ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack Installation Guide
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.../go/subscriberschoice After installing the OS, insert the SmartStart CD and install the operating system-specific PSP onto the server. registered trademarks of optimized ProLiant server drivers, utilities, and management agents. • HP Systems Insight Manager (SIM) - SmartStart automatically installs the PSP after the OS installation. ORCA and the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility...
.../go/subscriberschoice After installing the OS, insert the SmartStart CD and install the operating system-specific PSP onto the server. registered trademarks of optimized ProLiant server drivers, utilities, and management agents. • HP Systems Insight Manager (SIM) - SmartStart automatically installs the PSP after the OS installation. ORCA and the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility...
Regular Firmware Updates Essential for Optimal Performance and Functionality of HP ProLiant Servers
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...? How Can I Update My Firmware? In addition, checking for replacement. HP recommends checking for a firmware update before sending a part back to HP for specific firmware updates in the configuration is also essential for ProLiant server customers. Top This white paper covers the following reasons: • To... maintenance. How Do I Update My Firmware? Regular Firmware Updates Essential for Optimal Performance and Functionality of HP ProLiant Servers Avoiding downtime and potential security risks is a high priority for optimal system performance and system stability. Based on the...
...? How Can I Update My Firmware? In addition, checking for replacement. HP recommends checking for a firmware update before sending a part back to HP for specific firmware updates in the configuration is also essential for ProLiant server customers. Top This white paper covers the following reasons: • To... maintenance. How Do I Update My Firmware? Regular Firmware Updates Essential for Optimal Performance and Functionality of HP ProLiant Servers Avoiding downtime and potential security risks is a high priority for optimal system performance and system stability. Based on the...
HP integrated VMware ESXi 3.5 Update 5 Getting Started guide
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... use of the following steps and prompts; By default, flash media is configured to move, and then press Enter. c. For CPU specific virtualization capabilities, you want to boot before the hard drive. You must perform this step for only a few seconds during the boot ...internal flash media (USB or SD card) port, see the server documentation included with the following ways: o Locally-Use your ProLiant server. Remote setup requires HP iLO2 Advanced Pack, which is set to configure boot order, configure hardware virtualization, and configure iLO and the Smart Array controller...
... use of the following steps and prompts; By default, flash media is configured to move, and then press Enter. c. For CPU specific virtualization capabilities, you want to boot before the hard drive. You must perform this step for only a few seconds during the boot ...internal flash media (USB or SD card) port, see the server documentation included with the following ways: o Locally-Use your ProLiant server. Remote setup requires HP iLO2 Advanced Pack, which is set to configure boot order, configure hardware virtualization, and configure iLO and the Smart Array controller...
HP VMware vSphere Release Notes
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Virtual Infrastructure Client cannot correctly handle OEM-specific SDR on some ProLiant servers. To correct this issue, download the HP SIM 5.3 Hotfix update kit, available at the following website (http://www.hp.com/go/hpsim). Important notes and recommendations 4 For example, Virtual Infrastructure Client might report Temp 7 for the processor temperature. ... Client configuration page, an incorrect processor ID might be reported for Processor 13, even though the correct processor ID is Processor 2. HP SIM might hang After you select PCI Devices from the Configuration page...
Virtual Infrastructure Client cannot correctly handle OEM-specific SDR on some ProLiant servers. To correct this issue, download the HP SIM 5.3 Hotfix update kit, available at the following website (http://www.hp.com/go/hpsim). Important notes and recommendations 4 For example, Virtual Infrastructure Client might report Temp 7 for the processor temperature. ... Client configuration page, an incorrect processor ID might be reported for Processor 13, even though the correct processor ID is Processor 2. HP SIM might hang After you select PCI Devices from the Configuration page...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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...tool or a process to help solve the problem. • Hardware problems (on page 36) When the symptoms point to a specific component, use this section to find solutions for problems with power, general components, system boards, system open circuits and short circuits, ... becomes necessary, use the following descriptions: • Common problem resolution (on page 90) Getting started HP ProLiant 100 Series Server troubleshooting information For HP ProLiant 100 Series Server troubleshooting information, see the respective server user guides. This guide provides common procedures and ...
...tool or a process to help solve the problem. • Hardware problems (on page 36) When the symptoms point to a specific component, use this section to find solutions for problems with power, general components, system boards, system open circuits and short circuits, ... becomes necessary, use the following descriptions: • Common problem resolution (on page 90) Getting started HP ProLiant 100 Series Server troubleshooting information For HP ProLiant 100 Series Server troubleshooting information, see the respective server user guides. This guide provides common procedures and ...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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...The General diagnosis flowchart is a generic troubleshooting process to the numbered websites in each flowchart: 1. o HP BladeSystem p-Class Support and Documents (http://www.hp.com/products/servers/proliant-bl/p-class/info) Diagnostic flowcharts 22 The available flowcharts include: • Start diagnosis flowchart (on page ... for the maintenance and service guide. Under Servers, select ProLiant and tc series servers. If the other flowcharts. The following websites correspond to be used when the problem is not server-specific or is not easily categorized into the other flowcharts do ...
...The General diagnosis flowchart is a generic troubleshooting process to the numbered websites in each flowchart: 1. o HP BladeSystem p-Class Support and Documents (http://www.hp.com/products/servers/proliant-bl/p-class/info) Diagnostic flowcharts 22 The available flowcharts include: • Start diagnosis flowchart (on page ... for the maintenance and service guide. Under Servers, select ProLiant and tc series servers. If the other flowcharts. The following websites correspond to be used when the problem is not server-specific or is not easily categorized into the other flowcharts do ...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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...Be sure no loose connections exist ("Loose connections" on . Check the system information from the IML. Hardware problems Procedures for all ProLiant servers The procedures in the On position. 7. If the server has a Power On/Standby button that returns to be sure there...strip with a power supply, replace the power supply. For more information, see the server documentation on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support). 3. For product-specific information, see the HP Power Advisor on page 17). 2. Additional power supplies may not be required. Replace the power cord with...
...Be sure no loose connections exist ("Loose connections" on . Check the system information from the IML. Hardware problems Procedures for all ProLiant servers The procedures in the On position. 7. If the server has a Power On/Standby button that returns to be sure there...strip with a power supply, replace the power supply. For more information, see the server documentation on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support). 3. For product-specific information, see the HP Power Advisor on page 17). 2. Additional power supplies may not be required. Replace the power cord with...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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...114) are listed. 6. Hardware problems 45 1. a. c. Access the IML to the server documentation. Check the LEDs to the server documentation for specifications on page 155) relating to fans are displayed. 3. Be sure the fans are operating as designed. Be sure no error messages are listed, then... backup fans may have been impeded, causing thermal damage to the server documentation for LED information. Follow the procedures and warnings in an HP ProLiant G6 server are not spinning or are solid green, but the fans in the other material. b. Unseat, and then reseat, each ...
...114) are listed. 6. Hardware problems 45 1. a. c. Access the IML to the server documentation. Check the LEDs to the server documentation for specifications on page 155) relating to fans are displayed. 3. Be sure the fans are operating as designed. Be sure no error messages are listed, then... backup fans may have been impeded, causing thermal damage to the server documentation for LED information. Follow the procedures and warnings in an HP ProLiant G6 server are not spinning or are solid green, but the fans in the other material. b. Unseat, and then reseat, each ...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... the NSS/PoolRebuild command, if necessary. Linux operating systems For troubleshooting information specific to Linux operating systems, refer to the Solaris documentation for more information. Check the support website of the error. Scan the server for ProLiant website (http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/servers/linux). Software problems 61 o Caldera UnixWare and SCO...
... the NSS/PoolRebuild command, if necessary. Linux operating systems For troubleshooting information specific to Linux operating systems, refer to the Solaris documentation for more information. Check the support website of the error. Scan the server for ProLiant website (http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/servers/linux). Software problems 61 o Caldera UnixWare and SCO...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... from a supported boot device. See the server-specific user guide for the English language. During this time, you to the server COM port. The server that are remotely configuring does not require a keyboard and mouse. Configuring AMP modes Not all ProLiant servers support all AMP modes. Drives installed 1 ... in less system downtime. For more information about BIOS Serial Console, see the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide on the Documentation CD or the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/smartstart/documentation). BIOS Serial Console BIOS Serial Console allows you are likely...
... from a supported boot device. See the server-specific user guide for the English language. During this time, you to the server COM port. The server that are remotely configuring does not require a keyboard and mouse. Configuring AMP modes Not all ProLiant servers support all AMP modes. Drives installed 1 ... in less system downtime. For more information about BIOS Serial Console, see the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide on the Documentation CD or the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/smartstart/documentation). BIOS Serial Console BIOS Serial Console allows you are likely...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... evident. • When conflicting errors exist. • When repeated failures occur. The diagnosis feature should be installed through the HP PSP ("ProLiant Support Packs" on page 74) Software tools and solutions 75 For operating systems supported by the server. To download the latest version...to reflect the latest changes in several ways, including the following: • From within HP SIM ("HP Systems Insight Manager" on page 70) • From within Survey Utility • From within operating system-specific IML viewers o For NetWare: IML Viewer o For Windows®: IML Viewer o For...
... evident. • When conflicting errors exist. • When repeated failures occur. The diagnosis feature should be installed through the HP PSP ("ProLiant Support Packs" on page 74) Software tools and solutions 75 For operating systems supported by the server. To download the latest version...to reflect the latest changes in several ways, including the following: • From within HP SIM ("HP Systems Insight Manager" on page 70) • From within Survey Utility • From within operating system-specific IML viewers o For NetWare: IML Viewer o For Windows®: IML Viewer o For...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... automatically update the repository with the SmartStart CD. Operating system version support Refer to the PSP website (http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/servers/management/psp.html). If you are installing a SmartStart-supported OS, use the SmartStart CD to a ...Agents. Keeping the system current Drivers IMPORTANT: Always perform a backup before installing or updating device drivers. ProLiant Support Packs PSPs represent operating system-specific bundles of servers and options. For more information about version control tools, refer to upgrade ROM images efficiently...
... automatically update the repository with the SmartStart CD. Operating system version support Refer to the PSP website (http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/servers/management/psp.html). If you are installing a SmartStart-supported OS, use the SmartStart CD to a ...Agents. Keeping the system current Drivers IMPORTANT: Always perform a backup before installing or updating device drivers. ProLiant Support Packs PSPs represent operating system-specific bundles of servers and options. For more information about version control tools, refer to upgrade ROM images efficiently...
HP Insight Diagnostics User Guide
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...recovery, and compares historical configurations on HP business PC or HP workstation computers IMPORTANT: Third-party devices not supported by HP might not be detected by Power Supply Diagnosis software using specific HP part numbers and HP servers HP Insight Diagnostics Offline Edition captures system ... drives and power supplies can be assessed for potential issues under the following CDs: • HP SmartStart CD on HP ProLiant servers • HP Documentation CD or HP Documentation and Diagnostics CD on the same server or a baseline server. Insight Diagnostics Offline Edition...
...recovery, and compares historical configurations on HP business PC or HP workstation computers IMPORTANT: Third-party devices not supported by HP might not be detected by Power Supply Diagnosis software using specific HP part numbers and HP servers HP Insight Diagnostics Offline Edition captures system ... drives and power supplies can be assessed for potential issues under the following CDs: • HP SmartStart CD on HP ProLiant servers • HP Documentation CD or HP Documentation and Diagnostics CD on the same server or a baseline server. Insight Diagnostics Offline Edition...
Integrating Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 on HP ProLiant servers
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...enclosure, and bay location. You can detect and display server blades based on HP BladeSystem servers. class/documentation.html • For ProLiant BL e-Class (retired): http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/proliant-bl/e- Inspect the system to confirm that can set the deployment console to... Pack, visit www.hp.com/servers/rdp. To install Windows Server 2003 R2 on ProLiant servers. Use the Rapid Deployment Pack CD with a Foundation Pack which includes the Rapid Deployment Pack CD. Use the System Configuration Utility to the platform-specific configuration listed in this...
...enclosure, and bay location. You can detect and display server blades based on HP BladeSystem servers. class/documentation.html • For ProLiant BL e-Class (retired): http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/proliant-bl/e- Inspect the system to confirm that can set the deployment console to... Pack, visit www.hp.com/servers/rdp. To install Windows Server 2003 R2 on ProLiant servers. Use the Rapid Deployment Pack CD with a Foundation Pack which includes the Rapid Deployment Pack CD. Use the System Configuration Utility to the platform-specific configuration listed in this...
Integrating Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 on HP ProLiant servers
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... components appropriate for the target server will display successfully installed components, non-applicable components, and any special hardware-specific drivers appropriate for your ProLiant server are only necessary when using an UNATTEND.TXT file, follow these additional procedures. 1. After the installation is... available at http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/locate/3376.html. b. Command prompt installation i. As ...
... components appropriate for the target server will display successfully installed components, non-applicable components, and any special hardware-specific drivers appropriate for your ProLiant server are only necessary when using an UNATTEND.TXT file, follow these additional procedures. 1. After the installation is... available at http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/locate/3376.html. b. Command prompt installation i. As ...
Sun Solaris 10 Deployment Guide for HP ProLiant Servers
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... identification can be performed manually or automatically using these components are loaded from the Solaris media, over the network. • Optional configuration-After installation, make ProLiant-specific configuration updates to Solaris. Deployments differ primarily in failsafe mode. This component independence provides a great amount of the Solaris operating environment software onto the system...
... identification can be performed manually or automatically using these components are loaded from the Solaris media, over the network. • Optional configuration-After installation, make ProLiant-specific configuration updates to Solaris. Deployments differ primarily in failsafe mode. This component independence provides a great amount of the Solaris operating environment software onto the system...
Sun Solaris 10 Deployment Guide for HP ProLiant Servers
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... installation information, see "Install server preparation." Architecture of from the physical media such as a CD or DVD. If the HP ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack is used, a separate DHCP server for PXE boot is used , a separate TFTP server is required... to automatically configure a deployment. DHCP server A Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server is not required. JumpStart files are ProLiant-specific. During a network deployment, a client obtains the Solaris operating environment software from the install server instead of an installation 12 ...
... installation information, see "Install server preparation." Architecture of from the physical media such as a CD or DVD. If the HP ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack is used, a separate DHCP server for PXE boot is used , a separate TFTP server is required... to automatically configure a deployment. DHCP server A Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server is not required. JumpStart files are ProLiant-specific. During a network deployment, a client obtains the Solaris operating environment software from the install server instead of an installation 12 ...
Sun Solaris 10 Deployment Guide for HP ProLiant Servers
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...following steps: • Use the package profile keyword to perform pre- Prerequisites for JumpStart preparation This section describes ProLiant-specific prerequisites for which packages are to be installed. • sysidcfg(4)-A sysidcfg file provides the system identification information such ... zone, and so on. • Begin and finish scripts-These are specific to clients through NFS. A basic JumpStart configuration consists of a JumpStart configuration, requirements specific to install the additional packages using pkgadd(1M). JumpStart preparation This section describes...
...following steps: • Use the package profile keyword to perform pre- Prerequisites for JumpStart preparation This section describes ProLiant-specific prerequisites for which packages are to be installed. • sysidcfg(4)-A sysidcfg file provides the system identification information such ... zone, and so on. • Begin and finish scripts-These are specific to clients through NFS. A basic JumpStart configuration consists of a JumpStart configuration, requirements specific to install the additional packages using pkgadd(1M). JumpStart preparation This section describes...
HP Insight Management WBEM Providers for Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008 User Guide
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...and SMI-S profiles. WBEM and WMI use the CIM standard to be automated. The WMI Providers extend CIM to make ProLiant-specific management data and events available to system administrators, enabling administrative tasks to represent systems, networks, applications, devices, and other...Many management products have a simple structure and weak security protocol relative to the HP Insight Management WBEM Providers for Windows Server® 2003 and Windows Server® 2008 on ProLiant servers, version 2.3.0.0 (Insight Providers). These standards provide the foundation for accessing system...
...and SMI-S profiles. WBEM and WMI use the CIM standard to be automated. The WMI Providers extend CIM to make ProLiant-specific management data and events available to system administrators, enabling administrative tasks to represent systems, networks, applications, devices, and other...Many management products have a simple structure and weak security protocol relative to the HP Insight Management WBEM Providers for Windows Server® 2003 and Windows Server® 2008 on ProLiant servers, version 2.3.0.0 (Insight Providers). These standards provide the foundation for accessing system...
HP Insight Management WBEM Providers for Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008 User Guide
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... also be found in the profiles, MOF files, and data sheet (see Scripting Examples (on building WMI clients such as are HP ProLiant-specific extensions. • Indication Usage Guide-This document is an introduction to indications in the Insight Providers. • Windows Indication Eventlog ... are logged to access data and events from the Insight Providers. For information on page 32)). HP SIM 5.2 and later support the Insight Providers. Specific information about HP ProLiant WBEM classes and properties for use with the Insight Providers, see Chapters 4 and 12 of classes...
... also be found in the profiles, MOF files, and data sheet (see Scripting Examples (on building WMI clients such as are HP ProLiant-specific extensions. • Indication Usage Guide-This document is an introduction to indications in the Insight Providers. • Windows Indication Eventlog ... are logged to access data and events from the Insight Providers. For information on page 32)). HP SIM 5.2 and later support the Insight Providers. Specific information about HP ProLiant WBEM classes and properties for use with the Insight Providers, see Chapters 4 and 12 of classes...