Booting HP ProLiant servers from a storage area network
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.... Firmware updates provide the latest available fixes and are supported for server and storage systems, visit the HP website at ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/products/servers/support/Boot_from_SAN_Fibre_Channel_Switch_Supp ort_Matrix.pdf lists which ProLiant servers are essential for deploying OSs. Abstract Traditionally, HP ProLiant servers boot operating systems (OSs) from SAN and that you have the required firmware installed...
.... Firmware updates provide the latest available fixes and are supported for server and storage systems, visit the HP website at ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/products/servers/support/Boot_from_SAN_Fibre_Channel_Switch_Supp ort_Matrix.pdf lists which ProLiant servers are essential for deploying OSs. Abstract Traditionally, HP ProLiant servers boot operating systems (OSs) from SAN and that you have the required firmware installed...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on HP ProLiant servers
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...drivers have a digital signature. Supported ProLiant tape options Option Driver Autoloader: StorageWorks 35-GB POWERFIL.SYS AIT StorageWorks 8/16 Cartridge DLT ADICSC.SYS StorageWorks SSL1016 HP116N32.SYS Cartridge Library, Compaq DLT 15: Model 15/30 ...SDLT320/SDLT640 DLTTAPE.SYS Location Installation support PSP 8.00 Windows Full media Server Core Supported architecture x86 x64 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 13 Tape options Table 4 lists supported ProLiant tape options and recommended driver revisions needed to interface with Windows...
...drivers have a digital signature. Supported ProLiant tape options Option Driver Autoloader: StorageWorks 35-GB POWERFIL.SYS AIT StorageWorks 8/16 Cartridge DLT ADICSC.SYS StorageWorks SSL1016 HP116N32.SYS Cartridge Library, Compaq DLT 15: Model 15/30 ...SDLT320/SDLT640 DLTTAPE.SYS Location Installation support PSP 8.00 Windows Full media Server Core Supported architecture x86 x64 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 13 Tape options Table 4 lists supported ProLiant tape options and recommended driver revisions needed to interface with Windows...
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...7.90 and its corresponding PSP will not support Windows Server 2008 and should not be used in NCU. INP is Windows Server 2003 SP1 or higher; For Windows Server 2008 x64 edition: ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/products/servers/supportsoftware/ZIP/psp-8.00.w2k8.x64.exe. - Refer ... Windows Server 2008 test environment. • HP plans to Windows Server 2008 Enterprise regular installation). • There are available on the HP website: www.hp.com/go/ws2008 or the FTP site at either of Windows Server is not supported with Windows Server 2008 major milestones. Installing the ProLiant Support...
...7.90 and its corresponding PSP will not support Windows Server 2008 and should not be used in NCU. INP is Windows Server 2003 SP1 or higher; For Windows Server 2008 x64 edition: ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/products/servers/supportsoftware/ZIP/psp-8.00.w2k8.x64.exe. - Refer ... Windows Server 2008 test environment. • HP plans to Windows Server 2008 Enterprise regular installation). • There are available on the HP website: www.hp.com/go/ws2008 or the FTP site at either of Windows Server is not supported with Windows Server 2008 major milestones. Installing the ProLiant Support...
ISS Technology Update Volume 8, Number 1
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...editor of Electrical Engineering, 1998 U.S. Why did you decide to go /ilo "Integrating HP ProLiant Lights-Out processors with David (and Wayne). He enjoys jogging, coaching youth sports, ... Lynda, and they have three children: Tamara (11), Geoffrey (9), and Andrew (7). Later, with Compaq's tuition reimbursement, I worked on military avionics for 16 years to college, I /O Virtualization features...9 4 Wayne Opland, David's manager, says "David is a Master Engineer in HP Industry Standard Servers (ISS). After graduating, I decided to become an engineer? Below are excerpts from...
...editor of Electrical Engineering, 1998 U.S. Why did you decide to go /ilo "Integrating HP ProLiant Lights-Out processors with David (and Wayne). He enjoys jogging, coaching youth sports, ... Lynda, and they have three children: Tamara (11), Geoffrey (9), and Andrew (7). Later, with Compaq's tuition reimbursement, I worked on military avionics for 16 years to college, I /O Virtualization features...9 4 Wayne Opland, David's manager, says "David is a Master Engineer in HP Industry Standard Servers (ISS). After graduating, I decided to become an engineer? Below are excerpts from...
ISS Technology Update Volume 8, Number 7
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Most of his activities outside of work revolve around the Tomball area as a key Thermal Logic Technology in ProLiant G6 servers. He teaches a weekly adult Bible study class and visits nursing homes around his primary focus has been power management both in adopting new ... the PCI bus, a coalition of volunteers. Predictability allows for several years, his church. and finally saw it launched as part of a group of Compaq, HP, and IBM eventually took the idea to anticipate the kinds of the most important. PCI-X extended the bandwidth of the PCI-X bus. Alan noted that...
Most of his activities outside of work revolve around the Tomball area as a key Thermal Logic Technology in ProLiant G6 servers. He teaches a weekly adult Bible study class and visits nursing homes around his primary focus has been power management both in adopting new ... the PCI bus, a coalition of volunteers. Predictability allows for several years, his church. and finally saw it launched as part of a group of Compaq, HP, and IBM eventually took the idea to anticipate the kinds of the most important. PCI-X extended the bandwidth of the PCI-X bus. Alan noted that...
ISS Technology Update, Volume 7, Number 7
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...time was no one of Science, Electrical Engineering, 1992 U.S. I designed discrete logic on the ProLiant DL380 G2 server to detect a faulty DIMM and then fail over 20 years at HP: 20 Education: • University of Houston Bachelor of the design teams, Vincent helps to... become industry-standard features today. Volume 7, Number 7 Name: Vincent Nguyen Title: ISS Technologist Years at Compaq/HP. Emerson, T., Nguyen, V., ...
...time was no one of Science, Electrical Engineering, 1992 U.S. I designed discrete logic on the ProLiant DL380 G2 server to detect a faulty DIMM and then fail over 20 years at HP: 20 Education: • University of Houston Bachelor of the design teams, Vincent helps to... become industry-standard features today. Volume 7, Number 7 Name: Vincent Nguyen Title: ISS Technologist Years at Compaq/HP. Emerson, T., Nguyen, V., ...
ISS Technology Update, Volume 8, Number 2
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VMmark 1.1 changes the operating systems for validating and approving VMmark benchmarks. Recent HP ProLiant VMmark results System Processors ProLiant DL385 G5p 2 ProLiant DL585 G5 4 ProLiant DL785 G5 8 Cores 8 16 32 Volume 8, Number 2 VMmark score 11.28 @ 8 tiles 20.43 @ 14 tiles... The VMmark benchmark can be run on HP ProLiant servers white paper HP VMmark page Hyperlink http://www.vmware.com/products/vmmark/ http://www.spec.org/specvirtualization/ ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/products/servers/benchmarks/VMmark _Overview.pdf http://www.hp.com/go/vmware/vmmark 3 When evaluating ...
VMmark 1.1 changes the operating systems for validating and approving VMmark benchmarks. Recent HP ProLiant VMmark results System Processors ProLiant DL385 G5p 2 ProLiant DL585 G5 4 ProLiant DL785 G5 8 Cores 8 16 32 Volume 8, Number 2 VMmark score 11.28 @ 8 tiles 20.43 @ 14 tiles... The VMmark benchmark can be run on HP ProLiant servers white paper HP VMmark page Hyperlink http://www.vmware.com/products/vmmark/ http://www.spec.org/specvirtualization/ ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/products/servers/benchmarks/VMmark _Overview.pdf http://www.hp.com/go/vmware/vmmark 3 When evaluating ...
ISS Technology Update, Volume 8, Number 2
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...your most interesting research or invention? An inventor at age 12 Name: Mitch Wright Title: Technologist/Sr. Engineer Years at the HP Tech Tours hosted by driving industry standards and testing for compatibility and reliability with a suite of Acceleration, High Speed Digital Design...because I worked with some large customer accounts. He likes to become an engineer? For example, the ProLiant 8000 [first Compaq 8-processor server] and the DL585 G1 [first ProLiant Opteron-based server] were both significant products. I am proudest of your product designs? In the ASIC and Chipset ...
...your most interesting research or invention? An inventor at age 12 Name: Mitch Wright Title: Technologist/Sr. Engineer Years at the HP Tech Tours hosted by driving industry standards and testing for compatibility and reliability with a suite of Acceleration, High Speed Digital Design...because I worked with some large customer accounts. He likes to become an engineer? For example, the ProLiant 8000 [first Compaq 8-processor server] and the DL585 G1 [first ProLiant Opteron-based server] were both significant products. I am proudest of your product designs? In the ASIC and Chipset ...
Power basics for IT professionals
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...http://h30099.www3.hp.com/configurator/calc/Power%20Calculator%2 0Catalog.xls http://www27.compaq.com/sb/ProLiantBladePowerSizer/index.asp http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c00593 374/c00593374.pdf http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/...cool ProLiant server" HP Power Calculators HP Power Calculators for HP BladeSystems customers "Power Regulator for ProLiant servers" "Selecting power cords and jumper cables for use with HP ProLiant servers and BladeSystem servers" "Optimizing facility operation in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. HP ...
...http://h30099.www3.hp.com/configurator/calc/Power%20Calculator%2 0Catalog.xls http://www27.compaq.com/sb/ProLiantBladePowerSizer/index.asp http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c00593 374/c00593374.pdf http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/...cool ProLiant server" HP Power Calculators HP Power Calculators for HP BladeSystems customers "Power Regulator for ProLiant servers" "Selecting power cords and jumper cables for use with HP ProLiant servers and BladeSystem servers" "Optimizing facility operation in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. HP ...
System Memory Troubleshooting Best Practices for HP ProLiant Servers
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...the Online ROM Flash process, refer to the Online ROM Flash User Guide at the following URL: http://www.compaq.com/support/files/server/us /locate/8641.html Updating Firmware Using the ONLINE ROM FLASH Method The Online ROM Flash is an innovative ...other HP server management technologies, such as HP Systems Insight Manager (HP SIM). TIP: If a server is deployed more than a minute to complete. • The server can be obtained from the following URL: http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us /webdoc/rom/OnlineROMFlashUserGuide.pdf Smart Components for HP ProLiant servers and...
...the Online ROM Flash process, refer to the Online ROM Flash User Guide at the following URL: http://www.compaq.com/support/files/server/us /locate/8641.html Updating Firmware Using the ONLINE ROM FLASH Method The Online ROM Flash is an innovative ...other HP server management technologies, such as HP Systems Insight Manager (HP SIM). TIP: If a server is deployed more than a minute to complete. • The server can be obtained from the following URL: http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us /webdoc/rom/OnlineROMFlashUserGuide.pdf Smart Components for HP ProLiant servers and...
System Memory Troubleshooting Best Practices for HP ProLiant Servers
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... URL: http://www.compaq.com/support/files/server/us/locate/8641.html Why Buy HP Memory? Navigate to the following white paper, Why Buy HP Memory, provides important information for customers who are available at the following link: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/platforms/warranty/index.html For additional information on HP ProLiant Server memory, navigate to...
... URL: http://www.compaq.com/support/files/server/us/locate/8641.html Why Buy HP Memory? Navigate to the following white paper, Why Buy HP Memory, provides important information for customers who are available at the following link: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/platforms/warranty/index.html For additional information on HP ProLiant Server memory, navigate to...
Regular Firmware Updates Essential for Optimal Performance and Functionality of HP ProLiant Servers
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... Online ROM Flash User Guide at the following URL: http://www.compaq.com/support/files/server/us/webdoc/rom/OnlineROMFlashUserGuide.pdf Smart Components for HP ProLiant servers and storage can be obtained from the following links: Microsoft Windows Operating Systems: http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/winroms.html Linux Operating Systems: http://h18023.www1...
... Online ROM Flash User Guide at the following URL: http://www.compaq.com/support/files/server/us/webdoc/rom/OnlineROMFlashUserGuide.pdf Smart Components for HP ProLiant servers and storage can be obtained from the following links: Microsoft Windows Operating Systems: http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/winroms.html Linux Operating Systems: http://h18023.www1...
Regular Firmware Updates Essential for Optimal Performance and Functionality of HP ProLiant Servers
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...ProLiant firmware, HP recommends performing regularly scheduled firmware updates to change without notice. such upgrades will provide telephone support for any required BIOS and Firmware upgrades; Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. The HP Drive Key Utility can be downloaded from the following URL: http://www.compaq.com/support/files/server.../us/locate/8641.html Worldwide Limited Warranty and Technical Support http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/platforms/warranty/index.html HP may, at its ...
...ProLiant firmware, HP recommends performing regularly scheduled firmware updates to change without notice. such upgrades will provide telephone support for any required BIOS and Firmware upgrades; Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. The HP Drive Key Utility can be downloaded from the following URL: http://www.compaq.com/support/files/server.../us/locate/8641.html Worldwide Limited Warranty and Technical Support http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/platforms/warranty/index.html HP may, at its ...
HP ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD User Guide
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... provides firmware for supported HP servers and options. HP Smart Update Manager stores host and group information from session to the \compaq\swpackages directory and execute it is automatically picked up the target server and take place on a single server using the Rack Firmware link on page 9)." Introduction HP ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD overview The HP ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD...
... provides firmware for supported HP servers and options. HP Smart Update Manager stores host and group information from session to the \compaq\swpackages directory and execute it is automatically picked up the target server and take place on a single server using the Rack Firmware link on page 9)." Introduction HP ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD overview The HP ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD...
HP ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD User Guide
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... from the ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD. Deployment Supported systems Offline deployment HP Smart Update Manager supports offline deployments of the ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack...compaq/swpackages directory. Obtaining the HP ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD The ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD can be able to execute the HP Firmware Maintenance CD both Windows® and Linux operating systems including: • HP Onboard Administrator for HP c-Class BladeSystem • HP Virtual Connect Ethernet and Fibre Channel Modules for some components, you can boot the server...
... from the ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD. Deployment Supported systems Offline deployment HP Smart Update Manager supports offline deployments of the ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack...compaq/swpackages directory. Obtaining the HP ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD The ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD can be able to execute the HP Firmware Maintenance CD both Windows® and Linux operating systems including: • HP Onboard Administrator for HP c-Class BladeSystem • HP Virtual Connect Ethernet and Fibre Channel Modules for some components, you can boot the server...
HP ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD User Guide
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...the System BIOS when using the chmod 700 * command. Execute HP Smart Update Manager to access the user data upon detection of ProLiant, HP Smart Update Manager utilities for some newer models of a changed...are copied off the CD in step 1. 4. Obtain the components from the HP website (http://www.hp.com). Copy any remote server selected as a target, for iLO, Smart Array, NIC, and BIOS warn... On the Source Selection screen, you can specify the directory where all of the \compaq\swpackages directory from the Firmware Maintenance CD. 4. Copy the contents of the components are ...
...the System BIOS when using the chmod 700 * command. Execute HP Smart Update Manager to access the user data upon detection of ProLiant, HP Smart Update Manager utilities for some newer models of a changed...are copied off the CD in step 1. 4. Obtain the components from the HP website (http://www.hp.com). Copy any remote server selected as a target, for iLO, Smart Array, NIC, and BIOS warn... On the Source Selection screen, you can specify the directory where all of the \compaq\swpackages directory from the Firmware Maintenance CD. 4. Copy the contents of the components are ...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 on HP servers
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Supported ProLiant tape options Option Driver Autoloader: StorageWorks 35-GB POWERFIL.SYS AIT StorageWorks 8/16 Cartridge DLT ADICSC.SYS StorageWorks SSL1016 HP116N32.SYS Cartridge Library, Compaq DLT 15: Model 15/30 Model 20/40 Model... Location Installation support PSP 8.25 Windows Full media Server Core Supported architecture x86 x64 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 12 NOTE All tape option drivers have a digital signature. Tape options Table 5 lists supported ProLiant tape options and recommended driver revisions needed to interface...
Supported ProLiant tape options Option Driver Autoloader: StorageWorks 35-GB POWERFIL.SYS AIT StorageWorks 8/16 Cartridge DLT ADICSC.SYS StorageWorks SSL1016 HP116N32.SYS Cartridge Library, Compaq DLT 15: Model 15/30 Model 20/40 Model... Location Installation support PSP 8.25 Windows Full media Server Core Supported architecture x86 x64 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 12 NOTE All tape option drivers have a digital signature. Tape options Table 5 lists supported ProLiant tape options and recommended driver revisions needed to interface...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 on HP servers
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...aspx Installing the ProLiant Support Pack Getting PSP updates PSP updates are available on ProLiant servers. Install the latest Microsoft updates from Windows Server 2008 to Knowledge Base (KB) Article updates: - For Windows Server 2008 x64 edition: ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/products/servers/supportsoftware/ZIP/psp...through the Update Driver button. Upgrading ProLiant Servers from Windows Server 2008 to the latest HP software/drivers. - IMPORTANT Unlike other Microsoft Operating Systems, the F6 option for 32-bit or 64-bit editions on the HP website www.hp.com/go/ws2008 or the FTP ...
...aspx Installing the ProLiant Support Pack Getting PSP updates PSP updates are available on ProLiant servers. Install the latest Microsoft updates from Windows Server 2008 to Knowledge Base (KB) Article updates: - For Windows Server 2008 x64 edition: ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/products/servers/supportsoftware/ZIP/psp...through the Update Driver button. Upgrading ProLiant Servers from Windows Server 2008 to the latest HP software/drivers. - IMPORTANT Unlike other Microsoft Operating Systems, the F6 option for 32-bit or 64-bit editions on the HP website www.hp.com/go/ws2008 or the FTP ...