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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.
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For more information about iLO 2 features, refer to the iLO 2 documentation on the Documentation CD or
on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/lights-out).
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:
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.
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The Erase Utility can be accessed from the Maintenance Utilities menu of the SmartStart CD
("SmartStart
software" on page 54).
HP Systems Insight Manager
HP SIM is a web-based application that allows system administrators to accomplish normal administrative
tasks from any remote location, using a web browser. HP SIM provides device management capabilities
that consolidate and integrate management data from HP and third-party devices.
IMPORTANT: You must install and use HP SIM to benefit from the Pre-Failure Warranty for processors,
SAS and SCSI hard drives, and memory modules.
For additional information, refer to the Management CD in the HP ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack or
the HP SIM website (http://www.hp.com/go/hpsim).
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
installation or can be installed through the HP PSP. The Systems Management homepage provides status
and direct access to in-depth subsystem information by accessing data reported through the Management
Agents. For additional information, refer to the Management CD in the HP ProLiant Essentials Foundation
Pack or the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/manage).
USB support and functionality
USB support (on page 58)
Internal USB functionality (on page 59)
USB support
HP provides both standard USB support and legacy USB support. Standard support is provided by the
operating system through the appropriate USB device drivers. HP provides support for USB devices before
the operating system loads through legacy USB support, which is enabled by default in the system ROM.
HP hardware supports USB version 1.1 or 2.0, depending on the version of the hardware.
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