HP BL460C G6 - Manual (Page 54)

Software and configuration utilities 54
iLO virtual floppy
To deploy with a boot diskette:
1. Do one of the following:
o Insert the boot diskette into the client PC using the iLO 2 Remote Console.
o Use iLO 2 to create an image file of the boot diskette.
o Copy the image of the boot diskette 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
48 )."
3. Click the Virtual Media tab.
4. Select the Virtual Media applet.
5. Use the Virtual Media applet to select the local diskette 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.
SAN configuration
The server blade provides FC support for SAN implementations. This solution uses an optional FCA that offers
redundant SAN connectivity and optimization for HP StorageWorks products. The server blade is also
compatible with certain third-party SAN products. For more information, refer to the documentation that ships
with the FCA option.
For optimal SAN connectivity, observe the following guidelines:
• The FCA option is installed correctly in the server blade. Refer to the documentation that ships with the
FCA option.
• An FC-compatible interconnect is installed in the enclosure. Refer to the documentation that ships with
the interconnect option.
• The server blade enclosure management module firmware is up-to-date. Refer to the HP Business
Support Center website (
http://www.hp.com/support ).
• The server blade is cabled properly to a supported SAN.
• SAN storage drivers are loaded. Refer to supporting white papers and the HP website
(
http://www.hp.com/servers/rdp ).
For SAN configuration information for the server blade, refer to the HP StorageWorks SAN Design Reference
Guide on the HP website
( http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/storageworks/san/documentation.html ).
Configuration tools
SmartStart software
SmartStart is a collection of software that optimizes single-server setup, providing a simple and consistent
way to deploy server configuration. SmartStart has been tested on many ProLiant server products, resulting
in proven, reliable configurations.