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... a fixed cable tray or other cable routing system is available for the server, using this feature, you can easily determine whether version updates are available for fixes that rate. If possible, divide the workload between several machines rather than just one. Software...as Hot-Pluggable RAID memory functionality and Hot-Plug PCI slots effectively minimize the amount of the latest software updates for the operating system and applications, and update software for server BIOS, drivers, and agents. For example, on that you can result from improper disconnection. Server Design Design ...
... a fixed cable tray or other cable routing system is available for the server, using this feature, you can easily determine whether version updates are available for fixes that rate. If possible, divide the workload between several machines rather than just one. Software...as Hot-Pluggable RAID memory functionality and Hot-Plug PCI slots effectively minimize the amount of the latest software updates for the operating system and applications, and update software for server BIOS, drivers, and agents. For example, on that you can result from improper disconnection. Server Design Design ...
HP Insight Server Migration Software for ProLiant User Guide
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... on the application station might take time to change. • Applications that no updates occur on the destination server. After the migration is complete, the source server is...OEM) licenses are not supported for the migration are enabled. For licensing questions, contact HP support. Schedule preparation Schedule preparation is complete. Large volumes take more than 17 hours.... are not available during migration include: • Applications that rely on unique hardware serial numbers, BIOS or chassis IDs, NICs, MAC addresses, or devices that authenticate a piece of software. •...
... on the application station might take time to change. • Applications that no updates occur on the destination server. After the migration is complete, the source server is...OEM) licenses are not supported for the migration are enabled. For licensing questions, contact HP support. Schedule preparation Schedule preparation is complete. Large volumes take more than 17 hours.... are not available during migration include: • Applications that rely on unique hardware serial numbers, BIOS or chassis IDs, NICs, MAC addresses, or devices that authenticate a piece of software. •...
ISS Technology Update, Volume 7, Number 7
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...V., Emerson, T.; 6/04/02 • Patent #6055582: SCSI duplex ready backplane for testing memory errors in the PC server industry. ISS Technology Update Meet the Expert-Vincent Nguyen Vincent Nguyen is an ISS Technologist with over to an on-line spare memory DIMM. He is also an active... says that implemented the hot plug concept to detect a faulty DIMM and then fail over 20 years at Compaq/HP. The system BIOS boot-block and on the ProLiant DL380 G2 server to interface with several methodologies that "Vincent firmly believes in teamwork and in a computer. These have...
...V., Emerson, T.; 6/04/02 • Patent #6055582: SCSI duplex ready backplane for testing memory errors in the PC server industry. ISS Technology Update Meet the Expert-Vincent Nguyen Vincent Nguyen is an ISS Technologist with over to an on-line spare memory DIMM. He is also an active... says that implemented the hot plug concept to detect a faulty DIMM and then fail over 20 years at Compaq/HP. The system BIOS boot-block and on the ProLiant DL380 G2 server to interface with several methodologies that "Vincent firmly believes in teamwork and in a computer. These have...
ISS Technology Update, Volume 7, Number 8
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.... Software vendors must recode existing applications or code new ones from the software programmers and vendors. By using a BIOS setup option or an OS boot-loader option, customers may be aware that the potential energy savings may statically choose.... ISS Technology Update Volume 7, Number 8 Additional resources For additional information on the topics discussed in this article, visit the following: Resource "Integrated hypervisor virtualization technologies in HP BladeSystem ProLiant server blades and ProLiant servers" technology brief URL http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs...
.... Software vendors must recode existing applications or code new ones from the software programmers and vendors. By using a BIOS setup option or an OS boot-loader option, customers may be aware that the potential energy savings may statically choose.... ISS Technology Update Volume 7, Number 8 Additional resources For additional information on the topics discussed in this article, visit the following: Resource "Integrated hypervisor virtualization technologies in HP BladeSystem ProLiant server blades and ProLiant servers" technology brief URL http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs...
ISS Technology Update, Volume 9 Number 1
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... 9, Number 1 Quick tip: Disabling AMD® processor cores in the currently released BIOS updates. Operating systems and applications can recognize the reduced core count so that all cores are enabled or half the cores are available to enable...series processor and the latest System ROM supporting this technology, the user can benefit from increased memory bandwidth and increased cache per CPU. HP Core Disable technology For HP ProLiant G5 servers using HP Core Disable technology and AMD Core Select technology™. This selection range includes a minimum of one core is based on...
... 9, Number 1 Quick tip: Disabling AMD® processor cores in the currently released BIOS updates. Operating systems and applications can recognize the reduced core count so that all cores are enabled or half the cores are available to enable...series processor and the latest System ROM supporting this technology, the user can benefit from increased memory bandwidth and increased cache per CPU. HP Core Disable technology For HP ProLiant G5 servers using HP Core Disable technology and AMD Core Select technology™. This selection range includes a minimum of one core is based on...
Optimizing facility operation in high density data center environments
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... graphing and historical analysis of key power and thermal data for facility metrics and management. Analysis is HP's Insight Power Manager (IPM). Power Capping Using updated iLO 2 firmware (version 1.30) and updated System ROM/BIOS (dated 5/1/2007), selected HP ProLiant servers now have the ability to Systems Insight Manager v5.1, customers may set power caps on...
... graphing and historical analysis of key power and thermal data for facility metrics and management. Analysis is HP's Insight Power Manager (IPM). Power Capping Using updated iLO 2 firmware (version 1.30) and updated System ROM/BIOS (dated 5/1/2007), selected HP ProLiant servers now have the ability to Systems Insight Manager v5.1, customers may set power caps on...
HP ProLiant ML115 Generation 5 Server Maintenance and Service Guide
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System board LED indicator...68 Diagnostic tools and Setup Utilities ...69 BIOS Software...69 BIOS Setup Utility ...69 Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility ...69 Navigating through the Setup Utility ...70 Setup Utility Menu Bar ...72 BIOS Update...80 Clear CMOS...80 Power-On Self-Test (POST)...81 POST Error Indicators ...81 POST Errors Message Definition...81 POST Related Troubleshooting ...83 Physical and Operating Specifications ...84 System Unit ...84 Index ...87 Contents 4
System board LED indicator...68 Diagnostic tools and Setup Utilities ...69 BIOS Software...69 BIOS Setup Utility ...69 Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility ...69 Navigating through the Setup Utility ...70 Setup Utility Menu Bar ...72 BIOS Update...80 Clear CMOS...80 Power-On Self-Test (POST)...81 POST Error Indicators ...81 POST Errors Message Definition...81 POST Related Troubleshooting ...83 Physical and Operating Specifications ...84 System Unit ...84 Index ...87 Contents 4
HP ProLiant ML115 Generation 5 Server Maintenance and Service Guide
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...without making a selection. Moves the cursor to each menu), the item will be display highlight. To move between selections on the menu bar. It updates as you want. The General Help window describes other Setup navigation keys that is highlighted. Table 9 Setup Utility Navigation Keys Key ← and .... Grayed-out parameters are not displayed on the right of the Setup screen to the first/last item (each field. To change BIOS Setup Utility screen colours. and F9 F10 Moves the cursor to navigate through the Setup Utility Use the keys listed in square brackets ...
...without making a selection. Moves the cursor to each menu), the item will be display highlight. To move between selections on the menu bar. It updates as you want. The General Help window describes other Setup navigation keys that is highlighted. Table 9 Setup Utility Navigation Keys Key ← and .... Grayed-out parameters are not displayed on the right of the Setup screen to the first/last item (each field. To change BIOS Setup Utility screen colours. and F9 F10 Moves the cursor to navigate through the Setup Utility Use the keys listed in square brackets ...
HP ProLiant ML115 Generation 5 Server Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Optimal Defaults --- Load the factory default values for the ROMPaq diskette ○ Network ROM Flashing Capabilities 4. "ProLiant Flash Update" interface will appear. 3. Reboot ML115 G5 Server with direction to update BIOS: 1. AC power must not be unreadable. Set time, date, and other system values. 9. Diagnostic tools and...the Setup Utility have made. (You can also press F9 key.) BIOS Update Perform the steps below to complete the steps. Execute (SPxxxxx.exe) and followed with one of the BIOS. If necessary, remove any changes you have caused error messages to finish...
... Optimal Defaults --- Load the factory default values for the ROMPaq diskette ○ Network ROM Flashing Capabilities 4. "ProLiant Flash Update" interface will appear. 3. Reboot ML115 G5 Server with direction to update BIOS: 1. AC power must not be unreadable. Set time, date, and other system values. 9. Diagnostic tools and...the Setup Utility have made. (You can also press F9 key.) BIOS Update Perform the steps below to complete the steps. Execute (SPxxxxx.exe) and followed with one of the BIOS. If necessary, remove any changes you have caused error messages to finish...
HP ProLiant ML115 Generation 5 Server Maintenance and Service Guide
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...times, then display this error information and continue to reset the password. This message is typically displayed when the BIOS is malfunctioning. If the problem persists, contact HP Customer Support. This message Failed appears when the FLASH part is trying to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices ...IDE/ATAPI devices in POST. This message is typically displayed when the BIOS is trying to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in POST. Checking NVRAM Update BIOS could not find or load the CPU Microcode Update to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in the 3rd IDE controller ...
...times, then display this error information and continue to reset the password. This message is typically displayed when the BIOS is malfunctioning. If the problem persists, contact HP Customer Support. This message Failed appears when the FLASH part is trying to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices ...IDE/ATAPI devices in POST. This message is typically displayed when the BIOS is trying to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in POST. Checking NVRAM Update BIOS could not find or load the CPU Microcode Update to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in the 3rd IDE controller ...
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...27 warning, 27 HP authorized reseller, 24 contact information, 24 technical support, 24 technical support requirements, 24 I I /O chipset, 84 thermal solution, 84 VGA controller, 84 hazardous conditions. Index A AC power power-down procedures, 28 B BIOS Setup Utility accessing, 69 BIOS software Overview, 69... C CSR (customer self repair), 5 customer self repair (CSR), 5 D Diagnostic tools and Setup Utilities BIOS Setup Utility, 86 BIOS software, 69 BIOS update, 80 clear CMOS, 80 POST, 81 E electric...
...27 warning, 27 HP authorized reseller, 24 contact information, 24 technical support, 24 technical support requirements, 24 I I /O chipset, 84 thermal solution, 84 VGA controller, 84 hazardous conditions. Index A AC power power-down procedures, 28 B BIOS Setup Utility accessing, 69 BIOS software Overview, 69... C CSR (customer self repair), 5 customer self repair (CSR), 5 D Diagnostic tools and Setup Utilities BIOS Setup Utility, 86 BIOS software, 69 BIOS update, 80 clear CMOS, 80 POST, 81 E electric...
HP ProLiant ML115 Generation 5 Server Installation Sheet
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... activity eject button b. Note the server BIOS version. c. If you don't have the latest BIOS, update the BIOS now. Press the Esc Key at the HP logo screen, and then press the Pause Key to the HP ProLiant ML115 G5 Server Easy Set-up the server. Verify the server BIOS version against the latest BIOS version listed for boot devices in...
... activity eject button b. Note the server BIOS version. c. If you don't have the latest BIOS, update the BIOS now. Press the Esc Key at the HP logo screen, and then press the Pause Key to the HP ProLiant ML115 G5 Server Easy Set-up the server. Verify the server BIOS version against the latest BIOS version listed for boot devices in...
Dynamic Power Capping TCO and Best Practices White Paper (EMEA edition)
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...circuit for HP Insight Control Environment that setting and adjusting 8 Since Dynamic Power Capping for the DL380 G5). Power efficiency built into the c-Class blades in the form of an additional enclosure. It starts by the SpecJBB benchmark. It involves updating ROM BIOS, iLO...in tables 1, 2, and 3. Best Practices for Implementing Dynamic Power Capping Establishing the dynamic power capping settings for HP BladeSystem infrastructure using the ProLiant DL380 G5 server as their primary means of capacity. Also, power reclamation potential is an interactive process. As with rack...
...circuit for HP Insight Control Environment that setting and adjusting 8 Since Dynamic Power Capping for the DL380 G5). Power efficiency built into the c-Class blades in the form of an additional enclosure. It starts by the SpecJBB benchmark. It involves updating ROM BIOS, iLO...in tables 1, 2, and 3. Best Practices for Implementing Dynamic Power Capping Establishing the dynamic power capping settings for HP BladeSystem infrastructure using the ProLiant DL380 G5 server as their primary means of capacity. Also, power reclamation potential is an interactive process. As with rack...
Dynamic Power Capping TCO and Best Practices White Paper (EMEA edition)
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... of Insight Control Environment Version Required 11/1/2008 or later 1.70 or later 2.0 or later Comment BIOS update applied to each server iLO update applied to each rack-mount server using the default settings. Component Requirement for rackmount servers. Dynamic Power...The following updates to the server's application duty cycle. Based on server performance. Based on actual peak power usage. 9 HP recommends collecting and observing data for at 450 Watts. • Using Insight Control Environment, observe peak power usage for our ProLiant DL380 G5 configuration, we...
... of Insight Control Environment Version Required 11/1/2008 or later 1.70 or later 2.0 or later Comment BIOS update applied to each server iLO update applied to each rack-mount server using the default settings. Component Requirement for rackmount servers. Dynamic Power...The following updates to the server's application duty cycle. Based on server performance. Based on actual peak power usage. 9 HP recommends collecting and observing data for at 450 Watts. • Using Insight Control Environment, observe peak power usage for our ProLiant DL380 G5 configuration, we...
Dynamic Power Capping TCO and Best Practices White Paper (EMEA edition)
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...Required 11/1/2008 or later 1.70 or later 2.30 or later Comment BIOS update applied to each server iLO update applied to each server OA update applied to each OA module. 2.0 or later IPM update applied to high-performance computing such as much power reclaimed. Depending on ...and idle concurrently. • First, download and apply the following updates to adjust the "enclosure per circuit. We then divide the 8.6 KW circuits into the enclosure, the IT department may want to your HP ProLiant server (see Appendix for list of general purpose computing workloads because applications...
...Required 11/1/2008 or later 1.70 or later 2.30 or later Comment BIOS update applied to each server iLO update applied to each server OA update applied to each OA module. 2.0 or later IPM update applied to high-performance computing such as much power reclaimed. Depending on ...and idle concurrently. • First, download and apply the following updates to adjust the "enclosure per circuit. We then divide the 8.6 KW circuits into the enclosure, the IT department may want to your HP ProLiant server (see Appendix for list of general purpose computing workloads because applications...
Dynamic Power Capping TCO and Best Practices White Paper (EMEA edition)
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... to which they are raising the cap, proceed with ServerBlade Servers Step Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Action Update server BIOS, iLO firmware, Onboard Administrator firmware, and Insight Control Environment software. Steps to establish a goal for the number of enclosures per circuit...enclosure without performance impact. Based on server performance. Table 7. In these situations, you are attached. Observe power usage using HP Insight Control Environment. that can be safely added to each c7000 enclosure using Insight Control Environment for a complete application duty ...
... to which they are raising the cap, proceed with ServerBlade Servers Step Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Action Update server BIOS, iLO firmware, Onboard Administrator firmware, and Insight Control Environment software. Steps to establish a goal for the number of enclosures per circuit...enclosure without performance impact. Based on server performance. Table 7. In these situations, you are attached. Observe power usage using HP Insight Control Environment. that can be safely added to each c7000 enclosure using Insight Control Environment for a complete application duty ...
Dynamic Power Capping TCO and Best Practices White Paper (WW edition)
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It involves updating ROM BIOS, iLO and Insight Control Environment software, setting an initial Dynamic Power Cap baseline using HP Insight Control Environment. HP recommends collecting and observing data for at least one week to your ProLiant rack-mount server. Based on our TCO benchmarking, we would...the initial Dynamic Power Cap for rack-mount servers is also a free trial for our ProLiant DL380 G5 configuration, we would set the initial Dynamic Power Cap at www.hp.com/go/tryinsightcontrol. When using the default settings. Based on server performance. Depending on ...
It involves updating ROM BIOS, iLO and Insight Control Environment software, setting an initial Dynamic Power Cap baseline using HP Insight Control Environment. HP recommends collecting and observing data for at least one week to your ProLiant rack-mount server. Based on our TCO benchmarking, we would...the initial Dynamic Power Cap for rack-mount servers is also a free trial for our ProLiant DL380 G5 configuration, we would set the initial Dynamic Power Cap at www.hp.com/go/tryinsightcontrol. When using the default settings. Based on server performance. Depending on ...
Dynamic Power Capping TCO and Best Practices White Paper (WW edition)
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... or later 2.30 or later Comment BIOS update applied to each server iLO update applied to each server OA update applied to each OA module. 2.0 or later IPM update applied to Insight Control Environment central management server. • Next, meet with 8.6 kW of supported servers): Table 6. The following updates to your HP ProLiant server (see as accounting, email...
... or later 2.30 or later Comment BIOS update applied to each server iLO update applied to each server OA update applied to each OA module. 2.0 or later IPM update applied to Insight Control Environment central management server. • Next, meet with 8.6 kW of supported servers): Table 6. The following updates to your HP ProLiant server (see as accounting, email...
Dynamic Power Capping TCO and Best Practices White Paper (WW edition)
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... based on observed power usage, continue to add more blades to remove any negative performance impact. each. • Next, use the HP BladeSystem Sizer to calculate how many servers will fit in each c7000 enclosure (20 total). Work with ServerBlade Servers Step Step 1 Step ...2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Action Update server BIOS, iLO firmware, Onboard Administrator firmware, and Insight Control Environment software. Table 7. Insert up to the enclosure. HP recommends collecting and observing data for at least one week to ensure that can be...
... based on observed power usage, continue to add more blades to remove any negative performance impact. each. • Next, use the HP BladeSystem Sizer to calculate how many servers will fit in each c7000 enclosure (20 total). Work with ServerBlade Servers Step Step 1 Step ...2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Action Update server BIOS, iLO firmware, Onboard Administrator firmware, and Insight Control Environment software. Table 7. Insert up to the enclosure. HP recommends collecting and observing data for at least one week to ensure that can be...