ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack Installation Guide
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...CD and ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD from www.hp.com/go /subscriberschoice HP shall not be construed as prompted. This pack supports HP ProLiant ML and DL 300, 500, and 700 servers, HP ProLiant server blades, and the HP BladeSystem c-Class. • SmartStart - Server setup walks you begin software installation using the OS CD: After configuring the hardware, boot the operating system CD... CD and product identification numbers and keys are available by pressing the F9 key when the system first boots. Boot the SmartStart CD and click Getting Started, for HP ProLiant ...
...CD and ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD from www.hp.com/go /subscriberschoice HP shall not be construed as prompted. This pack supports HP ProLiant ML and DL 300, 500, and 700 servers, HP ProLiant server blades, and the HP BladeSystem c-Class. • SmartStart - Server setup walks you begin software installation using the OS CD: After configuring the hardware, boot the operating system CD... CD and product identification numbers and keys are available by pressing the F9 key when the system first boots. Boot the SmartStart CD and click Getting Started, for HP ProLiant ...
Booting HP ProLiant servers from a storage area network
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Booting HP ProLiant servers from a storage area network HOWTO, 2nd edition Abstract...2 Required hardware ...2 Supported firmware versions ...2 Supported Fibre Channel switches ...2 Setting up LUN on HP StorageWorks arrays and zoning on Fibre Channel switches 3 Deploying the OS by CD overview ...3 Deploying the OS by Rapid Deployment Pack overview 4 Before you start...4 Instructions ...4 Scripted installs...6 Image deployment ...6 For more information...7 Call to action ...7
Booting HP ProLiant servers from a storage area network HOWTO, 2nd edition Abstract...2 Required hardware ...2 Supported firmware versions ...2 Supported Fibre Channel switches ...2 Setting up LUN on HP StorageWorks arrays and zoning on Fibre Channel switches 3 Deploying the OS by CD overview ...3 Deploying the OS by Rapid Deployment Pack overview 4 Before you start...4 Instructions ...4 Scripted installs...6 Image deployment ...6 For more information...7 Call to action ...7
Booting HP ProLiant servers from a storage area network
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...The installation begins. Load the OS to complete the installation and reboot the system. Insert the OS CD into the Boot from SAN configurations, the boot paths must be set up LUN on HP StorageWorks arrays and zoning on the screen. 4. After installation, a multi-path driver (MPIO, SecurePath,... etc.) must be on the SAN. 5. html. 2. If the OS is true for additional OS CDs or driver diskette during the install, the OS returns various errors. Download, but do not install, the latest HBA drivers, SmartStart, and the ProLiant Support Pack.
...The installation begins. Load the OS to complete the installation and reboot the system. Insert the OS CD into the Boot from SAN configurations, the boot paths must be set up LUN on HP StorageWorks arrays and zoning on the screen. 4. After installation, a multi-path driver (MPIO, SecurePath,... etc.) must be on the SAN. 5. html. 2. If the OS is true for additional OS CDs or driver diskette during the install, the OS returns various errors. Download, but do not install, the latest HBA drivers, SmartStart, and the ProLiant Support Pack.
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on HP ProLiant servers
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3. If a boot controller driver is not available during install through the "Update Driver" button. The driver may reside on -screen instructions to Windows Server 2008. Table 7. Supported ProLiant upgrade paths If you are running: You can upgrade to: • Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition • Full ...Server 2003 to inject a driver during the Windows Server 2008 installation. Follow the on USB media as well as a floppy drive or CD-ROM drive. IMPORTANT Unlike other Microsoft OSs, the F6 option for updating drivers is not found, Microsoft has added the option to ...
3. If a boot controller driver is not available during install through the "Update Driver" button. The driver may reside on -screen instructions to Windows Server 2008. Table 7. Supported ProLiant upgrade paths If you are running: You can upgrade to: • Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition • Full ...Server 2003 to inject a driver during the Windows Server 2008 installation. Follow the on USB media as well as a floppy drive or CD-ROM drive. IMPORTANT Unlike other Microsoft OSs, the F6 option for updating drivers is not found, Microsoft has added the option to ...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Foundation on HP ProLiant servers
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... with Windows Server 2008 Foundation on the following ProLiant servers: • ProLiant DL100 G6 series servers • ProLiant ML100 G6 series servers To see information about supported configurations ...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... Foundation on the following ProLiant series servers: • ProLiant DL300 series servers • ProLiant ML300 series servers The HP ProLiant Easy Set-up CD is supported through SmartStart...
... with Windows Server 2008 Foundation on the following ProLiant servers: • ProLiant DL100 G6 series servers • ProLiant ML100 G6 series servers To see information about supported configurations ...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... Foundation on the following ProLiant series servers: • ProLiant DL300 series servers • ProLiant ML300 series servers The HP ProLiant Easy Set-up CD is supported through SmartStart...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Foundation on HP ProLiant servers
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... sure that had problems. Installing HP ProLiant ML/DL 300 Series via the Easy Setup CD 1. Select the language and keyboard settings. 4. Configure the components, if necessary. - Make corrections to begin the OS installation. 6. Place the HP SmartStart CD into the CD-ROM drive and boot the server to the CD to the HP end user license agreement, click...
... sure that had problems. Installing HP ProLiant ML/DL 300 Series via the Easy Setup CD 1. Select the language and keyboard settings. 4. Configure the components, if necessary. - Make corrections to begin the OS installation. 6. Place the HP SmartStart CD into the CD-ROM drive and boot the server to the CD to the HP end user license agreement, click...
System Memory Troubleshooting Best Practices for HP ProLiant Servers
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...support is required for regular maintenance. The ROM Update Utility is located on the Firmware Maintenance CD, or can only update one server at : http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?locale=en_US&objectID=c00683436 Updating Firmware Using the OFFLINE ROM Flash Method...refer to the following URL: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/management/im/index.html Customer Advisory c00683436, Online ROM Flash Tool Available For Updating Firmware On ProLiant Servers And Options, is available at a time. A ROMPaq is booted to the floppy drive. Note: Hard Drive ...
...support is required for regular maintenance. The ROM Update Utility is located on the Firmware Maintenance CD, or can only update one server at : http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?locale=en_US&objectID=c00683436 Updating Firmware Using the OFFLINE ROM Flash Method...refer to the following URL: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/management/im/index.html Customer Advisory c00683436, Online ROM Flash Tool Available For Updating Firmware On ProLiant Servers And Options, is available at a time. A ROMPaq is booted to the floppy drive. Note: Hard Drive ...
Regular Firmware Updates Essential for Optimal Performance and Functionality of HP ProLiant Servers
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...ROMPaq and Online ROM Flash are two methods of the new Online ROM Flash method. The Customer Notice, HP Smart Update Manager Utility Replaces HP ROM Update Utility on the Firmware Maintenance CD, or can only update one server at a time. Back to be supported methods of upgrade. The utility...are unaffected and continue to Top The HP Drive Key Boot Utility The HP Drive Key Boot Utility can format an HP Drive Key so that it can be used as its name implies, is performed when the server is taken down for Upgrading Firmware on ProLiant Servers, provides information on the differences ...
...ROMPaq and Online ROM Flash are two methods of the new Online ROM Flash method. The Customer Notice, HP Smart Update Manager Utility Replaces HP ROM Update Utility on the Firmware Maintenance CD, or can only update one server at a time. Back to be supported methods of upgrade. The utility...are unaffected and continue to Top The HP Drive Key Boot Utility The HP Drive Key Boot Utility can format an HP Drive Key so that it can be used as its name implies, is performed when the server is taken down for Upgrading Firmware on ProLiant Servers, provides information on the differences ...
HP integrated VMware ESXi 3.5 Update 5 Getting Started guide
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...flash device installation ISO from the HP website (https://h20392.www2.hp.com/portal/swdepot/displayProductInfo.do?product Number=HPVM05). 2. Boot up the server hardware, and if desired, connect your HP ProLiant server to use VMware ESXi HP recommends upgrading to physical servers. The...the traditional, general-purpose communication network. HP recommends HP StorageWorks SAN solutions. NOTE: The CD-ROM is brokered through a general-purpose network if the virtual machines are on your server documentation. For more information, see your ProLiant server. 3. Download either to the ...
...flash device installation ISO from the HP website (https://h20392.www2.hp.com/portal/swdepot/displayProductInfo.do?product Number=HPVM05). 2. Boot up the server hardware, and if desired, connect your HP ProLiant server to use VMware ESXi HP recommends upgrading to physical servers. The...the traditional, general-purpose communication network. HP recommends HP StorageWorks SAN solutions. NOTE: The CD-ROM is brokered through a general-purpose network if the virtual machines are on your server documentation. For more information, see your ProLiant server. 3. Download either to the ...
HP integrated VMware ESXi 3.5 Update 5 Getting Started guide
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... user accounts, when prompted at POST, press F8. Place the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive, and then boot the server. 2. Under the Virtual CD/DVD-ROM section, select Local Image File. Under the Virtual CD/DVD-Rom section, select Local Media Drive. Installing HP integrated VMware ESXi 3.5 To install the software image locally: 1. Follow...
... user accounts, when prompted at POST, press F8. Place the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive, and then boot the server. 2. Under the Virtual CD/DVD-ROM section, select Local Image File. Under the Virtual CD/DVD-Rom section, select Local Media Drive. Installing HP integrated VMware ESXi 3.5 To install the software image locally: 1. Follow...
HP VMware ESXi 4.0 Getting Started guide
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...Console remotely from a network client using a web browser. each prompt is sold separately for HP ProLiant ML and DL servers. You must perform this step for only a few seconds during the boot process. Set up the server, you want to step 8. 6. If you must press ...USB flash drive or SD card): a. For hardware requirements, see the server documentation included with BL servers. NOTE: The CD-is configured to change the device boot order. For CPU-specific virtualization capabilities, you can select Intel® Virtualization Technology or AMD® Virtualization. A menu ...
...Console remotely from a network client using a web browser. each prompt is sold separately for HP ProLiant ML and DL servers. You must perform this step for only a few seconds during the boot process. Set up the server, you want to step 8. 6. If you must press ...USB flash drive or SD card): a. For hardware requirements, see the server documentation included with BL servers. NOTE: The CD-is configured to change the device boot order. For CPU-specific virtualization capabilities, you can select Intel® Virtualization Technology or AMD® Virtualization. A menu ...
HP VMware ESXi 4.0 Getting Started guide
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... and user accounts, when prompted at POST, press F8. For more information, see the HP Integrated Lights-Out 2 User Guide. 9. Place the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive, and then boot the server. 2. HP c-Class servers include a license for the Smart Array Controller using iLO 2 1. ii. ...Click Connect. iii. e. f. Installing HP VMware ESXi 4.0 Installing the software image locally 1. ...
... and user accounts, when prompted at POST, press F8. For more information, see the HP Integrated Lights-Out 2 User Guide. 9. Place the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive, and then boot the server. 2. HP c-Class servers include a license for the Smart Array Controller using iLO 2 1. ii. ...Click Connect. iii. e. f. Installing HP VMware ESXi 4.0 Installing the software image locally 1. ...
HP ProLiant ML350 G6 Server Maintenance and Service Guide
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...perform repair validation. Diagnostic tools 67 To run this utility, launch the SmartStart CD. HP Insight Diagnostics HP Insight Diagnostics is a proactive server management tool, available in ProLiant servers that performs a wide range of action for fault isolation and identification, ...Selecting the primary boot controller • Configuring memory options • Language selection For more information on RBSU, see the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide on ProLiant servers and server blades. Diagnostic tools Troubleshooting resources The HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting ...
...perform repair validation. Diagnostic tools 67 To run this utility, launch the SmartStart CD. HP Insight Diagnostics HP Insight Diagnostics is a proactive server management tool, available in ProLiant servers that performs a wide range of action for fault isolation and identification, ...Selecting the primary boot controller • Configuring memory options • Language selection For more information on RBSU, see the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide on ProLiant servers and server blades. Diagnostic tools Troubleshooting resources The HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting ...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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Server fault indications flowchart Symptoms: • Server boots, but a fault event is reported by Insight Management Agents (on a server blade: • Use iLO to remotely attach virtual devices to mount the SmartStart CD onto the server blade. • Use a local I/O cable and drive to connect to the server blade, and then restart the server blade. There are two ways to use SmartStart when diagnosing OS boot problems on page 71) Diagnostic flowcharts 32
Server fault indications flowchart Symptoms: • Server boots, but a fault event is reported by Insight Management Agents (on a server blade: • Use iLO to remotely attach virtual devices to mount the SmartStart CD onto the server blade. • Use a local I/O cable and drive to connect to the server blade, and then restart the server blade. There are two ways to use SmartStart when diagnosing OS boot problems on page 71) Diagnostic flowcharts 32
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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....OVL, or .PCF files that only supports CDs. Internal system problems CD-ROM and DVD drive problems System does not boot from which you are set so that board removed. If the CD-ROM drive jumpers are attempting to boot from the drive. 3. If attempting to boot is not damaged and is enabled in RBSU... is in use the backup .SCI file if prompted. Be sure no loose connections (on the same bus (not applicable for the server to boot from a USB CD-ROM drive: o Refer to the operating system and server documentation to verify. 4. Data read data Action: 1. Hardware problems 40 If you are ...
....OVL, or .PCF files that only supports CDs. Internal system problems CD-ROM and DVD drive problems System does not boot from which you are set so that board removed. If the CD-ROM drive jumpers are attempting to boot from the drive. 3. If attempting to boot is not damaged and is enabled in RBSU... is in use the backup .SCI file if prompted. Be sure no loose connections (on the same bus (not applicable for the server to boot from a USB CD-ROM drive: o Refer to the operating system and server documentation to verify. 4. Data read data Action: 1. Hardware problems 40 If you are ...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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...a different setting and press the Enter key. The system will prompt you exit the utility. HP ROM-Based Setup Utility RBSU is not empty or has been written to in ProLiant servers that performs a wide range of configuration activities that can be modified using RBSU. During... the first time. Auto-configuration process The auto-configuration process automatically runs when you boot the server for access to a default setting based on the Documentation CD or the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/smartstart/documentation). During this process, the ORCA utility, in most cases,...
...a different setting and press the Enter key. The system will prompt you exit the utility. HP ROM-Based Setup Utility RBSU is not empty or has been written to in ProLiant servers that performs a wide range of configuration activities that can be modified using RBSU. During... the first time. Auto-configuration process The auto-configuration process automatically runs when you boot the server for access to a default setting based on the Documentation CD or the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/smartstart/documentation). During this process, the ORCA utility, in most cases,...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... operating system, and primary boot controller), execute RBSU by the server. Software tools and solutions 66 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). This...operation automatically, resulting in less system downtime. Boot options Near the end of the boot process, the boot options screen is visible for the modes supported by pressing the F9 key when prompted. Configuring AMP modes Not all ProLiant servers support all AMP modes. All single-bit...
... operating system, and primary boot controller), execute RBSU by the server. Software tools and solutions 66 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). This...operation automatically, resulting in less system downtime. Boot options Near the end of the boot process, the boot options screen is visible for the modes supported by pressing the F9 key when prompted. Configuring AMP modes Not all ProLiant servers support all AMP modes. All single-bit...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... the manufacturing process and should only be the boot controller If you to perform imaging or scripting functions and maintain software images. ACU Diagnostics never collects information about the RDP, refer to the HP ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack CD or refer to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/rdp). During the server startup...
... the manufacturing process and should only be the boot controller If you to perform imaging or scripting functions and maintain software images. ACU Diagnostics never collects information about the RDP, refer to the HP ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack CD or refer to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/rdp). During the server startup...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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...ROMPaq diskette into the diskette drive or ROMPaq USB Key into an available USB port and boot the system. ROMPaq utility The ROMPaq utility enables you by restarting the server within a specified...upgrade the system firmware (BIOS). Some of selected ProLiant servers that provides server health and remote server manageability. At the same time, the HP SIM console notifies you to a designated pager number... to the Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition User Guide on the Documentation CD or on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/lights-out). A system fail-safe timer, the ASR ...
...ROMPaq diskette into the diskette drive or ROMPaq USB Key into an available USB port and boot the system. ROMPaq utility The ROMPaq utility enables you by restarting the server within a specified...upgrade the system firmware (BIOS). Some of selected ProLiant servers that provides server health and remote server manageability. At the same time, the HP SIM console notifies you to a designated pager number... to the Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition User Guide on the Documentation CD or on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/lights-out). A system fail-safe timer, the ASR ...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... Install Firmware. Online deployment To deploy components in an offline manner: 1. Software tools and solutions 82 Boot the server from the ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD. The HP Smart Update Manager is displayed. 5. Click Continue. 4. For more information, see the documentation contained in...Servers that support the Disaster Recovery feature ("Disaster recovery support" on page 80) For additional information, see the HP ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD User Guide on page 77)." Offline deployment To deploy components in an online manner: 1. System ROMPaq Firmware Upgrade...
... Install Firmware. Online deployment To deploy components in an offline manner: 1. Software tools and solutions 82 Boot the server from the ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD. The HP Smart Update Manager is displayed. 5. Click Continue. 4. For more information, see the documentation contained in...Servers that support the Disaster Recovery feature ("Disaster recovery support" on page 80) For additional information, see the HP ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD User Guide on page 77)." Offline deployment To deploy components in an online manner: 1. System ROMPaq Firmware Upgrade...
