Ilo 2 standard blade edition technology, Erase utility, Storageworks library and tape tools – HP ProLiant BL680c G5 Server-Blade User Manual

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iLO 2 Standard Blade Edition technology

The iLO 2 subsystem is a standard component of selected ProLiant servers that provides server health and

remote server manageability. The iLO 2 subsystem includes an intelligent microprocessor, secure memory,

and a dedicated network interface. This design makes iLO 2 independent of the host server and its
operating system. The iLO 2 subsystem provides remote access to any authorized network client, sends

alerts, and provides other server management functions.
Using iLO 2, you can:

Remotely power up, power down, or reboot the host server.

Send alerts from iLO 2 regardless of the state of the host server.

Access advanced troubleshooting features through the iLO 2 interface.

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

).

Erase Utility

CAUTION:

Perform a backup before running the System Erase Utility. The utility sets the system

to its original factory state, deletes the current hardware configuration information, including

array setup and disk partitioning, and erases all connected hard drives completely. Refer to the

instructions for using this utility.

Run the Erase Utility if you must erase the system for the following reasons:

You want to install a new operating system on a server with an existing operating system.

You encounter an error when completing the steps of a factory-installed operating system installation.

The Erase Utility can be accessed from the Maintenance Utilities menu of the SmartStart CD ("

SmartStart

software

" on page

48

).

StorageWorks library and tape tools

HP StorageWorks L&TT provides functionality for firmware downloads, verification of device operation,
maintenance procedures, failure analysis, corrective service actions, and some utility functions. It also

provides seamless integration with HP hardware support by generating and emailing support tickets that

deliver a snapshot of the storage system.
For more information, and to download the utility, refer to the StorageWorks L&TT website
(

http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/storageworks/ltt

).

HP Systems Insight Manager

HP SIM is a web-based application that allows system administrators to accomplish normal administrative
tasks from any remote location, using a web browser. HP SIM provides device management capabilities

that consolidate and integrate management data from HP and third-party devices.

IMPORTANT:

You must install and use HP SIM to benefit from the Pre-Failure Warranty for

processors, SAS and SCSI hard drives, and memory modules.

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