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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 55) • 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 50), Array Diagnostic Utility, and Erase Utility (on page 52) 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). SmartStart Scripting Toolkit The SmartStart Scripting Toolkit is a server deployment 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. The toolkit includes a modular set of utilities and important documentation that describes how to apply these new tools to build an automated server deployment process. Using SmartStart technology, the Scripting Toolkit provides a flexible way to create standard server configuration scripts. These scripts are used to automate many of the manual steps in the server configuration process. This automated server configuration process cuts time from each server deployed, making it possible to scale server deployments to high volumes in a rapid manner. For more information, and to download the SmartStart Scripting Toolkit, refer to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/sstoolkit). 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). Software and configuration utilities 48

Section	Page
HP ProLiant BL480c Server Blade User Guide	2
Contents	3
Component identification	6
Front panel components	6
Front panel LEDs	7
SAS and SATA hard drive LEDs	8
SAS and SATA hard drive LED combinations	8
System board components	9
FBDIMM slot numbering	10
Mezzanine connector definitions	10
System maintenance switch	10
System maintenance switch procedures	11
Clearing the system configuration	11
Accessing the redundant ROM	11
Hard drive backplane components	12
Local I/O cable	13
Operations	14
Power up the server blade	14
Power down the server blade	14
Remove the server blade	15
Remove the access panel	15
Install the access panel	16
Setup	17
Installing an HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure	17
Installing server blade options	17
Installing interconnect modules	17
Interconnect device mapping	18
Installing a server blade	18
Connecting to the network	23
Completing the configuration	23
Hardware options installation	24
Introduction	24
Hot-plug SAS or SATA hard drive option	24
Processor option	25
Memory option	32
Memory configurations	32
FBDIMM installation guidelines	32
Advanced ECC memory configuration	33
Online spare memory configuration	34
Mirrored memory configuration	35
Installing FBDIMMs	35
Mezzanine card option	36
HP Smart Array P400i Controller battery pack	37
Cabling	39
Using the local I/O cable	39
Connecting locally to a server blade with video and USB devices	39
Accessing a server blade with local KVM	39
Accessing local media devices	40
Software and configuration utilities	42
Server blade deployment tools	42
Software drivers and additional components	42
HP BladeSystem c-Class Advanced management	42
Network-based PXE deployment	43
Deployment overview	43
Deployment infrastructure	43
Deployment methods	44
PXE deployment	45
HP ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack	45
CD-ROM deployment	45
Diskette image deployment	46
SAN configuration	47
Configuration tools	48
SmartStart software	48
SmartStart Scripting Toolkit	48
HP ROM-Based Setup Utility	48
Using RBSU	49
Auto-configuration process	49
Boot options	49
BIOS Serial Console	50
Configuring mirrored memory	50
Configuring online spare memory	50
Array Configuration Utility	50
Option ROM Configuration for Arrays	51
HP ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack	51
Re-entering the server serial number and product ID	51
Management tools	52
Automatic Server Recovery	52
ROMPaq utility	52
iLO 2 Standard Blade Edition technology	52
Erase Utility	52
StorageWorks library and tape tools	53
HP Systems Insight Manager	53
Management Agents	53
HP ProLiant Essentials Virtualization Management Software	53
HP ProLiant Essentials Server Migration Pack - Physical to ProLiant Edition	54
HP BladeSystem Essentials Insight Control Data Center Edition	54
Redundant ROM support	54
Safety and security benefits	54
USB support and functionality	54
USB support	54
Internal USB functionality	55
Diagnostic tools	55
HP Insight Diagnostics	55
Survey Utility	55
Integrated Management Log	56
Array Diagnostic Utility	56
Remote support and analysis tools	56
HP Instant Support Enterprise Edition	56
Web-Based Enterprise Service	56
Open Services Event Manager	57
Keeping the system current	57
Drivers	57
Resource Paqs	57
ProLiant Support Packs	57
Operating system version support	57
System Online ROM flash component utility	57
Change control and proactive notification	58
Care Pack	58
Troubleshooting	59
Troubleshooting resources	59
Pre-diagnostic steps	59
Important safety information	60
Symbols on equipment	60
Warnings	60
Symptom information	61
Prepare the server for diagnosis	61
Service notifications	62
Loose connections	62
Troubleshooting flowcharts	62
Start diagnosis flowchart	63
General diagnosis flowchart	64
Server blade power-on problems flowchart	65
POST problems flowchart	67
OS boot problems flowchart	68
Server fault indications flowchart	70
POST error messages and beep codes	72
Battery replacement	73
Regulatory compliance notices	74
Regulatory compliance identification numbers	74
Federal Communications Commission notice	74
FCC rating label	74
Class A equipment	75
Class B equipment	75
Declaration of conformity for products marked with the FCC logo, United States only	75
Modifications	76
Cables	76
Canadian notice (Avis Canadien)	76
European Union regulatory notice	76
Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union	77
Japanese notice	77
BSMI notice	77
Korean notice	78
Laser compliance	78
Battery replacement notice	78
Taiwan battery recycling notice	79
Electrostatic discharge	80
Preventing electrostatic discharge	80
Grounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge	80
Specifications	81
Environmental specifications	81
Server blade specifications	81
Technical support	82
Before you contact HP	82
HP contact information	82
Customer Self Repair	82
Acronyms and abbreviations	90

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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 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

)

•

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

), Array Diagnostic Utility, and Erase

Utility (on page

)

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

SmartStart Scripting Toolkit

The SmartStart Scripting Toolkit is a server deployment 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. The toolkit includes a modular set of utilities and important documentation

that describes how to apply these new tools to build an automated server deployment process.

Using SmartStart technology, the Scripting Toolkit provides a flexible way to create standard server

configuration scripts. These scripts are used to automate many of the manual steps in the server

configuration process. This automated server configuration process cuts time from each server deployed,

making it possible to scale server deployments to high volumes in a rapid manner.

For more information, and to download the SmartStart Scripting Toolkit, refer to the HP website

(

http://www.hp.com/servers/sstoolkit

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