[justinclift]

> You can use built-in measuring in iDRAC.

Does anyone know if ~modern HP iLO can show power usage too?

Looking through my Gen8 HP Microservers just now, I'm not seeing power usage info. :(

"Power Information" is just showing the state of the power supplies (aka "OK", "Good, In Use") and not much else.

[justsomehnguy]

Since iLO3 (~2010) and even more simple one (as in momentary) even at iLO2.

It's just your MicroServers are gutted so they wouldn't compete with enterprise gear and ML line (probably).

Try:

SNMP

IPMI

HPE Agents (Linux, Windows)

REST/RIBCLI interface for iLO (https://support.hpe.com/connect/s/softwaredetails?language=e...)

It certanly has some reading on the power but it's just don't display it in the interface.

At least https://www.storagereview.com/review/hp-proliant-microserver... says it has Power Meter menu entry?

Also check if you really running the updated firmware for the iLO.

[justinclift]

Thanks. The Power Meter menu entry is there, but clicking on it just gives a blank page with this text:

    The Power Manager is unavailable for this configuration.

That's with iLO "Advanced" too. :(

Haven't bothered with setting up SNMP nor IPMI on the Microservers though, as it seemed like a bunch of effort for no real benefit (for a homelab). The HPE agents thing is an idea. I'll have to take a look at what that needs, can hook into, etc. :)

These Microservers are definitely running the latest firmware, and the latest iLO firmware too (released last year).