- What does this card do?
- It adds remote management to a compatible HP ProLiant server: remote console, power on and off, and hardware monitoring over a network, independent of the installed operating system.
- Which servers does it fit?
- It is built for the HP ProLiant generation it was released for and uses that server's management slot. Check your server model and its quickspecs before buying, since it will not fit later or earlier generations.
- Do I need a license or software?
- The card provides the hardware; remote access is set up through HP's management firmware and tools. Firmware and utilities for this generation are legacy downloads, so confirm you can obtain them for your server.
- Is it worth it over a modern server's built-in management?
- Only if you are keeping an older ProLiant running and need out-of-band access. Newer servers include equivalent management on the motherboard, so the card adds nothing there.
- What comes in the box?
- Typically the card itself. Cables, brackets and documentation vary by seller, so confirm the contents before ordering.
- Where is the HP 157866-001 Remote Insight Lightsout Card cheapest?
- At Gotodirect, for $297.50, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the HP 157866-001 Remote Insight Lightsout Card?
- 4 stores we checked sell it, including Gotodirect, directmacro.com, Memory Clearance, Hard Disk Direct.