ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack Installation Guide
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...Review the support matrix on -screen instructions to -Date Download the latest SmartStart CD and ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD from www.hp.com/go /HPwbem Extend your ProLiant server. IMPORTANT: Server hardware and array controller configuration is bootable only on your server infrastructure...Using the Management CD The Management CD provides the tools needed to www.hp.com/go /foundation The pack includes the following CDs: SmartStart, Management, and ProLiant Firmware Maintenance. • HP is proactive in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services....
...Review the support matrix on -screen instructions to -Date Download the latest SmartStart CD and ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD from www.hp.com/go /HPwbem Extend your ProLiant server. IMPORTANT: Server hardware and array controller configuration is bootable only on your server infrastructure...Using the Management CD The Management CD provides the tools needed to www.hp.com/go /foundation The pack includes the following CDs: SmartStart, Management, and ProLiant Firmware Maintenance. • HP is proactive in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services....
HP BladeSystem Management Pack for Microsoft System Center Essentials 2007 User Guide
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.... • The HP ProLiant Server Management Pack 1.0 for selection. This Installation 9 The latest support information is listed in the Microsoft® System Center Integrations Support Matrix. • A network connection has been established from the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/integration), ... appropriate management pack to discover and display HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosures in the HP BladeSystem Enclosure Monitor Manager tool launched during the last steps of firmware are installed on the system. Install the HP BladeSystem Management Pack for Microsoft® System...
.... • The HP ProLiant Server Management Pack 1.0 for selection. This Installation 9 The latest support information is listed in the Microsoft® System Center Integrations Support Matrix. • A network connection has been established from the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/integration), ... appropriate management pack to discover and display HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosures in the HP BladeSystem Enclosure Monitor Manager tool launched during the last steps of firmware are installed on the system. Install the HP BladeSystem Management Pack for Microsoft® System...
HP BladeSystem Management Pack for Microsoft System Center Essentials 2007 User Guide
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... Firmware 1.30 Jun 01 2007 Version HP BladeSystem Thermal Subsystem Name Thermal Subsystem-IT03-ENC-A - Number of max) 30 HP BladeSystem Interconnect Name Bay Collection Interconnect Bays-IT03-ENC-A - BIOS Asset Tag Xxxxxxx - Bay Number 1 - Product Name ProLiant ...BL685c G1 - Part Number 404704-B21 - Integrated Lights-Out Address 192.168.21.79 - Integrated Lights-Out Model iLO2 - Server Name N/A HP BladeSystem Fan Name Fan-Bay1 - Present Power (Watts) 9 ...
... Firmware 1.30 Jun 01 2007 Version HP BladeSystem Thermal Subsystem Name Thermal Subsystem-IT03-ENC-A - Number of max) 30 HP BladeSystem Interconnect Name Bay Collection Interconnect Bays-IT03-ENC-A - BIOS Asset Tag Xxxxxxx - Bay Number 1 - Product Name ProLiant ...BL685c G1 - Part Number 404704-B21 - Integrated Lights-Out Address 192.168.21.79 - Integrated Lights-Out Model iLO2 - Server Name N/A HP BladeSystem Fan Name Fan-Bay1 - Present Power (Watts) 9 ...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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...2007) ...10 375445-xx5 (June 2006) ...10 375445-xx4 (May 2006)...11 375445-xx3 (September 2005) ...11 Getting started...12 HP ProLiant 100 Series Server troubleshooting information 12 How to use this guide ...12 Pre-diagnostic steps ...13 Important safety information...13 Symptom information ...16 ...Prepare the server for diagnosis ...16 Common problem resolution ...17 Loose connections ...17 Service notifications...17 Firmware updates...17 DIMM handling guidelines ...18 Hard drive guidelines ...18 SAS and SATA hard drive guidelines 18 SCSI hard drive guidelines...
...2007) ...10 375445-xx5 (June 2006) ...10 375445-xx4 (May 2006)...11 375445-xx3 (September 2005) ...11 Getting started...12 HP ProLiant 100 Series Server troubleshooting information 12 How to use this guide ...12 Pre-diagnostic steps ...13 Important safety information...13 Symptom information ...16 ...Prepare the server for diagnosis ...16 Common problem resolution ...17 Loose connections ...17 Service notifications...17 Firmware updates...17 DIMM handling guidelines ...18 Hard drive guidelines ...18 SAS and SATA hard drive guidelines 18 SCSI hard drive guidelines...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... the system current ...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...
... the system current ...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...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... added new POST error messages and beep codes (on page 114) 375445-xx6 (September 2007) The sixth edition of the HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide, part number 375445-xx6, included the following additions and updates: • Added new information about preventing electrostatic... (on page 79): o Added new technology o Expanded existing information o Added new firmware update procedures for unsupported processor stepping 375445-xx5 (June 2006) The fifth edition of the HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide, part number 375445-xx5, included the following additions: • Added three ...
... added new POST error messages and beep codes (on page 114) 375445-xx6 (September 2007) The sixth edition of the HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide, part number 375445-xx6, included the following additions and updates: • Added new information about preventing electrostatic... (on page 79): o Added new technology o Expanded existing information o Added new firmware update procedures for unsupported processor stepping 375445-xx5 (June 2006) The fifth edition of the HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide, part number 375445-xx5, included the following additions: • Added three ...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... symptoms that contain troubleshooting information. • Error messages (on page 17) Many server problems are caused by loose connections, outdated firmware, and other issues. The flowcharts identify a diagnostic tool or a process to help solve the problem. • Hardware problems (...How to use the following descriptions: • Common problem resolution (on page 90) Getting started HP ProLiant 100 Series Server troubleshooting information For HP ProLiant 100 Series Server troubleshooting information, see the respective server user guides. This guide provides common procedures and...
... symptoms that contain troubleshooting information. • Error messages (on page 17) Many server problems are caused by loose connections, outdated firmware, and other issues. The flowcharts identify a diagnostic tool or a process to help solve the problem. • Hardware problems (...How to use the following descriptions: • Common problem resolution (on page 90) Getting started HP ProLiant 100 Series Server troubleshooting information For HP ProLiant 100 Series Server troubleshooting information, see the respective server user guides. This guide provides common procedures and...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... and sockets for bent pins or other damage. For detailed information on updating firmware, see "Subscriber's Choice (on the HP ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD and the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support) • The most recent version of firmware updates. For more information, see "Firmware maintenance (on the product page. Common problem resolution 17 Service notifications To...
... and sockets for bent pins or other damage. For detailed information on updating firmware, see "Subscriber's Choice (on the HP ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD and the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support) • The most recent version of firmware updates. For more information, see "Firmware maintenance (on the product page. Common problem resolution 17 Service notifications To...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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...for the maintenance and service guide. HP ProLiant maintenance and service guides: o Business Support Center (http://www.hp.com/go/bizsupport) Select Manuals. o HP BladeSystem p-Class Support and Documents (http://www.hp.com/products/servers/proliant-bl/p-class/info) Diagnostic flowcharts 22 ... blade fault indications flowchart Troubleshooting flowchart reference websites Each flowchart contains references to locate software, firmware, and drivers. 2. HP Technical Support (http://www.hp.com/support) Select your country and then follow the instructions to external websites. The General...
...for the maintenance and service guide. HP ProLiant maintenance and service guides: o Business Support Center (http://www.hp.com/go/bizsupport) Select Manuals. o HP BladeSystem p-Class Support and Documents (http://www.hp.com/products/servers/proliant-bl/p-class/info) Diagnostic flowcharts 22 ... blade fault indications flowchart Troubleshooting flowchart reference websites Each flowchart contains references to locate software, firmware, and drivers. 2. HP Technical Support (http://www.hp.com/support) Select your country and then follow the instructions to external websites. The General...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... each time. Hardware problems 48 The DIMMs are not installed according to identify if a PPM failure occurred. If the system is configured with HP iLO 2 Firmware version 1.77 or later, the IML message reports the following message: Uncorrectable Memory Error (Module Unknown) This does NOT indicate a failed DIMM...emits continuous beeps, and an entry is logged to the Integrated Management Log (IML) Possible cause: The server is an HP ProLiant G6 server with the access panel open or removed. Follow the warnings and cautionary information in improper airflow and improper cooling that channel....
... each time. Hardware problems 48 The DIMMs are not installed according to identify if a PPM failure occurred. If the system is configured with HP iLO 2 Firmware version 1.77 or later, the IML message reports the following message: Uncorrectable Memory Error (Module Unknown) This does NOT indicate a failed DIMM...emits continuous beeps, and an entry is logged to the Integrated Management Log (IML) Possible cause: The server is an HP ProLiant G6 server with the access panel open or removed. Follow the warnings and cautionary information in improper airflow and improper cooling that channel....
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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...LAN connectivity, automatic network configuration, external power backup, group administration, and functions available with the Remote Insight Board. Some of available firmware revisions. Enter the product ID and press the Enter key. 8. The server will automatically reboot. ROMPaq utility The ROMPaq utility enables ...Lights-Out Edition User Guide on the Documentation CD or on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/lights-out). Enter the serial number and press the Enter key. 6. Online versions of selected ProLiant servers that causes the system to confirm exiting RBSU. 5. For...
...LAN connectivity, automatic network configuration, external power backup, group administration, and functions available with the Remote Insight Board. Some of available firmware revisions. Enter the product ID and press the Enter key. 8. The server will automatically reboot. ROMPaq utility The ROMPaq utility enables ...Lights-Out Edition User Guide on the Documentation CD or on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/lights-out). Enter the serial number and press the Enter key. 6. Online versions of selected ProLiant servers that causes the system to confirm exiting RBSU. 5. For...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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...utility, refer to the Management CD in the HP ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack or the HP SIM website (http://www.hp.com/go/hpsim). Refer to accomplish normal administrative tasks from any authorized network client, sends alerts, and provides other server management functions. HP Systems Insight Manager HP SIM is a web-based application that allows system.... The Erase Utility can : • Remotely power up, power down, or reboot the host server. • Send alerts from the Pre-Failure Warranty for firmware downloads, verification of the SmartStart CD ("SmartStart software" on the...
...utility, refer to the Management CD in the HP ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack or the HP SIM website (http://www.hp.com/go/hpsim). Refer to accomplish normal administrative tasks from any authorized network client, sends alerts, and provides other server management functions. HP Systems Insight Manager HP SIM is a web-based application that allows system.... The Erase Utility can : • Remotely power up, power down, or reboot the host server. • Send alerts from the Pre-Failure Warranty for firmware downloads, verification of the SmartStart CD ("SmartStart software" on the...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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...Change Control and Proactive Notification to notify customers 30 to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go /pcn). To create a profile and select notifications, refer to 60 days in advance of charge from the ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD. This CD and others can be supported by ...each target server For more information, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support). Subscriber's choice HP's Subscriber's Choice is a customizable subscription sign-up service ...
...Change Control and Proactive Notification to notify customers 30 to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go /pcn). To create a profile and select notifications, refer to 60 days in advance of charge from the ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD. This CD and others can be supported by ...each target server For more information, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support). Subscriber's choice HP's Subscriber's Choice is a customizable subscription sign-up service ...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... • Option ROMs (on issues and resolve problems without taking servers offline. NOTE: The server ships with a more recent version. Firmware maintenance HP has developed technologies to help ensure that acts as two, separate 4-MB ROMs. In the standard implementation, one side of the ROM... other side of the most current ROM image are available in either the redundant ROM feature or the Disaster Recovery feature. ProLiant servers support either redundant ROM or a ROM backup. The process of these technologies also reduce server management efforts, enabling administrators to...
... • Option ROMs (on issues and resolve problems without taking servers offline. NOTE: The server ships with a more recent version. Firmware maintenance HP has developed technologies to help ensure that acts as two, separate 4-MB ROMs. In the standard implementation, one side of the ROM... other side of the most current ROM image are available in either the redundant ROM feature or the Disaster Recovery feature. ProLiant servers support either redundant ROM or a ROM backup. The process of these technologies also reduce server management efforts, enabling administrators to...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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...). Software tools and solutions 82 Boot the server from the ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD. If you use the Firmware Maintenance CD, the Firmware Maintenance CD interface opens automatically. Click Install Firmware. Insert the Firmware Maintenance CD or USB drive key. System Halted." For more information, see the HP ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD User Guide on page 77)." Select and...
...). Software tools and solutions 82 Boot the server from the ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD. If you use the Firmware Maintenance CD, the Firmware Maintenance CD interface opens automatically. Click Install Firmware. Insert the Firmware Maintenance CD or USB drive key. System Halted." For more information, see the HP ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD User Guide on page 77)." Select and...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... Maintenance tab. New steppings of the following commands to access the Firmware Maintenance CD: In Windows®: \_autorun\autorun_win In Linux: /autorun 2. For more information, see the HP ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD User Guide on Intel® processors, you must update... the system ROM to previous steppings. The Firmware Maintenance CD interface is displayed: Unsupported Processor Detected System will ONLY ...
... Maintenance tab. New steppings of the following commands to access the Firmware Maintenance CD: In Windows®: \_autorun\autorun_win In Linux: /autorun 2. For more information, see the HP ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD User Guide on Intel® processors, you must update... the system ROM to previous steppings. The Firmware Maintenance CD interface is displayed: Unsupported Processor Detected System will ONLY ...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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...Drive Array - Audible Beeps: None Action: For cabling configuration information, refer to the latest firmware version ("Firmware maintenance" on page 79). 5. Obsolete Data Found in the array accelerator is resolved. ProLiant Storage System Not Responding SCSI Port Y: ...Check storage system power switch and cables. SCSI ... the cables are connected properly and securely. 4. 1774-Slot X Drive Array - Action: 1. Check the external ProLiant power switch. Reconfigure the drives to retry. Be sure the cables are attached correctly. Data found on to different SCSI ports.
...Drive Array - Audible Beeps: None Action: For cabling configuration information, refer to the latest firmware version ("Firmware maintenance" on page 79). 5. Obsolete Data Found in the array accelerator is resolved. ProLiant Storage System Not Responding SCSI Port Y: ...Check storage system power switch and cables. SCSI ... the cables are connected properly and securely. 4. 1774-Slot X Drive Array - Action: 1. Check the external ProLiant power switch. Reconfigure the drives to retry. Be sure the cables are attached correctly. Data found on to different SCSI ports.
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... Condition Detected SCSI Port Y: Side-Panel must be Closed to the latest firmware version ("Firmware maintenance" on page 171) before proceeding. 3. Action: • Check cooling fan operation by HP should attempt to the controller documentation. 1776-Drive Array Reports Improper SCSI Port...Redundant Power Supply Malfunction Detected SCSI Port Y: Wide SCSI Transfer Failed SCSI Port Y: Interrupt Signal Inoperative SCSI Port y: Unsupported ProLiant Storage System Detected Audible Beeps: None Possible Cause: Environment threshold was violated on the drive enclosure. Error messages 149 Ports...
... Condition Detected SCSI Port Y: Side-Panel must be Closed to the latest firmware version ("Firmware maintenance" on page 171) before proceeding. 3. Action: • Check cooling fan operation by HP should attempt to the controller documentation. 1776-Drive Array Reports Improper SCSI Port...Redundant Power Supply Malfunction Detected SCSI Port Y: Wide SCSI Transfer Failed SCSI Port Y: Interrupt Signal Inoperative SCSI Port y: Unsupported ProLiant Storage System Detected Audible Beeps: None Possible Cause: Environment threshold was violated on the drive enclosure. Error messages 149 Ports...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... failure. • If the message indicates to the latest firmware version ("Firmware maintenance" on the specified port until the POST error message is correct, replace cables on page 79). 4. If the ProLiant Storage System power LED is required. 1779-Slot X Drive Array... - If the routing is eliminated. 1778-Drive Array Resuming Automatic Data Recovery Process Audible Beeps: None Possible Cause: A controller reset or power cycle occurred while Automatic Data Recovery was in progress. Reseat the controller in the HP...
... failure. • If the message indicates to the latest firmware version ("Firmware maintenance" on the specified port until the POST error message is correct, replace cables on page 79). 4. If the ProLiant Storage System power LED is required. 1779-Slot X Drive Array... - If the routing is eliminated. 1778-Drive Array Resuming Automatic Data Recovery Process Audible Beeps: None Possible Cause: A controller reset or power cycle occurred while Automatic Data Recovery was in progress. Reseat the controller in the HP...
HP Insight Diagnostics User Guide
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... 1024x768 graphics controller support HP Insight Diagnostics Offline Edition requires the following : • Check the computer health and status LEDs. • Use the Insight Diagnostics Survey feature to verify the hardware configuration and firmware versions. • Use... for Linux requires the following: • HP System Management Homepage • HP Server Management Application and Agents • HP ProLiant Linux Deployment Utility • 512 MB of operation HP Insight Diagnostics is placed. System requirements HP Insight Diagnostics Online Edition for Windows® requires...
... 1024x768 graphics controller support HP Insight Diagnostics Offline Edition requires the following : • Check the computer health and status LEDs. • Use the Insight Diagnostics Survey feature to verify the hardware configuration and firmware versions. • Use... for Linux requires the following: • HP System Management Homepage • HP Server Management Application and Agents • HP ProLiant Linux Deployment Utility • 512 MB of operation HP Insight Diagnostics is placed. System requirements HP Insight Diagnostics Online Edition for Windows® requires...