Software and configuration utilities 85
RESTful API support for UEFI
The ProLiant Gen9 servers include support for a UEFI compliant System BIOS, along with UEFI System
Utilities and Embedded UEFI Shell pre-boot environments. ProLiant Gen9 servers also support
configuring the UEFI BIOS settings using the RESTful API, a management interface that server
management tools can use to perform configuration, inventory, and monitoring of an ProLiant server. A
REST client uses HTTPS operations to configure supported server settings, such as UEFI BIOS settings.
For more information about the RESTful API and the HPE RESTful Interface Tool, see the Hewlett
Packard Enterprise website (
http://www.hpe.com/support/restfulinterface/docs
).
Re-entering the server serial number and product ID
After you replace the system board, you must re-enter the server serial number and the product ID.
1.
During the server startup sequence, press the
F9
key to access UEFI System Utilities.
2.
Select the
System Configuration
>
BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU)
>
Advanced Options
>
Advanced System ROM Options
>
Serial Number
, and then press the
Enter
key.
3.
Enter the serial number and press the
Enter
key. The following message appears:
The serial number should only be modified by qualified service personnel.
This value should always match the serial number located on the chassis.
4.
Press the
Enter
key to clear the warning.
5.
Enter the serial number and press the
Enter
key.
6.
Select
Product ID
. The following warning appears:
Warning: The Product ID should ONLY be modified by qualified service
personnel. This value should always match the Product ID located on the
chassis.
7.
Enter the product ID and press the
Enter
key.
8.
Press the
F10
key to confirm exiting System Utilities. The server automatically reboots.
Utilities and features
HPE Smart Storage Administrator
The HPE SSA is a configuration and management tool for Smart Array controllers. Starting with ProLiant
Gen8 servers, HPE SSA replaces ACU with an enhanced GUI and additional configuration features.
The HPE SSA exists in three interface formats: the HPE SSA GUI, the HPE SSA CLI, and HPE SSA
Scripting. Although all formats provide support for configuration tasks, some of the advanced tasks are
available in only one format.
Some HPE SSA features include the following:
•
Supports online array capacity expansion, logical drive extension, assignment of online spares, and
RAID or stripe size migration
•
Suggests the optimal configuration for an unconfigured system
•
Provides diagnostic and SmartSSD Wear Gauge functionality on the Diagnostics tab
•
For supported controllers, provides access to additional features.
For more information about HPE SSA, see the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website
(
http://www.hpe.com/info/hpessa
).
