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Software and configuration utilities
Array Configuration Utility
ACU is a browser-based utility with the following features:
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Runs as a local application or remote service accessed through the HP System Management Homepage
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Suggests the optimum configuration for an unconfigured system
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Provides different operating modes, enabling faster configuration or greater control over the
configuration options
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Remains available any time that the server is on
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Displays on-screen tips for individual steps of a configuration procedure
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Provides context-sensitive searchable help content
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Provides diagnostic and SmartSSD Wear Gauge functionality on the Diagnostics tab
ACU is now available as an embedded utility, starting with HP ProLiant Gen8 servers. To access ACU, use
one of the following methods:
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If an optional controller is not installed, press F10 during boot.
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If an optional controller is installed, when the system recognizes the controller during POST, press F5.
For optimum performance, the minimum display settings are 1024 × 768 resolution and 16-bit color. Servers
running Microsoft® operating systems require one of the following supported browsers:
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Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
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Mozilla Firefox 2.0 or later
For Linux servers, see the README.TXT file for additional browser and support information.
For more information about the controller and its features, see the HP Smart Array Controllers for HP ProLiant
Servers User Guide on the HP website
. To
configure arrays, see the Configuring Arrays on HP Smart Array Controllers Reference Guide on the HP
website
HP Service Pack for ProLiant
SPP is a release set that contains a comprehensive collection of firmware and system software components,
all tested together as a single solution stack for HP ProLiant servers, their options, BladeSystem enclosures,
and limited HP external storage.
SPP has several key features for updating HP ProLiant servers. Using HP SUM as the deployment tool, SPP can
be used in an online mode on a Windows or Linux hosted operating system, or in an offline mode where the
server is booted to the ISO so that the server can be updated automatically with no user interaction or
updated in interactive mode.