HP ML350 - ProLiant - G2, Maintenance And Service Manual

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Remotely power up, power down, or reboot the host server.
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Send alerts from iLO 2 regardless of the state of the host server.
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Access advanced troubleshooting features through the iLO 2 interface.
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Diagnose iLO 2 using HP SIM through a web browser and SNMP alerting.
For more information about iLO 2 features, refer to the iLO 2 documentation on the Documentation CD or
on the HP website ( http://www.hp.com/servers/lights-out ).
System Online ROM flash component utility
The Online ROM Flash Component Utility enables system administrators to efficiently upgrade system or
controller ROM images across a wide range of servers and array controllers. This tool has the following
features:
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Works offline and online
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Supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000, Windows Server™ 2003, and Linux operating systems
IMPORTANT: This utility supports operating systems that may not be supported by the server. For
operating systems supported by the server, refer to the HP website ( http://www.hp.com/go/supportos ).
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Integrates with other software maintenance, deployment, and operating system tools
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Automatically checks for hardware, firmware, and operating system dependencies, and installs only
the correct ROM upgrades required by each target server
To download the tool and for more information, refer to the HP website
( http://h18000.www1.hp.com/support/files/index.html ).
SmartStart software
SmartStart is a collection of software that optimizes single-server setup, providing a simple and consistent
way to deploy server configuration. SmartStart has been tested on many ProLiant server products,
resulting in proven, reliable configurations.
SmartStart assists the deployment process by performing a wide range of configuration activities,
including:
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Configuring hardware using embedded configuration utilities, such as RBSU and ORCA
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Preparing the system for installing "off-the-shelf" versions of leading operating system software
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Installing optimized server drivers, management agents, and utilities automatically with every
assisted installation
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Testing server hardware using the Insight Diagnostics Utility (" HP Insight Diagnostics " on page 58 )
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Installing software drivers directly from the CD. With systems that have internet connection, the
SmartStart Autorun Menu provides access to a complete list of ProLiant system software.
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Enabling access to the Array Configuration Utility, Array Diagnostic Utility, and Erase Utility
SmartStart is included in the HP ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack. For more information about
SmartStart software, refer to the HP ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack or the HP website
( http://www.hp.com/servers/smartstart ).
HP Insight Diagnostics
HP Insight Diagnostics is a proactive server management tool, available in both offline and online
versions, that provides diagnostics and troubleshooting capabilities to assist IT administrators who verify
server installations, troubleshoot problems, and perform repair validation.