During the initial setup of a Hitachi Content Platform (HCP) G10 node, configuring the BIOS is a critical step. The Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) must be configured with an IP address, netmask, and gateway to enable essential out-of-band management and monitoring capabilities. This is a standard requirement for enterprise server hardware. Additionally, for the system to boot its operating system, the BIOS must be explicitly configured to use the correct boot device. For an HCP G10, this is the virtual disk created on the RAID controller where the node's operating system is installed.

B. Fast boot should be enabled

Fast boot is typically disabled during initial installation to ensure all hardware components are properly initialized and detected, which is crucial for system stability and troubleshooting.

C. PXE should be disabled for all interfaces

While disabling PXE on unused interfaces is a common best practice to shorten boot times, it is not a strict requirement. The primary mandate is to set the correct boot device.

1. Hitachi Content Platform (HCP) G10 Series Installation and Configuration Guide (HS-90HCP063-11)

Reference for A: In the section "Configuring the BIOS," the procedure for "Configuring the BMC network settings" explicitly requires the administrator to set a static IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway for the BMC. (Chapter: Installing and configuring an HCP G10 node).

Reference for D: The section "Setting the boot device" mandates selecting the virtual disk (e.g., 'LSI MegaRAID...') as the primary boot option to ensure the system loads the HCP software. (Chapter: Installing and configuring an HCP G10 node).

Reference for B & C: The guide's procedures for BIOS setup do not list enabling Fast Boot as a required step. The primary focus for boot configuration is on setting the correct device priority, making the disabling of other options like PXE a secondary best practice rather than a core requirement.