Compaq ProLiant DL380 Setup and Installation Guide

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Compaq ProLiant DL380 Setup and Installation Guide
Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required
Writer:
Gilbert Saldivar
Project:
Compaq ProLiant DL380 Setup and Installation Guide
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Part Number:
120133-002
File Name:
b-ch01 Server Features.doc
Last Saved On:
12/10/99 1:03 PM
Default Configuration
When the system is first started, the system ROM detects the unconfigured
state of the hardware and provides default configuration settings for most
devices. By providing this initialization, the system can run Diagnostics and
other software applications before running the normal SmartStart and system
configuration programs.
NOTE:
If you format and partition your boot drive before running SmartStart and the
system configuration programs, you will not be able to create a system partition or use
the management features that it provides.
As part of the default configuration process, you are prompted for your
intended installation operating system. On subsequent restarts, you may
change your operating system selection if you entered a wrong choice.
An information message indicating that you are running with a default
configuration occurs each time you start the system until you run the System
Configuration program.
Compaq SmartStart
SmartStart, which is located on the SmartStart and Support Software CD, is
the intelligent way to configure your Compaq server with major operating
system software. SmartStart helps you achieve a well-integrated server that
ensures maximum manageability and dependability. For additional
information about configuration, see Chapter 6, “Server Configuration and
Utilities.”
Server Management
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The Server Parameter Tracking utility provides timely server
environment and subsystem information by using a combination of
hardware, firmware, and industry-standard management software.
Information provided by this utility includes fault, performance, and
configuration status.
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The Server Fault Tolerance feature provides many fault tolerance
options for disk subsystem and memory system error correction.
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The Rapid Recovery Services provide fast identification and resolution
of complex faults. This integrated server management provides Server
Health Logs, Automatic Server Recovery-2 (ASR-2), and Compaq
Integrated Remote Console.