HP ProLiant BL25p Server-Blade - Manual (Page 51)

Configuration and Utilities 51
Static IP bay configuration automates the first step of BL p-Class blade
deployment by enabling the iLO management processor in each blade slot to
obtain a predefined IP address without relying on DHCP. iLO is immediately
accessible for server deployment using Virtual Media and other remote
administration functions.
Static IP bay configuration uses the Static IP Bay Configuration addressing
method which enables you to assign IP addresses to each iLO based on slot
location in the respective server enclosure. By providing a set of IP addresses in
the enclosure, you gain the advantages of a static IP bay configuration, without
requiring each individual iLO to be configured locally.
Using iLO static IP bay configuration:
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Helps avoid the costs of a DHCP infrastructure to support the blade
environment
Provides easier setup with automatic iLO address generation for all or a few
selected bays
For detailed information about iLO configurations, refer to the HP Integrated
Lights-Out User Guide on the Documentation CD or to the HP website
(
http://www.hp.com/servers/lights-out ).
Deployment Methods
Four primary deployment methods are supported:
IMPORTANT: To deploy a server blade without the RDP, create a
bootable diskette or image of a bootable diskette.
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PXE deployment (on page 52 )
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CD-ROM deployment (on page 53 )
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Diskette image deployment (on page 55 )
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SAN configuration (on page 57 )