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HP BladeSystem Management Software overview HP highly recommends that you become familiar with the tools shown in Table 17, which are used to set up, configure, and manage the HP BladeSystem solution. This table serves as a getting started checklist and as a pointer to more information about these tools. Table 17: Key Management Components Tool SmartStart software HP ProLiant Essentials RDP HP Systems Insight Manager (HP SIM) Integrated LightsOut (iLO) Array Configuration Utility (ACU) Function SmartStart software is used to initialize and configure one or more management servers that make up the HP BladeSystem management environment. For more information, refer to http://www.hp.com/servers/smartstart/ RDP is used to automate the process of deploying and provisioning server blade software and interconnect switch configuration. This enables management of multiple server blades and interconnects, and facilitates the development of pre-tested server builds and interconnect configurations. For more information, refer to http://www.hp.com/servers/rdp/ For more information, refer to http://www.hp.com/go/hpsim/ For ProLiant BL p-Class server blades, iLO provides advanced levels of remote manageability. This guide details iLO functions in various steps of initial configuration, as well as for common operational tasks. For more information, refer to http://www.hp.com/servers/ilo/ ACU is used to set up local drive controllers and RAID environments for ProLiant BL20p, BL25p, BL40p, and BL45p Server Blades. ACU is also used with the HP StorageWorks Modular SAN Array 1000 (MSA1000) storage system to set up the SAN drive controller, RAID environment, and logical drives for connection to ProLiant BL server blades. This guide provides instructions for the use of this tool during initial server setup and ProLiant BL system SAN setup. Where to Find Located in the HP ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack shipped with each HP BladeSystem blade enclosure Optional product shipped with HP BladeSystem enclosures, or available for download at the RDP website. A license fee is required for use of this product. Located in the HP ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack, shipped with HP BladeSystem enclosures. Standard with ProLiant BL p-Class server blades. Located in the HP ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack, shipped with HP BladeSystem enclosures. Available for download at http://h18004.www1.hp.com/ products/servers/ proliantstorage/softwaremanagement/acumatrix/ Continued... 33