Multiple server monitoring with HPs iLO ... ?

[lars]

> Hi,
> 
> we have a bunch of Hp servers in our server room.
> 
> The ilo card (standard or upgraded) doesnt support ssh. It's a web based 
> device. In fact, you don't need the advanced feature unless you want  
> graphical view of your server or if you want to mounth isos in the 
> virtual cdrom.

I think you are mistaken since I just logged in to one of our servers with 
Putty:
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User:Administrator logged-in to ilo-XXXXXXXXXX(nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn)
iLO  1.80 pass21 at 18:05:43 Jul 12 2005
Server Name: BLUEBIRD
Server Power: On

</>hpiLO->
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It's a HP ProLiant DL 380 G4, see iLO Revision in the output.

And that software comes stock with the server.
Unless HP made a mistake delivering it.

We also once received the full set of redundant fans, for free :-)