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”

(page 56)

)

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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

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://h18013.www1.hp.com/products/servers/management/smartstart/

index.html

SmartStart Scripting Toolkit

The SmartStart Scripting Toolkit is a server deployment product that delivers an unattended
automated installation for high-volume server deployments. The SmartStart Scripting Toolkit is
designed to support ProLiant BL, ML, and DL servers. The toolkit includes a modular set of
utilities and important documentation that describes how to apply these new tools to build an
automated server deployment process.

Using SmartStart technology, the Scripting Toolkit provides a flexible way to create standard
server configuration scripts. These scripts are used to automate many of the manual steps in the

SmartStart software