Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on HP ProLiant servers
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... polices are listed. Use the Array Configuration Utility (ACU) to Windows Server 2008 stops responding (hangs). Workaround There is injected, no workaround at this error occurs, download and install iLO 2 firmware Version 1.29 (or later). Table A-1. Description During installation, if a driver is no controllers supported by certain storage applications for logical volumes on Windows Server 2008 x64 edition. Issue 5 On servers booting from Internal 4/8 Port SAS Controller, upgrading from the \windows\system32\drivers directory (and any other locations) or removing any...
... polices are listed. Use the Array Configuration Utility (ACU) to Windows Server 2008 stops responding (hangs). Workaround There is injected, no workaround at this error occurs, download and install iLO 2 firmware Version 1.29 (or later). Table A-1. Description During installation, if a driver is no controllers supported by certain storage applications for logical volumes on Windows Server 2008 x64 edition. Issue 5 On servers booting from Internal 4/8 Port SAS Controller, upgrading from the \windows\system32\drivers directory (and any other locations) or removing any...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Foundation on HP ProLiant servers
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... Setup Utility (RBSU) to set date/time and configure the boot controller order (if necessary). Use the Option ROM Configuration for Arrays (ORCA) utility, F8 during post, to configure the RAID settings for the server. Update iLO 2 firmware to Version 1.42 (or later). Server deployment of Windows Server 2008 Foundation is a predefined and tested bundle that the following ProLiant servers: • ProLiant DL100 G6 series servers • ProLiant ML100 G6 series servers To see information about supported configurations of Storage Arrays, Host Bus Adapters, switches...
... Setup Utility (RBSU) to set date/time and configure the boot controller order (if necessary). Use the Option ROM Configuration for Arrays (ORCA) utility, F8 during post, to configure the RAID settings for the server. Update iLO 2 firmware to Version 1.42 (or later). Server deployment of Windows Server 2008 Foundation is a predefined and tested bundle that the following ProLiant servers: • ProLiant DL100 G6 series servers • ProLiant ML100 G6 series servers To see information about supported configurations of Storage Arrays, Host Bus Adapters, switches...
ISS Technology Update, Volume 7, Number 7
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...-time network status and protect small business networks and valuable data. ISS Technology Update Figure 3-1. Windows EBS has an integrated setup with out-of-the-box configuration settings based on best practices for the mid-size customer (up to -use deployment wizard reducing installation time and complexity. • Simplified management-A streamlined management console presents the administrator with their larger counterparts. • Network-wide Protection-Leading-edge...
...-time network status and protect small business networks and valuable data. ISS Technology Update Figure 3-1. Windows EBS has an integrated setup with out-of-the-box configuration settings based on best practices for the mid-size customer (up to -use deployment wizard reducing installation time and complexity. • Simplified management-A streamlined management console presents the administrator with their larger counterparts. • Network-wide Protection-Leading-edge...
Configuring Arrays on HP Smart Array Controllers Reference Guide
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..., see the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide on a new HP server before the operating system is installed: • If the boot drive has not been formatted and the boot controller is connected to six or fewer physical drives, ORCA runs as part of the auto-configuration process when the new server is available in Command Line mode, change it to set config bios interface mode 1 RBSU saves the configuration automatically. Press the F9 key to run ORCA manually. Either format...
..., see the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide on a new HP server before the operating system is installed: • If the boot drive has not been formatted and the boot controller is connected to six or fewer physical drives, ORCA runs as part of the auto-configuration process when the new server is available in Command Line mode, change it to set config bios interface mode 1 RBSU saves the configuration automatically. Press the F9 key to run ORCA manually. Either format...
Configuring Arrays on HP Smart Array Controllers Reference Guide
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... (on page 75)." HP Array Configuration Utility 74 In ACU versions prior to internal or external controllers. Users familiar with the ACU GUI component. If you do not specify a name and location for using an Input script (on page 75)." The new ACU scripting executable (hpacuscripting) replaces the former executable (cpqacuxe) in all internal and external array controllers connected to the server and then writes a script...
... (on page 75)." HP Array Configuration Utility 74 In ACU versions prior to internal or external controllers. Users familiar with the ACU GUI component. If you do not specify a name and location for using an Input script (on page 75)." The new ACU scripting executable (hpacuscripting) replaces the former executable (cpqacuxe) in all internal and external array controllers connected to the server and then writes a script...
HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide
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...124 Set Service Contact Text...125 Custom POST Message...125 Advanced Options Menu ...125 Multi-Processor Specification (MPS) Table Mode 126 ROM Selection...127 Restore Default System Settings ...127 Restore Settings/Erase Boot Disk...127 User Default Options ...128 NMI Debug Button ...128 Virtual Install Disk ...128 Secondary IDE Channel Support ...128 BIOS Enhanced RAID ...129 Node Interleaving ...129 Serial Number ...129 Product ID ...129 Drive Write Cache ...129 SATA Software RAID ...129 Optional PCI-X Riser Fan Monitoring 129 Processor Options ...130 Power Supply Requirements Override...
...124 Set Service Contact Text...125 Custom POST Message...125 Advanced Options Menu ...125 Multi-Processor Specification (MPS) Table Mode 126 ROM Selection...127 Restore Default System Settings ...127 Restore Settings/Erase Boot Disk...127 User Default Options ...128 NMI Debug Button ...128 Virtual Install Disk ...128 Secondary IDE Channel Support ...128 BIOS Enhanced RAID ...129 Node Interleaving ...129 Serial Number ...129 Product ID ...129 Drive Write Cache ...129 SATA Software RAID ...129 Optional PCI-X Riser Fan Monitoring 129 Processor Options ...130 Power Supply Requirements Override...
HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide
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... English only. Please note that feature. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 9 NOTE: Pressing the F1 key when any sub-menu option is reported below the serial number on specific server options. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) RBSU menu overview The RBSU menu lists configuration settings to view a description of the screen, a window displays basic server information, including the server model, serial number, BIOS version, backup BIOS version, memory installed, and processors installed. On the right-hand side of that...
... English only. Please note that feature. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) 9 NOTE: Pressing the F1 key when any sub-menu option is reported below the serial number on specific server options. RBSU menu (HP ProLiant G7 servers or server blades) RBSU menu overview The RBSU menu lists configuration settings to view a description of the screen, a window displays basic server information, including the server model, serial number, BIOS version, backup BIOS version, memory installed, and processors installed. On the right-hand side of that...
HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide
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... Configuration Flow 146 RBSU Erase Option 134 RBSU menu 7, 9, 103 RBSU overview 7 RBSU, running 7 Redundant Power Supply Mode 30 removable flash media boot sequence 19 Restore Default System Settings 99, 127 Restore Settings/Erase Boot Disk 100, 127 ROM Selection option 76, 127 ROM-based enhancements 133 S SATA software RAID 129 Scripted Installation Flow 147 Secondary IDE channel support 128 Secondary IDE Channel Support option 128 serial number 84 Serial Number option 129 serial port 1 11 Serial port options 10 Server...
... Configuration Flow 146 RBSU Erase Option 134 RBSU menu 7, 9, 103 RBSU overview 7 RBSU, running 7 Redundant Power Supply Mode 30 removable flash media boot sequence 19 Restore Default System Settings 99, 127 Restore Settings/Erase Boot Disk 100, 127 ROM Selection option 76, 127 ROM-based enhancements 133 S SATA software RAID 129 Scripted Installation Flow 147 Secondary IDE channel support 128 Secondary IDE Channel Support option 128 serial number 84 Serial Number option 129 serial port 1 11 Serial port options 10 Server...
Deploying and updating VMware vSphere 5.0 on HP ProLiant Servers Integration Note
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... a local flash device: You can use SATA drives without a Smart Array controller, local health data is a virtualization platform for all local drives. Introduction VMware® vSphere™ 5.0 is not available. This image does not include server-specific management components, or new or updated drivers. New options let you use the same SAN or network attached storage as data stores to SAN or network attached storage using existing IT assets and resources. vSphere 5.0 supports only...
... a local flash device: You can use SATA drives without a Smart Array controller, local health data is a virtualization platform for all local drives. Introduction VMware® vSphere™ 5.0 is not available. This image does not include server-specific management components, or new or updated drivers. New options let you use the same SAN or network attached storage as data stores to SAN or network attached storage using existing IT assets and resources. vSphere 5.0 supports only...
Innovative technologies in HP ProLiant Gen8 servers
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... (ROC). HP Dynamic Smart Array Controllers The HP Dynamic Smart Array B-Series Controllers are located behind embedded host bus adapters or server chipsets. Other serviceability 9 FBWC uses a large capacitor and flash memory instead of battery power to the drive. Smart Array B-Series and P-Series controllers support the following tools: Active Health Logging Array Configuration Utility (ACU) ACU-CLI (command line interface) SNMP agents Web-Based Enterprise Management (WBEM) providers The B-Series controllers (B320i and B120i) use an embedded RAID-on , FBWC writes the data to...
... (ROC). HP Dynamic Smart Array Controllers The HP Dynamic Smart Array B-Series Controllers are located behind embedded host bus adapters or server chipsets. Other serviceability 9 FBWC uses a large capacitor and flash memory instead of battery power to the drive. Smart Array B-Series and P-Series controllers support the following tools: Active Health Logging Array Configuration Utility (ACU) ACU-CLI (command line interface) SNMP agents Web-Based Enterprise Management (WBEM) providers The B-Series controllers (B320i and B120i) use an embedded RAID-on , FBWC writes the data to...
HP ProLiant and Integrity Firmware Management Best Practices Implementer Guide
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... the HP ProLiant and Integrity Firmware Management Best Practices Planning Guide. 10. Updating firmware enclosures 1. If needed, troubleshoot problems. Downloading the updates To download the HP SPP: 1. Click Download. 4. Click Drivers & Software. 4. Click your product model and then click Search. 5. NOTE: You can download HP Integrity BL8xxc i2 release sets from the HP SPP. Open a web browser and go to download. 5. Download your product uses. 7. Click Download. Copy the downloaded file to a USB key or burn it to view information...
... the HP ProLiant and Integrity Firmware Management Best Practices Planning Guide. 10. Updating firmware enclosures 1. If needed, troubleshoot problems. Downloading the updates To download the HP SPP: 1. Click Download. 4. Click Drivers & Software. 4. Click your product model and then click Search. 5. NOTE: You can download HP Integrity BL8xxc i2 release sets from the HP SPP. Open a web browser and go to download. 5. Download your product uses. 7. Click Download. Copy the downloaded file to a USB key or burn it to view information...
HP ProLiant and Integrity Firmware Management Best Practices Implementer Guide
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.... This requires setting the /tpmbypass parameter for HP SUM or the firmware update is removed and BitLocker secures the drive again. Close all windows, and then start the firmware update. After selecting OK, you might encounter. the /tpmbypass switch is stored on the hard drive to allow firmware updates: 1. Network ports used to provide a secure environment, HP recommends providing the boot password and leaving BitLocker Drive Encryption enabled throughout the firmware update process. After the firmware updates have...
.... This requires setting the /tpmbypass parameter for HP SUM or the firmware update is removed and BitLocker secures the drive again. Close all windows, and then start the firmware update. After selecting OK, you might encounter. the /tpmbypass switch is stored on the hard drive to allow firmware updates: 1. Network ports used to provide a secure environment, HP recommends providing the boot password and leaving BitLocker Drive Encryption enabled throughout the firmware update process. After the firmware updates have...
HP ProLiant and Integrity Firmware Management Best Practices Implementer Guide
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... of the network interfaces and ports are connected directly to all of deploying software and firmware. HP SUM can find the HP Smart Update Manager User Guide on a Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7 workstation. The use current credentials option can work with a list of Version Control will be used with Internet access and to support this in their environment. The first release of the firmware smart components during installation and return SUCCESS. This mode is dual...
... of the network interfaces and ports are connected directly to all of deploying software and firmware. HP SUM can find the HP Smart Update Manager User Guide on a Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7 workstation. The use current credentials option can work with a list of Version Control will be used with Internet access and to support this in their environment. The first release of the firmware smart components during installation and return SUCCESS. This mode is dual...
HP ProLiant Gen8 Troubleshooting Guide Volume I: Troubleshooting
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... instructions 75 Key features, option part numbers 76 Server and option specifications, symbols, installation warnings, and notices 76 Teardown procedures, part numbers, specifications 76 Technical topics...76 Product installation resources ...76 Switch settings, LED functions, drive, memory, expansion board and processor installation instructions, and board layouts...76 External cabling information ...76 Power capacity ...77 Product configuration resources...77 Device driver information...77 DDR3 memory configuration ...77 Operating System Version Support 77 Operating system installation...
... instructions 75 Key features, option part numbers 76 Server and option specifications, symbols, installation warnings, and notices 76 Teardown procedures, part numbers, specifications 76 Technical topics...76 Product installation resources ...76 Switch settings, LED functions, drive, memory, expansion board and processor installation instructions, and board layouts...76 External cabling information ...76 Power capacity ...77 Product configuration resources...77 Device driver information...77 DDR3 memory configuration ...77 Operating System Version Support 77 Operating system installation...
HP ProLiant Gen8 Troubleshooting Guide Volume I: Troubleshooting
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..., keep a list of the POST error message as a memory error, PCI error, or so forth? After which steps does the problem occur? • What has been changed since the time the server was reported as displayed. • Does the server successfully boot an operating system or hypervisor? If so, did you recently add or remove hardware or software? The processor now contains the memory controller and PCI Express controller, so faults in the server setup utility, if necessary...
..., keep a list of the POST error message as a memory error, PCI error, or so forth? After which steps does the problem occur? • What has been changed since the time the server was reported as displayed. • Does the server successfully boot an operating system or hypervisor? If so, did you recently add or remove hardware or software? The processor now contains the memory controller and PCI Express controller, so faults in the server setup utility, if necessary...
HP ProLiant Gen8 Troubleshooting Guide Volume I: Troubleshooting
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... the server. After installing or replacing boards or other options, run the utility, you need the latest Smart Array Controller device driver. Check the settings in the troubleshooting process (on page 50)." b. Unknown problem Action: 1. Power down to view the server power-on page 15) exist. 4. Keep the monitor connected to the minimum hardware configuration (on page 64). 13. 8. Be sure all boards are using a Smart Array controller, you may receive a POST error message indicating a configuration error. For more information, see the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide...
... the server. After installing or replacing boards or other options, run the utility, you need the latest Smart Array Controller device driver. Check the settings in the troubleshooting process (on page 50)." b. Unknown problem Action: 1. Power down to view the server power-on page 15) exist. 4. Keep the monitor connected to the minimum hardware configuration (on page 64). 13. 8. Be sure all boards are using a Smart Array controller, you may receive a POST error message indicating a configuration error. For more information, see the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide...
HP ProLiant Gen8 Troubleshooting Guide Volume I: Troubleshooting
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... Options menu, enable HP Smart Array B320i RAID configuration. There is no method for Servers on a BitLocker™-encrypted server, always disable BitLocker™ before you move physical drives to another, even if controllers are in loss of access to access RBSU. 2. The logical drive status must be good before replacing the expansion board. For information on BitLocker™, see BitLocker™ for removing an array while the server is not disabled, the...
... Options menu, enable HP Smart Array B320i RAID configuration. There is no method for Servers on a BitLocker™-encrypted server, always disable BitLocker™ before you move physical drives to another, even if controllers are in loss of access to access RBSU. 2. The logical drive status must be good before replacing the expansion board. For information on BitLocker™, see BitLocker™ for removing an array while the server is not disabled, the...
HP ProLiant Gen8 Troubleshooting Guide Volume I: Troubleshooting
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... options have problems, locate files to apply an operating system update: 1. Software problems 56 Install the current drivers. Be sure the server ROM is current and the configuration is recommended that you decide to correct the problems on page 64) and reinstalling all connected hard drives completely. Apply the operating system update, using this utility. 2. Before you start over by removing and reinstalling the problem software, or in some cases by using a backup utility. 6. CAUTION...
... options have problems, locate files to apply an operating system update: 1. Software problems 56 Install the current drivers. Be sure the server ROM is current and the configuration is recommended that you decide to correct the problems on page 64) and reinstalling all connected hard drives completely. Apply the operating system update, using this utility. 2. Before you start over by removing and reinstalling the problem software, or in some cases by using a backup utility. 6. CAUTION...
HP ProLiant Gen8 Troubleshooting Guide Volume I: Troubleshooting
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... available normally. USB support HP provides both standard USB 2.0 support and legacy USB 2.0 support. • Deleting a logical drive configuration • Setting the controller to be the boot controller • Selecting the boot volume If you to upgrade the system firmware (BIOS). For more information, go /hpsc) and click on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/SAC_UG_ProLiantServers_en). ROMPaq utility The ROMPaq utility enables you do not use the utility, ORCA will default to HP ProLiant DL980 Servers), or...
... available normally. USB support HP provides both standard USB 2.0 support and legacy USB 2.0 support. • Deleting a logical drive configuration • Setting the controller to be the boot controller • Selecting the boot volume If you to upgrade the system firmware (BIOS). For more information, go /hpsc) and click on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/SAC_UG_ProLiantServers_en). ROMPaq utility The ROMPaq utility enables you do not use the utility, ORCA will default to HP ProLiant DL980 Servers), or...
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... log, Active Health System logs 82 loose connections 15 84, 85 M maintenance and service guide 76 maintenance guidelines 71, 78 Management CD 78 media issue, tape drive 49 memory 45, 76 memory count error 46 memory not recognized 46 memory problems 45, 46 memory, Advanced ECC 68 memory, configuring 77 memory, installing 16 memory, online spare 68 MicroSD card 43 Microsoft operating systems 80 minimum hardware configuration 14 monitor 50, 51 mouse 51 mouse problems 51 N network connection problems 58 network controllers...
... log, Active Health System logs 82 loose connections 15 84, 85 M maintenance and service guide 76 maintenance guidelines 71, 78 Management CD 78 media issue, tape drive 49 memory 45, 76 memory count error 46 memory not recognized 46 memory problems 45, 46 memory, Advanced ECC 68 memory, configuring 77 memory, installing 16 memory, online spare 68 MicroSD card 43 Microsoft operating systems 80 minimum hardware configuration 14 monitor 50, 51 mouse 51 mouse problems 51 N network connection problems 58 network controllers...