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HP SmartStart CD
version 5.50   (27 Aug 02)
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End User License Agreement (EULA)

The software download may contain a more specific license agreement. If the software download does contain a more specific license agreement, then this specific license agreement will be the controlling license terms and shall supersede any other license terms referenced on this web page.

Hewlett-Packard End User License Agreement


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Compaq SmartStart software is the intelligent tool for setting up your Compaq servers. It is also a great way to install your operating system to ensure optimized performance and integration with your hardware platform. SmartStart technology is the result of thousands of hours of testing by both Compaq engineers and our industry-leading software partners. So, using SmartStart is like having a team of system engineers assisting you in the integration of your hardware and software. The SmartStart integration process delivers optimized server software, a proven reliable installation, and a consistent, repeatable configuration that is simple to use and manage.

software information

Availability


Note: We have changed the file name of the CD downloadable image from cp005250.zip to smartstart-5.50-0.zip. The contents and format of the download have not changed.

Enhancements


For more information on New Product Support, please visit the SmartStart 5.50 New Product Support page.

For a detailed listing of supported servers, please visit SmartStart CD Server Support Matrix.


Notes


SmartStart supports the deployment of the ProLiant DL380 G3 Packaged Cluster but does not deploy the full clustering solution. For more information on deploying a full clustering solution, visit the HP ProLiant Clusters page.

Supported Devices and Features


Operating System Software Supported
Compaq has worked closely with its software partners to enable SmartStart to set up a server and install all leading server operating systems using the off-the-shelf packaged product media as supplied by the software vendor. With SmartStart Release 5.5, Compaq supports the off-the-shelf Assisted Integration installation of the following:
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Small Business Server
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0, Enterprise Edition
  • Novell NetWare 6
  • Novell NetWare for Small Business 6
  • Novell NetWare 5.1
  • Novell NetWare for Small Business 5.1
  • Novell NetWare 4.2
  • Novell NetWare 4.2 SMP
NOTE: Off-the-shelf installation refers to the ability to perform a SmartStart installation using the media distributed by the software vendor.

Installation


Contents of this ZIP file:
  • Readme.txt
  • CD ISO image
  • spd.ini
Making a physical CD from an ISO image file
Download the file to a temporary directory and extract the ISO image to that directory.

To create a CD from this ISO image, you must use a software utility capable of writing an ISO file to a recordable media such as CD-R.

    Note: Simply copying the ISO file to a CD-R will NOT result in a usable CD.

CD labeling
For reference purposes, please label your resulting CD as follows:

    SmartStart CD
    Release 5.50

spd.ini
This file should be copied to a blank, formatted diskette. It will be used during installation to save profile information.

For more information on SmartStart installation, please visit the SmartStart Quick Specs.


systems supported

HP ProLiant DL760 Server
HP ProLiant DL580 Server
HP ProLiant DL380 G2 Server
HP ProLiant DL380 Server
HP ProLiant DL380 G2 Packaged Cluster
HP ProLiant DL360 G2 Server
HP ProLiant DL360 Server
HP ProLiant DL320 Server
HP ProLiant ML750 Server
HP ProLiant ML570 Server
HP ProLiant ML530 G2 Server
HP ProLiant ML530 Server
HP ProLiant ML370 G2 Server
HP ProLiant ML370 Server
HP ProLiant ML350 G3 Server
HP ProLiant ML350 G2 Server
HP ProLiant ML350 Server
HP ProLiant ML330 G2 Server
HP ProLiant ML330 Server
HP ProLiant ML330e Server
HP ProLiant ML310 Server
Compaq ProLiant 8500 Server
Compaq ProLiant 8000 Server
Compaq ProLiant 7000 Server
Compaq ProLiant 6500 Server
Compaq ProLiant 6400R Server
Compaq ProLiant 6000 Server
Compaq ProLiant 5500 Server
Compaq ProLiant 4500 Server
Compaq ProLiant 3000 Server
Compaq ProLiant 1850R Server
Compaq ProLiant 1600 Server
Compaq ProLiant 800 Server
Compaq ProLiant 400 Server
Compaq ProLiant CL1850 Server
Compaq ProLiant CL380 Server
Compaq ProSignia 740 Server
Compaq Prosignia 720 Server
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