Switch #6 is often used to disable the iLO security chip on Gen8/Gen9 – but that's a topic for another post.

If your server has a dedicated iLO network port (separate from the standard network ports), the default credentials are:

Finding the is the first step in remotely managing your HPE ProLiant Gen8 or Gen9 server. Unlike some network devices that use a universal "admin/admin" combination, HPE uses unique, per-device credentials for better security. Standard iLO 4 Default Credentials

Don't panic. iLO 4 has a physical backdoor.

If you have lost the password and cannot find it, you must reset the iLO configuration to factory defaults. This can be done via:

The iLO 4 default login is not a secret. Shodan scans show of iLO 4 interfaces exposed directly to the public internet with the default credentials still active.

What if you bought a used server and the previous owner didn't leave the default login?

No password. Just hit Enter.

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