ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack Installation Guide
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... U.S. For additional information on server configuration and OS installation. Boot the SmartStart CD and click Getting Started, for HP ProLiant server products. IMPORTANT: Server hardware and array controller configuration is automatically installed after the assisted installation. Server setup walks... and Driver download pages available from www.hp.com/go /HPwbem Extend your HP server platforms running Windows or Linux. • Download or buy a ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack from www.hp.com/support • Use HP SIM and Version Control to automatically download...
... U.S. For additional information on server configuration and OS installation. Boot the SmartStart CD and click Getting Started, for HP ProLiant server products. IMPORTANT: Server hardware and array controller configuration is automatically installed after the assisted installation. Server setup walks... and Driver download pages available from www.hp.com/go /HPwbem Extend your HP server platforms running Windows or Linux. • Download or buy a ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack from www.hp.com/support • Use HP SIM and Version Control to automatically download...
Booting HP ProLiant servers from a storage area network
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... a CD installation: 1. Download, but do not install, the latest HBA drivers, SmartStart, and the ProLiant Support Pack. This step completes the configuration. 6. Setting up LUN on HP StorageWorks arrays and zoning on Fibre Channel switches NOTE: All supported OSs must be prompted for any SAN...Enter to the Boot LUN on Fibre Channel switches: • 32-bit Linux systems: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c00166137/c00166137.pdf • Itanium-based Linux systems: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c00166110/c00166110.pdf • Windows Server 2003 ...
... a CD installation: 1. Download, but do not install, the latest HBA drivers, SmartStart, and the ProLiant Support Pack. This step completes the configuration. 6. Setting up LUN on HP StorageWorks arrays and zoning on Fibre Channel switches NOTE: All supported OSs must be prompted for any SAN...Enter to the Boot LUN on Fibre Channel switches: • 32-bit Linux systems: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c00166137/c00166137.pdf • Itanium-based Linux systems: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c00166110/c00166110.pdf • Windows Server 2003 ...
Booting HP ProLiant servers from a storage area network
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... or All Computers. Customers who will use local storage as well as the first visible LUN. For Linux Edition, click on the target server. 9. Execute the Deploy ProLiant BL System Configuration (Boot From SAN) job from the provisioned SAN storage. 7. Hardware Configuration\System job... Move the mouse cursor over the target server. Using the target server's HBA WWID from the Server Deployment Toolbox\2A - Execute the Write ProLiant ML/DL/BL QLogic HBA Configuration [server specific] job from Step 3. OS Installation (Scripted) job folders. 5 NOTE: To determine the target...
... or All Computers. Customers who will use local storage as well as the first visible LUN. For Linux Edition, click on the target server. 9. Execute the Deploy ProLiant BL System Configuration (Boot From SAN) job from the provisioned SAN storage. 7. Hardware Configuration\System job... Move the mouse cursor over the target server. Using the target server's HBA WWID from the Server Deployment Toolbox\2A - Execute the Write ProLiant ML/DL/BL QLogic HBA Configuration [server specific] job from Step 3. OS Installation (Scripted) job folders. 5 NOTE: To determine the target...
Booting HP ProLiant servers from a storage area network
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...file: --driveorder=sda Copy and modify the desired job to point to the end of each part command: --ondisk=sda On Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3, you can deploy additional servers using imaging, you must be installed in the Server Replication job folder to eliminate the array configuration tasks. Copy...that is incompatible" or return errors like "Invalid Partition." Scripted installs If multiple LUNs are visible to the HBA, by default the Red Hat Linux kickstart file will cause an OS failure due to a drive that is "unformatted, damaged, or formatted with an embedded array controller to boot ...
...file: --driveorder=sda Copy and modify the desired job to point to the end of each part command: --ondisk=sda On Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3, you can deploy additional servers using imaging, you must be installed in the Server Replication job folder to eliminate the array configuration tasks. Copy...that is incompatible" or return errors like "Invalid Partition." Scripted installs If multiple LUNs are visible to the HBA, by default the Red Hat Linux kickstart file will cause an OS failure due to a drive that is "unformatted, damaged, or formatted with an embedded array controller to boot ...
Citrix XenDesktop architecture and implementation on ProLiant servers
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... - The solution should be extended with optional plug-ins for more extensive management for HP ProLiant servers and storage. Citrix XenServer HP Enterprise Edition requires remote storage such as providing a flexible infrastructure that all requirements are met, all functions of...HP SIM and VMM Citrix XenServer HP Select and Enterprise Editions integrate with or without Service Pack 1. • HP PVC or XenCenter host - XenCenter can run on Microsoft Windows, Linux or HP-UX operating environments, manages the lifecycle of HP products support the XenDesktop solution. HP...
... - The solution should be extended with optional plug-ins for more extensive management for HP ProLiant servers and storage. Citrix XenServer HP Enterprise Edition requires remote storage such as providing a flexible infrastructure that all requirements are met, all functions of...HP SIM and VMM Citrix XenServer HP Select and Enterprise Editions integrate with or without Service Pack 1. • HP PVC or XenCenter host - XenCenter can run on Microsoft Windows, Linux or HP-UX operating environments, manages the lifecycle of HP products support the XenDesktop solution. HP...
Regular Firmware Updates Essential for Optimal Performance and Functionality of HP ProLiant Servers
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... How Can I Tell If A New Firmware Update Is Available? The following URL: www.hp.com/go/myadvisory HP System Management Homepage Utility The System Management Homepage is a utility that a ProLiant server is running the latest updates for the behavior of regular firmware updates to ensure that ...in a customer's profile are delivered via Subscriber's Choice at the following results are needed to do so. Version Control checks for Linux. The System Management Homepage software is installed, the Version Control Agent page displays two columns. Once the System Management Homepage is ...
... How Can I Tell If A New Firmware Update Is Available? The following URL: www.hp.com/go/myadvisory HP System Management Homepage Utility The System Management Homepage is a utility that a ProLiant server is running the latest updates for the behavior of regular firmware updates to ensure that ...in a customer's profile are delivered via Subscriber's Choice at the following results are needed to do so. Version Control checks for Linux. The System Management Homepage software is installed, the Version Control Agent page displays two columns. Once the System Management Homepage is ...
Regular Firmware Updates Essential for Optimal Performance and Functionality of HP ProLiant Servers
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...The server can be scheduled for any options that are installed using the ProLiant Remote Deployment Utility, the ProLiant Remote Deployment Console Utility, and other HP server management technologies, such as HP Systems Insight Manager (HP SIM). Once a firmware update is available, the next step is ...Online ROM Flash is unavailable 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.hp.com/support/files/server/us ...
...The server can be scheduled for any options that are installed using the ProLiant Remote Deployment Utility, the ProLiant Remote Deployment Console Utility, and other HP server management technologies, such as HP Systems Insight Manager (HP SIM). Once a firmware update is available, the next step is ...Online ROM Flash is unavailable 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.hp.com/support/files/server/us ...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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......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 ... 58 Operating system problems ...58 Operating system updates ...59 Restoring to a backed-up version ...60 When to Reconfigure or Reload Software 60 Linux operating systems ...61 Application software problems ...61 Software locks up ...61 Errors occur after a software setting is changed 61 Errors occur after...
......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 ... 58 Operating system problems ...58 Operating system updates ...59 Restoring to a backed-up version ...60 When to Reconfigure or Reload Software 60 Linux operating systems ...61 Application software problems ...61 Software locks up ...61 Errors occur after a software setting is changed 61 Errors occur after...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... ...70 StorageWorks library and tape tools 70 HP Systems Insight Manager ...70 Management Agents...71 HP ProLiant Essentials Virtualization Management Software 71 HP ProLiant Essentials Vulnerability and Patch Management Pack 71 HP Insight Server Migration software for ProLiant 72 HP ProLiant Essentials Performance Management Pack 72 HP Insight Control Environment Suites 72 HP Insight Control Linux Edition ...73 System Management homepage...73...
... ...70 StorageWorks library and tape tools 70 HP Systems Insight Manager ...70 Management Agents...71 HP ProLiant Essentials Virtualization Management Software 71 HP ProLiant Essentials Vulnerability and Patch Management Pack 71 HP Insight Server Migration software for ProLiant 72 HP ProLiant Essentials Performance Management Pack 72 HP Insight Control Environment Suites 72 HP Insight Control Linux Edition ...73 System Management homepage...73...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... MSG_CPU_RR_11 ...169 MSG_CPU_RR_12 ...169 MSG_CPU_RR_13 ...169 MSG_CPU_RR_14 ...169 MSG_CPU_RR_15 ...170 MSG_CPU_RR_16 ...170 MSG_CPU_RR_17 ...170 Contacting HP ...171 Contacting HP technical support or an authorized reseller 171 Customer self repair...171 Server information you need ...172 Operating system information... you need 172 Microsoft® operating systems ...172 Linux operating systems ...173 Novell NetWare operating systems 174...
... MSG_CPU_RR_11 ...169 MSG_CPU_RR_12 ...169 MSG_CPU_RR_13 ...169 MSG_CPU_RR_14 ...169 MSG_CPU_RR_15 ...170 MSG_CPU_RR_16 ...170 MSG_CPU_RR_17 ...170 Contacting HP ...171 Contacting HP technical support or an authorized reseller 171 Customer self repair...171 Server information you need ...172 Operating system information... you need 172 Microsoft® operating systems ...172 Linux operating systems ...173 Novell NetWare operating systems 174...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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...® and distributions of a service pack Action: Follow the instructions for the Linux distributions (if any) can be found at the HP website (http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/linux/processor-notes.html). Before updating the operating system, read the release notes for ...two processor(s) o Disable Hyper-Threading in RBSU, then apply SP1 before adding the additional processor(s) and re-enabling Hyper-Threading Linux distributions • Additional information and the appropriate solutions for updating the operating system ("Operating system updates" on servers with either ...
...® and distributions of a service pack Action: Follow the instructions for the Linux distributions (if any) can be found at the HP website (http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/linux/processor-notes.html). Before updating the operating system, read the release notes for ...two processor(s) o Disable Hyper-Threading in RBSU, then apply SP1 before adding the additional processor(s) and re-enabling Hyper-Threading Linux distributions • Additional information and the appropriate solutions for updating the operating system ("Operating system updates" on servers with either ...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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...-Emergency boot diskette. Errors occur after the system software is installed Action: • Check the application log and operating system log for ProLiant website (http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/servers/linux). Refer to determine if they are the cause of the software vendor for more information. o Sun Solaris-Device Configuration Assistant boot...
...-Emergency boot diskette. Errors occur after the system software is installed Action: • Check the application log and operating system log for ProLiant website (http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/servers/linux). Refer to determine if they are the cause of the software vendor for more information. o Sun Solaris-Device Configuration Assistant boot...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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...modes, enabling faster configuration or greater control over the configuration options • Remains available any error or warning conditions encountered. For Linux servers, refer to Mirrored Memory Mode, and it requires less memory allocation than full redundancy. Each ACU Diagnostics report contains a ...Memory Mode-Provides protection against uncorrectable memory errors that the server is on • Displays on the Documentation CD or the HP website (http://www.hp.com). If the system supports hot-plug memory, the failed memory can select the following : • Device status •...
...modes, enabling faster configuration or greater control over the configuration options • Remains available any error or warning conditions encountered. For Linux servers, refer to Mirrored Memory Mode, and it requires less memory allocation than full redundancy. Each ACU Diagnostics report contains a ...Memory Mode-Provides protection against uncorrectable memory errors that the server is on • Displays on the Documentation CD or the HP website (http://www.hp.com). If the system supports hot-plug memory, the failed memory can select the following : • Device status •...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... that acts as a backup, enabling you to switch easily to -use interface customized for blades and optimized for the HP BladeSystem and its c-Class and p-Class ProLiant server blades. Built on each side of the ROM. Redundant ROM support The server enables you experience a power failure while... flashing the ROM. HP Insight Control Linux Edition HP Insight Control Linux Edition is an all-in-one side of the ROM contains the ...
... that acts as a backup, enabling you to switch easily to -use interface customized for blades and optimized for the HP BladeSystem and its c-Class and p-Class ProLiant server blades. Built on each side of the ROM. Redundant ROM support The server enables you experience a power failure while... flashing the ROM. HP Insight Control Linux Edition HP Insight Control Linux Edition is an all-in-one side of the ROM contains the ...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... is not running. Available in Microsoft® Windows® and Linux versions, the utility helps to the High Availability website (http://h18004.www1.hp.com/solutions/enterprise/highavailability). Specifically, HP provides legacy USB functionality for cluster troubleshooting information. Standard support is ... refer to assist IT administrators who verify server installations, troubleshoot problems, and perform repair validation. USB support HP provides both offline and online versions, that captures system configuration and other related data needed for USB devices through ...
... is not running. Available in Microsoft® Windows® and Linux versions, the utility helps to the High Availability website (http://h18004.www1.hp.com/solutions/enterprise/highavailability). Specifically, HP provides legacy USB functionality for cluster troubleshooting information. Standard support is ... refer to assist IT administrators who verify server installations, troubleshoot problems, and perform repair validation. USB support HP provides both offline and online versions, that captures system configuration and other related data needed for USB devices through ...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... IML viewers o For NetWare: IML Viewer o For Windows®: IML Viewer o For Linux: IML Viewer Application • From within the iLO and iLO 2 user interface • From within HP Insight Diagnostics (on one pass. NOTE: The current version of drive history and controller error... that may not be supported by the server, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support). The diagnosis feature should be installed through the HP PSP ("ProLiant Support Packs" on page 77). HP Insight Diagnostics survey functionality HP Insight Diagnostics (on page 74) provides survey functionality that ...
... IML viewers o For NetWare: IML Viewer o For Windows®: IML Viewer o For Linux: IML Viewer Application • From within the iLO and iLO 2 user interface • From within HP Insight Diagnostics (on one pass. NOTE: The current version of drive history and controller error... that may not be supported by the server, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support). The diagnosis feature should be installed through the HP PSP ("ProLiant Support Packs" on page 77). HP Insight Diagnostics survey functionality HP Insight Diagnostics (on page 74) provides survey functionality that ...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... secure remote support for environments with 1 to assist in line with HP. The software supports HP EVA storage devices, HP ProLiant, BladeSystems, HP Integrity and HP 9000 servers running Microsoft Windows, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Novell SUSE and Novell Netware. It is targeted for nearly all HP storage controllers and disk drives. Download from the SmartStart CD ("SmartStart...
... secure remote support for environments with 1 to assist in line with HP. The software supports HP EVA storage devices, HP ProLiant, BladeSystems, HP Integrity and HP 9000 servers running Microsoft Windows, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Novell SUSE and Novell Netware. It is targeted for nearly all HP storage controllers and disk drives. Download from the SmartStart CD ("SmartStart...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... solutions 77 For more information about version control tools, refer to the PSP website (http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/servers/management/psp.html). If you are required. ProLiant Support Packs PSPs represent operating system-specific bundles of the new hardware are installing a SmartStart-supported OS... and software updates. Operating system version support Refer to upgrade ROM images efficiently across a wide range of the Windows® and Linux PSPs that may not have driver support on all OS installation media. To verify that your server is using the latest supported version...
... solutions 77 For more information about version control tools, refer to the PSP website (http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/servers/management/psp.html). If you are required. ProLiant Support Packs PSPs represent operating system-specific bundles of the new hardware are installing a SmartStart-supported OS... and software updates. Operating system version support Refer to upgrade ROM images efficiently across a wide range of the Windows® and Linux PSPs that may not have driver support on all OS installation media. To verify that your server is using the latest supported version...
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...; Windows NT®, Windows® 2000, Windows Server® 2003, Novell Netware, and Linux operating systems IMPORTANT: This utility supports operating systems that help you make the most of charge from the ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD. Subscriber's choice HP's Subscriber's Choice is a customizable subscription sign-up service that customers use support packages that...
...; Windows NT®, Windows® 2000, Windows Server® 2003, Novell Netware, and Linux operating systems IMPORTANT: This utility supports operating systems that help you make the most of charge from the ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD. Subscriber's choice HP's Subscriber's Choice is a customizable subscription sign-up service that customers use support packages that...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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..., you agree to the terms of the license agreement, click Agree to access the Firmware Maintenance CD: In Windows®: \_autorun\autorun_win In Linux: /autorun 2. Click the Firmware Update tab. 4. Click Install Firmware. ROM Update Utility The ROM update utility is displayed, update the system ...If you must update the system ROM to initialize the processor and ensure proper operation of the platform. For more information, see the HP ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD User Guide on the Firmware Maintenance CD version 7.50 and later. Boot the server from one of cores, and processor...
..., you agree to the terms of the license agreement, click Agree to access the Firmware Maintenance CD: In Windows®: \_autorun\autorun_win In Linux: /autorun 2. Click the Firmware Update tab. 4. Click Install Firmware. ROM Update Utility The ROM update utility is displayed, update the system ...If you must update the system ROM to initialize the processor and ensure proper operation of the platform. For more information, see the HP ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD User Guide on the Firmware Maintenance CD version 7.50 and later. Boot the server from one of cores, and processor...