ILOM Connection Methods

The way you connect to ILOM depends on your server platform.

The following table lists the different methods you can use to connect to ILOM.

Connection Method

Rack Mounted

Blade

Supported Interface

Description

Ethernet network management connection

Yes

Yes

CLI and web interface

Connect to the Ethernet network management port. You must know ILOM’s IP address. This method supports a web interface and a command-line interface.

Serial connection, through server or blade

Yes

No

CLI only

Connect directly to the serial management port on the server or blade. If needed, use a serial adapter cable to connect to the serial port. This method supports only a command-line interface.

Serial connection, through CMM

Yes

Yes

CLI only

Connect to the serial port on the CMM. This method supports only a command-line interface.

Note

ILOM supports a maximum of 10 active sessions, including serial, Secure Shell (SSH), and web interface sessions.

To access the management network using the ILOM web interface or CLI, you need the IP address for the CMM or the SP you want to manage. Each CMM and SP is assigned a unique IP address during the initial system setup. To assign the initial IP addresses for SPs and CMMs, see Establish Initial Communication With ILOM.