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Accessing a server blade with local KVM ......................................................................................... 40
Accessing local media devices ........................................................................................................ 40
Software and configuration utilities ............................................................................................... 42
Server blade deployment tools .................................................................................................................. 42
RBSU requirement for Linux deployment............................................................................................ 42
Software drivers and additional components..................................................................................... 42
HP BladeSystem c-Class Advanced management ............................................................................... 43
Network-based PXE deployment ...................................................................................................... 43
Deployment methods...................................................................................................................... 45
Configuration tools .................................................................................................................................. 48
SmartStart software........................................................................................................................ 48
HP ROM-Based Setup Utility............................................................................................................ 49
Array Configuration Utility.............................................................................................................. 51
Option ROM Configuration for Arrays ............................................................................................. 51
Re-entering the server serial number and product ID ........................................................................... 52
Management tools................................................................................................................................... 52
Automatic Server Recovery ............................................................................................................. 52
ROMPaq utility.............................................................................................................................. 52
iLO 2 Standard Blade Edition technology ......................................................................................... 53
Erase Utility .................................................................................................................................. 53
StorageWorks library and tape tools................................................................................................ 53
HP Systems Insight Manager ........................................................................................................... 53
Management Agents...................................................................................................................... 54
HP ProLiant Essentials Virtualization Management Software ................................................................ 54
HP ProLiant Essentials Server Migration Pack - Physical to ProLiant Edition............................................. 54
HP Insight Control Environment Suites............................................................................................... 55
Redundant ROM support ................................................................................................................ 55
USB support and functionality ......................................................................................................... 56
Diagnostic tools ...................................................................................................................................... 56
HP Insight Diagnostics.................................................................................................................... 56
HP Insight Diagnostics survey functionality ........................................................................................ 57
Integrated Management Log ........................................................................................................... 57
Array Diagnostic Utility .................................................................................................................. 57
Remote support and analysis tools ............................................................................................................. 57
HP Instant Support Enterprise Edition................................................................................................ 57
Web-Based Enterprise Service......................................................................................................... 58
Open Services Event Manager ........................................................................................................ 58
Keeping the system current ....................................................................................................................... 58
Drivers ......................................................................................................................................... 58
ProLiant Support Packs ................................................................................................................... 59
Operating system version support .................................................................................................... 59
System Online ROM flash component utility ...................................................................................... 59
Change control and proactive notification ........................................................................................ 59
Care Pack .................................................................................................................................... 59
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................... 60
Troubleshooting resources ........................................................................................................................ 60
Pre-diagnostic steps ................................................................................................................................. 60
Important safety information............................................................................................................ 60
Symptom information ..................................................................................................................... 62
Prepare the server for diagnosis ...................................................................................................... 62
Service notifications................................................................................................................................. 63
Loose connections ................................................................................................................................... 63
