HP ProLiant ML350p Gen8, User Manual

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Software and configuration utilities 112
iLO 4 enables and manages the Active Health System (on page 112 ) and also features Agentless
Management. All key internal subsystems are monitored by iLO 4. SNMP alerts are sent directly by iLO 4
regardless of the host operating system or even if no host operating system is installed.
HP Insight Remote Support software (on page
114 ) is also available in HP iLO with no operating system
software, drivers, or agents.
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 iLO 4 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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Access Active Health System troubleshooting features through the iLO 4 interface.
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Register for HP Insight Remote Support software without installing any drivers or agents.
For more information about iLO 4 features, see the iLO 4 documentation on the Documentation CD or on the
HP website (
http://www.hp.com/go/ilo/docs ).
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 when 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
HP Active Health System does not collect information about Active Health System users' operations, finances,
customers, employees, partners, or data center, such as IP addresses, host names, user names, and
passwords. HP Active Health System does not parse or change operating system data from third-party error
event log activities, such as content created or passed through by the operating system.