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Overview

SmartStart provides step-by-step ProLiant server deployment assistance. From array configuration and operating system installation to the update of optimized ProLiant server support software, SmartStart ensures a stable and reliable configuration. Included in the ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack, SmartStart works with all ProLiant ML and DL 300, 500, and 700 series and BladeSystem (BL) servers.

The ProLiant Software Maintenance Pack provides a complete server maintenance solution by combining the Firmware Maintenance CD with SmartStart and the Management CD. The Firmware Maintenance CD delivers a collection of firmware for ProLiant servers and options. The CDs included in the ProLiant Software Maintenance Pack keeps systems up-to-date, and are available as a free download as well as for purchase. Receive proactive notification when the latest SmartStart is available by subscribing to Subscriber's Choice at www.hp.com/go/subscriberschoice.

HP USB Key Utility for Windows: 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.

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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.
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