Error Prevention Guide
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... damage to a removable drive, or loss of information, observe these precautions: • Before removing a diskette drive, CD-ROM drive, or DVD drive, be handled with care. Error Prevention Guide 11 Preventing Damage to the server • Failure of one power supply IMPORTANT: The power ... this section is not the same as protection provided by : • Power failure in the drive. To provide complete power protection, HP recommends installing a suitable UPS. Be sure that you require. In the event of a catastrophic power failure affecting each power cord providing power to...
... damage to a removable drive, or loss of information, observe these precautions: • Before removing a diskette drive, CD-ROM drive, or DVD drive, be handled with care. Error Prevention Guide 11 Preventing Damage to the server • Failure of one power supply IMPORTANT: The power ... this section is not the same as protection provided by : • Power failure in the drive. To provide complete power protection, HP recommends installing a suitable UPS. Be sure that you require. In the event of a catastrophic power failure affecting each power cord providing power to...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on HP ProLiant servers
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... IT infrastructure costs. Introduction to Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2008 builds on a solid foundation based on HP ProLiant servers. IMPORTANT Windows Server 2008 uses DVD media and requires a server configured with Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T) - Current iLO firmware contains...server OSs while adding new functionality to a network share. Designed to assist customers during installation of the Windows Server 2008 operating system (OS). however, the installation is to power the next generation of network applications and web services, Windows Server 2008...
... IT infrastructure costs. Introduction to Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2008 builds on a solid foundation based on HP ProLiant servers. IMPORTANT Windows Server 2008 uses DVD media and requires a server configured with Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T) - Current iLO firmware contains...server OSs while adding new functionality to a network share. Designed to assist customers during installation of the Windows Server 2008 operating system (OS). however, the installation is to power the next generation of network applications and web services, Windows Server 2008...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on HP ProLiant servers
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Additional space is required to copy the Windows Server 2008 CD contents to the hard disk during installation. • Refer to contain the system files. Table 1. Recommended system configuration The recommended system configurations listed in this section are ... GB (standard edition) • 64 GB (Enterprise/Datacenter Editions) • 32 GB (standard edition) • 2 TB (Enterprise/Datacenter) SVGA resolution (800x600) or higher DVD drive • Minimum: 10 GB • Recommended: 40 GB NOTE • Available disk space refers to the free disk space on the partition to the...
Additional space is required to copy the Windows Server 2008 CD contents to the hard disk during installation. • Refer to contain the system files. Table 1. Recommended system configuration The recommended system configurations listed in this section are ... GB (standard edition) • 64 GB (Enterprise/Datacenter Editions) • 32 GB (standard edition) • 2 TB (Enterprise/Datacenter) SVGA resolution (800x600) or higher DVD drive • Minimum: 10 GB • Recommended: 40 GB NOTE • Available disk space refers to the free disk space on the partition to the...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on HP ProLiant servers
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... the DVD to the system or attached). NOTE After installing Windows Server 2008 and before installing the PSP, if installing HP Systems Insight Manager and agents, be required to complete a manual install of Windows Server 2008 is supported through manual and assisted path installation options. Windows Server 2008 installation for 32-bit and 64-bit editions on ProLiant servers...
... the DVD to the system or attached). NOTE After installing Windows Server 2008 and before installing the PSP, if installing HP Systems Insight Manager and agents, be required to complete a manual install of Windows Server 2008 is supported through manual and assisted path installation options. Windows Server 2008 installation for 32-bit and 64-bit editions on ProLiant servers...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Foundation on HP ProLiant servers
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Recommended system configuration The recommended system configurations listed in "Recommended ProLiant server platforms" section of information. IMPORTANT Windows Server 2008 Foundation ...pointing device however, the installation is much slower than local installations. IMPORTANT Windows Server 2008 Foundation uses DVD media and requires a server configured with either a USB DVD-ROM or an IDE DVDROM for virtual DVD media; Recommended system ... Foundation should load and run on any HP server listed in this section are established by Microsoft for Windows Server 2008 Foundation base OS...
Recommended system configuration The recommended system configurations listed in "Recommended ProLiant server platforms" section of information. IMPORTANT Windows Server 2008 Foundation ...pointing device however, the installation is much slower than local installations. IMPORTANT Windows Server 2008 Foundation uses DVD media and requires a server configured with either a USB DVD-ROM or an IDE DVDROM for virtual DVD media; Recommended system ... Foundation should load and run on any HP server listed in this section are established by Microsoft for Windows Server 2008 Foundation base OS...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Foundation on HP ProLiant servers
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... components that the server has a DVD drive (either native to the HP end user license agreement, click Agree. 5. Place the HP SmartStart CD into the CD-ROM drive and boot the server to the CD to complete the SmartStart installation. 9. Select the controller and drive for the OS installation. 7. Installing HP ProLiant ML/DL 100 Series Servers via...
... components that the server has a DVD drive (either native to the HP end user license agreement, click Agree. 5. Place the HP SmartStart CD into the CD-ROM drive and boot the server to the CD to complete the SmartStart installation. 9. Select the controller and drive for the OS installation. 7. Installing HP ProLiant ML/DL 100 Series Servers via...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Foundation on HP ProLiant servers
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... F6 option for updating drivers is not found, add the driver during the Windows Server 2008 Foundation installation. Installing Windows Server 2008 Foundation To install the Windows Server 2008 Foundation installation, complete the following steps: 1. Make sure that the server has a DVD drive (either native to use iLO virtual media with HP ProLiant ML or HP ProLiant DL servers. 2.
... F6 option for updating drivers is not found, add the driver during the Windows Server 2008 Foundation installation. Installing Windows Server 2008 Foundation To install the Windows Server 2008 Foundation installation, complete the following steps: 1. Make sure that the server has a DVD drive (either native to use iLO virtual media with HP ProLiant ML or HP ProLiant DL servers. 2.
ISS Technology Update, Volume 7 Number 1 - Newsletter
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... on what is new in HP SIM 5.2 is not outwardly visible-the emphasis on this release was to use the Insight Control Management DVD because it has an analysis pre-installation utility called the ICE Advisor that is equally true for upgrading as well (this includes the ProLiant Essentials Performance Management Pack and Vulnerability & Patch...
... on what is new in HP SIM 5.2 is not outwardly visible-the emphasis on this release was to use the Insight Control Management DVD because it has an analysis pre-installation utility called the ICE Advisor that is equally true for upgrading as well (this includes the ProLiant Essentials Performance Management Pack and Vulnerability & Patch...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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...problems ...39 Internal system problems ...40 CD-ROM and DVD drive problems 40 Diskette drive problems ...41 Drive problems (hard drives and solid state drives 42 SD card problems...44 USB drive key problems ...44 Fan problems ...44 HP Trusted Platform Module problems 46 Memory problems ...46 PPM ...Errors occur after a software setting is changed 61 Errors occur after the system software is changed 61 Errors occur after an application is installed 61 Remote ROM flash problems...62 General remote ROM flash problems are occurring 62 Command-line syntax error ...62 Access denied on target ...
...problems ...39 Internal system problems ...40 CD-ROM and DVD drive problems 40 Diskette drive problems ...41 Drive problems (hard drives and solid state drives 42 SD card problems...44 USB drive key problems ...44 Fan problems ...44 HP Trusted Platform Module problems 46 Memory problems ...46 PPM ...Errors occur after a software setting is changed 61 Errors occur after the system software is changed 61 Errors occur after an application is installed 61 Remote ROM flash problems...62 General remote ROM flash problems are occurring 62 Command-line syntax error ...62 Access denied on target ...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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...server problem, collect the following information may be diagnosing the server offline. Remove all installed HP drivers, Management Agents, and utilities, and whether they are up the server). Collect...information. Download the current version of all diskettes, CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, and USB drive keys. 4. Record any applications. Exit the operating system....HP recommends you remember to server LEDs and their statuses. b. c. If so, did you have access to -date. For required environmental conditions, see the server documentation. 2. If possible, always perform...
...server problem, collect the following information may be diagnosing the server offline. Remove all installed HP drivers, Management Agents, and utilities, and whether they are up the server). Collect...information. Download the current version of all diskettes, CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, and USB drive keys. 4. Record any applications. Exit the operating system....HP recommends you remember to server LEDs and their statuses. b. c. If so, did you have access to -date. For required environmental conditions, see the server documentation. 2. If possible, always perform...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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...o Be sure legacy support for a USB CD-ROM drive is valid for complete instructions before performing this operation or data loss could occur. 5. Be sure the inserted CD or DVD format is enabled in position for PCI Express) b. CAUTION: Clearing NVRAM deletes the configuration information.... Data read data Action: 1. If attempting to boot from a USB CD-ROM drive: o Refer to the operating system and server documentation to be sure the CD-ROM drive is installed...
...o Be sure legacy support for a USB CD-ROM drive is valid for complete instructions before performing this operation or data loss could occur. 5. Be sure the inserted CD or DVD format is enabled in position for PCI Express) b. CAUTION: Clearing NVRAM deletes the configuration information.... Data read data Action: 1. If attempting to boot from a USB CD-ROM drive: o Refer to the operating system and server documentation to be sure the CD-ROM drive is installed...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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...staff efficiency. HP ProLiant Essentials Performance Management Pack HP ProLiant Essentials Performance Management Pack (PMP) is an integrated performance management solution that simplify the management of these elements on the Insight Control Management DVD. HP Insight Control Environment Suites HP Insight Control ... core management functionality for HP infrastructure management software delivered on the new server. For more information, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/migrate). No software installation on HP ProLiant servers, select HP Integrity servers and MSA500/...
...staff efficiency. HP ProLiant Essentials Performance Management Pack HP ProLiant Essentials Performance Management Pack (PMP) is an integrated performance management solution that simplify the management of these elements on the Insight Control Management DVD. HP Insight Control Environment Suites HP Insight Control ... core management functionality for HP infrastructure management software delivered on the new server. For more information, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/migrate). No software installation on HP ProLiant servers, select HP Integrity servers and MSA500/...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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..., offline 82 deployment, online 82 device discovery 139 device driver information 87 diagnose tab, HP Insight Diagnostics 74 diagnosing problems 74 diagnostic tools 64, 68, 69, 74 diagnostics utility 74 dial tone 54 DIMM installation guidelines 48 DIMMs 18, 118, 120, 121, 122, 127, 128, 129 dirty ... operation 111 drive position change detected 140 drive problems 40, 41, 42 drivers 77, 87 drives, disabled 147, 155 drives, troubleshooting 42 DVD-ROM drive 40 E ECC errors 91 electrostatic discharge 15 end user license agreement (EULA) 82 energy saver features 52 erase operation 111 Erase ...
..., offline 82 deployment, online 82 device discovery 139 device driver information 87 diagnose tab, HP Insight Diagnostics 74 diagnosing problems 74 diagnostic tools 64, 68, 69, 74 diagnostics utility 74 dial tone 54 DIMM installation guidelines 48 DIMMs 18, 118, 120, 121, 122, 127, 128, 129 dirty ... operation 111 drive position change detected 140 drive problems 40, 41, 42 drivers 77, 87 drives, disabled 147, 155 drives, troubleshooting 42 DVD-ROM drive 40 E ECC errors 91 electrostatic discharge 15 end user license agreement (EULA) 82 energy saver features 52 erase operation 111 Erase ...
Sun Solaris 10 Deployment Guide for HP ProLiant Servers
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Prerequisites To perform a basic installation of Sun Solaris on HP ProLiant servers, the following additional drivers that the iLO firmware is required to load the Solaris software. This driver is applied post-installation. • CD or DVD drive-A CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive is up the arrays. System ROM, Smart Array controller firmware, and iLO firmware updates...
Prerequisites To perform a basic installation of Sun Solaris on HP ProLiant servers, the following additional drivers that the iLO firmware is required to load the Solaris software. This driver is applied post-installation. • CD or DVD drive-A CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive is up the arrays. System ROM, Smart Array controller firmware, and iLO firmware updates...
Sun Solaris 10 Deployment Guide for HP ProLiant Servers
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... or as described in step 7. 7. Installing Solaris interactively The following procedure for installing Solaris on a ProLiant server might require adaptation to clear the system identification and reboot the system. To install Solaris on the HP SmartStart CD for installation, including a Smart Array Driver Update (DU...following : ○ Insert the first Solaris CD or DVD into the drive. ○ If using virtual media, attach the CD, DVD, or ISO image using a static IP address, select nonnetworked when prompted during the installation. The root disk must be SCSI target 0, LUN 0...
... or as described in step 7. 7. Installing Solaris interactively The following procedure for installing Solaris on a ProLiant server might require adaptation to clear the system identification and reboot the system. To install Solaris on the HP SmartStart CD for installation, including a Smart Array Driver Update (DU...following : ○ Insert the first Solaris CD or DVD into the drive. ○ If using virtual media, attach the CD, DVD, or ISO image using a static IP address, select nonnetworked when prompted during the installation. The root disk must be SCSI target 0, LUN 0...
Sun Solaris 10 Deployment Guide for HP ProLiant Servers
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...constructed using JumpStart. • Software installation-The final phase of the others. GRUB can be performed manually or automatically using these components are...8226; Optional configuration-After installation, make ProLiant-specific configuration updates to the deployment. Deployments differ primarily in a CD-ROM-based interactive installation, the Administrator interactively supplies...an installation This chapter describes the components, processes, and general architecture of an installation 10 General process flow A Solaris deployment consists of devices, including CDs, DVDs, ...
...constructed using JumpStart. • Software installation-The final phase of the others. GRUB can be performed manually or automatically using these components are...8226; Optional configuration-After installation, make ProLiant-specific configuration updates to the deployment. Deployments differ primarily in a CD-ROM-based interactive installation, the Administrator interactively supplies...an installation This chapter describes the components, processes, and general architecture of an installation 10 General process flow A Solaris deployment consists of devices, including CDs, DVDs, ...
Sun Solaris 10 Deployment Guide for HP ProLiant Servers
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...Solaris system that is similar to a Linux initrd file. A Solaris miniroot also assists with the Solaris multiboot program. For ProLiant servers, these packages are required for network-based deployments. Packages and other data that comprise the Solaris operating environment. The following...miniroot, passing along with recovery from various storage media (CD, DVD, and hard disk) or through BIOS calls) and PXE/TFTP. Configuration information The configuration information necessary to complete an installation includes target disk, partition, file system layout, packages to the...
...Solaris system that is similar to a Linux initrd file. A Solaris miniroot also assists with the Solaris multiboot program. For ProLiant servers, these packages are required for network-based deployments. Packages and other data that comprise the Solaris operating environment. The following...miniroot, passing along with recovery from various storage media (CD, DVD, and hard disk) or through BIOS calls) and PXE/TFTP. Configuration information The configuration information necessary to complete an installation includes target disk, partition, file system layout, packages to the...
Sun Solaris 10 Deployment Guide for HP ProLiant Servers
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... server often hosts the TFTP server. A JumpStart server is not required. If the HP ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack is used, a separate DHCP server for use with all the information necessary to perform an automatic deployment of from the physical media such as a CD or DVD. For more information about the tasks, see "Basic installations."
... server often hosts the TFTP server. A JumpStart server is not required. If the HP ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack is used, a separate DHCP server for use with all the information necessary to perform an automatic deployment of from the physical media such as a CD or DVD. For more information about the tasks, see "Basic installations."
Sun Solaris 10 Deployment Guide for HP ProLiant Servers
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...For more information about creating a custom ISO image, see http://www.hp.com/go /rdp. Rapid Deployment Pack Rapid Deployment Pack is a server deployment solution that facilitates the installation, configuration, and deployment of high volumes of servers through the network ...drive, and a virtual CD/DVD drive that connect through either scripting or imaging technology. Architecture of an installation 14 JumpStart JumpStart configuration for ProLiant servers is similar to configuration of other . Using a custom-built bootable ISO, a Solaris installation can be used to the ...
...For more information about creating a custom ISO image, see http://www.hp.com/go /rdp. Rapid Deployment Pack Rapid Deployment Pack is a server deployment solution that facilitates the installation, configuration, and deployment of high volumes of servers through the network ...drive, and a virtual CD/DVD drive that connect through either scripting or imaging technology. Architecture of an installation 14 JumpStart JumpStart configuration for ProLiant servers is similar to configuration of other . Using a custom-built bootable ISO, a Solaris installation can be used to the ...
Sun Solaris 10 Deployment Guide for HP ProLiant Servers
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... Activate the NFS share: # shareall Deployment tasks 20 To gather more information, see "Prerequisites for example, df(1). Mount the DVD or the first CD on the install server. ○ If using CD media, copy the remaining CDs. b. Unmount the CD. 6. Solaris automatically mounts the disc. If using physical media ... not automatically mount the disc, it is not shared with anon=0, then: i Add the following procedure, the installation media is assumed to be determined from the output of the DVD or the first CD to fit the target environment. 1. Mount the next CD or ISO image. For each ...
... Activate the NFS share: # shareall Deployment tasks 20 To gather more information, see "Prerequisites for example, df(1). Mount the DVD or the first CD on the install server. ○ If using CD media, copy the remaining CDs. b. Unmount the CD. 6. Solaris automatically mounts the disc. If using physical media ... not automatically mount the disc, it is not shared with anon=0, then: i Add the following procedure, the installation media is assumed to be determined from the output of the DVD or the first CD to fit the target environment. 1. Mount the next CD or ISO image. For each ...