San configuration – HP ProLiant BL25p G2 Server-Blade User Manual
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Before beginning the deployment process, connect the server blade to the network with one of the
following methods:
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Through an existing network (in the rack)—For this method, install the server blade in its enclosure
and assign it an IP address (manually or with DHCP).
•
Through an existing network (out of the rack, with the diagnostic station)—For this method, power
the server blade with the diagnostic station and connect to an existing network through a hub. The
DHCP server on the network assigns the IP address.
Other methods for connecting to the server blade are available, but they do not provide the required
network access for deployment. For more information, refer to "ProLiant p-Class Advanced management
(on page
)."
NOTE: For more information about hardware and cabling configurations, refer to the documents that ship
with the server blade enclosure or diagnostic station.
Two methods are available for diskette image deployment:
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iLO virtual floppy (on page
•
PXE ("
Creating a boot diskette
The SmartStart Scripting Toolkit provides the tools and information for creating a boot diskette. For details,
refer to the SmartStart Scripting Toolkit User Guide and download the latest version of the software from
the HP webs
As an alternative method, configure the hardware manually with RBSU and the iLO 2 remote console.
With this method, the disk is more generic and integrates with an existing network OS installation
process. For more information, refer to "ProLiant p-Class Advanced management (on page
)."
To operate properly, the server blade must have a supported OS. For the latest information on a
supported OS, refer to the HP websit
iLO virtual floppy
To deploy with a boot diskette:
1.
Do one of the following:
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Insert the boot diskette into the client PC that is using the iLO 2 Remote Console.
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Use iLO 2 to create an image file of the boot diskette.
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Copy the image of the boot diskette to a location on the network or the client PC hard drive.
2.
Remotely access the server blade through iLO 2. Refer to "ProLiant p-Class Advanced management
(on page
)."
3.
Click the Virtual Devices tab.
4.
Select Virtual Media.
5.
Use the Virtual Media applet to select the local diskette or image file and connect the Virtual CD to
the server blade.
6.
Use the iLO 2 Virtual Power Button feature to reboot the server blade.
7.
After the server blade boots, follow the normal network installation procedure for the OS.
SAN configuration
The server blade provides FC support for SAN implementations. This solution uses an optional FCA that
offers redundant SAN connectivity and optimization for HP StorageWorks products. The server blade is