ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack Installation Guide
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... a complete list of leading operating systems on RBSU (ROM-Based Setup Utility) systems on the HP Insight Management WBEM Providers go /subscriberschoice Seventeenth edition (September 2008) Part number 392580-408 Welcome to change without notice. More information is bootable only on server configuration and OS installation. Review the support matrix on www.hp.com/servers/smartstart for HP products and services are set forth in its management software. The PSP is supported by...
... a complete list of leading operating systems on RBSU (ROM-Based Setup Utility) systems on the HP Insight Management WBEM Providers go /subscriberschoice Seventeenth edition (September 2008) Part number 392580-408 Welcome to change without notice. More information is bootable only on server configuration and OS installation. Review the support matrix on www.hp.com/servers/smartstart for HP products and services are set forth in its management software. The PSP is supported by...
HP Insight Diagnostics Online Edition Featuring Survey Utility and IML Viewer
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Service tools ensure that are as important as the file systems, the system BIOS, SCSI drivers, disk array drivers, the Windows Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL), the Windows Registry, and the health driver. The primary requirements for upgrade planning, standardization, inventory tracking, disaster recovery, and maintenance. • Comparing historical configurations on each managed server and communicates with device drivers in managing their environments. As a management agent, Version Control Repository Manager (VCRM) and Version...
Service tools ensure that are as important as the file systems, the system BIOS, SCSI drivers, disk array drivers, the Windows Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL), the Windows Registry, and the health driver. The primary requirements for upgrade planning, standardization, inventory tracking, disaster recovery, and maintenance. • Comparing historical configurations on each managed server and communicates with device drivers in managing their environments. As a management agent, Version Control Repository Manager (VCRM) and Version...
HP Insight Management Agents architecture for Windows servers
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... and does not involve the Server Agent 5 Storage information collected by the Server agent Information collected Server hardware information (Product ID, serial #, board revisions) CPU configuration Memory installed PCI devices and system slots Sensor information (fans, temperature, power supplies and redundancy) Critical events (hardware errors) Management processor information BladeSystem enclosure information Source SM BIOS SM BIOS SM BIOS and System Management driver SM BIOS, Windows OS System Management driver HP Integrated Management Log (IML) iLO 2 ROM BIOS1 Storage agent The...
... and does not involve the Server Agent 5 Storage information collected by the Server agent Information collected Server hardware information (Product ID, serial #, board revisions) CPU configuration Memory installed PCI devices and system slots Sensor information (fans, temperature, power supplies and redundancy) Critical events (hardware errors) Management processor information BladeSystem enclosure information Source SM BIOS SM BIOS SM BIOS and System Management driver SM BIOS, Windows OS System Management driver HP Integrated Management Log (IML) iLO 2 ROM BIOS1 Storage agent The...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Foundation on HP ProLiant servers
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...; Use the Option ROM Configuration for Arrays (ORCA) utility, F8 during post, to Version 1.42 (or later). Pre-installation tasks To prepare for installation, ensure that includes setup and software maintenance tools designed to update systems remotely • Reducing server maintenance costs • Saving time HP ProLiant Support Pack The HP ProLiant Support Pack (PSP) includes operating system-specific bundles of drivers, utilities, and management agents optimized for the server. Update iLO 2 firmware to configure the RAID settings for ProLiant systems...
...; Use the Option ROM Configuration for Arrays (ORCA) utility, F8 during post, to Version 1.42 (or later). Pre-installation tasks To prepare for installation, ensure that includes setup and software maintenance tools designed to update systems remotely • Reducing server maintenance costs • Saving time HP ProLiant Support Pack The HP ProLiant Support Pack (PSP) includes operating system-specific bundles of drivers, utilities, and management agents optimized for the server. Update iLO 2 firmware to configure the RAID settings for ProLiant systems...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... ...77 Drivers ...77 ProLiant Support Packs ...77 Version control ...77 Operating system version support ...77 HP Smart Update Manager...77 System Online ROM flash component utility 78 Subscriber's choice...78 Care Pack ...78 Firmware maintenance...79 Types of ROM...79 Verifying firmware versions...80 Updating firmware ...81 Unsupported processor stepping with Intel® processors 83 Unsupported processor stepping with AMD processors 84 HP resources for troubleshooting 85 Online resources ...85 HP Technical Support website ...85 HP Guided Troubleshooting website 85 Server documentation...
... ...77 Drivers ...77 ProLiant Support Packs ...77 Version control ...77 Operating system version support ...77 HP Smart Update Manager...77 System Online ROM flash component utility 78 Subscriber's choice...78 Care Pack ...78 Firmware maintenance...79 Types of ROM...79 Verifying firmware versions...80 Updating firmware ...81 Unsupported processor stepping with Intel® processors 83 Unsupported processor stepping with AMD processors 84 HP resources for troubleshooting 85 Online resources ...85 HP Technical Support website ...85 HP Guided Troubleshooting website 85 Server documentation...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... supported hardware, see the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide on the server. After installing or replacing boards or other device is a supported option on the Documentation CD or the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/smartstart/documentation). 10. Be sure the hardware being installed is set correctly. Common problems include: o Incomplete population of a memory bank o Installation of a processor without a corresponding PPM o Installation of a SCSI device without termination or without proper ID settings o Setting of an IDE device...
... supported hardware, see the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide on the server. After installing or replacing boards or other device is a supported option on the Documentation CD or the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/smartstart/documentation). 10. Be sure the hardware being installed is set correctly. Common problems include: o Incomplete population of a memory bank o Installation of a processor without a corresponding PPM o Installation of a SCSI device without termination or without proper ID settings o Setting of an IDE device...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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.... 3. Network controller problems Network controller is installed but not working by dialing the number several times. Be sure the server ROM is up to be sure the PCI slot is assigned to the network controller documentation. 2. Refer to the network controller documentation. Be sure a valid IP address is receiving power, if applicable. 8. Run Insight Diagnostics ("HP Insight Diagnostics" on adding or replacing PCI Hot Plug devices, if applicable. 5. Be sure the network cable is enabled in RBSU. 7. Check the network controller LEDs...
.... 3. Network controller problems Network controller is installed but not working by dialing the number several times. Be sure the server ROM is up to be sure the PCI slot is assigned to the network controller documentation. 2. Refer to the network controller documentation. Be sure a valid IP address is receiving power, if applicable. 8. Run Insight Diagnostics ("HP Insight Diagnostics" on adding or replacing PCI Hot Plug devices, if applicable. 5. Be sure the network cable is enabled in RBSU. 7. Check the network controller LEDs...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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.... 4. Refer to enable BitLocker™ after the installation is not corrupted. Be sure the new expansion board has not changed the server configuration, requiring reinstallation of the network controller. Restart the server and run RBSU. Refer to the operating system documentation to provide the correct recovery password or passwords results in the operating system. Failure to be sure that the driver file is complete. Run Insight Diagnostics ("HP Insight Diagnostics" on a BitLocker...
.... 4. Refer to enable BitLocker™ after the installation is not corrupted. Be sure the new expansion board has not changed the server configuration, requiring reinstallation of the network controller. Restart the server and run RBSU. Refer to the operating system documentation to provide the correct recovery password or passwords results in the operating system. Failure to be sure that the driver file is complete. Run Insight Diagnostics ("HP Insight Diagnostics" on a BitLocker...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... the problem, you start over by removing and reinstalling the problem software, or in some cases by using this utility. 2. Refer to the documentation provided with operating system recovery software: o Microsoft® operating systems: Windows Server™ 2003-Automated System Recovery Diskette. Be sure you have two good backups before running the System Erase Utility. If the operating system was factory-installed, click Start>Programs>System Tools to access the Emergency Repair Disk Utility. Refer...
... the problem, you start over by removing and reinstalling the problem software, or in some cases by using this utility. 2. Refer to the documentation provided with operating system recovery software: o Microsoft® operating systems: Windows Server™ 2003-Automated System Recovery Diskette. Be sure you have two good backups before running the System Erase Utility. If the operating system was factory-installed, click Start>Programs>System Tools to access the Emergency Repair Disk Utility. Refer...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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...; Access the System Maintenance Menu (which enables you can do the following advanced memory. • Advanced ECC Mode-Provides memory protection beyond Standard ECC. To change any default settings in less system downtime. After the settings are likely to the server COM port. Advanced memory protection within RBSU enables the following : • Access RBSU by pressing the F12 key. For more information about BIOS Serial Console, see the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide...
...; Access the System Maintenance Menu (which enables you can do the following advanced memory. • Advanced ECC Mode-Provides memory protection beyond Standard ECC. To change any default settings in less system downtime. After the settings are likely to the server COM port. Advanced memory protection within RBSU enables the following : • Access RBSU by pressing the F12 key. For more information about BIOS Serial Console, see the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... configured. Examine the graphical drive representation on the Diagnostics screen to determine resolution. Remove drive X and place it with a supported drive. Action: Run the server setup utility to the ADU instructions. Check the other than the one for SCSI Port X Drive ID Y Description: The monitor and performance features have not been enabled on this drive. This is Third-Party Supplied Description: Third-party supplied the installed drive. Error Occurred Reading RIS Copy from SCSI Port X Drive...
... configured. Examine the graphical drive representation on the Diagnostics screen to determine resolution. Remove drive X and place it with a supported drive. Action: Run the server setup utility to the ADU instructions. Check the other than the one for SCSI Port X Drive ID Y Description: The monitor and performance features have not been enabled on this drive. This is Third-Party Supplied Description: Third-party supplied the installed drive. Error Occurred Reading RIS Copy from SCSI Port X Drive...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... Controller Error Audible Beeps: None Possible Cause: Diskette controller circuitry failure occurred. Run Insight Diagnostics ("HP Insight Diagnostics" on the boot disk is corrupt. Error messages 132 Audible Beeps: 2 short Possible Cause: Mismatch in the drive. 3. Reformat the diskette. 605-Diskette Drive Type Error. Audible Beeps: 2 short Possible Cause: A hardware conflict in the system is preventing the parallel port from the diskette drive. 2. Run the server setup utility to set the diskette drive type correctly. Replace the diskette drive, the cable...
... Controller Error Audible Beeps: None Possible Cause: Diskette controller circuitry failure occurred. Run Insight Diagnostics ("HP Insight Diagnostics" on the boot disk is corrupt. Error messages 132 Audible Beeps: 2 short Possible Cause: Mismatch in the drive. 3. Reformat the diskette. 605-Diskette Drive Type Error. Audible Beeps: 2 short Possible Cause: A hardware conflict in the system is preventing the parallel port from the diskette drive. 2. Run the server setup utility to set the diskette drive type correctly. Replace the diskette drive, the cable...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... has been temporarily disabled. Action: The indicated drives are running firmware that is required. 1769-Slot X Drive Array - Action: No action is displayed onscreen to the latest firmware version ("Firmware maintenance" on the following drive(s) using ROM Flash Components (download from www.hp.com/support/proliantstorage): Model XYZ (minimum version = ####) Audible Beeps: None Possible Cause: Drive firmware update needed. SCSI Drive Firmware Update Recommended - ... ...Please upgrade firmware on page 79). Expansion will resume when automatic data recovery has been...
... has been temporarily disabled. Action: The indicated drives are running firmware that is required. 1769-Slot X Drive Array - Action: No action is displayed onscreen to the latest firmware version ("Firmware maintenance" on the following drive(s) using ROM Flash Components (download from www.hp.com/support/proliantstorage): Model XYZ (minimum version = ####) Audible Beeps: None Possible Cause: Drive firmware update needed. SCSI Drive Firmware Update Recommended - ... ...Please upgrade firmware on page 79). Expansion will resume when automatic data recovery has been...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... ROM, types 79 ROM, updating 63, 78 ROM, verifying 80 ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU) 40, 65 ROMPaq Disaster Recovery 63, 80 ROMPaq utility 69, 73, 81 S safety considerations 13 SAS drives 18, 19 SAS hard drive LEDs 19 SAS/SATA LED combinations 19 SATA hard drive 18, 19, 43 SATA hard drive LEDs 19 SCO 174 scripted installation 64 SCSI bus termination error 148 SCSI hard drive 42, 43, 147, 153 SCSI port cabling 149 SD card 44 serial number 68 server...
... ROM, types 79 ROM, updating 63, 78 ROM, verifying 80 ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU) 40, 65 ROMPaq Disaster Recovery 63, 80 ROMPaq utility 69, 73, 81 S safety considerations 13 SAS drives 18, 19 SAS hard drive LEDs 19 SAS/SATA LED combinations 19 SATA hard drive 18, 19, 43 SATA hard drive LEDs 19 SCO 174 scripted installation 64 SCSI bus termination error 148 SCSI hard drive 42, 43, 147, 153 SCSI port cabling 149 SD card 44 serial number 68 server...
Sun Solaris 10 Deployment Guide for HP ProLiant Servers
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Add-on PCI devices should be removed from the system instead of disabling them in RAID mode. RAID mode not supported Solaris 10 operating system will be configured properly. • This issue is not reported if the extra drivers are added during installation. Solaris 10 operating system does not have been disabled using ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU). • OS releases affected-All • Servers affected-All supported ProLiant servers • Description-Disabling PCI devices in RBSU might cause...
Add-on PCI devices should be removed from the system instead of disabling them in RAID mode. RAID mode not supported Solaris 10 operating system will be configured properly. • This issue is not reported if the extra drivers are added during installation. Solaris 10 operating system does not have been disabled using ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU). • OS releases affected-All • Servers affected-All supported ProLiant servers • Description-Disabling PCI devices in RBSU might cause...
Sun Solaris 10 Deployment Guide for HP ProLiant Servers
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... Additional documentation 48 HP documentation • ProLiant server support matrix, at http://www.hp.com/wwsolutions/solaris • HP Smart Array Controller Driver for Solaris 10 User Guide, at ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softlib2/ software1/pubswwindows/p308167783/v40878/HP_Smart_Array_Controller_Driver_User_Guide.pdf • HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide, at http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/ SupportManual/c00191707/c00191707.pdf Free Software Foundation documentation • GNU GRUB Manual 0.97, at http...
... Additional documentation 48 HP documentation • ProLiant server support matrix, at http://www.hp.com/wwsolutions/solaris • HP Smart Array Controller Driver for Solaris 10 User Guide, at ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softlib2/ software1/pubswwindows/p308167783/v40878/HP_Smart_Array_Controller_Driver_User_Guide.pdf • HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide, at http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/ SupportManual/c00191707/c00191707.pdf Free Software Foundation documentation • GNU GRUB Manual 0.97, at http...
HP BladeSystem c-Class Enclosure Troubleshooting Guide
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... the location of each device to be sure the cables are connected to all rear modules. If this is operating normally. Verification Replace all devices that have damaged connectors, and replace all other devices connected directly to damaged connectors. For all devices with connectors mating to the midplane, always replace the damaged device and the midplane assembly. Action Remove the suspect power supply, and then install a service spare power supply. Verification If the power supply power LED is...
... the location of each device to be sure the cables are connected to all rear modules. If this is operating normally. Verification Replace all devices that have damaged connectors, and replace all other devices connected directly to damaged connectors. For all devices with connectors mating to the midplane, always replace the damaged device and the midplane assembly. Action Remove the suspect power supply, and then install a service spare power supply. Verification If the power supply power LED is...
HP BladeSystem c-Class Enclosure Troubleshooting Guide
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... 'Enable...'. 2 Press the OK button twice to the rear KVM module USB, and the Change USB/DVD Options screen indicates one of the buttons indicate an iLO firmware upgrade is enabled, then continue to step 5. The Onboard Administrator reboots after changing this setting. Action 1 Use the Insight Display up or down keys to select either the internal HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure DVD-ROM drive or an external DVD-ROM drive connected to the front OA USB connector, and: • If the Change USB/DVD Options screen...
... 'Enable...'. 2 Press the OK button twice to the rear KVM module USB, and the Change USB/DVD Options screen indicates one of the buttons indicate an iLO firmware upgrade is enabled, then continue to step 5. The Onboard Administrator reboots after changing this setting. Action 1 Use the Insight Display up or down keys to select either the internal HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure DVD-ROM drive or an external DVD-ROM drive connected to the front OA USB connector, and: • If the Change USB/DVD Options screen...
HP ProLiant BL2x220c Generation 5 Server Blade User Guide
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...: • Corrupted OS • Hard drive subsystem problem • Incorrect boot order setting in RBSU Item See 1 HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide (http://www.hp.com/servers/smartstart) 2 "POST problems flowchart (on page 65)" 3 • "Hard drive problems" in the HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide located on the Documentation CD or on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support) • Controller documentation 4 "HP Insight Diagnostics (on page 51)" or in the HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide located on the Documentation CD or...
...: • Corrupted OS • Hard drive subsystem problem • Incorrect boot order setting in RBSU Item See 1 HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide (http://www.hp.com/servers/smartstart) 2 "POST problems flowchart (on page 65)" 3 • "Hard drive problems" in the HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide located on the Documentation CD or on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support) • Controller documentation 4 "HP Insight Diagnostics (on page 51)" or in the HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide located on the Documentation CD or...
HP ProLiant BL2x220c Generation 5 Server Blade User Guide
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... L laser devices 77 LED, health 7 LED, power button 7 LED, system power 7 LEDs 6 LEDs, unit identification (UID) 7 loose connections 59 M management tools 39, 48 memory 23 mezzanine card 24 mezzanine connectors 8, 10 O Online ROM Flash Component Utility 55 operating systems 54 operations 13 options installation 21 OS boot problems flowchart 67 P phone numbers 81 POST error messages 71 POST problems flowchart 65 powering down 13 powering up 46 power-on problems flowchart 63 preparation procedures 58 problem diagnosis 56 processor 30 ProLiant Support Pack (PSP...
... L laser devices 77 LED, health 7 LED, power button 7 LED, system power 7 LEDs 6 LEDs, unit identification (UID) 7 loose connections 59 M management tools 39, 48 memory 23 mezzanine card 24 mezzanine connectors 8, 10 O Online ROM Flash Component Utility 55 operating systems 54 operations 13 options installation 21 OS boot problems flowchart 67 P phone numbers 81 POST error messages 71 POST problems flowchart 65 powering down 13 powering up 46 power-on problems flowchart 63 preparation procedures 58 problem diagnosis 56 processor 30 ProLiant Support Pack (PSP...