Deployment Methods - HP ProLiant BL45p User Manual

Static IP bay configuration automates the first step of BL p-Class blade
deployment by enabling the RILOE management processor in each blade slot to
obtain a predefined IP address without relying on DHCP. RILOE is immediately
accessible for server deployment using Virtual Media and other remote
administration functions.
Static IP bay configuration uses the Static IP Bay Configuration addressing
method which enables you to assign IP addresses to each iLO based on slot
location in the respective server enclosure. By providing a set of IP addresses in
the enclosure, you gain the advantages of a static IP bay configuration, without
requiring each individual RILOE to be configured locally.
Using RILOE static IP bay configuration:
Helps avoid the costs of a DHCP infrastructure to support the blade
environment
Provides easier setup with automatic RILOE address generation for all or a
few selected bays
For detailed information about iLO configurations, refer to the HP Integrated
Lights-Out User Guide on the Documentation CD or to the HP website
(http://www.hp.com/servers/lights-out).

Deployment methods

Four primary deployment methods are supported:
PXE deployment (on page 58)
CD-ROM deployment (on page 59)
Diskette image deployment (on page 61)
SAN configuration (on page 63)
IMPORTANT: To deploy a server blade without the RDP, create a
bootable diskette or image of a bootable diskette.
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