HP Smart Array P431 Controller - Manual (Page 16)

Installation and configuration 16
Configuration tools
HP Smart Storage Administrator
HP SSA is the main tool for configuring arrays on HP Smart Array controllers. It exists in three interface
formats: the HP SSA GUI, the HP SSA CLI, and HP SSA Scripting. All formats provide support for
configuration tasks. Some of the advanced tasks are available in only one format.
The diagnostic features in HP SSA are also available in the standalone software HP Smart Storage
Administrator Diagnostics Utility CLI.
Starting with HP SSA and ProLiant Gen8 servers and server blades, HP SSA is accessible both offline and
online:
• Accessing HP SSA in the offline environment
IMPORTANT: If you are updating an existing server in an offline environment, obtain the latest
version of HP SSA through HP Service Pack for ProLiant before performing configuration
procedures.
Using one of multiple methods, you can run HP SSA before launching the host operating system. In
offline mode, users can configure or maintain detected and supported ProLiant devices, such as
optional Smart Array controllers and integrated Smart Array controllers. Some HP SSA features are only
available in the offline environment, such as setting the boot controller and boot volume.
For more information, see "Accessing HP SSA in the offline environment" in the HP Smart Storage
Administrator User Guide.
• Accessing HP SSA in the online environment
This method requires an administrator to download the HP SSA executables and install them. You can
run HP SSA online after launching the host operating system.
For more information, see "Accessing HP SSA in the online environment" in the HP Smart Storage
Administrator User Guide.
Configuration utilities
Depending on the server, the following configuration utilities are available:
• RBSU (" ROM-Based Setup Utility " on page 16 )
• UEFI System Utilities (on page 17 )
At this time, most servers support RBSU only.
ROM-Based Setup Utility
This information applies to servers running in legacy (non-UEFI) mode only.
RBSU is a ROM-based configuration utility that allows you to modify server configuration settings. RBSU is
machine-specific and customized for each type of server. RBSU facilitates a wide range of configuration
functions, including displaying system information, selecting the operating system, and configuring system
devices and options.
If RBSU is supported by the server, access the utility by pressing the F9 key when prompted during the boot
process. Refer to the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide or to the server documentation.