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• The SmartStart Scripting Toolkit is not supported on the workstation blade. In particular, the
Conrep.exe tool and server deployment jobs that capture firmware settings (for example, the default
Hardware Configuration or Server Deployment jobs) do not capture settings for features that are
unique to the workstation blade, such as Remote Console Mode. These settings must be configured
using iLO 2 or the local I/O cable.
Using Rip-n-Replace and Virtual Bay features to replace failed
systems
Both the Rip-n-Replace and the Virtual Bay functionality of the blade systems architectures should also
function on workstation blades. However, a new system placed into the Virtual Bay is not detected until it
is either PXE booted or booted with an image that has the A-client installed and configured. Automatic
deployment jobs are then enabled. The default for the workstation blade is to boot to the Windows® XP
Professional image preinstalled on the hard drive, which does not have the A-client installed or
configured.
HP Insight Diagnostics
The HP Insight Diagnostics utility enables you to perform and view critical computer hardware and
software configuration information from various sources. This utility enables you to run diagnostics and
view the hardware configuration of the system.
As noted below, the HP Insight Diagnostics are available on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD that
is included with your workstation blade. The server version of these diagnostics, available on the
SmartStart CD, is not supported on the workstation blade.
Key features and benefits
HP Insight Diagnostics simplifies the process of identifying, diagnosing, and isolating hardware issues. In
addition to robust management tools, service tools can be invaluable for quickly resolving system
problems. To streamline the service process and resolve problems quickly, you must have the right
information available at the time a service call is placed. The primary information requirement, which is
also the one that provides the greatest insight into potential system issues, is the system configuration.
Uses of Insight Diagnostics include:
• Testing and diagnosing apparent hardware failures
• Documenting system configurations for upgrade planning, standardization, inventory tracking,
disaster recovery, and maintenance
• Sending configuration information to another location for in-depth analysis
Theory of operation
HP Insight Diagnostics Offline Edition operates in offline mode only-the operating system is not running,
and information from the operating system is not available to the diagnostics. Offline Survey is available
to display the current system configuration.
The Insight Diagnostics Test feature enables you to test functionality of all the major hardware components
in the system. This feature is flexible to enable you to customize test selections by providing different
