System online rom flash component utility, Erase utility, Management agents – HP ProLiant ML350 G5 Server User Manual
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Send alerts from iLO 2 regardless of the state of the host server.
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Access advanced troubleshooting features through the iLO 2 interface.
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Diagnose iLO 2 using HP SIM through a web browser and SNMP alerting.
For more information about iLO 2 features, refer to the iLO 2 documentation on the Documentation CD or
on the HP website (
System Online ROM flash component utility
The Online ROM Flash Component Utility enables system administrators to efficiently upgrade system or
controller ROM images across a wide range of servers and array controllers. This tool has the following
features:
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Works offline and online
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Supports Microsoft® Windows NT®, Windows® 2000, Windows Server™ 2003, Novell Netware,
and Linux operating systems
IMPORTANT:
This utility supports operating systems that may not be supported by the server.
For operating systems supported by the server, see the HP website
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Integrates with other software maintenance, deployment, and operating system tools
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Automatically checks for hardware, firmware, and operating system dependencies, and installs only
the correct ROM upgrades required by each target server
To download the tool and for more information, see the HP website (
Erase Utility
CAUTION:
Perform a backup before running the System Erase Utility. The utility sets the system
to its original factory state, deletes the current hardware configuration information, including
array setup and disk partitioning, and erases all connected hard drives completely. Refer to the
instructions for using this utility.
Run the Erase Utility if you need to erase the system for the following reasons:
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You want to install a new operating system on a server with an existing operating system.
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You want to change the operating system selection.
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You encounter a failure-causing error during the SmartStart installation.
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You encounter an error when completing the steps of a factory-installed operating system installation.
The Erase Utility can be accessed from the Software and Drivers Download website
Maintenance Utilities menu of the SmartStart CD ("
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Management Agents
Management Agents provide the information to enable fault, performance, and configuration
management. The agents allow easy manageability of the server through HP SIM software, and third-
party SNMP management platforms. Management Agents are installed with every SmartStart assisted