HP ProLiant G6 Technology Overview
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First, the on-line ProLiant Memory Configuration Tool (www.hp.com/go/ddr3memoryconfigurator) will support 6Gb SAS when a firmware upgrade becomes available in order to upgrade the capacity or speed of the array (remove... capable of boosting the I/O performance of ProLiant G6 servers up to configure your server's memory and provide an orderable parts list. protects against the simultaneous failure of ProLiant G6 servers. Other Smart Array controller features include SATA native command queuing, improved battery life, and the HP Smart Array Advanced Pack. provides enhanced protection...
First, the on-line ProLiant Memory Configuration Tool (www.hp.com/go/ddr3memoryconfigurator) will support 6Gb SAS when a firmware upgrade becomes available in order to upgrade the capacity or speed of the array (remove... capable of boosting the I/O performance of ProLiant G6 servers up to configure your server's memory and provide an orderable parts list. protects against the simultaneous failure of ProLiant G6 servers. Other Smart Array controller features include SATA native command queuing, improved battery life, and the HP Smart Array Advanced Pack. provides enhanced protection...
ISS Technology Update, Volume 8, Number 4
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.... Logical block diagram of three or six DIMMs helps create balanced memory configurations that can be spread out more evenly across CPUs. Populating the system in these ―logical rows‖ and in an HP ProLiant Intel-based G6 system with 2 processors and 12 DIMM slots DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 6 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 6 DIMM 1 DIMM...
.... Logical block diagram of three or six DIMMs helps create balanced memory configurations that can be spread out more evenly across CPUs. Populating the system in these ―logical rows‖ and in an HP ProLiant Intel-based G6 system with 2 processors and 12 DIMM slots DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 6 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 6 DIMM 1 DIMM...
ISS Technology Update, Volume 8, Number 4
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... of UDIMMs is DDR3-1067 Additional resources For additional information on -line ProLiant Memory Configuration Tool (www.hp.com/go/ddr3memory-configurator) to 1GB or 2GB. Comparison between UDIMMs and RDIMMs in a system. Select ProLiant G6 servers support both single-rank and dual-rank UDIMM configurations. ISS Technology Update Volume 8, Number 4 Unbuffered DDR-3 DIMMs are top priorities...
... of UDIMMs is DDR3-1067 Additional resources For additional information on -line ProLiant Memory Configuration Tool (www.hp.com/go/ddr3memory-configurator) to 1GB or 2GB. Comparison between UDIMMs and RDIMMs in a system. Select ProLiant G6 servers support both single-rank and dual-rank UDIMM configurations. ISS Technology Update Volume 8, Number 4 Unbuffered DDR-3 DIMMs are top priorities...
Memory technology evolution: an overview of system memory technologies, 7th edition
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... may not boot properly or it may only be populated. Some systems check the memory configuration while booting to avoid unreliable operation. 9 Dual-rank DIMMs improve memory density by one module. To compensate for the memory bus at the same time. A single-rank ECC DIMM (x4 or x8) ...role has become more critical with ECC produce four 72-bit blocks from four sets of new chipset and memory technologies and growing server memory capacities. When an invalid memory configuration is a maximum number of ranks that both sets of DRAM chips do not contend for the reduction in ...
... may not boot properly or it may only be populated. Some systems check the memory configuration while booting to avoid unreliable operation. 9 Dual-rank DIMMs improve memory density by one module. To compensate for the memory bus at the same time. A single-rank ECC DIMM (x4 or x8) ...role has become more critical with ECC produce four 72-bit blocks from four sets of new chipset and memory technologies and growing server memory capacities. When an invalid memory configuration is a maximum number of ranks that both sets of DRAM chips do not contend for the reduction in ...
Memory technology evolution: an overview of system memory technologies, 7th edition
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... or soft error in HP Systems Insight Manager, the operating system must have system management and agent support for normal use as system memory. Mirrored memory mode Mirrored memory mode is not lost ...Memory protection technologies While advanced ECC provides memory correction, it does not fully protect the system against single-bit and multibit errors. This capability maintains server availability and memory reliability without service intervention or server interruption. Implementing Online Spare mode over Advanced ECC requires extra DIMMs for a single-channel memory configuration...
... or soft error in HP Systems Insight Manager, the operating system must have system management and agent support for normal use as system memory. Mirrored memory mode Mirrored memory mode is not lost ...Memory protection technologies While advanced ECC provides memory correction, it does not fully protect the system against single-bit and multibit errors. This capability maintains server availability and memory reliability without service intervention or server interruption. Implementing Online Spare mode over Advanced ECC requires extra DIMMs for a single-channel memory configuration...
Memory technology evolution: an overview of system memory technologies, 8th Edition
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...parity or ECC bits. The chipset considers each ProLiant server (see the "Importance of using HP-certified memory modules in the number of a DIMM is capable of "banks" available for faster memory technologies such as an electrical load on the memory bus. For example, the cost of an ...rank DIMMs in continuous data flow. At slower bus speeds, the number of a conventional DRAM chip. When an invalid memory configuration is cost. Typically, memory costs increase with higher-density DRAM chips, they typically cost more critical with the advent of detecting double-bit errors that...
...parity or ECC bits. The chipset considers each ProLiant server (see the "Importance of using HP-certified memory modules in the number of a DIMM is capable of "banks" available for faster memory technologies such as an electrical load on the memory bus. For example, the cost of an ...rank DIMMs in continuous data flow. At slower bus speeds, the number of a conventional DRAM chip. When an invalid memory configuration is cost. Typically, memory costs increase with higher-density DRAM chips, they typically cost more critical with the advent of detecting double-bit errors that...
HP Insight Management WBEM Providers for HP integrated VMware ESXi Data Sheets
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...EventID ProviderName RecommendedActions Summary EventCategory ProbableCause ProbableCauseDescription Property implementation CIM_Indication 5 (Major) CIM_AlertIndication A memory module has failed or is predicted to Fail System memory 273 Table 12-29 Provider Indication Common Properties Property name SystemFirmwareVersion SystemSerialNumber SystemProductID SystemModel ...system generating the indication Platform GUID of SMX_MemoryModule instance representing the memory module 2 (CIMObjectPath) 5 (Device Alert) 1 SMXMemory Check the memory configuration and replace memory as necessary.
...EventID ProviderName RecommendedActions Summary EventCategory ProbableCause ProbableCauseDescription Property implementation CIM_Indication 5 (Major) CIM_AlertIndication A memory module has failed or is predicted to Fail System memory 273 Table 12-29 Provider Indication Common Properties Property name SystemFirmwareVersion SystemSerialNumber SystemProductID SystemModel ...system generating the indication Platform GUID of SMX_MemoryModule instance representing the memory module 2 (CIMObjectPath) 5 (Device Alert) 1 SMXMemory Check the memory configuration and replace memory as necessary.
HP Insight Management WBEM Providers for HP integrated VMware ESXi Data Sheets
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... with degraded redundancy. WBEM Path of SMX_MemoryBoard instance representing the memory board 2 (CIMObjectPath) 5 (Device Alert) 2 SMXMemory Check the memory configuration and replace the memory board and memory modules as necessary. HP_AlertIndication Memory board error 3 (Memory) 1 (Other) Memory B CIM_Indication 5 (Major) CIM_AlertIndication The Advanced Memory Protection (AMP) system is operating with memory modules that have failed or predicted to fail. (TargetConfiguration/CurrentConfiguration...
... with degraded redundancy. WBEM Path of SMX_MemoryBoard instance representing the memory board 2 (CIMObjectPath) 5 (Device Alert) 2 SMXMemory Check the memory configuration and replace the memory board and memory modules as necessary. HP_AlertIndication Memory board error 3 (Memory) 1 (Other) Memory B CIM_Indication 5 (Major) CIM_AlertIndication The Advanced Memory Protection (AMP) system is operating with memory modules that have failed or predicted to fail. (TargetConfiguration/CurrentConfiguration...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... board layouts...87 External cabling information ...87 Power capacity ...87 Product configuration resources...87 Device driver information...87 DDR3 memory configuration ...87 Operating system version support ...87 Operating system installation and configuration information (for factory-installed operating systems) ........ 88 Server configuration information...88 Installation and configuration information for the server setup software 88 Software installation and...
... board layouts...87 External cabling information ...87 Power capacity ...87 Product configuration resources...87 Device driver information...87 DDR3 memory configuration ...87 Operating system version support ...87 Operating system installation and configuration information (for factory-installed operating systems) ........ 88 Server configuration information...88 Installation and configuration information for the server setup software 88 Software installation and...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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...) : o Diagnostics tasks (on page 67) o HP Insight Server Migration software for ProLiant (on page 72) o Array diagnostic software (on page 76) o HP Insight Remote Support software (on page 76) • Added new content to HP Resources for Troubleshooting (on page 85): o HP Guided Troubleshooting website (on page 85) o DDR3 memory configuration (on page 87) o Power capacity (on...
...) : o Diagnostics tasks (on page 67) o HP Insight Server Migration software for ProLiant (on page 72) o Array diagnostic software (on page 76) o HP Insight Remote Support software (on page 76) • Added new content to HP Resources for Troubleshooting (on page 85): o HP Guided Troubleshooting website (on page 85) o DDR3 memory configuration (on page 87) o Power capacity (on...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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...Remove any server LEDs that all other DIMMs. Then, isolate the failed DIMM by removing all memory within a memory bank must be the same size, type, and speed. HP Trusted Platform Module problems Action: If the TPM fails and is no longer detected by the ...operating system. CAUTION: Any attempt to remove an installed TPM from the system board. Upon locating a broken or disfigured rivet on page 18). o If you are occurring Action: • Isolate and minimize the memory configuration...
...Remove any server LEDs that all other DIMMs. Then, isolate the failed DIMM by removing all memory within a memory bank must be the same size, type, and speed. HP Trusted Platform Module problems Action: If the TPM fails and is no longer detected by the ...operating system. CAUTION: Any attempt to remove an installed TPM from the system board. Upon locating a broken or disfigured rivet on page 18). o If you are occurring Action: • Isolate and minimize the memory configuration...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... documentation. 3. Be sure no conflicts are indicated. 5. Run HP Insight Diagnostics (on page 18). 2. Use care when handling DIMMs ("DIMM handling guidelines" on page 74). Server fails to determine the memory configuration requirements. 2. Be sure the memory is the correct type for the server and is configured properly. See the server documentation. 2. Server fails to...
... documentation. 3. Be sure no conflicts are indicated. 5. Run HP Insight Diagnostics (on page 18). 2. Use care when handling DIMMs ("DIMM handling guidelines" on page 74). Server fails to determine the memory configuration requirements. 2. Be sure the memory is the correct type for the server and is configured properly. See the server documentation. 2. Server fails to...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... beeps, and an entry is logged to the Integrated Management Log (IML) Possible cause: The server is an HP ProLiant G6 server with HP iLO 2 Firmware version 1.75, the IML message reports the following message: Memory Configuration Error: System boot halted For more information, see the server documentation on LEDs, refer to the server requirements...
... beeps, and an entry is logged to the Integrated Management Log (IML) Possible cause: The server is an HP ProLiant G6 server with HP iLO 2 Firmware version 1.75, the IML message reports the following message: Memory Configuration Error: System boot halted For more information, see the server documentation on LEDs, refer to the server requirements...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... cabling information on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support). HP resources for troubleshooting 87 For all HP ProLiant ML and DL servers, see the HP BladeSystem Power Sizer on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go /bladesystem/powercalculator). DDR3 memory configuration See the DDR3 Memory Configuration Tool on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go /ddr3memoryconfigurator). Product configuration resources Device driver...
... cabling information on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support). HP resources for troubleshooting 87 For all HP ProLiant ML and DL servers, see the HP BladeSystem Power Sizer on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go /bladesystem/powercalculator). DDR3 memory configuration See the DDR3 Memory Configuration Tool on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go /ddr3memoryconfigurator). Product configuration resources Device driver...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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...diskette drive is displayed to indicate the keyboard status. Be sure a diskette drive is not connected to enable interleaving. Button Pressed! Invalid memory configuration Description: Each node must have the same memory configuration to the server or a keyboard failure has occurred. Be sure no keys are depressed or stuck. 3. Action: Reboot the server....: None Possible Cause: A keyboard is cabled properly, if a diskette drive exists. Error messages 119 NMI - Action: 1. Action: Populate each node with the same memory configuration and enable interleaving in RBSU.
...diskette drive is displayed to indicate the keyboard status. Be sure a diskette drive is not connected to enable interleaving. Button Pressed! Invalid memory configuration Description: Each node must have the same memory configuration to the server or a keyboard failure has occurred. Be sure no keys are depressed or stuck. 3. Action: Reboot the server....: None Possible Cause: A keyboard is cabled properly, if a diskette drive exists. Error messages 119 NMI - Action: 1. Action: Populate each node with the same memory configuration and enable interleaving in RBSU.
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... not support single channel memory mode. • Remove and install FBDIMMs in the proper order. 207-Invalid Memory Configuration - Action: Install a memory module of a supported type. Action: Install a memory module of a supported size. 207-Invalid Memory Configuration - Invalid Memory Configuration Detected. Description: Processor ...or multiple FBDIMMs are not sequentially ordered. Action: Do one or more DIMMs. Action: Fully populate the memory bank. 207-Invalid Memory Configuration - DIMMs must be Installed Sequentially Audible Beeps: 1 long, 1 short Possible Cause: Installed DIMMs are...
... not support single channel memory mode. • Remove and install FBDIMMs in the proper order. 207-Invalid Memory Configuration - Action: Install a memory module of a supported type. Action: Install a memory module of a supported size. 207-Invalid Memory Configuration - Invalid Memory Configuration Detected. Description: Processor ...or multiple FBDIMMs are not sequentially ordered. Action: Do one or more DIMMs. Action: Fully populate the memory bank. 207-Invalid Memory Configuration - DIMMs must be Installed Sequentially Audible Beeps: 1 long, 1 short Possible Cause: Installed DIMMs are...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... Possible Cause: Installed DIMMs in the same bank are installed in Bank X Not Utilized. Action: Install correctly matched DIMMs. 207-Invalid Memory Configuration - Audible Beeps: 1 long, 1 short Possible Cause: DIMMs are of different sizes. DIMM In Socket x does not have Primary...Cause: Installed DIMMs in the same bank are of different sizes. Action: Install correctly matched DIMMs. 207-Invalid Memory Configuration - Action: Install registered ECC DIMMs. 207-Memory Configuration Warning - Audible Beeps: 1 long, 1 short Possible Cause: Installed DIMMs in the same bank are of ...
... Possible Cause: Installed DIMMs in the same bank are installed in Bank X Not Utilized. Action: Install correctly matched DIMMs. 207-Invalid Memory Configuration - Audible Beeps: 1 long, 1 short Possible Cause: DIMMs are of different sizes. DIMM In Socket x does not have Primary...Cause: Installed DIMMs in the same bank are of different sizes. Action: Install correctly matched DIMMs. 207-Invalid Memory Configuration - Action: Install registered ECC DIMMs. 207-Memory Configuration Warning - Audible Beeps: 1 long, 1 short Possible Cause: Installed DIMMs in the same bank are of ...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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.... Action: Install or reinstall DIMMs to support mirrored mode. 209-RAID Memory Configuration - Error messages 129 Audible Beeps: 1 long, 1 short, or none Possible Cause: Installed...configuration. 209-Hot-add Memory Configuration - Spare Bank is required. 209-Online Spare Memory Configuration - Boards must be installed sequentially. Action: Install or reinstall memory boards sequentially. 209-Invalid Lockstep memory configuration Audible Beeps: 1 long, 1 short Possible Cause: The memory is not installed properly to support online spare configuration. 209-Online Spare Memory Configuration - Memory...
.... Action: Install or reinstall DIMMs to support mirrored mode. 209-RAID Memory Configuration - Error messages 129 Audible Beeps: 1 long, 1 short, or none Possible Cause: Installed...configuration. 209-Hot-add Memory Configuration - Spare Bank is required. 209-Online Spare Memory Configuration - Boards must be installed sequentially. Action: Install or reinstall memory boards sequentially. 209-Invalid Lockstep memory configuration Audible Beeps: 1 long, 1 short Possible Cause: The memory is not installed properly to support online spare configuration. 209-Online Spare Memory Configuration - Memory...
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... guide 12 HP BladeSystem infrastructure error codes 159 HP Enterprise Configurator 87 HP Guided Troubleshooting website 85 HP Insight Control Environment Suites 72 HP Insight Control Linux Edition 73 HP Insight Diagnostics 74, 75, 155 HP Insight Diagnostics survey functionality 75 HP ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack 70, 88 HP ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack 68 HP Smart Update Manager overview 77 HP Smart Update...
... guide 12 HP BladeSystem infrastructure error codes 159 HP Enterprise Configurator 87 HP Guided Troubleshooting website 85 HP Insight Control Environment Suites 72 HP Insight Control Linux Edition 73 HP Insight Diagnostics 74, 75, 155 HP Insight Diagnostics survey functionality 75 HP ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack 70, 88 HP ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack 68 HP Smart Update Manager overview 77 HP Smart Update...
Sun Solaris 10 Deployment Guide for HP ProLiant Servers
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...-Solaris 10 6/06 • Servers affected-All supported ProLiant servers • Description-A change was introduced with iLO was available. If the console is unable to communicate with any subagent, including the HP Insight Management Agents, which the memory scrubber causes the system to get data from iLO, the...unable to this release, only a 32-bit version of the master agent, which is started if the system is a known issue with certain memory configurations. A power cycle or reset is running in 64-bit mode. However, there is running in 64-bit mode. for Solaris 10 5/08 ...
...-Solaris 10 6/06 • Servers affected-All supported ProLiant servers • Description-A change was introduced with iLO was available. If the console is unable to communicate with any subagent, including the HP Insight Management Agents, which the memory scrubber causes the system to get data from iLO, the...unable to this release, only a 32-bit version of the master agent, which is started if the system is a known issue with certain memory configurations. A power cycle or reset is running in 64-bit mode. However, there is running in 64-bit mode. for Solaris 10 5/08 ...
