HPE Smart Storage Administrator
HPE SSA is the main tool for configuring arrays on HPE Smart Array SR controllers. 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 HPE SSA are also available in the standalone software HPE Smart Storage Administrator
Diagnostics Utility CLI.
During the initial provisioning of the server or compute module, an array is required to be configured before the operating
system can be installed. You can configure the array using SSA.
HPE SSA is accessible both offline (either through HPE Intelligent Provisioning or as a standalone bootable ISO image)
and online:
• 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.
• 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 HPE SSA online help.
HPE MR Storage Administrator
HPE MR Storage Administrator is a web-based application that enables you to monitor, configure, maintain, and
troubleshoot the HPE MegaRAID MR controller. MR Storage Administrator enables you to view, create, and manage
storage configurations.
IMPORTANT: The HPE MR Storage Administrator manages only the MR controllers. It does not manage SR
controllers.
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Monitoring and configuring: MR Storage Administrator enables you to monitor the controllers and configure the
drives on the controller. It displays the status of the controller cards, logical drives, and drives on the controller. The
device status icons notify you if there are drive failures and other events that require your immediate attention. Email
notifications about the status of the server are sent based on your alert settings. The system errors and events are
recorded and displayed in an event log file. You can also import or clear foreign configurations.
IMPORTANT: Limited alerting and monitoring is available through iLO when HPE Agentless Management
Service is installed. This controller supports limited alerts through iLO using the AMS agent.
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Maintaining: Using MR Storage Administrator, you can perform system maintenance tasks, such as updating the
controller firmware.
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Troubleshooting: MR Storage Administrator displays information related to drive failures, device failures, and other
issues. It also provides recommendations and displays contextual links, helping you to locate the drives/devices that
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