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Compaq ProLiant 8500 Servers Setup and Installation Guide
Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required
Writer:
Rick Chew
Project:
Compaq ProLiant 8500 Servers Setup and Installation Guide
Comments:
Part Number:
323333-001
File Name:
b-ch1 Introduction.doc
Last Saved On:
5/5/99 10:00 AM
Server Configuration and Management
Compaq offers an extensive set of features and tools to support effective server
configuration and management. Some are listed below:
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Compaq SmartStart
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Compaq System Configuration Utility
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Compaq Remote-Flash ROM
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Compaq ROM Default Configuration
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Compaq Online ROM Flash
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Compaq Insight Manager
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Compaq Integrated Management Log
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Compaq Integrated Remote Console
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Compaq Integrated Management Display
Compaq SmartStart
SmartStart, which is located on the SmartStart and Support Software CD, is
the intelligent way to configure your Compaq server with Microsoft, Novell,
and SCO system software. SmartStart uses a step-by-step process to configure
the server and to load the system software, thereby achieving a well-integrated
server to ensure maximum dependability and supportability. The SmartStart
and Support Software CD also holds the Compaq System Configuration
Utility.
For information about SmartStart, refer to the Server Setup and Management
pack included in the shipping box.
Compaq System Configuration Utility
The Compaq System Configuration Utility performs a wide range of
configuration activities, including the following:
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Configures I/O expansion boards automatically
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Provides switch and jumper settings
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Resolves resource conflicts in areas such as memory, port addresses, and
interrupts (IRQs)