Configuration tools, Smartstart software, Configuration too – HP ProLiant BL495c G5 Server-Blade User Manual
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iLO virtual floppy (on page
To d
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ge file of the boot diskette.
ot diskette to a location on the network or the client PC hard drive.
through iLO 2. See "HP BladeSystem c-Class advanced
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edia tab.
al CD to
the server blade.
er Button feature to reboot the server blade.
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PXE ("
PXE deployment
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iLO virtual floppy
epl y with a boot diskette:
Do one of the following:
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Insert the boot diskette into the client PC using the iLO 2 Remote Console.
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Use iLO 2 to create an ima
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Copy the image of the bo
2.
Remotely access the server blade
management (on page
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Click the Virtual M
4.
Select the Virtual Media applet.
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Use the Virtual Media applet to select the local diskette or image file and connect the Virtu
6.
Use the iLO 2 Virtual Pow
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After the server blade boots, follow the normal network installation procedure for the OS.
Creating a boot diskette
The SmartStart Scripting Toolkit provides the tools and information for creating a boot diskette. For deta
refer to the SmartStart Scripting Toolkit User Guide and download the latest version of the software
the
As an alternative method, configure the hardware manually with RBSU and the iLO 2 remote cons
With this method, the disk is more generic and integrates with an existing network OS installation
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process. For more information, refer to "HP BladeSystem c-Class advanced management (on page
de must have a supported OS. For the latest information on a
site
To operate properly, the server bla
supported OS, refer to the HP web
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Smar
loy server configuration. SmartStart has been tested on many ProLiant server products,
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re using embedded configuration utilities, such as RBSU and ORCA
Configuration too
tStart software
SmartStart is a collection of software that optimizes single-server setup, providing a simple and consistent
way to dep
resulting in proven, reliable configurations.
SmartStart assists the deployment process by performing a wide range of configuration activities,
inc ding:
Configuring hardwa
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Preparing the system for installing "off-the-shelf" versions of leading operating system software
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Installing optimized server drivers, management agents, and utilities automatically with every
assisted installation
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