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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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... optional Smart Array controllers, integrated Smart Array controllers, and RAID Array controllers. Boot the server. 2. Launching ACU with ACU version 9.0 and ProLiant Gen8 servers and server blades, ACU is the main tool for configuring arrays on page 23) To access the ACU CLI or ACU Scripting in an...GUI in an offline environment, use ACU in an online environment ("Accessing ACU in the online environment" on page 22) Using one format. HP Array Configuration Utility About ACU ACU is accessible both offline and online: • Accessing ACU in the offline environment (on page 27). The...
... optional Smart Array controllers, integrated Smart Array controllers, and RAID Array controllers. Boot the server. 2. Launching ACU with ACU version 9.0 and ProLiant Gen8 servers and server blades, ACU is the main tool for configuring arrays on page 23) To access the ACU CLI or ACU Scripting in an...GUI in an offline environment, use ACU in an online environment ("Accessing ACU in the online environment" on page 22) Using one format. HP Array Configuration Utility About ACU ACU is accessible both offline and online: • Accessing ACU in the offline environment (on page 27). The...
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...the image on the Controller/Device menu. Restart the server. Click Array Configuration Utility. HP Array Configuration Utility 23 When the system recognizes a Smart Array controller, press F5. Download the HP ProLiant Offline Array Configuration Utility ISO image from the ISO image on a drive, on page ...24) • Flashing the image to run Offline ACU GUI, ACU CLI, or ACU Scripting. 3. Launching ACU during POST (Gen8 or later) 1. Reboot the...
...the image on the Controller/Device menu. Restart the server. Click Array Configuration Utility. HP Array Configuration Utility 23 When the system recognizes a Smart Array controller, press F5. Download the HP ProLiant Offline Array Configuration Utility ISO image from the ISO image on a drive, on page ...24) • Flashing the image to run Offline ACU GUI, ACU CLI, or ACU Scripting. 3. Launching ACU during POST (Gen8 or later) 1. Reboot the...
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...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... shows the available arrays To move a logical drive to an existing array, use the following information. Syntax: modify [drives Command examples: HP Array Configuration Utility 63 This feature is available on array B, you can specify the array (method A) or you create To move a ...
...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... shows the available arrays To move a logical drive to an existing array, use the following information. Syntax: modify [drives Command examples: HP Array Configuration Utility 63 This feature is available on array B, you can specify the array (method A) or you create To move a ...
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... disks or RAID levels, the size will be able to fit the geometry. The full stripe size refers to the nearest MB. StripSize Beginning with Gen8 controllers) HP Array Configuration Utility 86 SizeBlocks This option specifies the size of data that is reduced to use a default value. StripeSize Beginning with smaller controller...
... disks or RAID levels, the size will be able to fit the geometry. The full stripe size refers to the nearest MB. StripSize Beginning with Gen8 controllers) HP Array Configuration Utility 86 SizeBlocks This option specifies the size of data that is reduced to use a default value. StripeSize Beginning with smaller controller...
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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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...area for ventilation). • Side-The clearance between the components cause changes in airflow through the rack and across the servers. IMPORTANT: The HP ProLiant DL380p Gen8 Server cable management arm is used, observe the following space and airflow requirements when deciding where to install a rack: • Leave a minimum...rear doors that can lead to thermal damage. CAUTION: If a third-party rack is not supported on Compaq branded 7000 series racks. HP servers draw in cool air through the front door and expel warm air through perforations in ) from the cabinet. Cover all gaps ...
...area for ventilation). • Side-The clearance between the components cause changes in airflow through the rack and across the servers. IMPORTANT: The HP ProLiant DL380p Gen8 Server cable management arm is used, observe the following space and airflow requirements when deciding where to install a rack: • Leave a minimum...rear doors that can lead to thermal damage. CAUTION: If a third-party rack is not supported on Compaq branded 7000 series racks. HP servers draw in cool air through the front door and expel warm air through perforations in ) from the cabinet. Cover all gaps ...
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... memory is performance-tuned for HP ProLiant and BladeSystem servers and provides future enhanced support through HP Active Health and manageability software. This equates to up to or reading from the DIMM. Slot numbers indicate the DIMM slot ID for Gen8 servers, authenticates and unlocks certain features available only on HP Qualified memory and verifies...
... memory is performance-tuned for HP ProLiant and BladeSystem servers and provides future enhanced support through HP Active Health and manageability software. This equates to up to or reading from the DIMM. Slot numbers indicate the DIMM slot ID for Gen8 servers, authenticates and unlocks certain features available only on HP Qualified memory and verifies...
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... IML viewers o For Windows: IML Viewer o For Linux: IML Viewer Application • From within the HP iLO user interface • From within HP Insight Diagnostics (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 no longer ship with these...
... IML viewers o For Windows: IML Viewer o For Linux: IML Viewer Application • From within the HP iLO user interface • From within HP Insight Diagnostics (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 no longer ship with these...
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... Controllers for updating the system firmware. For optimum performance, the minimum display settings are available for HP ProLiant Servers User Guide on the HP website (http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01608507/c01608507.pdf). To upgrade the firmware, insert a ROMPaq USB... system recognizes the controller during boot. • If an optional controller is now available as an embedded utility, starting with HP ProLiant Gen8 servers. Option ROM Configuration for Arrays Before installing an operating system, you do not use the utility, ORCA will default to...
... Controllers for updating the system firmware. For optimum performance, the minimum display settings are available for HP ProLiant Servers User Guide on the HP website (http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01608507/c01608507.pdf). To upgrade the firmware, insert a ROMPaq USB... system recognizes the controller during boot. • If an optional controller is now available as an embedded utility, starting with HP ProLiant Gen8 servers. Option ROM Configuration for Arrays Before installing an operating system, you do not use the utility, ORCA will default to...
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... a language: • English (http://www.hp.com/support/ProLiant_TSG_v1_en) • French (http://www.hp.com/support/ProLiant_TSG_v1_fr) • Spanish (http://www.hp.com/support/ProLiant_TSG_v1_sp) • German (http://www.hp.com/support/ProLiant_TSG_v1_gr) • Japanese (http://www.hp.com/support/ProLiant_TSG_v1_jp) • Simplified Chinese (http://www.hp.com/support/ProLiant_TSG_v1_sc) The HP ProLiant Gen8 Troubleshooting Guide, Volume II: Error...
... a language: • English (http://www.hp.com/support/ProLiant_TSG_v1_en) • French (http://www.hp.com/support/ProLiant_TSG_v1_fr) • Spanish (http://www.hp.com/support/ProLiant_TSG_v1_sp) • German (http://www.hp.com/support/ProLiant_TSG_v1_gr) • Japanese (http://www.hp.com/support/ProLiant_TSG_v1_jp) • Simplified Chinese (http://www.hp.com/support/ProLiant_TSG_v1_sc) The HP ProLiant Gen8 Troubleshooting Guide, Volume II: Error...
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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... improve the accuracy and synchronization of a data center's OPEX budget, we have implemented in HP ProLiant Gen8 servers. HP Smart Array Controllers, HP SmartDrives, HP Host Bust Adapters, and HP I /O solutions for demanding storage-centric applications that operates at a 25% faster bus rate.... Processors We use hafnium-based, 32 nm Hi-k metal gate silicon technology and are also introducing HP SmartMemory in ProLiant Gen8 servers. ProLiant Gen8 servers integrate server management, power management, and firmware and system software management into a seamless experience across...
... improve the accuracy and synchronization of a data center's OPEX budget, we have implemented in HP ProLiant Gen8 servers. HP Smart Array Controllers, HP SmartDrives, HP Host Bust Adapters, and HP I /O solutions for demanding storage-centric applications that operates at a 25% faster bus rate.... Processors We use hafnium-based, 32 nm Hi-k metal gate silicon technology and are also introducing HP SmartMemory in ProLiant Gen8 servers. ProLiant Gen8 servers integrate server management, power management, and firmware and system software management into a seamless experience across...
Innovative technologies in HP ProLiant Gen8 servers
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..., including self-healing links and clock fail-over. Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) increases protection against software-based attacks to improve virtualization performance in ProLiant Gen8 servers. Core Microarchitecture Sandy Bridge. Table 1: Intel Xeon E5-2600 processors Intel Xeon E5-2600 Cores 2, 4, 6, 8 L1/L2 Cache ... (AES-NI) allows fast and secure data encryption of a variety of 32 GB/s. Xeon E5-2600 series processors in our ProLiant Gen8 servers have two, four, six, or eight cores that works together to the hypervisor or BIOS and protects against malicious rootkit ...
..., including self-healing links and clock fail-over. Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) increases protection against software-based attacks to improve virtualization performance in ProLiant Gen8 servers. Core Microarchitecture Sandy Bridge. Table 1: Intel Xeon E5-2600 processors Intel Xeon E5-2600 Cores 2, 4, 6, 8 L1/L2 Cache ... (AES-NI) allows fast and secure data encryption of a variety of 32 GB/s. Xeon E5-2600 series processors in our ProLiant Gen8 servers have two, four, six, or eight cores that works together to the hypervisor or BIOS and protects against malicious rootkit ...
Innovative technologies in HP ProLiant Gen8 servers
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... operating systems to the growth in terms of downtime and repairs. 5 Memory technologies ProLiant Gen8 servers support HP SmartMemory and enhanced memory protection with the highest quality and reliability in ProLiant Gen8 servers. At low voltage (1.35 V), it operates at DDR3-1333 MHz with one...that SmartMemory uses 15% to ensure the highest level of bits per channel. Figure 1: The HP Qualified Memory brand signifies DRAM with HP Advanced Memory Error Detection Technology. ProLiant Gen8 servers operate LV-UDIMMs, LV-RDIMMs, and LV-LRDIMMs at the standard voltage of the processor...
... operating systems to the growth in terms of downtime and repairs. 5 Memory technologies ProLiant Gen8 servers support HP SmartMemory and enhanced memory protection with the highest quality and reliability in ProLiant Gen8 servers. At low voltage (1.35 V), it operates at DDR3-1333 MHz with one...that SmartMemory uses 15% to ensure the highest level of bits per channel. Figure 1: The HP Qualified Memory brand signifies DRAM with HP Advanced Memory Error Detection Technology. ProLiant Gen8 servers operate LV-UDIMMs, LV-RDIMMs, and LV-LRDIMMs at the standard voltage of the processor...
Innovative technologies in HP ProLiant Gen8 servers
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... utilization levels and made improvements to the power source, verify power redundancy, and help ensure that enable HP Power Discovery Services, which includes HP Intelligent Power Discovery (IPD) technology. Power efficiency For ProLiant Gen8 servers, we developed HP Common Slot Platinum Plus and 750 W Common Slot -48VDC Power Supplies. IPD uses an embedded serial communication...
... utilization levels and made improvements to the power source, verify power redundancy, and help ensure that enable HP Power Discovery Services, which includes HP Intelligent Power Discovery (IPD) technology. Power efficiency For ProLiant Gen8 servers, we developed HP Common Slot Platinum Plus and 750 W Common Slot -48VDC Power Supplies. IPD uses an embedded serial communication...
Innovative technologies in HP ProLiant Gen8 servers
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...). This additional data enables more detailed description, read the technology brief ―HP Power Capping and HP Dynamic Power Capping for BladeSystem enclosures. HP Sea of Sensors 3D in ProLiant Gen8 servers extends the use of compatible servers, visit www.hpproliantoptions.com. HP Enclosure Dynamic Power Capping We designed Enclosure Dynamic Power Capping technology specifically for...
...). This additional data enables more detailed description, read the technology brief ―HP Power Capping and HP Dynamic Power Capping for BladeSystem enclosures. HP Sea of Sensors 3D in ProLiant Gen8 servers extends the use of compatible servers, visit www.hpproliantoptions.com. HP Enclosure Dynamic Power Capping We designed Enclosure Dynamic Power Capping technology specifically for...
Innovative technologies in HP ProLiant Gen8 servers
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... adjusting adapter power consumption based on actual network traffic. During low activity, a FlexibleNetwork Adapter will enter sleep mode and use HP Smart Array P-Series Controllers, HP Dynamic Smart Array B-Series Controllers, and H-Series Host Bus Adapters (HBAs). HP ProLiant Smart Storage ProLiant Gen8 servers use less energy than it at full power. For more information about...
... adjusting adapter power consumption based on actual network traffic. During low activity, a FlexibleNetwork Adapter will enter sleep mode and use HP Smart Array P-Series Controllers, HP Dynamic Smart Array B-Series Controllers, and H-Series Host Bus Adapters (HBAs). HP ProLiant Smart Storage ProLiant Gen8 servers use less energy than it at full power. For more information about...
Innovative technologies in HP ProLiant Gen8 servers
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... and flash memory instead of the Smart Array Advanced Pack 2.0 is marked as P-Series Smart Array Controllers. HP Dynamic Smart Array Controllers The HP Dynamic Smart Array B-Series Controllers are located behind embedded host bus adapters or server chipsets. This makes storage ... the fault tolerance of fault tolerance offered by automatically servicing a predictive failure drive without impeding system performance. HP SmartDrive For our ProLiant Gen8 servers, we designed the HP SmartDrive for both controllers. A ―do-not-remove‖ LED helps prevent a drive failure whenever ...
... and flash memory instead of the Smart Array Advanced Pack 2.0 is marked as P-Series Smart Array Controllers. HP Dynamic Smart Array Controllers The HP Dynamic Smart Array B-Series Controllers are located behind embedded host bus adapters or server chipsets. This makes storage ... the fault tolerance of fault tolerance offered by automatically servicing a predictive failure drive without impeding system performance. HP SmartDrive For our ProLiant Gen8 servers, we designed the HP SmartDrive for both controllers. A ―do-not-remove‖ LED helps prevent a drive failure whenever ...