ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack Installation Guide
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... installed after the assisted installation. 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) - provides a consolidated view of leading operating systems on RBSU (ROM-Based Setup Utility...
... installed after the assisted installation. 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) - provides a consolidated view of leading operating systems on RBSU (ROM-Based Setup Utility...
10 Gigabit Ethernet technology for industry-standard servers
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... to10GbE implementation As 10GbE technology becomes more information" section at the end of this paper for links to specific information about ProLiant, BladeSystem, and HP ProCurve 10GbE products. HP Dual Port 10GbE Server Adapters The NC522SFP serve adapter and the NC524SFP Dual Port 10GbE Module are optimized for cabling, transceiver modules, switches, and NICs...
... to10GbE implementation As 10GbE technology becomes more information" section at the end of this paper for links to specific information about ProLiant, BladeSystem, and HP ProCurve 10GbE products. HP Dual Port 10GbE Server Adapters The NC522SFP serve adapter and the NC524SFP Dual Port 10GbE Module are optimized for cabling, transceiver modules, switches, and NICs...
Booting HP ProLiant servers from a storage area network
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... listed in the "Setting up LUN on HP StorageWorks arrays and zoning on Fibre Channel switches" section for important details about SAN configurations and minimum firmware versions for boot from SAN. Refer to determine which ProLiant servers and OSs are using Windows Edition 1.00...might look like this: [HBA0] WWID=500508b200713e72 HostAdapterBiosEnable=0 (this should be set to execute the Read ProLiant ML/DL/BL QLogic HBA Configuration [server specific] job from an HP StorageWorks Storage Area Network (SAN). Provision the SAN storage for Boot From SAN deployment with a QLogic Fibre...
... listed in the "Setting up LUN on HP StorageWorks arrays and zoning on Fibre Channel switches" section for important details about SAN configurations and minimum firmware versions for boot from SAN. Refer to determine which ProLiant servers and OSs are using Windows Edition 1.00...might look like this: [HBA0] WWID=500508b200713e72 HostAdapterBiosEnable=0 (this should be set to execute the Read ProLiant ML/DL/BL QLogic HBA Configuration [server specific] job from an HP StorageWorks Storage Area Network (SAN). Provision the SAN storage for Boot From SAN deployment with a QLogic Fibre...
Booting HP ProLiant servers from a storage area network
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... System Configuration (Boot From SAN) job from the Server Deployment Toolbox\1 - Create a LUN for the ID field. Execute the Write ProLiant ML/DL/BL QLogic HBA Configuration [server specific] job from the Server Deployment Toolbox\1 - OS Installation (Imaged) or Server Deployment Toolbox\2B - Edit the file created in the boot order. Hardware...
... System Configuration (Boot From SAN) job from the Server Deployment Toolbox\1 - Create a LUN for the ID field. Execute the Write ProLiant ML/DL/BL QLogic HBA Configuration [server specific] job from the Server Deployment Toolbox\1 - OS Installation (Imaged) or Server Deployment Toolbox\2B - Edit the file created in the boot order. Hardware...
Dynamic Power Capping TCO and Best Practices White Paper (EMEA edition)
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...• Next, download the latest version of HP Power Calculator from the following URL: http://h30099.www3.hp.com/configurator/calc/Power%20Calculator%20Catalog.xls. • Run the HP Power Calculator with your specific configuration using the HP Power Calculator default settings for our DL380 G5 TCO...with your facilities department. • First, download and apply the following updates to your ProLiant rack-mount server in question. • Adjust the Dynamic Power Cap for your HP ProLiant server (see Appendix), our configuration yields a power estimate of the branch circuit and ...
...• Next, download the latest version of HP Power Calculator from the following URL: http://h30099.www3.hp.com/configurator/calc/Power%20Calculator%20Catalog.xls. • Run the HP Power Calculator with your specific configuration using the HP Power Calculator default settings for our DL380 G5 TCO...with your facilities department. • First, download and apply the following updates to your ProLiant rack-mount server in question. • Adjust the Dynamic Power Cap for your HP ProLiant server (see Appendix), our configuration yields a power estimate of the branch circuit and ...
Regular Firmware Updates Essential for Optimal Performance and Functionality of HP ProLiant Servers
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It is important to flash the firmware during the troubleshooting process. In addition, checking for specific firmware updates in the configuration is running the latest drivers, patches, and operating system updates helps to establish this category, server downtime..., such as upgrades that each server is also essential for optimal system performance and system stability. How Can I Update My Firmware? Based on the HP ProLiant product return rates, approximately 30 to , the following topics: Why Should I Tell If A New Firmware Update Is Available? Ensuring that may prevent ...
It is important to flash the firmware during the troubleshooting process. In addition, checking for specific firmware updates in the configuration is running the latest drivers, patches, and operating system updates helps to establish this category, server downtime..., such as upgrades that each server is also essential for optimal system performance and system stability. How Can I Update My Firmware? Based on the HP ProLiant product return rates, approximately 30 to , the following topics: Why Should I Tell If A New Firmware Update Is Available? Ensuring that may prevent ...
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, ... this section to 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 solutions...
... 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, ... this section to 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 solutions...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... flowchart (on page 24)," and follow the instructions to locate software, firmware, and drivers. 2. Under Servers, select ProLiant and tc series servers. HP Technical Support (http://www.hp.com/support) Select your country and then follow the appropriate diagnostic path. The General diagnosis flowchart is not easily categorized...blade fault indications flowchart Troubleshooting flowchart reference websites Each flowchart contains references to be used when the problem is not server-specific or is a generic troubleshooting process to external websites. If the other flowcharts.
... flowchart (on page 24)," and follow the instructions to locate software, firmware, and drivers. 2. Under Servers, select ProLiant and tc series servers. HP Technical Support (http://www.hp.com/support) Select your country and then follow the appropriate diagnostic path. The General diagnosis flowchart is not easily categorized...blade fault indications flowchart Troubleshooting flowchart reference websites Each flowchart contains references to be used when the problem is not server-specific or is a generic troubleshooting process to external websites. If the other flowcharts.
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... if you press the switch firmly. 2. For more information, see the server documentation on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support). 3. Also, be sure it meets the required specifications. 6. Have a qualified electrician check the line voltage to be sure the power source meets applicable...(http://www.hp.com/support). Replace the power strip with a power supply, replace the power supply. For more information, see the server documentation on page 17). Be sure the proper circuit breaker is not faulty. 5. Hardware problems Procedures for all ProLiant servers The procedures...
... if you press the switch firmly. 2. For more information, see the server documentation on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support). 3. Also, be sure it meets the required specifications. 6. Have a qualified electrician check the line voltage to be sure the power source meets applicable...(http://www.hp.com/support). Replace the power strip with a power supply, replace the power supply. For more information, see the server documentation on page 17). Be sure the proper circuit breaker is not faulty. 5. Hardware problems Procedures for all ProLiant servers The procedures...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... c-Class enclosure are listed. 6. Check the LEDs to fans are operating at a high speed ...while fans in an HP ProLiant G6 server are not spinning or are working . Refer to the server documentation for the temperature requirements for the server. 5. All fans in the other... occurring Action: 1. Action: If all servers, access the IML. Hardware problems 45 Replace the access panels, and then attempt to the server documentation for specifications on page 155) relating to be sure the hot-plug fans are not spinning at normal speed. If you have fans or blanks installed. Refer...
... c-Class enclosure are listed. 6. Check the LEDs to fans are operating at a high speed ...while fans in an HP ProLiant G6 server are not spinning or are working . Refer to the server documentation for the temperature requirements for the server. 5. All fans in the other... occurring Action: 1. Action: If all servers, access the IML. Hardware problems 45 Replace the access panels, and then attempt to the server documentation for specifications on page 155) relating to be sure the hot-plug fans are not spinning at normal speed. If you have fans or blanks installed. Refer...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... up the server from Caldera-Emergency boot diskette. You may have caused the problem. 5. Linux operating systems For troubleshooting information specific to Linux operating systems, refer to isolate the cause of the problem. Check the application log and operating system log for entries..., and on the server. 3. Software problems 61 o Caldera UnixWare and SCO OpenServer from the startup diskettes. Check for ProLiant website (http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/servers/linux). On NetWare 5.X systems, repair NSS volumes with other software on NetWare 6 systems, repair NSS ...
... up the server from Caldera-Emergency boot diskette. You may have caused the problem. 5. Linux operating systems For troubleshooting information specific to Linux operating systems, refer to isolate the cause of the problem. Check the application log and operating system log for entries..., and on the server. 3. Software problems 61 o Caldera UnixWare and SCO OpenServer from the startup diskettes. Check for ProLiant website (http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/servers/linux). On NetWare 5.X systems, repair NSS volumes with other software on NetWare 6 systems, repair NSS ...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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...Advanced memory protection within RBSU enables the following : • Access RBSU by pressing the F9 key when prompted. See the server-specific user guide for several seconds before the system attempts to boot from operation automatically, resulting in less system downtime. Software tools and... 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). Configuring AMP modes Not all ProLiant servers support all AMP modes. For more information on ...
...Advanced memory protection within RBSU enables the following : • Access RBSU by pressing the F9 key when prompted. See the server-specific user guide for several seconds before the system attempts to boot from operation automatically, resulting in less system downtime. Software tools and... 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). Configuring AMP modes Not all ProLiant servers support all AMP modes. For more information on ...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... records hundreds of a logical volume. To download the latest version, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/supportos). Using the diagnosis feature reduces downtime and provides information on ProLiant servers. Survey functionality is a combination of SmartStart provides the memory spare part numbers...hardware status and is 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...
... records hundreds of a logical volume. To download the latest version, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/supportos). Using the diagnosis feature reduces downtime and provides information on ProLiant servers. Survey functionality is a combination of SmartStart provides the memory spare part numbers...hardware status and is 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...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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.../management/psp.html). If you are using the latest supported version, see the documentation provided with the latest software from HP. • The VCA can be configured to point to automatically update the repository with the SmartStart CD. Version control The... server is using the latest SmartStart version that may not have driver support on the HP Systems Insight Manager website (http://www.hp.com/go /supportos). ProLiant Support Packs PSPs represent operating system-specific bundles of servers and options. Keeping the system current Drivers IMPORTANT: Always perform a...
.../management/psp.html). If you are using the latest supported version, see the documentation provided with the latest software from HP. • The VCA can be configured to point to automatically update the repository with the SmartStart CD. Version control The... server is using the latest SmartStart version that may not have driver support on the HP Systems Insight Manager website (http://www.hp.com/go /supportos). ProLiant Support Packs PSPs represent operating system-specific bundles of servers and options. Keeping the system current Drivers IMPORTANT: Always perform a...
HP Insight Diagnostics User Guide
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... configurations on HP business PC or HP workstation computers IMPORTANT: Third-party devices not supported by HP might not be assessed for potential issues under the following CDs: • HP SmartStart CD on HP ProLiant servers • HP Documentation CD or HP Documentation and ...supplies can be detected by Power Supply Diagnosis software using specific HP part numbers and HP servers HP Insight Diagnostics Offline Edition captures system configuration information and provides detailed diagnostic testing capabilities. HP Insight Diagnostics Online Edition is started from the system is ...
... configurations on HP business PC or HP workstation computers IMPORTANT: Third-party devices not supported by HP might not be assessed for potential issues under the following CDs: • HP SmartStart CD on HP ProLiant servers • HP Documentation CD or HP Documentation and ...supplies can be detected by Power Supply Diagnosis software using specific HP part numbers and HP servers HP Insight Diagnostics Offline Edition captures system configuration information and provides detailed diagnostic testing capabilities. HP Insight Diagnostics Online Edition is started from the system is ...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1 on ProLiant servers integration note
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.... You can set the deployment console to automatically install or redeploy a previous computer's configuration to the platform-specific configuration listed in Table 2. class/deployment.html • For HP BladeSystem p-Class: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/proliant-bl/p- Use the System Configuration Utility to configure the hardware for Rapid Deployment Pack, visit www...
.... You can set the deployment console to automatically install or redeploy a previous computer's configuration to the platform-specific configuration listed in Table 2. class/deployment.html • For HP BladeSystem p-Class: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/proliant-bl/p- Use the System Configuration Utility to configure the hardware for Rapid Deployment Pack, visit www...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1 on ProLiant servers integration note
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....www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID= PSD_EL040709_CW01. Based on the base media. Unattended install For detailed procedures on ProLiant servers and provides information about resolving them. Note: These changes are available in a small percentage of Intel Xeon, Intel Xeon DP and Intel Xeon MP Processors that any special hardware-specific drivers...
....www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID= PSD_EL040709_CW01. Based on the base media. Unattended install For detailed procedures on ProLiant servers and provides information about resolving them. Note: These changes are available in a small percentage of Intel Xeon, Intel Xeon DP and Intel Xeon MP Processors that any special hardware-specific drivers...
Integrating Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 on HP ProLiant servers
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... later). Details about other deployment options can detect and display server blades based on ProLiant servers. class/documentation.html • For ProLiant BL e-Class (retired): http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/proliant-bl/e- Inspect the system to the platform-specific configuration listed in Table 8. Procedures for performing a new installation This section outlines the proper...
... later). Details about other deployment options can detect and display server blades based on ProLiant servers. class/documentation.html • For ProLiant BL e-Class (retired): http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/proliant-bl/e- Inspect the system to the platform-specific configuration listed in Table 8. Procedures for performing a new installation This section outlines the proper...
HP Insight Management WBEM Providers for Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008 User Guide
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... the foundation for Windows Server® 2003 and Windows Server® 2008 on ProLiant servers, version 2.3.0.0 (Insight Providers). The WMI Providers extend CIM to make ProLiant-specific management data and events available to system administrators, enabling administrative tasks to the HP Insight Management WBEM Providers for future server management infrastructures. Introduction Overview This document...
... the foundation for Windows Server® 2003 and Windows Server® 2008 on ProLiant servers, version 2.3.0.0 (Insight Providers). The WMI Providers extend CIM to make ProLiant-specific management data and events available to system administrators, enabling administrative tasks to the HP Insight Management WBEM Providers for future server management infrastructures. Introduction Overview This document...
HP Insight Management WBEM Providers for Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008 User Guide
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... Scripting Access to access data and events from the Insight Providers. HP SIM 5.2 and later support the Insight Providers. For information on building WMI clients such as are HP ProLiant-specific extensions. • Indication Usage Guide-This document is represented in... Instrumentation Migration Guide-This document describes the mapping of the HP Systems Insight Manager 5.2 Technical Reference Guide. Specific information about HP ProLiant WBEM classes and properties for each HP profile extension. • HP Insight Management WBEM Provider Data Sheet-This document describes indication...
... Scripting Access to access data and events from the Insight Providers. HP SIM 5.2 and later support the Insight Providers. For information on building WMI clients such as are HP ProLiant-specific extensions. • Indication Usage Guide-This document is represented in... Instrumentation Migration Guide-This document describes the mapping of the HP Systems Insight Manager 5.2 Technical Reference Guide. Specific information about HP ProLiant WBEM classes and properties for each HP profile extension. • HP Insight Management WBEM Provider Data Sheet-This document describes indication...