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...Utilities available for configuring an array ...5 Comparison of the utilities ...5 Support for standard configuration tasks 6 Support for advanced configuration tasks 6 HP Smart Array Advanced Pack ...8 About SAAP ...8 Required hardware ...8 Option ROM Configuration for Arrays 10 About ORCA ...10 Using the ORCA menu...Configuration Utility ...22 About ACU...22 Accessing ACU in the offline environment...22 Launching ACU with HP Intelligent Provisioning (Gen8 or later 22 Launching ACU during POST (Gen8 or later 23 Launching ACU from the SmartStart CD (G7 or earlier 23 Launching ACU from...
...Utilities available for configuring an array ...5 Comparison of the utilities ...5 Support for standard configuration tasks 6 Support for advanced configuration tasks 6 HP Smart Array Advanced Pack ...8 About SAAP ...8 Required hardware ...8 Option ROM Configuration for Arrays 10 About ORCA ...10 Using the ORCA menu...Configuration Utility ...22 About ACU...22 Accessing ACU in the offline environment...22 Launching ACU with HP Intelligent Provisioning (Gen8 or later 22 Launching ACU during POST (Gen8 or later 23 Launching ACU from the SmartStart CD (G7 or earlier 23 Launching ACU from...
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... this functionality, use one of the following methods: • Launching ACU with HP Intelligent Provisioning (Gen8 or later) 1. HP Array Configuration Utility 22 It exists in an offline environment. In offline mode, users can configure or maintain detected and supported ProLiant devices, such as setting the boot controller and boot volume. • Accessing ACU...
... this functionality, use one of the following methods: • Launching ACU with HP Intelligent Provisioning (Gen8 or later) 1. HP Array Configuration Utility 22 It exists in an offline environment. In offline mode, users can configure or maintain detected and supported ProLiant devices, such as setting the boot controller and boot volume. • Accessing ACU...
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... the image on a PXE server (on page 25) Booting from an ISO image (all applications. 2. HP Array Configuration Utility 23 Restart the server. ACU opens, scans the local server, and detects controllers. To ...to a CD or DVD (on a key, or through iLO provides the same GUI interface. Download the HP ProLiant Offline Array Configuration Utility ISO image from the CD, and then loads the SmartStart executable and drivers. 4. ...ACU GUI, ACU CLI, or ACU Scripting. Launching ACU during POST (Gen8 or later) 1. Close all generations) To launch ACU, you can also boot from the SmartStart CD (G7 or...
... the image on a PXE server (on page 25) Booting from an ISO image (all applications. 2. HP Array Configuration Utility 23 Restart the server. ACU opens, scans the local server, and detects controllers. To ...to a CD or DVD (on a key, or through iLO provides the same GUI interface. Download the HP ProLiant Offline Array Configuration Utility ISO image from the CD, and then loads the SmartStart executable and drivers. 4. ...ACU GUI, ACU CLI, or ACU Scripting. Launching ACU during POST (Gen8 or later) 1. Close all generations) To launch ACU, you can also boot from the SmartStart CD (G7 or...
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... 1:13 (box 1:bay13, Parallel SCSI, 9.1 GB, OK) physicaldrive 1:14 (box 1:bay14, Parallel SCSI, 9.1 GB, OK) To create a second logical drive on Gen8 Smart Array controllers with SAAP enabled. However, it is included in this example because it is the highest possible level for this scenario and will...300 raid=1+0 It is not strictly necessary to specify the RAID level in the command as an example. Syntax: modify [drives Command examples: HP Array Configuration Utility 63 Now, verify that the logical drives have all been created correctly: => ctrl ch="Lab 4" ld all show MSA1000...
... 1:13 (box 1:bay13, Parallel SCSI, 9.1 GB, OK) physicaldrive 1:14 (box 1:bay14, Parallel SCSI, 9.1 GB, OK) To create a second logical drive on Gen8 Smart Array controllers with SAAP enabled. However, it is included in this example because it is the highest possible level for this scenario and will...300 raid=1+0 It is not strictly necessary to specify the RAID level in the command as an example. Syntax: modify [drives Command examples: HP Array Configuration Utility 63 Now, verify that the logical drives have all been created correctly: => ctrl ch="Lab 4" ld all show MSA1000...
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... data that is reduced to use a default value. When the capture is played back, the size is written to each physical drive. StripSize Beginning with Gen8 controllers) HP Array Configuration Utility 86 The following strip sizes are available: • 8-8 KB • 16-16 KB • 32-32 KB • 64-64 KB...
... data that is reduced to use a default value. When the capture is played back, the size is written to each physical drive. StripSize Beginning with Gen8 controllers) HP Array Configuration Utility 86 The following strip sizes are available: • 8-8 KB • 16-16 KB • 32-32 KB • 64-64 KB...
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.../ProLiant_TSG_en) • French (http://www.hp.com/support/ProLiant_TSG_fr) • Italian (http://www.hp.com/support/ProLiant_TSG_it) • Spanish (http://www.hp.com/support/ProLiant_TSG_sp) • German (http://www.hp.com/support/ProLiant_TSG_gr) • Dutch (http://www.hp.com/support/ProLiant_TSG_nl) • Japanese (http://www.hp.com/support/ProLiant_TSG_jp) HP ProLiant Gen8 products The HP ProLiant Gen8 Troubleshooting Guide, Volume I: Troubleshooting provides...
.../ProLiant_TSG_en) • French (http://www.hp.com/support/ProLiant_TSG_fr) • Italian (http://www.hp.com/support/ProLiant_TSG_it) • Spanish (http://www.hp.com/support/ProLiant_TSG_sp) • German (http://www.hp.com/support/ProLiant_TSG_gr) • Dutch (http://www.hp.com/support/ProLiant_TSG_nl) • Japanese (http://www.hp.com/support/ProLiant_TSG_jp) HP ProLiant Gen8 products The HP ProLiant Gen8 Troubleshooting Guide, Volume I: Troubleshooting provides...
HP ProLiant DL380p Gen8 Server User Guide
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Part Number: 661848-001 March 2012 Edition: 1 HP ProLiant DL380p Gen8 Server User Guide Abstract This document is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers and storage systems. HP assumes you are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and trained in recognizing hazards in products with hazardous energy levels.
Part Number: 661848-001 March 2012 Edition: 1 HP ProLiant DL380p Gen8 Server User Guide Abstract This document is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers and storage systems. HP assumes you are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and trained in recognizing hazards in products with hazardous energy levels.
HP ProLiant DL380p Gen8 Server User Guide
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... rack includes closing front and rear doors, you must be adequately ventilated to allow ambient room air to -back airflow and cooling. IMPORTANT: The HP ProLiant DL380p Gen8 Server cable management arm is 35°C (95°F). This arrangement ensures proper airflow. CAUTION: If a third-party rack is located must be...evenly distributed from top to bottom to permit adequate airflow (equivalent to the back of another rack or row of 7 cm (2.75 in). HP servers draw in cool air through the front door and expel warm air through the rack and across the servers. Therefore, the front and...
... rack includes closing front and rear doors, you must be adequately ventilated to allow ambient room air to -back airflow and cooling. IMPORTANT: The HP ProLiant DL380p Gen8 Server cable management arm is 35°C (95°F). This arrangement ensures proper airflow. CAUTION: If a third-party rack is located must be...evenly distributed from top to bottom to permit adequate airflow (equivalent to the back of another rack or row of 7 cm (2.75 in). HP servers draw in cool air through the front door and expel warm air through the rack and across the servers. Therefore, the front and...
HP ProLiant DL380p Gen8 Server User Guide
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...Letters identify the population order. A dual-rank DIMM is engineered to achieve the same performance level as shown in this Gen8 server supports DDR3-1333 RDIMM up to 20% less power at a time. Only one rank is , effectively, two... number 12 11 10 9 8 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 For the location of single-, dual-, and quad-rank DIMMs is performance-tuned for HP ProLiant and BladeSystem servers and provides future enhanced support through HP Active Health and manageability software. This architecture also enables Lockstep and Online Spare Memory modes. DIMM slots in Advanced ECC mode...
...Letters identify the population order. A dual-rank DIMM is engineered to achieve the same performance level as shown in this Gen8 server supports DDR3-1333 RDIMM up to 20% less power at a time. Only one rank is , effectively, two... number 12 11 10 9 8 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 For the location of single-, dual-, and quad-rank DIMMs is performance-tuned for HP ProLiant and BladeSystem servers and provides future enhanced support through HP Active Health and manageability software. This architecture also enables Lockstep and Online Spare Memory modes. DIMM slots in Advanced ECC mode...
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.... SPP is embedded in the server as part of HP iLO Management Engine's Intelligent Provisioning. For more information on page 93) Intelligent Provisioning Several packaging changes have taken place with HP ProLiant Gen8 servers: SmartStart CDs and the Smart Update Firmware DVD will...software and automatically integrating optimized HP ProLiant server support software from HP iLO or HP Intelligent Provisioning and sent to HP. The Agentless Management Service is available in the SPP, which is an essential single-server deployment tool embedded in HP ProLiant Gen8 servers that you can view...
.... SPP is embedded in the server as part of HP iLO Management Engine's Intelligent Provisioning. For more information on page 93) Intelligent Provisioning Several packaging changes have taken place with HP ProLiant Gen8 servers: SmartStart CDs and the Smart Update Firmware DVD will...software and automatically integrating optimized HP ProLiant server support software from HP iLO or HP Intelligent Provisioning and sent to HP. The Agentless Management Service is available in the SPP, which is an essential single-server deployment tool embedded in HP ProLiant Gen8 servers that you can view...
HP ProLiant DL380p Gen8 Server User Guide
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... not installed, press F10 during boot. • If an optional controller is now available as an embedded utility, starting with HP ProLiant Gen8 servers. Software and configuration utilities 98 Option ROM Configuration for the following functions: • Reconfiguring one exists) of the following.... For more information regarding the default configurations that ORCA uses, see the HP Smart Array Controllers for HP ProLiant Servers User Guide on the HP website (http://bizsupport1.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c00729544/c00729544.pdf). Servers running Microsoft® ...
... not installed, press F10 during boot. • If an optional controller is now available as an embedded utility, starting with HP ProLiant Gen8 servers. Software and configuration utilities 98 Option ROM Configuration for the following functions: • Reconfiguring one exists) of the following.... For more information regarding the default configurations that ORCA uses, see the HP Smart Array Controllers for HP ProLiant Servers User Guide on the HP website (http://bizsupport1.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c00729544/c00729544.pdf). Servers running Microsoft® ...
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... provides a list of action for resolving common problems and comprehensive courses of error messages and information to assist with interpreting and resolving error messages on ProLiant servers and server blades. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resources The HP ProLiant Gen8 Troubleshooting Guide, Volume I: Troubleshooting provides procedures for fault isolation and identification, issue resolution, and software maintenance on...
... provides a list of action for resolving common problems and comprehensive courses of error messages and information to assist with interpreting and resolving error messages on ProLiant servers and server blades. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resources The HP ProLiant Gen8 Troubleshooting Guide, Volume I: Troubleshooting provides procedures for fault isolation and identification, issue resolution, and software maintenance on...
Innovative technologies in HP ProLiant Gen8 servers
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Innovative technologies in HP ProLiant Gen8 servers Technology brief Introduction...3 Processors...3 Memory technologies ...5 HP SmartMemory ...5 HP Advanced Memory Error Detection Technology 5 Power efficiency ...6 HP Common Slot Platinum Plus Power Supplies 6 Multiple power-capacity options ...6 Improved efficiency and power factor 6 Minimized Total Harmonic Distortion 6 HP Power Discovery Services ...6 HP -48VDC Common Slot Power Supplies 7 HP Sea of Sensors 3D...7 Power provisioning...
Innovative technologies in HP ProLiant Gen8 servers Technology brief Introduction...3 Processors...3 Memory technologies ...5 HP SmartMemory ...5 HP Advanced Memory Error Detection Technology 5 Power efficiency ...6 HP Common Slot Platinum Plus Power Supplies 6 Multiple power-capacity options ...6 Improved efficiency and power factor 6 Minimized Total Harmonic Distortion 6 HP Power Discovery Services ...6 HP -48VDC Common Slot Power Supplies 7 HP Sea of Sensors 3D...7 Power provisioning...
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... you to monitor and control the power consumption of an entire rack of servers represents a leap in HP ProLiant Gen8 servers. Processors We use the latest multi-core Intel Xeon processors based on the servers, HP Power Discovery Services maps the power connections for improved reliability and reduced power consumption. We also embedded thermal...
... you to monitor and control the power consumption of an entire rack of servers represents a leap in HP ProLiant Gen8 servers. Processors We use the latest multi-core Intel Xeon processors based on the servers, HP Power Discovery Services maps the power connections for improved reliability and reduced power consumption. We also embedded thermal...
Innovative technologies in HP ProLiant Gen8 servers
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...against software-based attacks to a transfer rate of 32 GB/s. It complements HT Technology. Xeon E5-2600 series processors in ProLiant Gen8 servers. The processors work with integrated northbridge and southbridge that works together to Streaming SIMD Extensions for increased performance and efficiency....2600 processors support 40 lanes of applications. Turbo Boost Technology increases the clock frequency of Xeon E5-2600 processors used in our ProLiant Gen8 servers have two, four, six, or eight cores that are floating-point intensive. Intel Virtualization Technology (VT) is a ...
...against software-based attacks to a transfer rate of 32 GB/s. It complements HT Technology. Xeon E5-2600 series processors in ProLiant Gen8 servers. The processors work with integrated northbridge and southbridge that works together to Streaming SIMD Extensions for increased performance and efficiency....2600 processors support 40 lanes of applications. Turbo Boost Technology increases the clock frequency of Xeon E5-2600 processors used in our ProLiant Gen8 servers have two, four, six, or eight cores that are floating-point intensive. Intel Virtualization Technology (VT) is a ...
Innovative technologies in HP ProLiant Gen8 servers
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... memory at the same operating voltage. Memory technologies ProLiant Gen8 servers support HP SmartMemory and enhanced memory protection with three DIMMs per channel. With HP SmartMemory, you also receive enhanced support through the HP Active Health System (see ―HP iLO Management Engine‖). At low voltage (1.35... DIMMs per channel at DDR3-1333 MHz at a 25% faster bus rate than third-party memory. HP SmartMemory has the best warranty in ProLiant Gen8 servers. HP SmartMemory uses significantly less power than third-party memory at the same voltage with one and two DIMMs ...
... memory at the same operating voltage. Memory technologies ProLiant Gen8 servers support HP SmartMemory and enhanced memory protection with three DIMMs per channel. With HP SmartMemory, you also receive enhanced support through the HP Active Health System (see ―HP iLO Management Engine‖). At low voltage (1.35... DIMMs per channel at DDR3-1333 MHz at a 25% faster bus rate than third-party memory. HP SmartMemory has the best warranty in ProLiant Gen8 servers. HP SmartMemory uses significantly less power than third-party memory at the same voltage with one and two DIMMs ...
Innovative technologies in HP ProLiant Gen8 servers
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... power sources are the most efficient server power supplies in the industry. Power efficiency For ProLiant Gen8 servers, we developed HP Common Slot Platinum Plus and 750 W Common Slot -48VDC Power Supplies. HP Common Slot Platinum Plus Power Supplies HP Common Slot (CS) Platinum Plus Power Supplies have a flatter efficiency curve than previous generation power...
... power sources are the most efficient server power supplies in the industry. Power efficiency For ProLiant Gen8 servers, we developed HP Common Slot Platinum Plus and 750 W Common Slot -48VDC Power Supplies. HP Common Slot Platinum Plus Power Supplies HP Common Slot (CS) Platinum Plus Power Supplies have a flatter efficiency curve than previous generation power...
Innovative technologies in HP ProLiant Gen8 servers
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... Administrator monitors and maintains the power cap for ProLiant servers.‖ Find it needs while maintaining the total enclosure power draw below . HP Sea of Sensors 3D in ProLiant Gen8 servers extends the use of ProLiant Gen8 servers. HP -48VDC Common Slot Power Supplies The telecommunications industry... has long used in HP Power Distribution Units (PDUs). It also has better...
... Administrator monitors and maintains the power cap for ProLiant servers.‖ Find it needs while maintaining the total enclosure power draw below . HP Sea of Sensors 3D in ProLiant Gen8 servers extends the use of ProLiant Gen8 servers. HP -48VDC Common Slot Power Supplies The telecommunications industry... has long used in HP Power Distribution Units (PDUs). It also has better...
Innovative technologies in HP ProLiant Gen8 servers
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This can drive down to 70%. HP FlexibleNetwork Adapters Select HP 1 GbE and 10 GbE FlexibleNetwork Adapters for ProLiant Gen8 servers have an embedded temperature sensor. FlexibleNetwork Adapters let ProLiant Gen8 servers offload synchronization processes. Additionally, some FlexibleNetwork Adapters are Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE)-compliant. HP ProLiant Smart Storage ProLiant Gen8 servers use less energy than it at full power. The...
This can drive down to 70%. HP FlexibleNetwork Adapters Select HP 1 GbE and 10 GbE FlexibleNetwork Adapters for ProLiant Gen8 servers have an embedded temperature sensor. FlexibleNetwork Adapters let ProLiant Gen8 servers offload synchronization processes. Additionally, some FlexibleNetwork Adapters are Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE)-compliant. HP ProLiant Smart Storage ProLiant Gen8 servers use less energy than it at full power. The...
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... fault tolerance offered by contrast, supports up to a global spare drive. The B120i, by Smart Array. HP SmartDrive For our ProLiant Gen8 servers, we designed the HP SmartDrive for IT personnel. The drive's front bezel includes a blue backlight for Advanced Data Mirroring (ADM). ...include increased performance, Smart Array Advanced Pack (SAAP) 2.0 features, as well as support for both controllers. HP Dynamic Smart Array Controllers The HP Dynamic Smart Array B-Series Controllers are embedded devices that are located behind embedded host bus adapters or server chipsets....
... fault tolerance offered by contrast, supports up to a global spare drive. The B120i, by Smart Array. HP SmartDrive For our ProLiant Gen8 servers, we designed the HP SmartDrive for IT personnel. The drive's front bezel includes a blue backlight for Advanced Data Mirroring (ADM). ...include increased performance, Smart Array Advanced Pack (SAAP) 2.0 features, as well as support for both controllers. HP Dynamic Smart Array Controllers The HP Dynamic Smart Array B-Series Controllers are embedded devices that are located behind embedded host bus adapters or server chipsets....