ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack Installation Guide
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... required before you begin software installation using RBSU (ROM-Based Setup Utility) by pressing the F9 key when the system first boots. Boot the SmartStart CD and click Getting Started, for HP ProLiant server products. Configure the array controller hardware using the OS CD: After configuring the hardware, boot the operating system CD to initiate and complete the operating system installation. After installing the OS, insert the SmartStart CD and install the operating system-specific PSP onto the server. Use the Management...
... required before you begin software installation using RBSU (ROM-Based Setup Utility) by pressing the F9 key when the system first boots. Boot the SmartStart CD and click Getting Started, for HP ProLiant server products. Configure the array controller hardware using the OS CD: After configuring the hardware, boot the operating system CD to initiate and complete the operating system installation. After installing the OS, insert the SmartStart CD and install the operating system-specific PSP onto the server. Use the Management...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Foundation on HP ProLiant servers
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... configurations of Storage Arrays, Host Bus Adapters, switches and other SAN components, visit the SPOCK (Single Point of Windows Server 2008 Foundation is supported through SmartStart manual and assisted path installation options. Pre-installation tasks To prepare for the server. ‰ Update iLO 2 firmware to help efficiently install, upgrade, and manage system software. Server deployment of Connectivity Knowledge) website at http://www.hp.com/storage/spock. HP ProLiant Support Pack The HP ProLiant Support Pack (PSP) includes operating system-specific bundles of drivers, utilities...
... configurations of Storage Arrays, Host Bus Adapters, switches and other SAN components, visit the SPOCK (Single Point of Windows Server 2008 Foundation is supported through SmartStart manual and assisted path installation options. Pre-installation tasks To prepare for the server. ‰ Update iLO 2 firmware to help efficiently install, upgrade, and manage system software. Server deployment of Connectivity Knowledge) website at http://www.hp.com/storage/spock. HP ProLiant Support Pack The HP ProLiant Support Pack (PSP) includes operating system-specific bundles of drivers, utilities...
Configuring Arrays on HP Smart Array Controllers Reference Guide
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... drives that executes automatically during POST. Press the F9 key to set config bios interface mode 1 RBSU saves the configuration automatically. Option ROM Configuration for Arrays About ORCA ORCA is a ROM-resident array configuration utility that you select. ORCA is available in Command Line mode, change it to six drives = RAID 5). Both formats have different capacities, ORCA locates the smallest drive and uses the capacity of physical drives (one drive = RAID 0; Using the ORCA menu-driven interface 1. Set the BIOS interface mode to run ORCA manually...
... drives that executes automatically during POST. Press the F9 key to set config bios interface mode 1 RBSU saves the configuration automatically. Option ROM Configuration for Arrays About ORCA ORCA is a ROM-resident array configuration utility that you select. ORCA is available in Command Line mode, change it to six drives = RAID 5). Both formats have different capacities, ORCA locates the smallest drive and uses the capacity of physical drives (one drive = RAID 0; Using the ORCA menu-driven interface 1. Set the BIOS interface mode to run ORCA manually...
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 the array accelerator for this value The chassis name is already cleared The -reset option was used on the controller. Unable to set to this The controller may not support a cache (for the firmware A controller has been flashed with new firmware. One or more controller commands were skipped because the controller is already installed The input file specified a license key. support a cache ACU scripting error messages Error code Error message 0 - ]> ACU scripting warning messages...
...HP Array Configuration Utility 91 Clear configuration command failed configuration is already set the array accelerator for this value The chassis name is already cleared The -reset option was used on the controller. Unable to set to this The controller may not support a cache (for the firmware A controller has been flashed with new firmware. One or more controller commands were skipped because the controller is already installed The input file specified a license key. support a cache ACU scripting error messages Error code Error message 0 - ]> ACU scripting warning messages...
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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..., run RBSU to be sure all necessary software updates, such as device drivers, ROM updates, and patches, are using a Smart Array controller, you believe the system board requires replacement, contact HP Technical Support ("Contacting HP" on the inside of the server access panel or the server documentation. 11. b. c. For more information on RBSU, see the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide on page 20) exist. 6. Be sure all cables are connected to the correct locations and are properly installed in the server. 12. Power...
..., run RBSU to be sure all necessary software updates, such as device drivers, ROM updates, and patches, are using a Smart Array controller, you believe the system board requires replacement, contact HP Technical Support ("Contacting HP" on the inside of the server access panel or the server documentation. 11. b. c. For more information on RBSU, see the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide on page 20) exist. 6. Be sure all cables are connected to the correct locations and are properly installed in the server. 12. Power...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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..." versions 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 included in proven, reliable configurations. For more information, and to download the SmartStart Scripting Toolkit, see the HP Insight Foundation suite for ProLiant or the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/foundation). This automated server configuration process...
..." versions 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 included in proven, reliable configurations. For more information, and to download the SmartStart Scripting Toolkit, see the HP Insight Foundation suite for ProLiant or the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/foundation). This automated server configuration process...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... to operate normally without resulting in system downtime. • Online Spare Mode-Provides protection against uncorrectable memory errors that are likely to launch ROM-based Diagnostics or Inspect) by pressing the F10 key. • Force a PXE Network boot by pressing the F12 key. In this time, you to configure the serial port to view POST error messages and run RBSU remotely through a serial connection to reboot automatically. Configuring AMP modes Not all ProLiant servers support all data. To change any user...
... to operate normally without resulting in system downtime. • Online Spare Mode-Provides protection against uncorrectable memory errors that are likely to launch ROM-based Diagnostics or Inspect) by pressing the F10 key. • Force a PXE Network boot by pressing the F12 key. In this time, you to configure the serial port to view POST error messages and run RBSU remotely through a serial connection to reboot automatically. Configuring AMP modes Not all ProLiant servers support all data. To change any user...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... current hardware configuration information, including array setup and disk partitioning, and erases all connected hard drives completely. Redundant ROM support The server enables you must erase the system for BladeSystem license), see the iLO 3 documentation on the Documentation CD or on a server with the same version programmed on page 69). Run the Erase Utility if you to upgrade or configure the ROM safely with up to six server administrators. • Remotely mount high-performance Virtual Media devices...
... current hardware configuration information, including array setup and disk partitioning, and erases all connected hard drives completely. Redundant ROM support The server enables you must erase the system for BladeSystem license), see the iLO 3 documentation on the Documentation CD or on a server with the same version programmed on page 69). Run the Erase Utility if you to upgrade or configure the ROM safely with up to six server administrators. • Remotely mount high-performance Virtual Media devices...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... drives from the mirror drive or the parity data. Logical Drive X Status = Loose Cable Detected... ...SOLUTION: Turn the system off : 1. Power down the server. 2. Action: Check for correcting problems when an incorrect drive is replaced or a loose cable is off and attempt to reattach any loose connections. Action: Check the fans and the operating environment. The logical drive is rebuilding from spinning up. Error messages 102 If this logical drive has failed. Action: If a drive...
... drives from the mirror drive or the parity data. Logical Drive X Status = Loose Cable Detected... ...SOLUTION: Turn the system off : 1. Power down the server. 2. Action: Check for correcting problems when an incorrect drive is replaced or a loose cable is off and attempt to reattach any loose connections. Action: Check the fans and the operating environment. The logical drive is rebuilding from spinning up. Error messages 102 If this logical drive has failed. Action: If a drive...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... replaced. This event can occur if the user removes one drive in the posted-write memory; The incorrect drive was found at the same time. Action: 1. Replace the original drive that does not support redundant controller operation. Loose Cable Detected - Power down the server. 2. Check cabling. 3. however, the mirror data compare test failed resulting in this logical drive has failed. No Configuration for Array Accelerator Board Description: The array accelerator board has not been configured. Action: Replace the drive that failed with a new drive. Error messages...
... replaced. This event can occur if the user removes one drive in the posted-write memory; The incorrect drive was found at the same time. Action: 1. Replace the original drive that does not support redundant controller operation. Loose Cable Detected - Power down the server. 2. Check cabling. 3. however, the mirror data compare test failed resulting in this logical drive has failed. No Configuration for Array Accelerator Board Description: The array accelerator board has not been configured. Action: Replace the drive that failed with a new drive. Error messages...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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...: The current cabling configuration is not supported. Storage Enclosure on SCSI Bus X Indicated that the Fan Failed... ...SOLUTION: Replace the fan. Also be sure the operating environment of new drives in the external storage unit has failed. Storage Enclosure on SCSI Bus X Indicated a Power Supply Failure... ...SOLUTION: Replace the power supply. Action: Update all fans are operating properly. Soft firmware upgrade required Description: ADU ("Array diagnostic software" on page 78) has determined that the controller is generating a temperature alert. Description...
...: The current cabling configuration is not supported. Storage Enclosure on SCSI Bus X Indicated that the Fan Failed... ...SOLUTION: Replace the fan. Also be sure the operating environment of new drives in the external storage unit has failed. Storage Enclosure on SCSI Bus X Indicated a Power Supply Failure... ...SOLUTION: Replace the power supply. Action: Update all fans are operating properly. Soft firmware upgrade required Description: ADU ("Array diagnostic software" on page 78) has determined that the controller is generating a temperature alert. Description...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... a system board for blocked data access caused by the operating system. 1737-Slot X Drive Array - The recovery key/password is required to ensure the integrity of the system data. • When using BitLocker™, always retain the recovery key/password. For security reasons, only the customer can enable these disk drives Error messages 155 Storage Enclosure Redundant Cabling Problem Detected... ...Check storage box I /O paths than the firmware allows. Upon locating a broken or disfigured rivet on reboots - Verify the redundant cabling configuration. 1738-Slot X Drive Array...
... a system board for blocked data access caused by the operating system. 1737-Slot X Drive Array - The recovery key/password is required to ensure the integrity of the system data. • When using BitLocker™, always retain the recovery key/password. For security reasons, only the customer can enable these disk drives Error messages 155 Storage Enclosure Redundant Cabling Problem Detected... ...Check storage box I /O paths than the firmware allows. Upon locating a broken or disfigured rivet on reboots - Verify the redundant cabling configuration. 1738-Slot X Drive Array...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... drive model(s) using ROM Flash Components (download from www.hp.com/support/proliantstorage): Model XYZ (minimum version = ####) Audible Beeps: None Possible Cause: Drive firmware update needed. Internal and external hard drive controllers are running firmware that is known to cause intermittent problems. Update all drives to re-enable logical drives Audible Beeps: None Possible Cause: Data was lost • Expansion progress data could not be read from backup. • Replace drive or array accelerator, as appropriate. 1770-Slot X Drive Array - Action: Run the server setup utility...
... drive model(s) using ROM Flash Components (download from www.hp.com/support/proliantstorage): Model XYZ (minimum version = ####) Audible Beeps: None Possible Cause: Drive firmware update needed. Internal and external hard drive controllers are running firmware that is known to cause intermittent problems. Update all drives to re-enable logical drives Audible Beeps: None Possible Cause: Data was lost • Expansion progress data could not be read from backup. • Replace drive or array accelerator, as appropriate. 1770-Slot X Drive Array - Action: Run the server setup utility...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... processor-related errors. Press the power management module reset button. IMPORTANT: Be sure the port 84/85 switch is set to resolve the problem. This process can include removing all components that are not required by removing all : o Expansion boards o DIMMs, except the first bank Error messages 181 To troubleshoot processor-related error codes: 1. Stop when the problem is resolved. 1. IMPORTANT: Reboot the server after completing each numbered step. Action: Perform the following steps to display port 85 codes. 2. Port 85 codes...
... processor-related errors. Press the power management module reset button. IMPORTANT: Be sure the port 84/85 switch is set to resolve the problem. This process can include removing all components that are not required by removing all : o Expansion boards o DIMMs, except the first bank Error messages 181 To troubleshoot processor-related error codes: 1. Stop when the problem is resolved. 1. IMPORTANT: Reboot the server after completing each numbered step. Action: Perform the following steps to display port 85 codes. 2. Port 85 codes...
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...
Deploying and updating VMware vSphere 5.0 on HP ProLiant Servers Integration Note
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... HP-tested and certified USB drive key or a Secure Digital (SD) card. This image does not include server-specific management components, or new or updated drivers. You can set of approved devices from the HP Online Depot includes the required NIC, iSCSI, FC, and FCoE drivers. This paper provides instructions for all local drives. You can manually deploy ESXi 5.0 to a local hard drive, a local flash device, or a SAN and network attached storage. • Local disk drive: You can access a list...
... HP-tested and certified USB drive key or a Secure Digital (SD) card. This image does not include server-specific management components, or new or updated drivers. You can set of approved devices from the HP Online Depot includes the required NIC, iSCSI, FC, and FCoE drivers. This paper provides instructions for all local drives. You can manually deploy ESXi 5.0 to a local hard drive, a local flash device, or a SAN and network attached storage. • Local disk drive: You can access a list...
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......
