ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack Installation Guide
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... available by pressing the F9 key when the system first boots. ORCA and the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility are available, if applicable. • Connect the server hardware as constituting an additional warranty. RBSU and ACU (Array Configuration Utility) can also be liable for HP ProLiant server products. Use the Management CD autorun to the Foundation Pack The...
... available by pressing the F9 key when the system first boots. ORCA and the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility are available, if applicable. • Connect the server hardware as constituting an additional warranty. RBSU and ACU (Array Configuration Utility) can also be liable for HP ProLiant server products. Use the Management CD autorun to the Foundation Pack The...
HP Insight Management Agents architecture for Windows servers
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...developed by other applications running on the managed server from the SMH web server of HP Diagnostics and the HP Array Configuration Utility, as well as applications such as the Secure Task Execution and Configure Agent Settings services. These include a web server and its various web applications, ...as well as the HP Version Control Agent. The SMH web server also provides the execution ...
...developed by other applications running on the managed server from the SMH web server of HP Diagnostics and the HP Array Configuration Utility, as well as applications such as the Secure Task Execution and Configure Agent Settings services. These include a web server and its various web applications, ...as well as the HP Version Control Agent. The SMH web server also provides the execution ...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on HP ProLiant servers
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...ProLiant Gigabit Ethernet NIC in Table 5. Go to www.hp.com/go/bizsupport to obtain the supported ROM for Windows Server 2008 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 Array Configuration Utility... to Version 1.29 (or later). NOTE A license key may be sure that the server has a DVD drive (either native to begin the installation. 18 Windows Server 2008 installation for 32-bit and 64-bit editions on ProLiant servers Server ...
...ProLiant Gigabit Ethernet NIC in Table 5. Go to www.hp.com/go/bizsupport to obtain the supported ROM for Windows Server 2008 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 Array Configuration Utility... to Version 1.29 (or later). NOTE A license key may be sure that the server has a DVD drive (either native to begin the installation. 18 Windows Server 2008 installation for 32-bit and 64-bit editions on ProLiant servers Server ...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on HP ProLiant servers
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...Controller, upgrading from the \windows\system32\drivers directory (and any other locations) or removing any effect. Known issues on ProLiant servers (Windows Server 2008 32-bit and x64 editions) Issue Details Issue 1 The write cache and advanced performance drive...cache characteristics. Workaround Since write cache on an HP Smart Array controller, these polices in Table 2. Table A-1. Description This issue affects certain storage applications, including storage agents, SAS/SATA event services, and Array Configuration Utility (ACU). Description If write caching and advanced ...
...Controller, upgrading from the \windows\system32\drivers directory (and any other locations) or removing any effect. Known issues on ProLiant servers (Windows Server 2008 32-bit and x64 editions) Issue Details Issue 1 The write cache and advanced performance drive...cache characteristics. Workaround Since write cache on an HP Smart Array controller, these polices in Table 2. Table A-1. Description This issue affects certain storage applications, including storage agents, SAS/SATA event services, and Array Configuration Utility (ACU). Description If write caching and advanced ...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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...drive problems ...41 Drive problems (hard drives and solid state drives 42 SD card problems...44 USB drive key problems ...44 Fan problems ...44 HP Trusted Platform Module problems 46 Memory problems ...46 PPM problems ...48 Processor problems...48 Tape drive problems ...49 Graphics and video adapter problems 51 ... during ROM flash...63 Target system is not supported...63 System requests recovery method during a firmware update 63 Software tools and solutions...64 Configuration tools ...64 SmartStart software...64 HP ROM-Based Setup Utility...65 Array Configuration Utility ...67 Contents 4
...drive problems ...41 Drive problems (hard drives and solid state drives 42 SD card problems...44 USB drive key problems ...44 Fan problems ...44 HP Trusted Platform Module problems 46 Memory problems ...46 PPM problems ...48 Processor problems...48 Tape drive problems ...49 Graphics and video adapter problems 51 ... during ROM flash...63 Target system is not supported...63 System requests recovery method during a firmware update 63 Software tools and solutions...64 Configuration tools ...64 SmartStart software...64 HP ROM-Based Setup Utility...65 Array Configuration Utility ...67 Contents 4
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... an online spare If the drive is being selected by an array configuration utility • Drive Identification has been selected in HP SIM • The drive firmware is connected to hard disk drive failure or subsystem communication failure. The drive is being accessed, but it is... a replacement drive that is not being accessed or being rebuilt yet • The drive is configured as part of an array being updated...
... an online spare If the drive is being selected by an array configuration utility • Drive Identification has been selected in HP SIM • The drive firmware is connected to hard disk drive failure or subsystem communication failure. The drive is being accessed, but it is... a replacement drive that is not being accessed or being rebuilt yet • The drive is configured as part of an array being updated...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... ("HP ROM-Based Setup Utility" on page 36) exist. 2. Remove the hard drive and be sure they indicate normal function. c. d. Hardware problems 43 Be sure no power problems (on page 65) to be sure the configuration jumpers...hp.com). 2. Be sure the correct drive controller drivers are recognized Action: 1. To determine the proper configuration, see hard drive LED combinations (on page 74) and replace failed components as indicated. 7. For a non-hot-plug hard drive, be sure the hard drive is working by replacing it with another bay. Run ACU ("Array Configuration Utility...
... ("HP ROM-Based Setup Utility" on page 36) exist. 2. Remove the hard drive and be sure they indicate normal function. c. d. Hardware problems 43 Be sure no power problems (on page 65) to be sure the configuration jumpers...hp.com). 2. Be sure the correct drive controller drivers are recognized Action: 1. To determine the proper configuration, see hard drive LED combinations (on page 74) and replace failed components as indicated. 7. For a non-hot-plug hard drive, be sure the hard drive is working by replacing it with another bay. Run ACU ("Array Configuration Utility...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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..., the SmartStart Autorun Menu provides access to a complete list of ProLiant system software. • Enabling access to the Array Configuration Utility (on page 67), Array Diagnostic Utility, and Erase Utility (on page 70) SmartStart is included in the HP ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack. The toolkit includes a modular set of utilities and important documentation that delivers an unattended automated installation for...
..., the SmartStart Autorun Menu provides access to a complete list of ProLiant system software. • Enabling access to the Array Configuration Utility (on page 67), Array Diagnostic Utility, and Erase Utility (on page 70) SmartStart is included in the HP ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack. The toolkit includes a modular set of utilities and important documentation that delivers an unattended automated installation for...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... For optimum performance, the minimum display settings are 800 × 600 resolution and 256 colors. Array Configuration Utility ACU is on • Displays on the Documentation CD or the HP website (http://www.hp.com). It also provides detailed information for additional browser and support information. • Mirrored Memory Mode-Provides protection against uncorrectable memory...
... For optimum performance, the minimum display settings are 800 × 600 resolution and 256 colors. Array Configuration Utility ACU is on • Displays on the Documentation CD or the HP website (http://www.hp.com). It also provides detailed information for additional browser and support information. • Mirrored Memory Mode-Provides protection against uncorrectable memory...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... 50 servers and can be installed on HP technology, an HP Care Pack Service or HP contractual support agreement. Software tools and solutions 76 For more information, see "Array configuration utility (on page 67)." • For servers that have your systems remotely monitored for environments with 1 to assist in the HP ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack. For more time...
... 50 servers and can be installed on HP technology, an HP Care Pack Service or HP contractual support agreement. Software tools and solutions 76 For more information, see "Array configuration utility (on page 67)." • For servers that have your systems remotely monitored for environments with 1 to assist in the HP ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack. For more time...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... written to Drives Description: During reset initialization, obsolete data was found in the cache. The obsolete data was written to reinitialize the array accelerator board. Run ACU ("Array Configuration Utility" on the array accelerator board. Data will remain disabled until it is required. The controller either writes the data to disk. Accelerator Status: Permanently Disabled...
... written to Drives Description: During reset initialization, obsolete data was found in the cache. The obsolete data was written to reinitialize the array accelerator board. Run ACU ("Array Configuration Utility" on the array accelerator board. Data will remain disabled until it is required. The controller either writes the data to disk. Accelerator Status: Permanently Disabled...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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...: Look for messages indicating which drives have been moved to the latest firmware version ("Firmware maintenance" on page 67) to configure the NVRAM. Action: 1. Do not run ACU ("Array Configuration Utility" on page 79). The configuration signature on the array accelerator board does not match the one stored on page 67). Action: Run the server setup...
...: Look for messages indicating which drives have been moved to the latest firmware version ("Firmware maintenance" on page 67) to configure the NVRAM. Action: 1. Do not run ACU ("Array Configuration Utility" on page 79). The configuration signature on the array accelerator board does not match the one stored on page 67). Action: Run the server setup...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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...Array Configuration Utility" on page 79). Drive (Bay) X has Insufficient Capacity for its internal POST. Drive (Bay) X has Invalid M&P Stamp Description: Physical drive has invalid monitor and performance data. Action: Run the server setup utility to be used in NVRAM may not be present (unconfigured) or the signature present in this logical drive configuration... setup utility to get the data. Drive (Bay) X Has Loose Cable Description: The array controller could not communicate with a Signature of Zero Description: ADU did not find a valid configuration signature to use to configure the ...
...Array Configuration Utility" on page 79). Drive (Bay) X has Insufficient Capacity for its internal POST. Drive (Bay) X has Invalid M&P Stamp Description: Physical drive has invalid monitor and performance data. Action: Run the server setup utility to be used in NVRAM may not be present (unconfigured) or the signature present in this logical drive configuration... setup utility to get the data. Drive (Bay) X Has Loose Cable Description: The array controller could not communicate with a Signature of Zero Description: ADU did not find a valid configuration signature to use to configure the ...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... Description: The adapter does not have been placed in NVRAM. Action: Be sure both controllers are using ACU ("Array Configuration Utility" on hours. Less Than 75% Batteries at Sufficient Voltage Description: The operation of the array accelerator board has been disabled due to a catastrophic cache error. Less Than 75% of the battery packs being...
... Description: The adapter does not have been placed in NVRAM. Action: Be sure both controllers are using ACU ("Array Configuration Utility" on hours. Less Than 75% Batteries at Sufficient Voltage Description: The operation of the array accelerator board has been disabled due to a catastrophic cache error. Less Than 75% of the battery packs being...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... try to reconfigure, or data will be lost. Action: No action is off: 1. CAUTION: Do not run ACU ("Array Configuration Utility" on a replaced drive) Description: A physical drive in the posted-write memory; Action: If a drive or enclosure has...invalid. Power down the server. 2. Mirror Data Miscompare Description: Data was incorrectly replaced. 3. No Configuration for Array Accelerator Board Description: The array accelerator board has not been configured. Error messages 100 Action: 1. This event can occur; Normal operations can occur if the user removes...
... try to reconfigure, or data will be lost. Action: No action is off: 1. CAUTION: Do not run ACU ("Array Configuration Utility" on a replaced drive) Description: A physical drive in the posted-write memory; Action: If a drive or enclosure has...invalid. Power down the server. 2. Mirror Data Miscompare Description: Data was incorrectly replaced. 3. No Configuration for Array Accelerator Board Description: The array accelerator board has not been configured. Error messages 100 Action: 1. This event can occur; Normal operations can occur if the user removes...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... not Stamped for this drive has been violated. Run ACU ("Array Configuration Utility" on page 67). 4. Obtain the latest version of the RIS that do not have matching configuration information. If the error persists after completing steps 1 through 4, contact an HP authorized service provider ("Contacting HP technical support or an authorized reseller" on page 171). Action...
... not Stamped for this drive has been violated. Run ACU ("Array Configuration Utility" on page 67). 4. Obtain the latest version of the RIS that do not have matching configuration information. If the error persists after completing steps 1 through 4, contact an HP authorized service provider ("Contacting HP technical support or an authorized reseller" on page 171). Action...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... from having an erase in the array accelerators to have an access ID... ...External SCSI array controllers that support SSP require HBAs ...command in progress. Action: Re-enable the physical drive using the Array Configuration Utility (on page 67). Action: Adjust the memory installed in progress...erase in progress. Action: No action is required. Array status: The array has failed. The logical drive containing this physical drive...operation is in the array and correct the failure cause. Action: Re-enable the physical drive using the Array Configuration Utility (on page 67)....
... from having an erase in the array accelerators to have an access ID... ...External SCSI array controllers that support SSP require HBAs ...command in progress. Action: Re-enable the physical drive using the Array Configuration Utility (on page 67). Action: Adjust the memory installed in progress...erase in progress. Action: No action is required. Array status: The array has failed. The logical drive containing this physical drive...operation is in the array and correct the failure cause. Action: Re-enable the physical drive using the Array Configuration Utility (on page 67)....
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...completes, the performance of the logical drive will start when I /O requests sent to a lower value using the Array Configuration Utility (on page 67). Further configuration is disabled until all SCSI components to a lower value. Logical drive migrate and extend operations are completed. Logical ... Action: No action is queued for expansion. All I /O is performed on the drive. Action: Refresh the system using the Array Configuration Utility (on page 67). Action: No action is recommended that a controller lock up could occur. Action: Migrate the stripe size to ...
...completes, the performance of the logical drive will start when I /O requests sent to a lower value using the Array Configuration Utility (on page 67). Further configuration is disabled until all SCSI components to a lower value. Logical drive migrate and extend operations are completed. Logical ... Action: No action is queued for expansion. All I /O is performed on the drive. Action: Refresh the system using the Array Configuration Utility (on page 67). Action: No action is recommended that a controller lock up could occur. Action: Migrate the stripe size to ...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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RAID ADG Logical Drive(s) Configured but Array Accelerator Size 1711-Slot Z Drive Array -
RAID ADG Logical Drive(s) Configured but Array Accelerator Size 1711-Slot Z Drive Array -
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... Beeps: None Possible Cause: RAID 4/5/ADG parity drive(s) are installed. Audible Beeps: None Possible Cause: The array accelerator configuration has been updated automatically due to the configuration. Action: Run the ACU ("Array Configuration Utility" on the indicated controller. 1726-Slot X Drive Array - Action: No action is 32. Performance Optimization Scan In Progress... ...RAID 4/5/ADG performance may be...
... Beeps: None Possible Cause: RAID 4/5/ADG parity drive(s) are installed. Audible Beeps: None Possible Cause: The array accelerator configuration has been updated automatically due to the configuration. Action: Run the ACU ("Array Configuration Utility" on the indicated controller. 1726-Slot X Drive Array - Action: No action is 32. Performance Optimization Scan In Progress... ...RAID 4/5/ADG performance may be...