HP ProLiant BL20p G4 Server-Blade - Manual (Page 44)

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• 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 49 )
• 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 (on page 46 ), Array Diagnostic Utility, and Erase
Utility
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://www.hp.com/servers/smartstart ).
HP ROM-Based Setup Utility
RBSU, an embedded configuration utility, performs a wide range of configuration activities that may
include:
• Configuring system devices and installed options
• Displaying system information
• Selecting the primary boot controller
• Configuring memory options
• Language selection
For more information on RBSU, refer to the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide on the Documentation
CD or the HP website ( http://www.hp.com/servers/smartstart ).