Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Foundation on HP ProLiant servers
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... Server 2008 Foundation installations for the server. Use the ROM-Based 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 ProLiant servers HP recommends using SmartStart 8.25 or later. HP ProLiant Support Pack The HP ProLiant Support Pack (PSP) includes operating system-specific bundles of Connectivity Knowledge) website at http://www.hp.com/storage/spock. Supported components for the server. Update iLO 2 firmware...
... Server 2008 Foundation installations for the server. Use the ROM-Based 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 ProLiant servers HP recommends using SmartStart 8.25 or later. HP ProLiant Support Pack The HP ProLiant Support Pack (PSP) includes operating system-specific bundles of Connectivity Knowledge) website at http://www.hp.com/storage/spock. Supported components for the server. Update iLO 2 firmware...
Configuring Arrays on HP Smart Array Controllers Reference Guide
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...use the menu-driven interface. Option ROM Configuration for basic logical drive configuration. Option ROM Configuration for Arrays About ORCA ORCA is a ROM-resident array configuration utility that executes automatically during POST. POST runs. Set the BIOS interface mode to six drives = RAID 5). Enter the following text: set up the server. Exit RBSU. However, these servers, use on page 6). If the BIOS interface is available in Command Line mode, change it to set config bios interface mode 1 RBSU saves the configuration automatically. Using the ORCA menu-driven interface...
...use the menu-driven interface. Option ROM Configuration for basic logical drive configuration. Option ROM Configuration for Arrays About ORCA ORCA is a ROM-resident array configuration utility that executes automatically during POST. POST runs. Set the BIOS interface mode to six drives = RAID 5). Enter the following text: set up the server. Exit RBSU. However, these servers, use on page 6). If the BIOS interface is available in Command Line mode, change it to set config bios interface mode 1 RBSU saves the configuration automatically. Using the ORCA menu-driven interface...
Configuring Arrays on HP Smart Array Controllers Reference Guide
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... two scripting modes: • Capture mode for capturing a configuration (on page 75)." The -internal and -external switches limit capture to the server and then writes a script file describing this configuration to internal or external controllers. By default, ACU names the error file ERROR.ini and places it in the ACU working directory. HP Array Configuration Utility 74 The -e switch information is used only if ACU must now install the...
... two scripting modes: • Capture mode for capturing a configuration (on page 75)." The -internal and -external switches limit capture to the server and then writes a script file describing this configuration to internal or external controllers. By default, ACU names the error file ERROR.ini and places it in the ACU working directory. HP Array Configuration Utility 74 The -e switch information is used only if ACU must now install the...
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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.... Both Smart Array-attached and local SAS-attached drives provide drive health data for deploying and updating VMware vSphere 5.0 on HP ProLiant servers. If you increase redundancy and improve data integrity with a large number of drivers. You can access a list of approved devices from the HP Online Depot includes the required NIC, iSCSI, FC, and FCoE drivers. After deploying the image, you add HP management components to a local hard drive, a local flash device, or a SAN and network attached storage...
.... Both Smart Array-attached and local SAS-attached drives provide drive health data for deploying and updating VMware vSphere 5.0 on HP ProLiant servers. If you increase redundancy and improve data integrity with a large number of drivers. You can access a list of approved devices from the HP Online Depot includes the required NIC, iSCSI, FC, and FCoE drivers. After deploying the image, you add HP management components to a local hard drive, a local flash device, or a SAN and network attached storage...
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......
HP ProLiant Server Setup Poster
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... the HP ProLiant Gen8 Server Management Information Library website (http://www.hp.com/go /ilomgmtengine/docs). 6 Installing the system software To install an operating system on using SPP, see the Quick Deploy Rail System Installation Instructions that meets your needs. The ports are ready to install the system software, press F10 to access Intelligent Provisioning. Connect the power cord to enter the RBSU. During the initial boot: o To modify the server configuration ROM default settings...
... the HP ProLiant Gen8 Server Management Information Library website (http://www.hp.com/go /ilomgmtengine/docs). 6 Installing the system software To install an operating system on using SPP, see the Quick Deploy Rail System Installation Instructions that meets your needs. The ports are ready to install the system software, press F10 to access Intelligent Provisioning. Connect the power cord to enter the RBSU. During the initial boot: o To modify the server configuration ROM default settings...
HP Intelligent Provisioning User Guide
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... configure most iLO settings, including security settings. Click Save. 2. The new user must use virtual media on server blades. • ROM Based Setup Utility - A user can view his or her own settings and change privileges for all users, including granting all connections to remotely access the host system Remote Console and Remote Serial Console, including video, keyboard and mouse control. It does not include user account administration. It also enables the new user to change his or her own password. • Remote Console Access enables...
... configure most iLO settings, including security settings. Click Save. 2. The new user must use virtual media on server blades. • ROM Based Setup Utility - A user can view his or her own settings and change privileges for all users, including granting all connections to remotely access the host system Remote Console and Remote Serial Console, including video, keyboard and mouse control. It does not include user account administration. It also enables the new user to change his or her own password. • Remote Console Access enables...
HP Systems Insight Manager 7.0 and HP Agentless Management overview
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... Management solution is not limited to iLO. The HP Agentless Management Service runs under the OS and uses the established HP iLO Device Driver interface to feed the OS-specific data to : - This environment increases security and stability by moving the management software and possible vulnerabilities away from the host OS to partition the management network from the application data network without sacrificing a system network port. Host OS name and version - Installed HP software and verison numbers...
... Management solution is not limited to iLO. The HP Agentless Management Service runs under the OS and uses the established HP iLO Device Driver interface to feed the OS-specific data to : - This environment increases security and stability by moving the management software and possible vulnerabilities away from the host OS to partition the management network from the application data network without sacrificing a system network port. Host OS name and version - Installed HP software and verison numbers...
HP ProLiant and Integrity Firmware Management Best Practices Implementer Guide
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...updates" (page 9). 2. Downloading the updates 9 Enter your updates. Copy the downloaded file to a USB key or burn it to download. 5. Use automatic mode or interactive mode from the HP BladeSystem Release Sets for the firmware bundle you review and install all updates installed correctly. If needed, troubleshoot problems. Downloading the updates To download the HP SPP: 1. Click Download for Integrity website at http://www.hp.com/go /integrity. 2. Click Drivers & Software. 4. 9. Click the operating system your servers (HP ProLiant servers only). Use the Gather Logs utility...
...updates" (page 9). 2. Downloading the updates 9 Enter your updates. Copy the downloaded file to a USB key or burn it to download. 5. Use automatic mode or interactive mode from the HP BladeSystem Release Sets for the firmware bundle you review and install all updates installed correctly. If needed, troubleshoot problems. Downloading the updates To download the HP SPP: 1. Click Download for Integrity website at http://www.hp.com/go /integrity. 2. Click Drivers & Software. 4. 9. Click the operating system your servers (HP ProLiant servers only). Use the Gather Logs utility...
HP ProLiant and Integrity Firmware Management Best Practices Implementer Guide
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... 's not clear text across the network) as the primary deployment tool. In most cases, the only change needed to network-based devices such as the OA and VC, which causes HP SUM to understand HP SIM and, specifically, Version Control? Another advantage to remove the Version Control Agent from a file with the CLI for several releases. HP SUM can I obtain the HP Smart Update Manager User Guide? The use this case...
... 's not clear text across the network) as the primary deployment tool. In most cases, the only change needed to network-based devices such as the OA and VC, which causes HP SUM to understand HP SIM and, specifically, Version Control? Another advantage to remove the Version Control Agent from a file with the CLI for several releases. HP SUM can I obtain the HP Smart Update Manager User Guide? The use this case...
HP Smart Update Manager 5.2 Release Notes
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... web server until HP SUM installations are the standard ports Windows servers use port 80. These are complete. If you have the right ports open the necessary ports in the firewall, use these network ports, the only option is to run VMware or other virtualization platforms to update the iLO firmware without the need to a remote Windows file share on target servers. Default for the following lines: Port=443 AlternatePort=63006 3. You can connect remotely to access...
... web server until HP SUM installations are the standard ports Windows servers use port 80. These are complete. If you have the right ports open the necessary ports in the firewall, use these network ports, the only option is to run VMware or other virtualization platforms to update the iLO firmware without the need to a remote Windows file share on target servers. Default for the following lines: Port=443 AlternatePort=63006 3. You can connect remotely to access...
HP ProLiant Gen8 Troubleshooting Guide Volume I: Troubleshooting
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... Service Pack for ProLiant ...70 HP Smart Update Manager ...70 HP ROM-Based Setup Utility ...71 Using RBSU ...71 Auto-configuration process ...71 Boot options ...72 Configuring AMP modes ...72 Re-entering the server serial number and product ID 72 Utilities and features ...73 Array Configuration Utility ...73 Option ROM Configuration for Arrays 74 ROMPaq utility...74 Automatic Server Recovery...75 USB support ...75 Redundant ROM support...75 Keeping the system current ...75 Drivers ...75 Software and firmware ...76 Version control...76 System ROMPaq Firmware Upgrade Utility 76 HP operating...
... Service Pack for ProLiant ...70 HP Smart Update Manager ...70 HP ROM-Based Setup Utility ...71 Using RBSU ...71 Auto-configuration process ...71 Boot options ...72 Configuring AMP modes ...72 Re-entering the server serial number and product ID 72 Utilities and features ...73 Array Configuration Utility ...73 Option ROM Configuration for Arrays 74 ROMPaq utility...74 Automatic Server Recovery...75 USB support ...75 Redundant ROM support...75 Keeping the system current ...75 Drivers ...75 Software and firmware ...76 Version control...76 System ROMPaq Firmware Upgrade Utility 76 HP operating...
HP ProLiant Gen8 Troubleshooting Guide Volume I: Troubleshooting
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... has the server exhibited problem symptoms? • If the problem occurs randomly, what do the health LEDs indicate? For required environmental conditions, see the server user guide on the HP iLO Event Log or the IML? Be sure the server is available, are there any of the POST error message as a memory error, PCI error, or so forth? o An uncorrectable machine check exception o Stop error or blue screen (Windows) o Purple diagnostic screen (Linux) o Linux kernel panic...
... has the server exhibited problem symptoms? • If the problem occurs randomly, what do the health LEDs indicate? For required environmental conditions, see the server user guide on the HP iLO Event Log or the IML? Be sure the server is available, are there any of the POST error message as a memory error, PCI error, or so forth? o An uncorrectable machine check exception o Stop error or blue screen (Windows) o Purple diagnostic screen (Linux) o Linux kernel panic...
HP ProLiant Gen8 Troubleshooting Guide Volume I: Troubleshooting
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... set correctly. If the "Unsupported processor detected" message is installed. For more information, see if the utility recognizes and tests the device, run RBSU to support the installed processor. To see the server documentation on page 54)." Unknown problem Action: 1. Before completing this step, see the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide on process. Be sure all power sources to power on the system. For example, if you believe the system board requires replacement, contact HP Technical Support...
... set correctly. If the "Unsupported processor detected" message is installed. For more information, see if the utility recognizes and tests the device, run RBSU to support the installed processor. To see the server documentation on page 54)." Unknown problem Action: 1. Before completing this step, see the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide on process. Be sure all power sources to power on the system. For example, if you believe the system board requires replacement, contact HP Technical Support...
HP ProLiant Gen8 Troubleshooting Guide Volume I: Troubleshooting
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... not require specific fixes from the update, it is correct. 4. Before updating the operating system, read the release notes for the software. 3. Software problems 60 If restoring the previous system does not correct the problem, you can try to start . Install the current drivers. Test the backups using the Erase utility (on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/hpsc). If the last-known functioning configuration does...
... not require specific fixes from the update, it is correct. 4. Before updating the operating system, read the release notes for the software. 3. Software problems 60 If restoring the previous system does not correct the problem, you can try to start . Install the current drivers. Test the backups using the Erase utility (on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/hpsc). If the last-known functioning configuration does...
HP ProLiant Gen8 Troubleshooting Guide Volume I: Troubleshooting
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... deployment of only required updates • Simultaneous firmware and software deployment for updating firmware on a Windows or Linux hosted operating system, or in interactive mode. HP SUM provides a GUI and a command-line scriptable interface for deployment of firmware and system software components, all tested together as the OA, iLO through the Network Management Port, VC Ethernet and Fibre Channel modules, and 3Gb/6Gb SAS BL Switch interconnects on HP ProLiant servers. This automated server configuration process cuts time...
... deployment of only required updates • Simultaneous firmware and software deployment for updating firmware on a Windows or Linux hosted operating system, or in interactive mode. HP SUM provides a GUI and a command-line scriptable interface for deployment of firmware and system software components, all tested together as the OA, iLO through the Network Management Port, VC Ethernet and Fibre Channel modules, and 3Gb/6Gb SAS BL Switch interconnects on HP ProLiant servers. This automated server configuration process cuts time...
HP ProLiant Gen8 Troubleshooting Guide Volume I: Troubleshooting
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...the server. Switch settings, LED functions, drive, memory, expansion board and processor installation instructions, and board layouts See the hood labels and the server user guide. Operating system installation and configuration information (for troubleshooting 82 Server configuration information See the server user guide on the Documentation CD and the HP ProLiant Server Setup Poster that ships with the server • HP Support Center website (http://www.hp.com/go/hpsc) Product configuration resources Device driver information See the device driver information on the access panels of...
...the server. Switch settings, LED functions, drive, memory, expansion board and processor installation instructions, and board layouts See the hood labels and the server user guide. Operating system installation and configuration information (for troubleshooting 82 Server configuration information See the server user guide on the Documentation CD and the HP ProLiant Server Setup Poster that ships with the server • HP Support Center website (http://www.hp.com/go/hpsc) Product configuration resources Device driver information See the device driver information on the access panels of...
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... logs 87 loose connections 16 M maintenance and service guide 81 maintenance guidelines 75, 83 Management CD 83 media issue, tape drive 53 memory 48, 82 memory count error 49 memory not recognized 49 memory problems 48, 49 memory, Advanced ECC 72 memory, configuring 82 memory, installing 17 memory, online spare 72 MicroSD card 46 Microsoft operating systems 85 minimum hardware configuration 15 monitor 54 mouse 55 mouse problems 55 N network connection problems 62 network controllers 56, 57 network interconnect blades 57 new hardware...
... logs 87 loose connections 16 M maintenance and service guide 81 maintenance guidelines 75, 83 Management CD 83 media issue, tape drive 53 memory 48, 82 memory count error 49 memory not recognized 49 memory problems 48, 49 memory, Advanced ECC 72 memory, configuring 82 memory, installing 17 memory, online spare 72 MicroSD card 46 Microsoft operating systems 85 minimum hardware configuration 15 monitor 54 mouse 55 mouse problems 55 N network connection problems 62 network controllers 56, 57 network interconnect blades 57 new hardware...
HP ProLiant ML310e Gen8 Server Maintenance and Service Guide
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... sure to have purchased a Care Pack (service upgrade), see the Support & Drivers website (http://www8.hp.com/us &objectID=c 02843807). • Technical support registration number (if applicable) • Product serial number • Product model name and number • Product identification number • Applicable error messages • Add-on boards or hardware • Third-party hardware or software • Operating system type and revision level HP contact information For United States and worldwide contact...
... sure to have purchased a Care Pack (service upgrade), see the Support & Drivers website (http://www8.hp.com/us &objectID=c 02843807). • Technical support registration number (if applicable) • Product serial number • Product model name and number • Product identification number • Applicable error messages • Add-on boards or hardware • Third-party hardware or software • Operating system type and revision level HP contact information For United States and worldwide contact...