Embedded compute security HPE INTEGRATED LIGHTS-OUT (iLO)
Protect infrastructure with automatic protection, continuously verified trust, and post-quantum security innovation built into HPE Integrated Lights-Out (iLO). Help reduce risk across the server lifecycle while strengthening resilience against evolving threats.
Security innovation built for today's threats and tomorrow's risks
Across generations of HPE ProLiant Servers and HPE iLO, we continue to protect the modern data environment with hardware-rooted security designed for evolving threats. With HPE iLO Silicon Root of Trust, organizations can maintain high levels of integrity, strengthen protection for sensitive data, and help improve resilience against future cryptographic threats. See how HPE iLO helps IT teams simplify secure remote management while building a trusted foundation for modern and AI-driven workloads.
Benefits of HPE Integrated Lights-Out
Streamline secure server operations
Simplify workflows and improve server operations with dashboards, search, quick-glance features, and real-time actionable insights.
Set up and manage servers securely from anywhere
Simplify server setup and operations with embedded technology that supports hardened security features, system health monitoring, power control, and thermal control.
Defend against increasingly complex threats
Protect infrastructure, workloads, and data with built-in security designed to safeguard every phase of the server lifecycle, from manufacturing to end of life.
Our customers
Get more from every watt, every rack, and every IT hour
Run demanding AI and business workloads with greater performance and efficiency, built-in security, and simpler operations with HPE ProLiant Gen13.
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Protect critical workloads from the firmware up
See how independent analysis validates the server-level security capabilities in HPE iLO, including Silicon Root of Trust, runtime firmware verification, automatic secure recovery, zero trust integration, and telemetry and log integrity.
Explore compute security evolution
Learn how HPE iLO advances server security across generations to help stay ahead of evolving threats.
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FAQs
What is HPE Integrated Lights-Out (iLO)?
HPE Integrated Lights‑Out (iLO) is an embedded, out‑of‑band server management technology built into HPE ProLiant servers. It operates independently of the operating system, allowing administrators to remotely monitor, manage, and troubleshoot servers even when the OS is unavailable. iLO provides capabilities such as remote console access, power control, and hardware health monitoring through a dedicated management processor and network interface.
What are the key features of HPE Integrated Lights-Out
HPE iLO includes remote server access, virtual media support, power and thermal management, and detailed hardware health monitoring. It enables administrators to view system logs, access the server console, and perform firmware‑level tasks without physical presence. Advanced features, available through licensing, extend functionality with enhanced remote consoles, automation via RESTful APIs, and large‑scale server management across environments.
What are the benefits of using HPE Integrated Lights-Out?
The primary benefits of HPE iLO include reduced downtime, faster issue resolution, and simplified server administration. By providing out‑of‑band access, iLO allows IT teams to manage servers remotely regardless of system state. This improves operational efficiency, supports proactive hardware monitoring, and minimizes the need for on‑site intervention, which is especially valuable in distributed or large‑scale data center environments.
What are the security features of HPE Integrated Lights-Out?
HPE iLO incorporates hardware‑rooted security features designed to protect server firmware and management access. These include an immutable silicon root of trust, secure boot validation, runtime firmware verification, and support for industry security standards such as TLS and FIPS‑validated cryptography. Advanced versions also support multifactor authentication and granular access controls to help reduce unauthorized access risks.
How does HPE Integrated Lights-Out integrate with other HPE products?
HPEÂ iLOÂ is tightly integrated with the HPE server ecosystem, including ProLiant servers, Smart Array storage controllers, and HPE management tools (HPE Compute Ops Management / HPE OneView). It works with HPE provisioning, monitoring, and automation solutions to provide centralized visibility and lifecycle management. This integration allows consistent hardware health reporting, firmware management, and remote administration across HPE infrastructure.
Can HPE Integrated Lights-Out be used with non-HPE servers?
HPE iLO is a proprietary technology designed specifically for HPE servers and is not supported on non‑HPE hardware. It is embedded directly into the server system board or provided through HPE‑specific hardware components. While other vendors offer similar remote management technologies, iLO functionality is exclusive to supported HPE server platforms.
What is the latest version of HPE Integrated Lights-Out?
The latest generation of HPE iLO is HPE iLO 7, which is compatible with HPE ProLiant Compute Gen12 servers. iLO 7 builds on previous versions by enhancing hardware‑rooted security, improving usability, and supporting modern management standards. Availability and features depend on the server generation, as earlier systems continue to use iLO 5 or iLO 6 based on hardware compatibility.