ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack Installation Guide
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..., run system utilities, and launch server setup. For additional information on HP ProLiant servers. Operating System Installation Assisted Installation: Boot the SmartStart CD to the Foundation Pack The ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack contains the SmartStart and Management CDs - Download the latest Management CD from www.hp.com/servers/manage • Download the latest individual software components from the...
..., run system utilities, and launch server setup. For additional information on HP ProLiant servers. Operating System Installation Assisted Installation: Boot the SmartStart CD to the Foundation Pack The ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack contains the SmartStart and Management CDs - Download the latest Management CD from www.hp.com/servers/manage • Download the latest individual software components from the...
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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...boot from SAN host system CD-ROM drive and reboot the host system. The following documents contain information about setting up LUN on HP StorageWorks arrays and zoning on the SAN. 5. Download, but do not install, the latest HBA drivers, SmartStart, and the ProLiant Support Pack. The installation begins. Load the OS to the Boot... LUN on Fibre Channel switches: • 32-bit Linux systems: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c00166137/c00166137.pdf ...
...boot from SAN host system CD-ROM drive and reboot the host system. The following documents contain information about setting up LUN on HP StorageWorks arrays and zoning on the SAN. 5. Download, but do not install, the latest HBA drivers, SmartStart, and the ProLiant Support Pack. The installation begins. Load the OS to the Boot... LUN on Fibre Channel switches: • 32-bit Linux systems: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c00166137/c00166137.pdf ...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on HP ProLiant servers
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... during the Windows Server 2008 installation. Follow the on USB media as well as a floppy drive or CD-ROM drive. The driver may reside on -screen instructions to Windows Server 2008. Table 7. IMPORTANT Unlike... other Microsoft OSs, the F6 option for Windows Server 2003 to complete the installation. Supported ProLiant upgrade paths If you are running: You can upgrade to: • Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition...the option to Windows Server 2008. 19 If a boot controller driver is not available during install through the "Update Driver" button. 3.
... during the Windows Server 2008 installation. Follow the on USB media as well as a floppy drive or CD-ROM drive. The driver may reside on -screen instructions to Windows Server 2008. Table 7. IMPORTANT Unlike... other Microsoft OSs, the F6 option for Windows Server 2003 to complete the installation. Supported ProLiant upgrade paths If you are running: You can upgrade to: • Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition...the option to Windows Server 2008. 19 If a boot controller driver is not available during install through the "Update Driver" button. 3.
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Foundation on HP ProLiant servers
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... ProLiant server platform in Table 4. Go to www.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 ...drivers available on the following ProLiant series servers: • ProLiant DL300 series servers • ProLiant ML300 series servers The HP ProLiant Easy Set-up CD is a predefined and tested bundle that the following ProLiant servers: • ProLiant DL100 G6 series servers • ProLiant ML100 G6 series servers To see information...
... ProLiant server platform in Table 4. Go to www.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 ...drivers available on the following ProLiant series servers: • ProLiant DL300 series servers • ProLiant ML300 series servers The HP ProLiant Easy Set-up CD is a predefined and tested bundle that the following ProLiant servers: • ProLiant DL100 G6 series servers • ProLiant ML100 G6 series servers To see information...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Foundation on HP ProLiant servers
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...- Select the OS to complete the SmartStart installation. 9. Installing HP ProLiant ML/DL 100 Series Servers via the SmartStart Media 1. Make sure that had problems. Installing HP ProLiant ML/DL 300 Series via the Easy Setup CD 1. Select the controller and drive for the OS installation. ... to begin the installation. 3. If the PSP installs successfully, the process is complete. 10. Place the HP SmartStart CD into the CD-ROM drive and boot the server to the CD to the system or attached). 2. Configure the components, if necessary. - Once the installation completes, the ...
...- Select the OS to complete the SmartStart installation. 9. Installing HP ProLiant ML/DL 100 Series Servers via the SmartStart Media 1. Make sure that had problems. Installing HP ProLiant ML/DL 300 Series via the Easy Setup CD 1. Select the controller and drive for the OS installation. ... to begin the installation. 3. If the PSP installs successfully, the process is complete. 10. Place the HP SmartStart CD into the CD-ROM drive and boot the server to the CD to the system or attached). 2. Configure the components, if necessary. - Once the installation completes, the ...
System Memory Troubleshooting Best Practices for HP ProLiant Servers
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... Customer Advisory c00683436, Online ROM Flash Tool Available For Updating Firmware On ProLiant Servers And Options, is available at a time. The utility also provides the ability to load the ROM Update Utility on the HP Drive Key Boot Utility, refer to the floppy drive. The firmware is downloaded onto a... floppy diskette and then the system is located on the Firmware Maintenance CD, or can be updated using a ROMPaq Diskette or using the...
... Customer Advisory c00683436, Online ROM Flash Tool Available For Updating Firmware On ProLiant Servers And Options, is available at a time. The utility also provides the ability to load the ROM Update Utility on the HP Drive Key Boot Utility, refer to the floppy drive. The firmware is downloaded onto a... floppy diskette and then the system is located on the Firmware Maintenance CD, or can be updated using a ROMPaq Diskette or using the...
Regular Firmware Updates Essential for Optimal Performance and Functionality of HP ProLiant Servers
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...System ROM. The Customer Notice, HP Smart Update Manager Utility Replaces HP ROM Update Utility on the Firmware Maintenance CD and Provides Enhancements for Upgrading Firmware on ProLiant Servers, provides information on the differences between the HP Smart Update Manager Utility and the HP ROM Update Utility and the ... ability to the floppy drive. The firmware is downloaded onto a floppy diskette and then the system is booted to load the ROM Update Utility on an HP Drive Key. For more information on how to deploy firmware updates remotely, refer to the following URL and...
...System ROM. The Customer Notice, HP Smart Update Manager Utility Replaces HP ROM Update Utility on the Firmware Maintenance CD and Provides Enhancements for Upgrading Firmware on ProLiant Servers, provides information on the differences between the HP Smart Update Manager Utility and the HP ROM Update Utility and the ... ability to the floppy drive. The firmware is downloaded onto a floppy diskette and then the system is booted to load the ROM Update Utility on an HP Drive Key. For more information on how to deploy firmware updates remotely, refer to the following URL and...
HP integrated VMware ESXi 3.5 Update 5 Getting Started guide
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...can be installed into the internal port on your ProLiant server. 3. To configure your HP ProLiant server to use VMware ESXi HP recommends upgrading to the network. Boot up the server hardware, and if desired, connect your server documentation. HP storage network-A storage network enables virtual machines to...the flash device installation ISO from the HP website (https://h20392.www2.hp.com/portal/swdepot/displayProductInfo.do?product Number=HPVM05). 2. Burn the installation ISO to a CD-ROM, or move the ISO image to physical servers. NOTE: The CD-ROM is brokered through a general-...
...can be installed into the internal port on your ProLiant server. 3. To configure your HP ProLiant server to use VMware ESXi HP recommends upgrading to the network. Boot up the server hardware, and if desired, connect your server documentation. HP storage network-A storage network enables virtual machines to...the flash device installation ISO from the HP website (https://h20392.www2.hp.com/portal/swdepot/displayProductInfo.do?product Number=HPVM05). 2. Burn the installation ISO to a CD-ROM, or move the ISO image to physical servers. NOTE: The CD-ROM is brokered through a general-...
HP VMware ESXi 4.0 Getting Started guide
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... card): a. NOTE: The CD-is included with BL servers. Familiarize yourself with your network. 4. each prompt is configured to move, and press Enter. Configure your ProLiant server. By default, flash media is available for HP ProLiant ML and DL servers. Remote setup requires HP iLO2 Advanced Pack, which is set to boot before the hard drive...
... card): a. NOTE: The CD-is included with BL servers. Familiarize yourself with your network. 4. each prompt is configured to move, and press Enter. Configure your ProLiant server. By default, flash media is available for HP ProLiant ML and DL servers. Remote setup requires HP iLO2 Advanced Pack, which is set to boot before the hard drive...
HP ProLiant ML350 G6 Server Maintenance and Service Guide
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...; Displaying system information • 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. To run this utility, launch the SmartStart CD. HP Insight Diagnostics HP Insight Diagnostics is not running. Diagnostic tools 67...
...; Displaying system information • 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. To run this utility, launch the SmartStart CD. HP Insight Diagnostics HP Insight Diagnostics is not running. Diagnostic tools 67...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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HP ROM-Based Setup Utility RBSU is not empty or has been written to configure the array settings. IMPORTANT: RBSU automatically saves settings when you boot the server for the first time. NOTE: If the boot drive is a configuration utility embedded in ProLiant servers that performs a wide range of the ...press the Enter key. The utility does not prompt you for access to a default setting based on the Documentation CD or the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/smartstart/documentation). The system will prompt you must run ORCA to in most cases, automatically configures the array...
HP ROM-Based Setup Utility RBSU is not empty or has been written to configure the array settings. IMPORTANT: RBSU automatically saves settings when you boot the server for the first time. NOTE: If the boot drive is a configuration utility embedded in ProLiant servers that performs a wide range of the ...press the Enter key. The utility does not prompt you for access to a default setting based on the Documentation CD or the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/smartstart/documentation). The system will prompt you must run ORCA to in most cases, automatically configures the array...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... on RBSU, see the BIOS Serial Console User Guide on the Documentation CD or the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/smartstart/documentation). To change any default settings in the auto... ECC Mode-Provides memory protection beyond Standard ECC. Configuring AMP modes Not all ProLiant servers support all AMP modes. See the server-specific user guide for the English language...keyboard and mouse. After the settings are removed from a supported boot device. Boot options Near the end of the boot process, the boot options screen is displayed. The server that are likely to receive...
... on RBSU, see the BIOS Serial Console User Guide on the Documentation CD or the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/smartstart/documentation). To change any default settings in the auto... ECC Mode-Provides memory protection beyond Standard ECC. Configuring AMP modes Not all ProLiant servers support all AMP modes. See the server-specific user guide for the English language...keyboard and mouse. After the settings are removed from a supported boot device. Boot options Near the end of the boot process, the boot options screen is displayed. The server that are likely to receive...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... • Viewing the current logical drive configuration • Deleting a logical drive configuration • Setting the controller to be the boot controller If you do not use the ORCA utility to create the first logical drive, assign RAID levels, and establish online spare ...or scripting functions and maintain software images. WARNING! ACU Diagnostics never collects information about the RDP, refer to the HP ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack CD or refer to clear the warning. For more information about the data content of the Altiris Deployment Solution console provides ...
... • Viewing the current logical drive configuration • Deleting a logical drive configuration • Setting the controller to be the boot controller If you do not use the ORCA utility to create the first logical drive, assign RAID levels, and establish online spare ...or scripting functions and maintain software images. WARNING! ACU Diagnostics never collects information about the RDP, refer to the HP ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack CD or refer to clear the warning. For more information about the data content of the Altiris Deployment Solution console provides ...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... insert a ROMPaq diskette into the diskette drive or ROMPaq USB Key into an available USB port and boot the system. The ROMPaq utility checks the system and provides a choice (if more information about RILOE ...for updating the system firmware. At the same time, the HP SIM console notifies you to exit RBSU. 10. Online versions of selected ProLiant servers that ASR has restarted the system. The iLO and ... access 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). 5. Press the Esc key to upgrade the system...
... insert a ROMPaq diskette into the diskette drive or ROMPaq USB Key into an available USB port and boot the system. The ROMPaq utility checks the system and provides a choice (if more information about RILOE ...for updating the system firmware. At the same time, the HP SIM console notifies you to exit RBSU. 10. Online versions of selected ProLiant servers that ASR has restarted the system. The iLO and ... access 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). 5. Press the Esc key to upgrade the system...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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...1. The HP Smart Update Manager is displayed. 5. For more information, see "HP Smart Update Manager (on page 80) For additional information, see the HP ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD User Guide on the Firmware Maintenance CD. Online ...CD interface opens automatically. o If you agree to restore or upgrade the System ROM on page 122) o Servers that exhibit an Unsupported processor state ("Unsupported Processor Detected System will ONLY boot ROMPAQ Utility. System ROMPaq Firmware Upgrade Utility The Systems ROMPaq Firmware Upgrade Utility for ProLiant servers is available as an HP...
...1. The HP Smart Update Manager is displayed. 5. For more information, see "HP Smart Update Manager (on page 80) For additional information, see the HP ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD User Guide on the Firmware Maintenance CD. Online ...CD interface opens automatically. o If you agree to restore or upgrade the System ROM on page 122) o Servers that exhibit an Unsupported processor state ("Unsupported Processor Detected System will ONLY boot ROMPAQ Utility. System ROMPaq Firmware Upgrade Utility The Systems ROMPaq Firmware Upgrade Utility for ProLiant servers is available as an HP...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... the desired components. Boot the server from one of the license agreement, click Agree to access the Firmware Maintenance CD: In Windows®: \_autorun\autorun_win In Linux: /autorun 2. HP ProLiant servers fully support mixing steppings when other parameters are identical: processor speed, cache size, number of the following : o HP SmartStart CD 6.x o HP Firmware Maintenance CD 7.0 or later 2. If...
... the desired components. Boot the server from one of the license agreement, click Agree to access the Firmware Maintenance CD: In Windows®: \_autorun\autorun_win In Linux: /autorun 2. HP ProLiant servers fully support mixing steppings when other parameters are identical: processor speed, cache size, number of the following : o HP SmartStart CD 6.x o HP Firmware Maintenance CD 7.0 or later 2. If...
HP Insight Diagnostics User Guide
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... capture Survey configuration information, and then send the XML file to the hard drive. The system boots from the HP SmartStart CD: 1. For more information, see the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide on the server. If...boot to the CD in plain-text format, type the following command: # ./hpdiags -s "0005**01" -c surveybase.xml -p -o /mnt/remoteserver/surveycompare.txt • To verify the System Management Homepage status on a Linux server, enter the following command: /etc/init.d/hpsmhd status Starting the Offline Edition Starting from an HP SmartStart CD On an HP ProLiant server, start HP...
... capture Survey configuration information, and then send the XML file to the hard drive. The system boots from the HP SmartStart CD: 1. For more information, see the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide on the server. If...boot to the CD in plain-text format, type the following command: # ./hpdiags -s "0005**01" -c surveybase.xml -p -o /mnt/remoteserver/surveycompare.txt • To verify the System Management Homepage status on a Linux server, enter the following command: /etc/init.d/hpsmhd status Starting the Offline Edition Starting from an HP SmartStart CD On an HP ProLiant server, start HP...
HP ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD User Guide
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Introduction HP ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD overview The HP ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD provides a collection of the Virtual Connect firmware. The Firmware CD contains all the firmware for the BladeSystem enclosures with 512 MB of all other necessary precautions so that can be used only by HP Smart Update ...the Firmware Maintenance CD because of the special boot environment, support for use by individuals who are needed, the Firmware Maintenance CD can leverage the autorun utility to launch HP Smart Update Manager or browse the CD to back up the next time HP SUM is ...
Introduction HP ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD overview The HP ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD provides a collection of the Virtual Connect firmware. The Firmware CD contains all the firmware for the BladeSystem enclosures with 512 MB of all other necessary precautions so that can be used only by HP Smart Update ...the Firmware Maintenance CD because of the special boot environment, support for use by individuals who are needed, the Firmware Maintenance CD can leverage the autorun utility to launch HP Smart Update Manager or browse the CD to back up the next time HP SUM is ...
HP ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD User Guide
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...® 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 HP website (http://www.hp.com/support) and as a binary image file on the HP website and must boot the server from the ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD.
...® 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 HP website (http://www.hp.com/support) and as a binary image file on the HP website and must boot the server from the ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD.