Boot options, Bios serial console, Array configuration utility – HP ProLiant BL465c G6 Server-Blade User Manual
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primary boot controller), execute RBSU by pressing the F9 key when prompted. After the settings are
selected, exit RBSU and allow the server to reboot automatically.
For more information on RBSU, see the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide on the Documentation CD
or the HP we
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Boot options
Near the end of the boot process, the boot options screen is displayed. This screen is visible for several
seconds before the system attempts to boot from a supported boot device. During this time, you can do
the following:
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Access RBSU by pressing the F9 key.
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Access the System Maintenance Menu (which enables you to launch ROM-based Diagnostics or
Inspect) by pressing the F10 key.
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Force a PXE Network boot by pressing the F12 key.
BIOS Serial Console
BIOS Serial Console allows you to configure the serial port to view POST error messages and run RBSU
remotely through a serial connection to the server COM port. The server that you are remotely configuring
does not require a keyboard and mouse.
For more information about BIOS Serial Console, see the BIOS Serial Console User Guide on the
Documentation CD or the HP websit
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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
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Supports online array capacity expansion, logical drive extension, assignment of online spares, and
RAID or stripe size migration
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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
For optimum performance, the minimum display settings are 800 × 600 resolution and 256 colors.
Servers running Microsoft® operating systems require Internet Explorer 5.5 (with Service Pack 1) or later.
For Linux servers, refer to the README.TXT file for additional browser and support information.
For more information, refer to the Configuring Arrays on HP Smart Array Controllers Reference Guide on
the Documentation CD or the HP websit
SAN configuration
The server blade provides FC support for SAN implementations. This solution uses an optional FCA that
offers redundant SAN connectivity and optimization for HP StorageWorks products. The server blade is