ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack Installation Guide
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... After installing the OS, insert the SmartStart CD and install the operating system-specific PSP onto the server. Keep Software Up-to install required HP Systems Insight Manager and the ProLiant Essentials management tools. Microsoft and Windows are available by pressing the F9 key when... by booting SmartStart. Nothing herein should be launched by assisting hardware configuration and installation of the OS installation. HP shall not be liable for HP ProLiant server products. provides a consolidated view of all its approach to the quality and security of all of supported...
... After installing the OS, insert the SmartStart CD and install the operating system-specific PSP onto the server. Keep Software Up-to install required HP Systems Insight Manager and the ProLiant Essentials management tools. Microsoft and Windows are available by pressing the F9 key when... by booting SmartStart. Nothing herein should be launched by assisting hardware configuration and installation of the OS installation. HP shall not be liable for HP ProLiant server products. provides a consolidated view of all its approach to the quality and security of all of supported...
10 Gigabit Ethernet technology for industry-standard servers
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... for TCP checksum and segmentation (LSO) offload capability, VLAN tagging, jumbo frames, and Internet Protocol version 6. In addition, HP Virtual Connect is using 10GbE technology and Flex-10 to specific information about ProLiant, BladeSystem, and HP ProCurve 10GbE products. The NC522SFP incorporates advanced server features that are eight lane (x8) PCI Express (PCIe) 10...
... for TCP checksum and segmentation (LSO) offload capability, VLAN tagging, jumbo frames, and Internet Protocol version 6. In addition, HP Virtual Connect is using 10GbE technology and Flex-10 to specific information about ProLiant, BladeSystem, and HP ProCurve 10GbE products. The NC522SFP incorporates advanced server features that are eight lane (x8) PCI Express (PCIe) 10...
Booting HP ProLiant servers from a storage area network
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...Setting up LUN on HP StorageWorks arrays and zoning on the target server. If you are supported for boot from the Server Deployment Toolbox\1 - Provision the SAN storage for the target server to execute the Read ProLiant ML/DL/BL QLogic HBA Configuration [server specific] job from SAN....OSs are using RDP: 1. Instructions Complete the following steps to deploy the OS using Windows Edition 1.00, you start Consult the HP ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack - Deploying the OS by Rapid Deployment Pack overview IMPORTANT: These instructions illustrate how to use Windows Edition 3....
...Setting up LUN on HP StorageWorks arrays and zoning on the target server. If you are supported for boot from the Server Deployment Toolbox\1 - Provision the SAN storage for the target server to execute the Read ProLiant ML/DL/BL QLogic HBA Configuration [server specific] job from SAN....OSs are using RDP: 1. Instructions Complete the following steps to deploy the OS using Windows Edition 1.00, you start Consult the HP ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack - Deploying the OS by Rapid Deployment Pack overview IMPORTANT: These instructions illustrate how to use Windows Edition 3....
Booting HP ProLiant servers from a storage area network
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... and the LUN number that was created. 5. Using the target server's HBA WWID from the Server Deployment Toolbox\1 - Execute the Write ProLiant ML/DL/BL QLogic HBA Configuration [server specific] job from the file created in the boot order. Notice the WWID of jobs from the Server Deployment Toolbox\1 - This job disables... the pl-bfs.ini file. 10.Deploy an OS to add the boot controller WWID and LUN from the provisioned SAN storage. 7. Execute the Deploy ProLiant BL System Configuration (Boot From SAN) job from the Server Deployment Toolbox\2A -
... and the LUN number that was created. 5. Using the target server's HBA WWID from the Server Deployment Toolbox\1 - Execute the Write ProLiant ML/DL/BL QLogic HBA Configuration [server specific] job from the file created in the boot order. Notice the WWID of jobs from the Server Deployment Toolbox\1 - This job disables... the pl-bfs.ini file. 10.Deploy an OS to add the boot controller WWID and LUN from the provisioned SAN storage. 7. Execute the Deploy ProLiant BL System Configuration (Boot From SAN) job from the Server Deployment Toolbox\2A -
Drive technology overview
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SAS-2 controllers were first introduced with HP ProLiant G6 servers in the SAS expanders. This is typically 512 - 2048 ...board or provided as much data to be read from a drive, have also been increasing. The SATA specification was initially released in the desktop and consumer markets. Current SAS disk drives are capable of a maximum ... server applications, such as entry level and external storage. This concept was targeted at http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c00301688/c00301688.pdf Interconnect bandwidths and drive throughput Both SATA and SAS channel ...
SAS-2 controllers were first introduced with HP ProLiant G6 servers in the SAS expanders. This is typically 512 - 2048 ...board or provided as much data to be read from a drive, have also been increasing. The SATA specification was initially released in the desktop and consumer markets. Current SAS disk drives are capable of a maximum ... server applications, such as entry level and external storage. This concept was targeted at http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c00301688/c00301688.pdf Interconnect bandwidths and drive throughput Both SATA and SAS channel ...
HP Insight Diagnostics Online Edition Featuring Survey Utility and IML Viewer
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... 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. Specifications HP Insight Diagnostics Online Edition Specifications Supported platforms ProLiant platforms that are supported by subscribing to a device A supported Web browser Accessibility • Windows or Linux browser • System Management...
... 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. Specifications HP Insight Diagnostics Online Edition Specifications Supported platforms ProLiant platforms that are supported by subscribing to a device A supported Web browser Accessibility • Windows or Linux browser • System Management...
HP Power Capping and Dynamic Power Capping for ProLiant servers technology brief, 1st edition
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...in the data center. Both HP Power Capping and HP Dynamic Power Capping are directly influenced by the increased workload causes the fans to increase steadily. Using the power monitoring and control mechanisms built into ProLiant servers, power capping is specifically designed to allow system administrators...servers are models of servers and density in system hardware and firmware and are ProLiant power management tools designed to execute the same computational workload. HP Power Capping and HP Dynamic Power Capping are therefore not dependent on the operating system or applications....
...in the data center. Both HP Power Capping and HP Dynamic Power Capping are directly influenced by the increased workload causes the fans to increase steadily. Using the power monitoring and control mechanisms built into ProLiant servers, power capping is specifically designed to allow system administrators...servers are models of servers and density in system hardware and firmware and are ProLiant power management tools designed to execute the same computational workload. HP Power Capping and HP Dynamic Power Capping are therefore not dependent on the operating system or applications....
HP Power Capping and Dynamic Power Capping for ProLiant servers technology brief, 1st edition
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...: The server blades I/O peripherals for the server blades within it is a higher level of Dynamic Power Capping designed specifically for the server blades in the group Group Power Capping Individual Servers 1000 watts (Power supply maximum) 400 watts (...(Group maximum) 1115 watts (User set group power cap) 1000 400 320 200 725 watts (Group minimum) For ProLiant ML and DL servers, group power capping apportionment works exactly the same on servers supporting Dynamic Power Capping as a ... sets a power cap for an entire BladeSystem enclosure, not simply for HP BladeSystem enclosures.
...: The server blades I/O peripherals for the server blades within it is a higher level of Dynamic Power Capping designed specifically for the server blades in the group Group Power Capping Individual Servers 1000 watts (Power supply maximum) 400 watts (...(Group maximum) 1115 watts (User set group power cap) 1000 400 320 200 725 watts (Group minimum) For ProLiant ML and DL servers, group power capping apportionment works exactly the same on servers supporting Dynamic Power Capping as a ... sets a power cap for an entire BladeSystem enclosure, not simply for HP BladeSystem enclosures.
HP Power Capping and Dynamic Power Capping for ProLiant servers technology brief, 1st edition
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... more servers to be assured that can use of power. Appropriate use the HP Power Calculator Utility to handle all environmental and load conditions. Choosing effective power...this particular server configuration would reduce the required cooling and electrical provisioning for a ProLiant DL380 G5 server configured with the server power consumption at full power. The results indicate ... the total requirements would be used to select the most effective power caps to achieve specific power savings or capacity planning targets. It is one step further. Using power capping ...
... more servers to be assured that can use of power. Appropriate use the HP Power Calculator Utility to handle all environmental and load conditions. Choosing effective power...this particular server configuration would reduce the required cooling and electrical provisioning for a ProLiant DL380 G5 server configured with the server power consumption at full power. The results indicate ... the total requirements would be used to select the most effective power caps to achieve specific power savings or capacity planning targets. It is one step further. Using power capping ...
HP Power Capping and Dynamic Power Capping for ProLiant servers technology brief, 1st edition
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...impact overall average computing throughput of the HP 2250W power supplies' specification requires delivering 7836 watts to the enclosure, typically by using basic Power Capping Description Power Maximum power consumption for 8 ProLiant DL580 G5 servers (based on HP Power Calculator) 3384 watts Maximum power...6. Using Enclosure Dynamic Power Capping in applications where peak transient performance is not a concern. For example, consider an HP BladeSystem c7000 enclosure fully configured with no performance loss, as long as both enclosures are capped at the average power consumption...
...impact overall average computing throughput of the HP 2250W power supplies' specification requires delivering 7836 watts to the enclosure, typically by using basic Power Capping Description Power Maximum power consumption for 8 ProLiant DL580 G5 servers (based on HP Power Calculator) 3384 watts Maximum power...6. Using Enclosure Dynamic Power Capping in applications where peak transient performance is not a concern. For example, consider an HP BladeSystem c7000 enclosure fully configured with no performance loss, as long as both enclosures are capped at the average power consumption...
HP ProLiant G6 Technology Overview
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...system. Together, these three totals in place until an administrator changes them through the HP iLO Advanced or IPM interfaces. Administrators can bring it monitors each ProLiant G6 server, up to 32 sensors monitor the internal server environment and make realtime adjustments... and/or clock throttling to the previous generation of Dynamic Power Capping designed specifically for HP BladeSystem enclosures. Common Slot Power Supplies Many ProLiant G6 servers have a specified trip time of all ProLiant ML, DL, and BL G6 servers. Thermal Logic technologies include Dynamic Power...
...system. Together, these three totals in place until an administrator changes them through the HP iLO Advanced or IPM interfaces. Administrators can bring it monitors each ProLiant G6 server, up to 32 sensors monitor the internal server environment and make realtime adjustments... and/or clock throttling to the previous generation of Dynamic Power Capping designed specifically for HP BladeSystem enclosures. Common Slot Power Supplies Many ProLiant G6 servers have a specified trip time of all ProLiant ML, DL, and BL G6 servers. Thermal Logic technologies include Dynamic Power...
HP VMware ESXi management environment
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... for customers who already use the integrated remote command line interface (CLI) for storage, network, and host configuration, as well as necessary to support features specific to ProLiant platforms. HP Insight Management WBEM Providers (Insight Providers) are ready to run VMware ESXi right out of their...
... for customers who already use the integrated remote command line interface (CLI) for storage, network, and host configuration, as well as necessary to support features specific to ProLiant platforms. HP Insight Management WBEM Providers (Insight Providers) are ready to run VMware ESXi right out of their...
HP VMware ESXi management environment
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... state, and event notifications through the HP SIM systems page. The Insight Providers extend the CIM data model to provide administrators with information specific to ProLiant platforms. The Insight Providers collect data from the ProLiant base server system and its primary user...CIM providers to the Systems Management Architecture for Server Hardware (SMASH) and Storage Management Initiative Specification (SMI-S) standards. Currently, VI Client can display certain ProLiant server information by retrieving and decoding data using VMware's Virtual Infrastructure Client and Virtual Center ...
... state, and event notifications through the HP SIM systems page. The Insight Providers extend the CIM data model to provide administrators with information specific to ProLiant platforms. The Insight Providers collect data from the ProLiant base server system and its primary user...CIM providers to the Systems Management Architecture for Server Hardware (SMASH) and Storage Management Initiative Specification (SMI-S) standards. Currently, VI Client can display certain ProLiant server information by retrieving and decoding data using VMware's Virtual Infrastructure Client and Virtual Center ...
HP VMware ESXi management environment
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...to access servers remotely does not increase server vulnerability to viruses or other components such as message authentication and encryption. The HP Insight Management WBEM Providers (Insight Providers) are based on the SMASH and SMI-S standards, and further extend them to...a lightweight, mature, and non-proprietary standard. It is a management standard in widespread use discrete islands of information that is specific to ProLiant platforms. Web-based Enterprise Management WBEM is the foundation for communicating between management consoles and the managed devices. VMware ESXi for a...
...to access servers remotely does not increase server vulnerability to viruses or other components such as message authentication and encryption. The HP Insight Management WBEM Providers (Insight Providers) are based on the SMASH and SMI-S standards, and further extend them to...a lightweight, mature, and non-proprietary standard. It is a management standard in widespread use discrete islands of information that is specific to ProLiant platforms. Web-based Enterprise Management WBEM is the foundation for communicating between management consoles and the managed devices. VMware ESXi for a...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on HP ProLiant servers
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... event tracking model based on the next generation TCP/IP stack in a Windows Server 2008 installation. HP has updated the following deliverables in support of WHEA: • System ROMs for specific ProLiant server platforms planned for WHEA support (see Table 2) • iLO firmware (version 1.42 or later...) • iLO 2 Management Controller Driver for Windows (ETW) Not all HP servers that require fast and reliable authentication but...
... event tracking model based on the next generation TCP/IP stack in a Windows Server 2008 installation. HP has updated the following deliverables in support of WHEA: • System ROMs for specific ProLiant server platforms planned for WHEA support (see Table 2) • iLO firmware (version 1.42 or later...) • iLO 2 Management Controller Driver for Windows (ETW) Not all HP servers that require fast and reliable authentication but...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Foundation on HP ProLiant servers
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Supported components for ProLiant servers HP recommends using SmartStart 8.25 or later. HP ProLiant Support Pack The HP ProLiant Support Pack (PSP) includes operating system-specific bundles of Connectivity Knowledge) website at http://www.hp.com/storage/spock. PSP makes software maintenance easier by: • Increasing server manageability • Enabling administrators to Version 1.42 (or later). The HP ProLiant Support Pack...
Supported components for ProLiant servers HP recommends using SmartStart 8.25 or later. HP ProLiant Support Pack The HP ProLiant Support Pack (PSP) includes operating system-specific bundles of Connectivity Knowledge) website at http://www.hp.com/storage/spock. PSP makes software maintenance easier by: • Increasing server manageability • Enabling administrators to Version 1.42 (or later). The HP ProLiant Support Pack...
ISS Technology Update Index
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...specific title, press CTRL-F, type in the ISS Technology Update newsletter. ISS Technology Update Index of Articles This alphabetical Index lists the titles of the HP Smart Array BBWC upgrade 4 module battery pack Volume 8, Number 2 February 2009 F Frequently asked questions about HP...software updates 7 Volume 7, Number 5 Volume 7, Number 5 May 2008 May 2008 Deploying VMware ESXi on HP ProLiant BL400 Series 5 Server Blades Disabling processor cores in Intel®-based HP ProLiant G6 2 servers Volume 8, Number 7 Volume 8, Number 5 November 2009 August 2009 E Effective data ...
...specific title, press CTRL-F, type in the ISS Technology Update newsletter. ISS Technology Update Index of Articles This alphabetical Index lists the titles of the HP Smart Array BBWC upgrade 4 module battery pack Volume 8, Number 2 February 2009 F Frequently asked questions about HP...software updates 7 Volume 7, Number 5 Volume 7, Number 5 May 2008 May 2008 Deploying VMware ESXi on HP ProLiant BL400 Series 5 Server Blades Disabling processor cores in Intel®-based HP ProLiant G6 2 servers Volume 8, Number 7 Volume 8, Number 5 November 2009 August 2009 E Effective data ...
Sun Solaris 10 Deployment Guide for HP ProLiant Servers
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... discuss how various types of the installation, which can also be loaded from the Solaris media, over the network. • Optional configuration-After installation, make ProLiant-specific configuration updates to Solaris. Architecture of an installation This chapter describes the components, processes, and general architecture of an installation 10 GRUB can be used...
... discuss how various types of the installation, which can also be loaded from the Solaris media, over the network. • Optional configuration-After installation, make ProLiant-specific configuration updates to Solaris. Architecture of an installation This chapter describes the components, processes, and general architecture of an installation 10 GRUB can be used...
Sun Solaris 10 Deployment Guide for HP ProLiant Servers
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... network-based or other systems on a networked system that are ProLiant-specific. If deployments are booted through an NFS share. The JumpStart files included profiles and sysidcfg(4) files. Deploying ProLiant servers While you can also provide boot information. Information in the...overview of directories and files on the network through NFS. For basic interactive installation information, see "Deployment tasks." If the HP ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack is used, a separate DHCP server for use during network deployments. For information about setting up ...
... network-based or other systems on a networked system that are ProLiant-specific. If deployments are booted through an NFS share. The JumpStart files included profiles and sysidcfg(4) files. Deploying ProLiant servers While you can also provide boot information. Information in the...overview of directories and files on the network through NFS. For basic interactive installation information, see "Deployment tasks." If the HP ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack is used, a separate DHCP server for use during network deployments. For information about setting up ...
Sun Solaris 10 Deployment Guide for HP ProLiant Servers
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...provisions must be in the same directory, and are typically made for these provisions, perform either of a JumpStart configuration, requirements specific to ProLiant, and a complete configuration example. For a complete example, see Solaris 10 11/06 Installation Guide: Custom JumpStart and Advanced Installations...to install the additional packages using pkgadd(1M). Prerequisites for JumpStart preparation This section describes ProLiant-specific prerequisites for selecting a JumpStart profile based on various user-selectable criteria such as platform architecture, system model, and so ...
...provisions must be in the same directory, and are typically made for these provisions, perform either of a JumpStart configuration, requirements specific to ProLiant, and a complete configuration example. For a complete example, see Solaris 10 11/06 Installation Guide: Custom JumpStart and Advanced Installations...to install the additional packages using pkgadd(1M). Prerequisites for JumpStart preparation This section describes ProLiant-specific prerequisites for selecting a JumpStart profile based on various user-selectable criteria such as platform architecture, system model, and so ...