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In versions of HPE Integrated Lights-Out 7 (iLO 7) prior to firmware v1.18.01, the VSP does not properly accept input from SSH sessions or scripts. Accessing the iLO 7 VSP is used by interactive SSH users and some scripts for troubleshooting and management.Refer to the Resolution section below for directions on how to obtain ILO 7 firmware.If configuring VSP is required, the following steps are necessary:Configuring the HPE iLO 7 Virtual Serial Port (VSP) via the Command Line Interface (CLI) requires the following steps that access the iLO 7 CLI and initiate the VSP session:Accessing the iLO 7 CLI:SSH Connection: The most common method is to establish an SSH connection to the iLO IP address using a client like PuTTY or a terminal emulator as follows:ssh Administrator@<iLO_IP_Address>Replace <iLO_IP_Address> with the actual IP address of iLO.2. Initiating the Virtual Serial Port Session:Once connected to the iLO CLI, at the hpiLO-> prompt, use the VSP command to start the virtual serial port:VSPiLO will then attempt to establish a connection to the server's serial console. If the operating system on the server is configured to utilize the virtual serial port (e.g., for a serial console or debugging), the output from the server console will be displayed.3. Exiting the VSP Session:To return to the iLO CLI prompt from the VSP session, press ESC followed by (.For additional information on configuration and use of the ILO7 Virtual Serial Port, please refer to theILO 7 User Guide:
Any HPE system with iLO 7.
Update the HPE Integrated Lights-Out 7 firmware to v1.18.01 (or later) for VSP support.To download iLO 7 v1.18.01 (or later), perform the following steps:Click the following link:http://www.hpe.com/support/ilo7The page should refresh to display the "DRIVERS AND SOFTWARE" tab and the components that support the selected product. From the "DRIVERS AND SOFTWARE" expandable filter menus on the left side of the page:For further filtering if needed - Select the specific Operating System from the Operating Environment.Locate and select theHPE Integrated Lights-Out 7 v1.18.01 firmware.click the Revision History tab to locate the latest version.For more important information, review the Release Notes tab.Click theDownloadbutton.Document VersionRelease DateDetails3February 4, 2026Added details to Description.2January 29, 2026Added fix, iLO 7 firmware v1.18.01.1September 16, 2025Original Document Release.
Operating Systems Affected:Not Applicable
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