HP iLO Mobile Application for iOS User Guide

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Abstract
The HP iLO Mobile application provides access to the remote console and scripting features of HP ProLiant servers.

HP Part Number: 689175-001 Published: February 2012 Edition: 1

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Using the HP iLO Mobile application

Requirements
iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPad, iPad 2 iOS 4.3 or later

Description
The HP iLO Mobile application provides access to the remote console of your HP ProLiant server from your iPhone or iPad. The mobile app interacts directly with the iLO processor on HP ProLiant servers, providing total control of the server at all times as long as the server is plugged in. For example, you can access the server when it is in a healthy state, or when it is powered off with a blank hard drive. As an IT administrator, you can troubleshoot problems and perform software deployments from almost anywhere. The HP iLO Mobile app allows you to perform the following tasks: Operate the server power switch. Use the Remote Console to interact with the operating system, including BIOS and ROM configuration changes. Mount an ISO CD/DVD image. The disk image is available on the server as a USB CD/DVD drive. You can boot from the disk image and deploy an operating system. Launch HP iLO scripts and monitor their progress. Access the HP iLO web interface. Store the list of servers you want to manage.

Limitations
HP ProLiant servers with HP iLO 3 or later are supported. You must have network access to the iLOs you want to manage. You can connect through a firewall using a VPN or you can open/forward the following ports: HTTP: Port 80 HTTPS: Port 443 Remote Console: Port 17990

For information about how to use VPN functionality with iOS, see http://support.apple.com/kb/ HT1424. The following features require an HP iLO Advanced license on the server: iLO Virtual Media Remote Console is included on ProLiant Blade servers. A license is required on all other servers. Scripting is available on all servers, but a license is required for the scripting of certain features such as iLO Virtual Media.

For information about HP iLO and HP iLO Advanced, see http://www.hp.com/go/compareilo. The HP iLO Mobile app can consume significant network bandwidth. When using the cellular network, monitor your data use if you do not have an unlimited data plan. Consider using Wi-Fi when possible. The list of iLOs with credentials is not backed up when you back up your iOS device.
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Tips and Tricks

Using the keyboard
The HP iLO Mobile app adds functionality to the standard keyboard.

Tapping the following keys is equivalent to pressing and holding down the key: Ctrl, Alt, Shift. When a key is pressed, it is displayed in blue. Tapping FN makes the following keys available: Function keys Cursor control keys ESC Tab SysRq

Tap ABC to return to the standard keyboard. Tapping the Home (Windows) key on Windows systems opens the Start menu. Use the HP iLO Mobile app keyboard functionality to enter special key commands not available on the standard keyboard. For example, to enter Ctrl+Alt+Del, tap Ctrl and Alt, and then tap the key on standard keyboard.

Accessing the Remote Console controls

Use the following gestures to operate the Remote Console: Click/Left-click: Tap Show or hide the status bar: Tap once with two fingers Left mouse button double-click: Double-tap Right-click: Tap and hold for 1 second Select and drag: Touch and hold, then drag the selected item Zoom in or out: Pinch the screen Pan: Drag with two fingers

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Adding iLOs
1. 2. 3. Tap on the Select iLO page. Enter the iLO DNS name or IP address. Enter the login name and password. You can type the credentials or tap Scan to scan a QR code. To create a QR code: a. Do an Internet search for a QR code generator. b. Set the code type to text. c. Enter the iLO network address, login name, and password in the following format: network_address;login_name;password. d. Follow the on-screen instructions to save the QR code. 4. 5. 6. Tap Yes or No to specify whether you want to save the login credentials. Login credentials are saved only if the connection to iLO is successful. Tap Yes or No to specify whether you want to add this iLO to the Favorites list. Tap Done. The iLO is displayed in the list using the DNS name or IP address you entered. After a successful connection is made, the iLO server description is displayed below the DNS name or IP address.

Viewing and editing the list of iLOs

1. Tap Edit on the Select iLO page. 2. Tap and then tap Delete to remove an iLO. to change the list order. Tap an iLO row to edit the iLO configuration. Drag the horizontal bar icon

Tap Done. Tap Favorites to view only the iLOs in the Favorites list. Tap All to view all iLOs in the list. Tap History to view the iLOs you have accessed.
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When viewing the list of iLOs, you can:

Starting the Remote Console

1. 2. 3. Tap an iLO on the Select iLO page. Tap Remote Console. If prompted, enter the iLO login credentials.

Using the Remote Console

The HP iLO Mobile app displays the server console in full screen mode with a virtual mouse and keyboard.

Access the Remote Console features from status bar icons. To show or hide the status bar, tap once with two fingers. You can perform the following actions from the status bar: Tap Tap to access the Virtual Power Switch. to use the Virtual Media feature.

Tap to show or hide the iLO web interface. This icon represents the server health, and might be green, yellow, or red. When you start the web interface, no additional login is required. Tap to access the keyboard. Tap X to disconnect from iLO. If you are idle for a specified amount of time, iLO will disconnect your session. You can configure the time limit in the iLO web interface.

For detailed information about using the Remote Console, see the HP iLO User Guide.

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Launching a script stored on a web server

1. 2. 3. Tap an iLO on the Select iLO page. Tap Launch Script. Tap a saved script name or tap Add Script. You must enter the full URL (including the file name) for an iLO RIBCL script.

4.

Tap Run.

For detailed information about using scripts, see the HP iLO Scripting and Command Line Guide.

Support
For more information about the HP iLO Mobile app, see www.hp.com/go/ilo/mobileapp. Send feedback about this app to iLO@hp.com.

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