Configuration; Configuration Tools; Hpe Smart Storage Administrator; Uefi System Utilities - HPE Smart Array P240nr User Manual

Configuration

Configuration tools

HPE Smart Storage Administrator

HPE SSA is the main tool for configuring arrays on Smart Array controllers and Smart HBAs. It exists in
three interface formats: the HPE SSA GUI, the HPE SSA CLI, and HPE SSA Scripting. All formats provide
support for configuration tasks. Some of the advanced tasks are available in only one format.
The diagnostic features in SSA are also available in the standalone software HPE Smart Storage
Administrator Diagnostics Utility CLI.
HPE SSA is accessible both offline (either through HPE Intelligent Provisioning or as a standalone
bootable ISO image) and online:
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Accessing HPE SSA in the offline environment
IMPORTANT: If you are updating an existing server in an offline environment, obtain the
latest version of HPE SSA through Service Pack for ProLiant before performing configuration
procedures.
Using one of multiple methods, you can run HPE SSA before launching the host operating system. In
offline mode, users can configure or maintain detected and supported devices, such as optional
Smart Array controllers and integrated Smart Array controllers. Some HPE SSA features are only
available in the offline environment, such as setting the boot controller and boot volume.
For more information, see "Accessing HPE SSA in the offline environment" in the Smart Storage
Administrator User Guide at the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website
(http://www.hpe.com/info/smartstorage-docs).
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Accessing HPE SSA in the online environment
This method requires an administrator to download the HPE SSA executables and install them. You
can run HPE SSA online after launching the host operating system.
For more information, see "Accessing HPE SSA in the online environment" in the Smart Storage
Administrator User Guide at the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website
(http://www.hpe.com/info/smartstorage-docs).

UEFI System Utilities

The UEFI System Utilities is embedded in the system ROM. The UEFI System Utilities enable you to
perform a wide range of configuration activities, including:
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Configuring system devices and installed options
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Enabling and disabling system features
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Displaying system information
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Selecting the primary boot controller
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Configuring memory options
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Selecting a language
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Launching other preboot environments such as the Embedded UEFI Shell and Intelligent
Provisioning
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