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HP UEFI Shell User Guide for HP ProLiant Gen9 Servers
on the HP website
UEFI Shell Specification
Re-entering the server serial number and product ID
After you replace the system board, you must re-enter the server serial number and the product ID.
1.
During the server startup sequence, press the
F9
key to access UEFI System Utilities.
2.
Select the
System Configuration
>
BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU)
>
Advanced Options
>
Advanced System ROM Options
>
Serial Number
, and then press the
Enter
key.
3.
Enter the serial number and press the
Enter
key. The following message appears:
The serial number should only be modified by qualified service personnel.
This value should always match the serial number located on the chassis.
4.
Press the
Enter
key to clear the warning.
5.
Enter the serial number and press the
Enter
key.
6.
Select
Product ID
. The following warning appears:
Warning: The Product ID should ONLY be modified by qualified service
personnel. This value should always match the Product ID located on the
chassis.
7.
Enter the product ID and press the
Enter
key.
8.
Press the
F10
key to confirm exiting System Utilities. The server automatically reboots.
Utilities and features
HP Smart Storage Administrator
HP SSA is a configuration and management tool for HP Smart Array controllers. Starting with HP ProLiant
Gen8 servers, HP SSA replaces ACU with an enhanced GUI and additional configuration features.
HP SSA exists in three interface formats: the HP SSA GUI, the HP SSA CLI, and HP SSA Scripting. Although
all formats provide support for configuration tasks, some of the advanced tasks are available in only one
format.
Some HP SSA features include the following:
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Supports online array capacity expansion, logical drive extension, assignment of online spares, and
RAID or stripe size migration
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Suggests the optimal configuration for an unconfigured system
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Provides diagnostic and SmartSSD Wear Gauge functionality on the Diagnostics tab
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For supported controllers, provides access to additional features.
For more information about HP SSA, see the HP website
