iLO Service Port

When you have physical access to a server, you can use the Service Port to do the following:

  • Download the Active Health System Log to a supported USB flash drive.

    When you use this feature, the connected USB flash drive is not accessible by the host operating system.

  • Connect a client (such as a laptop) with a supported USB to Ethernet adapter to access the following:

    • iLO web interface

    • Remote console

    • iLO RESTful API

    • CLI

    Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends the HPE USB to Ethernet Adapter (part number Q7Y55A).

    Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends the HPE Micro USB to USB Adapter (part number 789904-B21).

When you use the iLO Service Port:

  • Actions are logged in the iLO event log.

  • The server UID flashes to indicate the Service Port status.

    You can also retrieve the Service Port status by using a REST client and the iLO RESTful API.

  • You cannot use the Service Port to boot any device within the server, or the server itself.

  • You cannot access the server by connecting to the Service Port.

  • You cannot access the connected device from the server.

For more information about the iLO Service Port, see the iLO user guide at the following website: https://www.hpe.com/support/ilo-docs.