Smartstart scripting toolkit, Cd-rom deployment, Ilo virtual cd-rom – HP BL460C G6 User Manual
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SmartStart Scripting Toolkit
The SmartStart Scripting Toolkit is a server deployment product that allows you to build an unattended
automated installation for high-volume server deployments. The SmartStart Scripting Toolkit is designed to
support ProLiant BL, ML, DL, and SL servers. The toolkit includes a modular set of utilities and important
documentation that describes how to apply these tools to build an automated server deployment process.
The Scripting Toolkit provides a flexible way to create standard server configuration scripts. These scripts are
used to automate many of the manual steps in the server configuration process. This automated server
configuration process cuts time from each deployment, making it possible to scale rapid, high-volume server
deployments.
For more information, and to download the SmartStart Scripting Toolkit, see the HP website
CD-ROM deployment
CD-ROM deployment involves using a bootable CD that executes scripts to configure the hardware and
install the OS. After the OS is configured, the server blade can access the network to locate the scripts and
files necessary for deployment. Before beginning the deployment process, connect the server blade to the
network.
NOTE:
For more information about hardware and cabling configurations, see the documents
that ship with the enclosure.
Two methods are available for CD-ROM deployment:
•
•
iLO virtual CD-ROM
To deploy with a boot CD:
1.
Do one of the following:
o
Insert the boot CD into the client PC using the iLO 2 Remote Console.
o
Use iLO 2 to create an image file of the boot CD.
o
Copy the image of the boot CD to a location on the network or the client PC hard drive.
2.
Remotely access the server blade through iLO 2. See "HP BladeSystem c-Class advanced management
(on page
)."
3.
Click the Virtual Media tab.
4.
Select the Virtual Media applet.
5.
Use the Virtual Media applet to select the local CD or image file and connect the Virtual CD to the server
blade.
6.
Use the iLO 2 Virtual Power Button feature to reboot the server blade.
7.
After the server blade boots, follow the normal network installation procedure for the OS.
USB CD-ROM
This method uses SmartStart to facilitate loading the OS. However, SmartStart also allows for manual loading
of the OS and drivers.