Implementing Out-Of-Band Desktop Management with DASH

Using the Broadcom NetXtreme™
Gigabit Ethernet Plus Network Controller
November 2, 2009
Table of Contents:
Introduction ........................................................................................................ 2
DASH Overview .................................................................................................. 2
A New Management Standard ........................................................................ 3
Key Features ................................................................................................... 3
Management Profiles ...................................................................................... 3
Enabling DASH Support ....................................................................................... 7
Supported Platforms ........................................................................................ 7
System BIOS ........................................................................................... 8
Software Drivers ..................................................................................... 8
Deploying Software Updates ................................................................... 8
System BIOS Enablement ................................................................................. 9
Setting the BIOS Administrator Password ................................................. 9
Setting the Primary Management Controller ............................................. 9
Setting the Management Mode .............................................................. 10
Management Controller Enablement .............................................................. 10
Enabling the Administrator account ....................................................... 10
Using Active Directory ........................................................................... 11
Activating DASH Functionality ............................................................... 11
Using DASH Functions ....................................................................................... 11
HP Client Management Web View ..................................................................... 13
Connecting to the HP Client Management Web View ...................................... 14
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 16
Upgrading Management Software ................................................................. 16
PCIe Add-in Card Issues ................................................................................ 16
Power-On Password ..................................................................................... 16
Appendix A: Broadcom NetXtreme™ Gigabit Ethernet Plus Network Controller ... 17