BladeSystem p-Class System Overview and Planning

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HP BladeSystem rack visualization in
HP SIM with physical detail view
HP BladeSystem manageability key benefits
• Quickly configure both server blades and interconnect switches from a centralized deployment
console using HP ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack (RDP).
– Configure tens to hundreds of server blades simultaneously in a fraction of the time required to
configure conventional servers using multicasting
– Automatically restore the role of a previous blade to a
new server blade
– Integrate interconnect switch scripts in RDP for
deployment interconnect switches as well as server
blades
• Leverage IT personnel by managing a larger number of
server blades both locally and remotely with less time and
effort.
– Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) technology
enhances remote access by installing and configuring
operating systems to boot over a network.
– iLO Advanced functionality ships standard on every
server blade, including full remote console virtual media (diskette and CD-ROM) capabilities.
– Fully integrates with HP Systems Insight Manager (HP SIM) so you can manage ProLiant blades
and traditional servers with the same tools.
• Take greater control of HP BladeSystem environments with
HP SIM.
– HP SIM is the easy-to-use, flexible, scalable, and secure
solution for managing HP servers and client devices by
providing rapid access to detailed fault and
performance information.
– HP SIM provides visualization of server blades and
interconnect switches at both enclosure and at rack
levels for better awareness and control of all blade
system components.