Server Features
Server Configuration and Management
This server offers an extensive set of features and optional tools to support effective
server management and configuration, including:
ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU) — performs a wide range of system
configuration activities
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
ROMPaq utility — allows the firmware (BIOS) to be upgraded by flashing the
system ROM and provides redundant ROM support in case of ROM corruption
SmartStart software — provides driver updates and assisted operating system
installation
Insight Manager management tool — monitors fault conditions, server
performance, security, and more
Diagnostics Utility — tests and verifies the operation of HP hardware
System Firmware Update — enables system administrators to efficiently update
system firmware, either directly on remote servers via the network, or locally via
Web downloads
Automatic Server Recovery (ASR) — automatically resets a server that has not
responded in a select amount of time or has reached a dangerous temperature
Survey Utility — allows you to keep a historical record of server hardware and
software changes in a single configuration history file
Power-On Self-Test — checks firmware and assemblies to ensure that the system
is properly functioning
Pre-boot Execution Environment (PXE) — support for installing and configuring
operating systems remotely
Refer to Chapter 5, “Server Configuration and Utilities,” for detailed information on
each of these utilities.
1-16
HP ProLiant ML350 Generation 3 Server Setup and Installation Guide
HP CONFIDENTIAL
Writer: Richard O. Heath File Name: b-ch1 Server Features.doc
Codename: Steel Venom Part Number: 316354-001 Last Saved On: 12/6/02 2:53 PM