Software tools and solutions

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Configuration tools .................................................................................................................................

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Management tools..................................................................................................................................

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Diagnostic tools .....................................................................................................................................

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Remote support and analysis tools............................................................................................................

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Keeping the system current ......................................................................................................................

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Firmware maintenance............................................................................................................................

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Configuration tools

Array Configuration Utility

ACU is a browser-based utility with the following features:

•Runs as a local application or remote service

•Supports online array capacity expansion, logical drive extension, assignment of online spares, and RAID or stripe size migration

•Suggests the optimum configuration for an unconfigured system

•Provides different operating modes, enabling faster configuration or greater control over the configuration options

•Remains available any time that the server is on

•Displays on-screen tips for individual steps of a configuration procedure

For optimum performance, the minimum display settings are 800 × 600 resolution and 256 colors. Servers running Microsoft® operating systems require Internet Explorer 5.5 (with Service Pack 1) or later. For Linux servers, refer to the README.TXT file for additional browser and support information.

For more information, refer to the HP Array Configuration Utility User Guide on the Documentation CD or the HP website (http://www.hp.com).

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 61)

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