Technologies in HP ProLiant Gen8 c-Class server blades

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inventory, and scheduling of the correct components to be downloaded. After the update, HP SUM removes all software
used during the update and creates a log of everything that occurred.
HP SUM offers several advantages:
 It improves the efficiency of ProLiant servers and HP BladeSystem enclosure updates by preloading only what is
needed and enabling online update components.
 It lets you schedule updates and reboots to occur at convenient times and gives you the option to maintain multiple
repositories to apply updates consistently.
 It provides faster online updates for enclosures through improvements in Onboard Administrator and Virtual Connect
update times.
 It supports HP CloudSystem Matrix.
Data security technology with the Trusted Platform Module
The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a hardware-based system security feature that can securely store information
such as passwords and encryption keys to authenticate the platform. Administrators can also use TPM to store platform
measurements that help ensure that the platform remains trustworthy. Select ProLiant Gen8 server blades support an
optional TPM v1.2. A rivet supplied with the optional TPM v1.2 module attaches and secures the module to the system
board. To prevent possible damage to the TPM module or to the system board, the TPM cannot be removed from the
board once it has been installed.
For additional information about the TPM, see the HP technology brief titled “Data security in HP ProLiant servers using
the Trusted Platform Module and Microsoft Windows BitLocker™ Drive Encryption”:
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01681891/c01681891.pdf
Conclusion
HP ProLiant Gen8 server blades use a balanced architecture in a highly dense form factor and incorporate the latest Intel
Xeon and AMD Opteron multi-core processors, high-performance HP SmartMemory, and Smart Storage options. HP
design and engineering continue to provide user-centric features such as Smart Drive Carriers and FlexibleLOMs that
make hardware configuration simpler and serviceability easier. We provide superior thermal and power/performance
control with 3D Sea of Sensors and Dynamic Power Capping technologies. HP iLO Management Engine with Active Health
technology raises the quality and detail of server core reporting to new levels. We continue to lead the industry trends to
network convergence and virtualization with HP Virtual Connect FlexFabric adapters and interconnects.
Even world-class technology can’t do the job unless you can make it work in complex IT environments. HP lets you
deploy, configure, monitor, and manage one or many Gen8 servers through HP Converged Infrastructure and Integrated
Lifecycle Automation. These powerful management strategies and software suites give you the ability to monitor and
manage entire IT ecosystems.