Compaq ProLiant DL380 Generation 2 Setup and Installation Guide

1-10 Compaq ProLiant DL380 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
effective 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, boot controller order, and online spare
memory.
■ Redundant ROM Support
The ProLiant DL380 Generation 2 server has two 1-MB ROMs: one of
which contains the current version of the ROM, while the second
contains the previous version of the ROM. If the first ROM becomes
corrupt, the system defaults to the backup version, maximizing uptime
and sever availability.
■ ROMPaq Utility
Flash ROM enables you to upgrade the firmware (BIOS) with system or
option ROMPaq utilities.
■ Smart Components for Remote ROM Flash
Smart Components for Remote ROM Flash enables Microsoft
Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 operating systems administrators
to efficiently upgrade and manage system and array controller ROMs.
This tool has the following features:
G Works offline and online
G Integrates with other Compaq software maintenance, deployment,
and operating system tools
G Automatically checks for hardware, firmware, and operating system
dependencies, and installs only the correct ROM upgrades required
by each target server
■ ROM Legacy USB Support
The ProLiant DL380 Generation 2 server supports several USB devices
for operating systems that provide USB support: CD-ROM and diskette
drives, keyboards, and mouse devices. For operating systems without
USB support, the ProLiant DL380 Generation 2 server ROM provides
USB support for keyboards and mouse devices.