Windows #002: Smart Setup Guide

Planning the installation
Choosing an installation environment
Chapter 1
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Using a remote console
A remote console is a PC running terminal emulation software, such as PuTTY (can be
installed from the Smart Setup media or from the Web) or
HyperTerminal, connected to
the server via the Management Processor (MP) serial port or LAN port.
Figure 1-2 shows remote consoles connected to an HP Integrity rx4640 server:
Figure 1-2 Remote console configurations
You can install Windows using a remote console. You cannot, however, specify the
operating system settings during the installation process.
Advantages • Do not need to install a local console (enables installation of headless server)
Disadvantages • Cannot specify operating system settings at the time of installation
• If you use the MP LAN port, you must assign an IP address to the MP LAN interface.
To assign the IP address, you must connect the workstation to the MP serial port,
access the MP command menu, enable LAN access, and specify the LAN password.
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