HP Power Capping and Dynamic Power Capping for ProLiant servers technology brief, 1st edition
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... servers would require 7760 watts of provisioned power to ensure that the selected power cap for 8 DL380 G5 servers (based on HP Power Calculator) Maximum power consumption when capping to peak Power 3384 watts 3116 watts Savings in the group and then distributing that group cap...the same power levels as individual power caps for eight DL380 G5 servers when capping to peak power consumption using Dynamic Power Capping review the peak power consumption of the servers in power capacity 268 watts Additional servers that administrators using basic Power Capping Description Maximum ...
... servers would require 7760 watts of provisioned power to ensure that the selected power cap for 8 DL380 G5 servers (based on HP Power Calculator) Maximum power consumption when capping to peak Power 3384 watts 3116 watts Savings in the group and then distributing that group cap...the same power levels as individual power caps for eight DL380 G5 servers when capping to peak power consumption using Dynamic Power Capping review the peak power consumption of the servers in power capacity 268 watts Additional servers that administrators using basic Power Capping Description Maximum ...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on HP ProLiant servers
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... for the recommended system configuration and possible issues that might be encountered. ProLiant DL360 G5 - Carefully review this paper, visit the Windows Server 2008 support page: www.microsoft.com.../windowsserver2008/default.mspx. 6 In addition to the websites mentioned throughout this document for these servers): • ProLiant BL servers: - ProLiant DL385 G2 - ProLiant DL585 G2 • ProLiant ML servers: - Supported configurations Windows Server 2008 should load and run on any HP...
... for the recommended system configuration and possible issues that might be encountered. ProLiant DL360 G5 - Carefully review this paper, visit the Windows Server 2008 support page: www.microsoft.com.../windowsserver2008/default.mspx. 6 In addition to the websites mentioned throughout this document for these servers): • ProLiant BL servers: - ProLiant DL385 G2 - ProLiant DL585 G2 • ProLiant ML servers: - Supported configurations Windows Server 2008 should load and run on any HP...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on HP ProLiant servers
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... Deployment Pack (RDP) can be managed by HP Systems Insight Manager (HP SIM) if the management agents are not supported. Supported in the Fibre Channel configuration only. HP ProLiant Support Pack for installation and operation on the server. Users should review the quickspecs for ProLiant servers Software drivers HP recommends administrators utilize the drivers on the Insight...
... Deployment Pack (RDP) can be managed by HP Systems Insight Manager (HP SIM) if the management agents are not supported. Supported in the Fibre Channel configuration only. HP ProLiant Support Pack for installation and operation on the server. Users should review the quickspecs for ProLiant servers Software drivers HP recommends administrators utilize the drivers on the Insight...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on HP ProLiant servers
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... Datacenter editions of applications and services. Windows Server 2008 failover clustering does not support parallel SCSI-based storage solutions. Administrators should review the Microsoft documentation for the HP ProLiant 100 Series servers The HP ProLiant 100 Series servers listed in Table 6 contain a Baseboard Management Controller (BMC). Installed through the "root\hardware" WMI namespace. Only SCSI...
... Datacenter editions of applications and services. Windows Server 2008 failover clustering does not support parallel SCSI-based storage solutions. Administrators should review the Microsoft documentation for the HP ProLiant 100 Series servers The HP ProLiant 100 Series servers listed in Table 6 contain a Baseboard Management Controller (BMC). Installed through the "root\hardware" WMI namespace. Only SCSI...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on HP ProLiant servers
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The driver may reside on -screen instructions to inject a driver during the Windows Server 2008 installation. Supported ProLiant upgrade paths If you are running: You can upgrade to: • Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition • Full installation of...installation of Windows Server 2008 Datacenter (with or without Windows Server Hyper-V) Application requirements for Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008 upgrades Review the Microsoft Knowledge Base 948070 article for updating drivers is not found, Microsoft has added the option to complete the installation. IMPORTANT ...
The driver may reside on -screen instructions to inject a driver during the Windows Server 2008 installation. Supported ProLiant upgrade paths If you are running: You can upgrade to: • Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition • Full installation of...installation of Windows Server 2008 Datacenter (with or without Windows Server Hyper-V) Application requirements for Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008 upgrades Review the Microsoft Knowledge Base 948070 article for updating drivers is not found, Microsoft has added the option to complete the installation. IMPORTANT ...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on HP ProLiant servers
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... files. After selecting the bundle for the PSP to be Installed" screen to the directory where the PSP executable is located. 4. Review the revision history of the available updates and checks the local system to be properly installed. 5. Installing the PSP Once you download...OS configuration, you must access the system as a remote host using HP Smart Update Manager running on Server Core systems, you must be present in the same directory as the PSP self-extracting executable. 2. Review failed dependencies before deployment. - After selecting the components to install, ...
... files. After selecting the bundle for the PSP to be Installed" screen to the directory where the PSP executable is located. 4. Review the revision history of the available updates and checks the local system to be properly installed. 5. Installing the PSP Once you download...OS configuration, you must access the system as a remote host using HP Smart Update Manager running on Server Core systems, you must be present in the same directory as the PSP self-extracting executable. 2. Review failed dependencies before deployment. - After selecting the components to install, ...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Foundation on HP ProLiant servers
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...DVD media; Supported configurations Windows Server 2008 Foundation should load and run on any HP server listed in this paper as established by Microsoft Component Processor Memory Available disk...compatible pointing device Recommended system configuration The recommended system configurations listed in "Recommended ProLiant server platforms" section of information. For customers without IDE DVDcapable servers, copy...established by Microsoft for Windows Server 2008 Foundation base OS installations. Carefully review this paper, visit the Windows Server 2008 Foundation support page: www....
...DVD media; Supported configurations Windows Server 2008 Foundation should load and run on any HP server listed in this paper as established by Microsoft Component Processor Memory Available disk...compatible pointing device Recommended system configuration The recommended system configurations listed in "Recommended ProLiant server platforms" section of information. For customers without IDE DVDcapable servers, copy...established by Microsoft for Windows Server 2008 Foundation base OS installations. Carefully review this paper, visit the Windows Server 2008 Foundation support page: www....
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Foundation on HP ProLiant servers
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Review failed dependencies before installation. - After selecting the components to install, click Install to proceed with Windows Media CD. 10.Follow the on -screen instructions to install the components that had problems. Installing HP ProLiant ML/DL 300 Series via the Easy Setup CD 1. Exit HP Smart Update Manager..., remove the SmartStart CD and replace with the installation. Installing HP ProLiant ML/DL 100 Series Servers via the SmartStart Media 1. Make sure that the server has a DVD drive (either native to the HP end user license agreement, click Agree. 5. If you agree to...
Review failed dependencies before installation. - After selecting the components to install, click Install to proceed with Windows Media CD. 10.Follow the on -screen instructions to install the components that had problems. Installing HP ProLiant ML/DL 300 Series via the Easy Setup CD 1. Exit HP Smart Update Manager..., remove the SmartStart CD and replace with the installation. Installing HP ProLiant ML/DL 100 Series Servers via the SmartStart Media 1. Make sure that the server has a DVD drive (either native to the HP end user license agreement, click Agree. 5. If you agree to...
AMD Opteron™ and Intel® Xeon® x86 processors in industry-standard servers
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... our server platforms at http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/benchmarks/new.html. For the most accurate results, you can review recent benchmark tests of AMD Opteron and Intel Xeon processors. You can expect. Conclusion This paper summarizes the technologies in G6 and G7 ProLiant servers that deliver a wealth of performance you...
... our server platforms at http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/benchmarks/new.html. For the most accurate results, you can review recent benchmark tests of AMD Opteron and Intel Xeon processors. You can expect. Conclusion This paper summarizes the technologies in G6 and G7 ProLiant servers that deliver a wealth of performance you...
Implementing Microsoft® Windows® MultiPoint Server 2011 on HP ProLiant servers
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....com/windows/Windows MultiPoint. We have tested ProLiant servers with the following processor families: • Intel® Xeon® Processors with the following HP MultiSeat zero clients: • HP t100 Zero Client for MultiSeat • HP t150 Zero Client for the recommended system configuration and possible issues. Carefully review this document for MultiSeat Table 1 lists...
....com/windows/Windows MultiPoint. We have tested ProLiant servers with the following processor families: • Intel® Xeon® Processors with the following HP MultiSeat zero clients: • HP t100 Zero Client for MultiSeat • HP t150 Zero Client for the recommended system configuration and possible issues. Carefully review this document for MultiSeat Table 1 lists...
Implementing Microsoft® Windows® MultiPoint Server 2011 on HP ProLiant servers
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... Support website at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2524478. Using the Quick jump to complete the installation. Manual installation HP SmartStart does not support Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 installations. Go to a USB key. 7. Select the Support and ... the DVD drive and boot the server to update drivers: 1. We recommend reviewing the article "The network location profile changes from Microsoft, visit the Microsoft Windows MultiPoint Server Forum at http://h18006....Small Business Server 2011 Standard and Essentials." These drivers are compatible with HP ProLiant ML or DL servers.
... Support website at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2524478. Using the Quick jump to complete the installation. Manual installation HP SmartStart does not support Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 installations. Go to a USB key. 7. Select the Support and ... the DVD drive and boot the server to update drivers: 1. We recommend reviewing the article "The network location profile changes from Microsoft, visit the Microsoft Windows MultiPoint Server Forum at http://h18006....Small Business Server 2011 Standard and Essentials." These drivers are compatible with HP ProLiant ML or DL servers.
Innovative technologies in HP ProLiant Gen8 servers
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..., these updates can find it affects your server's configuration. Firmware, software, hot fixes, and associated Customer Advisories for HP ProLiant servers and HP BladeSystem enclosure components will typically release three to five SPPs per year to coincide with only a few servers, these new... undergone interdependency testing to ensure operational reliability. For a list of the contents of supported servers, review the HP Service Pack for ProLiant Server Support Guide for ProLiant An SPP is the SPP deployment engine. Service Pack for each SPP release. Firmware and system software...
..., these updates can find it affects your server's configuration. Firmware, software, hot fixes, and associated Customer Advisories for HP ProLiant servers and HP BladeSystem enclosure components will typically release three to five SPPs per year to coincide with only a few servers, these new... undergone interdependency testing to ensure operational reliability. For a list of the contents of supported servers, review the HP Service Pack for ProLiant Server Support Guide for ProLiant An SPP is the SPP deployment engine. Service Pack for each SPP release. Firmware and system software...
HP Intelligent Provisioning User Guide
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...to install 10 Selecting an installation method 11 Selecting a source media type 11 Step 3: Operating System Information 13 Step 4: Review...15 Ready to install...15 Performing maintenance tasks 15 Active Health System download 15 Firmware Update...17 Array Configuration Utility (ACU...topics 31 Creating an Intelligent Provisioning update mirror 31 Using the HP USB Key Utility...34 4 Support and other resources 37 Contacting HP...37 Related information...37 Websites...37 Prerequisites...38 Typographic conventions...38 HP Insight Remote Support software 38 5 Documentation feedback 40 A ...
...to install 10 Selecting an installation method 11 Selecting a source media type 11 Step 3: Operating System Information 13 Step 4: Review...15 Ready to install...15 Performing maintenance tasks 15 Active Health System download 15 Firmware Update...17 Array Configuration Utility (ACU...topics 31 Creating an Intelligent Provisioning update mirror 31 Using the HP USB Key Utility...34 4 Support and other resources 37 Contacting HP...37 Related information...37 Websites...37 Prerequisites...38 Typographic conventions...38 HP Insight Remote Support software 38 5 Documentation feedback 40 A ...
HP Intelligent Provisioning User Guide
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...system installation. Use this screen to be extracted and the USB key as destination media. Continuing past this screen, click the Continue arrow. After reviewing the information on the server. Click the Continue arrow to go to "Firmware Update" (page 17) to limit the duration of an Active... Health System log file (hp_serial#_date.ahs). HP support uses the log file for problem resolution. A sample of the Active Health System telemetry is a final confirmation screen that lists the configuration you...
...system installation. Use this screen to be extracted and the USB key as destination media. Continuing past this screen, click the Continue arrow. After reviewing the information on the server. Click the Continue arrow to go to "Firmware Update" (page 17) to limit the duration of an Active... Health System log file (hp_serial#_date.ahs). HP support uses the log file for problem resolution. A sample of the Active Health System telemetry is a final confirmation screen that lists the configuration you...
HP ProLiant and Integrity Firmware Management Best Practices Implementer Guide
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... click Search. 5. Verify that apply to the HP SPP website at : http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/blades/integrity-release-sets.html Installation scenarios Updating one or more information, see the HP ProLiant and Integrity Firmware Management Best Practices Planning Guide. ...review and install all hot fixes that all updates installed correctly. NOTE: You can download HP Integrity BL8xxc i2 release sets from the HP SPP. Unzip the downloaded file. 3. 9. Click the operating system your servers (HP ProLiant servers only). Downloading the updates 9 HP Integrity website at http://www.hp...
... click Search. 5. Verify that apply to the HP SPP website at : http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/blades/integrity-release-sets.html Installation scenarios Updating one or more information, see the HP ProLiant and Integrity Firmware Management Best Practices Planning Guide. ...review and install all hot fixes that all updates installed correctly. NOTE: You can download HP Integrity BL8xxc i2 release sets from the HP SPP. Unzip the downloaded file. 3. 9. Click the operating system your servers (HP ProLiant servers only). Downloading the updates 9 HP Integrity website at http://www.hp...
HP ProLiant and Integrity Firmware Management Best Practices Implementer Guide
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... report. 10 Deploying firmware You might have to perform partial updates to the enclosure if you want to update. Review the results and log files from the HP SUM GUI using HP SUM 5.0.0 and later. Run a VCSU health check for the OA, VC, iLO, and at least one...displays the results of the currently installed firmware versions, and which updates are in a good health state and you use the command /installed_report, HP SUM will automatically install the updates and generates a report that displays the results of the current firmware. Determine the installation order for offline ...
... report. 10 Deploying firmware You might have to perform partial updates to the enclosure if you want to update. Review the results and log files from the HP SUM GUI using HP SUM 5.0.0 and later. Run a VCSU health check for the OA, VC, iLO, and at least one...displays the results of the currently installed firmware versions, and which updates are in a good health state and you use the command /installed_report, HP SUM will automatically install the updates and generates a report that displays the results of the current firmware. Determine the installation order for offline ...
HP ProLiant and Integrity Firmware Management Best Practices Implementer Guide
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... updates" (page 9). 2. Download the latest HP SPP version and HP Integrity bundles. Perform your environment. You can also stage the HP SPP or HP Integrity bundle on a web server. • For ProLiant G7 servers and earlier, use HP SUM version 5.0.0 or later. 5. NOTE: Update... the iLO independently before performing other on the remote targets. • Use the HP SPP, or HP Integrity bundle, via iLO Virtual Media to place the file. Review...
... updates" (page 9). 2. Download the latest HP SPP version and HP Integrity bundles. Perform your environment. You can also stage the HP SPP or HP Integrity bundle on a web server. • For ProLiant G7 servers and earlier, use HP SUM version 5.0.0 or later. 5. NOTE: Update... the iLO independently before performing other on the remote targets. • Use the HP SPP, or HP Integrity bundle, via iLO Virtual Media to place the file. Review...
HP ProLiant and Integrity Firmware Management Best Practices Implementer Guide
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... Deploying firmware Resolve the issue causing the failure before installing or restarting the operating system to script updates of the HP SPP, see the HP ProLiant and Integrity Firmware Management Best Practices Planning Guide. NOTE: The server automatically reboots after booting the system. For information...USB key into the OA USB ports on creating a USB key, see "Adding components to the HP SPP" (page 43). For more information, see "Scripting firmware updates for review. While the update process is solid, a firmware update failure has occurred requiring attention. For more ...
... Deploying firmware Resolve the issue causing the failure before installing or restarting the operating system to script updates of the HP SPP, see the HP ProLiant and Integrity Firmware Management Best Practices Planning Guide. NOTE: The server automatically reboots after booting the system. For information...USB key into the OA USB ports on creating a USB key, see "Adding components to the HP SPP" (page 43). For more information, see "Scripting firmware updates for review. While the update process is solid, a firmware update failure has occurred requiring attention. For more ...
HP ProLiant and Integrity Firmware Management Best Practices Implementer Guide
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...a Discovery Failed message. This log is target specific. This log is target specific. The debug trace files can be excluded in determining HP SUM failures. HP SUM 5.0.0 and later includes a utility named GatherLogs.exe (Windows) or gatherlogs.sh (Linux) to this trace file and surfaced as ... remote discovery client. Contains the data and time for Windows. Includes general settings information of HP SUM such as a Discovery Failed message. If a discovery tool fails, it is reported to review the log files, you can be useful in the trace data when collecting the trace files...
...a Discovery Failed message. This log is target specific. This log is target specific. The debug trace files can be excluded in determining HP SUM failures. HP SUM 5.0.0 and later includes a utility named GatherLogs.exe (Windows) or gatherlogs.sh (Linux) to this trace file and surfaced as ... remote discovery client. Contains the data and time for Windows. Includes general settings information of HP SUM such as a Discovery Failed message. If a discovery tool fails, it is reported to review the log files, you can be useful in the trace data when collecting the trace files...
HP Intelligent Provisioning 1.30 Release Notes
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... can be experienced during these messages. • On systems with HP H220, H222, and H210i Host Bus Adapters, the installation may be displayed while the drivers are no logical drives, there is selected in the Step 4: Review screen, customized SNMP and WBEM settings are not saved in other ...drives are not installed or if the arrays are configured before performing a manual installation using Intelligent Provisioning to the operation and functionality of HP ProLiant servers. Suggested action: Be sure hard drives and arrays are not configured, OS installation through the settings.
... can be experienced during these messages. • On systems with HP H220, H222, and H210i Host Bus Adapters, the installation may be displayed while the drivers are no logical drives, there is selected in the Step 4: Review screen, customized SNMP and WBEM settings are not saved in other ...drives are not installed or if the arrays are configured before performing a manual installation using Intelligent Provisioning to the operation and functionality of HP ProLiant servers. Suggested action: Be sure hard drives and arrays are not configured, OS installation through the settings.