Integrated lights-out 2 technology, Erase utility, Management agents – HP ProLiant DL365 G5 Server User Manual

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Integrated Lights-Out 2 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 need to erase the system for the following reasons:

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

You want to change the operating system selection.

You encounter a failure-causing error during the SmartStart installation.

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

The Erase Utility can be accessed from the Software and Drivers Download website

(

http://www.hp.com/go/support

) or the Maintenance Utilities menu of the SmartStart CD ("

SmartStart

software

" on page

66

).

Management Agents

Management Agents provide the information to enable fault, performance, and configuration

management. The agents allow easy manageability of the server through HP SIM software, and third-
party SNMP management platforms. Management Agents are installed with every SmartStart assisted

installation or can be installed through the HP PSP. The Systems Management homepage provides status

and direct access to in-depth subsystem information by accessing data reported through the Management

Agents. For additional information, refer to the Management CD in the HP ProLiant Essentials Foundation
Pack or the HP website (

http://www.hp.com/servers/manage

).

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