Network-based pxe deployment, Deployment overview, Deployment methods – HP ProLiant WS460c G6 Workstation-Blade User Manual
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To connect to the workstation blade using iLO 2, install the workstation blade in an enclosure. Onboard
Administrator assigns an IP address to enable iLO 2 connectivity to the workstation blade.
The c-Class tab enables you to control specific settings for the HP BladeSystem. iLO 2 also provides
web-based status for the HP BladeSystem configuration.
For detailed information about iLO 2, refer to the HP Integrated Lights-Out User Guide on the HP website
Network-based PXE deployment
PXE is a component of the Intel® WfM specification. The PXE model enables workstation blades to load and
execute an NBP from a PXE server and to execute a pre-configured image. The image can be an OS image
created by software utilities or a boot diskette image. This feature enables a user to configure a workstation
blade and install an OS over a network.
Deployment overview
When a PXE-enabled target workstation blade boots, it obtains an IP address from a DHCP server. The target
workstation blade obtains the name of the NBP from the appropriate boot server. Then, the target workstation
blade uses TFTP to download the NBP from the boot server and executes the image.
IMPORTANT:
To connect to a network with a Pass-Thru module, always connect the Pass-Thru
module to a network device that supports Gigabit speed.
For each workstation blade being deployed, the PXE server must be connected to the NIC designated for
PXE. The workstation blade defaults PXE functions to NIC 1, but any of the NC series NICs in the workstation
blade can be designated for PXE in RBSU. For NIC connector locations, refer to the documentation included
with the workstation blade.
NOTE:
Actual NIC numeration depends on several factors, including the OS installed on the
workstation blade.
To deploy an OS to multiple workstation blades, install a PXE deployment server on a network.
Deployment methods
IMPORTANT:
To deploy a workstation blade without HP Insight Control server deployment,
create a bootable diskette or image of a bootable diskette.
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PXE deployment
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Diskette image deployment (on page
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PXE deployment
PXE enables workstation blades to load an image over the network from a PXE server, and then execute it in
memory. The first NIC on the workstation blade is the default PXE boot NIC, but any of the other NC series
NICs can be configured to boot PXE. For more information, see "Network-based PXE deployment (on page
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