer communication between the server blades in an enclosure.
For more information, see Configuring enclosure support for iLO Federation (page 10)
A 502 error is displayed on the Multi-System Map page
Issue: The Multi-System Map page shows a 502 error.
This error indicates that the listed peer rejected a request from the local iLO.
Suggested action: Ensure that communication between the local iLO and the peer with the error is
not blocked by an intermediate firewall or a change to the iLO network configuration and HTTP
port setting.
A 403 error is displayed on the Multi-System Map page
Issue: The Multi-System Map page shows a 403 Forbidden/Authorization error.
This error occurs when the group key on the local iLO does not match the group key on a peer
iLO.
Suggested action: Ensure that the group key matches for all of the iLOs that are members of the
selected group.
iLO peers are not displayed
Issue: iLO peers (systems in the same group as the local iLO) are not displayed on iLO Federation
pages.
Suggested action 1: Ensure that the group key matches for all of the iLOs that are members of the
selected group.
Suggested action 2: Wait for twice the configured multicast interval, and then refresh the iLO
Federation page. If an iLO system was reconfigured and can no longer communicate with the local
iLO, it will be dropped its from its peer relationships after they expire, which should eliminate the
query error.
Suggested action 3: If you are using server blades in an enclosure, verify that Enclosure iLO
Federation Support is configured on the Enclosure SettingsNetwork AccessProtocols page in
the Onboard Administrator web interface. You must have OA 4.11 or later to configure this setting.
This is required to allow peer-to-peer communication between the server blades in an enclosure.
For more information, see Configuring enclosure support for iLO Federation (page 10).
Suggested action 4: Verify that the switches on the network are configured to allow communication
between iLO peers. For more information, see iLO Federation network requirements (page 7).
Suggested action 5: Ensure that communication between the local iLO and the peer with the error
is not blocked by an intermediate firewall or a change to the iLO network configuration and HTTP
port setting.
iLO peers are displayed with IPv6 addresses on IPv4 networks
Issue: iLO peers on an IPv4 network are displayed with IPv6 addresses on iLO Federation pages.
Suggested action: If the network is configured to use IPv4 only, verify that the iLOClient Applications
use IPv6 first check box is not selected on the iLO Dedicated Network PortIPv6 page.
40 Troubleshooting
7 Support and other resources
Information to collect before you contact HP
Be sure to have the following information available before you contact HP:
Software product name
Hardware product model number
Operating system type and version
Applicable error message
Third-party hardware or software
Technical support registration number (if applicable)
Active Health System log
How to contact HP
Use the following methods to contact HP technical support:
See the Contact HP worldwide website:
http://www.hp.com/go/assistance
Use the Get Help from HP link on the HP Support Center website:
http://www.hp.com/go/hpsc
In the United States, call +1 800 334 5144 to contact HP by telephone. This service is available
24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For continuous quality improvement, conversations might be
recorded or monitored.
Registering for Software Technical Support and Update Service
Insight Management software products include 1 year of 24 x 7 HP Software Technical Support
and Update Service. This service provides access to HP technical resources for assistance in
resolving software implementation or operations problems.
The service also provides access to software updates and reference manuals in electronic format.
With this service, iLO Advanced and iLO Advanced for BladeSystem customers benefit from
expedited problem resolution as well as proactive notification and delivery of software updates.
For more information about this service, see the following website: http://www.hp.com/services/
insight.
If you received a license entitlement certificate, registration for this service occurs after online
redemption of the license certificate or key.
How to use Software Technical Support and Update Service
After you are registered, you will receive a service contract in the mail. The contract contains the
Customer Service phone number and your SAID. You will need your SAID when you call for
technical support. By using your SAID, you can also go to the HP Support Center website to view
your contract online.
HP Support Center
Join the discussion. The HP Support Center at http://www.hp.com/go/hpsc is a community-based,
user-supported tool for HP customers to participate in discussions among the customer community
about HP products. For discussions related to iLO Advanced and iLO Advanced for BladeSystem
software, see the Management Software and System Tools area.
Information to collect before you contact HP 41
HP authorized resellers
For the name of the nearest HP authorized reseller, see the following sources:
In the United States, see the HP U.S. service locator website:
http://www.hp.com/service_locator
In other locations, see the Contact HP worldwide website:
http://www.hp.com/go/assistance
Related information
Documents
HP iLO 4 User Guide
HP iLO 4 Scripting and Command Line Guide
HP iLO 4 Release Notes
HP Intelligent Provisioning User Guide
HP Smart Update Manager User Guide
HP Service Pack for ProLiant User Guide
HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator User Guide
HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator Command Line Interface User Guide
Websites
HP ProLiant Gen8 Server Management: http://www.hp.com/go/proliantgen8/docs
HP iLO Management Engine: http://www.hp.com/go/ilomgmtengine/docs
HP Intelligent Provisioning: http://www.hp.com/go/intelligentprovisioning/docs
HP SUM: http://www.hp.com/go/hpsum
HP Service Pack for ProLiant: http://www.hp.com/go/spp/documentation
HP iLO 4: http://www.hp.com/go/ilo/docs
HP iLO University videos: http://www.hp.com/go/ilo/videos
HP Onboard Administrator: http://www.hp.com/go/oa
42 Support and other resources
Glossary
BIOS Basic Input/Output System.
Cookie A small, unscriptable text file placed on your hard drive by a website to preserve specific settings.
When you return to the site, your system opens the cookie with the previously saved settings so
they can be passed along to the site. Cookies are also used to store session data temporarily.
HPQLOCFG HP Lights-Out Configuration Utility.
iLO Integrated Lights-Out.
OA Onboard Administrator.
RIBCL Remote Insight Board Command Language.
SAID Service Agreement Identifier.
TPM Trusted Platform Module.
UID Unit identification.
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Index
A
authorized reseller
Technical support, 41
Automatic Group Power Capping
using with iLO Federation, 27
C
configuring
Enclosure iLO Federation Support, 10
group memberships, 9
iLO Federation, 7
iLO Federation group memberships, 9
iLO Federation with scripts, 13
multicast options, 8
E
Enclosure iLO Federation Support
configuring, 10
verifying, 11
F
Federation see iLO Federation
firmware
updating with iLO Federation, 29
G
group memberships
managing, 9
removing, 10
viewing, 9
H
HP SUM
Technology preview, 33
I
iLO
updating firmware, 29
iLO Federation
affected servers, 27
firmware update, 31
Virtual Media, 25
Virtual Power, 27
Automatic Group Power Capping, 27
changing server power state, 25
configuring, 7
configuring multicast options, 8
managing group memberships, 9
multi-system map, 22
network requirements, 7
power management, 25
removing group memberships, 10
RIBCL scripts, 13
server blade requirement, 10
updating firmware, 29
using, 5
viewing critical and degraded servers, 21
viewing group memberships, 9
viewing server health, 21
viewing server models, 21
Virtual Media, 23
Intelligent Provisioning
Technology preview, 38
M
multicast options
configuring, 8
N
network requirements, 7
O
Onboard Administrator
configuring iLO Federation support, 10
overview
iLO Federation, 5
P
power
Automatic Group Power Capping, 27
group power, 25
R
RIB_INFO
ADD_FEDERATION_GROUP, 17
parameters, 18
runtime errors, 18
DELETE_FEDERATION_GROUP, 19
parameters, 20
runtime errors, 20
GET_FEDERATION_ALL_GROUPS, 14
parameters, 15
return messages, 15
runtime errors, 15
GET_FEDERATION_ALL_GROUPS_INFO, 15
parameters, 15
return messages, 16
runtime errors, 15
GET_FEDERATION_GROUP, 16
parameters, 17
return messages, 17
runtime errors, 17
GET_FEDERATION_MULTICAST, 13
parameters, 13
return messages, 13
runtime errors, 13
MOD_FEDERATION_GROUP, 18
parameters, 19
runtime errors, 19
SET_FEDERATION_MULTICAST, 13
parameters, 14
44 Index
runtime errors, 14
S
scripts see RIB_INFO
configuring iLO Federation, 13
server blades
verifying iLO Federation capability, 11
servers
Automatic Group Power Capping, 27
changing the power state, 25
connecting Virtual Media, 23
group power, 25
health status, 21
updating firmware, 29
support
Technical support, 41
T
technical support
Technical support, 41
Technology preview
HP SUM, 33
Intelligent Provisioning, 38
telephone numbers
Technical support, 41
TPM
viewing status, 29
troubleshooting, 22
403 error, 40
502 error, 40
peers not displayed, 40
query errors, 39
timeout error, 39
V
Virtual Media
using with iLO Federation, 23
Virtual Power Button
using with iLO Federation, 25
viewing affected servers, 27
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