DCA HPE Rackserver Tool Set

SaaS solution with dual GPLv3 licensing as part of a maintenance agreement

The DCA HPE Rackserver Tool Set is a Linux-based automation solution for the management, inventory, and lifecycle automation of HPE server infrastructures.
The software supports the automated configuration, firmware management, and integration of physical servers into existing operational, asset management, and configuration management processes.

Object-oriented server application based on Perl for the integration and automation of HPE server and management systems.

• Linux-based system software for server environments
• Available as DEB and RPM installation packages
• Dual GPLv3 licensing as part of a maintenance agreement
• Designed for automated infrastructure and lifecycle processes
• Support for multiple communication and deployment strategies

The tool set provides extensive functionality for the inventory management, configuration, and firmware administration of HPE rack servers.

This includes, among others:

• Integration with the HPE OneView management platform
• Automated inventory collection of physical systems
• Monitoring and management of firmware versions
• Fully automated firmware updates based on defined target versions
• Configuration of RAID controllers and HBA systems
• Integration into existing deployment and operational workflows
• Support for standardized asset and compliance processes

A core component of the solution is a diskless RAM-disk-based boot system that can be started via PXE, USB, or virtual media.

This system enables, among others:

• Fully automated hardware and firmware validation
• Controlled firmware patching procedures
• Automated system inventory collection
• Communication with configuration management systems
• Integration with accounting and asset management platforms
• Automatic activation of depreciation and asset status workflows

In addition, the tool set includes specialized components for direct communication with HPE iLO management boards.

Supported functions include:

• SSH-based connections to iLO systems
• Retrieval of hardware and status information
• Automated configuration of iLO components
• Management of network and access settings
• Integration into centralized monitoring and management systems

Its modular architecture allows flexible expansion with additional automation, inventory, and infrastructure modules. Custom operational requirements and enterprise-specific workflows can be integrated efficiently.