Which statement about an HPE OneView server profile is true?

Question

Options

• AA server profile can be created only for HPE BladeSystem, HPE Synergy, and HPE Superdome
• BA server profile created for a specific server hardware type cannot be moved to a server with a
• CA server profile can be used to configure a local storage controller, but cannot be used to
• DA server profile can be used to update firmware and drivers when the operating system on the

• A
  2% (1)
• B
  5% (2)
• C
  2% (1)
• D
  91% (40)

Explanation

Option D is correct because HPE OneView server profiles include firmware management capabilities that allow you to update firmware (and associated drivers) on servers even while the operating system is running, using Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) - this is a key feature of OneView's lifecycle management.

Option A is wrong because server profiles are not limited to BladeSystem, Synergy, and Superdome - they also apply to ProLiant rack (DL) and tower (ML) servers managed through OneView, making the scope far broader.

Option B is wrong because server profiles can be moved to another server, provided the target shares the same server hardware type; the restriction is hardware-type compatibility, not a blanket prohibition on migration.

Option C is wrong because OneView server profiles absolutely can configure local storage controllers (RAID settings, logical drives, etc.) - local storage configuration is one of the core functions of a server profile.

Memory tip: Think of a server profile as a complete identity card for a server - it covers networking, storage, boot order, and firmware. If OneView manages it, the profile likely controls it. The firmware-while-OS-running capability is the "power move" that makes D stand out from the other half-truths.

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