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iLO virtual floppy
To deploy with a boot diskette:
1. Do one of the following:
o Insert the boot diskette into the client PC using the iLO 3 Remote Console.
o Use iLO 3 to create an image file of the boot diskette.
o Copy the image of the boot diskette to a location on the network or the client PC hard drive.
2. Remotely access the server blade through iLO 3. See "HP BladeSystem c-Class advanced
management (on page 28)."
3. Open Integrated Remote Console or Java Remote Console.
4. Select the local diskette or image file from the Virtual Drives menu, located at the top of the screen.
5. Connect the Virtual floppy to the server blade.
6. Use the iLO 3 power switch feature to reboot the server blade.
7. After the server blade boots, follow the normal network installation procedure for the OS.
InfiniBand configuration
The server blade provides either embedded InfiniBand or embedded Ethernet connectivity. The type of
network connectivity depends on the type of switch installed in the enclosure interconnect bay.
For more information on HP InfiniBand switch modules, see the installation guide and user guide for the
specific type of HP InfiniBand c-Class switch. For more information about interconnect module options, see
the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/interconnects
).
Configuration tools
SmartStart software
SmartStart is a collection of software that optimizes single-server setup, providing a simple and consistent
way to deploy server configuration. SmartStart has been tested on many ProLiant server products,
resulting in proven, reliable configurations.
SmartStart assists the deployment process by performing a wide range of configuration activities,
including:
• Preparing the system for installing "off-the-shelf" versions of leading operating system software
• Installing optimized server drivers, management agents, and utilities automatically with every
assisted installation
• Testing server hardware using the Insight Diagnostics Utility ("HP Insight Diagnostics" on page 42)
• Installing software drivers directly from the CD. With systems that have Internet connection, the
SmartStart Autorun Menu provides access to a complete list of ProLiant system software.
• Enabling access to the Array Configuration Utility and Erase Utility (on page 38)
SmartStart is included in the HP Insight Foundation suite for ProLiant. For more information about
SmartStart software, see the HP Insight Foundation suite for ProLiant or the HP website
(http://www.hp.com/go/foundation
).
