Contents 4
Processor options
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32
Removing the processor memory module
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32
Installing a processor
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34
Memory options
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40
Advanced ECC memory
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40
Installing DIMMs
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40
Hard drive guidelines
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41
Installing a hot-plug hard drive
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42
Installing DVD, CD-ROM, or diskette drives
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43
Hot-plug power supplies
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44
Expansion boards
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46
Installing an expansion board
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46
Battery-backed write cache
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48
Cabling
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52
Cabling overview
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52
BBWC cabling
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52
Front panel cable components
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53
SAS and SATA hard drive cabling
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53
Software and configuration utilities
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54
Configuration tools
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54
SmartStart software
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54
SmartStart Scripting Toolkit
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54
HP ROM-Based Setup Utility
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55
HP ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack
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56
Option ROM Configuration for Arrays
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57
Array Configuration Utility
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57
Re-entering the server serial number and product ID
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57
Management tools
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58
Automatic Server Recovery
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58
Integrated Lights-Out 2 technology
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58
StorageWorks library and tape tools
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58
Management Agents
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59
HP Systems Insight Manager
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59
Redundant ROM support
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59
ROMPaq utility
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60
System Online ROM flash component utility
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60
USB support
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60
Diagnostic tools
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61
HP Insight Diagnostics
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61
Integrated Management Log
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61
Array Diagnostic Utility
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61
Remote support and analysis tools
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62
HP Instant Support Enterprise Edition
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62
Keeping the system current
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62
Drivers
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62
ProLiant Support Packs
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62
Operating system version support
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62
Change control and proactive notification
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63
Care Pack
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63
Troubleshooting
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64
Troubleshooting resources
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64