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Utilities and features, Hp smart storage administrator, Option rom configuration for arrays – HP ProLiant DL320e Gen8 Server User Manual

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Software and configuration utilities 68

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 RBSU.

2.

Select the Advanced Options menu.

3.

Select Service Options.

4.

Select Serial Number. The following warning appears:
Warning: The serial number should ONLY be modified by qualified service

personnel. This value should always match the serial number located on the

chassis.

5.

Press the Enter key to clear the warning.

6.

Enter the serial number and press the Enter key.

7.

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.

8.

Enter the product ID and press the Enter key.

9.

Press the Esc key to close the menu.

10.

Press the Esc key to exit RBSU.

11.

Press the F10 key to confirm exiting RBSU. 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:

Supports online array capacity expansion, logical drive extension, assignment of online spares, and
RAID or stripe size migration

Suggests the optimal configuration for an unconfigured system

Provides diagnostic and SmartSSD Wear Gauge functionality on the Diagnostics tab

For supported controllers, provides access to additional features.

For more information about HP SSA, see the HP website (

http://www.hp.com/go/hpssa

).

Option ROM Configuration for Arrays

Before installing an operating system, you can use the ORCA utility to create the first logical drive, assign

RAID levels, and establish online spare configurations.