Smart Storage Administrator

SSA is the main tool for configuring arrays on these controllers. It exists in three interface formats: the SSA GUI, the SSA CLI, and SSA Scripting. All formats provide support for configuration tasks. Some of the advanced tasks are available in only one format.

The diagnostic features in SSA are also available in the standalone software Smart Storage Administrator Diagnostics Utility CLI.

• Accessing SSA in the offline environment: Using one of multiple methods, you can run SSA before launching the host operating system. In offline mode, users can configure or maintain detected and supported HPE ProLiant devices, such as optional controllers and integrated controllers. Some SSA features are only available in the offline environment, such as setting the boot controller or performing split-mirror operations.
• Accessing SSA in the online environment: This method requires an administrator to download the SSA executables and install them. You can run SSA online after launching the host operating system.