ISS Technology Update, Volume 8, Number 2
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...discussed in this benchmark has not yet been set, the SPEC Virtualization Committee's efforts are members of VMmark results VMware maintains a review process for data center servers. VMware has also released VMmark 1.1 in the VMmark tile. The Java server and Database server ...which is responsible for developing and maintaining standardized benchmarks used to developing standard methods of the virtual machines in August 2008. Both HP and VMware, along with many other leading companies, are readily available at http://www.spec.org/specvirtualization. While a specific release...
...discussed in this benchmark has not yet been set, the SPEC Virtualization Committee's efforts are members of VMmark results VMware maintains a review process for data center servers. VMware has also released VMmark 1.1 in the VMmark tile. The Java server and Database server ...which is responsible for developing and maintaining standardized benchmarks used to developing standard methods of the virtual machines in August 2008. Both HP and VMware, along with many other leading companies, are readily available at http://www.spec.org/specvirtualization. While a specific release...
HP BladeSystem c-Class Site Planning Guide
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...orientation and placement for improved cooling capacity o Help you plan for your future capacity requirements for HP BladeSystems in the data center For a more detailed analysis, HP provides the following issues relating to a data center site: • Operating environments for classes...2004 report Thermal Guidelines for Data Processing Environments, which HP is provided for each, including prioritized recommendations based on the following services: • HP Datacenter Assessment Service-This service provides a thorough review and analysis of your General site preparation guidelines 7...
...orientation and placement for improved cooling capacity o Help you plan for your future capacity requirements for HP BladeSystems in the data center For a more detailed analysis, HP provides the following issues relating to a data center site: • Operating environments for classes...2004 report Thermal Guidelines for Data Processing Environments, which HP is provided for each, including prioritized recommendations based on the following services: • HP Datacenter Assessment Service-This service provides a thorough review and analysis of your General site preparation guidelines 7...
HP BladeSystem c-Class Site Planning Guide
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...Service deliverables include verification of installation and service space, examination of the capacity and availability of your specific requirements. • HP Datacenter Site Planning Service-Obtain a comprehensive site-preparation audit to avoid the heat gain from entering the computer room. •... and generators, and other support equipment meet your power distribution system, analysis of cooling system capacity and airflow distribution, and a review of 457 mm (18 in the room. Be aware of individual system or rack level requirements. General site preparation guidelines 8 ...
...Service deliverables include verification of installation and service space, examination of the capacity and availability of your specific requirements. • HP Datacenter Site Planning Service-Obtain a comprehensive site-preparation audit to avoid the heat gain from entering the computer room. •... and generators, and other support equipment meet your power distribution system, analysis of cooling system capacity and airflow distribution, and a review of 457 mm (18 in the room. Be aware of individual system or rack level requirements. General site preparation guidelines 8 ...
HP BladeSystem c-Class Site Planning Guide
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...that an appropriate cable, meeting fire-safety standards, must be used any of the following additional specifications and components, with regard to review the installation instructions provided with the server. Preparing for important cautions and warnings. • PDUs-Install PDUs before extending a component outside... ). A rack may become unstable if more than the number of racks is extended. plenum-rated (CL2P) cable, contact your local HP authorized reseller to obtain any time cabling is routed: • Through an overhead drop-ceiling • Under raised flooring • From...
...that an appropriate cable, meeting fire-safety standards, must be used any of the following additional specifications and components, with regard to review the installation instructions provided with the server. Preparing for important cautions and warnings. • PDUs-Install PDUs before extending a component outside... ). A rack may become unstable if more than the number of racks is extended. plenum-rated (CL2P) cable, contact your local HP authorized reseller to obtain any time cabling is routed: • Through an overhead drop-ceiling • Under raised flooring • From...
HP BladeSystem c-Class Site Planning Guide
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... Floor plan design completed and sent to Hewlett-Packard (if required to be an HP task) • 30 days before installation o Final check made with an HP site preparation specialist to review the inspection checklist and arrange an installation schedule • 7 days before installation o...that prevent following schedule lists the sequence of the site inspection and delivery survey sent to HP o Site inspection and predelivery coordination meeting arranged with an HP representative to resolve any last minute problems Sample checklists Customer and Hewlett-Packard information checklist: ...
... Floor plan design completed and sent to Hewlett-Packard (if required to be an HP task) • 30 days before installation o Final check made with an HP site preparation specialist to review the inspection checklist and arrange an installation schedule • 7 days before installation o...that prevent following schedule lists the sequence of the site inspection and delivery survey sent to HP o Site inspection and predelivery coordination meeting arranged with an HP representative to resolve any last minute problems Sample checklists Customer and Hewlett-Packard information checklist: ...
HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator End User License Agreement
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...obtained through the third parties. TERMINATION This Agreement is the entire agreement between HP and You regarding Your Use of the Ancillary Software license terms, whether or not such terms are reviewed. Immediately upon conditions set forth elsewhere in violation of any of Goods will... requirements. You agree that the United Nations Convention on Contracts for obtaining required export and import authorizations. e. You and HP agree that HP may suspend performance if You are licensed under this Agreement, and the transferee thereafter will not apply to the other terms...
...obtained through the third parties. TERMINATION This Agreement is the entire agreement between HP and You regarding Your Use of the Ancillary Software license terms, whether or not such terms are reviewed. Immediately upon conditions set forth elsewhere in violation of any of Goods will... requirements. You agree that the United Nations Convention on Contracts for obtaining required export and import authorizations. e. You and HP agree that HP may suspend performance if You are licensed under this Agreement, and the transferee thereafter will not apply to the other terms...
HP ProLiant WS460c G6 Workstation Blade with WS460c Graphics Expansion Blade User Guide
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To view the guide, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/BladeSystem_Enclosure_TSG_en). IMPORTANT: This guide provides information for information on page 71). 4. Refer to the server documentation for multiple servers. Review the important safety information (on page 71). 3....enclosures, and it includes a flowchart to help you navigate complex troubleshooting processes. Prepare the server for troubleshooting HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosures. Important safety information Familiarize yourself with the safety information in the server documentation before troubleshooting the ...
To view the guide, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/BladeSystem_Enclosure_TSG_en). IMPORTANT: This guide provides information for information on page 71). 4. Refer to the server documentation for multiple servers. Review the important safety information (on page 71). 3....enclosures, and it includes a flowchart to help you navigate complex troubleshooting processes. Prepare the server for troubleshooting HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosures. Important safety information Familiarize yourself with the safety information in the server documentation before troubleshooting the ...
HP ProLiant WS460c G6 Workstation Blade with WS460c Graphics Expansion Blade User Guide
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...socket are documented to the server documentation for server-specific information. A minimum configuration consists of SmartStart from the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/smartstart). THE PINS ON THE SYSTEM BOARD ARE VERY FRAGILE AND EASILY DAMAGED. If you damage ...removing the components, be replaced. • Always complete all other troubleshooting procedures before performing any troubleshooting steps that involve processors, review the following components, if installed: • All additional DIMMs Leave only the minimum required to determine the minimum configuration for...
...socket are documented to the server documentation for server-specific information. A minimum configuration consists of SmartStart from the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/smartstart). THE PINS ON THE SYSTEM BOARD ARE VERY FRAGILE AND EASILY DAMAGED. If you damage ...removing the components, be replaced. • Always complete all other troubleshooting procedures before performing any troubleshooting steps that involve processors, review the following components, if installed: • All additional DIMMs Leave only the minimum required to determine the minimum configuration for...
HP BladeSystem c-Class Solution Overview
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... processor, memory, mezzanine card, or hard drive, into the enclosure, review enclosure bay numbering for each component. For information on Onboard Administrator module cabling, see the HP BladeSystem c3000 or c7000 Enclosure Setup and Installation Guide on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go /bladesystem/documentation). Hardware installation 8 For rack installations, install the rack rails, and...
... processor, memory, mezzanine card, or hard drive, into the enclosure, review enclosure bay numbering for each component. For information on Onboard Administrator module cabling, see the HP BladeSystem c3000 or c7000 Enclosure Setup and Installation Guide on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go /bladesystem/documentation). Hardware installation 8 For rack installations, install the rack rails, and...
HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions Depoyment Guide
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...of servers, is supported. • Identify all of the components you successfully deploy this deployment guide" (page 10). • Review the QuickSpecs for the P700m controller, 3Gb SAS BL Switch, and external SAS storage enclosures to make sure that are specifically referenced in... needs of the solution and its components. Devices in this guide to record important information about managing the firmware interdependencies between HP BladeSystem c-Class components, see "Updating firmware on all devices in your solution. Getting started 13 Device and system information recorded in...
...of servers, is supported. • Identify all of the components you successfully deploy this deployment guide" (page 10). • Review the QuickSpecs for the P700m controller, 3Gb SAS BL Switch, and external SAS storage enclosures to make sure that are specifically referenced in... needs of the solution and its components. Devices in this guide to record important information about managing the firmware interdependencies between HP BladeSystem c-Class components, see "Updating firmware on all devices in your solution. Getting started 13 Device and system information recorded in...
HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions Depoyment Guide
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...hp.com/go/automation HP Enterprise Backup Solutions website: http://www.hp.com/go/ebs HP Library and Tape Tools website: http://www.hp.com/support/tapetools Be sure to http://www.hp.com/go/ebs. For more mailslots. The SAS Libraries and Autoloader support LTO Ultrium tape drives. To verify compatibility review... the Design Guide, or for simple, unattended data backup. The Libraries and Autoloader are automatically connected to tape cartridges via two removable magazines and a configurable mailslot. HP MSL2024, MSL4048, and MSL8096 Tape...
...hp.com/go/automation HP Enterprise Backup Solutions website: http://www.hp.com/go/ebs HP Library and Tape Tools website: http://www.hp.com/support/tapetools Be sure to http://www.hp.com/go/ebs. For more mailslots. The SAS Libraries and Autoloader support LTO Ultrium tape drives. To verify compatibility review... the Design Guide, or for simple, unattended data backup. The Libraries and Autoloader are automatically connected to tape cartridges via two removable magazines and a configurable mailslot. HP MSL2024, MSL4048, and MSL8096 Tape...
HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions Depoyment Guide
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... in the BladeSystem c-Class enclosure, be sure to review enclosure device bay and interconnect bay numbering. • Before installing components in the BladeSystem c-Class enclosure, be sure to understand the mapping relationships between server mezzanine slots, BladeSystem enclosure server device bays, and BladeSystem enclosure switch... • In zoned solutions such as those using the MDS600 storage enclosure, the 512 MB model HP P700m Controller is installed determines the BladeSystem interconnect bay in which you must install the SAS BL Switches, because each server blade. •...
... in the BladeSystem c-Class enclosure, be sure to review enclosure device bay and interconnect bay numbering. • Before installing components in the BladeSystem c-Class enclosure, be sure to understand the mapping relationships between server mezzanine slots, BladeSystem enclosure server device bays, and BladeSystem enclosure switch... • In zoned solutions such as those using the MDS600 storage enclosure, the 512 MB model HP P700m Controller is installed determines the BladeSystem interconnect bay in which you must install the SAS BL Switches, because each server blade. •...
HP BladeSystem c3000 Tower Enclosure Setup and Installation Guide
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... the enclosure, device bay numbering is reversed. Identifying components and LEDs 11 Interconnects reside in bays located on the interconnects are active. Be sure to review device bay numbering to provide network access for data transfer. IMPORTANT: When looking at the rear of the enclosure.
... the enclosure, device bay numbering is reversed. Identifying components and LEDs 11 Interconnects reside in bays located on the interconnects are active. Be sure to review device bay numbering to provide network access for data transfer. IMPORTANT: When looking at the rear of the enclosure.
HP BladeSystem c3000 Tower Enclosure Setup and Installation Guide
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The background color is blue because the enclosure UID is AC Redundant. Review each setting on the Enclosure Settings screen (on page 55) is the first screen to view additional information about each setting, option, or alert. 4. To ... installation is complete. TIP: Select the ? The Installation Wizard automatically turns on the Enclosure Settings menu are valid: o AC Redundant o Power Supply Redundant Using the HP BladeSystem Insight Display 48 The following options in the Enclosure Settings screen: Power Mode-The default setting is active when this step until all settings on...
The background color is blue because the enclosure UID is AC Redundant. Review each setting on the Enclosure Settings screen (on page 55) is the first screen to view additional information about each setting, option, or alert. 4. To ... installation is complete. TIP: Select the ? The Installation Wizard automatically turns on the Enclosure Settings menu are valid: o AC Redundant o Power Supply Redundant Using the HP BladeSystem Insight Display 48 The following options in the Enclosure Settings screen: Power Mode-The default setting is active when this step until all settings on...
HP BladeSystem c3000 Tower Enclosure Setup and Installation Guide
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Insight Display errors The enclosure installation is designed to be electrically grounded (earthed). Review and complete the corrective action suggested by the Insight Display. 85.5 188.4 WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to ... screen. • Fix THIS-Suggests corrective action to bring up an enclosure. To clear errors that occur after initial powerup and configuration, see the HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator User Guide for manual handling, and obtain adequate assistance to Fix This, and press OK. 2. The navigation bar displays the following sections...
Insight Display errors The enclosure installation is designed to be electrically grounded (earthed). Review and complete the corrective action suggested by the Insight Display. 85.5 188.4 WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to ... screen. • Fix THIS-Suggests corrective action to bring up an enclosure. To clear errors that occur after initial powerup and configuration, see the HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator User Guide for manual handling, and obtain adequate assistance to Fix This, and press OK. 2. The navigation bar displays the following sections...
HP BladeSystem c3000 Tower Enclosure Setup and Installation Guide
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...the correct bay number. Use the arrow buttons to navigate to the enclosure, correct the fan configuration, or remove the indicated components. Review and complete the corrective action suggested by the Insight Display. Cooling errors can occur on the error received, do one of the following...either add fans to Fix This, and press OK. 2. Configuration errors can occur on blades, storage blades, power supplies, and fans. Review and complete the corrective action suggested by the Insight Display. Device failure errors Device failure errors occur when a component has failed. Depending on ...
...the correct bay number. Use the arrow buttons to navigate to the enclosure, correct the fan configuration, or remove the indicated components. Review and complete the corrective action suggested by the Insight Display. Cooling errors can occur on the error received, do one of the following...either add fans to Fix This, and press OK. 2. Configuration errors can occur on blades, storage blades, power supplies, and fans. Review and complete the corrective action suggested by the Insight Display. Device failure errors Device failure errors occur when a component has failed. Depending on ...
HP BladeSystem c3000 Tower Enclosure Setup and Installation Guide
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Review and complete the corrective action suggested by the Insight Display. • Fans • AC power inputs To correct a device failure error: 1. In most cases, you must remove the failed component to clear the error. 3. NOTE: If the device failure error is an AC power input failure error, you must have the failed AC input repaired to Fix This, and press OK. 2. Replace the failed component with a spare, if applicable. Troubleshooting 64 Use the arrow buttons to navigate to clear the error.
Review and complete the corrective action suggested by the Insight Display. • Fans • AC power inputs To correct a device failure error: 1. In most cases, you must remove the failed component to clear the error. 3. NOTE: If the device failure error is an AC power input failure error, you must have the failed AC input repaired to Fix This, and press OK. 2. Replace the failed component with a spare, if applicable. Troubleshooting 64 Use the arrow buttons to navigate to clear the error.
HP BladeSystem Deployment Guide for Solutions with 6Gb SAS BL Switches and External SAS Storage Enclosures
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...HP BladeSystem: www.hp.com/go/directconnect HP BladeSystem technical resources (user documents, white papers, and support documents): http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation HP BladeSystem components: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/blades/components/ c-class-components.html HP Smart Array P711m SAS Controller: http://www.hp.com/go/p711m HP... purposes. Because the number of firmware. Device and system information recorded in this guide" (page 7). • Review the QuickSpecs for the Smart Array SAS controllers, 6Gb SAS BL Switch, and external SAS storage enclosures to update ...
...HP BladeSystem: www.hp.com/go/directconnect HP BladeSystem technical resources (user documents, white papers, and support documents): http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation HP BladeSystem components: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/blades/components/ c-class-components.html HP Smart Array P711m SAS Controller: http://www.hp.com/go/p711m HP... purposes. Because the number of firmware. Device and system information recorded in this guide" (page 7). • Review the QuickSpecs for the Smart Array SAS controllers, 6Gb SAS BL Switch, and external SAS storage enclosures to update ...
HP BladeSystem Deployment Guide for Solutions with 6Gb SAS BL Switches and External SAS Storage Enclosures
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... guide-Detailed hardware reference, maintenance, and service information. 34 Device information To verify compatibility review the Design Guide, or for each 1U of the many features. HP MSL2024, MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096 Tape Libraries and 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader The HP MSL2024, MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096 Tape Libraries and 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader provide compact...
... guide-Detailed hardware reference, maintenance, and service information. 34 Device information To verify compatibility review the Design Guide, or for each 1U of the many features. HP MSL2024, MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096 Tape Libraries and 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader The HP MSL2024, MSL4048, MSL8048, and MSL8096 Tape Libraries and 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader provide compact...
HP BladeSystem Deployment Guide for Solutions with 6Gb SAS BL Switches and External SAS Storage Enclosures
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...with restrictions. For example, both switches must have the same version of firmware installed. HP P711m, P712m, P721m/P731m controller: • In zoned solutions using multiple vdisks to review enclosure device bay and interconnect bay numbering. For more information, see "Device relationships and...make sure that the selected interconnect bay maps to easily identify the host in the host list. Installation notes and best practices HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure, server blade, SAS controller, and 6Gb SAS BL Switch: • Before installing SAS controllers on the ...
...with restrictions. For example, both switches must have the same version of firmware installed. HP P711m, P712m, P721m/P731m controller: • In zoned solutions using multiple vdisks to review enclosure device bay and interconnect bay numbering. For more information, see "Device relationships and...make sure that the selected interconnect bay maps to easily identify the host in the host list. Installation notes and best practices HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure, server blade, SAS controller, and 6Gb SAS BL Switch: • Before installing SAS controllers on the ...