HP ProLiant ML570 Generation 2 Server Setup and Installation Guide

Server Configuration and Utilities
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SmartStart Software CD
The SmartStart software 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 HP Factory-Installed Operating
System Software User Guide for software installation guidelines.
SmartStart enables you to perform the following functions:
• Auto-detect and configure the server hardware and drive arrays.
• Install any major server operating system using packaged product CDs.
• Install the latest HP 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 HP server hardware.
• Create support software diskettes that enable you to update your drivers.
For more information about the SmartStart software, refer to the documentation that
ships with the server.
SmartStart Diskette Builder
The SmartStart Diskette Builder is a utility that uses data stored on the
SmartStart CD to create support diskettes. You can create support diskettes for
specific configuration needs or for software that cannot be used directly from the
SmartStart CD. Use the SmartStart Diskette Builder to create the following support
diskettes:
• Array Configuration Utility
• Operating system support