Server Software And Configuration Utilities; Configuration Tools; Smartstart Software; Smartstart Scripting Toolkit - HP ProLiant DL580 User Manual

Server software and configuration utilities

In this section
Configuration tools ................................................................................................................................. 86
HP ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack........................................................................................... 88
Option ROM Configuration for Arrays ...................................................................................................... 88
Array Configuration Utility....................................................................................................................... 89
Re-entering the server serial number and product ID ................................................................................... 89
Management tools.................................................................................................................................. 90
Diagnostic tools ..................................................................................................................................... 93
Remote support and analysis tools............................................................................................................ 94
Keeping the system current ...................................................................................................................... 94

Configuration tools

SmartStart software

SmartStart is a collection of software that optimizes single-server setup, providing a simple and consistent
way to deploy server configuration. SmartStart has been tested on many ProLiant server products,
resulting in proven, reliable configurations.
SmartStart assists the deployment process by performing a wide range of configuration activities,
including:
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Configuring hardware using embedded configuration utilities, such as RBSU and ORCA
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Preparing the system for installing "off-the-shelf" versions of leading operating system software
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Installing optimized server drivers, management agents, and utilities automatically with every
assisted installation
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Testing server hardware using the Insight Diagnostics Utility
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Installing software drivers directly from the CD. With systems that have internet connection, the
SmartStart Autorun Menu provides access to a complete list of ProLiant system software.
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Enabling access to the Array Configuration Utility (on page 89), Array Diagnostic Utility, and Erase
Utility
SmartStart is included in the HP ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack. For more information about
SmartStart software, refer to the HP ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack or the HP website
(http://www.hp.com/servers/smartstart).

SmartStart Scripting Toolkit

The SmartStart Scripting Toolkit is a server deployment product that delivers an unattended automated
installation for high-volume server deployments. The SmartStart Scripting Toolkit is designed to support
ProLiant BL, ML, and DL servers. The toolkit includes a modular set of utilities and important documentation
that describes how to apply these new tools to build an automated server deployment process.
("HP Insight Diagnostics" on page 93)
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