Error Prevention Guide
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... functional backups of the operating system and data, a copy of the backup software, and a functional tape drive that something in the server system has been changed , first obtain a record of the current system configuration settings using the Survey Utility. • Check the HP resources, the software documentation, and third-party product documentation for information about potential problems. Websites are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and...
... functional backups of the operating system and data, a copy of the backup software, and a functional tape drive that something in the server system has been changed , first obtain a record of the current system configuration settings using the Survey Utility. • Check the HP resources, the software documentation, and third-party product documentation for information about potential problems. Websites are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and...
HP Insight Diagnostics Online Edition Featuring Survey Utility and IML Viewer
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... server. • Documenting server configurations for upgrade planning, standardization, inventory tracking, disaster recovery, and maintenance. • Comparing historical configurations on each managed server and communicates with Systems Insight Manager provides proactive notification when the diagnostics require upgrading. This enables the VCRM integration with device drivers in terms of prior configuration information. Service tools ensure that are as important as the file systems, the system BIOS, SCSI drivers, disk array drivers, the Windows Hardware Abstraction...
... server. • Documenting server configurations for upgrade planning, standardization, inventory tracking, disaster recovery, and maintenance. • Comparing historical configurations on each managed server and communicates with Systems Insight Manager provides proactive notification when the diagnostics require upgrading. This enables the VCRM integration with device drivers in terms of prior configuration information. Service tools ensure that are as important as the file systems, the system BIOS, SCSI drivers, disk array drivers, the Windows Hardware Abstraction...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on HP ProLiant servers
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... a boot controller driver is not available during install through the "Update Driver" button. Upgrading from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008. Supported ProLiant upgrade paths If you are running: You can upgrade to: • Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition • Full installation of Windows Server 2008 Standard (with or • Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition without Windows Server Hyper-V) with Service Pack 1 (SP1) • Full installation of Windows Server 2008 Enterprise (with or • Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition without Windows Server...
... a boot controller driver is not available during install through the "Update Driver" button. Upgrading from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008. Supported ProLiant upgrade paths If you are running: You can upgrade to: • Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition • Full installation of Windows Server 2008 Standard (with or • Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition without Windows Server Hyper-V) with Service Pack 1 (SP1) • Full installation of Windows Server 2008 Enterprise (with or • Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition without Windows Server...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on HP ProLiant servers
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... the injected driver are listed. Issue 3 A blue screen error may display upon installation of Windows Server 2008. Issue 5 On servers booting from Internal 4/8 Port SAS Controller, upgrading from the \windows\system32\drivers directory (and any other locations) or removing any effect. Description An LSI IDE RAID driver is causing the system to the minimum ROM version listed in the device manager for certain storage adapters or NICs. Table A-1. Known issues on Smart Array logical volumes. Use the Array Configuration Utility (ACU) to Windows Server 2008 stops...
... the injected driver are listed. Issue 3 A blue screen error may display upon installation of Windows Server 2008. Issue 5 On servers booting from Internal 4/8 Port SAS Controller, upgrading from the \windows\system32\drivers directory (and any other locations) or removing any effect. Description An LSI IDE RAID driver is causing the system to the minimum ROM version listed in the device manager for certain storage adapters or NICs. Table A-1. Known issues on Smart Array logical volumes. Use the Array Configuration Utility (ACU) to Windows Server 2008 stops...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Foundation on HP ProLiant servers
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... Use the Option ROM Configuration for Arrays (ORCA) utility, F8 during post, to configure the RAID settings for the server. Update iLO 2 firmware to update systems remotely • Reducing server maintenance costs • Saving time The HP ProLiant Support Pack for Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Foundation Version 8.25 is supported with Windows Server 2008 Foundation on the Windows Server 2008 Foundation media. PSP makes software maintenance easier by: • Increasing server manageability • Enabling administrators to Version 1.42 (or later). Pre-installation tasks...
... Use the Option ROM Configuration for Arrays (ORCA) utility, F8 during post, to configure the RAID settings for the server. Update iLO 2 firmware to update systems remotely • Reducing server maintenance costs • Saving time The HP ProLiant Support Pack for Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Foundation Version 8.25 is supported with Windows Server 2008 Foundation on the Windows Server 2008 Foundation media. PSP makes software maintenance easier by: • Increasing server manageability • Enabling administrators to Version 1.42 (or later). Pre-installation tasks...
ISS Technology Update Volume 8, Number 5
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... has developed several test tools for internal and external test teams. These tools allow engineers to test each type of memory module in the model of ProLiant server in many customer and sales events to help educate those who buy or sell HP memory. Aided by solving their problems; Now Eric and his manager, Theresa Maglitto, Eric provides technical expertise in continuous improvement of memory module reliability. He...
... has developed several test tools for internal and external test teams. These tools allow engineers to test each type of memory module in the model of ProLiant server in many customer and sales events to help educate those who buy or sell HP memory. Aided by solving their problems; Now Eric and his manager, Theresa Maglitto, Eric provides technical expertise in continuous improvement of memory module reliability. He...
Regular Firmware Updates Essential for Optimal Performance and Functionality of HP ProLiant Servers
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... use the System Management Home Page or HP Support website to include another column with a customer selected software version baseline. deploying a single CD-ROM to individual servers. Figure 4: Clicking on the icon to the right of the yellow triangle allows the user to install the update and choose when the server will not know if there is an option to configure the Version Control Agent...
... use the System Management Home Page or HP Support website to include another column with a customer selected software version baseline. deploying a single CD-ROM to individual servers. Figure 4: Clicking on the icon to the right of the yellow triangle allows the user to install the update and choose when the server will not know if there is an option to configure the Version Control Agent...
Regular Firmware Updates Essential for Optimal Performance and Functionality of HP ProLiant Servers
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... shipped with the server. The Smart Component updates the firmware and configures the system so that are installed using the ProLiant Remote Deployment Utility, the ProLiant Remote Deployment Console Utility, and other HP server management technologies, such as HP Systems Insight Manager (HP SIM). The following links: Microsoft Windows Operating Systems: http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/winroms.html Linux Operating Systems: http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us /webdoc/rom/OnlineROMFlashUserGuide.pdf Smart Components for all server components are...
... shipped with the server. The Smart Component updates the firmware and configures the system so that are installed using the ProLiant Remote Deployment Utility, the ProLiant Remote Deployment Console Utility, and other HP server management technologies, such as HP Systems Insight Manager (HP SIM). The following links: Microsoft Windows Operating Systems: http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/winroms.html Linux Operating Systems: http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us /webdoc/rom/OnlineROMFlashUserGuide.pdf Smart Components for all server components are...
Regular Firmware Updates Essential for Optimal Performance and Functionality of HP ProLiant Servers
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... or using the HP Drive Key Boot Utility. To determine server support, refer to the following URL: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/platforms/usb-support.html For additional information on the HP Drive Key Boot Utility, refer to view this Customer Notice: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?locale=en_US&objectID=c01039146 A ROMPaq is required for Upgrading Firmware on ProLiant Servers, provides information on the differences between the HP Smart Update Manager Utility and the HP ROM Update Utility...
... or using the HP Drive Key Boot Utility. To determine server support, refer to the following URL: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/platforms/usb-support.html For additional information on the HP Drive Key Boot Utility, refer to view this Customer Notice: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?locale=en_US&objectID=c01039146 A ROMPaq is required for Upgrading Firmware on ProLiant Servers, provides information on the differences between the HP Smart Update Manager Utility and the HP ROM Update Utility...
HP ProLiant SL160z G6 Server Installation Sheet
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... all external cables to make sure you do not have removed. 4. HP ProLiant SL160z G6 Server Installation Sheet Part number: 571291-002 July 2009 (Second edition) Identifying Server Components Front Panel Components Figure 1 Front panel components of the z6000 chassis with 2 SL160z servers Item Description 1a Tray Handle 1b Tray Latch 2 Serial Port 3 Video Port 4 Top: USB 2.0 Port Bottom: USB 2.0 Port 5 Top: NIC Connector Bottom: NIC Connector 6 IPMI Port 7 UID LED/SW 8 PCI Slot 9 Health LED 10 Power Button Rear Panel Components Figure 2 Rear panel components of...
... all external cables to make sure you do not have removed. 4. HP ProLiant SL160z G6 Server Installation Sheet Part number: 571291-002 July 2009 (Second edition) Identifying Server Components Front Panel Components Figure 1 Front panel components of the z6000 chassis with 2 SL160z servers Item Description 1a Tray Handle 1b Tray Latch 2 Serial Port 3 Video Port 4 Top: USB 2.0 Port Bottom: USB 2.0 Port 5 Top: NIC Connector Bottom: NIC Connector 6 IPMI Port 7 UID LED/SW 8 PCI Slot 9 Health LED 10 Power Button Rear Panel Components Figure 2 Rear panel components of...
HP ProLiant SL160z G6 Server Installation Sheet
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... to HP ProLiant SL160z G6 Easy Set-up CD. Rotate the HDD carrier handle up. 3. Installing the Memory Module The following guidelines must be followed when memory modules are being added or replaced: Support ZKPG DDR3 DIMMs using the key on the bottom edge of the module with an alcohol pad, then re-apply an HPapproved thermal interface material before touching DIMMs. To install the memory module: 1. CAUTION: DIMMs can be damaged by connecting...
... to HP ProLiant SL160z G6 Easy Set-up CD. Rotate the HDD carrier handle up. 3. Installing the Memory Module The following guidelines must be followed when memory modules are being added or replaced: Support ZKPG DDR3 DIMMs using the key on the bottom edge of the module with an alcohol pad, then re-apply an HPapproved thermal interface material before touching DIMMs. To install the memory module: 1. CAUTION: DIMMs can be damaged by connecting...
HP ProLiant SL160z G6 Server Software Configuration Guide
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... install USB storage, USB Mass Device Configuration items are connected. Table 8 USB Configuration submenu fields Field Description USB Functions Enable USB Functions. Disable USB Functions. USB 2.0 Controller Enable USB 2.0. Disables support for serial port. Mode Options Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Auto Enabled Disabled HiSpeed System BIOS configuration 15 Note: Only applies with serial port support. Use to provide optimum serial port performance. Table 7 IO Device Configuration submenu fields Option Level trigger Edge trigger Description Controls...
... install USB storage, USB Mass Device Configuration items are connected. Table 8 USB Configuration submenu fields Field Description USB Functions Enable USB Functions. Disable USB Functions. USB 2.0 Controller Enable USB 2.0. Disables support for serial port. Mode Options Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Auto Enabled Disabled HiSpeed System BIOS configuration 15 Note: Only applies with serial port support. Use to provide optimum serial port performance. Table 7 IO Device Configuration submenu fields Option Level trigger Edge trigger Description Controls...
HP ProLiant SL160z G6 Server Software Configuration Guide
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... diagnostics, which reside in the Setup Utility have caused error messages to the HP SE1210 Server Maintenance and Service Guide for the location of the server. Most server hardware failures are displayed in a normal manner. 2. Power-On Self-Test (POST) When the server boots up, a series of the error. If necessary, remove any expansion boards, assemblies, or cables that needs to load the default values. 4. It shows the details of tests are displayed on black background). Reboot the server in normal video...
... diagnostics, which reside in the Setup Utility have caused error messages to the HP SE1210 Server Maintenance and Service Guide for the location of the server. Most server hardware failures are displayed in a normal manner. 2. Power-On Self-Test (POST) When the server boots up, a series of the error. If necessary, remove any expansion boards, assemblies, or cables that needs to load the default values. 4. It shows the details of tests are displayed on black background). Reboot the server in normal video...
HP ProLiant SL160z G6 Server Software Configuration Guide
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... CD/DVD ROM. Put the EZ set-up CD is functioning properly and you complete the OS installation. OS installation 37 Hardware setup Prepare the server following the instructions in your choice. 1. It is recommended that you do not need specific setup. Your ProLiant server comes with the latest system BIOS version to erase all data from that particular hard drive. If you want to recycle used hard disk drives in the HP ProLiant SL160z G6 Server Installation...
... CD/DVD ROM. Put the EZ set-up CD is functioning properly and you complete the OS installation. OS installation 37 Hardware setup Prepare the server following the instructions in your choice. 1. It is recommended that you do not need specific setup. Your ProLiant server comes with the latest system BIOS version to erase all data from that particular hard drive. If you want to recycle used hard disk drives in the HP ProLiant SL160z G6 Server Installation...
HP ProLiant SL160z G6 Server Software Configuration Guide
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... which connection the BMC uses for the BMC. Start your terminal session with the following settings: ○ Bits per second: 9600 ○ Data bits: 8 ○ Parity: None ○ Stop bits: 1 ○ Flow control: None 3. For example, by default, the BMC is set to use DHCP to the command line protocol (CLP). 4. To manually set the IP address, type set oemhp_dhcp_enable=FALSE to disable DHCP, then type set automatically using the user interface that displays. To enable console redirection via the Setup Utility: Server management...
... which connection the BMC uses for the BMC. Start your terminal session with the following settings: ○ Bits per second: 9600 ○ Data bits: 8 ○ Parity: None ○ Stop bits: 1 ○ Flow control: None 3. For example, by default, the BMC is set to use DHCP to the command line protocol (CLP). 4. To manually set the IP address, type set oemhp_dhcp_enable=FALSE to disable DHCP, then type set automatically using the user interface that displays. To enable console redirection via the Setup Utility: Server management...
HP ProLiant SL160z G6 Server Software Configuration Guide
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... 4 BIOS Serial Console Configuration submenu, 24 BIOS Setup Utility, 4 BIOS update, 37 BMC Watchdog Timeout, 22 BMC, configuring, 39 Boot Menu, 26 Boot Settings Configuration, 27 C Clear BMC System Event Log, 21 CMOS, 5, 33 configuring BMC, 39 console, 40 CPU Bridge Configuration submenu, 11 CPU Configuration submenu, 10 CPU version, 8 D default gateway, 40 Discard Changes, 32 Discard Changes and Exit, 32 E Embedded NIC PXE, 16, 17 Exit menu, 32 F Fan Control Policy, 18 G General Help Screen, 7 I IDE, 14 IP subnet mask, 40 IPMI Configuration submenu, 18 IPMI LAN interface, 40 L LAN Controller...
... 4 BIOS Serial Console Configuration submenu, 24 BIOS Setup Utility, 4 BIOS update, 37 BMC Watchdog Timeout, 22 BMC, configuring, 39 Boot Menu, 26 Boot Settings Configuration, 27 C Clear BMC System Event Log, 21 CMOS, 5, 33 configuring BMC, 39 console, 40 CPU Bridge Configuration submenu, 11 CPU Configuration submenu, 10 CPU version, 8 D default gateway, 40 Discard Changes, 32 Discard Changes and Exit, 32 E Embedded NIC PXE, 16, 17 Exit menu, 32 F Fan Control Policy, 18 G General Help Screen, 7 I IDE, 14 IP subnet mask, 40 IPMI Configuration submenu, 18 IPMI LAN interface, 40 L LAN Controller...
HP ProLiant SL160z G6 Server Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Utilities BIOS Setup Utility, 64 BIOS software, 64 BIOS update, 71 clear CMOS, 72 POST, 72 drives cable management, 29 hard drives, 32 E eATX removing, 50 electric shock symbol, 27 warning, 26 F front panel components, 56 H hard drive removing, 33 hardware configuration hard drives, 32 memory, 40 PCI expansion cards, 42 power supply unit, 52 processor, 34 references, 25 system battery, 48 system fan, 54 top cover, 28 Hardware configuration tools, 25 hardware specifications I/O ports, 75 LAN controller, 75 memory, 75 power supply unit, 76 processor socket, 75 processor support, 75 status LED...
... Utilities BIOS Setup Utility, 64 BIOS software, 64 BIOS update, 71 clear CMOS, 72 POST, 72 drives cable management, 29 hard drives, 32 E eATX removing, 50 electric shock symbol, 27 warning, 26 F front panel components, 56 H hard drive removing, 33 hardware configuration hard drives, 32 memory, 40 PCI expansion cards, 42 power supply unit, 52 processor, 34 references, 25 system battery, 48 system fan, 54 top cover, 28 Hardware configuration tools, 25 hardware specifications I/O ports, 75 LAN controller, 75 memory, 75 power supply unit, 76 processor socket, 75 processor support, 75 status LED...
HP ProLiant SL6000 Scalable System technology
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... on Smart Array firmware. More information about these common power supplies. Power and thermal technologies To increase power efficiency without degrading server performance, HP has developed highefficiency, right-size power supplies and a common slot (CS) power supply bay that uses the embedded controller. The B110i SATA Software RAID supports the Array Configuration Utility (ACU), ACU command line interface (CLI), Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) agents, and Web-Based Enterprise Management (WBEM) providers. The B100i supports up the processor for other ProLiant G6 servers...
... on Smart Array firmware. More information about these common power supplies. Power and thermal technologies To increase power efficiency without degrading server performance, HP has developed highefficiency, right-size power supplies and a common slot (CS) power supply bay that uses the embedded controller. The B110i SATA Software RAID supports the Array Configuration Utility (ACU), ACU command line interface (CLI), Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) agents, and Web-Based Enterprise Management (WBEM) providers. The B100i supports up the processor for other ProLiant G6 servers...
HP ProLiant SL6000 Scalable System technology
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.../c01681891.pdf. 23 Server deployment The HP ProLiant Easy Set-up for software and drivers Data security technology with lower acquisition cost than traditional rack servers. ProLiant G6 servers support an optional TPM v1.2. A rivet supplied with SmartStart: • Boot environment and GUI • Assisted Installation: Windows 2003 Server and Windows 2008 Server drivers • Manual installation: Windows 2003 Server, Windows 2008 Server, and Linux drivers (Specific OS support varies by server. To prevent possible damage to the TPM module or to the system board...
.../c01681891.pdf. 23 Server deployment The HP ProLiant Easy Set-up for software and drivers Data security technology with lower acquisition cost than traditional rack servers. ProLiant G6 servers support an optional TPM v1.2. A rivet supplied with SmartStart: • Boot environment and GUI • Assisted Installation: Windows 2003 Server and Windows 2008 Server drivers • Manual installation: Windows 2003 Server, Windows 2008 Server, and Linux drivers (Specific OS support varies by server. To prevent possible damage to the TPM module or to the system board...
HP ProLiant SL6000 Scalable System technology
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... SL2x170z G6 Server Software Configuration Guide HP ProLiant SL6000 Scalable System Cabling Guide HP Power Interface Controller User Guide HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide "The Intel processor roadmap for industrystandard servers" technology brief "Memory technology evolution: an overview of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of system memory technologies" technology brief "Serial ATA technology" technology brief HP Cluster Platforms Online DDR3 Memory Configuration Tool HP Power Advisor Web address http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support...
... SL2x170z G6 Server Software Configuration Guide HP ProLiant SL6000 Scalable System Cabling Guide HP Power Interface Controller User Guide HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide "The Intel processor roadmap for industrystandard servers" technology brief "Memory technology evolution: an overview of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of system memory technologies" technology brief "Serial ATA technology" technology brief HP Cluster Platforms Online DDR3 Memory Configuration Tool HP Power Advisor Web address http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support...