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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:
• 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 47)
• 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 42), Array Diagnostic Utility (on page
48), 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
).
HP ROM-Based Setup Utility
RBSU, an embedded configuration utility, performs a wide range of configuration activities that may
include:
• Configuring system devices and installed options
• Displaying system information
• Selecting the primary boot controller
• Configuring memory options
• Language selection
For more information on RBSU, refer to the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide on the Documentation
CD or the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/smartstart
).
Using RBSU
The first time you power up the server blade, the system prompts you to enter RBSU and select a
language. Default configuration settings are made at this time and can be changed later. Most of the
features in RBSU are not required to set up the server blade.
To navigate RBSU, use the following keys:
• To access RBSU, press the F9 key during power up when prompted in the upper right corner of the
screen.
• To navigate the menu system, use the arrow keys.
• To make selections, press the Enter key.