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Master Geek

#388116 5-Oct-2010 11:22

iLO2 port on the back? Looks like a standard network port but should be labelled "iLO2".
this is the lights-out management interface - connect to the network, hopefully it will just DHCP then browse to the IP address. There should be a service tag with MAC address and username/password details attached to the server.
This may help:
http://808techblog.com/2009/08/configure-hp-integrated-lights.html

Divers

70 posts

Master Geek

#388126 5-Oct-2010 11:40

But it wont power up so I don't know how I can get it to boot to the network?

jaymz

1133 posts

Uber Geek

#388128 5-Oct-2010 11:42

BartManGeek: iLO2 port on the back? Looks like a standard network port but should be labelled "iLO2".
this is the lights-out management interface - connect to the network, hopefully it will just DHCP then browse to the IP address. There should be a service tag with MAC address and username/password details attached to the server.
This may help:
http://808techblog.com/2009/08/configure-hp-integrated-lights.html

Probably not much good if there is no power to the system!

Mind you, if iLo has been setup and you can get a small amount of power to the system (not pressing the power button) you should be able to get into it. Not sure what it will tell you though, I think it only allows you to power it on.

jaymz

1133 posts

Uber Geek

#388131 5-Oct-2010 11:45

Divers: But it wont power up so I don't know how I can get it to boot to the network?

If you plug the PSU's in and you get lights on the front then there should be enough power for iLo to work. This is by design and allows techs to power on systems remotely that have been shut down.

Only works if iLo has been setup and you know the settings (cause it is ex lease I am guessing not)

Divers

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Master Geek

#388140 5-Oct-2010 11:58

I have no idea

jaymz

1133 posts

Uber Geek

#388143 5-Oct-2010 12:03

Divers: I have no idea

Don't worry about it. It will probably take longer to figure out the settings than what it is worth.

How are you getting on with removing parts?

Divers

70 posts

Master Geek

#388147 5-Oct-2010 12:15

I really haven't thought about pulling it all apart. Its not a high priority. We don't actually use the server. It is one we are selling. That's what we do, sell ex lease IT gear.

I was trying to work out what was wrong with it so we could put it in the trademe ad.

It sounds like the power supplies are shot though.

Thanks for all the help. I appreciate it.

Cheers

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jaymz

1133 posts

Uber Geek

#388157 5-Oct-2010 12:25

No worries :)

Good luck with the auction, you should get a tidy sum for it :)

Divers

70 posts

Master Geek

#388161 5-Oct-2010 12:29

even with power supply problems?

Im not sure what to ask for it. any suggestions?

jaymz

1133 posts

Uber Geek

#388166 5-Oct-2010 12:37

Divers: even with power supply problems?

Im not sure what to ask for it. any suggestions?

How many disks does it have in it? What size?
How much RAM and what type of CPU's?
Does it have OEM software with it?

You might find someone who has a faulty server but perfect PSU's that would jump at the chance to get hold of it.

I would say around $800 at least for it

Divers

70 posts

Master Geek

#388168 5-Oct-2010 12:38

oops

You cant guesstimate what it may be worth if you don't know the specs:

Hp Proliant G5
Dual 1.86GHz Intel Xeon CPU's
4GB ram
2 x 36GB 15k hdd'S
2 X 72gb 15K hdd'S
CDRW/DVD rom
FDD

The only software I have for it is a pack that is marked "HP Proliant Server - Setup Poster" and "HP Insight Foundation Suite for Proliant - Tools for server configuration and management"

Possibly 2 dead PSU's (hot swappable)

P.S.
I didnt come here to sell it, but I would consider any offers :)

jaymz

1133 posts

Uber Geek

#388188 5-Oct-2010 12:55

Yeah the guts alone in it are worth it.

The foundation suite includes the smartstart CDs which are great to get the server up and running fast (you need to supply your own OS and license though)

As a bit of a comparison, we sold a ML350 G4 for $800 on trademe, it worked kinda. Kept losing drives on the raid card. removing them and plugging them back in fixed it for a while.
It had similar specs to above, but older hardware.

I would put it up for $800 no res and see what happens, it is trademe, it is free to relist :P

Divers

70 posts

Master Geek

#388191 5-Oct-2010 12:57

It seems the software I mentioned didnt come with this server, it looks too new.

The setup poster software is for a ML330 G6 (or so the sticker on it says)

Divers

70 posts

Master Geek

#388193 5-Oct-2010 12:58

Thanks for all your help and info everyone.

Im going to put this one to bed now and start on the next problem child lol

Cheers

graemeh

2078 posts

Uber Geek

#388201 5-Oct-2010 13:10

jaymz: Yeah the guts alone in it are worth it.

The foundation suite includes the smartstart CDs which are great to get the server up and running fast (you need to supply your own OS and license though)

As a bit of a comparison, we sold a ML350 G4 for $800 on trademe, it worked kinda. Kept losing drives on the raid card. removing them and plugging them back in fixed it for a while.
It had similar specs to above, but older hardware.

I would put it up for $800 no res and see what happens, it is trademe, it is free to relist :P

I would put it up for $1 and watch people fall over themselves to buy it. Should go well above $800.

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