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> The Remote Insight Lights-Out is an optional management PCI card
with a dedicated LAN connection. It provides full access and
control of servers even when the server is in a failed state.
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> The key features of the Remote Insight Lights-Out card:
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> Self-contained with on-board processor, memory, NIC, and ROM
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> External power adapter ensures continuous server access
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> Enables 'headless' server deployments in data centers
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Virtual Floppy Drive allows host server to remotely boot
from a standard 1.44 MB floppy diskette in a network
client, enabling remote OS installation from a network
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> Full control of your server with browser-based,
virtual graphical remote console
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> No additional software required for Compaq ProLiant
servers - the client just requires a browser that
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> Virtual Power Button provides full control of remote
server power state - turn your server on or off remotely
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> Remote Reboot allows cold reboot when system is not
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> SSL encryption of HTTP data before transmitting over the
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> Dedicated, low-bandwidth network connection provides
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> Group administration for user accounts
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> To get more information about the Remote Insight Lights-Out
Edition see the Compaq web page
at <A
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