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SmartStart
SmartStart
SmartStart
SmartStart
SmartStart is an essential single-server deployment tool that simplifies ProLiant server setup, providing a repeatable way to
deploy reliable and consistent single server configurations. SmartStart uses embedded ROM-based setup utilities (RBSU) to
configure server and array controller hardware . SmartStart assists with the OS installation process by preparing the system for
installing "off-the-shelf" versions of leading operating system software and automatically integrating optimized ProLiant
server support software drivers, utilities and management agents, known as ProLiant Support Packs.
deploy reliable and consistent single server configurations. SmartStart uses embedded ROM-based setup utilities (RBSU) to
configure server and array controller hardware . SmartStart assists with the OS installation process by preparing the system for
installing "off-the-shelf" versions of leading operating system software and automatically integrating optimized ProLiant
server support software drivers, utilities and management agents, known as ProLiant Support Packs.
SmartStart provides an easy-to-use, intuitive graphical interface that guides you through preparing your system for
the OS installation process.
SmartStart integrates key server software drivers and management agents through ProLiant Support Packs with every
assisted installation.
SmartStart performs dependency and validity checks to ensure that all supported ProLiant software can be installed.
the OS installation process.
SmartStart integrates key server software drivers and management agents through ProLiant Support Packs with every
assisted installation.
SmartStart performs dependency and validity checks to ensure that all supported ProLiant software can be installed.
ProLiant Support Pack
ProLiant Support Pack
ProLiant Support Pack
ProLiant Support Pack
The ProLiant Support Pack (PSP) is an integral component for optimizing and managing your ProLiant server. PSPs help you
maintain the software versions on your ProLiant servers. PSPs are operating system specific bundles of ProLiant optimized
drivers, utilities, and management agents for Windows® 2000, Windows Server 2003, Novell NetWare, and Linux. These
bundles of software are tested and released concurrently with HP's SmartStart CD to insure proper installation and
functionality. PSPs can be installed in a variety of ways:
maintain the software versions on your ProLiant servers. PSPs are operating system specific bundles of ProLiant optimized
drivers, utilities, and management agents for Windows® 2000, Windows Server 2003, Novell NetWare, and Linux. These
bundles of software are tested and released concurrently with HP's SmartStart CD to insure proper installation and
functionality. PSPs can be installed in a variety of ways:
Using SmartStart assisted installation process (PSPs are installed automatically)
Launching the installation from the Windows and Linux autoruns on the SmartStart CD
Using the deployment utilities that are provided with the PSPs when downloaded from
Launching the installation from the Windows and Linux autoruns on the SmartStart CD
Using the deployment utilities that are provided with the PSPs when downloaded from
or the
SmartStart CD
For details view the HP ProLiant Support Pack and Deployment Utilities User Guide.
Server Setup
Server Setup
Server Setup
Server Setup
SmartStart uses ROM-based setup utilities (RBSU) to perform server and array hardware configuration. A complete list of ROM-based systems is available at
. For legacy, non-RBSU server systems use SmartStart 5.5 to perform server deployment. SmartStart 5.5 is
available for purchase at:
.
Assisted OS Installation
Assisted OS Installation
Assisted OS Installation
Assisted OS Installation
For RBSU systems
To optimize the performance of your hardware platform, use the SmartStart assisted installation to help you prepare your
system for the operating system installation process. Using an assisted installation, SmartStart enables you to install the
operating system using the vendor-supplied CDs, and provides automated installation of server support software using
ProLiant Support Packs (PSPs).
To optimize the performance of your hardware platform, use the SmartStart assisted installation to help you prepare your
system for the operating system installation process. Using an assisted installation, SmartStart enables you to install the
operating system using the vendor-supplied CDs, and provides automated installation of server support software using
ProLiant Support Packs (PSPs).
Configure server and array controller hardware using RBSU: choose the intelligent defaults from RBSU or launch the
array configuration utility by booting the SmartStart CD for more- in-depth configuration of the array controller.
array configuration utility by booting the SmartStart CD for more- in-depth configuration of the array controller.
1.
Boot the SmartStart CD to validate the hardware configuration and answer interview questions to prepare your server
for OS installation.
for OS installation.
2.
Insert the OS CD to complete the OS installation and automatic installation of the ProLiant Support Pack.
3.
For non-RBSU systems
For non-RBSU systems
For non-RBSU systems
For non-RBSU systems
Use SmartStart 5.5 to complete the server deployment and then apply the latest PSP from the SmartStart CD by launching the
Windows or Linux Autorun. (See Software Updates below for more details.)
SmartStart 5.5 supports the following operating systems for an assisted installation: Microsoft® Windows 2000, Microsoft
Windows NT® 4.0, Novell NetWare 4.2, 5.1 and 6.0. SmartStart 5.5 supports the following operating systems for a
replicated installation: Microsoft Windows 2000 and Microsoft Windows NT 4.0. For server support for SmartStart 5.5, visit
the Server Support Matrix available on the SmartStart web page at
Use SmartStart 5.5 to complete the server deployment and then apply the latest PSP from the SmartStart CD by launching the
Windows or Linux Autorun. (See Software Updates below for more details.)
SmartStart 5.5 supports the following operating systems for an assisted installation: Microsoft® Windows 2000, Microsoft
Windows NT® 4.0, Novell NetWare 4.2, 5.1 and 6.0. SmartStart 5.5 supports the following operating systems for a
replicated installation: Microsoft Windows 2000 and Microsoft Windows NT 4.0. For server support for SmartStart 5.5, visit
the Server Support Matrix available on the SmartStart web page at
.
QuickSpecs
SmartStart 7.20
SmartStart 7.20
SmartStart 7.20
SmartStart 7.20
Standard Features
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