HP BL460C G7 - Manual (Page 55)

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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:
• 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 60 )
• 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 57 ) and Erase Utility (on page 59 )
SmartStart is included in the HP Insight Foundation suite for ProLiant. For more information about SmartStart
software, see the HP Insight Foundation suite for ProLiant or the HP website
( http://www.hp.com/go/foundation ).
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:
• Configuring system devices and installed options
• Enabling and disabling system features
• Displaying system information
• Selecting the primary boot controller
• Configuring memory options
• Language selection
For more information on RBSU, see the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide on the Documentation CD or
the HP website ( http://www.hp.com/support/smartstart/documentation ).