Configuring and Deploying Server Blades
If you purchased RDP with the blade enclosure, follow the instructions on the Quick
Start Guide, included in the kit, to register and install the software.
For product information and the latest RDP documentation, go to
www.hp.com/servers/rdp
Remote Deployment using Virtual Devices through iLO
The server blade should be connected to a network before beginning the deployment
process. Connect to the server blade with one of the following methods:
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Through an existing network (in the rack)
This method requires you to install the server blade in its enclosure and assign it
an IP address (manually or using DHCP).
Through an existing network (out of the rack, with the diagnostic station)
This method enables you to configure a server blade out of the rack by powering
the blade with the diagnostic station and connecting to an existing network
through a hub. The IP address is assigned by a DHCP server on a network.
Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) can be a helpful debugging tool in the configuration and
deployment process. HP recommends using iLO to follow the deployment process.
Refer to “Integrated Lights-Out Management” in this chapter for information about
these additional methods.
iLO Virtual CD-ROM Deployment
To perform a boot CD deployment:
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Do one of the following:
— Insert the boot CD into the client PC from which you are running the iLO
Remote Console.
— Use iLO Advanced to create an image file of the boot CD.
— Copy the image of the boot CD to a location on the network or the client PC
hard drive.
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