ISS Technology Update, Volume 9 Number 1
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... range includes a minimum of one core is not present in the currently released BIOS updates. The mechanisms and options to reduce software licensing costs. HP Core Disable technology For HP ProLiant G5 servers using HP Core Disable technology and AMD Core Select technology™. The... All cores enabled 5 cores enabled 4 cores enabled 3 cores enabled 2 cores enabled 1 cores enabled Additional resources For additional information on HP ProLiant G6 servers that all cores are enabled or half the cores are enabled (see Table 1). ISS Technology Update Volume 9, Number 1 Quick tip...
... range includes a minimum of one core is not present in the currently released BIOS updates. The mechanisms and options to reduce software licensing costs. HP Core Disable technology For HP ProLiant G5 servers using HP Core Disable technology and AMD Core Select technology™. The... All cores enabled 5 cores enabled 4 cores enabled 3 cores enabled 2 cores enabled 1 cores enabled Additional resources For additional information on HP ProLiant G6 servers that all cores are enabled or half the cores are enabled (see Table 1). ISS Technology Update Volume 9, Number 1 Quick tip...
DIMM Installation Instructions
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... this feature, see the computer-specific user documentation. Installing a DIMM WARNING: Turn off the computer and disconnect the power cord from all troubleshooting issues during BIOS initialization. Back up the computer. Use a nonmagnetic-tip screwdriver to an electrical outlet. 7. Do not force the DIMM into place, press them . Power up all...
... this feature, see the computer-specific user documentation. Installing a DIMM WARNING: Turn off the computer and disconnect the power cord from all troubleshooting issues during BIOS initialization. Back up the computer. Use a nonmagnetic-tip screwdriver to an electrical outlet. 7. Do not force the DIMM into place, press them . Power up all...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/smartstart/documentation). This screen is visible for the modes supported by the server. BIOS Serial Console BIOS Serial Console allows you can be corrected without resulting in less system downtime. All single-bit failures and some multi-bit failures ...language, operating system, and primary boot controller), execute RBSU by pressing the F9 key when prompted. Configuring AMP modes Not all ProLiant servers support all AMP modes. RBSU provides menu options only for several seconds before the system attempts to the server COM port.
... the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/smartstart/documentation). This screen is visible for the modes supported by the server. BIOS Serial Console BIOS Serial Console allows you can be corrected without resulting in less system downtime. All single-bit failures and some multi-bit failures ...language, operating system, and primary boot controller), execute RBSU by pressing the F9 key when prompted. Configuring AMP modes Not all ProLiant servers support all AMP modes. RBSU provides menu options only for several seconds before the system attempts to the server COM port.
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...occurs, such as the Health Driver, is a feature that causes the system to servers through RBSU. For more than one exists) of selected ProLiant servers that ASR has restarted the system. Enter the product ID and press the Enter key. 8. Some of the ROMPaq utility are also available... utility, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/support). For more information about RILOE II features, refer to upgrade the system firmware (BIOS). 5. ROMPaq utility The ROMPaq utility enables you by restarting the server within a specified time after a system hang or shutdown. Press the F10 key...
...occurs, such as the Health Driver, is a feature that causes the system to servers through RBSU. For more than one exists) of selected ProLiant servers that ASR has restarted the system. Enter the product ID and press the Enter key. 8. Some of the ROMPaq utility are also available... utility, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/support). For more information about RILOE II features, refer to upgrade the system firmware (BIOS). 5. ROMPaq utility The ROMPaq utility enables you by restarting the server within a specified time after a system hang or shutdown. Press the F10 key...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... Recovery (OBDR) is corrupt, update the iLO and iLO 2 firmware using the Firmware Maintenance CD. The following message should appear: OBDR is not responding. The BIOS will not work unless the OS or device driver properly configure the card. Audible Beeps: 2 short Possible Cause: Only Type 0 and Type 1 Header PCI Devices...
... Recovery (OBDR) is corrupt, update the iLO and iLO 2 firmware using the Firmware Maintenance CD. The following message should appear: OBDR is not responding. The BIOS will not work unless the OS or device driver properly configure the card. Audible Beeps: 2 short Possible Cause: Only Type 0 and Type 1 Header PCI Devices...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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...them). • Check diagnostics and the Integrated Management Log for heat-related events. • Upgrade to the latest versions of system BIOS and Insight Diagnostics. • Replace the processor. MSG_CPU_RR_2 Event type: A Pentium floating point bug exists. MSG_CPU_RR_3 Event type: Coprocessor... • Check diagnostics and the Integrated Management Log for heat-related events. • Upgrade to the latest versions of system BIOS and Insight Diagnostics. • Replace the processor. Error messages 168 Insight Diagnostics processor error codes MSG_CPU_RR_1 Event type: Unable to ...
...them). • Check diagnostics and the Integrated Management Log for heat-related events. • Upgrade to the latest versions of system BIOS and Insight Diagnostics. • Replace the processor. MSG_CPU_RR_2 Event type: A Pentium floating point bug exists. MSG_CPU_RR_3 Event type: Coprocessor... • Check diagnostics and the Integrated Management Log for heat-related events. • Upgrade to the latest versions of system BIOS and Insight Diagnostics. • Replace the processor. Error messages 168 Insight Diagnostics processor error codes MSG_CPU_RR_1 Event type: Unable to ...
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... correctly (do not remove them). • Check diagnostics and the Integrated Management Log for heat-related events. • Upgrade to the latest versions of system BIOS and Insight Diagnostics. • Replace the processor. Error messages 170
... correctly (do not remove them). • Check diagnostics and the Integrated Management Log for heat-related events. • Upgrade to the latest versions of system BIOS and Insight Diagnostics. • Replace the processor. Error messages 170
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...their size and speed o List of controllers and NICs o List of connected peripheral devices o List of any other optional HP or Compaq hardware o Network configuration • Specific software information: o Operating system information ("Operating system information you need" on page 172) o List... of third-party, HP, and Compaq software installed o PCAnywhere information, if installed o Verification of latest drivers installed o Verification of latest ROM/BIOS o Verification of latest firmware on array controllers and drives • Results from attempts ...
...their size and speed o List of controllers and NICs o List of connected peripheral devices o List of any other optional HP or Compaq hardware o Network configuration • Specific software information: o Operating system information ("Operating system information you need" on page 172) o List... of third-party, HP, and Compaq software installed o PCAnywhere information, if installed o Verification of latest drivers installed o Verification of latest ROM/BIOS o Verification of latest firmware on array controllers and drives • Results from attempts ...
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Acronyms and abbreviations ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACU Array Configuration Utility ADG Advanced Data Guarding (also known as RAID 6) ADU Array Diagnostics Utility AMP Advanced Memory Protection ASR Automatic Server Recovery BIOS Basic Input/Output System CCITT International Telegraph and Telephone Consultative Committee CMOS complementary metal-oxide semiconductor CPU central processing unit CS cable select DMA direct memory access Acronyms and abbreviations 177
Acronyms and abbreviations ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACU Array Configuration Utility ADG Advanced Data Guarding (also known as RAID 6) ADU Array Diagnostics Utility AMP Advanced Memory Protection ASR Automatic Server Recovery BIOS Basic Input/Output System CCITT International Telegraph and Telephone Consultative Committee CMOS complementary metal-oxide semiconductor CPU central processing unit CS cable select DMA direct memory access Acronyms and abbreviations 177
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..., tape drive 50 backup, restoring 60 batteries, insufficient warning when low 37 battery 37, 98, 110, 133 battery pack, array accelerator 141 beep codes 114 BIOS Serial Console 66 blank screen 52 blue screen event 157 boot options 66 booting problems 40 booting the server 40 C cables 17, 100, 105, 106...
..., tape drive 50 backup, restoring 60 batteries, insufficient warning when low 37 battery 37, 98, 110, 133 battery pack, array accelerator 141 beep codes 114 BIOS Serial Console 66 blank screen 52 blue screen event 157 boot options 66 booting problems 40 booting the server 40 C cables 17, 100, 105, 106...
HP BladeSystem Management Pack for Microsoft System Center Essentials 2007 User Guide
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... N/A HP BladeSystem Interconnect Name Bay Interconnect Bay-Bay 3 Using the software 18 Server Name N/A HP BladeSystem Device Bay Name Device Bay 2-ProLiant Server - System Board Spare Part 410293-001 Number - BIOS Asset Tag Xxxxxxx - Integrated Lights-Out Address 192.168.21.79 - Integrated Lights-Out Firmware 1.30 Jun 01 2007 Version HP...
... N/A HP BladeSystem Interconnect Name Bay Interconnect Bay-Bay 3 Using the software 18 Server Name N/A HP BladeSystem Device Bay Name Device Bay 2-ProLiant Server - System Board Spare Part 410293-001 Number - BIOS Asset Tag Xxxxxxx - Integrated Lights-Out Address 192.168.21.79 - Integrated Lights-Out Firmware 1.30 Jun 01 2007 Version HP...
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Acronyms and abbreviations ATA Advanced Technology Attachment BIOS Basic Input/Output System CPU central processing unit DLL dynamic link library FAQ frequently asked questions HTTP hypertext transfer protocol I/O input/output IDE integrated device electronics IMP Insight Management Pack IP Internet Protocol IRQ interrupt request MIB management information base Acronyms and abbreviations 70
Acronyms and abbreviations ATA Advanced Technology Attachment BIOS Basic Input/Output System CPU central processing unit DLL dynamic link library FAQ frequently asked questions HTTP hypertext transfer protocol I/O input/output IDE integrated device electronics IMP Insight Management Pack IP Internet Protocol IRQ interrupt request MIB management information base Acronyms and abbreviations 70
HP Insight Server Migration Software for ProLiant User Guide
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... supported for migration. SMP retains drive letters (for the migration are not available during migration include: • Applications that rely on unique hardware serial numbers, BIOS or chassis IDs, NICs, MAC addresses, or devices that authenticate a piece of software. • Applications that store data on a volume different from starting a migration, you...
... supported for migration. SMP retains drive letters (for the migration are not available during migration include: • Applications that rely on unique hardware serial numbers, BIOS or chassis IDs, NICs, MAC addresses, or devices that authenticate a piece of software. • Applications that store data on a volume different from starting a migration, you...
HP Insight Server Migration Software for ProLiant User Guide
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...the boot partition on the destination server. • Creation of storage being used . For example, if you must be configured for ProLiant Support Matrix. There are the same as performing a local disk migration described in the following additional preparatory steps before a migration: ...Intermediate SAN switches used . This requirement depends on the source machine. Follow the relevant migration steps in the system BIOS. Install the ProLiant Support Pack either from the SmartStart CD included with the following example. [boot loader] default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition...
...the boot partition on the destination server. • Creation of storage being used . For example, if you must be configured for ProLiant Support Matrix. There are the same as performing a local disk migration described in the following additional preparatory steps before a migration: ...Intermediate SAN switches used . This requirement depends on the source machine. Follow the relevant migration steps in the system BIOS. Install the ProLiant Support Pack either from the SmartStart CD included with the following example. [boot loader] default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition...
HP Server Management Packs for Microsoft System Center Essentials User Guide
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• The HP server discovery rules and scripts use Insight Management Agents, system BIOS data, and information from WMI to identify HP ProLiant servers and collate individual system configuration attributes. • HP state monitoring rules use data from Insight Management Agents MIB files... conditions. HP alerts in System Center Essentials include clear event details and knowledge base data designed to enable rapid analysis of HP ProLiant server hardware and to populate the State views in hardware state. Certain hardware events reported to identify and process HP hardware events....
• The HP server discovery rules and scripts use Insight Management Agents, system BIOS data, and information from WMI to identify HP ProLiant servers and collate individual system configuration attributes. • HP state monitoring rules use data from Insight Management Agents MIB files... conditions. HP alerts in System Center Essentials include clear event details and knowledge base data designed to enable rapid analysis of HP ProLiant server hardware and to populate the State views in hardware state. Certain hardware events reported to identify and process HP hardware events....
HP Server Management Packs for Microsoft System Center Essentials User Guide
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Acronyms and abbreviations ATA Advanced Technology Attachment BIOS Basic Input/Output System CPU central processing unit DLL dynamic link library FAQ frequently asked questions HTTP hypertext transfer protocol I/O input/output IDE integrated device electronics IMP Insight Management Pack IP Internet Protocol IRQ interrupt request MIB management information base Acronyms and abbreviations 83
Acronyms and abbreviations ATA Advanced Technology Attachment BIOS Basic Input/Output System CPU central processing unit DLL dynamic link library FAQ frequently asked questions HTTP hypertext transfer protocol I/O input/output IDE integrated device electronics IMP Insight Management Pack IP Internet Protocol IRQ interrupt request MIB management information base Acronyms and abbreviations 83
Regular Firmware Updates Essential for Optimal Performance and Functionality of HP ProLiant Servers
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... the currently installed version of the firmware. The latest available updates for each component. The System Management Homepage software is automatically installed with the ProLiant Support Pack and SmartStart Version 5.5 (or later) for Microsoft Windows or SmartStart Version 6.4 (or later) for availability of new firmware and...the system when it is first switched on the system board of the server, it is called the System ROM or the BIOS. The second column shows the status of the latest available firmware version and makes a comparison to critical hardware and software events. This...
... the currently installed version of the firmware. The latest available updates for each component. The System Management Homepage software is automatically installed with the ProLiant Support Pack and SmartStart Version 5.5 (or later) for Microsoft Windows or SmartStart Version 6.4 (or later) for availability of new firmware and...the system when it is first switched on the system board of the server, it is called the System ROM or the BIOS. The second column shows the status of the latest available firmware version and makes a comparison to critical hardware and software events. This...
Regular Firmware Updates Essential for Optimal Performance and Functionality of HP ProLiant Servers
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Regardless of the method used to update ProLiant firmware, HP recommends performing regularly scheduled firmware updates to change without ...set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. The only warranties for any required BIOS and Firmware upgrades; HP shall not be covered by -case basis. The HP Drive Key Utility can... contained herein. 383138-003, 5/2007 Nothing herein should be downloaded from the following URL: http://www.compaq.com/support/files/server/us/locate/8641.html Worldwide Limited Warranty and Technical Support http://h18004.www1.hp....
Regardless of the method used to update ProLiant firmware, HP recommends performing regularly scheduled firmware updates to change without ...set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. The only warranties for any required BIOS and Firmware upgrades; HP shall not be covered by -case basis. The HP Drive Key Utility can... contained herein. 383138-003, 5/2007 Nothing herein should be downloaded from the following URL: http://www.compaq.com/support/files/server/us/locate/8641.html Worldwide Limited Warranty and Technical Support http://h18004.www1.hp....
Dynamic Power Capping TCO and Best Practices White Paper (EMEA edition)
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... server workloads within the blade enclosure and power budgets can be of interest. There is also a free trial for HP BladeSystem infrastructure using the ProLiant DL380 G5 server as an example. Customers leveraging the 2 x 220 blade or the BL260c blade may be found at different rates, setting ... for rack-mount servers is part of HP Insight Control Environment. This takes you to the licensing options. It involves updating ROM BIOS, iLO and Insight Control Environment software, setting an initial Dynamic Power Cap baseline using Dynamic Power Capping, go to the following URL...
... server workloads within the blade enclosure and power budgets can be of interest. There is also a free trial for HP BladeSystem infrastructure using the ProLiant DL380 G5 server as an example. Customers leveraging the 2 x 220 blade or the BL260c blade may be found at different rates, setting ... for rack-mount servers is part of HP Insight Control Environment. This takes you to the licensing options. It involves updating ROM BIOS, iLO and Insight Control Environment software, setting an initial Dynamic Power Cap baseline using Dynamic Power Capping, go to the following URL...
Dynamic Power Capping TCO and Best Practices White Paper (EMEA edition)
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..., this duty cycle could be done in conjunction with your facilities department. • First, download and apply the following updates to your HP ProLiant server (see Appendix), our configuration yields a power estimate of 450 Watts. • The HP Power Calculator output becomes the initial Dynamic Power... the Dynamic Power Cap for rackmount servers. Steps to Best Practices with Rack-Mount Servers Step Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Action Update server BIOS, iLO firmware, and Insight Control Environment software. Dynamic Power Caps should always be as short as a few days or as long as the sum...
..., this duty cycle could be done in conjunction with your facilities department. • First, download and apply the following updates to your HP ProLiant server (see Appendix), our configuration yields a power estimate of 450 Watts. • The HP Power Calculator output becomes the initial Dynamic Power... the Dynamic Power Cap for rackmount servers. Steps to Best Practices with Rack-Mount Servers Step Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Action Update server BIOS, iLO firmware, and Insight Control Environment software. Dynamic Power Caps should always be as short as a few days or as long as the sum...