Software and configuration utilities
Product QuickSpecs
For more information about product features, specifications, options, configurations, and compatibility, see
the product QuickSpecs on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website.
Supported operating systems and drivers matrix
To validate the minimum supported Operating System for a system platform, go to the Hewlett Packard
Enterprise website:
http://www.hpe.com/info/ossupport
To download the latest device drivers, go to the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Center website:
http://www.hpe.com/support/hpesc
HPE iLO
iLO is a remote server management processor embedded on the system boards of HPE ProLiant and
Synergy servers. iLO enables the monitoring and controlling of servers from remote locations. HPE iLO
management is a powerful tool that provides multiple ways to configure, update, monitor, and repair
servers remotely. iLO (Standard) comes preconfigured on HPE servers without an additional cost or
license.
Features that enhance server administrator productivity are licensed. For more information, see the iLO
documentation on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website.
Active Health System
The Active Health System monitors and records changes in the server hardware and system
configuration.
The Active Health System provides:
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Continuous health monitoring of over 1600 system parameters
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Logging of all configuration changes
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Consolidated health and service alerts with precise time stamps
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Agentless monitoring that does not affect application performance
The Agentless Management Service is available in the SPP, which can be downloaded from the Hewlett
Packard Enterprise website. The Active Health System log can be downloaded manually from iLO 4 or
Intelligent Provisioning and sent to Hewlett Packard Enterprise.
For more information, see the following documents:
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iLO User Guide on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website
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Intelligent Provisioning User Guide on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website
Active Health System data collection
The Active Health System does not collect information about your operations, finances, customers,
employees, or partners.
Examples of data that is collected:
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Server model and serial number
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Processor model and speed
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