What is the iLO (CHIF) Windows Driver?

The iLO (CHIF) driver is a Windows software package that enables communication between a Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) management controller, which is a remote management and monitoring tool built into HPE servers. CHIF stands for Channel Interface, and this driver facilitates the interaction between the operating system and iLO's management capabilities, specifically for out-of-band management.

• iLO (Integrated Lights-Out) is an embedded management solution in HPE ProLiant servers, allowing administrators to monitor and control the server remotely, even when the system is powered off or unresponsive.
• CHIF

In short, the iLO (CHIF) Windows driver allows the iLO system to interface with the operating system to perform management tasks directly from within Windows, like managing system health, powering on/off the server, updating firmware, or configuring remote access via iLO.