HP ProLiant DL160 Gen9, User Manual

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Software and configuration utilities 101
Using iLO 4, you can do the following:
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Access a high-performance and secure Integrated Remote Console to the server from anywhere in the
world if you have a network connection to the server.
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Use the shared .NET Integrated Remote Console to collaborate with up to four server administrators.
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Remotely mount high-performance Virtual Media devices to the server.
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Securely and remotely control the power state of the managed server.
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Implement true Agentless Management with SNMP alerts from HP iLO, regardless of the state of the host
server.
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Download the Active Health System log.
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Register for HP Insight Remote Support.
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Use iLO Federation to manage multiple servers from one system running the iLO web interface.
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Use Virtual Power and Virtual Media from the GUI, the CLI, or the iLO scripting toolkit for many tasks,
including the automation of deployment and provisioning.
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Control iLO by using a remote management tool.
For more information about iLO 4 features, see the iLO 4 documentation on the HP website
( http://www.hp.com/go/ilo/docs ).
The HP iLO 4 hardware and firmware features and functionality, such as NAND size and embedded user
partition, vary depending on the server model. For a complete list of supported features and functionality, see
the HP iLO 4 QuickSpecs on the HP website
( http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/14276_div/14276_div.pdf ).
Active Health System
HP Active Health System provides the following features:
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Combined diagnostics tools/scanners
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Always on, continuous monitoring for increased stability and shorter downtimes
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Rich configuration history
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Health and service alerts
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Easy export and upload to Service and Support
The HP Active Health System monitors and records changes in the server hardware and system configuration.
The Active Health System assists in diagnosing problems and delivering rapid resolution if server failures
occur.
The Active Health System collects the following types of data:
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Server model
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Serial number
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Processor model and speed
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Storage capacity and speed
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Memory capacity and speed
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Firmware/BIOS