HP PROLIANT ML350 G6

Configuration and utilities 98
• Diagnostics
• DOS
• Operating environments which do not provide native USB support
Internal USB functionality
An internal USB connector is available for use with USB drive keys only. This solution provides for use of a
permanent boot drive from a USB drive key installed in the internal connector, avoiding issues of clearance
on the front of the rack and physical access to secure data.
For additional security, you can disable the internal USB connectors through RBSU.
External USB functionality
HP provides external USB support to enable local connection of USB devices for server administration,
configuration, and diagnostic procedures.
For additional security, external USB functionality can be disabled through RBSU.
Internal SD support
An internal SD connector is available for use with embedded Hypervisors. This solution provides for use of a
permanently installed SD card in the internal connector, decreasing the possibility of tampering or loss.
Diagnostic tools
HP Insight Diagnostics
HP Insight Diagnostics is a proactive server management tool, available in both offline and online versions,
that provides diagnostics and troubleshooting capabilities to assist IT administrators who verify server
installations, troubleshoot problems, and perform repair validation.
HP Insight Diagnostics Offline Edition performs various in-depth system and component testing while the OS
is not running. To run this utility, launch the SmartStart CD.
HP Insight Diagnostics Online Edition is a web-based application that captures system configuration and
other related data needed for effective server management. Available in Microsoft® Windows® and Linux
versions, the utility helps to ensure proper system operation.
For more information or to download the utility, refer to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/diags).
HP Insight Diagnostics survey functionality
HP Insight Diagnostics (on page 98) provides survey functionality that gathers critical hardware and software
information on ProLiant servers.
This functionality supports operating systems that may not be supported by the server. For operating systems
supported by the server, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/supportos).