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Configuration tools

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

Installing optimized server drivers, management agents, and utilities automatically with every

assisted installation

Testing server hardware using the Insight Diagnostics Utility ("

HP Insight Diagnostics

" on page

47

)

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.

Enabling access to the Array Configuration Utility (on page

42

), Array Diagnostic Utility (on page

48

), and Erase Utility (on page

45

)

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:

Configuring system devices and installed options

Displaying system information

Selecting the primary boot controller

Configuring memory options

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.
To navigate RBSU, use the following keys:

To access RBSU, press the F9 key during power up when prompted in the upper right corner of the

screen.

To navigate the menu system, use the arrow keys.

To make selections, press the Enter key.