Safety and security benefits, Access to redundant rom settings, Ilo rom-based setup utility – HP ProLiant DL380 G4 Server User Manual
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NOTE: The server ships with the same version programmed on each side of the ROM.
Safety and security benefits
When you flash the system ROM, ROMPaq writes over the backup ROM and saves the current ROM as a
backup, enabling you to switch easily to the alternate ROM version if the new ROM becomes corrupted
for any reason. This feature protects the existing ROM version, even if you experience a power failure
while flashing the ROM.
Access to redundant ROM settings
To access the redundant ROM through RBSU:
1.
Access RBSU by pressing the F9 key during powerup when the prompt is displayed in the upper
right corner of the screen.
2.
Select Advanced Options.
3.
Select Redundant ROM Selection.
4.
Select the ROM version.
5.
Press the Enter key.
6.
Press the Esc key to exit the current menu or press the F10 key to exit RBSU. The server restarts
automatically.
To access the redundant ROM manually:
1.
Power down the server (on page
2.
Remove the access panel ("
3.
Set positions 1, 5, and 6 of the system maintenance switch to On.
4.
Install the access panel ("
5.
Power up the server (on page
6.
Wait for the server to emit two beeps.
7.
Repeat steps 1 and 2.
8.
Set positions 1, 5, and 6 of the system maintenance switch to Off.
9.
Repeat steps 4 and 5.
When the server boots, the system identifies whether the current ROM bank is corrupt. If a corrupt ROM is
detected, the system boots from the backup ROM and alerts you through POST or IML that the ROM bank
is corrupt.
If both the current and backup versions of the ROM are corrupt, the server automatically enters ROMPaq
disaster recovery mode.
iLO ROM-Based Setup Utility
HP recommends using iLO RBSU to configure and set up iLO. iLO RBSU is designed to assist you with
setting up iLO on a network; it is not intended for continued administration.
To run iLO RBSU:
1.
Restart or power up the server.
2.
Press the F8 key when prompted during POST. The iLO RBSU runs.
3.
Enter a valid iLO user ID and password with the appropriate iLO privileges (Administer User
Accounts, Configure iLO Settings). Default account information is located on the iLO Default
Network Settings tag.
4.
Make and save any necessary changes to the iLO configuration.