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Server configuration and utilities
In this section
Configuration tools.....................................................................................................................111
Management tools ......................................................................................................................119
Diagnostic tools..........................................................................................................................125
Keeping the system current ........................................................................................................127
Configuration tools
List of Tools:
SmartStart software ....................................................................................................................111
HP ROM-Based Setup Utility ....................................................................................................113
Array Configuration Utility........................................................................................................115
Option ROM configuration for arrays........................................................................................115
Option ROM configuration for arrays........................................................................................116
Auto-configuration process ........................................................................................................117
HP ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack .......................................................................118
Re-entering the server serial number and product ID.................................................................118
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SmartStart software
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:
Configuring hardware using embedded configuration utilities, such as RBSU
and ORCA
Preparing the system for installing "off-the-shelf" versions of leading
operating system software