HP MSA 2040

Setting network port IP addresse s using the CLI port and cable

  * Preparing a Linux computer be fore cabling to the CLI port
Although Linux operating systems do not require installation  of a device driver, certain parameters must be provided 
during driver loading to enable recognition of the MSA 2040 controller enclosures. 
To load the Linux device driver with the correct parameters, the following command is required:

modprobe usbserial vendor=0x210c product=0xa4a7 use_acm

Network ports on controller module A 
and controller module B are configured with the following factory-default IP 
settings:
•
Management Port IP Address
:
10.0.0.2 (controller A), 10.0.0.3 (controller B)
•IP Subnet Mask
: 255.255.255.0
•
Gateway IP Address
: 10.0.0.1

Hardware Information finding - How in HP-UX Server

You can find the serial number and All Hardware info from the MP console for Low, Middle and High End servers :

--> MP:CM> DF -NC - ALL

On integrity Servers : # machinfo

HPE Hard Disk Drives - Hard Drive Model Number Matrix

HP ProLiant Gen8/Gen9 Servers - How to Get Memory, Power Supply, Smart Storage Battery and Hard Drive Part Information from iLO 4

http://h20564.www2.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=mmr_kc-0123838

http://h20566.www2.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=emr_na-c00305257

Reset ILO password

https://blog.netnerds.net/2006/04/ribcl-reset-administrator-password-on-ilo/

Using hponcfg you do not need a valid username/password, but the syntax needs to be in the XML file your feeding to iLO

Troubleshooting

Fault code : 3061 (hard)

HP recommend this for the error:
â ¢ Press the Enter button to reboot.
â ¢ Ensure cartridges are fully inserted in the magazine(s).
â ¢ Ensure that there are no obstructions inside the library (all cartridges are in magazines).
â ¢ Run the cartridge cycle diagnostic to verify.
â ¢ Check the tape cartridge used in the last operation for damage.