ProLiant DL580 Setup and Installation Guide

Server Features 1-13
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Serviceability Features
Serviceability features in Compaq ProLiant DL580 servers include:
■ Toolless internal design for easy access to all internal components
■ Modular system board design for reduced service and maintenance time
■ Component commonality with other ProLiant servers for reduced spare
parts inventory costs
■ Improved diagnostics with memory and processor Internal Diagnostic
Display (IDD)
Server Management and Configuration
Tools
Compaq offers an extensive set of management features and optional tools to
support effective server management and configuration including:
■ Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD
■ Compaq System Configuration Utility
■ Compaq Operating System Utilities
■ Compaq Integrated Management Log
■ Compaq Insight Manager and web-based management features
■ Compaq Integrated Remote Console
■ Compaq Survey Utility
■ Compaq Fault Tolerance
■ Automatic Server Recovery-2 (ASR-2)
Compaq SmartStart
Compaq SmartStart™ is an intelligent way to configure your Compaq server
for top performance with Microsoft, Novell, and SCO system software.
SmartStart uses a step-by-step process to configure the server and to load the
system software, thereby achieving a well-integrated server that ensures
maximum dependability and supportability. The SmartStart and
Support Software CD (SmartStart CD) also contains the Compaq System
Configuration Utility.