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SmartStart is delivered with every ProLiant ML and DL 300, 500, and 700 series server and supports ProLiant BL servers to provide step-by-step ProLiant deployment assistance and is included in the HP Insight Foundation Suite for ProLiant. From array configuration and OS installation to the update of optimized ProLiant server support software, SmartStart ensures a stable and reliable configuration. The SmartStart CDs contain server system utilities and operating system support software for ProLiant servers.
HP USB Key Utility for Windows is included with SmartStart. Forget the CD - carry your data on a bootable USB key! System administrators can now make storage, transportation, and usage of the SmartStart and Firmware Maintenance CD easy. Use the simple HP USB Key Utility for Windows to copy your SmartStart and Firmware Maintenance CD on your portable USB key storage device. To download the HP USB Key Utility for Windows go to the below web site download tab: www.hp.com/go/foundation. |
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Two significant new features are available with SmartStart 8.30.
- SmartStart 8.30 is updated to include the HP USB Key Utility version 1.30 which is a Windows application that allows users to copy the SmartStart CD and the Firmware Maintenance CD 8.70 contents from their CDs to a portable USB flash drive. Users may then boot and run the CD applications from a USB flash drive rather than from the CD or DVD. Especially beneficial in headless-server operations.
- SmartStart is significantly updated with an easy to navigate, fresh GUI suitable for both new users and SMB
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Ideal for...
Customers seeking simplicity and consistency in deploying ProLiant servers
- • SmartStart provides step-by-step ProLiant server deployment assistance in a simple and consistent manner. It ensures a stable and reliable configuration for all ProLiant ML and DL 300, 500, and 700 series and BladeSystem (BL) servers.
Customers with difficulty configuring hardware and array controllers.
- Array configuration and operating system installation to the update of optimized ProLiant server support software is much simpler with SmartStart.
Customers who need to use a USB key because they deploy a single server image to multiple servers and don’t want to deal with multiple CDs. The USB Key Utility:
- Simplifies the storage, transportation, and usage of multiple CD contents by allowing customers to customize images and components as needed onto a single USB.
- Eliminates the need to do media swaps on a SmartStart assisted installation because users can place the ISO image of the operating system on the USB flash drive (provided space being available).
- Allows combining the contents of both the firmware CD and SmartStart onto a single USB Key.
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