Configuration; Quick Task: Be Prepared; Prepare For Configuration; Connecting To Hpe Ism The First Time - HPE Edgeline EL300 Setup And Configuration Manual

Configuration

Quick task: Be prepared

"What do I need to know before I start configuring my HPE
EL300?"
Decide on the type of
media from which to
install your OS and
prepare it.

Prepare for configuration

Prepare to configure your new system by completing the tasks below.
1. Verify operating system support
For information about supported operating systems, see the Supported Operating Systems for Edgeline, Moonshot, and
IoT Gateway Systems at http://www.hpe.com/support/edgeline-moonshot-IoT-OS.
2. Gather operating system installation media and product key (Windows, Linux)
Operating system installation can be performed using a network share (PXE boot), USB, SD card, or virtual media. Be sure
to have installation keys for operating systems that require them, and read any implementation notices that accompany
the OS. For portable media, the drive must have enough space to store a complete OS image, with enough space left over
for OS reporting files. HPE recommends that portable media have a minimum of 32GB of space before storing installation
images.
NOTE: An iSM Advanced license is required to use virtual media.
3. Verify network connectivity
Ensure that the network connection is active, if needed.
4. Verify Internet connectivity
Verify Internet access from your business network. Make a note of the gateway IP address, you may need it later.
5. Plan for the network address
If you do not have DHCP enabled on the network, you must have networking details ready: An IP address to assign, subnet
mask, gateway address, and DNS name. For initial setup, it is faster to allow automatic assignment of these details by
connecting your system to a DHCP enabled network.

Connecting to HPE iSM the first time

HPE Edgeline Integrated System Manager (iSM) is a remote management tool embedded in the HPE Edgeline EL300
Converged Edge System. iSM allows system administrators to remotely configure, update, and monitor system health and
activity. The embedded iSM management module has its own network connection and IP address to which administrators
connect on their dedicated management network, even when the system is powered down. Depending on hardware
TIP: Gather all the materials and information you need
before getting started, and double check that your
chosen OS is compatible with your HPE EL300.
Make sure you can get
an Internet connection
and a business network
connection.
Not using DHCP? Plan your network
addressing scheme before starting to
configure the system.
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