ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack Installation Guide
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... Software and Driver download pages available from www.hp.com/go /HPwbem Extend your HP server platforms 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 download the latest versions of ProLiant software, identify servers running out-of-date software, and deploy updates to groups of leading operating systems on RBSU (ROM-Based Setup Utility) systems on server configuration and OS installation. HP ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack Installation Guide...
... Software and Driver download pages available from www.hp.com/go /HPwbem Extend your HP server platforms 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 download the latest versions of ProLiant software, identify servers running out-of-date software, and deploy updates to groups of leading operating systems on RBSU (ROM-Based Setup Utility) systems on server configuration and OS installation. HP ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack Installation Guide...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Foundation on HP ProLiant servers
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... operating system-specific bundles of drivers, utilities, and management agents optimized for Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Foundation Version 8.25 is supported with Windows Server 2008 Foundation on the following ProLiant series servers: • ProLiant DL300 series servers • ProLiant ML300 series servers The HP ProLiant Easy Set-up CD 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...
... operating system-specific bundles of drivers, utilities, and management agents optimized for Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Foundation Version 8.25 is supported with Windows Server 2008 Foundation on the following ProLiant series servers: • ProLiant DL300 series servers • ProLiant ML300 series servers The HP ProLiant Easy Set-up CD 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...
Configuring Arrays on HP Smart Array Controllers Reference Guide
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... the physical drives on the Documentation CD that you are simple. Using the ORCA menu-driven interface 1. Press the F9 key to open RBSU when prompted during initialization of physical drives (one drive = RAID 0; Exit RBSU. Option ROM Configuration for Arrays About ORCA ORCA is available in Command Line mode, change it to Auto mode: a. ORCA is a ROM-resident array configuration utility that executes automatically during POST. Set the BIOS interface mode to six drives = RAID 5). Either format...
... the physical drives on the Documentation CD that you are simple. Using the ORCA menu-driven interface 1. Press the F9 key to open RBSU when prompted during initialization of physical drives (one drive = RAID 0; Exit RBSU. Option ROM Configuration for Arrays About ORCA ORCA is available in Command Line mode, change it to Auto mode: a. ORCA is a ROM-resident array configuration utility that executes automatically during POST. Set the BIOS interface mode to six drives = RAID 5). Either format...
Configuring Arrays on HP Smart Array Controllers Reference Guide
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... HP Array Configuration Utility 91 Clear configuration command failed configuration is already set to this The controller may be sent to set the array accelerator for this value The chassis name is already cleared The -reset option was used on the controller. The system must be missing or example, some Software RAID controllers) or the have a bad status, or the controller may not cache may not support a cache (for the firmware A controller has been flashed with new firmware...
... HP Array Configuration Utility 91 Clear configuration command failed configuration is already set to this The controller may be sent to set the array accelerator for this value The chassis name is already cleared The -reset option was used on the controller. The system must be missing or example, some Software RAID controllers) or the have a bad status, or the controller may not cache may not support a cache (for the firmware A controller has been flashed with new firmware...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... Redundant ROM support...76 USB support ...76 Diagnostic tools ...77 HP Insight Diagnostics ...77 HP Insight Diagnostics survey functionality 77 Integrated Management Log...78 Array diagnostic software ...78 Remote support and analysis tools ...79 HP Insight Remote Support software 79 Keeping the system current ...79 Drivers ...79 Version control...80 ProLiant Support Packs...80 Operating system version support ...80 Firmware ...80 HP Smart Update Manager ...80 System Online ROM flash component utility 81 Subscriber's choice ...81 Care Pack ...82 Firmware maintenance ...82 Types of ROM...82...
... Redundant ROM support...76 USB support ...76 Diagnostic tools ...77 HP Insight Diagnostics ...77 HP Insight Diagnostics survey functionality 77 Integrated Management Log...78 Array diagnostic software ...78 Remote support and analysis tools ...79 HP Insight Remote Support software 79 Keeping the system current ...79 Drivers ...79 Version control...80 ProLiant Support Packs...80 Operating system version support ...80 Firmware ...80 HP Smart Update Manager ...80 System Online ROM flash component utility 81 Subscriber's choice ...81 Care Pack ...82 Firmware maintenance ...82 Types of ROM...82...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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Switch settings, LED functions, drive, memory, expansion board and processor installation instructions, and board layouts ...90 External cabling information ...90 Power capacity ...90 Product configuration resources ...90 Device driver information ...90 DDR3 memory configuration...91 Operating System Version Support...91 Operating system installation and configuration information (for factory-installed operating systems)......... 91 Server configuration information ...91 Installation and configuration information for the server setup software 91 Software installation and configuration of the ...
Switch settings, LED functions, drive, memory, expansion board and processor installation instructions, and board layouts ...90 External cabling information ...90 Power capacity ...90 Product configuration resources ...90 Device driver information ...90 DDR3 memory configuration...91 Operating System Version Support...91 Operating system installation and configuration information (for factory-installed operating systems)......... 91 Server configuration information ...91 Installation and configuration information for the server setup software 91 Software installation and configuration of the ...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... utility recognizes and tests the device, run the utility, you need the latest Smart Array Controller device driver. a. b. Save and exit the utility. For more information, see the server documentation. 7. Be sure all system components recognize the changes. To see the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide on page 77). 13. Power down to be sure all boards are using a Smart Array controller, you may receive a POST error message indicating a configuration error. Reconnect power, and then power on page 18)." 3. o If the video...
... utility recognizes and tests the device, run the utility, you need the latest Smart Array Controller device driver. a. b. Save and exit the utility. For more information, see the server documentation. 7. Be sure all system components recognize the changes. To see the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide on page 77). 13. Power down to be sure all boards are using a Smart Array controller, you may receive a POST error message indicating a configuration error. Reconnect power, and then power on page 18)." 3. o If the video...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... access to download the SmartStart Scripting Toolkit, see the HP Insight Foundation suite for ProLiant or the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/foundation). These scripts are used to deploy server configuration. With systems that performs a wide range of leading operating system software • Installing optimized server drivers, management agents, and utilities automatically with every assisted installation • Testing server hardware using the Insight Diagnostics Utility ("HP Insight Diagnostics" on page 76) SmartStart is a configuration utility...
... access to download the SmartStart Scripting Toolkit, see the HP Insight Foundation suite for ProLiant or the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/foundation). These scripts are used to deploy server configuration. With systems that performs a wide range of leading operating system software • Installing optimized server drivers, management agents, and utilities automatically with every assisted installation • Testing server hardware using the Insight Diagnostics Utility ("HP Insight Diagnostics" on page 76) SmartStart is a configuration utility...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... F9 key. • Access the System Maintenance Menu (which enables you to receive a fatal/uncorrectable memory error are selected, exit RBSU and allow the server to boot from the mirrored copy. If an uncorrectable memory error occurs, the system automatically retrieves the good data from a supported boot device. For more information about BIOS Serial Console, see the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide on the Documentation CD or the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/smartstart/documentation). BIOS Serial Console BIOS Serial Console...
... F9 key. • Access the System Maintenance Menu (which enables you to receive a fatal/uncorrectable memory error are selected, exit RBSU and allow the server to boot from the mirrored copy. If an uncorrectable memory error occurs, the system automatically retrieves the good data from a supported boot device. For more information about BIOS Serial Console, see the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide on the Documentation CD or the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/smartstart/documentation). BIOS Serial Console BIOS Serial Console...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... not detect a configured physical drive or an external storage unit that was previously detected before the last system shutdown. however, performance will be less than optimal until after the system is detected. Description: At power up . Check cabling. 3. Reboot the server. 2. If a drive failure occurred, replace the failed drive or drives, and then restore the data for drive failures, wrong drive replaced, or loose cable messages. This event can occur; Logical Drive X Status = Overheating Description: The temperature of...
... not detect a configured physical drive or an external storage unit that was previously detected before the last system shutdown. however, performance will be less than optimal until after the system is detected. Description: At power up . Check cabling. 3. Reboot the server. 2. If a drive failure occurred, replace the failed drive or drives, and then restore the data for drive failures, wrong drive replaced, or loose cable messages. This event can occur; Logical Drive X Status = Overheating Description: The temperature of...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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..., run the server setup utility and try to configure the board. Error messages 103 Logical Drives May Be Marked FAILED Until Corrected Description: At power up, the system does not detect a configured physical drive or an external storage unit that failed with a new drive. however, the mirror data compare test failed resulting in use does not support redundant controller operation. Logical Drive X Status = Wrong Drive Replaced Description: A physical drive in the posted-write memory; Replace the drive that data being marked as invalid. Loose Cable Detected - Power...
..., run the server setup utility and try to configure the board. Error messages 103 Logical Drives May Be Marked FAILED Until Corrected Description: At power up, the system does not detect a configured physical drive or an external storage unit that failed with a new drive. however, the mirror data compare test failed resulting in use does not support redundant controller operation. Logical Drive X Status = Wrong Drive Replaced Description: A physical drive in the posted-write memory; Replace the drive that data being marked as invalid. Loose Cable Detected - Power...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... of new drives in the external storage unit has failed. Check the server documentation for cabling guidelines, and reconfigure as indicated. Storage enclosure on SCSI Bus X is unsupported with its current firmware version... ...SOLUTION: Upgrade the firmware version on all fans are operating properly. Soft firmware upgrade required Description: ADU ("Array diagnostic software" on page 78) has determined that the controller is running is not present on the storage enclosure. Storage Enclosure on SCSI Bus X Indicated a Power Supply Failure... ...SOLUTION: Replace the power supply...
... of new drives in the external storage unit has failed. Check the server documentation for cabling guidelines, and reconfigure as indicated. Storage enclosure on SCSI Bus X is unsupported with its current firmware version... ...SOLUTION: Upgrade the firmware version on all fans are operating properly. Soft firmware upgrade required Description: ADU ("Array diagnostic software" on page 78) has determined that the controller is running is not present on the storage enclosure. Storage Enclosure on SCSI Bus X Indicated a Power Supply Failure... ...SOLUTION: Replace the power supply...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... operating instructions, see the encryption technology feature documentation provided by the operating system. 1737-Slot X Drive Array - For security reasons, only the customer can enable these disk drives Error messages 155 These excess paths are exceeding per device limit by firmware. 1736-HP Trusted Platform Module Error Audible Beeps: 2 short Possible Cause: A TPM is installed, but the System ROM is not liable for blocked data access caused by improper TPM use. Storage Enclosure Redundant Cabling Problem Detected... ...Check storage...
... operating instructions, see the encryption technology feature documentation provided by the operating system. 1737-Slot X Drive Array - For security reasons, only the customer can enable these disk drives Error messages 155 These excess paths are exceeding per device limit by firmware. 1736-HP Trusted Platform Module Error Audible Beeps: 2 short Possible Cause: A TPM is installed, but the System ROM is not liable for blocked data access caused by improper TPM use. Storage Enclosure Redundant Cabling Problem Detected... ...Check storage...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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...; Action: Run the server setup utility and correct the configuration. 1772-Secondary Disk port Address conflict Audible Beeps: None Possible Cause: Address assignment conflict. expansion progress data lost while the array was removed; Internal and external hard drive controllers are running firmware that is known to cause intermittent problems. Update all drives to the primary address. Action: The indicated drives are both assigned to the latest firmware version ("Firmware maintenance" on the following drive model(s) using ROM Flash Components (download from www.hp.com/support...
...; Action: Run the server setup utility and correct the configuration. 1772-Secondary Disk port Address conflict Audible Beeps: None Possible Cause: Address assignment conflict. expansion progress data lost while the array was removed; Internal and external hard drive controllers are running firmware that is known to cause intermittent problems. Update all drives to the primary address. Action: The indicated drives are both assigned to the latest firmware version ("Firmware maintenance" on the following drive model(s) using ROM Flash Components (download from www.hp.com/support...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... to display port 85 codes. 2. Stop when the problem is resolved. 1. Press the power management module reset button. Processor-related port 85 codes Processor-related port 85 codes display in this format indicate expansion board-related errors. Stop when the problem is resolved. 1. IMPORTANT: Be sure the port 84/85 switch is set to resolve the problem. IMPORTANT: Reboot the server after completing each numbered step. Press the power management module reset button. Locate the code in the following steps to the minimum hardware configuration (on...
... to display port 85 codes. 2. Stop when the problem is resolved. 1. Press the power management module reset button. Processor-related port 85 codes Processor-related port 85 codes display in this format indicate expansion board-related errors. Stop when the problem is resolved. 1. IMPORTANT: Be sure the port 84/85 switch is set to resolve the problem. IMPORTANT: Reboot the server after completing each numbered step. Press the power management module reset button. Locate the code in the following steps to the minimum hardware configuration (on...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... 15 rack warnings 15 RAID configuration 158 RAID memory 70, 123 RBSU (ROM-Based Setup Utility) 43, 68, 70 RBSU configuration 69 read/write errors 44 read/write issue, tape drive 53 real-time clock battery failing 174 reconfiguring software 63 redundancy state 120 redundant cabling configuration 153, 154 redundant controller operation 102 redundant path failure 120 redundant ROM 66, 75, 82, 129 registering the server 88 reloading software 63 remote ROM flash 65, 66 remote ROM flash problems 65 remote support...
... 15 rack warnings 15 RAID configuration 158 RAID memory 70, 123 RBSU (ROM-Based Setup Utility) 43, 68, 70 RBSU configuration 69 read/write errors 44 read/write issue, tape drive 53 real-time clock battery failing 174 reconfiguring software 63 redundancy state 120 redundant cabling configuration 153, 154 redundant controller operation 102 redundant path failure 120 redundant ROM 66, 75, 82, 129 registering the server 88 reloading software 63 remote ROM flash 65, 66 remote ROM flash problems 65 remote support...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... error code 180 unknown problem 41 unrecoverable host bus data parity error 175 unrecoverable read error 110 unsupported array accelerator battery attached 157 unsupported processor configuration 110 unsupported processor stepping 86 unsupported wattage 129 updating the firmware 83, 86 updating the operating system 62 updating the system ROM 75, 86 UPS (uninterruptible power supply) 39, 40 USB drive key 47, 83, 84, 85 USB support 75 using this guide 13 utilities 68 utilities, deployment 68 V Version Control Repository Manager (VCRM) 79 video adapter problems 54 video...
... error code 180 unknown problem 41 unrecoverable host bus data parity error 175 unrecoverable read error 110 unsupported array accelerator battery attached 157 unsupported processor configuration 110 unsupported processor stepping 86 unsupported wattage 129 updating the firmware 83, 86 updating the operating system 62 updating the system ROM 75, 86 UPS (uninterruptible power supply) 39, 40 USB drive key 47, 83, 84, 85 USB support 75 using this guide 13 utilities 68 utilities, deployment 68 V Version Control Repository Manager (VCRM) 79 video adapter problems 54 video...
HP ProLiant DL380p Gen8 Server User Guide
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... Pack (service upgrade), see the Support & Drivers website (http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html). If the problem cannot be recorded or monitored. • If you have the following information available before you call HP: • Technical support registration number (if applicable) • Product serial number • Product model name and number • Product identification number • Applicable error messages • Add-on the type of this service. • Optional-Parts for...
... Pack (service upgrade), see the Support & Drivers website (http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html). If the problem cannot be recorded or monitored. • If you have the following information available before you call HP: • Technical support registration number (if applicable) • Product serial number • Product model name and number • Product identification number • Applicable error messages • Add-on the type of this service. • Optional-Parts for...
Deploying and updating VMware vSphere 5.0 on HP ProLiant Servers Integration Note
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... flash device, or a SAN and network attached storage. • Local disk drive: You can configure ESXi5.0 to local SAS/SATA disk drives directly or to take advantage of approved devices from the HP Online Depot includes the required NIC, iSCSI, FC, and FCoE drivers. Both Smart Array-attached and local SAS-attached drives provide drive health data for building cloud infrastructures using iSCSI, FC, or FCoE connectivity. You can access a list of its new capabilities. vSphere 5.0 runs...
... flash device, or a SAN and network attached storage. • Local disk drive: You can configure ESXi5.0 to local SAS/SATA disk drives directly or to take advantage of approved devices from the HP Online Depot includes the required NIC, iSCSI, FC, and FCoE drivers. Both Smart Array-attached and local SAS-attached drives provide drive health data for building cloud infrastructures using iSCSI, FC, or FCoE connectivity. You can access a list of its new capabilities. vSphere 5.0 runs...
Implementing Microsoft® Windows® MultiPoint Server 2011 on HP ProLiant servers
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Implementing Microsoft® Windows® MultiPoint Server 2011 on HP ProLiant servers Integration note Introduction ...2 Capabilities of Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 2 Recommended configuration ...3 Recommended ProLiant servers ...4 Recommended components for ProLiant servers 6 Installing Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 Premium Edition 7 Pre-installation tasks...7 Manual installation...8 Updating drivers ...8 Microsoft post-installation tasks ...8 Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 Premium Edition and virtualization 9 Known issues and workarounds...9 Conclusion...11 For more information......
Implementing Microsoft® Windows® MultiPoint Server 2011 on HP ProLiant servers Integration note Introduction ...2 Capabilities of Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 2 Recommended configuration ...3 Recommended ProLiant servers ...4 Recommended components for ProLiant servers 6 Installing Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 Premium Edition 7 Pre-installation tasks...7 Manual installation...8 Updating drivers ...8 Microsoft post-installation tasks ...8 Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 Premium Edition and virtualization 9 Known issues and workarounds...9 Conclusion...11 For more information......
