HP ProLiant DL385 G7 Server - Manual (Page 63)

Configuration and utilities 63
Management tools
Automatic Server Recovery
ASR is a feature that causes the system to restart when a catastrophic operating system error occurs, such
as a blue screen, ABEND, or panic. A system fail-safe timer, the ASR timer, starts when the System
Management driver, also known as the Health Driver, is loaded. When the operating system is
functioning properly, the system periodically resets the timer. However, when the operating system fails,
the timer expires and restarts the server.
ASR increases server availability by restarting the server within a specified time after a system hang or
shutdown. At the same time, the HP SIM console notifies you by sending a message to a designated
pager number that ASR has restarted the system. You can disable ASR from the HP SIM console or
through RBSU.
ROMPaq utility
The ROMPaq utility enables you to upgrade the system firmware (BIOS). To upgrade the firmware, insert
a ROMPaq USB Key into an available USB port and boot the system. In addition to ROMPaq, Online
Flash Components for Windows and Linux operating systems are available for updating the system
firmware.
The ROMPaq utility checks the system and provides a choice (if more than one exists) of available
firmware revisions.
For more information, see the Download drivers and software page for the server. To access the server-
specific page, enter the following web address into the browser:
http://www.hp.com/support/<servername>
For example:
http://www.hp.com/support/dl360g6
Integrated Lights-Out 3 technology
The iLO 3 subsystem is a standard component of selected ProLiant servers that provides server health and
remote server manageability. The iLO 3 subsystem includes an intelligent microprocessor, secure memory,
and a dedicated network interface. This design makes iLO 3 independent of the host server and its
operating system.
In addition to remote management features, iLO 3 is also responsible for managing the health of the
ProLiant server. The intelligence of iLO 3 manages the Sea of Sensors thermal control, directs the Dynamic
Power Capping technology, and monitors the health of server components.
The iLO 3 subsystem provides secure remote access from any authorized network client. The
enhancements to iLO 3 enable customers to get work done faster by providing turbo-charged remote
access performance, a streamlined user experience, and enhanced standards support.
Using iLO 3, you can do the following:
• Access a high-performance and secure Remote Console to the server from anywhere in the world.
• Use the shared iLO 3 Remote Console to collaborate with up to six server administrators.