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configuration process. This automated server configuration process cuts time from each server deployed,
making it possible to scale server deployments to high volumes in a rapid manner.
For more information, and to download the SmartStart Scripting Toolkit, refer to the HP website
(http://www.hp.com/servers/sstoolkit).
CD-ROM deployment
CD-ROM deployment involves using a bootable CD that executes scripts to configure the hardware and
install the OS. After the OS is configured, the server blade can access the network to locate the scripts
and files necessary for deployment. Before beginning the deployment process, connect the server blade to
the network.
NOTE: For more information about hardware and cabling configurations, see the documents
that ship with the enclosure.
For more information on CD-ROM deployment, see the iLO virtual CD-ROM (on page 35) section.
iLO virtual CD-ROM
To deploy with a boot CD:
1. Do one of the following:
o Insert the boot CD into the client PC using the iLO 2 Remote Console.
o Use iLO 2 to create an image file of the boot CD.
o Copy the image of the boot CD to a location on the network or the client PC hard drive.
2. Remotely access the server blade through iLO 2. See "HP BladeSystem c-Class advanced
management (on page 31)."
3. Click the Virtual Media tab.
4. Select the Virtual Media applet.
5. Use the Virtual Media applet to select the local CD 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.
Diskette image deployment
To deploy with a diskette image, the user creates a DOS-based network-enabled boot diskette that
executes a script that configures the hardware and installs the OS. The diskette enables the server blade
to access the required deployment scripts and files on the network.
This method implies a deployment infrastructure that may include an administrator workstation, PXE
server, Microsoft® Windows® file share, or a Linux file share. For more information, refer to "Deployment
infrastructure (on page 32)."
Before beginning the deployment process, connect the server blade to the network.
NOTE: For more information about hardware and cabling configurations, see the documents
that ship with the enclosure.
Two methods are available for diskette image deployment: