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SAN storage drivers are loaded. Refer to supporting white papers and the HP website
( http://www.hp.com/servers/rdp ).
For SAN configuration information for the server blade, refer to the HP StorageWorks SAN Design
Reference Guide on the HP website
( http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/storageworks/san/documentation.html ).
Configuration tools
SmartStart Software
NOTE: To deploy server blades in an existing server blade enclosure, always use the most recent version of
SmartStart available at the HP website ( http://www.hp.com/servers/smartstart ).
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 (" HP Insight Diagnostics " on page 58 )
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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, Array Diagnostic Utility, and Erase Utility (on
page 56 )
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 ).
HP ROM-Based Setup Utility
RBSU, an embedded configuration utility, performs a wide range of configuration activities that may
include:
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Configuring system devices and installed options
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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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Language selection
For more information on RBSU, refer to the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide on the Documentation
CD or the HP website ( http://www.hp.com/servers/smartstart ).
Using RBSU
The first time you power up the server blade, the system prompts you to enter RBSU and select a
language. Default configuration settings are made at this time and can be changed later. Most of the
features in RBSU are not required to set up the server blade.