Server configuration information

Management of the server

Refer to the HP Systems Insight Manager Help Guide on the Management CD or the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/hpsim).

Operating system installation and configuration information (for factory-installed operating systems)

Refer to the factory-installed operating system installation documentation that ships with the server.

Operating system version support

Refer to the operating system support matrix (http://www.hp.com/go/supportos).

Overview of server features and installation instructions

Refer to the server user guide on the Documentation CD or on the HP Business Support Center website (http://www.hp.com/go/bizsupport).

Power capacity

Refer to the power calculator on the HP Enterprise Configurator website (http://h30099.www3.hp.com/configurator/).

Registering the server

To register the server, refer to the HP Registration website (http://register.hp.com).

Refer to the server user guide on the Documentation CD, the server installation poster shipped with the server, and the SmartStart installation poster (if the server supports SmartStart) in the HP ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack.

Software installation and configuration of the server

If the server supports SmartStart, refer to the SmartStart installation poster in the HP ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack.

Switch settings, LED functions, drive, memory, expansion board and processor installation instructions, and board layouts

Refer to the hood labels and the server user guide. The hood labels are inside the access panels of the server, and the server user guide is available in the following locations:

•Documentation CD that ships with the server

•HP Business Support Center website (http://www.hp.com/go/bizsupport)

•HP Technical Documentation website (http://www.docs.hp.com)

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ProLight Server specifications

The HP ProLiant server series is designed to deliver exceptional performance, scalability, and reliability for a variety of workloads, making it a popular choice among businesses of all sizes. Known for its robust architecture, the ProLiant series integrates cutting-edge technologies to support critical applications, virtualization, and cloud computing.

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In conclusion, the HP ProLiant server series blends performance, management, security, and scalability, making it a reliable choice for enterprise IT environments. With its robust features, advanced technologies, and focus on security and manageability, HP ProLiant servers provide businesses with the capability to meet their evolving IT demands effectively.

HP ProLight Server manual Server configuration information

Models: ProLight Server