
Setup and Installation Guide
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3-5
Planning the Installation
Preparing for Software Deployment
To prepare for software deployment, you must first set up HP Rapid
Deployment Pack or another deployment method. These deployment
methods are discussed in
Chapter 5, “Deployment and Management.”
HP Rapid Deployment Pack
To deploy your Blade PCs using HP Rapid Deployment Pack, be sure
that you have a DHCP server for IP address assignment, a deployment
server (can be the same system as the DHCP server), and the Rapid
Deployment CD included with your enclosure.
Alternate Deployment Method
If you are not using HP Rapid Deployment Pack, use your preferred
deployment infrastructure. Blade PCs have a PXE-enabled NIC (the
first NIC only) and support bootable USB CD-ROM and USB
diskette drives (attached via the diagnostic adapter).
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IMPORTANT:
All of the rack-mounting hardware necessary for installing
the HP PC Blade Enclosure into an HP, Compaq branded, or third-party
rack is included with your enclosure. For Telco racks, a separate option kit
with Telco rack-mounting hardware is available.