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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).
