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HP BL685C User Manual

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Accessing a server blade with local KVM ......................................................................................... 40

Accessing local media devices ........................................................................................................ 40

Software and configuration utilities ............................................................................................... 42

Server blade deployment tools .................................................................................................................. 42

RBSU requirement for Linux deployment............................................................................................ 42

Software drivers and additional components..................................................................................... 42

HP BladeSystem c-Class Advanced management ............................................................................... 43

Network-based PXE deployment ...................................................................................................... 43

Deployment methods...................................................................................................................... 45

Configuration tools .................................................................................................................................. 48

SmartStart software........................................................................................................................ 48

HP ROM-Based Setup Utility............................................................................................................ 49

Array Configuration Utility.............................................................................................................. 51

Option ROM Configuration for Arrays ............................................................................................. 51

Re-entering the server serial number and product ID ........................................................................... 52

Management tools................................................................................................................................... 52

Automatic Server Recovery ............................................................................................................. 52

ROMPaq utility.............................................................................................................................. 52

iLO 2 Standard Blade Edition technology ......................................................................................... 53

Erase Utility .................................................................................................................................. 53

StorageWorks library and tape tools................................................................................................ 53

HP Systems Insight Manager ........................................................................................................... 53

Management Agents...................................................................................................................... 54

HP ProLiant Essentials Virtualization Management Software ................................................................ 54

HP ProLiant Essentials Server Migration Pack - Physical to ProLiant Edition............................................. 54

HP Insight Control Environment Suites............................................................................................... 55

Redundant ROM support ................................................................................................................ 55

USB support and functionality ......................................................................................................... 56

Diagnostic tools ...................................................................................................................................... 56

HP Insight Diagnostics.................................................................................................................... 56

HP Insight Diagnostics survey functionality ........................................................................................ 57

Integrated Management Log ........................................................................................................... 57

Array Diagnostic Utility .................................................................................................................. 57

Remote support and analysis tools ............................................................................................................. 57

HP Instant Support Enterprise Edition................................................................................................ 57

Web-Based Enterprise Service......................................................................................................... 58

Open Services Event Manager ........................................................................................................ 58

Keeping the system current ....................................................................................................................... 58

Drivers ......................................................................................................................................... 58

ProLiant Support Packs ................................................................................................................... 59

Operating system version support .................................................................................................... 59

System Online ROM flash component utility ...................................................................................... 59

Change control and proactive notification ........................................................................................ 59

Care Pack .................................................................................................................................... 59

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................... 60

Troubleshooting resources ........................................................................................................................ 60

Pre-diagnostic steps ................................................................................................................................. 60

Important safety information............................................................................................................ 60

Symptom information ..................................................................................................................... 62

Prepare the server for diagnosis ...................................................................................................... 62

Service notifications................................................................................................................................. 63

Loose connections ................................................................................................................................... 63

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