Rompaq utility, Integrated lights-out 2 technology, Erase utility – HP ProLiant BL25p G2 Server-Blade User Manual
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ROMPaq utility
Flash ROM enables you to upgrade the firmware (BIOS) with system or option ROMPaq utilities. To
upgrade the BIOS, insert a ROMPaq diskette into the diskette drive and boot the system.
The ROMPaq utility checks the system and provides a choice (if more than one exists) of available ROM
revisions. This procedure is the same for both system and option ROMPaq utilities.
For more information about the ROMPaq utility, refer to the HP website
Integrated Lights-Out 2 technology
The iLO 2 subsystem is a standard component of selected ProLiant servers that provides server health and
remote server manageability. The iLO 2 subsystem includes an intelligent microprocessor, secure memory,
and a dedicated network interface. This design makes iLO 2 independent of the host server and its
operating system. The iLO 2 subsystem provides remote access to any authorized network client, sends
alerts, and provides other server management functions.
Using iLO 2, you can:
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Remotely power up, power down, or reboot the host server.
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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 we
HP ProLiant Essentials Integrated Lights-Out Select Pack
The iLO Select Pack allows administrators to enable full Lights-Out functionality for selected HP ProLiant
server blade environments.
iLO Select Pack complements iLO 2 Standard Blade Edition by enhancing the Lights-Out capabilities of HP
ProLiant p-Class and c-Class server blade with additional virtual media, security, and power management
features. The iLO Select Pack also provides these additional Lights-Out capabilities on ProLiant ML/DL
300 and 500 Series servers that support iLO 2 without a graphic remote console.
iLO Select Pack functionality is activated with a simple license key, found on the back cover, through a
web-based GUI or CLI. The Lights-Out Configuration Utility can script license key activation on multiple
iLO 2 processors.
For more information about iLO 2 features, see the iLO 2 documentation on the Documentation CD or on
the HP webs
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 must 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 encounter an error when completing the steps of a factory-installed operating system installation.