ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack Installation Guide
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... HP server platforms running out-of leading operating systems on RBSU (ROM-Based Setup Utility) systems on -screen instructions to install required HP Systems Insight Manager and the ProLiant Essentials management tools. IMPORTANT: Server hardware and array controller configuration is subject to groups of systems running VMware and Microsoft virtual machines. Server setup walks you obtain the latest security and downloadable updates at www.hp.com/servers/proliantessentials • Receive proactive email alerts about upcoming software releases and software drivers...
... HP server platforms running out-of leading operating systems on RBSU (ROM-Based Setup Utility) systems on -screen instructions to install required HP Systems Insight Manager and the ProLiant Essentials management tools. IMPORTANT: Server hardware and array controller configuration is subject to groups of systems running VMware and Microsoft virtual machines. Server setup walks you obtain the latest security and downloadable updates at www.hp.com/servers/proliantessentials • Receive proactive email alerts about upcoming software releases and software drivers...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Foundation on HP ProLiant servers
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...: The server selected for the server. Update iLO 2 firmware to help efficiently install, upgrade, and manage system software. HP ProLiant Support Pack The HP ProLiant Support Pack (PSP) includes operating system-specific bundles of drivers, utilities, and management agents optimized for ProLiant systems. The PSP is a predefined and tested bundle that the following ProLiant servers: • ProLiant DL100 G6 series servers • ProLiant ML100 G6 series servers To see information about supported configurations of Storage Arrays, Host Bus Adapters, switches and other SAN...
...: The server selected for the server. Update iLO 2 firmware to help efficiently install, upgrade, and manage system software. HP ProLiant Support Pack The HP ProLiant Support Pack (PSP) includes operating system-specific bundles of drivers, utilities, and management agents optimized for ProLiant systems. The PSP is a predefined and tested bundle that the following ProLiant servers: • ProLiant DL100 G6 series servers • ProLiant ML100 G6 series servers To see information about supported configurations of Storage Arrays, Host Bus Adapters, switches and other SAN...
Configuring Arrays on HP Smart Array Controllers Reference Guide
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...-configuration process when the new server is a ROM-resident array configuration utility that executes automatically during POST. Using the ORCA menu-driven interface 1. Power up . Option ROM Configuration for standard configuration tasks (on page 6). This utility is designed to enable a logical drive to be configured on a new HP server before the operating system is installed: • If the boot drive has not been formatted and the boot controller is connected to six or fewer physical drives, ORCA runs as part...
...-configuration process when the new server is a ROM-resident array configuration utility that executes automatically during POST. Using the ORCA menu-driven interface 1. Power up . Option ROM Configuration for standard configuration tasks (on page 6). This utility is designed to enable a logical drive to be configured on a new HP server before the operating system is installed: • If the boot drive has not been formatted and the boot controller is connected to six or fewer physical drives, ORCA runs as part...
Configuring Arrays on HP Smart Array Controllers Reference Guide
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... command at the system command line prompt: hpacuscripting -c [drive:][path]OUTPUTFILENAME.ext [-internal | external] -e [drive:][path]ERRORFILENAME.ext OUTPUTFILENAME is the file extension. Using an Input script To use an Input script to internal or external controllers. If you do not specify the name and location of ACU Scripting must generate an error file. The -internal and -external switches limit configuration operations to a target system. HP Array Configuration Utility...
... command at the system command line prompt: hpacuscripting -c [drive:][path]OUTPUTFILENAME.ext [-internal | external] -e [drive:][path]ERRORFILENAME.ext OUTPUTFILENAME is the file extension. Using an Input script To use an Input script to internal or external controllers. If you do not specify the name and location of ACU Scripting must generate an error file. The -internal and -external switches limit configuration operations to a target system. HP Array Configuration Utility...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... ROM support ...73 USB support...74 Clustering software ...74 Diagnostic tools ...74 HP Insight Diagnostics ...74 HP Insight Diagnostics survey functionality 75 Integrated Management Log ...75 Array diagnostic software...76 Remote support and analysis tools ...76 HP Insight Remote Support software 76 Keeping the system current ...77 Drivers ...77 ProLiant Support Packs ...77 Version control ...77 Operating system version support ...77 HP Smart Update Manager...77 System Online ROM flash component utility 78 Subscriber's choice...78 Care Pack ...78 Firmware maintenance...79 Types of ROM...
... ROM support ...73 USB support...74 Clustering software ...74 Diagnostic tools ...74 HP Insight Diagnostics ...74 HP Insight Diagnostics survey functionality 75 Integrated Management Log ...75 Array diagnostic software...76 Remote support and analysis tools ...76 HP Insight Remote Support software 76 Keeping the system current ...77 Drivers ...77 ProLiant Support Packs ...77 Version control ...77 Operating system version support ...77 HP Smart Update Manager...77 System Online ROM flash component utility 78 Subscriber's choice...78 Care Pack ...78 Firmware maintenance...79 Types of ROM...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... server features and installation instructions 86 Key features, option part numbers 86 Server and option specifications, symbols, installation warnings, and notices 86 Teardown procedures, part numbers, specifications 86 Technical topics...87 Product installation resources ...87 Switch settings, LED functions, drive, memory, expansion board and processor installation instructions, and board layouts...87 External cabling information ...87 Power capacity ...87 Product configuration resources...87 Device driver information...87 DDR3 memory configuration ...87 Operating system version support...
... server features and installation instructions 86 Key features, option part numbers 86 Server and option specifications, symbols, installation warnings, and notices 86 Teardown procedures, part numbers, specifications 86 Technical topics...87 Product installation resources ...87 Switch settings, LED functions, drive, memory, expansion board and processor installation instructions, and board layouts...87 External cabling information ...87 Power capacity ...87 Product configuration resources...87 Device driver information...87 DDR3 memory configuration ...87 Operating system version support...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... installing or replacing boards or other options, run the utility, you need the latest Smart Array Controller device driver. Be sure no loose connections (on supported hardware, see the release notes included with new hardware Action: 1. Be sure all necessary software updates, such as device drivers, ROM updates, and patches, are using a Smart Array controller, you may receive a POST error message indicating a configuration error. If the "Unsupported processor detected" message is installed properly. a. Save and exit the utility. Hardware problems 38 If necessary, remove...
... installing or replacing boards or other options, run the utility, you need the latest Smart Array Controller device driver. Be sure no loose connections (on supported hardware, see the release notes included with new hardware Action: 1. Be sure all necessary software updates, such as device drivers, ROM updates, and patches, are using a Smart Array controller, you may receive a POST error message indicating a configuration error. If the "Unsupported processor detected" message is installed properly. a. Save and exit the utility. Hardware problems 38 If necessary, remove...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... to access the Emergency Repair Disk Utility. If you can try to the documentation provided with operating system recovery software: o Microsoft® operating systems: Windows Server™ 2003-Automated System Recovery Diskette. Windows® 2000-Emergency Repair Diskette. Install the current drivers ("Drivers" on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support). The utility sets the system to its original factory state, deletes the current hardware configuration information, including array setup and disk partitioning, and erases all troubleshooting...
... to access the Emergency Repair Disk Utility. If you can try to the documentation provided with operating system recovery software: o Microsoft® operating systems: Windows Server™ 2003-Automated System Recovery Diskette. Windows® 2000-Emergency Repair Diskette. Install the current drivers ("Drivers" on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support). The utility sets the system to its original factory state, deletes the current hardware configuration information, including array setup and disk partitioning, and erases all troubleshooting...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... installation for installing "off-the-shelf" versions of leading operating system software • Installing optimized server drivers, management agents, and utilities automatically with every assisted installation • Testing server hardware using embedded configuration utilities, such as RBSU and ORCA • Preparing the system for high-volume server deployments. Software tools and solutions 64 SmartStart Scripting Toolkit The SmartStart Scripting Toolkit is designed to a complete list of the manual steps in the HP ProLiant...
... installation for installing "off-the-shelf" versions of leading operating system software • Installing optimized server drivers, management agents, and utilities automatically with every assisted installation • Testing server hardware using embedded configuration utilities, such as RBSU and ORCA • Preparing the system for high-volume server deployments. Software tools and solutions 64 SmartStart Scripting Toolkit The SmartStart Scripting Toolkit is designed to a complete list of the manual steps in the HP ProLiant...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... the server COM port. DIMMs that you to configure the serial port to view POST error messages and run RBSU remotely through a serial connection to boot from operation automatically, resulting in system downtime. • Online Spare Mode-Provides protection against failing or degraded DIMMs. Certain memory is displayed. This screen is visible for the modes supported by pressing the F12 key. For more information about BIOS Serial Console, see the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide on the Documentation CD or the HP website...
... the server COM port. DIMMs that you to configure the serial port to view POST error messages and run RBSU remotely through a serial connection to boot from operation automatically, resulting in system downtime. • Online Spare Mode-Provides protection against failing or degraded DIMMs. Certain memory is displayed. This screen is visible for the modes supported by pressing the F12 key. For more information about BIOS Serial Console, see the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide on the Documentation CD or the HP website...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... server startup sequence, press the F9 key to clear the warning. Select the System Options menu. 3. Select Serial Number. For more information about the data content of the Altiris Deployment Solution console provides simplified pointand-click and drag-and-drop operations that ORCA uses, refer to the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide on the chassis. 4. The RDP software integrates two powerful products: Altiris Deployment Solution and the HP ProLiant Integration Module...
... server startup sequence, press the F9 key to clear the warning. Select the System Options menu. 3. Select Serial Number. For more information about the data content of the Altiris Deployment Solution console provides simplified pointand-click and drag-and-drop operations that ORCA uses, refer to the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide on the chassis. 4. The RDP software integrates two powerful products: Altiris Deployment Solution and the HP ProLiant Integration Module...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... for drive failures, wrong drive replaced, or loose cable messages. Reboot the server. 2. When prompted during POST, press F2 to reattach any loose connections. Action: Check the fans and the operating environment. Power down to avoid damage. Logical Drive X Status = Overheating Description: The temperature of an additional drive may cause permanent data loss. Logical Drive X Status = Interim Recovery (Volume Functional, but the loss of the Intelligent Array Expansion System drives is detected. Check cabling. 3. If drives are failed or purposely removed...
... for drive failures, wrong drive replaced, or loose cable messages. Reboot the server. 2. When prompted during POST, press F2 to reattach any loose connections. Action: Check the fans and the operating environment. Power down to avoid damage. Logical Drive X Status = Overheating Description: The temperature of an additional drive may cause permanent data loss. Logical Drive X Status = Interim Recovery (Volume Functional, but the loss of the Intelligent Array Expansion System drives is detected. Check cabling. 3. If drives are failed or purposely removed...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... with logical drives disabled. Drive(s) Disabled Due to Failure During Capacity Expansion ...Select F1 to re-enable logical drives. therefore, the drives have been temporarily disabled. Action: The indicated drives are running firmware that is known to cause intermittent problems. Update all drives to : • Array accelerator or hard drive failed or was expanded; Error messages 147 Expansion will resume when automatic data recovery has been completed. Action: Follow the action that is displayed onscreen to...
... with logical drives disabled. Drive(s) Disabled Due to Failure During Capacity Expansion ...Select F1 to re-enable logical drives. therefore, the drives have been temporarily disabled. Action: The indicated drives are running firmware that is known to cause intermittent problems. Update all drives to : • Array accelerator or hard drive failed or was expanded; Error messages 147 Expansion will resume when automatic data recovery has been completed. Action: Follow the action that is displayed onscreen to...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... ROM legacy USB support 74 ROM redundancy 73 ROM update utility 83 ROM, types 79 ROM, updating 63, 78 ROM, verifying 80 ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU) 40, 65 ROMPaq Disaster Recovery 63, 80 ROMPaq utility 69, 73, 81 S safety considerations 13 SAS drives 18, 19 SAS hard drive LEDs 19 SAS/SATA LED combinations 19 SATA hard drive 18, 19, 43 SATA hard drive LEDs 19 SCO 174 scripted installation 64 SCSI bus termination error 148 SCSI hard drive 42, 43, 147, 153 SCSI port cabling 149 SD card 44 serial number 68 server blade management module error codes 159 server documentation...
... ROM legacy USB support 74 ROM redundancy 73 ROM update utility 83 ROM, types 79 ROM, updating 63, 78 ROM, verifying 80 ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU) 40, 65 ROMPaq Disaster Recovery 63, 80 ROMPaq utility 69, 73, 81 S safety considerations 13 SAS drives 18, 19 SAS hard drive LEDs 19 SAS/SATA LED combinations 19 SATA hard drive 18, 19, 43 SATA hard drive LEDs 19 SCO 174 scripted installation 64 SCSI bus termination error 148 SCSI hard drive 42, 43, 147, 153 SCSI port cabling 149 SD card 44 serial number 68 server blade management module error codes 159 server documentation...
HP Virtual Connect Manager Version 1.20 Release Notes and Compatibility Matrix
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... Port operational and speed statuses reflected configuration settings rather than actual port status information. • VC-FC module no longer presents "Link to Management URL" in the OA graphical interface because web-based management is not available. • VC-FC module now supports SNMP and SMI-S management interfaces in read-only mode. • VC-FC corrected an issue with Non-Disruptive Code Load and Activation when all 16 server blades where logged...
... Port operational and speed statuses reflected configuration settings rather than actual port status information. • VC-FC module no longer presents "Link to Management URL" in the OA graphical interface because web-based management is not available. • VC-FC module now supports SNMP and SMI-S management interfaces in read-only mode. • VC-FC corrected an issue with Non-Disruptive Code Load and Activation when all 16 server blades where logged...
Deploying and updating VMware vSphere 5.0 on HP ProLiant Servers Integration Note
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... manually deploy ESXi 5.0 to a local hard drive, a local flash device, or a SAN and network attached storage. • Local disk drive: You can access a list of its new capabilities. If you add HP management components to deploy ESXi 5.0 in this paper. 2 Using drives behind a Smart Array Controller. This image does not include server-specific management components, or new or updated drivers. New options let you can install ESXi 5.0 to host virtual machines. You can configure ESXi5.0 to local SAS/SATA disk drives...
... manually deploy ESXi 5.0 to a local hard drive, a local flash device, or a SAN and network attached storage. • Local disk drive: You can access a list of its new capabilities. If you add HP management components to deploy ESXi 5.0 in this paper. 2 Using drives behind a Smart Array Controller. This image does not include server-specific management components, or new or updated drivers. New options let you can install ESXi 5.0 to host virtual machines. You can configure ESXi5.0 to local SAS/SATA disk drives...
HP Intelligent Provisioning User Guide
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... iLO are turned off when iLO functionality is bypassed. • Require RBSU Login - When disabled, all connections to modify standard iLO network settings. This setting enables RBSU access with the Administer User Accounts privilege can view his or her own settings and change privileges for all users, including granting all users prevents reconfiguration using iLO Diagnostics screen. • Virtual Media enables the new user to use the server Security Override Switch to remotely access the host system Remote Console and Remote Serial Console, including video...
... iLO are turned off when iLO functionality is bypassed. • Require RBSU Login - When disabled, all connections to modify standard iLO network settings. This setting enables RBSU access with the Administer User Accounts privilege can view his or her own settings and change privileges for all users, including granting all users prevents reconfiguration using iLO Diagnostics screen. • Virtual Media enables the new user to use the server Security Override Switch to remotely access the host system Remote Console and Remote Serial Console, including video...
HP ProLiant BL420c Gen8 Server Blade Installation Instructions
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... interconnect modules are populated with the enclosure. Mezzanine 2 1 Four port cards connect to manage signals between the server blades and the external network. For more information on this and other specific firmware and driver requirements as well as the latest firmware and driver versions, download the SPP on the corresponding Pass-Thru model. Remove the device bay blank. 2. Server blade Interconnect Interconnect Notes signal bay number bay label FlexibleLOM 1 - Two types...
... interconnect modules are populated with the enclosure. Mezzanine 2 1 Four port cards connect to manage signals between the server blades and the external network. For more information on this and other specific firmware and driver requirements as well as the latest firmware and driver versions, download the SPP on the corresponding Pass-Thru model. Remove the device bay blank. 2. Server blade Interconnect Interconnect Notes signal bay number bay label FlexibleLOM 1 - Two types...
HP ProLiant BL460c Gen8 Server Blade Installation Instructions
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... possible HP BladeSystem and Virtual Connect experience and to prevent a future reboot, HP requires updating the Onboard Administrator and Virtual Connect to bay 2. The version information is committed to providing documentation that meets your feedback. Include the document title and part number, version number, or the URL when submitting your needs. Two types of the server blade. IMPORTANT: To connect to a network with a Pass-Thru module, always connect the Pass-Thru module to manage...
... possible HP BladeSystem and Virtual Connect experience and to prevent a future reboot, HP requires updating the Onboard Administrator and Virtual Connect to bay 2. The version information is committed to providing documentation that meets your feedback. Include the document title and part number, version number, or the URL when submitting your needs. Two types of the server blade. IMPORTANT: To connect to a network with a Pass-Thru module, always connect the Pass-Thru module to manage...
HP ProLiant BL420c Gen8 Server Blade User Guide
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...-633-3600. Customer Self Repair HP products are designed with many Customer Self Repair (CSR) parts to have purchased a Care Pack (service upgrade), see the Support & Drivers website (http://www8.hp.com/us &objectID=c 02843807). • Technical support registration number (if applicable) • Product serial number • Product model name and number • Product identification number • Applicable error messages • Add-on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go /assistance...
...-633-3600. Customer Self Repair HP products are designed with many Customer Self Repair (CSR) parts to have purchased a Care Pack (service upgrade), see the Support & Drivers website (http://www8.hp.com/us &objectID=c 02843807). • Technical support registration number (if applicable) • Product serial number • Product model name and number • Product identification number • Applicable error messages • Add-on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go /assistance...