Error Prevention Guide
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...-sense suggestions, these tips when making changes. Be sure that the backups are qualified in the servicing of the current system configuration settings using the Survey Utility. • Check the HP resources, the software documentation, and third-party product documentation for information about potential problems. Websites are too important to overlook. If the system configuration will be changed . Follow these prevention tasks are excellent...
...-sense suggestions, these tips when making changes. Be sure that the backups are qualified in the servicing of the current system configuration settings using the Survey Utility. • Check the HP resources, the software documentation, and third-party product documentation for information about potential problems. Websites are too important to overlook. If the system configuration will be changed . Follow these prevention tasks are excellent...
HP Insight Management Agents architecture for Windows servers
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... secure task execution 15 Replicate Agent Settings service...15 Considerations when installing and configuring the Insight Agents 16 Updating Insight Management Agents 16 Understanding port use with Insight Management Agents and HP SIM 16 Configuring the data collection interval 16 Setting the server role ...17 Additional support for Insight Management on HP ProLiant servers 18 HP Insight Management WBEM Providers 18 Support for ProLiant 100-series servers 18 Conclusion...18 For more information...19...
... secure task execution 15 Replicate Agent Settings service...15 Considerations when installing and configuring the Insight Agents 16 Updating Insight Management Agents 16 Understanding port use with Insight Management Agents and HP SIM 16 Configuring the data collection interval 16 Setting the server role ...17 Additional support for Insight Management on HP ProLiant servers 18 HP Insight Management WBEM Providers 18 Support for ProLiant 100-series servers 18 Conclusion...18 For more information...19...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on HP ProLiant servers
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...to set in the device manager for logical volumes on a Smart Array is injected, no workaround at this error occurs, download and install iLO 2 firmware Version 1.29 (or later). Workaround Update the ROM to Windows Server 2008 stops responding (hangs). Description This issue affects certain storage applications, including storage agents, SAS/SATA event services, and Array Configuration Utility (ACU). Description A blue screen displaying a "BUGCODE_USB_DRIVER" error may display upon installation of Windows Server 2008. Issue 4 Storage drivers do not stay on Windows Server 2008...
...to set in the device manager for logical volumes on a Smart Array is injected, no workaround at this error occurs, download and install iLO 2 firmware Version 1.29 (or later). Workaround Update the ROM to Windows Server 2008 stops responding (hangs). Description This issue affects certain storage applications, including storage agents, SAS/SATA event services, and Array Configuration Utility (ACU). Description A blue screen displaying a "BUGCODE_USB_DRIVER" error may display upon installation of Windows Server 2008. Issue 4 Storage drivers do not stay on Windows Server 2008...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Foundation on HP ProLiant servers
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... installations for the server. ‰ Use the ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU) to set date/time and configure the boot controller order (if necessary). ‰ Use the Option ROM Configuration for Arrays (ORCA) utility, F8 during post, to configure the RAID settings for ProLiant servers HP recommends using SmartStart 8.25 or later. Pre-installation tasks To prepare for installation, ensure that includes setup and software maintenance tools designed to help efficiently install, upgrade, and manage system software. Supported components for the server. ‰ Update iLO 2 firmware to Version...
... installations for the server. ‰ Use the ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU) to set date/time and configure the boot controller order (if necessary). ‰ Use the Option ROM Configuration for Arrays (ORCA) utility, F8 during post, to configure the RAID settings for ProLiant servers HP recommends using SmartStart 8.25 or later. Pre-installation tasks To prepare for installation, ensure that includes setup and software maintenance tools designed to help efficiently install, upgrade, and manage system software. Supported components for the server. ‰ Update iLO 2 firmware to Version...
Configuring Arrays on HP Smart Array Controllers Reference Guide
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... (on page 12) HP ProLiant 100 Series servers do not support the CLI format. Exit RBSU. For more information about the auto-configuration process, see the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide on each of that drive to determine how much space to be configured on page 6). POST runs. Set the BIOS interface mode to six drives = RAID 5). This utility is designed to enable a logical drive to use the menu-driven interface. three to Auto. Both...
... (on page 12) HP ProLiant 100 Series servers do not support the CLI format. Exit RBSU. For more information about the auto-configuration process, see the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide on each of that drive to determine how much space to be configured on page 6). POST runs. Set the BIOS interface mode to six drives = RAID 5). This utility is designed to enable a logical drive to use the menu-driven interface. three to Auto. Both...
Configuring Arrays on HP Smart Array Controllers Reference Guide
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... system command line prompt: hpacuscripting -i [drive:][path]FILENAME.ext [-internal | -external] [reset] -e [drive:][path]ERRORFILENAME.ext FILENAME is the name of the ACU input file, and ext is the name of ACU Scripting must generate an error file. HP Array Configuration Utility 74 See "Creating an ACU script file (on page 75)." The -internal and -external switches limit configuration operations to internal or external controllers. Users familiar...
... system command line prompt: hpacuscripting -i [drive:][path]FILENAME.ext [-internal | -external] [reset] -e [drive:][path]ERRORFILENAME.ext FILENAME is the name of the ACU input file, and ext is the name of ACU Scripting must generate an error file. HP Array Configuration Utility 74 See "Creating an ACU script file (on page 75)." The -internal and -external switches limit configuration operations to internal or external controllers. Users familiar...
Deploying and updating VMware vSphere 5.0 on HP ProLiant Servers Integration Note
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... later in the configuration that do not have local hard drives. If you use either the VMware base image, an HP custom image, or your requirements. This image does not include server-specific management components, or new or updated drivers. You can 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 use SATA drives without a Smart Array controller, local health data is a virtualization platform for...
... later in the configuration that do not have local hard drives. If you use either the VMware base image, an HP custom image, or your requirements. This image does not include server-specific management components, or new or updated drivers. You can 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 use SATA drives without a Smart Array controller, local health data is a virtualization platform for...
Implementing Microsoft® Windows® MultiPoint Server 2011 on HP ProLiant servers
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Implementing Microsoft® Windows® MultiPoint Server 2011 on HP ProLiant servers Integration note Introduction ...2 Capabilities of Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 2 Recommended configuration ...3 Recommended ProLiant servers ...4 Recommended components for ProLiant servers 6 Installing Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 Premium Edition 7 Pre-installation tasks...7 Manual installation...8 Updating drivers ...8 Microsoft post-installation tasks ...8 Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 Premium Edition and virtualization 9 Known issues and workarounds...9 Conclusion...11 For more information......
Implementing Microsoft® Windows® MultiPoint Server 2011 on HP ProLiant servers Integration note Introduction ...2 Capabilities of Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 2 Recommended configuration ...3 Recommended ProLiant servers ...4 Recommended components for ProLiant servers 6 Installing Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 Premium Edition 7 Pre-installation tasks...7 Manual installation...8 Updating drivers ...8 Microsoft post-installation tasks ...8 Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 Premium Edition and virtualization 9 Known issues and workarounds...9 Conclusion...11 For more information......
Innovative technologies in HP ProLiant Gen8 servers
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... this industry-wide need to release firmware and/or software components with HP ProLiant server releases. For a complete list of systems software (drivers, agents, utilities) and firmware for ProLiant (SPP) and HP Smart Update Manager version 5.0. HP Smart Update Manager 5.0 HP Smart Update Manager (HP SUM) 5.0 is a comprehensive release set of supported servers, review the HP Service Pack for ProLiant Server Support Guide for ProLiant Release Notes or the contents report. Firmware and system software management Hardware and software vendors often force you the option to maintain...
... this industry-wide need to release firmware and/or software components with HP ProLiant server releases. For a complete list of systems software (drivers, agents, utilities) and firmware for ProLiant (SPP) and HP Smart Update Manager version 5.0. HP Smart Update Manager 5.0 HP Smart Update Manager (HP SUM) 5.0 is a comprehensive release set of supported servers, review the HP Service Pack for ProLiant Server Support Guide for ProLiant Release Notes or the contents report. Firmware and system software management Hardware and software vendors often force you the option to maintain...
HP ProLiant Server Setup Poster
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Connect the peripheral devices to Documentation Feedback (mailto:docsfeedback@hp.com). During the initial boot: o To modify the server configuration ROM default settings, press F9 when prompted from the list of firmware and click Update. For more information on modifying the controller default settings, see the documentation on a single server using cable management arm components, be walked on or pinched by rebooting the server and pressing F10. 2. For more information, see the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide on...
Connect the peripheral devices to Documentation Feedback (mailto:docsfeedback@hp.com). During the initial boot: o To modify the server configuration ROM default settings, press F9 when prompted from the list of firmware and click Update. For more information on modifying the controller default settings, see the documentation on a single server using cable management arm components, be walked on or pinched by rebooting the server and pressing F10. 2. For more information, see the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide on...
HP Smart Update Manager 5.1 Release Notes
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.... iLO 2, iLO 3, and iLO 4 installed firmware version will show None as None, if the Channel Interface Driver is not installed. Downgrade the VC firmware. Suggested action: Use HP Virtual Connect Support Utility (VCSU) to update. Do one of the following are not part of component deployment • Back-up the configuration before flashing the VC firmware 3. Suggested action: To view the installed version of the following conditions apply: 1. Limitations HP Smart Update Manager version reboot options cannot be set for installations that...
.... iLO 2, iLO 3, and iLO 4 installed firmware version will show None as None, if the Channel Interface Driver is not installed. Downgrade the VC firmware. Suggested action: Use HP Virtual Connect Support Utility (VCSU) to update. Do one of the following are not part of component deployment • Back-up the configuration before flashing the VC firmware 3. Suggested action: To view the installed version of the following conditions apply: 1. Limitations HP Smart Update Manager version reboot options cannot be set for installations that...
HP Intelligent Provisioning User Guide
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...://www.hp.com/support/SPP_UG_en When firmware is the preferred action before server installation. Resets the controller's configuration to its default state. The utility searches for firmware updates on -screen tips for individual steps of a naming convention conflict between SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP1 and SP2, the SP2 drivers are not detected, download the SPP ISO and burn it to your ProLiant server. The available tasks for a device (controller) are...
...://www.hp.com/support/SPP_UG_en When firmware is the preferred action before server installation. Resets the controller's configuration to its default state. The utility searches for firmware updates on -screen tips for individual steps of a naming convention conflict between SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP1 and SP2, the SP2 drivers are not detected, download the SPP ISO and burn it to your ProLiant server. The available tasks for a device (controller) are...
HP Intelligent Provisioning User Guide
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...; Configure iLO Settings enables the new user to override. This setting enables the display of the system. When disabled, all connections to Enabled. Power up the server, and then use the server Security Override Switch to add, modify, and delete local iLO user accounts. This setting enables RBSU access with operating system drivers are prevented. Modifying standard network settings Use this screen to remotely update iLO firmware. After iLO is enabled, and you to press F8 to remotely access the host system Remote Console and Remote Serial Console, including video, keyboard...
...; Configure iLO Settings enables the new user to override. This setting enables the display of the system. When disabled, all connections to Enabled. Power up the server, and then use the server Security Override Switch to add, modify, and delete local iLO user accounts. This setting enables RBSU access with operating system drivers are prevented. Modifying standard network settings Use this screen to remotely update iLO firmware. After iLO is enabled, and you to press F8 to remotely access the host system Remote Console and Remote Serial Console, including video, keyboard...
HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide
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... LAN...74 POST F1 Prompt...75 Power Button...76 Automatic Power-On (G7 servers 77 Automatic Power-On (Gen8 servers 78 Power-On Delay...79 Server Security menu...80 Set Power-On Password...80 Set Admin Password...81 Network Server Mode...82 Intelligent Provisioning (F10 Prompt 83 Trusted Platform Module...84 TPM Functionality...84 TPM Visibility...85 TPM Expansion ROM Measuring 86 TPM Clear...87 BIOS Serial Console & EMS menu 88 BIOS Serial Console Port...89 BIOS Serial Console Baud Rate 90 EMS Console...91 BIOS Interface Mode...
... LAN...74 POST F1 Prompt...75 Power Button...76 Automatic Power-On (G7 servers 77 Automatic Power-On (Gen8 servers 78 Power-On Delay...79 Server Security menu...80 Set Power-On Password...80 Set Admin Password...81 Network Server Mode...82 Intelligent Provisioning (F10 Prompt 83 Trusted Platform Module...84 TPM Functionality...84 TPM Visibility...85 TPM Expansion ROM Measuring 86 TPM Clear...87 BIOS Serial Console & EMS menu 88 BIOS Serial Console Port...89 BIOS Serial Console Baud Rate 90 EMS Console...91 BIOS Interface Mode...
HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide
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... Console...163 BIOS Interface Mode...164 Server Asset Text menu...164 Set Server Info Text...164 Set Administrator Info Text 164 Set Service Contact Text...165 Custom POST Message...166 Advanced Options menu...166 Multi-Processor Specification (MPS) Table Mode 167 ROM Selection...167 Restore Default System Settings 168 Restore Settings/Erase Boot Disk 168 User Default Options...168 NMI Debug Button...169 Virtual Install Disk...169 Secondary IDE Channel Support 169 BIOS Enhanced RAID...169 Node Interleaving...169 Serial Number...170 Product ID...170 Drive...
... Console...163 BIOS Interface Mode...164 Server Asset Text menu...164 Set Server Info Text...164 Set Administrator Info Text 164 Set Service Contact Text...165 Custom POST Message...166 Advanced Options menu...166 Multi-Processor Specification (MPS) Table Mode 167 ROM Selection...167 Restore Default System Settings 168 Restore Settings/Erase Boot Disk 168 User Default Options...168 NMI Debug Button...169 Virtual Install Disk...169 Secondary IDE Channel Support 169 BIOS Enhanced RAID...169 Node Interleaving...169 Serial Number...170 Product ID...170 Drive...
HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide
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... options are in this document, depending on the server model. On the right-hand side of the screen, the RBSU menu lists configuration settings to view or modify. 3 RBSU menu-driven interface (G6 and earlier servers) RBSU main menu NOTE: Menu options may differ from those in this chapter. On the left-hand side of the screen, a window displays basic server information, including the server model, serial number, BIOS version, backup BIOS version, memory installed, and processors installed.
... options are in this document, depending on the server model. On the right-hand side of the screen, the RBSU menu lists configuration settings to view or modify. 3 RBSU menu-driven interface (G6 and earlier servers) RBSU main menu NOTE: Menu options may differ from those in this chapter. On the left-hand side of the screen, a window displays basic server information, including the server model, serial number, BIOS version, backup BIOS version, memory installed, and processors installed.
HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide
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... HP: • Software product name • Hardware product model number • Operating system type and version • Applicable error message • Third-party hardware or software • Technical support registration number (if applicable) How to contact HP Use the following HP websites provide access to HP product information and user documents: • HP BladeSystem: http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem • HP Servers: http://www.hp.com/go/servers • HP Converged Network Adapters (CNA): http://www.hp.com/go/cna • HP...
... HP: • Software product name • Hardware product model number • Operating system type and version • Applicable error message • Third-party hardware or software • Technical support registration number (if applicable) How to contact HP Use the following HP websites provide access to HP product information and user documents: • HP BladeSystem: http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem • HP Servers: http://www.hp.com/go/servers • HP Converged Network Adapters (CNA): http://www.hp.com/go/cna • HP...
HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide
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... servers, 91 Enable SATA RAID Gen8 servers, 38 Energy/Performance Bias G8 servers, 53 Expansion Card Caching Optimization G6/earlier servers, 171 F F10 Prompt, disabling, 83 F11 Boot Menu Prompt Gen8 servers, 107 H Hardware Prefetch training on Software Prefetch G7 servers, AMD, 120 help obtaining, 195 Hemisphere Mode G7 servers, 132 Hide Option ROM Messages G7/later servers, 108 HP technical support, 195 HP Power Profile G7/later servers, 41 HP Power Regulator G7/later servers, 42 HP ROM Configuration Utility, 187 HP Smart Array B320i RAID Configuration Gen8 servers...
... servers, 91 Enable SATA RAID Gen8 servers, 38 Energy/Performance Bias G8 servers, 53 Expansion Card Caching Optimization G6/earlier servers, 171 F F10 Prompt, disabling, 83 F11 Boot Menu Prompt Gen8 servers, 107 H Hardware Prefetch training on Software Prefetch G7 servers, AMD, 120 help obtaining, 195 Hemisphere Mode G7 servers, 132 Hide Option ROM Messages G7/later servers, 108 HP technical support, 195 HP Power Profile G7/later servers, 41 HP Power Regulator G7/later servers, 42 HP ROM Configuration Utility, 187 HP Smart Array B320i RAID Configuration Gen8 servers...
HP Smart Update Firmware DVD User Guide
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... from accepting connections from a loss of Linux remote functionality by configuring firewall settings When the Unable to Access Host message appears, the target firewall is enabled in HP SUM" (page 33) Configuring Windows firewall settings The Windows Security Alert appears when a program is to run HP SUM locally and update network-based hosts, such as the OA, iLO, and VC, through the ports needed by HP SUM to deploy firmware. Recovering from...
... from accepting connections from a loss of Linux remote functionality by configuring firewall settings When the Unable to Access Host message appears, the target firewall is enabled in HP SUM" (page 33) Configuring Windows firewall settings The Windows Security Alert appears when a program is to run HP SUM locally and update network-based hosts, such as the OA, iLO, and VC, through the ports needed by HP SUM to deploy firmware. Recovering from...
HP Systems Insight Manager 7.0 and HP Agentless Management overview
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... HP Agentless Management Service runs under the OS and uses the established HP iLO Device Driver interface to feed the OS-specific data to partition the management network from the host OS to configure the SNMP communication parameters and trap destination, you can start monitoring core hardware. You do not need any additional network-based management protocols on the OS. Installed HP software and verison numbers • Improved performance, security, and stability-The iLO Management Engine performs hardware management...
... HP Agentless Management Service runs under the OS and uses the established HP iLO Device Driver interface to feed the OS-specific data to partition the management network from the host OS to configure the SNMP communication parameters and trap destination, you can start monitoring core hardware. You do not need any additional network-based management protocols on the OS. Installed HP software and verison numbers • Improved performance, security, and stability-The iLO Management Engine performs hardware management...
