Compaq ProLiant DL360 Generation 2 Server Setup and Installation Guide

1-10 Compaq ProLiant DL360 Generation 2 Server Setup and Installation Guide
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Server Configuration and Management
Compaq offers an extensive set of features and optional tools to support server
configuration and management. This section briefly explains the following
features:
■ ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU)
RBSU performs a wide range of configuration activities and provides
access to numerous settings, including those for system devices,
operating system selection and boot controller order.
■ Redundant ROM Support
The ProLiant DL360 G2 server has a 2-MB ROM that acts as separate,
1-MB ROMs one of which contains the current version of the ROM
firmware, while the second contains the previous version of the
firmware. If the first ROM becomes corrupt, the system defaults to the
backup version, maximizing uptime and server availability.
■ ROMPaq Utility
Flash ROM enables you to upgrade the firmware (BIOS) with system or
option ROMPaq utilities.
■ Remote ROM Flash Utility
The Remote ROM Flash Utility enables a user with administrator
privileges to flash ROM remotely on servers running Novell NetWare or
Microsoft Windows NT and Windows 2000 operating systems.
■ ROM Legacy USB Support
The ProLiant DL360 G2 server supports several USB devices for
operating systems that provide USB support of: CD-ROM, diskette
drive, keyboard, and mouse. For operating systems without USB
support, the ProLiant DL360 G2 server ROM provides USB support for
keyboards and mouse devices.
■ Compaq SmartStart for Servers CD
The SmartStart CD is the recommended method for loading system
software, thereby achieving a well-integrated server, ensuring maximum
dependability and supportability.
■ SmartStart Diskette Builder
The SmartStart Diskette Builder is a utility that uses data stored on the
SmartStart CD to create support diskettes. Support diskettes may be
created for specific configuration needs or for software that cannot be
used directly from the SmartStart CD.