Option ROM Configuration for Arrays

7.Press the Esc key to exit the current menu, or press the F10 key to exit RBSU.

For more information on online spare memory, refer to the white paper on the HP website (http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/servers/technology/memoryprotection.html).

Before installing an operating system, you can use the ORCA utility to create the first logical drive, assign RAID levels, and establish online spare configurations.

The utility also provides support for the following functions:

•Reconfiguring one or more logical drives

•Viewing the current logical drive configuration

•Deleting a logical drive configuration

•Setting the controller to be the boot controller

If you do not use the utility, ORCA will default to the standard configuration.

For more information regarding array controller configuration, refer to the controller user guide.

For more information regarding the default configurations that ORCA uses, refer to the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide on the Documentation CD.

HP ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack

The RDP software is the preferred method for rapid, high-volume server deployments. The RDP software integrates two powerful products: Altiris Deployment Solution and the HP ProLiant Integration Module.

The intuitive graphical user interface of the Altiris Deployment Solution console provides simplified point- and-click and drag-and-drop operations that enable you to deploy target servers, including server blades, remotely. It enables you to perform imaging or scripting functions and maintain software images.

For more information about the RDP, refer to the HP ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack CD or refer to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/rdp).

Re-entering the server serial number and product ID

After you replace the system board, you must re-enter the server serial number and the product ID.

1.During the server startup sequence, press the F9 key to access RBSU.

2.Select the System Options menu.

3.Select Serial Number. The following warning is displayed:

WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! The serial number is loaded into the system during the manufacturing process and should NOT be modified. This option should only be used by qualified service personnel. This value should always match the serial number sticker located on the chassis.

4.Press the Enter key to clear the warning.

5.Enter the serial number and press the Enter key.

6.Select Product ID.

7.Enter the product ID and press the Enter key.

8.Press the Esc key to close the menu.

9.Press the Esc key to exit RBSU.

10.Press the F10 key to confirm exiting RBSU. The server will automatically reboot.

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ProLight Server specifications

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HP ProLight Server manual Option ROM Configuration for Arrays

Models: ProLight Server