How to Install IPMI Interface Driver on HP ProLiant ML350 G6 Server
How to Install IPMI Interface Driver on HP ProLiant ML350 G6 Server
If you have an HP ProLiant ML350 G6 server, you may need to install the IPMI interface driver to monitor and manage your server remotely. IPMI stands for Intelligent Platform Management Interface, and it is a standard that allows you to access hardware information and perform administrative tasks on your server. In this article, we will show you how to download and install the IPMI interface driver on your HP ProLiant ML350 G6 server.
Ipmi Interface Driver HP Proliant Ml350 G6
Step 1: Download the IPMI interface driver
The IPMI interface driver is part of the Lights-Out Management firmware package that you can download from the HPE support website. To find the correct driver for your server, follow these steps:
Go to https://support.hpe.com/connect/s/product?language=en_US&tab=driversAndSoftware&kmpmoid=3884318
Enter your product name or product number in the search box.
Select your operating system from the drop-down menu.
Under the Firmware category, look for Lights-Out Management and click on it.
Choose the Online ROM Flash Component for your operating system. For example, if you are using Windows Server 2016, you can select Online ROM Flash Component for Windows x64 - HP Integrated Lights-Out 2 [^1^].
Click on Download and save the file to your computer.
Step 2: Install the IPMI interface driver
Once you have downloaded the IPMI interface driver, you can install it on your server by following these steps:
Run the downloaded file as an administrator and follow the instructions on the screen.
Restart your server when prompted.
Go to Device Manager and check if the IPMI interface driver is installed under System Devices. If not, you may need to manually update the driver by right-clicking on the device and selecting Update driver [^2^].
Browse to the folder where you extracted the downloaded file and select the hpqilo2.inf file.
Make sure the Include subfolders box is checked and click on Next.
Wait for the driver installation to complete and restart your server if needed.
Step 3: Configure and use the IPMI interface
After installing the IPMI interface driver, you can configure and use it to monitor and manage your server remotely. To do this, you need to access the Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) web interface by following these steps:
Connect a network cable from your server's iLO port to your network switch or router.
Find out the IP address of your iLO port by checking the DHCP server or using a tool like ipconfig or ping.
Open a web browser and enter https:// followed by the IP address of your iLO port.
Login with the default username and password (Administrator and password) or use your own credentials if you have changed them before.
You can now access various features of the IPMI interface, such as power control, system health, event logs, remote console, virtual media, etc.
Conclusion
In this article, we have shown you how to install the IPMI interface driver on your HP ProLiant ML350 G6 server. This will allow you to monitor and manage your server remotely using the iLO web interface. We hope this article was helpful and informative. If you have any questions or feedback, please leave a comment below. 29c81ba772
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