Rompaq utility, Ilo 2 technology, Erase utility – HP ProLiant BL495c G5 Server-Blade User Manual
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ROMPaq utility
The ROMPaq utility enables you to upgrade the system firmware (BIOS). To upgrade the firmware, insert
a ROMPaq diskette into the diskette drive or ROMPaq USB Key into an available USB port and boot the
system. Online versions of the ROMPaq utility are also 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 about the ROMPaq utility, see the
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Th LO 2 subsystem is a standard component of selected ProLiant servers that pro
rem te server manageability. The iLO 2 subsystem includes an intelligent microproc
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 managem
Using iLO 2,
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Se alerts from iLO 2 regardless of the state of the host server.
ss advanced troubleshooting features through the iLO 2 interface.
nose iLO 2 using HP SIM through a web browser
For more information about iLO 2 features (which may require an iLO Advanced Pack or i
for BladeSystem license), see the iLO 2 documentation on the Documentatio
Erase Utility
kup before running the System Erase Utility. The utility sets the system
ardware configuration information, including
l connected hard drives completely. Refer to the
CAUTION:
Perform a bac
to its original factory state, deletes the current h
array setup and disk partitioning, and erases al
instructions for using this utility.
Run the Erase Utility if you must erase the system for the following reasons:
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You want to install a new operating system on a server with an existing operating system.
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You encounter an error when completing the steps of a factory-installed operating syste
The Erase Utility can be accessed from the Maintenance Utiliti
HP StorageWorks L&TT provides functionality for firmware downloads, verification of device operation,
maintenance procedures, failure analysis, corrective service actions, and some utili
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eamless integration with HP hardware support by generating and emailing support tickets th
napshot of the storage system.
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