Rack-Mounting Hardware
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15
Blade PCs
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15
Interconnect Switch
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15
Optional Installation Service
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16
4
Installing and Cabling the HP PC BladeSystem PC Blade Enclosure
Measuring with the Rack Template
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17
Installing the Rack Rails
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19
Installing the Enclosure into the Rack
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21
Cabling the HP PC BladeSystem PC Blade Enclosure
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23
HP PC Blade Switch Connectors
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23
Cabling the Enclosure
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24
Null-Modem Cable
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25
Installing a Blade PC
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25
Powering Up the HP Blade PC Enclosure
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28
Powering Down the HP Blade PC Enclosure
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28
Powering Down a Blade PC
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28
Powering Down the Enclosure
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29
Removing a Blade PC
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29
Installing Additional Memory
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30
Attaching the Diagnostic Adapter
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32
5
Deployment and Management
Blade PC Deployment Options
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35
Automated Deployment Using HP Rapid Deployment Pack
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35
Alternate Deployment Methods
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36
Diagnostic Adapter
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36
Blade PC Features and Supported Software
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36
Supported Operating Systems
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36
Computer Setup (F10) Utility
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36
Computer Setup (F10)—File Menu
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37
Computer Setup—Storage Menu
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38
Computer Setup—Security Menu
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40
Computer Setup—Power Menu
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40
Computer Setup—Advanced Menu
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41
Restoring the Configuration Settings
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42
Flashing the Blade PC ROM
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43
Upgrading the Blade PC ROM Using Flashbin Utility
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43
Remote ROM Flash
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43
HP PC Blade Enclosure Integrated Administrator
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44
Blade PC Event Messages
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46
HP Systems Insight Manager
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46
Viewing the Event List
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47
Printing the Event List
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47
HP BladeSystem PC Blade Switch Management Tools and Utilities
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47
Appendix A
Regulatory Compliance Notices
Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers
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49
Federal Communications Commission Notice
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49
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