iLO IP address acquisition

To enable iLO access after it is connected to the network, the iLO management processor must acquire an IP address and subnet mask. You can use a dynamic address or a static address.
Dynamic IP address

A dynamic IP address is set by default. iLO obtains the IP address and subnet mask from DNS or DHCP servers. This method is the simplest.

If you use DHCP:

  • 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.

Static IP address

If you plan to use a static IP address, you must have the IP address before starting the iLO setup process.