Hp Rapid Deployment Pack; Cost-Effective Manageability - HP DL165 - ProLiant - G6 Introduction Manual

The Easy Set-up CD is tailored to a specific server model (ML110 G5 or ML115 G5) and loads
operating system drivers that have been optimized to maximize performance. Embedded utilities are
leveraged to provide a customized configuration or to set intelligent defaults for the server hardware
and array controller. The Easy Set-up CDs provide assisted installation for Microsoft Windows 2003
Server and Windows 2008 Server operating systems (32- and 64-bit). The CD also provides drivers
for various Linux distributions for manual installation. Check the server QuickSpecs to determine the
exact Linux distributions supported.
System administrators can use the CD in an Assisted mode or Manual mode. In the Assisted mode,
the Easy Set-up CD guides the user through the process of loading the OS using vendor-supplied CDs.
In the Manual mode, the user can load the OS first and then use the Autorun capability of the Easy
Set-up CD to access the appropriate OS support software. After the server has been configured, the
Easy Set-up CD uses HP Insight Diagnostics to check various subsystems including the processor, I/O,
storage array controllers, graphics, memory, and remote management.
Additional information on the Easy Set-up CD is available at http://www.hp.com/servers/easysetup.

HP Rapid Deployment Pack

The HP Rapid Deployment Pack (RDP) is a proven solution for quick and easy deployment of ProLiant
ML and DL servers. Available as part of an HP Care Pack service option, RDP provides automated
deployment and software provisioning of ProLiant servers.
An HP Service specialist performs the following basic RDP installation services:
• Installs and configures RDP software on a ProLiant ML or DL deployment server
• Deploys and configures up to five target servers using a pre-defined script or a customer-supplied
image
• Verifies successful image deployment
• Provides orientation on RDP software usage, features, and management practices
Custom RDP installation services are also available. Custom services can cover a variety of customer
requirements as outlined in a Statement of Work (SOW) and overseen by an experienced HP Project
Manager. HP RDP is available for systems running Windows or Linux platforms. Additional
information on HP RDP is available at:
http://h18013.www1.hp.com/products/servers/management/rdp.html?jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN.

Cost-effective manageability

ProLiant 100-series servers support HP Lights-Out 100 (LO100) Remote Management. HP LO100
Remote Management is firmware that provides remote server access and control capabilities through
an Ethernet interface. The HP LO100 management interface is active even when the OS is not
operating. The LO100 management processor obtains its power from the auxiliary power plane of the
server, so it is available as long as the server is plugged into an active power source.
HP LO100 Remote Management is compatible with industry standards including Intelligent Platform
Management Interface (IPMI) 2.0 for hardware health, and Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Secure
Shell (SSH) technology for secure communications over public and private local area networks. HP
LO100 is fully accessible using popular web browsers including Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0
(Microsoft Windows clients), Firefox 1.5 (Windows and Linux clients), and Mozilla 1.7.12 (Windows
and Linux clients). HP LO100 is also accessible using System Management Architecture for Server
Hardware Command line Protocol (SMASH CLP) for Telnet and SSH sessions.
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