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Cabling 
BBWC cabling   
  CAUTION:
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they can be pinched or crimped. 
  
   
						

							
 
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Tape drive cabling 
  
SATA DVD drive cabling   
  CAUTION:
  When routing cables, always be sure th at the cables are not in a position where 
they can be pinched or crimped. 
  
  
DVD drive cabling   
  CAUTION:
  When routing cables, always be sure th at the cables are not in a position where 
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Server software and configuration utilities 
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 ha s been tested on many ProLiant server products, 
resulting in proven, re liable configurations. 
SmartStart assists the deployment process by perf orming a wide range of configuration activities, 
including: 
•  Configuring hardware using embedded configur ation 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 72) 
• 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  69), Array Diagnostic Utility (on page 
73 ), and Erase Utility 
SmartStart is included in the HP ProLiant Esse ntials Foundation Pack. For more information about 
SmartStart software, refer to the HP ProLiant  Essentials Foundation Pack or the HP website 
( http://h18013.www1.hp.com/products/serv ers/management/smartstart/index.html
).  
SmartStart Scripting Toolkit 
The SmartStart Scripting Toolkit is a server deployme nt product that delivers an unattended automated 
installation for high-volume server deployments. The  SmartStart Scripting Toolkit is designed to support 
ProLiant BL, ML, and DL servers. Th e toolkit includes a modular set of utilities and important documentation 
that describes how to apply these new tools to bu ild an automated server deployment process.  
Using SmartStart technology, the Sc ripting Toolkit provides a flexible way to create standard server 
configuration scripts. These scripts are used to au tomate many of the manual steps in the server 
configuration process. This automated server configur ation process cuts time from each server deployed, 
making it possible to scale server deploy ments to high volumes in a rapid manner.  
For more information, and to download the SmartSta rt Scripting Toolkit, refer to the HP website 
( http://www.hp.com/s ervers/sstoolkit
).   
						

							
 
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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
).  
Using RBSU 
To use RBSU, use the following keys: 
• To access RBSU, press the  F9 key during power-up when prompted. 
• To navigate the menu system, use the arrow keys. 
• To make selections, press the  Enter key. 
• To access Help for a highlighted configuration option, press the  F1 key.   
  IMPORTANT:
  RBSU automatically saves settings when you press the  Enter key. The utility does 
not prompt you for confirmation  of settings before you exit the utility. To change a selected 
setting, you must select a di fferent setting and press the  Enter key. 
  
Default configuration settings are applied to th e server at one of the following times: 
• Upon the first system power-up 
• After defaults have been restored 
Default configuration setting s are sufficient for proper typical server  operation, but configuration settings 
can be modified using RBSU. The system will prompt  you for access to RBSU with each power-up. 
 
Configuring online spare memory 
To configure online spare memory:  
1. Install the required FBDIMMs ( Memory options on page 39). 
2. Access RBSU by pressing the  F9 key during power-up when the prompt is displayed in the upper 
right corner of the screen. 
3.  Select  System Options . 
4. Select  Advanced Memory Protection . 
5. Select  Online Spare with Advanced ECC Support . 
6. Press the  Enter key. 
7. Press the  Esc key to exit the current menu, or press the  F10 key to exit RBSU.  
						

							
 
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For more information on online spare memory , refer to the white paper on the HP website 
( http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/serv ers/technology/memoryprotection.html
).  
Configuring mirrored memory 
To configure mirrored memory:  
1. Install the required FBDIMMs ( Memory options on page 39). 
2. Access RBSU by pressing the  F9 key during power-up when the prompt is displayed in the upper 
right corner of the screen. 
3.  Select  System Options . 
4. Select  Advanced Memory Protection . 
5. Select  Mirrored Memory with Advanced ECC Support . 
6. Press the  Enter key. 
7. Press the  Esc key to exit the current menu or press the  F10 key to exit RBSU. 
For more information on mirrored memory,  refer to the white paper on the HP website 
( http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/serv ers/technology/memoryprotection.html
).  
Auto-configuration process 
The auto-configuration process automatically runs when  you boot the server for the first time. During the 
power-up sequence, the system ROM automatically co nfigures the entire system without needing any 
intervention. During this process, the ORCA utility, in  most cases, automatically configures the array to a 
default setting based on the number  of drives connected to the server. 
  
 NOTE:   The server may not support all the following examples. 
  
  
 NOTE:   If the boot drive is not empty or has been written to in the past, ORCA does not 
automatically configure the a rray. You must run ORCA to configure the array settings. 
       
Drives installed  Drives used  RAID level 
1 1 RAID 0 
2 2 RAID 1 
3, 4, 5, or 6  3, 4, 5, or 6  RAID 5 
More than 6  0  None  
To change any ORCA default settings and overri de the auto-configuration process, press the F8 key when 
prompted. 
By default, the auto-configuration  process configures the system for the English language. To change any 
default settings in the auto-configura tion process (such as the settings for language, operating system, and 
primary boot controller), execute RBSU by pressing the  F9 key when prompted. After the settings are 
selected, exit RBSU and allow the server to reboot automatically. 
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
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Boot options 
Near the end of the boot process, the boot options scr een is displayed. This screen is visible for several 
seconds before the system attempts to boot from a di skette, CD, or hard drive. During this time, you can 
do the following:  
•  Access RBSU by pressing the  F9 key. 
• Access the System Maintenance Menu (which enables you to launch ROM-based Diagnostics or 
Inspect) by pressing the  F10 key. 
• Force a PXE Network boot by pressing the  F12 key.  
BIOS Serial Console 
BIOS Serial Console allows you to configure the seri al port to view POST error messages and run RBSU 
remotely through a serial connection to the server CO M port. The server that you are remotely configuring 
does not require a keyboard and mouse.  
For more information about BI OS Serial Console, see the BIOS Serial Console User Guide  on the 
Documentation CD or the HP website ( http://www.hp.com/support/smartstart/documentation
).  
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 pr oducts: Altiris Deployment Solution an d 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 sc ripting 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
).  
Option ROM Configuration for Arrays 
Before installing an operating system, you can use the OR CA utility to create the first logical drive, assign 
RAID levels, and establish on line 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 wi ll default to the standard configuration. 
For more information regarding array controller conf iguration, 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.  
  
						

							
 
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Array Configuration Utility 
ACU is a browser-based utility  with the following features: 
• Runs as a local applicat ion or remote service 
• Supports online array capacity expansion, logical driv e extension, assignment of online spares, and 
RAID or stripe size migration 
•  Suggests the optimum configuration for an unconfigured system 
• Provides different operating modes, enabling fast er 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 Inte rnet 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  Configuring Arrays on HP Smart Array Controllers Reference Guide  on 
the Documentation CD or the HP website ( http://www.hp.com
).  
Re-entering the server serial number and product ID 
After you replace the system board, you must re-ent er the server serial number and the product ID. 
1. During the server startup sequence, press the  F9 key to access RBSU. 
2. Select the  Advanced Options  menu. 
3. Select  Serial Number.  The following warning is displayed:   
Warning: The serial number should ONLY be modified by qualified service \
personnel. This value should always match the serial number located on 
the chassis.   
4.  Press the  Enter key to clear the warning. 
5. Enter the serial number. 
6. Select  Product ID.  The following warning is displayed. 
Warning: The Product ID should ONLY be modified by qualified service 
personnel. This value should always match the Product ID located on the \
chassis. 
7.  Enter the product ID and press the  Enter key. 
8. Press the  Escape key to close the menu. 
9. Press the  Escape key to exit RBSU. 
10. Press the  F10 key to confirm exiting RBSU. The  server will automatically reboot.   
						

							
 
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Management tools 
Automatic Server Recovery 
ASR is a feature that causes the system to restart wh en a catastrophic operating system error occurs, such 
as a blue screen, ABEND, or panic. A system fail-s afe timer, the ASR timer, starts when the System 
Management driver, also known as the Health Dr iver, is loaded. When the operating system is 
functioning properly, the system periodically resets th e timer. However, when the operating system fails, 
the timer expires and restarts the server. 
ASR increases server availability by restarting the se rver within a specified time after a system hang or 
shutdown. At the same time, the HP SIM console no tifies you by sending a message to a designated 
pager number that ASR has restarted the system.  You can disable ASR from the HP SIM console or 
through RBSU. 
 
ROMPaq utility 
The ROMPaq utility enables you to upgrade the system  firmware (BIOS) or Lights-Out 100 firmware. To 
upgrade the firmware, insert a ROMPaq diskette into  the diskette drive or ROMPaq USB Key into an 
available USB port and boot the system. 
The ROMPaq utility checks the system and provides  a choice (if more than one exists) of available 
firmware revisions.  
For more information about the ROMPaq utility, see the HP website ( http://www.hp.com/go/support
).  
System Online ROM flash component utility 
The Online ROM Flash Component Utility enables system administrators to efficiently upgrade system or 
controller ROM images across a wide range of servers  and array controllers. This tool has the following 
features: 
•  Works offline and online 
• Supports Microsoft® Windows NT®, Windows®  2000, Windows Server™ 2003, Novell Netware, 
and Linux operating systems 
  
  IMPORTANT:
  This utility supports operating systems  that may not be supported by the server. 
For operating systems supported by the server, see the HP website 
( http://www.hp.com/support
).   
•  Integrates with other software maintenanc e, deployment, and operating system tools 
• Automatically checks for hardware, firmware, and op erating system dependencies, and installs only 
the correct ROM upgrades required by each target server 
To download the tool and for more information, see the HP website ( http://www.hp.com/support
).  
Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition II 
RILOE II enables browser access to servers through a hardware-based,  OS-independent graphical remote 
console. Some of the features include virtual diske tte drive and power button, server management through