HPE Smart Storage Administrator

HPE SSA is the main tool for configuring arrays on storage controllers. It exists in three interface formats:

  • HPE SSA GUI

  • HPE SSA CLI

  • HPE SSA Scripting

All formats provide support for configuration tasks. Some of the advanced tasks are available in only one format.

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

HPE SSA is accessible both offline and online:

  • Accessing HPE SSA in the offline environment: Using one of multiple methods, you can run HPE SSA before launching the host operating system. In offline mode, users can configure or maintain detected and supported HPE ProLiant devices, such as optional storage controllers and integrated storage controllers. Some HPE SSA features are available only in the offline environment, such as setting the boot controller or performing split-mirror operations.

  • Accessing HPE SSA in the online environment: This method requires an administrator to download the HPE SSA executables and install them. You can run HPE SSA online after launching the host operating system.