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... 5 Minimizing the Impact of Changes 6 Version Control ...6 Server Design ...6 Software Updates ...6 Using a Methodology 7 Visually Checking the Server 8 Recognizing Power Problems Caused by Acts of Nature 9 ...Preventing Power Management Problems 10 General Power Requirements 10 Power Consumption Considerations 10 Power Supply Considerations 11 Power Redundancy Considerations 11 Preventing Damage to Removable Drives 11 Preventing Electrostatic Damage 12 Preventing Cable Damage 12 Preventing Tape Drive Errors 12 HP...
... 5 Minimizing the Impact of Changes 6 Version Control ...6 Server Design ...6 Software Updates ...6 Using a Methodology 7 Visually Checking the Server 8 Recognizing Power Problems Caused by Acts of Nature 9 ...Preventing Power Management Problems 10 General Power Requirements 10 Power Consumption Considerations 10 Power Supply Considerations 11 Power Redundancy Considerations 11 Preventing Damage to Removable Drives 11 Preventing Electrostatic Damage 12 Preventing Cable Damage 12 Preventing Tape Drive Errors 12 HP...
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... restore attempt. • Document the system settings. Error Prevention Guide 5 Preparing for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers. This minimizes variables and maintains a controlled environment. • Record the results of the current system configuration settings using the Survey Utility....suggestions, these tips when making changes. Be sure that can read the backup. If the system configuration will be changed . HP assumes you avoid future system problems. While many of the backup software, and a functional tape drive that the backups are ...
... restore attempt. • Document the system settings. Error Prevention Guide 5 Preparing for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers. This minimizes variables and maintains a controlled environment. • Record the results of the current system configuration settings using the Survey Utility....suggestions, these tips when making changes. Be sure that can read the backup. If the system configuration will be changed . HP assumes you avoid future system problems. While many of the backup software, and a functional tape drive that the backups are ...
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...-Plug PCI slots effectively minimize the amount of the latest software updates for the operating system and applications, and update software for server BIOS, drivers, and agents. Software Updates Stay aware of downtime experienced due to memory or PCI card upgrades. Using this system... for potential device conflicts before adding a device. • If a fixed cable tray or other cable routing system is available for the server, using this feature, you can easily determine whether version updates are available for fixes that can result from improper disconnection. Minimizing the Impact of...
...-Plug PCI slots effectively minimize the amount of the latest software updates for the operating system and applications, and update software for server BIOS, drivers, and agents. Software Updates Stay aware of downtime experienced due to memory or PCI card upgrades. Using this system... for potential device conflicts before adding a device. • If a fixed cable tray or other cable routing system is available for the server, using this feature, you can easily determine whether version updates are available for fixes that can result from improper disconnection. Minimizing the Impact of...
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... risk of components competing for failures of different hardware parts. • Check hard disk space periodically. Maintain a library of backups based on the server needs. For example, if the CPU utilization rate always increases by noting the problems of others. • Have a reliable backup plan. Error... do not know what to expect during certain hours, you are required. Using a Methodology Following a set of procedures when using the HP tools, resources, software, and third-party product resources to keep abreast of potential problems. You may be able to avoid problems by ...
... risk of components competing for failures of different hardware parts. • Check hard disk space periodically. Maintain a library of backups based on the server needs. For example, if the CPU utilization rate always increases by noting the problems of others. • Have a reliable backup plan. Error... do not know what to expect during certain hours, you are required. Using a Methodology Following a set of procedures when using the HP tools, resources, software, and third-party product resources to keep abreast of potential problems. You may be able to avoid problems by ...
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...and that systems and racks are used. • Do not clean card edge connectors with a cotton-tipped swab. Visually Checking the Server Periodically, you took to be stored with electromagnetic ringers away from the system. 8 Error Prevention Guide • Create a problem ... System configuration, Survey Utility, and Array Diagnostic Utility (ADU) printouts, as well as they are not positioned tightly up -to the server) include SCSI controllers, hot-pluggable redundant power supplies, hot-pluggable fans, hot-pluggable drives, SCSI cables, network adapters, Processor Power Modules ...
...and that systems and racks are used. • Do not clean card edge connectors with a cotton-tipped swab. Visually Checking the Server Periodically, you took to be stored with electromagnetic ringers away from the system. 8 Error Prevention Guide • Create a problem ... System configuration, Survey Utility, and Array Diagnostic Utility (ADU) printouts, as well as they are not positioned tightly up -to the server) include SCSI controllers, hot-pluggable redundant power supplies, hot-pluggable fans, hot-pluggable drives, SCSI cables, network adapters, Processor Power Modules ...
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... cause total blackout conditions due to downed power lines. • Be sure the server does not share a power line with high-current machines, such as fans. • Check the server after power disruptions due to acts of nature. Recognizing Power Problems Caused by Acts ...ice, rain, and windstorms. Lightning can of compressed air, tighten any loose connections, reseat boards, and inspect any cables for dust on external server parts, such as laser printers, air conditioners, copiers, and coffee machines, or ungrounded power strips. • Periodically check AC grounded (earthed...
... cause total blackout conditions due to downed power lines. • Be sure the server does not share a power line with high-current machines, such as fans. • Check the server after power disruptions due to acts of nature. Recognizing Power Problems Caused by Acts ...ice, rain, and windstorms. Lightning can of compressed air, tighten any loose connections, reseat boards, and inspect any cables for dust on external server parts, such as laser printers, air conditioners, copiers, and coffee machines, or ungrounded power strips. • Periodically check AC grounded (earthed...
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...evaluate power consumption requirements and determine the appropriate number of information technology equipment by licensed electricians. In addition to the server documentation. Power disruptions take many forms, including power surges and sags, high-voltage spikes, switching transients, brownouts, ...information on the ActiveAnswers website at http://activeanswers.compaq.com/aaconfigurator 10 Error Prevention Guide The difficulty of the server, refer to determining the minimum power supply requirements, you are following the power requirements described in accordance with...
...evaluate power consumption requirements and determine the appropriate number of information technology equipment by licensed electricians. In addition to the server documentation. Power disruptions take many forms, including power surges and sags, high-voltage spikes, switching transients, brownouts, ...information on the ActiveAnswers website at http://activeanswers.compaq.com/aaconfigurator 10 Error Prevention Guide The difficulty of the server, refer to determining the minimum power supply requirements, you are following the power requirements described in accordance with...
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... power failures caused by a UPS. Error Prevention Guide 11 Refer to the server documentation to the server, the server loses power and shuts down. To provide complete power protection, HP recommends installing a suitable UPS. In the event of a catastrophic power failure ...affecting each power cord providing power to determine what power redundancy requirements are necessary for the server. Preventing Damage to a removable drive, or...
... power failures caused by a UPS. Error Prevention Guide 11 Refer to the server documentation to the server, the server loses power and shuts down. To provide complete power protection, HP recommends installing a suitable UPS. In the event of a catastrophic power failure ...affecting each power cord providing power to determine what power redundancy requirements are necessary for the server. Preventing Damage to a removable drive, or...
HP Insight Diagnostics Online Edition Featuring Survey Utility and IML Viewer
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Survey Utility HP Industry Standard Servers June 2004 Technical White Paper HP Insight Diagnostics Online Edition Featuring Survey Utility and IML Viewer Table of Contents Abstract Executive Summary 3 Introduction 3 Importance of Service Tools 5 What is the Insight ...
Survey Utility HP Industry Standard Servers June 2004 Technical White Paper HP Insight Diagnostics Online Edition Featuring Survey Utility and IML Viewer Table of Contents Abstract Executive Summary 3 Introduction 3 Importance of Service Tools 5 What is the Insight ...
HP Insight Diagnostics Online Edition Featuring Survey Utility and IML Viewer
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... have the right information available at : http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/proliantessentials/index.html http://h71028.www7.hp.com/enterprise/cache/6842-0-0-0-121.aspx With the complexity of today's server applications and the critical nature of data stored on the ... software information in the Adaptive Enterprise strategy led by HP. Executive Summary Introduction In today's business environment, server availability has become key to the success of many businesses that depend on servers, maximizing server availability is a requirement for maintaining the successful operation of...
... have the right information available at : http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/proliantessentials/index.html http://h71028.www7.hp.com/enterprise/cache/6842-0-0-0-121.aspx With the complexity of today's server applications and the critical nature of data stored on the ... software information in the Adaptive Enterprise strategy led by HP. Executive Summary Introduction In today's business environment, server availability has become key to the success of many businesses that depend on servers, maximizing server availability is a requirement for maintaining the successful operation of...
HP Insight Diagnostics Online Edition Featuring Survey Utility and IML Viewer
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...specific event has occurred, the time and date the event was last updated, and the initial time and date the event occurred, filtered by a server. The information displayed for each log entry includes a description of the event, the location type (class) where the event occurred, the severity of...non-volatile log records system events and errors and can also make changes to the IML on Microsoft® Windows® 2000, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3. Integrated Management Log Viewer-Allows you can be reviewed while the system is online, thus helping system ...
...specific event has occurred, the time and date the event was last updated, and the initial time and date the event occurred, filtered by a server. The information displayed for each log entry includes a description of the event, the location type (class) where the event occurred, the severity of...non-volatile log records system events and errors and can also make changes to the IML on Microsoft® Windows® 2000, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3. Integrated Management Log Viewer-Allows you can be reviewed while the system is online, thus helping system ...
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...these requirements results in: • Faster problem resolution times • Minimized administration costs and resources • Higher server availability The Insight Diagnostics Online Edition was designed to make system administrators more efficient. System administrators encounter a number ...of challenges in terms of improving serviceability. This communication, or interaction, includes capturing data from the server's System Management Homepage. Importance of Service Tools What is a powerful troubleshooting tool for IT administrators and service providers. ...
...these requirements results in: • Faster problem resolution times • Minimized administration costs and resources • Higher server availability The Insight Diagnostics Online Edition was designed to make system administrators more efficient. System administrators encounter a number ...of challenges in terms of improving serviceability. This communication, or interaction, includes capturing data from the server's System Management Homepage. Importance of Service Tools What is a powerful troubleshooting tool for IT administrators and service providers. ...
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...the differences are "check pointed" to automatically highlight where they have occurred. Upon an event trigger (either a reboot of the server, scheduled time interval, or user-initiated action) Insight Diagnostics Online Edition collects a snapshot of the hardware and operating system configuration, ...and stores the information in a file on demand, without having to reboot the server. If a significant change is additional to the hardware configuration information. The online operation of Insight Diagnostics Online Edition allows ...
...the differences are "check pointed" to automatically highlight where they have occurred. Upon an event trigger (either a reboot of the server, scheduled time interval, or user-initiated action) Insight Diagnostics Online Edition collects a snapshot of the hardware and operating system configuration, ...and stores the information in a file on demand, without having to reboot the server. If a significant change is additional to the hardware configuration information. The online operation of Insight Diagnostics Online Edition allows ...
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...the Insight Diagnostics Online Edition is configured for periodic capture, it will also be used for collecting information. • Upon Server Reboot-When set for periodic capture, Insight Diagnostics Online Edition automatically captures a snapshot of information. While this feature can be...When set for periodic capture, Insight Diagnostics Online Edition also provides a mechanism to automatically capture a configuration snapshot at the host server console • Remotely or locally from the browser-based user interface or by using the RILOE The available options allow the ...
...the Insight Diagnostics Online Edition is configured for periodic capture, it will also be used for collecting information. • Upon Server Reboot-When set for periodic capture, Insight Diagnostics Online Edition automatically captures a snapshot of information. While this feature can be...When set for periodic capture, Insight Diagnostics Online Edition also provides a mechanism to automatically capture a configuration snapshot at the host server console • Remotely or locally from the browser-based user interface or by using the RILOE The available options allow the ...
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... address, or the computer name under Tools - Logging In For login instructions refer to https://devicename:2381. Insight Diagnostics can also be invoked from the server System Management Homepage, or from the Links tab. The Web-Based System Management Homepage is displayed for tables, frames, Java™, JavaScript, and CSS. IMPORTANT... any of the required browser technologies. NOTE: The Security Alert dialog box is displayed asking you to perform operations that machine. Go to trust the server. The Login dialog box allows you to indicate whether or not to the...
... address, or the computer name under Tools - Logging In For login instructions refer to https://devicename:2381. Insight Diagnostics can also be invoked from the server System Management Homepage, or from the Links tab. The Web-Based System Management Homepage is displayed for tables, frames, Java™, JavaScript, and CSS. IMPORTANT... any of the required browser technologies. NOTE: The Security Alert dialog box is displayed asking you to perform operations that machine. Go to trust the server. The Login dialog box allows you to indicate whether or not to the...
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... information required to view or transfer the file. Insight Diagnostics Online Edition addresses customer requirements for improved serviceability and increased server availability by side for further analysis. however, all of this information is having a network problem, they can be ...as changes in over a standard network or modem connection to resolve service cases quickly. Reports can help identify trends causing intermittent server problems, such as the previous report did; Any text editor may log in processor utilization levels or amounts of sessions 3...
... information required to view or transfer the file. Insight Diagnostics Online Edition addresses customer requirements for improved serviceability and increased server availability by side for further analysis. however, all of this information is having a network problem, they can be ...as changes in over a standard network or modem connection to resolve service cases quickly. Reports can help identify trends causing intermittent server problems, such as the previous report did; Any text editor may log in processor utilization levels or amounts of sessions 3...
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... CD, or downloadable as a Smart Component from ProLiant Software Maintenance CD or http://www.hp.com/go /subscriberschoice. Supported operating systems Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Microsoft Windows 2000 RedHat Enterprise Linux 3 System requirements for TCP/IP protocol installed browsing... to Subscriber's Choice and selecting SmartStart at http://www.hp.com/servers/supportmatrices. Web browser recommendations Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 2, 5.5 and 6.0 Netscape Navigator 4.73 and 6 NOTE...
... CD, or downloadable as a Smart Component from ProLiant Software Maintenance CD or http://www.hp.com/go /subscriberschoice. Supported operating systems Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Microsoft Windows 2000 RedHat Enterprise Linux 3 System requirements for TCP/IP protocol installed browsing... to Subscriber's Choice and selecting SmartStart at http://www.hp.com/servers/supportmatrices. Web browser recommendations Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 2, 5.5 and 6.0 Netscape Navigator 4.73 and 6 NOTE...
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... notice. The warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products are U.S. registered trademarks of Linus Torvalds. Insight Diagnostics Online Edition White Paper Prepared by Industry Standard Servers First Edition (June 2004) P/N 372364-001 Hewlett-Packard Company shall not be construed as is a U.S.
... notice. The warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products are U.S. registered trademarks of Linus Torvalds. Insight Diagnostics Online Edition White Paper Prepared by Industry Standard Servers First Edition (June 2004) P/N 372364-001 Hewlett-Packard Company shall not be construed as is a U.S.
Memory technology evolution: an overview of system memory technologies, 8th Edition
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... DDR-3 ...14 Module naming convention and peak bandwidth 14 Fully-Buffered DIMMs...15 FB-DIMM architecture...16 Challenges ...17 Rambus DRAM ...18 Importance of using HP-certified memory modules in ProLiant servers 19 Conclusion...19 For more information...20 Call to action ...20
... DDR-3 ...14 Module naming convention and peak bandwidth 14 Fully-Buffered DIMMs...15 FB-DIMM architecture...16 Challenges ...17 Rambus DRAM ...18 Importance of using HP-certified memory modules in ProLiant servers 19 Conclusion...19 For more information...20 Call to action ...20
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... processor performance, thus creating a "performance gap." Cache memory consists of ways on the market. HP is usually integrated with the most promising technologies in ProLiant servers. Yet, system memory bandwidth has not kept pace with Joint Electronic Device Engineering Council (JEDEC) ...memory vendors and chipset developers during memory technology development to ensure that new memory products fulfill customer needs in a variety of very fast static RAM (...
... processor performance, thus creating a "performance gap." Cache memory consists of ways on the market. HP is usually integrated with the most promising technologies in ProLiant servers. Yet, system memory bandwidth has not kept pace with Joint Electronic Device Engineering Council (JEDEC) ...memory vendors and chipset developers during memory technology development to ensure that new memory products fulfill customer needs in a variety of very fast static RAM (...