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Array controller cabling ........................................................................................................................... 40
Smart Array Controller cabling to a battery pack............................................................................... 41
Smart Array Controller cabling to a SAS controller ............................................................................ 41
Software and configuration utilities ............................................................................................... 42
Server blade deployment tools .................................................................................................................. 42
RBSU requirement for Linux deployment............................................................................................ 42
Software drivers and additional components..................................................................................... 42
HP BladeSystem c-Class Advanced management ............................................................................... 43
Network-based PXE deployment ...................................................................................................... 43
Deployment methods...................................................................................................................... 45
Configuration tools .................................................................................................................................. 48
SmartStart software........................................................................................................................ 48
HP ROM-Based Setup Utility............................................................................................................ 49
Array Configuration Utility.............................................................................................................. 52
Option ROM Configuration for Arrays ............................................................................................. 52
Re-entering the server serial number and product ID ........................................................................... 53
Management tools................................................................................................................................... 53
Automatic Server Recovery ............................................................................................................. 53
ROMPaq utility.............................................................................................................................. 53
iLO 2 Standard Blade Edition technology ......................................................................................... 54
Erase Utility .................................................................................................................................. 54
StorageWorks library and tape tools................................................................................................ 54
HP Systems Insight Manager ........................................................................................................... 54
Management Agents...................................................................................................................... 55
HP ProLiant Essentials Virtualization Management Software ................................................................ 55
HP ProLiant Essentials Server Migration Pack - Physical to ProLiant Edition............................................. 55
HP Insight Control Environment Suites............................................................................................... 56
Redundant ROM support ................................................................................................................ 56
USB support and functionality ......................................................................................................... 57
Diagnostic tools ...................................................................................................................................... 57
HP Insight Diagnostics.................................................................................................................... 57
HP Insight Diagnostics survey functionality ........................................................................................ 58
Integrated Management Log ........................................................................................................... 58
Array Diagnostic Utility .................................................................................................................. 58
Remote support and analysis tools ............................................................................................................. 58
HP Instant Support Enterprise Edition................................................................................................ 58
Web-Based Enterprise Service......................................................................................................... 59
Open Services Event Manager ........................................................................................................ 59
Keeping the system current ....................................................................................................................... 59
Drivers ......................................................................................................................................... 59
ProLiant Support Packs ................................................................................................................... 60
Operating system version support .................................................................................................... 60
System Online ROM flash component utility ...................................................................................... 60
Change control and proactive notification ........................................................................................ 60
Care Pack .................................................................................................................................... 60
Battery replacement .................................................................................................................... 61
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................... 62
Troubleshooting resources ........................................................................................................................ 62
Pre-diagnostic steps ................................................................................................................................. 62
Important safety information............................................................................................................ 62
Symptom information ..................................................................................................................... 64
