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Linux Checklist

Installing Linux on HP ProLiant servers

To view the latest server certification matrix, visit


http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/servers/linux/
hplinuxcert.html.
Descriptions of ProLiant servers are located at
www.hp.com/go/proliant.

STEP 2: VERIFY OPTION SUPPORT


Like the ProLiant Linux Server Certification Matrix, the
HP ProLiant servers provide an excellent platform for ProLiant Linux Option Matrix, located at
Linux. ProLiant servers are engineered from the ground up http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/linux/
to provide performance, reliability, and scalability using options-matrix-all.html, also contains invaluable
industry-standard components. information to help customers prepare for Linux operating
system installation.
HP works with key Linux distribution vendors and software
partners in the development phase to test daily software The ProLiant Linux Option Matrix lists supported ProLiant
builds, tune the operating system, build in support for options for each Linux distribution.
hardware features, and provide continuous feedback and
fixes. All this testing increases the reliability of STEP 3: UPGRADE BIOS/FIRMWARE
applications running on ProLiant servers. COMPONENTS
As a best practice, download the latest firmware CD from
STEP 1: VERIFY SERVER SUPPORT
http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/support.html,
HP supports Linux on a wide range of ProLiant server and upgrade all BIOS/firmware components installed on
models. The HP ProLiant Linux Server Certification Matrix the ProLiant server.
(Figure 1) identifies, by model, the ProLiant servers that
have been certified for Linux, the Linux distribution and STEP 4: INSTALL THE OPERATING SYSTEM
version each supports, and the status of HP support for
HP works with key Linux distribution vendors to simplify
each.
operating system (OS) installation on ProLiant servers. No
Figure 1. Snapshot of the HP ProLiant Linux Server Certification Matrix additional steps are required for the OS to be functional
on a ProLiant server. Just follow the documentation
provided with the OS media to install any supported Linux
distribution for optimal results.
Additionally, HP provides deployment tools, such as HP
ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack and Integrated
Lights-Out, along with Read This First (RTF) guides to assist
in OS installation.
As a server deployment solution, HP ProLiant Essentials
Rapid Deployment Pack facilitates the configuration and
deployment of high-volumes of servers via a web-based
console using either scripting or imaging technology. For
more information, visit www.hp.com/servers/rdp-le.
The Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) product integrates industry-
leading Lights-Out functionality and system board
management capabilities to provide essential server
management and diagnostics features combined with
basic remote management capabilities standard on most
ProLiant servers.
Linux Checklist
Installing Linux on HP ProLiant servers (continued)

There are two versions of iLO available to meet customers Agents (hpasm) RPM includes functionality to reduce
varying remote management needs: iLO Standard and server fan speed and related noise to the minimum level
iLO Advanced. required to maintain optimal operating temperature. HP
releases separate PSPs for each supported Linux
With an iLO Advanced license key, customers can
distribution and version.
activate powerful remote management features to install,
configure, monitor, update, and troubleshoot remote HP Systems Insight Manager forms the foundation of HP's
ProLiant servers anywhere, anytime from a standard Web server management strategy and is a key component of
browser, command line, or script. The iLO Virtual Media HP's industry-leading management portfolio. HP Systems
feature, available with iLO Advanced, may be used to Insight Manager 4.2 and later extends on existing
remotely present the deployment CD-ROM, ISO image, or management capabilities for ProLiant, Integrity, and HP
floppy to the server for an over-the-network installation. 9000 systems with a new management environment for
Visit www.hp.com/servers/lights-out for additional BladeSystem servers and support for value added plug-ins
product details. for improved rapid deployment, vulnerability and patch
management, and virtual machine management and
For specific server installation information, refer to the HP
control. For product information, visit
Read This First (RTF) guides accessible through the
www.hp.com/go/hpsim.
ProLiant Linux Server Certification Matrix. To read an RTF,
click on a specific ProLiant server model listed in the To download HP value-add software and obtain specific
matrix. If an RTF is available for that server and Linux information about deploying this software, visit:
operating system, it will be listed as a link under the
• ProLiant server software and drivers:
"Documentation" heading.
http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/support.html
• ProLiant Linux documentation:
STEP 5: DEPLOY HP VALUE-ADD SOFTWARE
http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/
HP offers a portfolio of modular, flexible software tools linux/documentation.html
such as ProLiant Support Packs for Linux, HP ProLiant
Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack Linux Edition, FOR MORE INFORMATION
Integrated Lights-Out, and HP Systems Insight Manager For more information, visit:
that expand the capabilities of ProLiant servers, extend www.hp.com/go/proliantlinux
the reach and breadth of server manageability, and www.hp.com/go/redhat
enhance the build out of an adaptive enterprise. www.hp.com/go/suse

ProLiant Support Packs (PSP) for Linux are bundles of


component RPMs containing optimized drivers, utilities,
and management agents that have been rigorously tested
together on supported ProLiant servers. For example, the
HP System Health Application and Insight Management

Legal Notices

© Copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to
change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty
statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an
additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

Linux is a U.S. registered trademark of Linus Torvalds.

Red Hat is a trademark of Red Hat, Inc.

Part number: TC050807CL


First edition: 08/2005

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