HP ProLiant BL e-Class System Setup and Installation Guide

Contents
About This Guide
Audience Assumptions...................................................................................................... xi
Important Safety Information ............................................................................................ xi
Symbols on Equipment ..................................................................................................... xi
Rack Stability .................................................................................................................. xiii
Symbols in Text............................................................................................................... xiii
Related Documents.......................................................................................................... xiv
Getting Help ....................................................................................................................xiv
Technical Support ..................................................................................................... xiv
HP Website .................................................................................................................xv
Authorized Reseller ....................................................................................................xv
Reader’s Comments ..........................................................................................................xv
Chapter 1
System Features
ProLiant BL e-Class System Technology ....................................................................... 1-1
Hardware Features........................................................................................................... 1-3
ProLiant BL e-Class Server Blade Enclosure Features ............................................ 1-4
ProLiant BL e-Class Server Blade Features ............................................................. 1-7
Software Deployment and Management Features......................................................... 1-11
Diagnostic Features ....................................................................................................... 1-14
Pre-Failure Warranty..................................................................................................... 1-14
Chapter 2
Planning the Installation
Optimum Environment.................................................................................................... 2-1
Rack Warnings ................................................................................................................ 2-2
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