Compaq ProLiant DL380 Generation 2 Setup and Installation Guide

Server Configuration and Utilities 7-11
Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required
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To determine whether an operating system supports a particular feature, visit
the Compaq FTP site:
ftp.compaq.com/pub/products/servers/os%20feature%20matrix%20103000.pdf
Compaq SmartStart for Servers CD
The SmartStart CD is the recommended method for loading system software,
thereby achieving a well-integrated server and ensuring maximum
dependability and supportability. The SmartStart CD contains diagnostic
utilities and ROMPaq tools.
IMPORTANT: Do not use the SmartStart CD to load system software if you purchased
your system with a factory-installed operating system. Refer to the Compaq
Factory-Installed Operating System Software User Guide for software installation
guidelines.
The SmartStart for Servers software enables you to perform the following
functions:
■ Auto-detect and configure your server hardware and drive arrays
■ Install any major server operating system using packaged product CDs
■ Install the latest Compaq optimized drivers, ROMPaqs, and
management agents
■ Deploy and maintain multiple servers using Integration Server
■ Create and copy standard server configuration scripts using the Scripting
Toolkit and Configuration Replication Utility
■ Test Compaq server hardware
■ Create support software diskettes that enable you to update your drivers
For more information about SmartStart, refer to the documentation shipped
with your server.