HP ProLiant ML310 G4 Server - Manual (Page 38)

Configuration and utilities 38
Configuration and utilities
In this section
Configuration tools................................................................................................................................. 38
Management tools.................................................................................................................................. 44
Diagnostic tools ..................................................................................................................................... 46
Keeping the system current ...................................................................................................................... 47
Configuration tools
SmartStart software
CAUTION: When using the HP 8 Internal Port SAS Host Bus Adapter with RAID, manually set the RAID
configuration in POST using the HP 8 Internal Port SAS Host Bus Adapter with RAID Configuration Utility
(F8).
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 46 )
• 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 40 ), Array Diagnostic Utility, and Erase
Utility (on page 45 )
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 ).
SmartStart Scripting Toolkit
IMPORTANT: SmartStart Scripting Toolkit is not currently supported with HP 8 Internal Port SAS Host Bus
Adapter with RAID.
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.