HP SmartStart is a single-server wizard that simplifies HP ProLiant server configuration. It is a free download and is included in HP Insight Foundation Suite and ships standard with HP ProLiant ML/DL/SL 300, 500, 700 BTO servers
SmartStart assists with Windows OS installation process and integrates and optimizes HP ProLiant server support software drivers, utilities and management agents, known as ProLiant Support Packs (PSPs). SmartStart benefits include:
- An easy-to-use, intuitive graphical interface that guides you through preparing your system for the OS installation process.
- Dependency and validity checks to ensure that all supported ProLiant software can be installed.
- System administrators can now make storage, transportation, and usage of SmartStart easy. Use the simple HP USB Key Utility for Windows to copy SmartStart on a portable USB key storage device. To download the HP USB Key Utility for Windows go the download tab here.
SmartStart is 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 HP ProLiant ML/DL/SL 300, 500, and 700 Series servers, HP ProLiant BL server blades, and HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosures and options.
Customers with difficulty configuring hardware and array controllers.
Array configuration and operating system installation to the update of optimised ProLiant server support software is much simpler with SmartStart.
Customers who want 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 customise 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). For HP USB Key Specifications please visit