A new graphical pre-boot environment for configuring the server platform, NICs, and iLO
• HP UEFI Shell, which provides a command line and a scripting environment for server platform configuration. The UEFI
Shell environment for ProLiant Gen9 servers provides enhancements over the standard UEFI Shell with additional
commands and improved security.
• Implementation of Secure Boot functionality, which requires the BIOS to verify signatures on all UEFI drivers, OS boot
loaders and UEFI applications as part of the boot process.
• Enhanced storage support, including the following:
– Boot volumes over 2.2 Terabytes
– Flexible boot order. Ability to boot from any device on any controller.
• Support for IPv6 PXE and USB 3.0 in the pre-boot environment.