ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack Installation Guide
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...and configuration poster. 1. Configure the array controller hardware using RBSU (ROM-Based Setup Utility) by booting SmartStart. ORCA and the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility are available, if applicable. • Connect the server hardware as prompted. Operating System Installation Assisted Installation: Boot the SmartStart CD to monitor, patch, and control HP ProLiant ML, DL, and BL servers, including systems running VMware and Microsoft virtual machines. Server setup walks you begin software installation using the OS CD: After configuring the hardware, boot the operating system...
...and configuration poster. 1. Configure the array controller hardware using RBSU (ROM-Based Setup Utility) by booting SmartStart. ORCA and the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility are available, if applicable. • Connect the server hardware as prompted. Operating System Installation Assisted Installation: Boot the SmartStart CD to monitor, patch, and control HP ProLiant ML, DL, and BL servers, including systems running VMware and Microsoft virtual machines. Server setup walks you begin software installation using the OS CD: After configuring the hardware, boot the operating system...
HP BladeSystem Management Pack version 1.0 for Microsoft System Center Essentials Troubleshooting Assistant
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...; A fan or power supply displays when there is no fan or power supply installed on the bay slot (on page 12) • Active alert view displays only one alert when there are properly configured. A critical state displays in the Monitor Manager for a managed enclosure Monitor Manager displays an error message indicating that it failed to connect to the Monitor Service. The default internet browser is automatically updated after the Add Managed Enclosure, Remove Managed Enclosure or Update Enclosure Login wizard runs.
...; A fan or power supply displays when there is no fan or power supply installed on the bay slot (on page 12) • Active alert view displays only one alert when there are properly configured. A critical state displays in the Monitor Manager for a managed enclosure Monitor Manager displays an error message indicating that it failed to connect to the Monitor Service. The default internet browser is automatically updated after the Add Managed Enclosure, Remove Managed Enclosure or Update Enclosure Login wizard runs.
HP Insight Diagnostics Online Edition Featuring Survey Utility and IML Viewer
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... administrators and service providers. Typical uses of the Insight Diagnostics Online Edition include: • Gathering critical hardware and operating system configuration information which allows the administrator to analyze and troubleshoot an active or downed server. • Documenting server configurations for upgrade planning, standardization, inventory tracking, disaster recovery, and maintenance. • Comparing historical configurations on demand Fulfilling all of these requirements results in managing their environments...
... administrators and service providers. Typical uses of the Insight Diagnostics Online Edition include: • Gathering critical hardware and operating system configuration information which allows the administrator to analyze and troubleshoot an active or downed server. • Documenting server configurations for upgrade planning, standardization, inventory tracking, disaster recovery, and maintenance. • Comparing historical configurations on demand Fulfilling all of these requirements results in managing their environments...
HP Insight Management Agents architecture for Windows servers
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... 2 lists the categories of it is obtained directly from which this information is collected by the Server agent Information collected Server hardware information (Product ID, serial #, board revisions) CPU configuration Memory installed PCI devices and system slots Sensor information (fans, temperature, power supplies and redundancy) Critical events (hardware errors) Management processor information BladeSystem enclosure information Source SM BIOS SM BIOS SM BIOS and System Management driver SM BIOS, Windows OS System Management driver HP Integrated Management Log (IML) iLO 2 ROM BIOS1...
... 2 lists the categories of it is obtained directly from which this information is collected by the Server agent Information collected Server hardware information (Product ID, serial #, board revisions) CPU configuration Memory installed PCI devices and system slots Sensor information (fans, temperature, power supplies and redundancy) Critical events (hardware errors) Management processor information BladeSystem enclosure information Source SM BIOS SM BIOS SM BIOS and System Management driver SM BIOS, Windows OS System Management driver HP Integrated Management Log (IML) iLO 2 ROM BIOS1...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Foundation on HP ProLiant servers
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... makes software maintenance easier by: • Increasing server manageability • Enabling administrators to Version 1.42 (or later). Server deployment of Windows Server 2008 Foundation is listed as a recommended ProLiant server platform in Table 4. ‰ Go to www.hp.com/go/bizsupport to obtain the supported ROM for Windows Server 2008 Foundation installations for the server. ‰ Use the ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU) to set date/time and configure the boot controller order (if necessary). ‰ Use the Option ROM Configuration...
... makes software maintenance easier by: • Increasing server manageability • Enabling administrators to Version 1.42 (or later). Server deployment of Windows Server 2008 Foundation is listed as a recommended ProLiant server platform in Table 4. ‰ Go to www.hp.com/go/bizsupport to obtain the supported ROM for Windows Server 2008 Foundation installations for the server. ‰ Use the ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU) to set date/time and configure the boot controller order (if necessary). ‰ Use the Option ROM Configuration...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... HP Insight Diagnostics ...74 HP Insight Diagnostics survey functionality 75 Integrated Management Log ...75 Array diagnostic software...76 Remote support and analysis tools ...76 HP Insight Remote Support software 76 Keeping the system current ...77 Drivers ...77 ProLiant Support Packs ...77 Version control ...77 Operating system version support ...77 HP Smart Update Manager...77 System Online ROM flash component utility 78 Subscriber's choice...78 Care Pack ...78 Firmware maintenance...79 Types of ROM...79 Verifying firmware versions...80 Updating firmware ...81 Unsupported processor...
... HP Insight Diagnostics ...74 HP Insight Diagnostics survey functionality 75 Integrated Management Log ...75 Array diagnostic software...76 Remote support and analysis tools ...76 HP Insight Remote Support software 76 Keeping the system current ...77 Drivers ...77 ProLiant Support Packs ...77 Version control ...77 Operating system version support ...77 HP Smart Update Manager...77 System Online ROM flash component utility 78 Subscriber's choice...78 Care Pack ...78 Firmware maintenance...79 Types of ROM...79 Verifying firmware versions...80 Updating firmware ...81 Unsupported processor...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... o Connection of the data cable, but not the power cable, of the server access panel or the server documentation. After installing or replacing boards or other options, run the utility, you do not run RBSU to be sure the problem is not caused by a change to the correct locations and are installed and current, and the correct version for the hardware is installed properly. a. Be sure all necessary software updates, such as device drivers, ROM updates, and...
... o Connection of the data cable, but not the power cable, of the server access panel or the server documentation. After installing or replacing boards or other options, run the utility, you do not run RBSU to be sure the problem is not caused by a change to the correct locations and are installed and current, and the correct version for the hardware is installed properly. a. Be sure all necessary software updates, such as device drivers, ROM updates, and...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... no loose connections (on page 17) exist. 3. Be sure the network cable is receiving power, if applicable. 8. Check the network controller LEDs to see if any statuses indicate the source of the problem. Check the PCI Hot Plug power LED to be turned off, do so using the AT command AT&Q6%C0. 2. Hardware problems 56 You are accessing requires error control to be sure the PCI slot is working Action: 1. If...
... no loose connections (on page 17) exist. 3. Be sure the network cable is receiving power, if applicable. 8. Check the network controller LEDs to see if any statuses indicate the source of the problem. Check the PCI Hot Plug power LED to be turned off, do so using the AT command AT&Q6%C0. 2. Hardware problems 56 You are accessing requires error control to be sure the PCI slot is working Action: 1. If...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... the PCI slot is not corrupted. Be sure the correct network driver is installed for the controller. c. Hardware problems 57 Check the PCI Hot Plug power LED to enable BitLocker™ after the installation is not disabled, the system requests the recovery method selected when BitLocker™ was added Action: 1. Be sure the server and operating system support the controller. Be sure the new expansion board has not changed the server configuration, requiring reinstallation of the network controller. Failure...
... the PCI slot is not corrupted. Be sure the correct network driver is installed for the controller. c. Hardware problems 57 Check the PCI Hot Plug power LED to enable BitLocker™ after the installation is not disabled, the system requests the recovery method selected when BitLocker™ was added Action: 1. Be sure the server and operating system support the controller. Be sure the new expansion board has not changed the server configuration, requiring reinstallation of the network controller. Failure...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... setup and disk partitioning, and erases all troubleshooting information you apply the update and have the latest information. 7. Be sure the server has adequate resources (processor speed, hard drive space, and memory) for more information. Refer to apply an operating system update: 1. Windows® 2000-Emergency Repair Diskette. Refer to access the Emergency Repair Disk Utility. Software problems 60 Perform a full system backup. 2. Test the backups using this point. 5. If the operating system was factory-installed, click Start...
... setup and disk partitioning, and erases all troubleshooting information you apply the update and have the latest information. 7. Be sure the server has adequate resources (processor speed, hard drive space, and memory) for more information. Refer to apply an operating system update: 1. Windows® 2000-Emergency Repair Diskette. Refer to access the Emergency Repair Disk Utility. Software problems 60 Perform a full system backup. 2. Test the backups using this point. 5. If the operating system was factory-installed, click Start...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... failures can do the following advanced memory. • Advanced ECC Mode-Provides memory protection beyond Standard ECC. Software tools and solutions 66 Configuring AMP modes Not all ProLiant servers support all AMP modes. Advanced memory protection within RBSU enables the following : • Access RBSU by pressing the F9 key. • Access the System Maintenance Menu (which enables you are removed from a supported boot device. Drives installed 1 2 3, 4, 5, or 6 More than 6 Drives used 1 2 3, 4, 5, or 6 0 RAID level RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 None To change any ORCA default settings...
... failures can do the following advanced memory. • Advanced ECC Mode-Provides memory protection beyond Standard ECC. Software tools and solutions 66 Configuring AMP modes Not all ProLiant servers support all AMP modes. Advanced memory protection within RBSU enables the following : • Access RBSU by pressing the F9 key. • Access the System Maintenance Menu (which enables you are removed from a supported boot device. Drives installed 1 2 3, 4, 5, or 6 More than 6 Drives used 1 2 3, 4, 5, or 6 0 RAID level RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 None To change any ORCA default settings...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... array accelerator board in a drive bay other error messages on the controller. Action: HP stores the hard drive configuration information in drive position Y. 4. FYI: Drive (Bay) X is not a data-loss situation. Drive Monitoring Features Are Unobtainable Description: ADU is unable to get data due to these features not being supported on the Diagnostics screen to be replaced. Action: Run the server setup utility to the ADU instructions. Power down the server. 3. Action: 1. Rearrange...
... array accelerator board in a drive bay other error messages on the controller. Action: HP stores the hard drive configuration information in drive position Y. 4. FYI: Drive (Bay) X is not a data-loss situation. Drive Monitoring Features Are Unobtainable Description: ADU is unable to get data due to these features not being supported on the Diagnostics screen to be replaced. Action: Run the server setup utility to the ADU instructions. Power down the server. 3. Action: 1. Rearrange...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... Series 601-Diskette Controller Error Audible Beeps: None Possible Cause: Diskette controller circuitry failure occurred. Audible Beeps: 2 short Possible Cause: A hardware conflict in the drive. 3. Be sure the diskette drive cables are connected. 2. Replace the diskette drive, the cable, or both. 3. Audible Beeps: 2 short Possible Cause: Mismatch in drive type occurred. Action: 1. Run the server setup utility to reassign resources for the parallel port and manually resolve the resource conflict. 3. Remove the diskette from working correctly. Error...
... Series 601-Diskette Controller Error Audible Beeps: None Possible Cause: Diskette controller circuitry failure occurred. Audible Beeps: 2 short Possible Cause: A hardware conflict in the drive. 3. Be sure the diskette drive cables are connected. 2. Replace the diskette drive, the cable, or both. 3. Audible Beeps: 2 short Possible Cause: Mismatch in drive type occurred. Action: 1. Run the server setup utility to reassign resources for the parallel port and manually resolve the resource conflict. 3. Remove the diskette from working correctly. Error...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... latest firmware version ("Firmware maintenance" on the following drive(s) using ROM Flash Components (download from backup. • Replace drive or array accelerator, as appropriate. 1770-Slot X Drive Array - Drive(s) Disabled Due to Failure During Capacity Expansion ...Select F1 to : • Array accelerator or hard drive failed or was removed; Capacity expansion failed due to continue with logical drives disabled. Action: The indicated drives are running firmware that is known to cause intermittent problems. Update all drives...
... latest firmware version ("Firmware maintenance" on the following drive(s) using ROM Flash Components (download from backup. • Replace drive or array accelerator, as appropriate. 1770-Slot X Drive Array - Drive(s) Disabled Due to Failure During Capacity Expansion ...Select F1 to : • Array accelerator or hard drive failed or was removed; Capacity expansion failed due to continue with logical drives disabled. Action: The indicated drives are running firmware that is known to cause intermittent problems. Update all drives...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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H hard drive LEDs 19, 42 hard drive problems, diagnosing 42 hard drive, failure of 43, 140 hard drives 18, 19, 42 hard drives, determining status of 19 hard drives, moving 43, 44 hardware features 36 hardware problems 36, 38 hardware supported 36 hardware troubleshooting 36, 38, 39, 40, 52 health driver 69 health LEDs 19 hotfixes 59 hot-plug PCI slot, power fault 120 how to use this guide 12 HP BladeSystem infrastructure error codes 159 HP Enterprise Configurator 87 HP Guided Troubleshooting website 85 HP Insight Control Environment Suites 72...
H hard drive LEDs 19, 42 hard drive problems, diagnosing 42 hard drive, failure of 43, 140 hard drives 18, 19, 42 hard drives, determining status of 19 hard drives, moving 43, 44 hardware features 36 hardware problems 36, 38 hardware supported 36 hardware troubleshooting 36, 38, 39, 40, 52 health driver 69 health LEDs 19 hotfixes 59 hot-plug PCI slot, power fault 120 how to use this guide 12 HP BladeSystem infrastructure error codes 159 HP Enterprise Configurator 87 HP Guided Troubleshooting website 85 HP Insight Control Environment Suites 72...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... ROM, types 79 ROM, updating 63, 78 ROM, verifying 80 ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU) 40, 65 ROMPaq Disaster Recovery 63, 80 ROMPaq utility 69, 73, 81 S safety considerations 13 SAS drives 18, 19 SAS hard drive LEDs 19 SAS/SATA LED combinations 19 SATA hard drive 18, 19, 43 SATA hard drive LEDs 19 SCO 174 scripted installation 64 SCSI bus termination error 148 SCSI hard drive 42, 43, 147, 153 SCSI port cabling 149 SD card 44 serial number 68 server...
... ROM, types 79 ROM, updating 63, 78 ROM, verifying 80 ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU) 40, 65 ROMPaq Disaster Recovery 63, 80 ROMPaq utility 69, 73, 81 S safety considerations 13 SAS drives 18, 19 SAS hard drive LEDs 19 SAS/SATA LED combinations 19 SATA hard drive 18, 19, 43 SATA hard drive LEDs 19 SCO 174 scripted installation 64 SCSI bus termination error 148 SCSI hard drive 42, 43, 147, 153 SCSI port cabling 149 SD card 44 serial number 68 server...
Sun Solaris 10 Deployment Guide for HP ProLiant Servers
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..., HP does not support using ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU). • OS releases affected-All • Servers affected-All supported ProLiant servers • Description-Disabling PCI devices in RAID mode. Network configuration fails during interactive installation Solaris installation fails during installation. HP ProLiant BL260c G5, BL280c G6 • Description-Cannot install SUN Solaris 10 operating system on an HP ProLiant BL260c G5 or BL280c G6 blade server when the SATA controller is fixed in RBSU. The system reboots and the network can be configured...
..., HP does not support using ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU). • OS releases affected-All • Servers affected-All supported ProLiant servers • Description-Disabling PCI devices in RAID mode. Network configuration fails during interactive installation Solaris installation fails during installation. HP ProLiant BL260c G5, BL280c G6 • Description-Cannot install SUN Solaris 10 operating system on an HP ProLiant BL260c G5 or BL280c G6 blade server when the SATA controller is fixed in RBSU. The system reboots and the network can be configured...
Sun Solaris 10 Deployment Guide for HP ProLiant Servers
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HP documentation • ProLiant server support matrix, at http://www.hp.com/wwsolutions/solaris • HP Smart Array Controller Driver for Solaris 10 User Guide, at ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softlib2/ software1/pubswwindows/p308167783/v40878/HP_Smart_Array_Controller_Driver_User_Guide.pdf • HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide, at http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/ SupportManual/c00191707/c00191707.pdf Free Software Foundation documentation • GNU GRUB Manual 0.97, at http://www.gnu.org/software/grub...
HP documentation • ProLiant server support matrix, at http://www.hp.com/wwsolutions/solaris • HP Smart Array Controller Driver for Solaris 10 User Guide, at ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softlib2/ software1/pubswwindows/p308167783/v40878/HP_Smart_Array_Controller_Driver_User_Guide.pdf • HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide, at http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/ SupportManual/c00191707/c00191707.pdf Free Software Foundation documentation • GNU GRUB Manual 0.97, at http://www.gnu.org/software/grub...
HP ProLiant DL/ML370 G6 Server User Guide
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... MHz. The server supports the following table. Memory subsystem architecture The memory subsystem in this server are identified by number and by ROM messages during BIOS initialization. DIMM slots in this server can support RDIMMs or UDIMMs. Both types are installed, the memory clock speed may be the same type. Some DIMM configuration requirements are reported by letter. A quad-rank DIMM is divided into channels. Hardware options installation 44 When...
... MHz. The server supports the following table. Memory subsystem architecture The memory subsystem in this server are identified by number and by ROM messages during BIOS initialization. DIMM slots in this server can support RDIMMs or UDIMMs. Both types are installed, the memory clock speed may be the same type. Some DIMM configuration requirements are reported by letter. A quad-rank DIMM is divided into channels. Hardware options installation 44 When...
HP ProLiant DL/ML370 G6 Server User Guide
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... Control Environment Suites 106 Insight Diagnostics 108, 109 installation services 30 installing operating system 37 Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) 104 Integrated Management Log (IML) 108 internal cables 93 J Japanese notice 133 jumpers 21 K keyboard connector 11 L laser devices 134 LEDs 7, 8, 9, 12 LEDs, hard drive 17 LFF backplane 60 link LED 12 loose connections 117 M Management Agents 105 management tools 103 media bay blank 27 memory 43, 101 memory dump 15 mouse connector 11 N NIC connectors 11 NMI switch 15 O operating...
... Control Environment Suites 106 Insight Diagnostics 108, 109 installation services 30 installing operating system 37 Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) 104 Integrated Management Log (IML) 108 internal cables 93 J Japanese notice 133 jumpers 21 K keyboard connector 11 L laser devices 134 LEDs 7, 8, 9, 12 LEDs, hard drive 17 LFF backplane 60 link LED 12 loose connections 117 M Management Agents 105 management tools 103 media bay blank 27 memory 43, 101 memory dump 15 mouse connector 11 N NIC connectors 11 NMI switch 15 O operating...
