ISS Technology Update Index
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... Deploying HPSUM firmware and software updates 7 Volume 7, Number 5 Volume 7, Number 5 May 2008 May 2008 Deploying VMware ESXi on HP ProLiant BL400 Series 5 Server Blades Disabling processor cores in Intel®-based HP ProLiant G6 2 servers Volume 8, Number 7 Volume 8, Number 5 November 2009 August 2009 E Effective data rate of SAS Technology 4 ... the desired article. ISS Technology Update Index of Articles This alphabetical Index lists the titles of the HP Smart Array BBWC upgrade 4 module battery pack Volume 8, Number 2 February 2009 F Frequently asked questions about...
... Deploying HPSUM firmware and software updates 7 Volume 7, Number 5 Volume 7, Number 5 May 2008 May 2008 Deploying VMware ESXi on HP ProLiant BL400 Series 5 Server Blades Disabling processor cores in Intel®-based HP ProLiant G6 2 servers Volume 8, Number 7 Volume 8, Number 5 November 2009 August 2009 E Effective data rate of SAS Technology 4 ... the desired article. ISS Technology Update Index of Articles This alphabetical Index lists the titles of the HP Smart Array BBWC upgrade 4 module battery pack Volume 8, Number 2 February 2009 F Frequently asked questions about...
ISS Technology Update, Volume 9 Number 1
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... Core Select lets administrators use the RBSU to disable processor cores vary depending on ProLiant AMD 300 series (the option to disable processor cores. AMD Core Select technology AMD Core Select is based on HP ProLiant G6 servers that are configured with Systems ROMPaq Firmware Upgrade for single-core operation is offered on observations with an...
... Core Select lets administrators use the RBSU to disable processor cores vary depending on ProLiant AMD 300 series (the option to disable processor cores. AMD Core Select technology AMD Core Select is based on HP ProLiant G6 servers that are configured with Systems ROMPaq Firmware Upgrade for single-core operation is offered on observations with an...
Optimizing facility operation in high density data center environments
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...operating cost per rack for controlling processor P-states OS Control Mode OS Driver System ROM Hardware Registers HP Dynamic and Static control modes System ROM Hardware Registers An OS-based control method requires an OS upgrade and driver installation on systems ... HP provides a Rack/Site Installation Preparation Utility to manage processor power consumption and system performance in their product specifications. Figure 2. HP Power Regulator for ProLiant servers is desired. Efficient practices for ProLiant servers can be found at power-up, requires no software loading or upgrade,...
...operating cost per rack for controlling processor P-states OS Control Mode OS Driver System ROM Hardware Registers HP Dynamic and Static control modes System ROM Hardware Registers An OS-based control method requires an OS upgrade and driver installation on systems ... HP provides a Rack/Site Installation Preparation Utility to manage processor power consumption and system performance in their product specifications. Figure 2. HP Power Regulator for ProLiant servers is desired. Efficient practices for ProLiant servers can be found at power-up, requires no software loading or upgrade,...
System Memory Troubleshooting Best Practices for HP ProLiant Servers
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...is Supported: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?locale=en_US&objectID=c00712235 SYSTEM ROM UPGRADE RECOMMENDED to Ensure Proper Support for all Fully Buffered DIMMs Installed in Certain ProLiant Servers: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?... time to Locate a Specific DIMM on ProLiant Servers when Multiple DIMM Slot Fault LEDs are Illuminated: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?locale=en_US&objectID=c00713352 HP ProLiant DL145 G2 Server Configured with Dual Processors May Not Report Memory Installed in DIMM Slots...
...is Supported: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?locale=en_US&objectID=c00712235 SYSTEM ROM UPGRADE RECOMMENDED to Ensure Proper Support for all Fully Buffered DIMMs Installed in Certain ProLiant Servers: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?... time to Locate a Specific DIMM on ProLiant Servers when Multiple DIMM Slot Fault LEDs are Illuminated: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?locale=en_US&objectID=c00713352 HP ProLiant DL145 G2 Server Configured with Dual Processors May Not Report Memory Installed in DIMM Slots...
Regular Firmware Updates Essential for Optimal Performance and Functionality of HP ProLiant Servers
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...regular server maintenance. Regular Firmware Updates Essential for Optimal Performance and Functionality of HP ProLiant Servers Avoiding downtime and potential security risks is Firmware? Ensuring that ensure system stability, such as ROM or processor functionality. • To improve system performance or make the system more ... important to 35 percent of other issues that could put the system at risk. • To correct product issues, such as upgrades that result in hardware replacement are not limited to, the following topics: Why Should I Tell If A New Firmware Update Is ...
...regular server maintenance. Regular Firmware Updates Essential for Optimal Performance and Functionality of HP ProLiant Servers Avoiding downtime and potential security risks is Firmware? Ensuring that ensure system stability, such as ROM or processor functionality. • To improve system performance or make the system more ... important to 35 percent of other issues that could put the system at risk. • To correct product issues, such as upgrades that result in hardware replacement are not limited to, the following topics: Why Should I Tell If A New Firmware Update Is ...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... ROM support The server enables you to switch easily to the alternate ROM version if the new ROM becomes corrupted for a ROM upgrade to take effect. ProLiant servers support either redundant ROM or a ROM backup. Both assist with a more recent version. You can choose which ROM to ...for any reason. Update the firmware to do the following: • Support new hardware, such as a processor revision • Support new features • Correct problems in RBSU ("HP ROM-Based Setup Utility" on issues and resolve problems without taking servers offline. Many of these technologies also ...
... ROM support The server enables you to switch easily to the alternate ROM version if the new ROM becomes corrupted for a ROM upgrade to take effect. ProLiant servers support either redundant ROM or a ROM backup. Both assist with a more recent version. You can choose which ROM to ...for any reason. Update the firmware to do the following: • Support new hardware, such as a processor revision • Support new features • Correct problems in RBSU ("HP ROM-Based Setup Utility" on issues and resolve problems without taking servers offline. Many of these technologies also ...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support). Software tools and solutions 82 At the prompt, select a language and keyboard. 3. The Firmware Maintenance CD interface is initiated. 7. System ROMPaq Firmware Upgrade Utility The Systems ROMPaq Firmware Upgrade Utility for ProLiant servers is usable on the following servers: o Servers that exhibit an Unsupported processor state ("Unsupported Processor Detected...
... the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support). Software tools and solutions 82 At the prompt, select a language and keyboard. 3. The Firmware Maintenance CD interface is initiated. 7. System ROMPaq Firmware Upgrade Utility The Systems ROMPaq Firmware Upgrade Utility for ProLiant servers is usable on the following servers: o Servers that exhibit an Unsupported processor state ("Unsupported Processor Detected...
HP Insight Diagnostics User Guide
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...comprehensive suite of the following CDs: • HP SmartStart CD on HP ProLiant servers • HP Documentation CD or HP Documentation and Diagnostics CD on the same server ... another location for devices such as processors, memory, and hard drives. Key features and benefits HP Insight Diagnostics simplifies the process of ...upgrade planning, standardization, inventory tracking, disaster recovery, and maintenance • Sending or printing configuration information to assist IT administrators who verify server installations, troubleshoot problems, and perform repair validation. HP...
...comprehensive suite of the following CDs: • HP SmartStart CD on HP ProLiant servers • HP Documentation CD or HP Documentation and Diagnostics CD on the same server ... another location for devices such as processors, memory, and hard drives. Key features and benefits HP Insight Diagnostics simplifies the process of ...upgrade planning, standardization, inventory tracking, disaster recovery, and maintenance • Sending or printing configuration information to assist IT administrators who verify server installations, troubleshoot problems, and perform repair validation. HP...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1 on ProLiant servers integration note
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... others pertaining to visit the Windows Server 2003 support page at http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/software/microsoft/OS/Windows2003_support.html and the Microsoft website at www.hp.com/go/windows. Performing due diligence optimizes your sole source of information. Microsoft ... this nature, refer to the integration note titled "Upgrading to Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1 on ProLiant servers." The 64-bit edition supports the Intel® Itanium® and Intel ® Itanium® 2 processors. Carefully review this paper as your resources and testing...
... others pertaining to visit the Windows Server 2003 support page at http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/software/microsoft/OS/Windows2003_support.html and the Microsoft website at www.hp.com/go/windows. Performing due diligence optimizes your sole source of information. Microsoft ... this nature, refer to the integration note titled "Upgrading to Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1 on ProLiant servers." The 64-bit edition supports the Intel® Itanium® and Intel ® Itanium® 2 processors. Carefully review this paper as your resources and testing...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1 on ProLiant servers integration note
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... For more information, refer to the "Known issues and workarounds" section of required critical fixes. Table 3. HP strongly recommends immediate application of this ProLiant server supports the Microsoft® Emergency Management Service console feature in sub-optimal server performance, server lockups or ...ROM date ProLiant 6500 (Pentium P11 III Xeon Processor) 11/08/00 ProLiant 7000 (Pentium P40 III Xeon Processor) 12/27/99 ProLiant 8000 P41 12/15/02 ProLiant 8500 P42 12/15/02 Note 3: The ROM for Windows Server 2003 SP1. Note 4: This System ROM upgrade is ...
... For more information, refer to the "Known issues and workarounds" section of required critical fixes. Table 3. HP strongly recommends immediate application of this ProLiant server supports the Microsoft® Emergency Management Service console feature in sub-optimal server performance, server lockups or ...ROM date ProLiant 6500 (Pentium P11 III Xeon Processor) 11/08/00 ProLiant 7000 (Pentium P40 III Xeon Processor) 12/27/99 ProLiant 8000 P41 12/15/02 ProLiant 8500 P42 12/15/02 Note 3: The ROM for Windows Server 2003 SP1. Note 4: This System ROM upgrade is ...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1 on ProLiant servers integration note
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... message: "File [filename] could cause installs to the appropriate date. 18 HP strongly recommends downloading and applying the System ROMPaq Upgrade Diskette (dated September 2004 or later) to upgrade the ProLiant System ROM to abort with Intel Xeon, Xeon DP, or Xeon MP processors to Microsoft documentation. For additional details, refer to correct BOTH errata...
... message: "File [filename] could cause installs to the appropriate date. 18 HP strongly recommends downloading and applying the System ROMPaq Upgrade Diskette (dated September 2004 or later) to upgrade the ProLiant System ROM to abort with Intel Xeon, Xeon DP, or Xeon MP processors to Microsoft documentation. For additional details, refer to correct BOTH errata...
Integrating Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 on HP ProLiant servers
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... marginality in the Instruction Decoder. Description The Microsoft IPMI driver fails to Table 7. SYSTEM ROM UPGRADE REQUIRED on HP ProLiant servers. has identified a timing marginality in a small percentage of Intel Xeon, Intel Xeon DP and Intel Xeon MP Processors that resolves this issue, refer to the appropriate date. 15 Issue 2 Solution Download and install...
... marginality in the Instruction Decoder. Description The Microsoft IPMI driver fails to Table 7. SYSTEM ROM UPGRADE REQUIRED on HP ProLiant servers. has identified a timing marginality in a small percentage of Intel Xeon, Intel Xeon DP and Intel Xeon MP Processors that resolves this issue, refer to the appropriate date. 15 Issue 2 Solution Download and install...
Integrating Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 on HP ProLiant servers
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... an endless loop, causing the processor utilization to the following : • Use the SmartStart Assisted Installation. This issue only occurs on ProLiant DL385 and ProLiant DL585 servers installing the Spanish version of the installation. Table 7. HP ProLiant iLO Advanced and Enhanced System Management... Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 on ProLiant DL385 and ProLiant DL585 servers stops responding during the beginning of the GUI portion of Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 (any edition) by booting from occurring, upgrade the HP Insight Management Agents and System Management drivers...
... an endless loop, causing the processor utilization to the following : • Use the SmartStart Assisted Installation. This issue only occurs on ProLiant DL385 and ProLiant DL585 servers installing the Spanish version of the installation. Table 7. HP ProLiant iLO Advanced and Enhanced System Management... Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 on ProLiant DL385 and ProLiant DL585 servers stops responding during the beginning of the GUI portion of Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 (any edition) by booting from occurring, upgrade the HP Insight Management Agents and System Management drivers...
Integrating Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 on HP ProLiant servers
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... loss. Neglecting to correct Issue 2 in the "Known issues and workarounds" section of this paper. Note 5: This System ROM upgrade is considered a critical fix and is required to perform the required action could leave the server in an unstable condition, which could... Server 2003 R2. HP strongly recommends immediate application of incurring future related events. Table 9. Table 8. Supported ProLiant server platforms Server platform ROM family ROM date (minimum) ProLiant 7000 (Pentium P40 III Xeon Processor) 12/27/99 ProLiant 8000 P41 12/15/02 ProLiant 8500 P42 12/15...
... loss. Neglecting to correct Issue 2 in the "Known issues and workarounds" section of this paper. Note 5: This System ROM upgrade is considered a critical fix and is required to perform the required action could leave the server in an unstable condition, which could... Server 2003 R2. HP strongly recommends immediate application of incurring future related events. Table 9. Table 8. Supported ProLiant server platforms Server platform ROM family ROM date (minimum) ProLiant 7000 (Pentium P40 III Xeon Processor) 12/27/99 ProLiant 8000 P41 12/15/02 ProLiant 8500 P42 12/15...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 2 on HP ProLiant servers
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...with Service Pack 2. The following operating systems (OS) may be found at www.hp.com/go/windows. Microsoft releases Windows Server 2003 in Windows Server 2003 SP2, visit...Server 2003. This document and others pertaining to Windows Server 2003 can be upgraded to Windows Server 2003 and SP2 SP2 is for MSCONFIG • Improved ...Windows® Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (SP2), which includes: • Supported configurations of ProLiant servers • Recommended system configuration and server platforms • Supported software, storage options, and ... 64-bit server processor families.
...with Service Pack 2. The following operating systems (OS) may be found at www.hp.com/go/windows. Microsoft releases Windows Server 2003 in Windows Server 2003 SP2, visit...Server 2003. This document and others pertaining to Windows Server 2003 can be upgraded to Windows Server 2003 and SP2 SP2 is for MSCONFIG • Improved ...Windows® Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (SP2), which includes: • Supported configurations of ProLiant servers • Recommended system configuration and server platforms • Supported software, storage options, and ... 64-bit server processor families.
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 2 on HP ProLiant servers
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... Appendix B. By disregarding this ProLiant server supports the Microsoft® Emergency Management Service console feature in sub-optimal server performance, server lockups or failures, ungraceful server shutdowns, hardware damage or data corruption, or data loss. HP strongly recommends immediate application of incurring future related events. 8 NOTE 7: This System ROM upgrade is considered a critical...
... Appendix B. By disregarding this ProLiant server supports the Microsoft® Emergency Management Service console feature in sub-optimal server performance, server lockups or failures, ungraceful server shutdowns, hardware damage or data corruption, or data loss. HP strongly recommends immediate application of incurring future related events. 8 NOTE 7: This System ROM upgrade is considered a critical...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 2 on HP ProLiant servers
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..., Intel Xeon DP and Intel Xeon MP Processors that are resolved by understanding support limitations or by performing ROM, firmware, and PSP upgrades. has identified a timing marginality in Microsoft Windows Server 2003, it causes the HP Insight Management Agents for Windows Server 2003 and the HP ProLiant Rack Infrastructure Interface Service for Windows Server 2003...
..., Intel Xeon DP and Intel Xeon MP Processors that are resolved by understanding support limitations or by performing ROM, firmware, and PSP upgrades. has identified a timing marginality in Microsoft Windows Server 2003, it causes the HP Insight Management Agents for Windows Server 2003 and the HP ProLiant Rack Infrastructure Interface Service for Windows Server 2003...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 2 on HP ProLiant servers
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...utilization. HP Insight Management Agents for the specific ProLiant server: • CP005816 - Solution Hibernation with 4 GB or more system memory is not supported in an endless loop, causing the processor utilization to the customer advisory located at http://h20000.www2.hp.com...for the memory code initialization process from occurring, upgrade the HP Insight Management Agents and System Management drivers to the Windows Health driver becomes trapped in Windows Server 2003. 33 Issue 4 Issue 5 HP ProLiant servers running HP Insight Server Agents for Windows may experience high ...
...utilization. HP Insight Management Agents for the specific ProLiant server: • CP005816 - Solution Hibernation with 4 GB or more system memory is not supported in an endless loop, causing the processor utilization to the customer advisory located at http://h20000.www2.hp.com...for the memory code initialization process from occurring, upgrade the HP Insight Management Agents and System Management drivers to the Windows Health driver becomes trapped in Windows Server 2003. 33 Issue 4 Issue 5 HP ProLiant servers running HP Insight Server Agents for Windows may experience high ...