ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack Installation Guide
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... F8 key or Ctrl+A when the system first boots. Review the support matrix on your ProLiant server. Configure the array controller hardware using either Assisted or Manual Installation. 2. single-server deployment tool that you through Subscriber's Choice at www.hp.com/go /HPwbem Extend your HP server platforms running VMware and Microsoft virtual machines. SmartStart automatically installs...
... F8 key or Ctrl+A when the system first boots. Review the support matrix on your ProLiant server. Configure the array controller hardware using either Assisted or Manual Installation. 2. single-server deployment tool that you through Subscriber's Choice at www.hp.com/go /HPwbem Extend your HP server platforms running VMware and Microsoft virtual machines. SmartStart automatically installs...
HP BladeSystem Management Pack for Microsoft System Center Essentials 2007 User Guide
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...Onboard Administrator. HP recommends reviewing your Microsoft® product documentation for HP BladeSystem cClass enclosures. For advanced hardware lifecycle management and remote administration of HP BladeSystem c-Class Enclosures within a System Center Essentials environment. Features The HP BladeSystem Management... Console, including real-time and prefailure event definitions. Introduction HP delivers a new management pack that launch the HP Onboard Administrator and advanced remote server administration through a common System Center Essentials console. Overview About...
...Onboard Administrator. HP recommends reviewing your Microsoft® product documentation for HP BladeSystem cClass enclosures. For advanced hardware lifecycle management and remote administration of HP BladeSystem c-Class Enclosures within a System Center Essentials environment. Features The HP BladeSystem Management... Console, including real-time and prefailure event definitions. Introduction HP delivers a new management pack that launch the HP Onboard Administrator and advanced remote server administration through a common System Center Essentials console. Overview About...
HP BladeSystem Management Pack for Microsoft System Center Essentials 2007 User Guide
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... Management Pack for Microsoft® System Center Essentials 2007 (http://www.hp.com/servers/integration) • HP BladeSystem Management Pack for Microsoft® System Center Essentials 2007 Troubleshooting Assistant Before contacting HP support Before contacting HP for support, review the following information about your System Center Essentials environment available: o Microsoft® Windows® operating system version...
... Management Pack for Microsoft® System Center Essentials 2007 (http://www.hp.com/servers/integration) • HP BladeSystem Management Pack for Microsoft® System Center Essentials 2007 Troubleshooting Assistant Before contacting HP support Before contacting HP for support, review the following information about your System Center Essentials environment available: o Microsoft® Windows® operating system version...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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...process. Gather symptom information (on page 13). 2. Do not open this enclosure. Review the important safety information (on page 16). 3. Important safety information Familiarize yourself with the server. Symbols on equipment to indicate the presence of injury from electric shock hazards, ...page 90) o POST error messages and beep codes (on page 114) o Event list error messages (on page 155) o HP BladeSystem infrastructure error codes ("HP BladeSystem p-Class infrastructure error codes" on page 159) o Port 85 codes and iLO messages (on procedures, hardware options, software ...
...process. Gather symptom information (on page 13). 2. Do not open this enclosure. Review the important safety information (on page 16). 3. Important safety information Familiarize yourself with the server. Symbols on equipment to indicate the presence of injury from electric shock hazards, ...page 90) o POST error messages and beep codes (on page 114) o Event list error messages (on page 155) o HP BladeSystem infrastructure error codes ("HP BladeSystem p-Class infrastructure error codes" on page 159) o Port 85 codes and iLO messages (on procedures, hardware options, software ...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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.... 3. Be sure the drive boot order in RBSU is the same type and of 15 percent free space. 2. Run HP Insight Diagnostics (on the server. Be sure the files are occurring Action: Hardware problems 44 See the TPM replacement recovery procedure in RBSU... Data is not full. Run the repair utility for the operating system. 2. When migrating encrypted data to a new server, be sure that the server boots from the drive Action: 1. Review information about the operating system encryption technology, which can cause a decrease in the operating system documentation. Reseat the SD ...
.... 3. Be sure the drive boot order in RBSU is the same type and of 15 percent free space. 2. Run HP Insight Diagnostics (on the server. Be sure the files are occurring Action: Hardware problems 44 See the TPM replacement recovery procedure in RBSU... Data is not full. Run the repair utility for the operating system. 2. When migrating encrypted data to a new server, be sure that the server boots from the drive Action: 1. Review information about the operating system encryption technology, which can cause a decrease in the operating system documentation. Reseat the SD ...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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.... Review log files for more information. Errors occur after the system software is changed Action: Change settings to the application documentation, the vendor website, or both. Refer to the original configuration. Refer to the Caldera UnixWare or SCO OpenServer from the server setup... occur after a software setting is installed Action: • Check the application log and operating system log for ProLiant website (http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/servers/linux). Check the application log and operating system log for more information. On NetWare 5.X systems, repair NSS ...
.... Review log files for more information. Errors occur after the system software is changed Action: Change settings to the application documentation, the vendor website, or both. Refer to the original configuration. Refer to the Caldera UnixWare or SCO OpenServer from the server setup... occur after a software setting is installed Action: • Check the application log and operating system log for ProLiant website (http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/servers/linux). Check the application log and operating system log for more information. On NetWare 5.X systems, repair NSS ...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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Review the expansion board documentation, and then try reinstalling the board. 102-System Board Failure Audible Beeps: None Possible Cause: 8237 DMA controllers, 8254 timers, and similar devices. Error messages 124 WARNING: ProLiant Demand Based Power Management cannot be supported with the expansion board...system is corrupt. Action: For more information about the Power Regulator for ProLiant option, see the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide on the Documentation CD or the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/smartstart/documentation). 100 Series 101-I/O ROM Error Audible Beeps: ...
Review the expansion board documentation, and then try reinstalling the board. 102-System Board Failure Audible Beeps: None Possible Cause: 8237 DMA controllers, 8254 timers, and similar devices. Error messages 124 WARNING: ProLiant Demand Based Power Management cannot be supported with the expansion board...system is corrupt. Action: For more information about the Power Regulator for ProLiant option, see the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide on the Documentation CD or the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/smartstart/documentation). 100 Series 101-I/O ROM Error Audible Beeps: ...
HP BladeSystem c-Class Site Planning Guide
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... Assessment Service is provided for each, including prioritized recommendations based on the following services: • HP Datacenter Assessment Service-This service provides a thorough review and analysis of your facility's infrastructure. If risks or deficiencies are presented in a detailed final report. These guidelines are found, a qualitative and quantitative explanation is ...
... Assessment Service is provided for each, including prioritized recommendations based on the following services: • HP Datacenter Assessment Service-This service provides a thorough review and analysis of your facility's infrastructure. If risks or deficiencies are presented in a detailed final report. These guidelines are found, a qualitative and quantitative explanation is ...
HP BladeSystem c-Class Site Planning Guide
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... (http://h20219.www2.hp.com/services/cache/114078-0-0225-121.aspx). Too many other physical, mechanical, and environmental aspects of the servers and related equipment. Take into your power distribution system, analysis of cooling system capacity and airflow distribution, and a review of your facility.... of the facility. It is important to plan the facility as a whole, including all the servers and other support equipment meet your specific requirements. • HP Datacenter Site Planning Service-Obtain a comprehensive site-preparation audit to meet the demands of third-party ...
... (http://h20219.www2.hp.com/services/cache/114078-0-0225-121.aspx). Too many other physical, mechanical, and environmental aspects of the servers and related equipment. Take into your power distribution system, analysis of cooling system capacity and airflow distribution, and a review of your facility.... of the facility. It is important to plan the facility as a whole, including all the servers and other support equipment meet your specific requirements. • HP Datacenter Site Planning Service-Obtain a comprehensive site-preparation audit to meet the demands of third-party ...
HP BladeSystem c-Class Site Planning Guide
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...before extending a component outside the rack. Preparing for your installation site. Be sure to review the installation instructions provided with each row of bayed racks. • Stabilizer kit-A ...stabilizer kit is configured, use the CPU-to-console switch cable included with the server. The standard distance between the console switch and the keyboard, monitor, and mouse can vary...rack-mountable components is appropriate for installation 60 plenum-rated (CL2P) cable, contact your local HP authorized reseller to obtain any time cabling is routed: • Through an overhead drop-...
...before extending a component outside the rack. Preparing for your installation site. Be sure to review the installation instructions provided with each row of bayed racks. • Stabilizer kit-A ...stabilizer kit is configured, use the CPU-to-console switch cable included with the server. The standard distance between the console switch and the keyboard, monitor, and mouse can vary...rack-mountable components is appropriate for installation 60 plenum-rated (CL2P) cable, contact your local HP authorized reseller to obtain any time cabling is routed: • Through an overhead drop-...
HP BladeSystem c-Class Site Planning Guide
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...prevent following schedule lists the sequence of the site inspection and delivery survey sent to HP o Site inspection and predelivery coordination meeting arranged with an HP representative to review the inspection checklist and arrange an installation schedule • 7 days before installation o... Final check made with an HP site preparation specialist to be an HP task) • 30 days before installation...
...prevent following schedule lists the sequence of the site inspection and delivery survey sent to HP o Site inspection and predelivery coordination meeting arranged with an HP representative to review the inspection checklist and arrange an installation schedule • 7 days before installation o... Final check made with an HP site preparation specialist to be an HP task) • 30 days before installation...
Electrical signal integrity considerations for HP BladeSystem
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... for signal integrity was important to ensure high-speed connectivity among all server blades and interconnect modules. The team then created an extensive documentation/specification library and implemented a design review process that require up to 10Gbs signaling • Developing signal integrity ...to set optimal signal waveform shapes in -house hardware measurements • Developing accurate channel models • Ensuring that design the HP Superdome computers. Specific steps included the following: • Assisting the internal product teams in the design and validation of top...
... for signal integrity was important to ensure high-speed connectivity among all server blades and interconnect modules. The team then created an extensive documentation/specification library and implemented a design review process that require up to 10Gbs signaling • Developing signal integrity ...to set optimal signal waveform shapes in -house hardware measurements • Developing accurate channel models • Ensuring that design the HP Superdome computers. Specific steps included the following: • Assisting the internal product teams in the design and validation of top...
HP BladeSystem c-Class architecture
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... Lane-3 4x (KX4, InfiniBand, PCI Express) Connectivity between the mezzanine cards on the server blades and the interconnect modules are available at http://h71028.www7.hp.com/enterprise/cache/316682-0-0-0-121.html. 12 The guides are through independent traces on the enclosure... enclosure, on a mid-market customer that often does not require full redundancy. Customers should review the appropriate user guide for fully-redundant connections between the server blades and interconnect modules. Connections differ depending on the NonStop signal midplane. Logically overlaying physical ...
... Lane-3 4x (KX4, InfiniBand, PCI Express) Connectivity between the mezzanine cards on the server blades and the interconnect modules are available at http://h71028.www7.hp.com/enterprise/cache/316682-0-0-0-121.html. 12 The guides are through independent traces on the enclosure... enclosure, on a mid-market customer that often does not require full redundancy. Customers should review the appropriate user guide for fully-redundant connections between the server blades and interconnect modules. Connections differ depending on the NonStop signal midplane. Logically overlaying physical ...
HP BladeSystem c-Class Enclosure Troubleshooting Guide
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...sure all cables are completely closed and locked. • Check any Insight Display button to review and troubleshoot all external components. • Be sure each device, checking the connectors and ...an error exists and further action is operating normally and has no errors. Select the appropriate server model, and then click the Troubleshoot a Problem link on the Device Error screen. 2....indicate a component is not connected properly. • If problems continue to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/bizsupport). Check the Insight Display screen. When the Insight Display background ...
...sure all cables are completely closed and locked. • Check any Insight Display button to review and troubleshoot all external components. • Be sure each device, checking the connectors and ...an error exists and further action is operating normally and has no errors. Select the appropriate server model, and then click the Troubleshoot a Problem link on the Device Error screen. 2....indicate a component is not connected properly. • If problems continue to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/bizsupport). Check the Insight Display screen. When the Insight Display background ...
HP BladeSystem c-Class Enclosure Troubleshooting Guide
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...to navigate to the next step. Location errors can occur on the Insight Display. Review and complete the corrective action suggested by the symptom. • Perform the operation ...notification If an error occurs, the Onboard Administrator displays an error message on server blades, storage blades, power supplies, and fans. Enclosure troubleshooting 25 For more information,...maintenance and service guide located on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation). For specific removal and replacement procedures, see the HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator User Guide. The ...
...to navigate to the next step. Location errors can occur on the Insight Display. Review and complete the corrective action suggested by the symptom. • Perform the operation ...notification If an error occurs, the Onboard Administrator displays an error message on server blades, storage blades, power supplies, and fans. Enclosure troubleshooting 25 For more information,...maintenance and service guide located on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation). For specific removal and replacement procedures, see the HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator User Guide. The ...
HP BladeSystem c-Class Enclosure Troubleshooting Guide
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Configuration errors can occur on server blades and interconnect modules. Review and complete the corrective action suggested by the Insight Display. o Remove the server blade to Fix This, and press OK. 2. Power errors Power errors can occur because of the following:... error: 1. To correct a configuration error: 1. For information on installing the mezzanine card, see the server-specific user guide on server blades, storage blades, or interconnect modules. Review and complete the corrective action suggested by the Insight Display. In most cases, you must either add power...
Configuration errors can occur on server blades and interconnect modules. Review and complete the corrective action suggested by the Insight Display. o Remove the server blade to Fix This, and press OK. 2. Power errors Power errors can occur because of the following:... error: 1. To correct a configuration error: 1. For information on installing the mezzanine card, see the server-specific user guide on server blades, storage blades, or interconnect modules. Review and complete the corrective action suggested by the Insight Display. In most cases, you must either add power...
HP BladeSystem c-Class Enclosure Troubleshooting Guide
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... correct locations within the enclosure. A fan LED is solid amber. - To correct the issue, follow the Insight Display steps. Review and complete the corrective action suggested corrective action does not correct the error, see "Component identification (on page 30)." Replace the...)." Always begin troubleshooting using the symptom table at the beginning of "Procedures: Fan LED is flashing amber (on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation). The Insight Display may also be reporting a device identification error for the fan. • Onboard...
... correct locations within the enclosure. A fan LED is solid amber. - To correct the issue, follow the Insight Display steps. Review and complete the corrective action suggested corrective action does not correct the error, see "Component identification (on page 30)." Replace the...)." Always begin troubleshooting using the symptom table at the beginning of "Procedures: Fan LED is flashing amber (on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation). The Insight Display may also be reporting a device identification error for the fan. • Onboard...
HP BladeSystem c-Class Enclosure Troubleshooting Guide
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... bays located on page 72)." Device bay numbering Each enclosure requires interconnects to determine which external network connections on the interconnects are active. Component identification HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure components Enclosure front components Item Description 1 Device bays* 2 Air intake slot (Do not block.) 3 Power supply bay 1 4 Power ...intake slot (Do not block.) *For more information, see "Device bay numbering (on the rear of the enclosure. Be sure to review device bay numbering to provide network access for data transfer. Component identification 72
... bays located on page 72)." Device bay numbering Each enclosure requires interconnects to determine which external network connections on the interconnects are active. Component identification HP BladeSystem c7000 Enclosure components Enclosure front components Item Description 1 Device bays* 2 Air intake slot (Do not block.) 3 Power supply bay 1 4 Power ...intake slot (Do not block.) *For more information, see "Device bay numbering (on the rear of the enclosure. Be sure to review device bay numbering to provide network access for data transfer. Component identification 72
HP BladeSystem c-Class Enclosure Troubleshooting Guide
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... transfer. Component identification 81 IMPORTANT: When looking at the rear of the enclosure. Be sure to review device bay numbering to provide network access for future use) Insight Display Onboard Administrator tray containing Onboard Administrator 1. HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure components Enclosure front components Item 1 2 3 4 5 Description Device bays ("Device bay numbering" on the...
... transfer. Component identification 81 IMPORTANT: When looking at the rear of the enclosure. Be sure to review device bay numbering to provide network access for future use) Insight Display Onboard Administrator tray containing Onboard Administrator 1. HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure components Enclosure front components Item 1 2 3 4 5 Description Device bays ("Device bay numbering" on the...
Drive technology overview
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... in disk drive and interconnect technologies is typically approximately 100,000 times slower than accessing main memory. Categories of server disk drives HP has refined and expanded its drive family to further increase performance and reliability. Disk drives are being adapted as ...the component selections for use in disk capacity, performance, and availability. Entry, Midline, and Enterprise drives. This technology brief reviews the classes of disk drives, the key factors determining capacity, performance and reliability in single drives, the options available to connect...
... in disk drive and interconnect technologies is typically approximately 100,000 times slower than accessing main memory. Categories of server disk drives HP has refined and expanded its drive family to further increase performance and reliability. Disk drives are being adapted as ...the component selections for use in disk capacity, performance, and availability. Entry, Midline, and Enterprise drives. This technology brief reviews the classes of disk drives, the key factors determining capacity, performance and reliability in single drives, the options available to connect...