ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack Installation Guide
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...: Server hardware and array controller configuration is bootable only on the HP Insight Management WBEM Providers go to www.hp.com/go /foundation The pack includes the following CDs: SmartStart, Management, and ProLiant Firmware Maintenance. • HP is subject to change without notice. Use the Management CD autorun to monitor, patch, and control HP ProLiant ML, DL, and...
...: Server hardware and array controller configuration is bootable only on the HP Insight Management WBEM Providers go to www.hp.com/go /foundation The pack includes the following CDs: SmartStart, Management, and ProLiant Firmware Maintenance. • HP is subject to change without notice. Use the Management CD autorun to monitor, patch, and control HP ProLiant ML, DL, and...
HP Insight Server Migration Software for ProLiant User Guide
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...134 Mouse and keyboard do not work after migrating a Hyper-V virtual machine to a ProLiant server........134 Static IP address cannot be assigned on the destination server after migration 134 ... boots from the SMP boot CD on a manual boot 129 Migration process...129 Drivers cannot be installed or injected onto boot disk 129 Large volumes fail with server ...HP integrated Citrix XenServer fails 126 Mouse does not work on a virtual machine booted with the SMP VM Boot CD for virtual machines.....127 Primary array controller does not have logical drives defined 127 Primary controller configured...
...134 Mouse and keyboard do not work after migrating a Hyper-V virtual machine to a ProLiant server........134 Static IP address cannot be assigned on the destination server after migration 134 ... boots from the SMP boot CD on a manual boot 129 Migration process...129 Drivers cannot be installed or injected onto boot disk 129 Large volumes fail with server ...HP integrated Citrix XenServer fails 126 Mouse does not work on a virtual machine booted with the SMP VM Boot CD for virtual machines.....127 Primary array controller does not have logical drives defined 127 Primary controller configured...
HP Insight Server Migration Software for ProLiant User Guide
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... drivers, you must manually install the HP Linux Support Pack (LSP) following table lists HP products that describes how to apply these tools to automate server deployment. 18 Introduction Table 1-1 Related HP products for extending deployment Product HP OpenView Change and Configuration Management solutions HP ProLiant... PSP executable from the Upload Drivers tab on Linux file systems are available for P2V migrations see the P2P post-migration tasks section, and for extending deployment or customizing the migrated server. From configuring arrays and installing operating systems, to...
... drivers, you must manually install the HP Linux Support Pack (LSP) following table lists HP products that describes how to apply these tools to automate server deployment. 18 Introduction Table 1-1 Related HP products for extending deployment Product HP OpenView Change and Configuration Management solutions HP ProLiant... PSP executable from the Upload Drivers tab on Linux file systems are available for P2V migrations see the P2P post-migration tasks section, and for extending deployment or customizing the migrated server. From configuring arrays and installing operating systems, to...
HP Insight Server Migration Software for ProLiant User Guide
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... action is required before migrating preinstalled operating systems, 123 corrective action is required for source servers with HP iLO Management Channel Interface Drivers, 123 Deploy Agent task fails, 124, 128 destination server displays blank screen when using SMP Boot ...ProLiant server, 134 NTFS partitions cannot be resized from Windows 2008, 130 NTFS resize error message, 130 P2P migration, 133 P2V migration, 133 ports with a firewall, 122 required ports not available, 122 server thread error, 129 SMP Agent fails, 125, 128 SMP Boot CD might stop responding when exiting the Array Configuration...
... action is required before migrating preinstalled operating systems, 123 corrective action is required for source servers with HP iLO Management Channel Interface Drivers, 123 Deploy Agent task fails, 124, 128 destination server displays blank screen when using SMP Boot ...ProLiant server, 134 NTFS partitions cannot be resized from Windows 2008, 130 NTFS resize error message, 130 P2P migration, 133 P2V migration, 133 ports with a firewall, 122 required ports not available, 122 server thread error, 129 SMP Agent fails, 125, 128 SMP Boot CD might stop responding when exiting the Array Configuration...
Booting HP ProLiant servers from a storage area network
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...Boot from SAN configurations, the boot paths must be on the active path to the boot logical unit number (LUN) and switch zoning must be set up LUN on HP StorageWorks arrays and zoning on Fibre Channel switches: • 32-bit Linux systems: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/...and the ProLiant Support Pack. After installation, a multi-path driver (MPIO, SecurePath, etc.) must be installed before multiple paths are available at http://h18006.www1.hp.com/storage/saninfrastructure/hba. NOTE: You may be prompted for any SAN and any switch vendor. Setting up LUN on HP StorageWorks arrays and zoning ...
...Boot from SAN configurations, the boot paths must be on the active path to the boot logical unit number (LUN) and switch zoning must be set up LUN on HP StorageWorks arrays and zoning on Fibre Channel switches: • 32-bit Linux systems: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/...and the ProLiant Support Pack. After installation, a multi-path driver (MPIO, SecurePath, etc.) must be installed before multiple paths are available at http://h18006.www1.hp.com/storage/saninfrastructure/hba. NOTE: You may be prompted for any SAN and any switch vendor. Setting up LUN on HP StorageWorks arrays and zoning ...
HP Insight Diagnostics Online Edition Featuring Survey Utility and IML Viewer
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... enables the Service tools ensure that are as important as the file systems, the system BIOS, SCSI drivers, disk array drivers, the Windows Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL), the Windows Registry, and the health driver. Importance of prior configuration information. Typical uses of the Insight Diagnostics Online Edition include: • Gathering critical hardware and operating system...
... enables the Service tools ensure that are as important as the file systems, the system BIOS, SCSI drivers, disk array drivers, the Windows Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL), the Windows Registry, and the health driver. Importance of prior configuration information. Typical uses of the Insight Diagnostics Online Edition include: • Gathering critical hardware and operating system...
Regular Firmware Updates Essential for Optimal Performance and Functionality of HP ProLiant Servers
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In ProLiant servers, hard drives, Smart Array Controllers, Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition (RILOE), Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition II (RILOE II) and Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) options have options, HP recommends checking for firmware upgrades for each component. Subscriber's Choice Subscriber... system and its data less vulnerable to another piece of hardware configured in the server, it is automatically installed with the currently installed version of driver, patch, security and support alerts. HP provides regular firmware upgrades, but is also committed to creating updates...
In ProLiant servers, hard drives, Smart Array Controllers, Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition (RILOE), Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition II (RILOE II) and Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) options have options, HP recommends checking for firmware upgrades for each component. Subscriber's Choice Subscriber... system and its data less vulnerable to another piece of hardware configured in the server, it is automatically installed with the currently installed version of driver, patch, security and support alerts. HP provides regular firmware upgrades, but is also committed to creating updates...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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Option ROM Configuration for Arrays 68 HP ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack 68 Re-entering the server serial number and product ID 68 Management tools...69 Automatic Server Recovery ...69 ROMPaq utility...69 Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition II 69 Integrated Lights-Out technology ...69 Erase Utility ...70 StorageWorks library and tape tools 70 HP Systems...
Option ROM Configuration for Arrays 68 HP ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack 68 Re-entering the server serial number and product ID 68 Management tools...69 Automatic Server Recovery ...69 ROMPaq utility...69 Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition II 69 Integrated Lights-Out technology ...69 Erase Utility ...70 StorageWorks library and tape tools 70 HP Systems...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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...the server. For more information, see the server documentation. Be sure all necessary software updates, such as device drivers, ROM updates, and patches, are connected to support the installed processor. General hardware problems Problems with Intel... 17) exist. 6. If you need the latest Smart Array Controller device driver. Be sure no loose connections (on the Documentation CD or the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/smartstart/documentation). 10. If necessary, remove unsupported...For example, if you may receive a POST error message indicating a configuration error.
...the server. For more information, see the server documentation. Be sure all necessary software updates, such as device drivers, ROM updates, and patches, are connected to support the installed processor. General hardware problems Problems with Intel... 17) exist. 6. If you need the latest Smart Array Controller device driver. Be sure no loose connections (on the Documentation CD or the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/smartstart/documentation). 10. If necessary, remove unsupported...For example, if you may receive a POST error message indicating a configuration error.
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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...4. Be sure the correct drive controller drivers are recognized Action: 1. Run RBSU ("HP ROM-Based Setup Utility" on page 17) exist. 2. To determine the proper configuration, see the server documentation or the HP website (http://www.hp.com). 2. Be sure the hard... drive is not recognized Action: 1. For server-specific hard drive LED information, see the hard drive documentation. System completes POST but drive fails Action: 1. Be sure the controller has the most recent firmware. Run ACU ("Array Configuration...
...4. Be sure the correct drive controller drivers are recognized Action: 1. Run RBSU ("HP ROM-Based Setup Utility" on page 17) exist. 2. To determine the proper configuration, see the server documentation or the HP website (http://www.hp.com). 2. Be sure the hard... drive is not recognized Action: 1. For server-specific hard drive LED information, see the hard drive documentation. System completes POST but drive fails Action: 1. Be sure the controller has the most recent firmware. Run ACU ("Array Configuration...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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...; 2003-Automated System Recovery Diskette. Refer to recover the system with the backup software. Install the current drivers ("Drivers" on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support). Be sure the server has adequate resources (processor speed, hard drive space, and memory)...to its original factory state, deletes the current hardware configuration information, including array setup and disk partitioning, and erases all system software. The utility sets the system to HP. If the last-known functioning configuration does not work, try restoring a previously saved ...
...; 2003-Automated System Recovery Diskette. Refer to recover the system with the backup software. Install the current drivers ("Drivers" on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support). Be sure the server has adequate resources (processor speed, hard drive space, and memory)...to its original factory state, deletes the current hardware configuration information, including array setup and disk partitioning, and erases all system software. The utility sets the system to HP. If the last-known functioning configuration does not work, try restoring a previously saved ...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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...the process. Command-line syntax error If the correct command-line syntax is not used for all the servers or array controllers that the ROM version to find out which files are added by the application. • Reinstall the ...application. • Be sure you are upgrading. • Follow the instructions for system configuration or ROMPaq files). Remote ROM flash problems General remote ROM flash problems are upgrading can be used , an error ... are occurring Action: Be sure you do not have the most current drivers ("Drivers" on page 77).
...the process. Command-line syntax error If the correct command-line syntax is not used for all the servers or array controllers that the ROM version to find out which files are added by the application. • Reinstall the ...application. • Be sure you are upgrading. • Follow the instructions for system configuration or ROMPaq files). Remote ROM flash problems General remote ROM flash problems are upgrading can be used , an error ... are occurring Action: Be sure you do not have the most current drivers ("Drivers" on page 77).
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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... software SmartStart is a collection of ProLiant system software. • Enabling access to the Array Configuration Utility (on page 67), Array Diagnostic Utility, and Erase Utility (on page 74) • Installing software drivers directly from each server deployed, making it possible to scale server deployments to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/sstoolkit). With systems that...
... software SmartStart is a collection of ProLiant system software. • Enabling access to the Array Configuration Utility (on page 67), Array Diagnostic Utility, and Erase Utility (on page 74) • Installing software drivers directly from each server deployed, making it possible to scale server deployments to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/sstoolkit). With systems that...
HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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...: Drive has insufficient capacity to properly initialize this physical drive is below the latest recommended version. Run ACU ("Array Configuration Utility" on page 79). Drive (Bay) X Firmware Needs Upgrading Description: Firmware on the controller. Action: Run the server... be present (unconfigured) or the signature present in this logical drive configuration. Drive (Bay) X Has Loose Cable Description: The array controller could not communicate with this drive with a Signature of an operating system device driver. NVRAM may not match the signature on this drive. This drive...
...: Drive has insufficient capacity to properly initialize this physical drive is below the latest recommended version. Run ACU ("Array Configuration Utility" on page 79). Drive (Bay) X Firmware Needs Upgrading Description: Firmware on the controller. Action: Run the server... be present (unconfigured) or the signature present in this logical drive configuration. Drive (Bay) X Has Loose Cable Description: The array controller could not communicate with this drive with a Signature of an operating system device driver. NVRAM may not match the signature on this drive. This drive...
Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1 on ProLiant servers integration note
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... "Known issues and workarounds" section of this paper. Supported ProLiant value-add software Utility Minimum version Location Array Configuration Utility for Windows 2000 2.90.65.0 http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/ server/us/locate/2012.html PCI Hot Plug Filter Driver 6.1.2.5 http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/ server/us /locate/1950.html Note 5: Some...
... "Known issues and workarounds" section of this paper. Supported ProLiant value-add software Utility Minimum version Location Array Configuration Utility for Windows 2000 2.90.65.0 http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/ server/us/locate/2012.html PCI Hot Plug Filter Driver 6.1.2.5 http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/ server/us /locate/1950.html Note 5: Some...
Implementing Microsoft Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 on ProLiant servers integration note
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...) and later uninstall SP4, you install drivers after the installation of the System Configuration Utility (SCU) and to find supported features for a specific HP ProLiant server, refer to the instructions included with all .html. Storage array configuration The Option ROM Configuration for Arrays (ORCA) utility embedded in the server ROM configures the storage arrays for servers with the following website...
...) and later uninstall SP4, you install drivers after the installation of the System Configuration Utility (SCU) and to find supported features for a specific HP ProLiant server, refer to the instructions included with all .html. Storage array configuration The Option ROM Configuration for Arrays (ORCA) utility embedded in the server ROM configures the storage arrays for servers with the following website...
Implementing Microsoft Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 on ProLiant servers integration note
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...(RBSU) use the following CD-based utilities to configure the server prior to OS installation: • System Configuration Utility • Array Configuration Utility If you install Microsoft Windows 2000 to a...8226; Management agents • Server Diagnostics • PSP for Windows 2000 Prosignia and HP ProLiant systems sold before the advent of ROM-based setup utilities (RBSU, ORCA), the following ... website, http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/SmartStartinfo630.html. The Microsoft Service Pack is available through the HP software and drivers website at www.microsoft.com...
...(RBSU) use the following CD-based utilities to configure the server prior to OS installation: • System Configuration Utility • Array Configuration Utility If you install Microsoft Windows 2000 to a...8226; Management agents • Server Diagnostics • PSP for Windows 2000 Prosignia and HP ProLiant systems sold before the advent of ROM-based setup utilities (RBSU, ORCA), the following ... website, http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/SmartStartinfo630.html. The Microsoft Service Pack is available through the HP software and drivers website at www.microsoft.com...
Implementing Microsoft Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 on ProLiant servers integration note
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... Some HP tools and utilities have changed in Windows NT including the Array Configuration Utility, Integrated Management Log Viewer, Power Down Manager, and Power Supply Viewer. This installation utility analyzes the system configuration and installs all of the drivers, but the GUI 21 To install drivers for...devices produced by inserting the CD and selecting Click Here to Windows 2000. Figure 1 shows the opening screen lists all necessary HP device drivers. It may be found at http://technet.microsoft.com/enus/windowsserver/2000/default.aspx. 3. Figure 1. Features Several system tools...
... Some HP tools and utilities have changed in Windows NT including the Array Configuration Utility, Integrated Management Log Viewer, Power Down Manager, and Power Supply Viewer. This installation utility analyzes the system configuration and installs all of the drivers, but the GUI 21 To install drivers for...devices produced by inserting the CD and selecting Click Here to Windows 2000. Figure 1 shows the opening screen lists all necessary HP device drivers. It may be found at http://technet.microsoft.com/enus/windowsserver/2000/default.aspx. 3. Figure 1. Features Several system tools...
Implementing Microsoft Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 on ProLiant servers integration note
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... occurs on HP ProLiant servers configured with certain Smart Array Controllers and their associated storage devices will not be able to be configured by setting/maxmem=6000 in BOOT.INI. 27 Description Solution HP ProLiant servers configured with greater than 6 GB of memory, and configured with Windows 2000 SP4 or SP3 Hotfix. The Event Log will display "drivers not loading...
... occurs on HP ProLiant servers configured with certain Smart Array Controllers and their associated storage devices will not be able to be configured by setting/maxmem=6000 in BOOT.INI. 27 Description Solution HP ProLiant servers configured with greater than 6 GB of memory, and configured with Windows 2000 SP4 or SP3 Hotfix. The Event Log will display "drivers not loading...
Implementing Novell NetWare 6.5 on ProLiant servers integration note
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... reboot to begin RBSU setup. NOTE Older array controllers do not require any additional configuration. NOTE After booting the NetWare 6.5 CD, if an existing NetWare installation is set on HP ProLiant Servers Matrix: http://h71028.www7.hp.com/enterprise/cache/470230-0-0-0121.html. 2. c. The Default installation automatically detects drivers and installs the server with SCSI controllers...
... reboot to begin RBSU setup. NOTE Older array controllers do not require any additional configuration. NOTE After booting the NetWare 6.5 CD, if an existing NetWare installation is set on HP ProLiant Servers Matrix: http://h71028.www7.hp.com/enterprise/cache/470230-0-0-0121.html. 2. c. The Default installation automatically detects drivers and installs the server with SCSI controllers...