ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack Installation Guide
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... Insight Manager (SIM) - Boot the SmartStart CD and click Getting Started, for HP ProLiant server products. This pack supports HP ProLiant ML and DL 300, 500, and 700 servers, HP ProLiant server blades, and the HP BladeSystem c-Class. • SmartStart - provides a consolidated view of all of the ... and install the operating system-specific PSP onto the server. Use the Management CD autorun to groups of systems running Windows or Linux. • Download or buy a ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack from www.hp.com/support • Use HP SIM and Version Control to automatically...
... Insight Manager (SIM) - Boot the SmartStart CD and click Getting Started, for HP ProLiant server products. This pack supports HP ProLiant ML and DL 300, 500, and 700 servers, HP ProLiant server blades, and the HP BladeSystem c-Class. • SmartStart - provides a consolidated view of all of the ... and install the operating system-specific PSP onto the server. Use the Management CD autorun to groups of systems running Windows or Linux. • Download or buy a ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack from www.hp.com/support • Use HP SIM and Version Control to automatically...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... symptoms that provide a common troubleshooting process for ProLiant servers. The flowcharts identify a diagnostic tool or a process to help solve the problem. • Hardware problems (on page 36) When the symptoms point to a specific component, use this section to find solutions for...section 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. Getting started 12 How to identify...
... symptoms that provide a common troubleshooting process for ProLiant servers. The flowcharts identify a diagnostic tool or a process to help solve the problem. • Hardware problems (on page 36) When the symptoms point to a specific component, use this section to find solutions for...section 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. Getting started 12 How to identify...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... this section, "Start diagnosis flowchart (on page 24)," and follow the instructions to be used when the problem is not server-specific or is a generic troubleshooting process to locate software, firmware, and drivers. 2. The available flowcharts include: • Start diagnosis...the numbered websites in each flowchart: 1. Under Servers, select ProLiant and tc series servers. The following websites correspond to external websites. Diagnostic flowcharts Troubleshooting flowcharts To effectively troubleshoot a problem, HP recommends that you start with the first flowchart in "General ...
... this section, "Start diagnosis flowchart (on page 24)," and follow the instructions to be used when the problem is not server-specific or is a generic troubleshooting process to locate software, firmware, and drivers. 2. The available flowcharts include: • Start diagnosis...the numbered websites in each flowchart: 1. Under Servers, select ProLiant and tc series servers. The following websites correspond to external websites. Diagnostic flowcharts Troubleshooting flowcharts To effectively troubleshoot a problem, HP recommends that you start with the first flowchart in "General ...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... power supplies may not be sure it meets the required specifications. 6. Check the system information from the IML. For more information, see the HP Power Advisor on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/hppoweradvisor). Plug another device into the grounded power...hp.com/support). Power supply problems Action: 1. Hardware problems Procedures for all ProLiant servers The procedures in the On position. 7. For more information, see the server documentation on . If the server has a Power On/Standby button that each power supply is not faulty. 5. For product-specific...
... power supplies may not be sure it meets the required specifications. 6. Check the system information from the IML. For more information, see the HP Power Advisor on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/hppoweradvisor). Plug another device into the grounded power...hp.com/support). Power supply problems Action: 1. Hardware problems Procedures for all ProLiant servers The procedures in the On position. 7. For more information, see the server documentation on . If the server has a Power On/Standby button that each power supply is not faulty. 5. For product-specific...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... from the Onboard Administrator or iLO and iLO 2. Be sure hot-plug fan requirements are properly seated and working . All fans in an HP ProLiant G6 server are not spinning or are operating at a high speed ...while fans in the other material. Be sure the fans are being met...correct the error. Be sure the fan configuration meets the functional requirements of normal redundant fan operation. 2. Refer to the server documentation for specifications on page 155) relating to see if any required non-functioning fans and restart the server. Access the IML to fans are operating at...
... from the Onboard Administrator or iLO and iLO 2. Be sure hot-plug fan requirements are properly seated and working . All fans in an HP ProLiant G6 server are not spinning or are operating at a high speed ...while fans in the other material. Be sure the fans are being met...correct the error. Be sure the fan configuration meets the functional requirements of normal redundant fan operation. 2. Refer to the server documentation for specifications on page 155) relating to see if any required non-functioning fans and restart the server. Access the IML to fans are operating at...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... documentation for more information. Refer to the NetWare documentation for more information. Linux operating systems For troubleshooting information specific to Linux operating systems, refer to the operating system documentation for ProLiant website (http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/servers/linux). Check the support website of the error. o Linux-Refer to the Linux for...
... documentation for more information. Refer to the NetWare documentation for more information. Linux operating systems For troubleshooting information specific to Linux operating systems, refer to the operating system documentation for ProLiant website (http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/servers/linux). Check the support website of the error. o Linux-Refer to the Linux for...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... are likely to spare memory occurs when the system detects a degraded DIMM. See the server-specific user guide for the English language. After the settings are remotely configuring does not require a ...the auto-configuration process, press the F8 key when prompted. Configuring AMP modes Not all ProLiant servers support all AMP modes. By default, the auto-configuration process configures the system for ... see the BIOS Serial Console User Guide on the Documentation CD or the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/smartstart/documentation). DIMMs that you to configure the serial port to ...
... are likely to spare memory occurs when the system detects a degraded DIMM. See the server-specific user guide for the English language. After the settings are remotely configuring does not require a ...the auto-configuration process, press the F8 key when prompted. Configuring AMP modes Not all ProLiant servers support all AMP modes. By default, the auto-configuration process configures the system for ... see the BIOS Serial Console User Guide on the Documentation CD or the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/smartstart/documentation). DIMMs that you to configure the serial port to ...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... including the following: • From within HP SIM ("HP Systems Insight Manager" on page 70) • From within Survey Utility • From within operating system-specific IML viewers o For NetWare: IML Viewer o... For Windows®: IML Viewer o For Linux: IML Viewer Application • From within the iLO and iLO 2 user interface • From within HP Insight Diagnostics (on page 77). Integrated Management Log The IML records hundreds of a logical volume. HP Insight Diagnostics survey functionality HP Insight Diagnostics (on ProLiant...
... including the following: • From within HP SIM ("HP Systems Insight Manager" on page 70) • From within Survey Utility • From within operating system-specific IML viewers o For NetWare: IML Viewer o... For Windows®: IML Viewer o For Linux: IML Viewer Application • From within the iLO and iLO 2 user interface • From within HP Insight Diagnostics (on page 77). Integrated Management Log The IML records hundreds of a logical volume. HP Insight Diagnostics survey functionality HP Insight Diagnostics (on ProLiant...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... system-specific bundles of servers and options. Operating system version support Refer to upgrade ROM images efficiently across a wide range of ProLiant optimized drivers, utilities, and management agents. To verify that your server supports. If you are using the latest supported version, see the documentation provided with the latest software from the HP...
... system-specific bundles of servers and options. Operating system version support Refer to upgrade ROM images efficiently across a wide range of ProLiant optimized drivers, utilities, and management agents. To verify that your server supports. If you are using the latest supported version, see the documentation provided with the latest software from the HP...
HP Insight Diagnostics User Guide
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... compares historical configurations on HP business PC or HP workstation computers IMPORTANT: Third-party devices not supported by HP might not be detected by Power Supply Diagnosis software using specific HP part numbers and HP servers HP Insight Diagnostics Offline Edition ...effectively identifying, diagnosing, and isolating hardware issues. HP Insight Diagnostics overview Introduction HP Insight Diagnostics is maintained through the following CDs: • HP SmartStart CD on HP ProLiant servers • HP Documentation CD or HP Documentation and Diagnostics CD on the same server or...
... compares historical configurations on HP business PC or HP workstation computers IMPORTANT: Third-party devices not supported by HP might not be detected by Power Supply Diagnosis software using specific HP part numbers and HP servers HP Insight Diagnostics Offline Edition ...effectively identifying, diagnosing, and isolating hardware issues. HP Insight Diagnostics overview Introduction HP Insight Diagnostics is maintained through the following CDs: • HP SmartStart CD on HP ProLiant servers • HP Documentation CD or HP Documentation and Diagnostics CD on the same server or...
Integrating Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 on HP ProLiant servers
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.../e- If any deployment method chosen to the platform-specific configuration listed in Table 8. Read the following locations: • For HP BladeSystem c-Class: http://h71028.www7.hp.com/enterprise/cache/316735-0-0-0- 121.html • For HP BladeSystem p-Class: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/proliant-bl/p- Details about other deployment options can set the deployment console...
.../e- If any deployment method chosen to the platform-specific configuration listed in Table 8. Read the following locations: • For HP BladeSystem c-Class: http://h71028.www7.hp.com/enterprise/cache/316735-0-0-0- 121.html • For HP BladeSystem p-Class: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/proliant-bl/p- Details about other deployment options can set the deployment console...
Integrating Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 on HP ProLiant servers
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... flag set. [UNATTEND] DisableVirtualOemDevices=Yes 2. As with the downloaded files and the ProLiant Support Pack and Deployment Utilities User Guide posted on the download Web page for the...the administrator will display successfully installed components, non-applicable components, and any special hardware-specific drivers appropriate for installation by default, only those required by the server will be... detailed procedures on the base media. Error code is available at http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/locate/3376.html. For the PSP to Microsoft documentation...
... flag set. [UNATTEND] DisableVirtualOemDevices=Yes 2. As with the downloaded files and the ProLiant Support Pack and Deployment Utilities User Guide posted on the download Web page for the...the administrator will display successfully installed components, non-applicable components, and any special hardware-specific drivers appropriate for installation by default, only those required by the server will be... detailed procedures on the base media. Error code is available at http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/locate/3376.html. For the PSP to Microsoft documentation...
Integrating Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 on HP ProLiant servers
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... unpredictable application or system behavior. has identified a timing marginality in the Xeon MP Processor. SYSTEM ROM UPGRADE REQUIRED on HP ProLiant servers. Refer to correct timing marginality in the Instruction Decoder. For additional information and a link to Microsoft Knowledge Base Article...the Intel Xeon MP Processor Specification Update dated July 2004, the timing marginality in System ROMs dated September 2004. HP strongly recommends downloading and applying the System ROMPaq Upgrade Diskette (dated September 2004 or later) to upgrade the ProLiant System ROM to Table 7....
... unpredictable application or system behavior. has identified a timing marginality in the Xeon MP Processor. SYSTEM ROM UPGRADE REQUIRED on HP ProLiant servers. Refer to correct timing marginality in the Instruction Decoder. For additional information and a link to Microsoft Knowledge Base Article...the Intel Xeon MP Processor Specification Update dated July 2004, the timing marginality in System ROMs dated September 2004. HP strongly recommends downloading and applying the System ROMPaq Upgrade Diskette (dated September 2004 or later) to upgrade the ProLiant System ROM to Table 7....
Integrating Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 on HP ProLiant servers
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...of installation. For additional details, refer to the following : • Use the SmartStart Assisted Installation. HP ProLiant Advanced System Management Controller Driver for the specific ProLiant server: CP005816 - This occurs when reading the internal CD-ROM drive during beginning of GUI portion of... as appropriate for Windows 2000/Server 2003 Version 5.36.0.0 (or later) http://h18007.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us /locate/8818.html CP005818 - Table 7. HP ProLiant iLO Advanced and Enhanced System Management Controller Driver for Windows may reach 100 percent. OR ...
...of installation. For additional details, refer to the following : • Use the SmartStart Assisted Installation. HP ProLiant Advanced System Management Controller Driver for the specific ProLiant server: CP005816 - This occurs when reading the internal CD-ROM drive during beginning of GUI portion of... as appropriate for Windows 2000/Server 2003 Version 5.36.0.0 (or later) http://h18007.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us /locate/8818.html CP005818 - Table 7. HP ProLiant iLO Advanced and Enhanced System Management Controller Driver for Windows may reach 100 percent. OR ...
Sun Solaris 10 Deployment Guide for HP ProLiant Servers
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Applicable servers and OS versions Information in this guide applies to use specific ProLiant technologies for Solaris installation. Table 1 Applicable HP ProLiant servers BL20p G4 BL25p BL25p G2 BL260c G5 BL2x220c G5 BL35p BL45p BL45p G2 BL460c BL460c G6 BL465c BL480c BL490c G6...G5 DL385 G5p DL580 G3 DL580 G4 DL580 G5 DL585 DL585 G2 DL585 G5 DL785 G5 ML370 G4 ML370 G5 ML370 G6 ML570 G3 ML570 G4 BL465c G6 Introduction 6 Introduction This guide describes requirements for Solaris installation that are specific to ProLiant, how to apply Solaris deployment mechanisms to ProLiant servers, and...
Applicable servers and OS versions Information in this guide applies to use specific ProLiant technologies for Solaris installation. Table 1 Applicable HP ProLiant servers BL20p G4 BL25p BL25p G2 BL260c G5 BL2x220c G5 BL35p BL45p BL45p G2 BL460c BL460c G6 BL465c BL480c BL490c G6...G5 DL385 G5p DL580 G3 DL580 G4 DL580 G5 DL585 DL585 G2 DL585 G5 DL785 G5 ML370 G4 ML370 G5 ML370 G6 ML570 G3 ML570 G4 BL465c G6 Introduction 6 Introduction This guide describes requirements for Solaris installation that are specific to ProLiant, how to apply Solaris deployment mechanisms to ProLiant servers, and...
Sun Solaris 10 Deployment Guide for HP ProLiant Servers
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... Installation), at http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/doc/819-6398 Introduction 7 This guide focuses on ProLiant servers, see "Deploying ProLiant servers." ○ For specific examples of deployment setup tasks required for example, sysidcfg(4). Table 1 Applicable HP ProLiant servers BL280c G6 DL320 G5p DL320 G6 Using this guide For effective use of this guide, follow...
... Installation), at http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/doc/819-6398 Introduction 7 This guide focuses on ProLiant servers, see "Deploying ProLiant servers." ○ For specific examples of deployment setup tasks required for example, sysidcfg(4). Table 1 Applicable HP ProLiant servers BL280c G6 DL320 G5p DL320 G6 Using this guide For effective use of this guide, follow...
Sun Solaris 10 Deployment Guide for HP ProLiant Servers
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.../Trivial File Transfer Protocol (PXE/TFTP). The software packages can be loaded from the Solaris media, over the network. • Optional configuration-After installation, make ProLiant-specific configuration updates to the deployment. Other sections discuss how various types of deployments can be constructed using JumpStart. • Software installation-The final phase of...
.../Trivial File Transfer Protocol (PXE/TFTP). The software packages can be loaded from the Solaris media, over the network. • Optional configuration-After installation, make ProLiant-specific configuration updates to the deployment. Other sections discuss how various types of deployments can be constructed using JumpStart. • Software installation-The final phase of...
Sun Solaris 10 Deployment Guide for HP ProLiant Servers
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... JumpStart profiles and sysidcfg(4) files to deploy ProLiant servers, some HP technologies to provide systems with network-based or other systems on a networked system that it makes available to properly boot. Deploying ProLiant servers While you can provide the Solaris installation software with the files that are ProLiant-specific. Architecture of these requirements and technologies...
... JumpStart profiles and sysidcfg(4) files to deploy ProLiant servers, some HP technologies to provide systems with network-based or other systems on a networked system that it makes available to properly boot. Deploying ProLiant servers While you can provide the Solaris installation software with the files that are ProLiant-specific. Architecture of these requirements and technologies...
Sun Solaris 10 Deployment Guide for HP ProLiant Servers
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... can load the device drivers manually at installation time. For current ProLiant generations, the Broadcom NetXtreme II driver, bnx, must be installed on the Solaris media. Additional drivers Every new ProLiant generation is listed as "HP Driver Update (DU) for Solaris (x86) 10." • ...Software and Drivers" load page, the cpqary3 driver is enhanced with an HP Smart Array RAID controller. The following drivers are equipped with newer device technologies, and ProLiant servers often include some devices specific to the controller, the cpqary3 driver must be loadable at run-time....
... can load the device drivers manually at installation time. For current ProLiant generations, the Broadcom NetXtreme II driver, bnx, must be installed on the Solaris media. Additional drivers Every new ProLiant generation is listed as "HP Driver Update (DU) for Solaris (x86) 10." • ...Software and Drivers" load page, the cpqary3 driver is enhanced with an HP Smart Array RAID controller. The following drivers are equipped with newer device technologies, and ProLiant servers often include some devices specific to the controller, the cpqary3 driver must be loadable at run-time....
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... NetXtreme II network driver. A basic JumpStart configuration consists of the following steps: • Use the package profile keyword to ProLiant, and a complete configuration example. Prerequisites for JumpStart preparation This section describes ProLiant-specific prerequisites for installing JumpStart. For automated deployments, provisions must be customized to clients through NFS. See "Example: JumpStart preparation." •...
... NetXtreme II network driver. A basic JumpStart configuration consists of the following steps: • Use the package profile keyword to ProLiant, and a complete configuration example. Prerequisites for JumpStart preparation This section describes ProLiant-specific prerequisites for installing JumpStart. For automated deployments, provisions must be customized to clients through NFS. See "Example: JumpStart preparation." •...