Smartstart scripting toolkit, Hp rom-based setup utility, Using rbsu – HP BL2X220C User Manual
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SmartStart Scripting Toolkit
The SmartStart Scripting Toolkit is a server deployment product that allows you to build an unattended
automated installation for high-volume server blade deployments. The SmartStart Scripting Toolkit is
designed to support ProLiant BL, ML, DL, and SL servers. The toolkit includes a modular set of utilities and
important documentation that describes how to apply these tools to build an automated server deployment
process.
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 configuration process. This automated server
configuration process cuts time from each deployment, making it possible to scale rapid, high-volume
server blade deployments.
For more information, and to download the SmartStart Scripting Toolkit, see the HP website
HP ROM-Based Setup Utility
RBSU is a configuration utility embedded in ProLiant servers that performs a wide range of configuration
activities that can include the following:
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Configuring system devices and installed options
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Enabling and disabling system features
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Displaying system information
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Selecting the primary boot controller
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Configuring memory options
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Language selection
For more information on RBSU, see the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide on the Documentation CD
or the HP website
Using RBSU
To use RBSU, use the following keys:
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To access RBSU, press the F9 key during power-up when prompted.
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To navigate the menu system, use the arrow keys.
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To make selections, press the Enter key.
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To access Help for a highlighted configuration option, press the F1 key.
IMPORTANT:
RBSU automatically saves settings when you press the Enter key. The utility does
not prompt you for confirmation of settings before you exit the utility. To change a selected
setting, you must select a different setting and press the Enter key.
Default configuration settings are applied to the server at one of the following times:
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Upon the first system power-up
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After defaults have been restored
Default configuration settings are sufficient for proper typical server operation, but configuration settings
can be modified using RBSU. The system will prompt you for access to RBSU with each power-up.