How do I connect to HP's iLO without a web browser?

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First before continuing, verify that in fact SSH and / or Telnet are enabled. Also have a HP iLO (iLO) login and the IP address or hostname of the iLO device ready.

Check that SSH and / or Telnet are enabled:

nmap -sT -P0 [ipaddr | hostname]
Interesting ports on HOSTNAME (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx):
Not shown: 1693 closed ports
PORT    STATE SERVICE
22/tcp  open  s...

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