Hp insight diagnostics, Integrated management log, Keeping the system current – HP ProLiant ML350 G5 Server User Manual
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HP Insight Diagnostics
HP Insight Diagnostics is a proactive server management tool, available in both offline and online
versions, that provides diagnostics and troubleshooting capabilities to assist IT administrators who verify
server installations, troubleshoot problems, and perform repair validation.
HP Insight Diagnostics Offline Edition performs various in-depth system and component testing while the
OS is not running. To run this utility, launch the SmartStart CD.
HP Insight Diagnostics Online Edition is a web-based application that captures system configuration and
other related data needed for effective server management. Available in Microsoft® Windows® and
Linux versions, the utility helps to ensure proper system operation.
For more information or to download the utility, refer to the HP website
Integrated Management Log
The IML records hundreds of events and stores them in an easy-to-view form. The IML timestamps each
event with 1-minute granularity.
You can view recorded events in the IML in several ways, including the following:
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From within HP SIM ("
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From within Survey Utility
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From within operating system-specific IML viewers
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For NetWare: IML Viewer
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For Windows®: IML Viewer
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For Linux: IML Viewer Application
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From within the iLO 2 user interface
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From within HP Insight Diagnostics (on page
For more information, refer to the Management CD in the HP ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack.
Keeping the system current
Drivers
The server includes new hardware that may not have driver support on all operating system installation
media.
If you are installing a SmartStart-supported operating system, use the SmartStart software (on page
and its Assisted Path feature to install the operating system and latest driver support.
NOTE:
If you are installing drivers from the SmartStart CD, be sure that you are using the latest
version of SmartStart by visiting the SmartStart website
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rmation, refer to the documentation
provided with the SmartStart CD.