HP Z1 G2-Workstation - Manual (Page 54)

HP Installer Kit for Linux (HPIKL)
The HP Installer Kit for Linux helps users install certified versions of RHEL or SLED on HP workstations. It
is available as an operating system option on all HP workstations.
● The kit contains tested drivers that augment and/or replace those found in RHEL or SLED, to
enable proper use and behavior on HP workstations.
● The kit does not include the Linux operating system, which must be purchased separately from
Red Hat or SUSE. To view supported configurations and operating systems, go to
http://www.hp.com/support/linux_hardware_matrix .
The HPIKL option includes a FreeDOS preload. This operating system option accommodates those who
have a customized Linux distribution or who have a licensed version of RHEL or SLED and would like to
install the HP-recommended driver additions.
The kit also can be downloaded using the following steps:
1. Go to http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_swdrivers .
2. Select your workstation model.
3. Select the desired operating system.
4. Select your software/driver language, and then click the Software quick jump link.
5. Select the Obtain Software link for the appropriate package (typically the most recent revision).
6. Click I Accept to accept the terms of the license agreement.
7. Download the software ISO image and save it on a disc. This disk is your HP driver disc.
Setting up Red Hat Enterprise Linux
HP Z series Workstations are certified and supported on RHEL streams appropriate to the hardware
technology.
● For details of RHEL support for a particular platform, see the Hardware Support Matrix for HP
Linux Workstations at http://www.hp.com/support/linux_hardware_matrix .
● For information about Red Hat certifications on HP workstations, go to
https://hardware.redhat.com .
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