Integrated Lights-Out Technology; Erase Utility - HP ProLiant DL385 User Manual

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Integrated Lights-Out technology

The iLO subsystem is a standard component of selected ProLiant servers that
provides server health and remote server manageability. The iLO subsystem
includes an intelligent microprocessor, secure memory, and a dedicated network
interface. This design makes iLO independent of the host server and its operating
system. The iLO subsystem provides remote access to any authorized network
client, sends alerts, and provides other server management functions.
Using iLO, you can:
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Remotely power up, power down, or reboot the host server.
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Send alerts from iLO regardless of the state of the host server.
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Access advanced troubleshooting features through the iLO interface.
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Diagnose iLO using HP SIM through a web browser and SNMP alerting.
For more information about iLO features, refer to the Integrated Lights-Out User
Guide on the Documentation CD or on the HP website
(http://www.hp.com/servers/lights-out).

Erase Utility

Run the Erase Utility if you need to erase the system for the following reasons:
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You want to install a new operating system on a server with an existing
operating system.
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You want to change the operating system selection.
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You encounter a failure-causing error during the SmartStart installation.
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You encounter an error when completing the steps of a factory-installed
operating system installation.
CAUTION: Perform a backup before running the System
Erase Utility. The utility sets the system to its original factory state,
deletes the current hardware configuration information, including array
setup and disk partitioning, and erases all connected hard drives
completely. Refer to the instructions for using this utility.