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4 software and configuration utilities, Configuration tools, Smartstart software – HP SAN Virtualization Services Platform User Manual

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4 Software and configuration utilities

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 server products,
resulting in proven, reliable configurations.

HP ROM Based Setup Utility

RBSU is an embedded configuration utility that performs a wide range of configuration activities that
can include the following:

Configuring system devices and installed options

Enabling and disabling system features

Displaying system information

Selecting the primary boot controller

Configuring memory options

Language selection

For more information on RBSU, see the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide on the HP website
(

http://www.hp.com/support/smartstart/documentation

).

Using RBSU

To use RBSU, use the following keys:

To access RBSU, press the F9 key during power-up when prompted.

To navigate the menu system, use the arrow keys.

To make selections, press the Enter key.

To access Help for a highlighted configuration option, press the F1 key.

IMPORTANT:

RBSU automatically saves settings when you press the Enter key. The utility does not prompt you
for confirmation of settings before you exit the utility. To change a selected setting, you must select
a different setting and press the Enter key.

Default configuration settings are applied to the server at one of the following times:

Upon the first system power-up

After defaults have been restored

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