HP BL260c - Manual (Page 42)

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• The FCA option is installed correctly in the server blade. Refer to the documentation that ships with
the FCA option.
• An FC-compatible interconnect is installed in the enclosure. Refer to the documentation that ships
with the interconnect option.
• The server blade enclosure management module firmware is up-to-date. Refer to the HP Business
Support Center website ( http://www.hp.com/support ).
• The server blade is cabled properly to a supported SAN.
• SAN storage drivers are loaded. Refer to supporting white papers and the HP website
( http://www.hp.com/servers/rdp ).
For SAN configuration information for the server blade, refer to the HP StorageWorks SAN Design
Reference Guide on the HP website
( http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/storageworks/san/documentation.html ).
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 ProLiant server products,
resulting in proven, reliable configurations.
SmartStart assists the deployment process by performing a wide range of configuration activities,
including:
• Configuring hardware using embedded configuration utilities, such as RBSU and ORCA
• Preparing the system for installing "off-the-shelf" versions of leading operating system software
• Installing optimized server drivers, management agents, and utilities automatically with every
assisted installation
• Testing server hardware using the Insight Diagnostics Utility (" HP Insight Diagnostics " on page 53 )
• Installing software drivers directly from the CD. With systems that have internet connection, the
SmartStart Autorun Menu provides access to a complete list of ProLiant system software.
• Enabling access to the Array Configuration Utility, Array Diagnostic Utility, and Erase Utility (on
page 49 )
SmartStart is included in the HP ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack. For more information about
SmartStart software, refer to the HP ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack or the HP website
(
http://h18013.www1.hp.com/products/servers/management/smartstart/index.html ).
SmartStart Scripting Toolkit
The SmartStart Scripting Toolkit is a server deployment product that delivers an unattended automated
installation for high-volume server deployments. The SmartStart Scripting Toolkit is designed to support
ProLiant BL, ML, and DL servers. The toolkit includes a modular set of utilities and important documentation
that describes how to apply these new tools to build an automated server deployment process.
Using SmartStart technology, the Scripting Toolkit provides a flexible way to create standard server
configuration scripts. These scripts are used to automate many of the manual steps in the server