HP ProLiant Gen8 Troubleshooting Guide Volume I: Troubleshooting

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Once enabled, only firmware components and operating systems with boot loaders that have an appropriate
digital signature can execute during the boot process. Only operating systems that support Secure Boot and
have an EFI boot loader signed with one of the authorized keys can boot when Secure Boot is enabled. For
more information about supported operating systems, see the HP UEFI System Utilities and Shell Release
Notes on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/uefi/docs).
A physically present user can customize the certificates embedded in the UEFI BIOS by adding/removing
their own certificates.
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
Configuration tools
Depending on the model, your product supports one of the following configuration tools:
• Array configuration utility (on page 81)
• HP Smart Storage Administrator (on page 80)
For more information, see the product documentation on the HP Support Center website
(http://www.hp.com/go/hpsc).
HP Smart Storage Administrator
HP SSA is a configuration and management tool for HP Smart Array controllers. Starting with HP ProLiant
Gen8 servers, HP SSA replaces ACU with an enhanced GUI and additional configuration features.
HP SSA exists in three interface formats: the HP SSA GUI, the HP SSA CLI, and HP SSA Scripting. Although
all formats provide support for configuration tasks, some of the advanced tasks are available in only one
format.
Some HP SSA features include the following: