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QuickSpecs
Compatibility
Server Compatibility
Operating Systems
Software Suite
For up to date compatibility, please see the following URL for complete Smart Array Controller
compatibility and support information:
www.hp.com/go/smartarray
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 x64
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 x86
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 (x64 & x86)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 (x64 & x86)
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 (x64 & x86)
VMware ESX 4.1
VMware ESXi 4.1, 5.0, 5.1
NOTE: : For more information on HP's Certified and Supported ProLiant Servers for OS and Virtualization
Software and the latest listing of software drivers available for your server and Smart Array RAID
controller, please visit our Support Matrix at:
NOTE: For more Linux OS support & certification information, please visit our the ProLiant & BladeSystem
Server Linux matrix:
http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/linux/hplinuxcert.html
Most current shipping Smart Array products share a common set of configuration, management and
diagnostic tools, including HP Smart Storage Administrator, and HP Systems Insight Manager. This
software consistency of tools reduces the cost of training for each successive generation of product and
takes much of the guesswork out of troubleshooting field problems. These tools lower the total cost of
ownership by reducing training and technical expertise necessary to install and maintain HP server
storage.
HP Systems Insight Manager
Powerful server and server options/storage manager tool
Monitors over 1200 system wide parameters
Configuration/Diagnostic Utilities
HP Smart Storage Administrator
Comprehensive management for HP Smart Storage products
Simplified and intuitive interface and functionality
Advanced scripting and diagnostic features
For more information please visit
DA - 14228 North America — Version 13 — September 13, 2013
http://www.hp.com/go/ossupport
www.hp.com/go/hpssa
HP Smart Array P420 Controller
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