ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack Installation Guide
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... operating system CD and product identification numbers and keys are U.S. This pack supports HP ProLiant ML and DL 300, 500, and 700 servers, HP ProLiant server blades, and the HP BladeSystem c-Class. • SmartStart - SmartStart automatically installs the PSP after the ...installation. Boot the SmartStart CD and click Getting Started, for HP ProLiant server products. IMPORTANT: Server hardware and array controller configuration is automatically installed after the assisted installation. Manual Installation using ORCA (Option ROM Configuration for technical or editorial errors...
... operating system CD and product identification numbers and keys are U.S. This pack supports HP ProLiant ML and DL 300, 500, and 700 servers, HP ProLiant server blades, and the HP BladeSystem c-Class. • SmartStart - SmartStart automatically installs the PSP after the ...installation. Boot the SmartStart CD and click Getting Started, for HP ProLiant server products. IMPORTANT: Server hardware and array controller configuration is automatically installed after the assisted installation. Manual Installation using ORCA (Option ROM Configuration for technical or editorial errors...
HP BladeSystem Management Pack version 1.0 for Microsoft System Center Essentials Troubleshooting Assistant
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...Management Pack with "Hewlett-Packard". Deleting the management packs manually The management packs can be deleted manually from the Add or Remove Programs menu in the Control Panel after manually deleting the HP BladeSystem Management Pack from the operator console. Open the .... Identifying imported HP BladeSystem Management Packs To identify imported HP BladeSystem Management Packs and their versions on a remote System Center Essentials console environment. Select the Administration tab. 3. If the purpose of the HP ProLiant Server Management Pack for each HP Management Pack. ...
...Management Pack with "Hewlett-Packard". Deleting the management packs manually The management packs can be deleted manually from the Add or Remove Programs menu in the Control Panel after manually deleting the HP BladeSystem Management Pack from the operator console. Open the .... Identifying imported HP BladeSystem Management Packs To identify imported HP BladeSystem Management Packs and their versions on a remote System Center Essentials console environment. Select the Administration tab. 3. If the purpose of the HP ProLiant Server Management Pack for each HP Management Pack. ...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... the link for the maintenance and service guide. The following websites correspond to the numbered websites in "General diagnosis flowchart (on page 25)." HP ProLiant maintenance and service guides: o Business Support Center (http://www.hp.com/go/bizsupport) Select Manuals. The General diagnosis flowchart is a generic troubleshooting process to external websites. Under Servers, select...
... the link for the maintenance and service guide. The following websites correspond to the numbered websites in "General diagnosis flowchart (on page 25)." HP ProLiant maintenance and service guides: o Business Support Center (http://www.hp.com/go/bizsupport) Select Manuals. The General diagnosis flowchart is a generic troubleshooting process to external websites. Under Servers, select...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... for entries indicating why the software failed. 2. o Linux-Refer to the NetWare documentation for ProLiant website (http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/servers/linux). Application software problems Software locks up the server from the server setup utility and manually set the software switches. Check the application log and operating system log for information...
... for entries indicating why the software failed. 2. o Linux-Refer to the NetWare documentation for ProLiant website (http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/servers/linux). Application software problems Software locks up the server from the server setup utility and manually set the software switches. Check the application log and operating system log for information...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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...performing a wide range of configuration activities, including: • Configuring hardware using the Insight Diagnostics Utility ("HP Insight Diagnostics" on many of the manual steps in a rapid manner. SmartStart has been tested on page 74) • Installing software drivers ...of utilities and important documentation that have internet connection, the SmartStart Autorun Menu provides access to a complete list of ProLiant system software. • Enabling access to create standard server configuration scripts. Software tools and solutions Configuration tools SmartStart software...
...performing a wide range of configuration activities, including: • Configuring hardware using the Insight Diagnostics Utility ("HP Insight Diagnostics" on many of the manual steps in a rapid manner. SmartStart has been tested on page 74) • Installing software drivers ...of utilities and important documentation that have internet connection, the SmartStart Autorun Menu provides access to a complete list of ProLiant system software. • Enabling access to create standard server configuration scripts. Software tools and solutions Configuration tools SmartStart software...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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...the manual processes required for migrating servers between physical or virtual platforms (P2V, V2P, and V2V), enabling easy migration to provide vulnerability and patch management for patches and fixes. • Reducing the risk of HP Systems Insight Manager (HP SIM)...more information about virtualization management software, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/vmmanage). For additional information, refer to manage virtual machines. HP ProLiant Essentials Vulnerability and Patch Management Pack The HP ProLiant Essentials Vulnerability and Patch Management Pack software extends ...
...the manual processes required for migrating servers between physical or virtual platforms (P2V, V2P, and V2V), enabling easy migration to provide vulnerability and patch management for patches and fixes. • Reducing the risk of HP Systems Insight Manager (HP SIM)...more information about virtualization management software, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/vmmanage). For additional information, refer to manage virtual machines. HP ProLiant Essentials Vulnerability and Patch Management Pack The HP ProLiant Essentials Vulnerability and Patch Management Pack software extends ...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... need for HP ProLiant server and HP BladeSystem lifecycles, including: Software tools and solutions 72 The software installed by improving control over IT assets, increasing responsiveness to business needs through server migration. Once installed, Insight Control Environment suites deliver enhanced infrastructure stability by Insight Control Environment suites delivers core management functionality for manual redeployment...
... need for HP ProLiant server and HP BladeSystem lifecycles, including: Software tools and solutions 72 The software installed by improving control over IT assets, increasing responsiveness to business needs through server migration. Once installed, Insight Control Environment suites deliver enhanced infrastructure stability by Insight Control Environment suites delivers core management functionality for manual redeployment...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... the desired components. Unsupported processor stepping with Intel® processors For systems based on page 84) Software tools and solutions 83 HP ProLiant servers fully support mixing steppings when other parameters are identical: processor speed, cache size, number of the following message is displayed,... (on page 84) • Updating system ROM after removing the processor (on Intel® processors, you must start the interface manually. At boot, the server indicates if the current system ROM does not support the new stepping processor. To access the ROM Update Utility...
... the desired components. Unsupported processor stepping with Intel® processors For systems based on page 84) Software tools and solutions 83 HP ProLiant servers fully support mixing steppings when other parameters are identical: processor speed, cache size, number of the following message is displayed,... (on page 84) • Updating system ROM after removing the processor (on Intel® processors, you must start the interface manually. At boot, the server indicates if the current system ROM does not support the new stepping processor. To access the ROM Update Utility...
Integrating Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 on HP ProLiant servers
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... installation paths. 9 SmartStart installation paths Server deployment of Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 is available for purchase with HP ProLiant servers either factory installed or shipped on CD with the server. The installation guide, available on SmartStart, go to a having a...the vendorsupplied CDs, and provides automated installation of the ROM-based utilities and vendor-supplied operating system media before manually installing server support software from the SmartStart CD. To fully optimize the performance of the operating system, you choose a SmartStart ...
... installation paths. 9 SmartStart installation paths Server deployment of Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 is available for purchase with HP ProLiant servers either factory installed or shipped on CD with the server. The installation guide, available on SmartStart, go to a having a...the vendorsupplied CDs, and provides automated installation of the ROM-based utilities and vendor-supplied operating system media before manually installing server support software from the SmartStart CD. To fully optimize the performance of the operating system, you choose a SmartStart ...
Integrating Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 on HP ProLiant servers
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... Table 5 to determine if this table. 3. Especially designed for HP BladeSystem servers, but supporting all of the controllers listed in Table 6 are installed as specified in Table 8. class/deployment.html Manual install To perform a manual installation: 1. Choose a supported system platform from Table 8. 2. ..., configuration, and deployment of high-volumes of the available methods for installing Windows Server 2003 R2 CD-1 HP BladeSystem installation The ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack is complete, exit the utility to continue the boot process. 11 You can be...
... Table 5 to determine if this table. 3. Especially designed for HP BladeSystem servers, but supporting all of the controllers listed in Table 6 are installed as specified in Table 8. class/deployment.html Manual install To perform a manual installation: 1. Choose a supported system platform from Table 8. 2. ..., configuration, and deployment of high-volumes of the available methods for installing Windows Server 2003 R2 CD-1 HP BladeSystem installation The ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack is complete, exit the utility to continue the boot process. 11 You can be...
Integrating Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 on HP ProLiant servers
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...Microsoft Windows Server 2003 "R2" Beta 2 for complete installation instructions: www.microsoft.com/whdc/system/pnppwr/wsm.mspx. Insert CD-2 on HP ProLiant 100 Series Servers If your system does not automatically detect IPMI through Plug and Play and install the driver, but a IPMI BMC device... was detected during the setup process, the IPMI BMC device must be manually created using a command prompt. Creating the SMBIOS IPMI device on a ProLiant 100 Series Server with Windows Server 2003 SP1 installed. 2. NOTE An administrator may choose which components to...
...Microsoft Windows Server 2003 "R2" Beta 2 for complete installation instructions: www.microsoft.com/whdc/system/pnppwr/wsm.mspx. Insert CD-2 on HP ProLiant 100 Series Servers If your system does not automatically detect IPMI through Plug and Play and install the driver, but a IPMI BMC device... was detected during the setup process, the IPMI BMC device must be manually created using a command prompt. Creating the SMBIOS IPMI device on a ProLiant 100 Series Server with Windows Server 2003 SP1 installed. 2. NOTE An administrator may choose which components to...
Sun Solaris 10 Deployment Guide for HP ProLiant Servers
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...deployments, see "Glossary." NOTE: In this guide, citations of pages from the Solaris reference manual appear in italics next to a number in parentheses represents the section of the manual where the cited page is located. Topics beyond the scope of the Solaris operating environment. ...Installation Guide: Solaris Flash Archives (Creation and Installation), at http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/doc/819-6398 Introduction 7 Table 1 Applicable HP ProLiant servers BL280c G6 DL320 G5p DL320 G6 Using this guide For effective use of this guide, follow these topics, see the following sections: ...
...deployments, see "Glossary." NOTE: In this guide, citations of pages from the Solaris reference manual appear in italics next to a number in parentheses represents the section of the manual where the cited page is located. Topics beyond the scope of the Solaris operating environment. ...Installation Guide: Solaris Flash Archives (Creation and Installation), at http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/doc/819-6398 Introduction 7 Table 1 Applicable HP ProLiant servers BL280c G6 DL320 G5p DL320 G6 Using this guide For effective use of this guide, follow these topics, see the following sections: ...
Sun Solaris 10 Deployment Guide for HP ProLiant Servers
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... configuration. IMPORTANT: If the ORCA utility is , cxt0d0). 6. However, the system must be rebooted (for installing Solaris on a ProLiant server: 1. Configure the network post-installation, as recommended by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete) after exiting the utility. Install the driver and... User Guide at which time you can select networked. • Manually configure the network instead of the following procedure for example, by the ProLiant server support matrix at http://www.hp.com/wwsolutions/solaris, relevant HP advisories, or HP support personnel. Basic installations 9
... configuration. IMPORTANT: If the ORCA utility is , cxt0d0). 6. However, the system must be rebooted (for installing Solaris on a ProLiant server: 1. Configure the network post-installation, as recommended by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete) after exiting the utility. Install the driver and... User Guide at which time you can select networked. • Manually configure the network instead of the following procedure for example, by the ProLiant server support matrix at http://www.hp.com/wwsolutions/solaris, relevant HP advisories, or HP support personnel. Basic installations 9
Sun Solaris 10 Deployment Guide for HP ProLiant Servers
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...the installation, which can be loaded from the Solaris media, over the network. • Optional configuration-After installation, make ProLiant-specific configuration updates to fit most environments. The following sections briefly describe the primary installation components, their roles, and delivery...; Configuration-The second phase of the Solaris operating environment software onto the system. The system can be performed manually or automatically using these components are generally independent of an installation 10 Other sections discuss how various types of deployments...
...the installation, which can be loaded from the Solaris media, over the network. • Optional configuration-After installation, make ProLiant-specific configuration updates to fit most environments. The following sections briefly describe the primary installation components, their roles, and delivery...; Configuration-The second phase of the Solaris operating environment software onto the system. The system can be performed manually or automatically using these components are generally independent of an installation 10 Other sections discuss how various types of deployments...
Sun Solaris 10 Deployment Guide for HP ProLiant Servers
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...Solaris to disks attached to be used. You can load the device drivers manually at installation time. When loading device drivers into the miniroot, follow these guidelines: • For most ProLiant servers, the Smart Array driver, cpqary3, is installed into the miniroot so...NC380x Miniroot All device drivers required during deployment. For more devices are equipped with newer device technologies, and ProLiant servers often include some devices specific to HP. For more information, see "Miniroot preparation." To use the NICs after installation is complete, the driver must...
...Solaris to disks attached to be used. You can load the device drivers manually at installation time. When loading device drivers into the miniroot, follow these guidelines: • For most ProLiant servers, the Smart Array driver, cpqary3, is installed into the miniroot so...NC380x Miniroot All device drivers required during deployment. For more devices are equipped with newer device technologies, and ProLiant servers often include some devices specific to HP. For more information, see "Miniroot preparation." To use the NICs after installation is complete, the driver must...
Sun Solaris 10 Deployment Guide for HP ProLiant Servers
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... information. 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://www.gnu.org/software/grub/manual/html_node/index.html ...
... information. 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://www.gnu.org/software/grub/manual/html_node/index.html ...
ProLiant DL580 Generation 4 Maintenance and Service Guide
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... configuration activities, including: • Configuring hardware using the Insight Diagnostics Utility ("HP Insight Diagnostics" on many of the manual steps in the HP ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack. The SmartStart Scripting Toolkit is designed to help manage your systems and devices, a feature of HP support. The toolkit includes a modular set of utilities and important documentation that...
... configuration activities, including: • Configuring hardware using the Insight Diagnostics Utility ("HP Insight Diagnostics" on many of the manual steps in the HP ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack. The SmartStart Scripting Toolkit is designed to help manage your systems and devices, a feature of HP support. The toolkit includes a modular set of utilities and important documentation that...