Introduction; Dash Overview - Compaq 6005 - Pro Microtower PC Using Manual

Product Description ....................................................................................... 17
Feature List ................................................................................................... 17
USB Cable and Headers ................................................................................ 18
Appendix B: Enabling Management Functionality with Computer Setup ............... 19
HP Compaq dc5850 Business PC ................................................................... 19
HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC ................................................................... 21
HP Z800 Workstation .................................................................................... 22
Appendix C: Enabling Management Functionality with BMCC and BACS ............. 23
DASH Enablement ......................................................................................... 23
Setting the Initial Administrator Account ......................................................... 25

Introduction

Desktop and mobile Architecture for System Hardware or DASH defines a set of
interoperability standards for managing, monitoring and controlling PCs regardless
of system power state (on, off, stand-by) or operating system capability. DASH
builds upon previous standards-based management technologies for PC clients and
datacenter servers in order to provide robust management capability previously
unattainable. This paper describes the DASH capabilities available on HP business
class desktops and workstations equipped with the Broadcom NetXtreme™ Gigabit
Ethernet Plus network controller with Broadcom TruManage™ technology.

DASH Overview

In July 2008, the Distributed Management Task Force introduced the Desktop and
mobile Architecture for Systems Hardware (DASH) specifications. Development of
the DASH specification is an ongoing collaborative effort between computer system
manufacturers, component and peripheral suppliers, and management software
vendors. HP has played an important role in fostering the DASH ecosystem with
our partners and suppliers and promoting both DASH capable PCs and
management software that utilizes the DASH standard.
DASH is an industry standard that allows you to perform essential management
tasks on PCs, regardless of their power state or operating system state. Achieve
smarter, more efficient control of your business with DASH capable HP business
class desktops and workstations.
The DASH standards are designed to assist in the remote management of common
desktop infrastructure tasks, such as deploying new operating systems, monitoring
of computer system health, power control and power state monitoring, and asset
inventory collection. As new hardware technologies are introduced or additional
requirements are placed on the IT infrastructure, DASH will continue to evolve to
include new functionality.